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SSDF militia eyes agreement with new SPLM leader
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KHARTOUM, Aug 13 (AFP) — The commander of the largest militia sponsored by the Sudanese government during its two-decade civil war with southern rebels voiced optimism Saturday about the prospects of joining a January peace deal after a meeting with new southern leader Salva Kiir.
Major General Paulino Matip, who heads the South Sudan Defence Forces (SSDF), said he saw better possibilities for peace under the new first vice president than under the late former rebel leader John Garang and was ready to reopen talks on joining a national unity government.
"Salva Kiir has a vision different than that of late John Garang and has announced willingness for dialogue with the military factions and for this reason we are willing for participation in the upcoming south Sudan and national unity governments," Matip said.
"We have agreed on resumption of the south-south dialogue shortly in Nairobi to seek solutions to the standing issues between the two sides," he said adding that they would be held under the auspices of the Moi Centre for Peace in Africa.
A previous round of talks between the SSDF and the former rebel Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in June and July broke down amid disagreement on a raft of issues.
But in his funeral oration for Garang, who died in a July 30 helicopter crash, Kiir expressed readiness for new talks with other southern armed groups.
Matip acknowledged that the failure of the last round of talks had poisoned the atmosphere between the two sides, which was why the SSDF had failed to attend either Garang’s triumphant return to Khartoum or his inauguration as first vice president under the peace agreement.
"At that time we were coming out of negotiations with Garang in which we did not reach agreement and for this reason we did not take part in the reception or swearing in," he said.
Matip said all issues would be up for discussion in Nairobi, including the number of SSDF militiamen who are merged with former fighters of the SPLM’s military wing in a new southern Sudan security force.
"Everything we agree upon will be for the interest of the peace process, which we vigorously support for reaching reconciliation and understanding among all southern factions and for making peace prevail all over the Sudan," he said.
"We have invited Salva Kiir to visit the SSDF-controlled areas to underscore that we have left the past behind and that are on the threshold of a new era."
The SSDF draws its support largely from among the Nuer, southern Sudan’s second-largest ethnic group, feeding off resentment over the alleged domination of the SPLM by the larger Dinka group of Kiir and Garang.
Another of the group’s commanders, Major General Al-Toam Al-Nour Daldoum, told reporters that the main stumbling blocks in the last round of talks had been the proportions of former rebels and former militiamen in the new security force and its name, but added that he was hopeful of agreement this time.
"We proposed that the future military body in the south be called the ’national army forces of south Sudan’, but no agreement was reached," Daldoum said.
"We also proposed that the military factions be given 6,000 out of the 12,000 troops allocated to the SPLM/A in the south, and also no agreement was reached.
"We are going to table these proposals in our meeting with Salva Kiir in Nairobi and we are optimistic of reaching agreement this time," he said.
January’s landmark Nairobi peace deal between the government and the SPLM reserved six percent of legislative and executive posts in the new power-sharing government for dissident southern armed groups.
The deal awarded 52 percent to the ruling National Congress, 28 percent to the SPLM and 14 percent to northern opposition parties
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Wasn’t it me that predicted that Twins manager Ron Gardenhire would be the first baseball manager to be shown the door in 2006? Yes I also think that Barry Bonds is being unfairly accused of using performance enhancing drugs? No Gardenhire is doing just fine these days as he and his troops prepare for a crucial three game set in the Twin Cities tonight.
Minnesota (59-41) has won 34 of 42 since June 8 to cut what was an 11-game deficit in the wild card to a half-game.
"We’re just playing really good baseball," said manager Ron Gardenhire, whose team was 25-33 nearly seven weeks ago. "People keep talking about the streak we’re on, but streaks don’t last two months or a month and a half."
The Twins caught the struggling Chicago White Sox, who have led the wild-card race for most of the season, by completing a three-game sweep with a 7-4 victory Wednesday. Minnesota and Chicago are right behind the New York Yankees, who open a three-game home set against Tampa Bay on Friday night.
The Tigers under veteran skipper Jim Leyland have maintained their composure and now must deal with the newest phenom in the American League and that would be none other then rookie pitcher Francisco Liariano. The Twins look to keep rolling Friday behind Liriano (12-2, 1.93 ERA), who pitched poorly against the Tigers in two relief outings this season, allowing seven runs and 11 hits in 3 2-3 innings for a 17.18 ERA.
Since being moved into the rotation, though, the rookie left-hander has become a leading contender for the CY Young Award, going 11-2 with a 1.59 ERA in 13 starts. Minnesota is 2-7 this season against Detroit and has been outscored 64-25. In a three-game sweep from April 28-30 at Comerica Park, the Twins were outscored 33-1. The Tigers (68-33) have the best record in the major leagues, and their 30-13 mark against divisional opponents is also tops in baseball. Detroit leads the AL Central by 8 1/2 games over Minnesota and Chicago.
The question mark for all contending teams is the starting pitching and the Tigers send a struggling Zach Miner to the hill tonight. Miner has lasted only 6 2-3 combined innings and given up 10 earned runs in losing both of his starts since the break. In his first seven starts after being recalled in early June, the right-hander was 6-1 with a 2.57 ERA and didn’t allow more than three runs in a game.
Detroit gave Miner a five-run lead after one inning Saturday against Oakland, but he surrendered five runs in the top of the second and was pulled after a season-low 2 1-3 innings of a 9-5 loss.
Detroit has lost 9 of the past 12 in Minnesota and will be a dog tonight!
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2 Threat Mitigation
4 Smart Bags and Other Disruptive Devices
5 Accidents and Incidents
Two characteristics of lithium batteries explain how passengers and cargo must be protected from harm during commercial air transport flights. Cells within all lithium batteries are capable of self-ignition and entering a thermal runaway state. Moreover, recent trends in aircraft incident data show that technological advancements and new uses of lithium batteries require continual attention. Aviation professionals, passengers and other stakeholders must periodically update their knowledge and skills to effectively mitigate this risk. This article supplements Aircraft Fire Risk from Battery-powered Items Carried on Aircraft to increase awareness of the following cabin-safety issues. Beginning around 2015, these issues emerged separately and led to new or revised international rules and guidance on best practices:
Smart luggage (also called smart bags);
Spare lithium batteries;
Power banks;
Trackers;
Electronic baggage tags;
Electric scooters; and,
E-cigarettes.
As with previous generations of lithium batteries, PEDs and entirely new categories of devices, education and training on any unfamiliar subject become essential for stakeholders directly engaged in flight operations — especially aircraft crewmembers — and recommended for those who have indirect responsibilities. The scope of such new information includes current rules of carriage; awareness of the significance of a power rating (Watt-hours) of a battery or power bank; safe battery handling, charging and storage; enforcing safe passenger handling of lithium batteries; awareness of any national security regulations that prohibit power banks and spare lithium batteries in airliner cabins; and practicing current skills approved for fighting lithium battery fires in the cabin.
Threat Mitigation
More than 20 years of in-flight experience shows that the probability of lithium-battery fires occurring anywhere, especially in flight operations, remains low but the potential severity is high. In thermal runaways, burning batteries ignite adjacent batteries, and may ignite surrounding combustible materials. Investigators of incidents aboard transport-category aircraft typically find that — in the worst cases — they involve flames, smoke, fumes and repeated explosions that eject extremely hot gases and molten-metal electrolyte from batteries, potentially causing severe injuries and significant damage. Thermal runaways always concern aviation safety researchers. This prolonged chemical reaction can be triggered by a short circuit, improper use of batteries or PEDs, physical abuse, failure of protective systems, manufacturing defects or extreme external heat. Historically, thermal runaways have been startling and disorienting for unwary crewmembers and passengers, and in safety experiments, resultant fires were especially hazardous when they spread to hidden areas of aircraft.
Compliance by lithium-battery manufacturers and users with all technical precautions, safe-handling instructions and firefighting practices still play a highly significant role in the low probability of serious in-flight incidents, numerous authorities say.
Overall, according to a 2016 magazine article by Airbus experts, “The air industry has become more aware of the specific characteristics of lithium batteries, and the associated risks can now be mitigated. Procedures have been developed to address the risks for lithium batteries being part of the aircraft design, those belonging to passengers’ or crews’ carry-on items, or indeed procedures linked to the shipping of lithium batteries as cargo. … A good awareness of risks posed by lithium batteries [among] both airlines’ personnel and their passengers is crucial.” Specific details about various types of lithium batteries must be considered to correctly manage their risks, the authors said.
The article notes that in the early years of investigating lithium battery–powered smoke-fire-fumes incidents in aircraft cabins, causal factors included faults allowing internal short circuits tied to design, manufacturing, component integration and packaging shortcomings. These causal factors were less frequent than human factors, especially so-called “user abuses” comprising negligence, failure to comply with technical instructions, and physical damage to batteries from accidents and careless mishandling. In the past 10 years, efforts to increase passenger awareness of lithium battery risks and compliance with restrictions have focused on airline-passenger mutual responsibility for mitigating the risk.
The following basic safety principles, with few changes since the arrival of the entirely new devices beginning around 2015, still apply to the environment of typical passenger aircraft:
Follow rules about what can be carried and what cannot be carried in checked passenger baggage;
Buy lithium batteries only from reputable sources that meet international safety-test standards (no recalled/damaged products or counterfeits);
Only carry PEDS with lithium batteries installed in carry-on baggage; and,
Protect lithium batteries (whether installed in a PED or as a spare) against short circuits and accidental crushing/damage (i.e, exposure to manual or electric seat mechanisms that can cause overheating and thermal runaways).
International lithium battery requirements for states and safety recommendations aimed at airlines also address the quantity of PEDs and lithium batteries carried by individual passengers and crewmembers for their personal use.
Normally, PEDs and spare lithium batteries with power less than 100 Watt-hours are permitted without a limit on quantity (for non-rechargeable lithium-metal spare batteries, however, the limit is a total weight of 2 gr of lithium-metal content). Lithium batteries of higher power capacity are limited to one installed in a device and two spares, limited to approved professional uses and possibly subject to advance approval of carriage by the airline or a security agency.
The following definitions explain terms common to safety-awareness campaigns by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) and other organizations regarding spare lithium battery concerns that began to emerge around 2015:
Smart bags and smart luggage — These suitcases and other types of luggage may contain a rechargeable lithium battery that powers built-in features, such as an electronic lock, electronic baggage tag, power bank, electric motor–driven wheels for self-propelled rolling or sitting/stand-up riding, bag-weighing system, satellite-based trackers with or without GSM telephone connectivity and Bluetooth, RFID and Wi-FI network compatibility with other devices.
Power banks — Also called by terms such as external power pack and mobile battery, these portable devices charge consumer devices such as mobile phones and tablets. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) classify power banks as batteries and they must be assigned under DGR to UN 3480, Lithium-ion Batteries, or UN 3090, Lithium-metal Batteries, as applicable. IATA’s 2019 lithium-battery guidance says, “For carriage by passengers, power banks are considered spare batteries and must be individually protected from short-circuit and carried in carry-on baggage only.”
Spare lithium batteries — Lithium batteries (including power banks, as noted) are regarded as “spares” while stowed external to the PED in protective packaging (such as in original packaging, in a heavy-duty plastic bag or with terminals/connectors insulated by adhesive electrical tape suitable for preventing a short circuit of the terminals).
Trackers — These devices use satellite-based positioning data or other data-network technology for determining the location of the attached bag, which also enables a self-propelled smart bag to autonomously follow its owner. The key safety considerations are that the airline must approve each device to prevent interference with navigation systems, and the tracker must be powered off at all times during flight operations. If lithium batteries are removed from trackers to power off the device, they must be safety carried, protected and stowed like other spare lithium batteries.
Electronic baggage tags (EBTs) — These devices typically are powered by non-lithium AA-size batteries and thus do not fall under lithium-ion battery restrictions. However, if non-rechargeable lithium-metal AA-size batteries are used, rules for PEDs with installed batteries apply. EBTs use passive RFID signal-reception technology and QR codes to briefly activate, capture the passenger’s journey information from airlines and deactivate under protocols defined by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Recommended Practice 1754.
Electric scooters — These lithium battery–powered, personal transportation devices (PTDs, also called by brand names or called self-balancing scooters or balance wheels among many terms) are for recreational use — unlike wheelchairs and other conventional mobility aids for use by passengers with reduced mobility. (Typical mobility aids have a battery of 300 Watt-hour capacity.) PTDs and spare lithium batteries for them were banned by more than 50 airlines in 2016 after an airline investigation found that some PTDs used poorly labeled lithium-ion batteries, some exceeding 160 Watt-hours, which are forbidden from being transported in either the checked baggage of passengers or crewmembers, or in their carry-on baggage.
Smart Bags and Other Disruptive Devices
ICAO’s recommendations to states — in response to the initial 2017 marketing of smart bags to consumers in many countries — have been communicated to airlines and airline passengers through a media campaign by IATA in website articles and videos.
The campaign explains why lithium batteries must be removed from the smart bag and safely packaged and stowed in the cabin as any other spare battery. Smart bags without removable lithium batteries — under a typical airline’s adoption of international safety recommendations — are prohibited as checked luggage and the airline may not be able to accommodate the smart bag as a carry-on bag for various practical reasons.
IATA’s campaign also reminds passengers that PEDs with lithium batteries installed always should be carried as carry-on luggage. “Passengers can carry personal electronic devices in checked baggage, although it is recommended that all devices with installed batteries be carried in the cabin,” IATA says, “Any devices in checked baggage must be completely turned off, not left in hibernation or sleep mode. The device must be packed in the bag so that it is protected against damage and should not be packed next to flammable items such as aerosols or perfumes.”
Spare lithium-ion, lithium-metal and lithium-polymer batteries — including external battery packs of these types — are prohibited from carriage as checked baggage, according to FAA guidance cited in FSF articles.
Changes in ICAO’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air 2019-2020 — noted for possible relevance to emerging issues affecting spare lithium batteries in the cabin — include:
Addition of new classification criteria for lithium batteries containing both primary lithium metal cells and rechargeable lithium-ion cells;
A revision forbidding the transport of lithium cells or batteries that cannot be diagnosed as damaged or defective prior to transport;
Addition of provisions allowing for the transport of lithium batteries on passenger aircraft under specified conditions;
Classification criteria for and restrictions on lithium content for lithium metal and total capacity for lithium-ion for batteries containing both primary lithium metal and rechargeable lithium-ion cells;
New provision for vehicles and battery-powered equipment and vehicles;
Revisions to provisions for dangerous goods carried by passengers or crew, including addition of restrictions for baggage equipped with lithium batteries;
Addition of new restrictions for battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices; and,
Revisions to proposed new training provisions.
B738, en-route, Colorado Springs CO USA, 2006 (B738 diversion into KCOS following in-flight fire. The fire started after a passenger's air purifier device caught fire whilst in use during the flight. The user received minor burns and the aircraft cabin sustained minor damage.)
A320, vicinity New York JFK NY USA, 2007 (On 10 February 2007, smoke was observed coming from an overhead locker on an Airbus A320 which had just departed from New York JFK. It was successfully dealt by cabin crew fire extinguisher use whilst an emergency was declared and a precautionary air turn back made with the aircraft back on the ground six minutes later. The subsequent investigation attributed the fire to a short circuit of unexplained origin in one of a number of spare lithium batteries contained in a passenger's camera case, some packaged an some loose which had led to three of then sustaining fire damage.)
In-Flight Fire: Guidance for Flight Crews
In-Flight Fire: Guidance for Controllers
Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Systems
Halon Fire Extinguishers
Passenger Cabin Fire
Personal Electronic Device Fire - Cabin Crew Checklist
"Cabin Operations – Dangerous Goods Awareness" (Flight Operations Briefing Note, Airbus)
“Lithium Batteries: Safe to Fly?” by Christine Bezard, Ian Goodwin, Peimann Tofighi and Paul Rohrbach, Airbus Safety First #21, 023, January 2016.
Lithium Battery Safety Resources by U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
“In-Flight Fires,” FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 120-80A, December 22, 2014.
Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods 2019-2020, Doc 9491, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), 2019. The ICAO-recommended procedures for responding to lithium battery fires can be found in Appendix 3.
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air: 2019-2020 Edition, Doc 9284, ICAO, 2018.
“Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries” in 2019 Lithium Battery Guidance Document, Revision 1, by International Air Transport Association (IATA), December 12, 2018. (Revised per the 2019-2020 edition of the ICAO Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 60th edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
Cabin Operations Safety: Best Practices Guide by International Air Transport Association (IATA), 3rd Edition, 2017.
“Passenger/Crew Baggage,” Chapter 4 in Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators, 2nd Edition, by IATA, 2016.
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Skeena Intersects 10.97 g/t AuEq Over 42.65 metres at Eskay Creek
NR: 18-25
Vancouver, BC (October 10, 2018) Skeena Resources Limited (TSX.V: SKE, OTCQX: SKREF) (“Skeena” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce additional Au-Ag drill results for three drill holes from the ongoing Phase I surface drilling program at the Eskay Creek Project (“Eskay Creek”) located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia. The multifaceted Phase I program is being performed in the historically drill defined 21A, 21C and 22 Zones. A cross section and tabled data are presented at the end of this release and on the Company’s website.
Eskay Creek Phase I Drilling Highlights
9.49 g/t Au, 111 g/t Ag, 10.97 g/t AuEq over 42.65 m (SK-18-009)
Including: 17.35 g/t Au, 147 g/t Ag, 19.31 g/t AuEq over 19.65 m
5.93 g/t Au, 166 g/t Ag, 8.14 g/t AuEq over 36.25 m (SK-18-010)
Including: 5.66 g/t Au, 296 g/t Ag, 9.61 g/t AuEq over 14.00 m
Gold Equivalent (AuEq) was calculated with the formula: Au (g/t) + [Ag (g/t) / 75]. Reported core lengths represent 80-100% of true widths and are supported by well-defined mineralization geometries derived from historical drilling. Length weighted AuEq composites were constrained by geological considerations as well as a calculated 1.0 g/t AuEq assay grade cutoff assuming reasonable prospects for economic extraction via open pit mining methods. Grade capping of individual assays has not been applied to the Au and Ag assays informing the length weighted AuEq composites. Processing recoveries have not been applied to the AuEq calculation and are disclosed at 100% due to a lack of supporting information. Samples below detection limit were nulled to a value of zero.
Phase I Drilling Discussion
The Phase I drilling program on the 21A, 21C and 22 Zones is designed to infill and improve definition in areas with low drill density to a drill spacing sufficient to allow for future economic analyses, and to collect fresh material for an upcoming metallurgical characterization and testing program. As no historical drill core remains for any zones at Eskay Creek, new material must be collected for this purpose. Overall, the metallurgical drilling program is designed to gather unbiased, representative material that is spatially distributed throughout the various zones that will ultimately be used to optimize future economic analyses.
The 21A Zone represents a significant portion of the pit constrained resources hosted at Eskay Creek, containing Indicated Resources of 207,000 oz AuEq grading 5.9 g/t AuEq and Inferred Resources of 418,000 oz AuEq grading 4.6 g/t AuEq.
Designed to infill an area of Inferred Resources, three drillholes were collared on section 10020N, all of which intersected continuous intervals of exhalative mudstone and footwall rhyolite hosted mineralization. Most notably, drillhole SK-18-009 intersected 9.49 g/t Au, 111 g/t Ag (10.97 g/t AuEq) over 42.65 metres including a subinterval within the mudstone averaging 17.35 g/t Au, 147 g/t Ag, (19.31 g/t AuEq) over 19.65 metres. Situated immediately downdip, Phase I drillholes SK-18-010 and SK-18-011 intersected 5.93 g/t Au, 166 g/t Ag (8.14 g/t AuEq) over 36.25 metres and 7.95 g/t Au, 140 g/t Ag (9.82 g/t AuEq) over 33.60 metres respectively.
The 21A Zone continues to demonstrate excellent geological and grade continuity and will be further infill drilled during the continuing Phase I program to 20 metre drill spacings to upgrade Inferred Resources to the Indicated category. The 21A Zone is currently drill defined over a large area measuring 420 m along strike and 180 m down dip with true widths ranging from 1 to 80 m in thickness.
21A and 21B Zones - Analogous Mineralization Styles
The 21B Zone is geologically and geochemically equivalent to the 21A Zone and accounted for the bulk of mineralization historically mined at Eskay Creek. The 21B Zone occurs as a tabular, stratiform, fault bounded body characterized by well-bedded, reworked sulfides and sulfosalts interbedded with unmineralized, carbonaceous argillite (mudstone). In addition to the extremely high precious metal grades, Eskay Creek as a whole, particularly the 21A and 21B Zones, is distinguished from conventional VMS deposits by the association with elements of the epithermal suite (Sb-Hg±As). Elevated concentrations of Sb-Hg-As in the 21A and 21B Zones are not evenly distributed throughout the zones but rather occur as isolated clusters due to later stage localized, hydrothermal overprinting.
Although the bulk of the mined material was hosted in the contact mudstone, significant unmined mineralization exists in proximal feeder structures in the footwall rhyolites (21C and Pumphouse Zones). These zones differ geochemically from the 21A and 21B Zones in that they contain low levels of Sb-Hg-As as compared to those hosted in the contact mudstone.
21B Zone Historical Reconciliation
Underground mining at Eskay Creek was performed using the drift and fill mining method with run of mine material either milled at site to generate a concentrate or as direct shipping ore (“DSO”), to smelters. Due to the elevated concentrations of Sb-Hg-As in the 21B Zone, smelter penalties were often prevented via blending with slightly less deleterious material hence diluting the penalty elements while maintaining a profitable head grade.
Based upon historical internal technical reports from the Eskay Creek Mine, the parameters for determining reserves in 2006 were based upon a gold price of US$475.00 per ounce, a silver price of US$8.50 per ounce and a copper price of US$1.50 per pound. The determination of whether material was milled on site versus shipped directly to an offsite smelter was based on mercury concentrations less than 200 ppm and antimony concentrations less than 1% for onsite milling and greater than 200 ppm mercury and greater than 1% antimony for smelter DSO. The same 2006 mill performance report indicates metallurgical recoveries from onsite milling of the 21B Zone at 84% for gold and 96% for silver.
Despite the substantial precious metal grades and base metal credits of the 21A Zone, in the opinion of the Company, the 21A Zone was historically uneconomic due to prevailing low commodity prices combined with smelter penalties and the necessary high cut-off grade used. As well, antimony was treated as a penalty element, but now has the potential to offer significant by-product credits.
About Eskay Creek
In December 2017, Skeena secured an option to acquire 100% interest in the Eskay Creek property. Discovered in the Golden Triangle in 1988, the former Eskay Creek mine produced approximately 3.3 million ounces of gold and 160 million ounces of silver at average grades of 45 g/t gold and 2,224 g/t silver and was once the world’s highest-grade gold mine and fifth-largest silver mine by volume.
A precious and base metal-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit, Eskay-style mineralization has been the focus of considerable exploration activity in the Golden Triangle dating back to 1932. Exploration programs in 1988 led to the discovery of the 21A and 21B zones, followed by underground development of the 21B zone starting in 1990 with the official opening of the Eskay Creek mine in 1994. Over the 14-year life of the mine, approximately 2.2 million tonnes of ore were mined with cut-off grades ranging from 12 to 15 g/t AuEq for mill ore and 30 g/t AuEq for direct shipping smelter ore.
Eskay is endowed with excellent infrastructure including all-weather road access and proximity to the new 287-kilovolt Northwest Transmission Line. The Property consists of 8 mineral leases, 2 surface leases and several unpatented mining claims totaling 6,151 hectares.
Eskay is in the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. Skeena has a positive working relationship with the Tahltan Central Government (“TCG”) and has signed Exploration and Communication Agreements with the TCG that cover the Company’s other projects in Tahltan territory (see new releases dated September 25, 2017 and January 24, 2017).
Skeena Resources Limited is a junior Canadian mining exploration company focused on developing prospective precious and base metal properties in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia, Canada. The Company’s primary activities are the exploration and development of the past-producing Snip mine and the recently optioned Eskay Creek mine, both acquired from Barrick. In addition, the Company has completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment on the GJ copper-gold porphyry project.
Qualified Persons
Exploration activities at the Eskay Creek Project are administered on site by the Company’s Exploration Managers, Colin Russell, P.Geo. and Adrian Newton, P.Geo. In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Paul Geddes, P.Geo. Vice President Exploration and Resource Development, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated and approved the technical and scientific content of this news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting its exploration activities on its exploration projects.
Quality Assurance – Quality Control
Once received from the drill and processed, all drill core samples are sawn in half, labelled and bagged. The remaining drill core is subsequently securely stored on site. Numbered security tags are applied to lab shipments for chain of custody requirements. The Company inserts quality control (QC) samples at regular intervals in the sample stream, including blanks and reference materials with all sample shipments to monitor laboratory performance. The QAQC program was designed and approved by Lynda Bloom, P.Geo. of Analytical Solutions Ltd., and is overseen by the Company’s Qualified Person, Paul Geddes, P.Geo, Vice President Exploration and Resource Development.
Drill core samples are submitted to ALS Geochemistry’s analytical facility in North Vancouver, British Columbia for preparation and analysis. The ALS facility is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for gold assays and all analytical methods include quality control materials at set frequencies with established data acceptance criteria. The entire sample is crushed and 1kg is pulverized. Analysis for gold is by 50g fire assay fusion with atomic absorption (AAS) finish with a lower limit of 0.01 ppm and upper limit of 100 ppm. Samples with gold assays greater than 100ppm are re-analyzed using a 50g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish. Analysis for silver is by 50g fire assay fusion with gravimetric finish with a lower limit of 5ppm and upper limit of 10,000ppm. Samples with silver assays greater than 10,000ppm are re-analyzed using a gravimetric silver concentrate method. A selected number of samples are also analyzed using a 48 multi-elemental geochemical package by a 4-acid digestion, followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and also for mercury using an aqua regia digest with Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) finish. Samples with sulfur reporting greater than 10% from the multi-element analysis are re-analyzed for total sulfur by Leco furnace and infrared spectroscopy.
Table 1: Eskay Creek Project Phase I 21A Zone length weighted drill hole gold and silver composites:
Table 2: Mine grid Phase I drill hole locations and orientations
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Exclusive: French tech firms which raised over €1 million in 2009
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[France] As my first post on Techcrunch Europe I thought it could be interesting to give you some insights on the French market, and especially the situation regarding fund raising. So here is a list of (almost all) French companies in the web industry that have raised more than €1 million in 2009. Divided into three categories (Web, Mobile & E-Commerce), they are ranked by decreasing amount, and then by date.
Despite all my research, I cannot guarantee that this list is 100% exhaustive, but I am pretty confident that this list covers 95% of transactions made in 2009. Don’t look for a source for each line, they were too numerous. But the main ones were company or investor websites, Journal du net or Neteco and blogs etc – and of course previous articles published on TechCrunch ;-)
Easyvoyage : 31,6 million euros in Oct. 09. As related on Techcrunch, this financial transaction (the largest one of the year in France) is a mix between fundraising and LBO. 21, 1 million euros were invested in equity by new investors Gimv and UFG Private Equity and 10,5 million via loan. Funds Actem Partners and Seventure quit the capital of the company. Easyvoyage is a comparison engine for travel deals with activities in several European countries.
Dailymotion : 17 million euros in Oct 09. No need to present the second video sharing platform after Youtube. As we related earlier on Techcrunch, Advent Venture Partners, Partech International, Atlas Ventures, AGF Private Equity and FSI participated to this third round.
Goom Radio : 9 million euros in April 09. It’s the second round after a first one of 3,2 million, with Wellington Partners, Partech International & Elaia Partners. Goom Radio wants to change the way we consume radios, bringing them to the web, and allowing anyone (a user or a brand) to create its own one.
Virtuoz : 8,9 million euros in Jan. 09. After a first round of 1,6 million euros in 2005, this is huge second round, made in the US with Mohr Davidow Ventures (previous investors Galileo Partners & Inventures Group also participated). Virtuoz offers virtual agents for service and sales, enhancing user experience on brand websites.
Tvtrip : 7 millions euros in Fev. 09. After a first round of 3,5 million euros in July 07, 7 million euros were raised with investors AGF Private Equity, Balderton Capital & Partech International. Tvtrip offers a hotel video guide allowing users to choose their hotel after looking at videos of them.
Deezer : 6,5 million d’euros in Oct 09. It’s the second round for Deezer after a first one of 5,7 million euros. AGF Private Equity joins existing investor CM-CIC Capital Privé. With Deezer (on web & mobile) it is possible to listen for free to all kinds of music.
Mixcommerce : 5,5 million euros in Mai 09. Mixcommerce develops e-commerce presence for brands, not only by managing the development but also the user acquisition, marketing, logistics etc. This second round of financing was made with Innovacom and Xange Private Equity.
Kewego : 4,7 millions euros in Jan. 09. Third round for Kewego who is a B2B video platform. After two round of 5 millions euros each, existing investors Banexi Ventures Partners & CDC Entreprises participated to this new round.
Bluekiwi : 4,7 million euros in June 09. Bluekiwi is editing Enterprise Social software, enabling companies to create powerful professionnals networks. Soffinnova partners, the historical investor, participated in this new round, joined by Dassault Systemes.
Video Forever : 4,5 million euros in April 09. Video Forever, now For-ever.com, is specialized in the digitalizing of old supports such as VHS, slides or printed pictures. This second round was lead by 360 Capital Partners with the participation of historical investors.
Ma-residence.fr : 3 million euros in April 09. First round with several well-known (but not named) entrepreneurs and BAs. Ma-residence.fr is a social network only for local use, such as bringing together inhabitants from buildings or from neighborhoods.
Konbini : 3 million euros in July 09. This first round was made with NextStage. Konbini is a web-tv with different channels : society, culture, music etc. Differentiator is not coming from the technology itself but from the quality of the content they provide.
Jolicloud : 3 million euros in July 09. Jolicloud, well known because of its founder Tarik Krim, has raised 3 million euros in a first round with VC funds Mangrove Capital Partners and Atomico Ventures. Jolicloud is a new operating system for netbooks.
Convertigo : 3 million euros in Sept. 09. This is the first round for Convertigo with VC Auriga Partners. They’re specialized in Enterprise Mashups : allowing companies to reuse their existing assets to build “web 2.0” composite applications.
Wedia : 2,6 million euros in June 09. Wedia is a software content management and cross-media publishing company. This second round was closed with BNP Paribas Private Equity and XAnge, historical investor in Wedia.
Pearltrees : 2,5 million euros in Sept. 09. It’s the first round for this young company, proposing a disruptive way to share and discover the web, using maps (trees) made by users. No VC has been announced but several BAs.
Allofamille.Fr : 2 million euros in Sept.09. The service, that will be launched Q1 of 2010, is announced as a recreation portal dedicated to kids with a full variety of content, games, social features etc. This first turn was made with D&P Entrepreneurs.
MxP4 : 2 million euros in Mai 09. MxP4’s develops solutions for making music richer and more interactive on the web. This it the second round for them, with Soffinnova Partners and Ventech, after a first one of 5 million euros in March 07.
Scan & Target : 1 million euros in April 09. This company provides a SaaS solution for the real-time analysis and filtering of user generated content text. Crédit Agricole Private Equity and Scientipôle Capital are the two VCs of this first round.
Goojet : 6 million euros in June 09. It’s the second round after a first one of 2,3 million euros back in Dec. 07. Investors include Orkos Capital, Partech International, Elaia Partners & IRDI-ICSO. Goojet is a “mobile social media” proposing an app (iPhone, android, j2me etc.) to discover and share different kind of news, links etc. on the mobile. (Disclosure : I am working @ Goojet)
Streamezzo : 4 million euros in Mai 09. It’s the fourth round (previous one was in Dec. 07 for 15 million euros!) for this company offering rich media technologies in B2B for mobile applications. Investors include Sofinnova Partners, Sofinnova Ventures, Qualcomm, NTEC, GET Valorisation and newcomer Innovacom.
Meilleurmobile.com : 3 million euros in April 09. This is the third round, with Oddo Private Equity, for this online shop specialized in selling mobile phones with or without contract. Differentiator is a huge database allowing visitors to compare all kinds of combinations with phones, operators, options etc.
Unowhy : 2,9 million euros in April 09. This first round was made with 123Venture. Unowhy is a digital media group editing content, services but also hardware (iPhone apps but also recently the QooQ tablet) in the culinary field.
Playsoft : 1,5 million euros in Oct. 09. This funding round came from OTC Asset Management. Playsoft is specialized in the edition in B2B of mobile applications for several platforms, with a strong focus on games.
Delamaison.fr : 10 million euros in July 09. It’s the second round for Elbee, the company behind Delamaison.fr, who is the number one in France on the home furniture e-commerce market. Investors include NextStage, XAnge Private Equity & OTC Asset Management.
Spartoo : 10 million euros in Oct 09. It’s not 100% official but this European Zappos-like is about to close its third round (previous rounds : 1,2 then 4,3 millions with A Plus Finance & CM-CIC Capital Finance).
24h00.fr : 6,5 million euros in Jan. 09. It’s the second round (first one was 6 million euros in Feb. 07) with investors Seventure & AGF Private Equity. 24h00.fr started with a concept of private sales and is now an online shopping portal for women.
Bazarchic : 6,5 million euros in June 09. Second round of financing for this competitor of Vente-privée.com, specialized in private sales of fashion or design products. Investors are Neuflize OBC, EPF Partners and media group Le Figaro.
MyFab.com : 5 million euros in June 09. After a first round in Jan. 08, investors BV Capital and Alven Capital participated to this new round. Myfab is specialized in on-demand manufacturing of designer furniture and housewares.
MadeinDesign : 4,5 millions euros in Sept. 09. First round with Gimv for this e-commerce website started in 1999 that has become the leader in France & UK in the design products market.
Monshowroom.com : 4,3 million euros in Feb. 09. First round made with Alven Capital and Crédit Agricole Private Equity, monshowroom is an online shopping portal dedicated to women fashion products, from the current season (and not from previous one, like in private sales shops).
Wanimo : 3 million euros in Feb. 09. Wanimo is an online shop specialized in products and accessories for pets. This is the second round for them, with Alto Invest, Alven Capital and Entrepreneur Venture.
Alloresto : 2,5 million euros in Sept. 09. Alloresto is a portal giving access to a database of 2500 restaurants doing home catering with online ordering. This first round was closed withBNP Paribas, le Crédit du Nord and Avenir Entreprises.
Keldelice : 1,5 million euros in March 09. Mix between a portal and a shop, Keldelice is focused on high-quality, local gourmet products, referencing more than 12000 products from 700 indepedent producers. Credit Agricole Private Equity is the unique investor of this turn.
Expertissim : 1 million euros in Sept. 09. First round with fund Nextstage for this young campany offering the first portal to buy and sell security art items, each time valued and guaranteed by independent experts.
Ma-papeterie.com : 1 million euros in Oct. 09. First round for this company, with Alto-Invest and NCI Gestion. Ma-papeterie.com is an online shop specialized in stationary and office supplies.
Maxicheque : 1,04 million euros in March 09. Maxicheque is editing electronic gift certificates that can be used on plenty of online shops. This round, the third one, was made with several private investors.
Sesamea : 1 million euros in April 09. Up&net, the company behind Sesamea has made this first round of financing with CapDecisif and Caisse Interfédérale du Crédit Mutuel. Sesamea is an online gift card provider.
Some others are not 100% web companies but are worth noting : Talend, with its open source date integration business, raised 12 million dollars in Jan. 09, Bizanga has raised 8 million dollars in Feb. 09 for its email management platform, Etoile Media Group, a CRM and online micropayment specialist, has raised 8 million euros in Sept. 09 Anevia, an IPTV & VOD solutions provider has raised 5 million euros in April 09, Rhapso has raised 3,5 million euros for its CAD software in Mai 09, Squid Solutions, a customer Intelligence company, has raised 3 million euros in Feb. 09, Bonitasoft, editing an open-source BPM soft, raised 2 million euros in Sept. 09, Talentsoft, a SaaS for human ressources and talent management, has raised 1,6 million euros in Oct. 09, Systancia, who developps a solution for virtualising applications and workstations, has raised 1,5 million euros in Jul 09, Easycare has raised 1,65 million euros in Aug. 09 for its customer service homeshoring solutions,
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Canon Announces 17-120mm Cine Zoom Ahead of NAB
Canon has announced their new 17-120mm T2.95 Cinema Zoom Lens. Usually we have to wait until at least the first or second day of NAB for major new gear announcements. Canon was kind of enough to provide their big news a week ahead of the big show. Canon announced their original Cinema EOS lenses back at NAB 2011 and were ready to ship in 2012. So far the feedback on the Canon cinema lenses, both zoom and primes, has been a bit slow to gaining traction, but they’re running at full steam now and there’s a lot of ground to cover.
The new 17-120mm lens offers an impressive 7x zoom range which compared to most new cinema zoom at 5x or less, is a great improvement. One of the biggest features of the new 17-120mm is the addition of the servo unit for all the ENG style shooters that have been clamoring for such tools. A few more details:
17-120mm (7x)
T2.95 – T3.9 (ramps at 120mm)
Arri PL or Canon EF mount
114mm Front Diameter
7.9 lbs. with servo unit
Focus, zoom, iris servo unit – standard equipment
Available August 2014 Pre-Order Here
Canon is clearly firing their… cannons… over Fujinon’s bow, with the Cabrio line of lenses being the only other bridge between ENG and Cinema lens features. Perhaps this is just a quick move on Canon’s part in order to keep up with their competition. Regardless of their motivation this should be an interesting blend of markets from Canon who is certainly not new to the ENG lens world being one of the largest manufacturers of broadcast style lenses for the past few decades. There plenty of other options in this “mid-focal-range” category including Canon’s own Cinema Eos zooms with a range far less than 7x. For example, the Canon 14.5-60mm, which is a great lens optically and mechanically, only offers a zoom range of 4.1x. Canon’s 30-105mm, another great lens only provides a 3.5x range. Even Fujinon’s 19-90mm is only a 4.7x zoom range. These aren’t bad specs by any means. The classics from manufacturers such as Cooke and Panavision were traditionally a 5x zoom. Angenieux’s workhorse 25-250mm HR was a great 10x range which has been revived in their soon to be released 25-250mm DP but at a much higher price. Enough of other lenses… Back to the Canon 17-120mm.
I had a chance to play with the 17-120mm prior to its release so it should be noted that the unit I had for testing was clearly a pre-production model. Specs and features can easily change. Resolution at the center of the image was superb producing an easy 200 lp/mm. The focus falls off a bit throughout the field dropping to about 100 lp/mm in the Super 35mm frame. Coverage was adequate for Super 35 format sensors. You may have some issues with the Red Dragon at 6k Full Frame but nothing that can’t be fixed by cropping down to 6K HD (check back for an update on maximum coverage once we have a production unit to test). Anyone familiar with broadcast style lenses will be comfortable with the back-focus adjustment built conveniently into the rear housing of the lens.
Obviously with the servo unit attached the 17-120mm is intended for handheld, shoulder-mounted work which is perfectly manageable with a weight of about 8 lbs. (same as the 19-90mm Cabrio). One of the down sides I saw was the lack of a 32-pitch gear on the zoom or the iris. Both rings have gears for the servo unit (0.5 mod), but nothing for the vast array of motion picture accessories. I’m sure Duclos Lenses will fix this 😉
Canon’s Words
New Versatile CINE-SERVO Zoom Lens from Canon Provides High-Optical Performance and Operation for ENG, Documentary and Narrative Productions
New Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 Zoom Lens Features 4K Optical Performance, a Dynamic 17-120mm Focal Length Range, and Removable Digital Drive Unit for Cine-Style or Shoulder-Mounted Operation
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 2, 2014 – Shallow, creative depth of field, high-resolution and optimal low-light shooting capabilities are just some of the many reasons that large, single-sensor digital cameras have been kitted and rigged for use in nearly every application involving video capture. Further enhancing the versatility and adoption of these cameras into markets such as ENG (Electronic News Gathering), documentary, narrative production and special event coverage is the new CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 zoom lens from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions.
Designed to perform in a shoulder-mounted application or as a traditional cinema lens, the Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 zoom lens has an ENG-style Digital Drive handgrip with zoom rocker switch, which can also be detached to allow for manual cinema operation. The new CINE-SERVO lens features high 4K optical performance throughout the broad focal length of 17mm to 120mm within its compact and lightweight body, a three-group inner focus system to help minimize focus breathing and provide a stable angle of view, an 11-blade iris to help achieve creative depth-of-field manipulation and natural “bokeh” background, user-friendly design features, support for matte boxes, follow focus and other accessories, and rugged reliability. Designed to work with single-sensor cameras, the lens will be available in either PL- or EF-mount.
“Since the launch of the Cinema EOS system, Canon has been a part of the large-sensor camera movement that has taken many video markets by storm. Each day the markets that employ these dynamic tools are growing, as is the way professionals are using them in the field,” explained Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “We remain dedicated to providing the equipment and service that enables professionals to reach the full potential of their talent. With the CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 zoom lens, we sought to arm them with a lens that is equally as versatile and adaptable as they are, and just as comfortable shooting a feature documentary as it would be shooting a corporate event or an interview for the evening news.”
Lens-Camera Communication
Compliance of the Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 lens with industry-standard camera-to-lens communication protocols helps ensure its compatibility with multiple brands and models of 4K, 2K, and HD cameras. These standards include 12-pin serial communication (common to major broadcast camera brands), Cooke’s /i Technology, and Canon EOS technology (employed by the EOS C500, EOS C300, and EOS-1D C Cinema cameras, and the EOS C100 Digital Video Camera). Specific types of data-management functions involving focus, zoom, iris and other settings can vary, depending on camera brands and models. In the case of the Canon EOS system, precise lens data – including aperture setting – are displayed in the EOS camera’s viewfinder, as well as recorded in the video file as metadata along with the model name of the lens and focal length setting.
Dual Operability
With its Canon Digital Drive handgrip unit attached, the CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 lens is ideal for shoulder mount camera configurations commonly employed in ENG, broadcast, or cinema shooting. Attaching the Digital Drive unit does not require manual adjustment of the focus, zoom, and iris gears on the lens, and a rubber cap prevents dirt from entering the Digital Drive unit connections when it’s detached. Together with Canon’s unique LCD display equipped on the Digital Drive unit that allows the operators to easily access the various digital functions, a 16-bit high-precision microprocessor contained within the Digital Drive unit enables operators to pre-program focus and zoom position/speed, as well as iris settings if desired – allowing for precise, repeatable performance. The microprocessor also provides the capability of a very high-speed zoom of 0.5 seconds to a very slow and consistent zoom of 300 seconds, from wide-end to telephoto-end. Three 20-pin connectors on the Digital Drive unit enable the use of zoom and focus demands or the precision integration of images from the lens and its accompanying camera into a variety of virtual set systems.
In addition to its removable ENG-style Digital Drive unit handgrip that gives users a choice between programmable broadcast-style or fully manual cinema-style operation, the new Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 zoom lens integrates strategic design features for intuitive, convenient operation by a wide range of camera operators. These features include an ergonomically designed compact and lightweight Digital Drive unit that fits into an operator’s hand and brings the palm closer to the center of the lens barrel which can contribute to lessening fatigue on the operator’s arm. The lens barrel markings are clearly engraved in both feet and meters on both sides of the lens barrel, and focus indicators on the front side of the lens are marked on an inclined surface to make them easier to see from the back of the camera, especially when mounted on an operator’s shoulder. Additionally, luminous paint is used for the scale display on one side of the barrel to help make the markings visually identifiable in the dark.
Combining both broadcast operability and the accuracy required by cinematographers, the lens features a 180 degree focus rotation angle. Both 0.8 type and 0.5 type gear module focus accessories can be used, with the 0.8-pitch gear positioned in front of the focus ring to preclude any interference with the Digital Drive unit or a connecting cord. Major power-driven accessories, matte boxes, and other standard options used by filmmakers can all be mounted. Lens support shafts for support rods as well as a lens hood unit are also included with the lens.
As a symbol of inheriting the optical technology that was developed for other Canon Cinema lenses, a red alumite identity color is used for the mount area. A structure enabling the lens’ EF mount to be replaced with the PL mount, or vice versa (electrical system included), is also incorporated. This conversion upgrade can be provided at authorized Canon service centers.
The Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 zoom lens (CN7x17 KAS S/E1 in EF mount and CN7x17 KAS S/P1 in PL mount) is expected to be available in August 2014 for a suggested list price of $33,000. For more information, please visit the Canon U.S.A. website atwww.pro.usa.canon.com/cine-servo.
Posted on April 2, 2014 September 26, 2015 Author Matthew DuclosCategories News, ReviewTags 17-120, Canon, cine, Duclos, lens, New, pre-order, Servo, zoom
13 thoughts on “Canon Announces 17-120mm Cine Zoom Ahead of NAB”
Ryan Patrick O'Hara says:
Thanks for the update! This lens looks very enticing. However, some things that slightly matter…. manufacturers always get me with the ramping stats. I understand it ramps, but why does say (at120mm?) Clearly it begins to ramp before then and doesn’t just lose a stop of exposure after 119mm, haha. They should tell you when the lens goes from say a T/2.95 to a T/3. That would be the beginning of the light loss ramp and then we would understand it gradually increases until it reaches T/3.9 at 120mm.
Can I also confirm that the lens mounts are not interchangeable and one must choose the camera mount when purchasing the lens? Will this lens need lens support when hanging on a EOS mount? Thanks!
The mounts are in fact swappable, but not easily. Canon requires the lens to be sent to a CPS Service Center to have the parts exchanged blah blah blah… Duclos Lenses is already working on a Multi-Mount solution for field swapping between Canon EF, Arri PL, Panavision, Nikon F, etc.
This lens will DEFINITELY need support with the Canon EF mount. I would even recommend support with the PL mount. I would estimate about 75% of the 8 lb. weight is at the very front of the lens. Not great considering the mounts are made of nickel plated brass which doesn’t take stress very well.
Yes, as I thought. Although the article said the weight was the same as the Cabrio, it seems to be almost 25% heavier with the servo grip and I wouldn’t put anything heavier than a Cabrio on a camera without support, especially EOS mount. I hope your Multi-Mount solution comes to term with this lens! Would be amazing if that happened.
Michael Tiemann says:
Looking at the colors of the zoom ring, I’d guess that the aperture ramp is between 90-120mm.
Yeah, after digging, I found: T2.95 at 17-91mm ramping to T3.9 at 120mm.
4kg weight is perfectly managable for shoulder work? Very funny…..i would love to see lens salesman running around with 4kg zoom on shoulder…
Christopher McKay says:
Notice you have this lens at 200 lp/mm in the center and 100 lp/mm in the corners – this seems to be the same as what you found with the Schneider primes – correct?
Yes, I believe that is correct.
In your opinion is this lens 4K qualified?
Cheers and keep up the great work.
Yes, it does resolve high enough for 4K production.
Gavin Rawlings says:
I’m interested in how this lens performs at resolutions beyond 4K. Have you done any further testing at 6K and beyond?
This lens resolves 200 lp/mm easily in the center which would be fine for 6K production.
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Disney & ESPN Media Line Up Coming to Playstation VUE
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Sunday, November 15, 2015 Maria H. (ndm#130) 0 Comments ABC, abc family, cloud, Disney, Disney channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ESPN, freeform, fusion, longhorn, network, on demand, playstation, sec-espn, streaming, Television, TV, vue
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THE COMPLETE DISNEY AND ESPN MEDIA NETWORKS LINEUP – INCLUDING ESPN, ABC OWNED LOCAL STATIONS, DISNEY CHANNEL AND ABC FAMILY – IS COMING TO PLAYSTATION™VUE
Agreement Marks the First Time All Disney/ABC and ESPN Channels Will Be Available on a Multi-Stream Pay TV Service Over the Internet with PlayStation Vue’s Unique Streaming Features
BURBANK and SAN MATEO, Calif. – Disney and ESPN Media Networks and Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI) today announced an agreement to bring the company’s media networks to PlayStation™Vue, the pioneering cloud-based live TV service. Disney will offer ESPN, ABC-owned local stations, Disney Channel, ABC Family, and more networks on PlayStation Vue with the service’s unique features, including the ability to play multiple streams from one account and a powerful, intuitive user interface. In addition, local ABC affiliate stations will also have the opportunity to opt-in to the PlayStation Vue service with their live linear programming.
“This deal demonstrates our continued commitment to offer the best content on TV to PlayStation Vue users,” said Dwayne Benefield, Vice President, Head of PlayStation Vue, at SNEI. “The addition of Disney and ESPN’s primetime programming and live marquee sports to our portfolio ensures subscribers will have access to the most popular network programming on television today. We’re also proud to be the first Internet-based pay TV service to offer Disney’s networks with the streaming features that set PlayStation Vue apart from the industry, making TV viewing a more enjoyable experience for the whole household.”
Added Justin Connolly, EVP of Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Disney and ESPN Media Networks, “PlayStation Vue provides a unique way to engage with our content and an opportunity to reach a segment of viewers who want a different kind of television experience. The addition of our content to the PlayStation Vue platform will make the offering more compelling as consumers navigate their video options.”
Users will be able to watch content from Disney and ESPN Media Networks on a pay TV service over the Internet, using the following unique features offered by PlayStation Vue.
On Demand Offering – PlayStation Vue will have an extensive library of video on-demand content from Disney and ESPN Media Networks, including the ability to “catch up” on content within the past three days without the need to record or tag their favorite show. ABC primetime programming also will be offered on-demand in all cities where PlayStation Vue multi-channel packages are available.
Unmatched Viewing Experience – PlayStation Vue makes it easy to watch more and search less with an intuitive interface that seamlessly blends live and on-demand content, offers powerful search and discovery tools, and enables viewers to rewind, pause, or fast forward content.
Simultaneous Streaming – With a single PlayStation Vue subscription, users can simultaneously stream content across multiple devices both in and out of the home.
Additional details, including launch timing, will be announced at a later time. Disney and ESPN Media Networks will offer the following networks on PlayStation Vue:
ABC Owned Stations Group
ABC Family (becoming Freeform in January)
ESPN College Extra
ESPNU
ESPN Classic
ESPN Goal Line
ESPN Buzzer Beater
ESPN Bases Loaded
Longhorn Network
SEC-ESPN Network
About PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue provides live and on-demand TV content and cloud DVR, with a powerful user interface that delivers unprecedented personalization and simplicity. PlayStation Vue is currently available for users on PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™), as well as iPad® and iPhone® through the PlayStation Vue mobile app. PlayStation Vue offers viewers a robust multi-channel package of popular networks and channels in the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, and Miami TV markets. Standalone network channels are also available to users via PlayStation Vue’s nationwide a la carte offering.
For more information, please visit: http://www.psvue.com
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Battlefield 1 Review – The Best Yet?
By J. T. "Grocs" Culverhouse on December 11, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )
This review has been a while coming but I’ve finally taking the opportunity to write up on Battlefield 1. I had the chance to play the beta before the full game came out so I did know what to expect with regards to some of the multiplayer. What I had completely underestimated though was just how good the single player campaign is.
DICE and EA have definitely taken the right approach in going back to the war to end all wars, World War 1. This very under-utilised war was a masterstroke and makes for some very personal encounters. The single player campaign is broken down into six stories, each covering a different part of the war, and usually covering a different type of plane, horse or vehicle. DICE have been very respectful to the World War that killed millions of soldiers and this is very obvious from the single player stories. The opening tutorial mission certainly sets a very respectful and sombre tone that you keep throughout the entire game. To say anything about these stories would spoil the incredible experience that awaits you but I can safely say this is the best Battlefield single player campaign ever. We Aussies even get treated to an excellent story set in Gallipoli with the ANZACs.
The single player stories are simply fantastic, and is very respectful to World War 1.
What the single player campaign definitely helps you with too is getting a grasp on the controls for the various vehicles and modes of transport. For those who haven’t played Battlefield before this is probably the best way to approach the game, play the single player stories first, then start dabbling in multiplayer. The graphics are simply incredible, whilst the sound is typically comprised of Battlefield greatness.
Multiplayer has the usual modes, like Conquest and Rush and the maps are definitely a cut above previous instalments. There are plenty of opportunities for close encounters, plus use your long range sniper rifles. All of the weapons are based on the real weapons used during the way, including several experimental weapons that were not used in mass production during World War 1.
War Stories – definitely a highlight of Battlefield 1.
The new multiplayer game mode is really great, and it is called Operations. This is effectively a larger campaign, similar in some ways to the 3 stage approach Star Wars: Battlefront has taken with some of the DLC. Effectively as an attacker you start by trying to capture points in a zone (there are 3 to 5 zones each map), so this is treated like a hybrid of Rush and Conquest. The difference here is that you Rush forward to try and take the three points in a zone and once you do, they can’t be taken back. It is up to the defenders to stop the push forward by the attackers. What makes this incredibly exciting and varied is that this is done over two or three maps. If the attackers get to the far end of the first map (through 3 to 5 zones) then the game loads the next map and it continues.
This is simply a fantastic mode, and certainly worth playing more than once. There are half a dozen specific operations for you to play and they all span across different maps. Team work is key here because you won’t be able to capture the control points in each zone without it. Obviously the maps are huge.
Battlefield 1 also returns one of the best parts of the Battlefield games; destructible environments. The large set pieces are still present, in the shape of huge armour trains, a giant zeppelin and a huge dreadnought. These provide support to the losing side, which does help, but generally not enough to change the outcome. However, the environments are much more destructible. You can see craters being formed by tank shells, mortars and anti tank grenades. Buildings can be completely destroyed and collapse. In one of the Conquest games I watched one poor enemy try and run from a tank and take cover in a building (concrete), only to find the large landship tank drive right through the said building and kill the occupant hiding in cover. I haven’t seen this level of destructibility since Bad Company 2, which is still the benchmark game for ever changing environments.
The large vehicles help the losing side catch up. Here is an armoured train.
Those use to the fast paced modern Battlefield games will take some adjusting to the slightly slower pace of this game. Personally I prefer the game mechanics of this particular war over the more modern ones. In terms of playable vehicles you have trucks, jeeps, tanks, bi-planes, bombers and horses at your disposal. Tanks are much more of a threat in this game and require some precise anti-tank grenade throwing or using the anti-tank gun. Progression is via levelling up and getting war bonds, which will enable you to unlock by buying better guns and equipment. Battle-packs are now completely random and effectively have different skins for your weapons.
Battlefield 1 is a great package. The single player stories alone make it a worthy purchase. Throw in the excellent multiplayer across incredibly detailed terrain and you’ve got an absolute winner here. Highly recommended.
Categories: Gaming, Reviews
Tagged as: Battlefield 1, DICE, EA, PC, PlayStation 4, War Stories, World War 1, Xbox One
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I’m really impressed with how BF1 has turned out. Never thought I’d say that a Battlefield title has a great campaign but this one does. 😊
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The Travel Guide > Inspiration > Best cruise holidays: editor’s picks
Best cruise holidays: editor’s picks
Once perceived as a holiday for the well-fed and nearly dead, cruises are back in vogue – just ask any of the millions of people around the world who sail the high seas every year. From family cruises to some seriously scenic routes, travel writer and cruises expert Jane Archer says there’s a trip for every taste
Life’s a breeze
Take the kids on Carnival Breeze (pictured above) and the only problem you’ll have is getting them off again! A floating nirvana for youngsters, this ship has everything from awesome waterslides to kid-friendly play areas and a daredevil ropes course. If you can get the kids ashore, the bobsleigh run in Jamaica’s Ocho Rios is one wild ride and is easily accessible from Montego Bay, a Western Caribbean port.
Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Breeze offers a one-week round trip from Galveston in Texas, calling at Montego Bay in Jamaica, and Grand Cayman and Cozumel in Mexico.
Island fling
Aloha from Pride of America, the only child-friendly ship based in Hawaii. It has fun clubs for kids and teens, but who wants to play on computers and arcade games on the ship when the movie set for Jurassic Park waits ashore in Hawaii? There are no dinosaurs roaming the rainforest (or so they tell us); instead, kids can have a close encounter with fiery Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano, and zip-wire through the jungle 85 feet above the ground.
Norwegian Cruise Line, Pride of America offers a one-week round trip from Honolulu, calling at the islands of Maui, Hawaii and Kauai.
N-ice one!
Get your chills up close to Margerie Glacier on Princess Cruises’ summer sailings to Alaska on Star Princess (pictured above). Look out for whales in the summer at the aptly named Glacier Bay, and enjoy more icy adventures as you pass through College Fjord, home to dozens of glaciers that have been named after renowned East Coast seminaries (women’s on the north-west, men on the south east). Not cool enough? A helicopter tour takes you from Juneau to the Mendenhall Glacier to walk on the ice.
Princess Cruises, Star Princess offers a seven-night voyage between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), calling at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
Action on the high seas
A trip on the mega-ship Anthem of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International is an adventure that never stops giving. On board, there’s skydiving, surfing, ice-skating, rock-climbing and even dodgem cars; ashore you can swim, snorkel and cycle in Bermuda or swing through the treetops in St Maarten, an island split between the Dutch and the French. The action kicks up a gear in Labadee, Royal Caribbean International’s private island in the sun, where waterslides, a rollercoaster and speedy wave runners will satisfy even the itchiest of feet.
Royal Caribbean International, Anthem of the Seas offers a nine-night round trip from Bayonne, New Jersey, calling at Bermuda, St Maarten, San Juan and Labadee.
Exotic Asia meets upscale cruising on the Celebrity Millennium as she sashays along the coast of Vietnam over winter. A peaceful haven with plenty of places to wine and dine, this sophisticated ship is the ideal antidote to the hustle and bustle of Asia ashore. You’ll also get a taste of the region’s quieter side, including the majestic limestone islands and caves of Ha’long Bay.
Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Millennium offers a 14-night Asia cruise between Hong Kong and Singapore, calling at Ha’long Bay, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City and Laem Chabang (the port for Bangkok).
Capitals of cool
Psst… Want to know where the cool crowd goes in summer? Then hop on one of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ voyages around the Baltic (pictured above). The Seven Seas Voyager takes you to some of the world’s coolest capitals – hip Helsinki, Estonia’s medieval Tallinn and magnificent St Petersburg, where you’ll have two days among its towering golden spires and world-class museums. And the good news is tours are included in the price.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seven Seas Voyager offers a seven-night Baltic cruise between Stockholm and Copenhagen, calling at Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn and Berlin (from the port of Warnemunde).
Treat yourself to a big memory card for your camera before embarking Holland America Line’s South America voyage around Cape Horn, Chile because you’ll be happily snapping endless pictures of the snow-capped mountains, deep valleys and creeping glaciers that mark out the Chilean fjords. But this itinerary delivers so much more, from cute penguins and wild moorland in the Falkland Islands to a ride on the End of the World Train from Ushuaia, Argentina to remote Tierra del Fuego National Park, home of craggy mountains, vast lakes and gushing waterfalls.
Holland America Line offers a 14-day South American cruise between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Valparaiso, Chile, calling at Montevideo, Stanley, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia and Puerto Montt.
Adriatic beauties
You can tour the hotspots along Croatia’s gorgeous 1,100-mile coast by car but a voyage with Azamara Club Cruises is so much easier, as you wake in a new place every day refreshed and ready to be seduced by another Adriatic beauty. Dubrovnik’s old city is the grand dame with her majestic city walls and winding alleyways packed with history, but other exceptional ports en route include trendy Hvar, cultural Korcula and the medieval town of Kotor, nestled at the end of a stunning fjord that leads in from the ocean. Be sure to wake up early to enjoy the views as you sail through.
Azamara Club Cruises offers an eight-day round trip from Venice, calling at Zadar, Hvar, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Korcula and Koper.
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Hempfield’s Orie settles for bronze in shot put at PIAA championships
By: Paul Schofield
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Hempfield’s Mackenna Orie throws in the girls Class AAA shot put finals during the PIAA track and field state championships Friday, May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg University.
Franklin Regional’s Rayna Todero competes in the girls Class AAA triple jump finals during the PIAA track and field state championships Friday, May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg University.
Hempfield’s Jared Bannon competes in a boys Class AAA 110 meter hurdles preliminary race next to Belle Vernon’s Humter Martin during the PIAA track and field state championships Friday, May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg University.
Monessen’s Darnel Howell competes in the boys Class AA high jump during the PIAA track and field state championships Friday, May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg University.
Hempfield’s Tanner Barnhart clears the bar while competing in the boys Class AAA pole vault during the PIAA track and field state championships Friday, May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg University.
Somerset senior Nick Hyde, a former Southmoreland student, won the PIAA shot put title May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg.
Franklin Regional’s Rayna Todero earned a medal at the PIAA championships May 24, 2019, at Shippensburg.
SHIPPENSBURG — Mackenna Orie wasn’t in a good mood Friday at the PIAA track and field championships at Seth Grove Stadium.
That’s because the Hempfield senior didn’t perform to her standards; a third-place medal in the Class AAA shot put wasn’t what she wanted.
“I have to get over it,” Orie said. “You can only stay mad for 20 minutes, and you have to move on. I have to start to focus on the discus on Saturday.”
Orie’s throw of 44 feet, 5 inches was beaten by Berks Catholic senior Keeley Suzenski (46-7 ½) and Council Rock South sophomore Siniru Iheoma (45-2 ½).
“It wasn’t my day at all. I choked,” said Orie, a DePaul commit. “I tensed every time on my finish with my left leg, which has been my problem all year, and it didn’t come to my advantage.
“I have to learn from my mistakes and build on it. I’m disappointed the way it ended during my senior year.”
Orie is seeded second to Iheoma in Saturday’s discus event.
Happy Panther
Franklin Regional sophomore Rayna Todero had a big grin on her face after she received her medal for finishing eighth in the Class AAA triple jump.
Her leap of 37 feet, 8 inches was a personal and school record.
“I didn’t perform well here last year,” Todero said. “It was an accomplishment to make it, but placing here this year feels a lot better. I know I’ll have to work even harder next year if I want to climb up the podium.”
Todero, who finished second at the WPIAL meet, was the top district finisher in the event Friday.
Her teammate, junior Jo-Michele Huczko, finished ninth in the pole vault after clearing 11-6.
Slowed by an injury
Earlier in the season, Monessen senior high jumper Darnel Howell cleared 6-8 in a meet at Southmoreland. During that same meet, he tweaked his knee while running the 400.
He hasn’t jumped as well since.
Howell placed seventh in the Class AA high jump Friday by clearing 6-2.
Former Scottie wins title
Nick Hyde threw discus for Southmoreland as a freshman.
But Hyde’s family moved to Somerset for a job opportunity for his dad, former Southmoreland baseball coach Brian Hyde.
Hyde, who placed second in the state in the shot put as a junior, claimed a gold medal at the state meet Friday with a throw of 65-6 ¼.
“I had my best series ever,” Hyde said. “I’ve been living in the shadow of (Knoch’s) Jordan Geist, and it was nice to finally get a win. I knew I hit my best throw, I just had to make sure I didn’t foul.”
Hyde will attend St. Francis (Pa.) in the fall.
There were no running finals on Friday, just preliminary heats. There will be semifinals and finals on Saturday.
Westmoreland County runners who advanced to the finals or semifinals included Hempfield senior Jared Bannon (110 hurdles, 200 dash, AAA); Latrobe senior Zakharee Williams (400, AAA); Norwin senior Emily Brozeski (100 hurdles, AAA); Ligonier Valley senior Elliot Rost (100, 200, AA); Belle Vernon senior Hunter Martin (110 hurdles, AAA); Southmoreland sophomore Makayla Slack (100, AA); Latrobe junior Faith Mucci (100, 200, AAA); Derry junior Justin Huss (400, AA); Greensburg Central Catholic freshman Corinn Brewer (1,600, 800, AA); Latrobe’s boys 400-meter relay team; and Greensburg Salem senior Malia Anderson (800, AAA).
Paul Schofield is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. You can contact Paul by email at [email protected] or via Twitter .
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Israel and Palestinians Agree to Gaza Cease-Fire. Will It Last?
First News post!
Taken from Yahoo.com:
The Israeli cabinet decided on Saturday night to unilaterally end its 21-day war against Islamic militants in Gaza as of 2 a.m. Sunday, bringing an end to a conflict that has left more than 1,200 Palestinians and 13 Israelis dead.
MV: Anyone notice the death difference? Or is it just me?
On Sunday, just hours after the Israeli statement, Hamas announced that it too was declaring a weeklong cease-fire, while also demanding that Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza within the week.
After holding talks with European leaders in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said: “We don’t want to stay in Gaza, and we intend to leave as soon as possible.”
Both sides traded shots after their separate announcements, but Gaza residents say that the cease-fire seems to be gaining strength, and Palestinians have emerged from their refuges to assess the damage of Israel‘s three-week long air and land assault against Hamas in Gaza.
MV: Fire has not ceased? How will America react to this?
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told newsmen after the Saturday night cabinet meeting, “All of our goals have been achieved successfully. Hamas was beaten.” He added, “If Hamas decides to keep shooting, we’re ready to strike back forcefully.”
MV: If this is true then why has the firing not ceased?
Israel was facing rising international outrage over its Gaza offensive, in which nearly one-third of those killed were women and children, according to Palestinian health workers. In trying to root out Hamas fighters, Israel subjected the Gaza Strip, which teems with over 1.5 million Palestinians, to scorching fire from aircraft, naval gunships, artillery, tanks and troops backed by helicopter gunships.
Ending the fighting now allows Israel to boast that it has hammered Hamas and restored the Jewish state’s military might in the region, which was tarnished by its inconclusive war in 2006 against Hizballah fighters in Lebanon. Israel is also satisfied by promises made by the United States and the Europeans to provide technical assistance that will supposedly help the Egyptians stop the flow of weapons to Hamas in Gaza through smugglers’ tunnels. The U.S. pledged on Friday to help stem the international traffic of arms from Iran and other suppliers to Gaza.
MV: If such is true then such activities should help Gaza.
The Gaza conflict has raised Hamas’ stature in the Arab world and, more importantly, among Palestinians. In Arab eyes, Hamas are plucky champions – David fighting the Israeli Goliath with homemade rockets instead of a slingshot – while Israel sees them as killers who hide behind their civilians and who are willing to sacrifice them for propaganda triumphs. But if Israel insists on imposing the same punitive sanctions it kept on Gaza’s 1.5 million people before this war, it will only strengthen Hamas and fan the Palestinians’ hatred towards Israel.
MV: What I like about this paragraph is that its COMPLETELY true, this will at the end strengthen our hate towards them.
With so much blood spilled in Gaza, it will be difficult for Israel to gauge the proper response to another provocation by Hamas. What will happen once the cease-fire begins without Hamas? If a rocket is fired from Gaza and lands a crowded Israeli schoolyard, what then? How will Israel respond? There is not much left in Gaza to destroy.
MV: And finally my favorite part:
MV: What now Hamas? What now?
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Additional GRE Alpha Products Featured at Frankfurt Light and Building Fair
Messe Light + Building is renowned for the exhibitors’ high levels of expertise in the field of design
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 21, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — Showcasing the latest technology is a hallmark of the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology. Longtime GRE Alpha partner, Lumileds will be at Germany’s Messe Light + Building, eager to present their latest products. Weeks ago Lumileds introduced its fourth generation of chip-on-board (CoB) LEDs, the LUXEON CoB Core Range which leads the market in efficacy and quality of light. The product incorporates GRE Alpha’s warm dimming modules to provide a smooth dim-to-warm effect. With the new LUXEON CoB Core Range, Lumileds sets a new standard with 5% greater efficacy than the closest alternatives. The major applications include use in spotlights and downlights.
Attendees at the Frankfurt Light and Building Fair will be able to see the demonstration via a demo kit in the booth located at Hall 6.2, Stand No. B40.
GRE Alpha is a long-term reliable partner with Lumileds. “User experience is very important to us,” says Richard Fong Executive Director at GRE Alpha. “Working in tandem with our alliances, we will have knowledgeable, representatives on the floor to help introduce and share our products.” GRE Alpha dimmers offer some distinct advantages:
– Easily links with Lumileds constant current COB LED chipsets
– Plug-and-play dimming modules create eye-catching, color temperature changing effects without color distortion
– The output of GRE’s dimming module can provide extremely low output ripple current which creates the best flicker control
More than 2,600 exhibitors will be presenting their products in the fields of lighting, electrical and home and building automation. “Connected – Secure – Convenient” is the motto of the spring event. Dimming technology is a critical component in luminaire design. With that in mind, GRE Alpha’s team will be bringing their modular approach to LED dimming to the fair. In addition to displaying their products with Lumileds, their modular drivers will be on display at both the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA) and EnOcean booths March 18 to 23, 2018.
Messe Light + Building is renowned for the exhibitors’ high levels of expertise in the field of design. GRE Alpha and its partners will feature interactive displays of many of products, allowing users to experience firsthand the craftsmanship and quality.
About GRE Alpha:
GRE Alpha Electronics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacturing of solid-state lighting power supplies and lighting control accessories, the lifeblood of indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems. With over two decades of power conversion expertise and a commitment toward innovation, GRE Alpha engages with industry pioneers to deliver highly efficient, installation-ready and agency-approved LED power conversion products for a wide variety of industry applications.
Learn more at grealpha.com.
About Lumileds:
For automotive, mobile, IoT and illumination companies who require innovative lighting solutions, Lumileds is a global leader employing more than 9,000 team members operating in over 30 countries. Lumileds partners with its customers to push the boundaries of light.
To learn more about our portfolio of lighting solutions, visit lumileds.com.
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Apple says that it did not give the FBI any UDIDs, and that it’s banning them anyway
by Matthew Panzarino — in Apple
Apple has issued a statement to All things D that says it did not give the FBI any device IDs like the ones released by hackers earlier this week.
The statement indicates that the FBI wasn’t in cahoots with Apple, nor the other way around. Apple also says that the UDID is persona non grata in iOS 6 anyhow.
The FBI has not requested this information from Apple, nor have we provided it to the FBI or any organization. Additionally, with iOS 6 we introduced a new set of APIs meant to replace the use of the UDID and will soon be banning the use of UDID
Apple began encouraging developers to move away from the use of the UDID to track devices, or any other use of it for that matter, over a year ago. Earlier this year, there was rumors that Apple was introducing a replacement for UDIDs and that replacement, in the form of several new APIs and an alternate for of ID, was introduced at WWDC to Apple developers. Shortly after hackers leaked 1M of those IDs, the FBI spoke out and said that the there was ‘no evidence’ that the information came from them.
The thing about UDID is that it’s not inherently a bad idea to have a way for developers to tell that you’re using a specific device with their apps. The UDID of a device can aid in synchronizing data from one copy of an app to another or in order to send push notifications. There are legitimate reasons to be able to tell one device from another.
Apple knows that it needed to offer developers an alternative if it wanted them to stop using it, so it recommended CFUUID (Core Foundation Universally Unique Identifier). But not everything is wine and roses with CFUUID, there are some issues around it that make it a poor alternative for some apps.
The Next Web has created a tool for you to check to see if your UDID is in that batch, though the hackers say that they have millions more. Apple has sold over 350M iOS devices to date, each one with its own static UDID. There is really no reason why this ID should not be able to be reset by the user in one fashion or another, so it’s unclear why it even continues to exist, much less be offered to developers to use. There is no inherent danger in your information being out there, even your UDID. But there are some possibilities for malicious use and information gathering.
What is for sure is that using the UDID is getting risky in this age of information overload. Apple plans to ban the use of it in iOS 6, but it really needs to just get rid of it once and for all and offer a less permanent alternative.
Still, the question remains: if Apple didn’t give the FBI these UDIDs, then where did they come from? The most likely answer is an app or network of apps, but which?
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360 video shot over North Korea shows a sprawling, empty metropolis
by Tristan Greene — in Shareables
Singaporean photographer Aram Pan was recently given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when North Korean officials allowed him to shoot and release 360 video on a short flight over the capitol city of Pyongyang.
The significance of this being the “world’s first” 360-degree overhead video comes from the perpetual media blackout in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – which is heavily enforced under dictator Kim Jong Un. The state restricts photography of all kinds and censors media with an iron fist.
Pan credits his approval to shoot and release the footage with his attitude toward the North Koreans, in an interview with NK News he said:
Perhaps it’s because I don’t see them as the terrifying people everyone thinks they are and I guess they feel that. I find that the friendlier I am, the more they naturally reveal themselves to me. There’s an old saying, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”.
His imagery is quite remarkable, and while it’s obviously been edited – Pan says he was able to keep about 90 percent of his photographs – it shows the hidden country in a way we haven’t seen before.
I’m taken aback by the sterility of the environment in North Korea. In the video you barely see any traffic, there doesn’t appear to be any masses of people anywhere, and there isn’t a single piece of advertising in sight.
It’s amazing to think that North Korea was, basically, destroyed in the 1950’s as a result of the Korean war, yet today it’s remarkably beautiful — if not a little ghostly.
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Did This Southern Minnesota Newspaper Editor Go Off The Rails?
When one picks up a small town newspaper you expect to see some local prep sports news, probably some classifieds, maybe some state news mixed in there. What about the editor propositioning women to have sex with him? If you happened to have picked up the Lafayette-Nicollet Ledger on March 7th that is what you saw in the editorial section. The editor, Lee Zion, wrote an editorial about the potential for a declining US population, and in turn, the workforce. When offering solutions to the problem one that raised a lot of eyebrows was that he openly solicited the legal of age women in the newspaper coverage area to sleep with him.
As you could imagine, that got a few people upset in the communities to our west. One look at the newspaper's Facebook page shows readers reaction.
The editorial taken one way would be satirical as the majority of the editorial is about being open to welcoming immigrants into communities like Lafayette and Nicollet as a way of growing the local population and in turn the United States' population to help combat declining contributions into Social Security.
Another person could read the editorial, as is, and think where does the editor get off soliciting sex with women? That was the path of least resistance online. Zion was also labeled indirectly as a racist by this article. I'll be honest I read that article and thought, there is no way an editor at any newspaper would write that and mean it.
Well, it was written, but clearly, the lines were blurred as we cannot take tone into account with print media. Zion could have made his point on his stance on immigration less colorfully, perhaps not using phrases like "But I am prepared to bear any burden, pay any price, meet any hardship, and squirt any squirt to Make America Great Again." or when referencing women sleeping with him he wrote "This would serve to raise the total fertility rate practically overnight." (the italics are my emphasis, not Zion's). Here is the last paragraph, which if you omit from what was written regarding immigration or sleeping with the editor would make you think this guy is nuts.
Image Credit: Lee Zion Lafayette-Nicollet Ledger final paragraph
Once again in the digital times, we live in, nothing is safe. No comment, no post, no gif, certainly no editorial that raises an eyebrow. Our skin has seemingly gotten thinner as we are able to connect with more people on a larger frequency. Was the language tasteless in parts? Yes. Did he do his job and get people talking about immigration and having conversations with one another? Yes. Do you have to agree with him? No. Is he nuts? Maybe, but I'm writing about it, so he can't be that nuts. You tell me, after reading this (this is a link to the subscription-based online edition), if he was being serious or satirical.
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Report: Rochester Native To Leave The Minnesota Vikings
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Reports indicate that Rochester native and John Marshall High School graduate Marcus Sherels has decided to leave the Vikings and sign a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.
According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, Marcus Sherels has decided to sign a one-year deal with the Saints, in an attempt to win a Super Bowl.
Sherels was among one of the longest-tenured players on the Vikings. Sherels joined the squad in 2010 after being undrafted out of the University of Minnesota. Sherels and Everson Griffen both joined the team in 2010.
Sherels has been one of the top punt returners in the league, averaging around 12 yards per return last season, with a career of 10.8 yards per returns. He also has five career punt-returns for touchdowns.
The Vikings will miss the sure-handed Sherles but will look for Ameer Abdullah or Mike Hughes to return punts next season for Minnesota.
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Cricketing Great Kallis to Host Sporting Club Event
June 17th: 6.30-9pm: Morton's, Berkeley Square, Mayfair.
Come and meet a contender to be the greatest cricketer in history over drinks, canapes and conversation in Mayfair during the middle of the Cricket World Cup. The facts are staggering. In a 20-year international career for South Africa the great Jacques Kallis scored 13,289 runs (making him the 3rd-highest run scorer in test match history), 45 tons, 58 half centures and a batting average of over 55. He also took 292 wickets! In one day internationals he scored a further 11,579 runs - including 17 tons and 86 half centuries - and took 273 wickets. He is the only cricketer in history to have scored over 10,000 runs and taken over 250 wickets in both test and ODI cricket. Jacques, the current coach of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, will talk about his stellar career and also be raising funds and awareness for his own Foundation. Joining him on the night will be other South African notables, including former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad who will be talking about the forthcoming rugby world cup.
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Leeds (electoral district)
Leeds (UK Parliament constituency)
Coordinates: 53°47′59″N 1°32′57″W / 53.79972°N 1.54917°W / 53.79972; -1.54917 Leeds i/liːdz/ is a city in West Yorkshire, England. Historically in Yorkshire's West Riding, the history of Leeds can be traced to the 5th century when the name referred to a wooded area of the Kingdom of Elmet. The name has been applied to many administrative entities over the centuries. It changed from being the appellation of a small manorial borough in the 13th century, through several incarnations, to being the name attached to the present metropolitan borough. In the 17th and 18th centuries Leeds became a major centre for the production and trading of wool. Then, during the Industrial Revolution, Leeds developed into a major mill town; wool was the dominant industry but flax, engineering, iron foundries, printing, and other industries were important. From being a compact market town in the valley of the River Aire in the 16th century Leeds expanded and absorbed the surrounding villages to become a populous urban centre by the mid-20th century. The main built-up area sub-division has a population of 474,632 (2011), and the City of Leeds metropolitan borough of which it is a part which has an estimated population of 757,700 (2011).
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Leeds was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1904 to 1979. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was first created in 1903 from parts of Leeds North and Grenville North and Leeds South ridings.
It was initially defined to consist of the county of Leeds, excluding parts included in the electoral district of Brockville.
It 1914, it was redefined to consist of the whole county of Leeds, including the town of Brockville. In 1966, it was redefined to include, in the County of Lanark, in the Townships of North Burgess, North Elmsley and Montague excepting the Village of Merrickville.
The electoral district was abolished in 1976 when it was redistributed between Lanark—Renfrew—Carleton and Leeds—Grenville ridings.
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Leeds was a parliamentary borough covering the town of Leeds, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1832 to 1885.
The borough returned two Members of Parliament (MPs) until 1868, and then three MPs from 1868 until the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 split the borough into five divisions at the 1885 general election.
Boundaries and History
Representation before 1832
Until the United Kingdom general election, 1832 the major town of Leeds was represented in Parliament solely as a part of the county constituency of Yorkshire. The only exceptions had been that the town was represented as a single member borough in the First and Second Protectorate Parliaments from 1654 to 1658.
Before 1832 no new English Parliamentary borough had been enfranchised since the 1670s, but Leeds came close to being represented from 1826. Stooks Smith, in The Parliaments of England, explained what happened.
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Denying Darwin’s God
While we’re at it, note that Cornelius Hunter is both a propagandist, and a bit of a coward. Truth wins in a fair fight, so Hunter can’t afford to allow a fair fight to break out in the comments section of his blog.
I don’t know what his readership is, but were he to open his blog to comments, he could learn a lot. As it is, he’s spreading false information a lot. Let’s hope his readership is small, as are his arguments against science.
Seriously: Does he really believe in point #1 that DNA does not demonstrate family relationships? Or is this just his subtle way of saying no one is legitimate, trying desperately to avoid the “b” word?
The blog is an embarrassment to Christians.
Oh, but now I see why. He’s a fellow at Discovery Institute. It’s normal for those who can’t be embarrassed by their own errors.
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Live blogging Barbara Forrest at SMU
Speeding across Dallas at rush hour isn’t fun, but is sometimes necessary. Got here as Kathy Miller of TFN was introducing Dr. Forrest, found a seat with an outlet, it’s 6:25 CST.
Forrest’s book has an update for the Dover trial. She notes the key players at the Discovery Institute, and says she will discuss why Texas should be wary.
Forrest says the “Trojan Horse” term is even more adept if we forget the Greek story, and concentrate on the computer definition of some virus that, once introduced to the system, does damage.
Forrest is doing a primer on intelligent design, the usual players, the Texas friends of the Discovery Institute, and the Wedge Strategy.
Do any readers here not know the usual intelligent design stuff?
ID code words:
Teach the controversy
Critical analysis of evolution
Strengths and weaknesses of evolution
Strengths and limitations of evolution
Arguments for and against evolution
Terms are used to avoid federal courts, to dodge the radar on First Amendment.
Chou Romanesco, a vegetable, a plant that grows naturally according to Fibonacci numbers, meets all of Dembski’s rules for intelligent design. Nice photo of the stuff.
Forrest points to testimony by Ariel Roth, a young Earth creationist (YEC), which echoes almost exactly Behe’s irreducible complexity. And, to Norman Geisler on complex specified information, as Dembski uses it — but 16 years before Dembski. These are YEC ideas, she says.
Forrest says only a small handful of states — five or six — haven’t had eruptions of creationism in the past three years.
History of the Wedge Strategy: Forrest got a copy of the Wedge Strategy, leaked by Tim Duss, early on. She noticed that the Discovery Institute is following all of their confrontational strategies to promote ID, but is not doing any of the research planned and promised early on. 6:43 p.m. CST
Forrest notes that ID proponents define intelligent design in Christian gospel terms: Logos theology out of John’s Gospel. Quoting Dembski in 1999 and Johnson in 1996. “Empirically detectable in biology,” they allege.
She’s showing us that ID is rooted in creationism.
Here’s a site to see: Forrest’s stuff: http://www.creationismstrojanhorse.com/
Forrest said that compromise with creationists is always a win for creationists — “and the children lose, every time.”
After the March 1992 conference at SMU, Mark Hartwig described Dembski, Myer, Behe and other now-Discovery Institute minions as creationists, in an article in Moody Magazine designed to attract creationists from Baptist churches to their cause. Forrest relates the history of Dean Kenyon, and his morphing into an “intelligent design” advocate after he got slapped down for trying to teach creationism instead of science.
Myer, in Scientific Tenets of Faith in 1986, argues that science should presuppose the Bible.
At that point, they were openly working to get creationism into school curricula.
In 1999, Meyer, with DeWolf and another, wrote Intelligent Design in Public School Science Curricula – A Legal Guidebook, in which they argued that teaching intelligent design is “a mandate” by the Supreme Court in the Edwards case. In Ohio in 2002, however, Meyer backed off from “mandate.”
In November 2003, Meyer is backed off completely from requiring ID in curricula, suggesting it’s only an effort to be fair. 7:01 p.m.
Forrest played an excerpt from MSNBC’s Abrams Report featuring Steve Meyer and Eugenie Scott. He said that intelligent design is not religion, but is science.
Forrest then noted Paul Nelson’s article in Touchstone magazine, in which Meyer argues that ID doesn’t have any theory yet. She also noted several other links showing the religious nature of Meyer’s work.
Uh oh — now she turns to Dr. Don McLeroy’s Sunday School lecture on intelligent design. She’s bringing it home to Texas. McLeroy says creationists have been making these arguments for decades, and the ID movement is just the latest incarnation.
ID is “A biological theory — or, I guess you could leave off ‘biological’ . . .” according to McLeroy. Four excerpts, each showing the link to religious dogma.
McLeroy sometimes says that he’s not interested in getting ID into the curricula. But almost as often, he wanders off the authorized script, and says he doesn’t believe evolution, doesn’t think that evolution should be taught, and suggests he’s all about getting ID into the schools. Watch out, Forrest warns: Bobby Jindal in Louisiana was targeted by the Discovery Institute, and so is Texas.
She’s concluding, with pictures of Texas school children in 1944, from the Library of Congress. “These little kids are now probably grandparents. It’s sad to think that their grandchildren will be no farther along in science.”
Much applause — people jockeying for the microphones. Ten minutes for questions.
First question. Guy from Utah originally wonders why creationists always attack the model, instead of going after the research.
“This isn’t about science,” Forrest said. “These guys are very smart — they know exactly what the evidence shows.” They believe teaching evolution without saying God did it, without any mention of God, that undermines the beliefs of children. “This is very much about their fear, and their attempt to control public policy.”
It’s about power, religion and politics, not science.
Second question: Who are the primary financial supporters (guy with great white beard).
No real faith-based connection — biggest donor is Howard Ahmansen, is now on the DI’s Board of Directors. Grants from evangelical organizations, but Ahmansen is the biggest donor.
Third question: How successful have they been in their goals — and what about Dawkins?
Biggest success is getting stuff out to public — “a public relations operation to kill for” — and getting information out to churches. They also cultivate high level political support, all the way up to President Bush. “That’s probably going to change.” Some applause.
Academic freedom bills introduced in six states last year. Clock ran out in Florida. Passed in Louisiana.
Dawkins: Everything DI does is in response to Dawkins’ book. It was one of two that Phillip Johnson read to make him launch the ID movement.
Fourth question: What can we do? Any chance of slick PR?
Educate and organize. They don’t hesitate to use other people’s children — organize to stop it.
Fifth question: ‘I’m aware of most of the weaknesses argument — any new ones?’
Nothing really new with evolution. “They’re recycling the old creaitonist complaints against evolution.”
But they’re now attacking the idea that the mind is a function of physical bodies. They’re claiming there is a supernatural connection — an attack on neuroscience. They say the mind is a product of the soul, not the body.
Sixth question: Fibonacci numbers used against ID. Couldn’t an intelligent being have made math that way?
“If you’re asking couldn’t there be a supernatural being who works through natural processes, that sounds like you’re asking whether God could be involved in the workings of nature.”
“I guess that’s what I’m asking.”
That’s basically mainstream religious belief, where most mainstream Christians and Jews make peace with science.
And that is something the Discovery Institute rejects utterly.
Seventh question: What about the anthropic principle?
It’s not new in ID. Forrest explains the principle with regard to ID, notes DI has a book on the stuff.
Eighth question: Thanks, guy says — he heard Meyer last spring, and he’s glad to see the dirty underbelly exposed. Are the academic freedom laws vulnerable?
Forrest says she has a paper on how the language of DI is changing, even before the Dover trial. “We at the NCSE knew we’d be seeing a raft of bills with this sanitized terminology.”
Language is sanitized, and presents more of a problem with litigation — facial challenge problems. Louisiana bill doesn’t mention ID, but uses the code words. Forrest says to look for her analysis at the Louisiana Citizens for Science website. The bill has the code words, and was sponsored by religious organizations.
But what would a judge think? Can’t say.
Ninth question: “I’m a physicist . . . but I’m also a Christian.” If there’s a supernatural explanation, it’s still not science. “They’re giving me a bad name.”
Forrest said the bad name rap is not fair. She notes Ken Miller and Keith Miller.
Questioner asks her to keep science as science and not redefine it. How do we keep science and religion separated?
Forrest said it’s a Constitutional question. Constitution says the government won’t establish religion, but that’s what a teacher does when she introduces religion into her classroom.
Forrest noted how she deals with the issue in her classes. Religion takes us beyond where science can reach. “There’s really no way to incorporate that into a science class. And why would you want to do that?” If you introduce a religious question, and science answers that question, “You have shrunk your god. Why would you want to do that?”
Kids will get religion in church and at home. They’ll get science only at school. Kids need to get it there.
Done at 7:39. I’ll correct typos, mispellings, and other errors if I find them, and add links if I can — but later.
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It was religion all along
The Discovery Institute implicitly admitted that their concern about evolution is religious today. They named Michael Medved a fellow.
No, Bill Dembski cited the press release, Medved was not invited because of his acumen in urban planning, or even his experience fighting traffic in California. No, no one even thought Medved has any science chops.
It’s the religion, stupid!
“Michael Medved is an intellectual entrepreneur, a political and cultural polymath with great insights, judgment and wit. We are delighted to have this new relationship with him,” said Discovery Institute president Bruce Chapman.
“Intellectual entrepreneur?”
The Seattle prayer tank suffered serious blows in 2005, 2006 and 2007, when their fellows abruptly dropped defense of intelligent design as presented by the Dover, Pennsylvania school board, a federal court ruled that ID is not science but is religion-based, and the respected science production NOVA produced a two-hour program highlighting and explaining that court decision.
So, the DI poobahs figured, what better to do than hire a nationally-syndicated culture-lamenting talk radio guy to front for the band? One wonders if Rush Limbaugh turned them down.
The research agenda for the intelligent design movement could have used the money, and appointing a research fellow would have helped establish that science remains a focus of Discovery Institute work.
Science won’t fill the pews, though. So they hired Medved.
See more comments at Panda’s Thumb. (Did I mention Bigfoot?) And a tip of the old scrub brush to P. Z. Myers, who will probably not much like my post on Ken Miller coming up, who pointed me to Amused Muse.
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All he's concerned with now is doing whatever he can to help the Jaguars (3-8) snap a seven-game losing streak as Cody Kessler takes over starting duties.
"I think that is definitely big-picture, but not necessarily something that I'm worried about right now," Bortles said of his future with the team. "I'm just thinking about how can I go and help these guys. How can I help Cody or help [quarterbacks coach] Scott [Milanovich] or whoever it may be and try and win a football game and let the rest of it sort itself out when the season's over."
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Coach Doug Marrone benched Bortles and fired offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett on Monday after the team's 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Bortles completed 12 of 23 passes for 127 yards -- the fourth time in six games he had thrown for less than 150 yards -- and a touchdown with two interceptions.
Bortles started the season playing well, throwing for 376 yards and a career-high four touchdowns during a Week 2 victory against New England. He had 388 yards and two TDs against the New York Jets in Week 4. It started to unravel the following week against Kansas City, when Bortles threw for a career-high 430 yards but also had a career-high four interceptions and lost a fumble.
He didn't play well the following week in a loss at Dallas, and he got benched early in the second half after losing two fumbles against Houston at home.
"I put myself in this position and I didn't play good enough," Bortles sad. "Didn't win football games. Couldn't find a way to get it done. And when that happens, it's a business and everybody understands that. I don't think there's anything personal involved. As a quarterback, I think you have one job and that's to win a football game. And if you don't do that, your time's probably limited.
"I always felt good. I felt confident in the guys we had out there. We've had a ton of guys go down and that's part of football, it's part of the NFL. And the guys that stepped in, I think did a good job. It was never a confidence issue. It was just a lack of execution and getting it done."
Kessler, who went 0-8 as the starter with the Cleveland Browns in 2016, will start in Bortles' place on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field. Marrone said Kessler will remain the starter the rest of the season, provided he stays healthy.
Bortles would like a chance to regain his job next year, but that depends on Marrone, general manager Dave Caldwell and Tom Coughlin, the executive vice president of football operations. Prior to this season, the Jaguars signed Bortles to a three-year extension through the 2020 season. It would cost the Jaguars $16.5 million in dead money to cut Bortles before the 2019 league year begins in March.
That number drops to $11.5 million after June 1, but it's still a hefty price to pay to admit the franchise made a mistake by not cutting him after the 2017 season, when the Jaguars reached the AFC Championship Game.
"I'm not in charge of the decisions that are made," Bortles said. "I obviously put myself in this position and forced their decision to be made. But at the end of the day, they're in charge of making those personnel decisions and, if it's a competition, or if it's 'see you later, you're out of here,' whatever it is, I love playing football and would love the opportunity to play again."
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‘Heroes Reborn’: TV Review
Spencer Barrett
HEROES REBORN -- Pictured: "Heroes Reborn" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)
In many ways, the first Heroes series was like every bad relationship I’ve ever been in: beginning with excitement and hope and quickly dissolving into frustration, anger, & daily questions of “Why am I still here?”
Because of this, I entered the 2-hour series premiere of Heroes Reborn with slight hesitation. Although I liked the idea of a 13-episode mini-series event with a cohesive beginning, middle, & end, I wasn’t sure I was ready to let myself be burned by Heroes once more. Maybe it’s because I was so enamored with the first season of the original series or because I’m a sucker for any sort of TV nostalgia, but I was pleasantly surprised with the introduction of Reborn. Though not without its flaws, Tim Kring’s reboot of the Heroes Universe immediately pulled me in and (dare I say it) left me full of anticipation for what’s to come.
Before sharing thoughts on the series as a whole, let’s break down what I did and didn’t like by storyline.
Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. (NBC)
Cast: Jack Coleman, Zachary Levi, Robbie Kay, Kiki Sukezane, Ryan Guzman, Gatlin Green, Henry Zebrowski, Judith Shekoni, Danika Yarosh, Rya Kihlstedt, Greg Grunberg, Francesca Eastwood, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Lucius Hoyas, Jimmy Jean-Louis
Synopsis: A year ago, a terrorist attack in Odessa, Texas, left the city decimated. Blamed for the tragic event, those with extraordinary abilities are in hiding or on the run from those with nefarious motives. Two such vigilantes include Luke and Joanne who are seeking to avenge a tragic loss. Noah Bennet, a.k.a. H.R.G., has gone off the grid but conspiracy theorist Quentin Frady finds him and opens his eyes to the truth behind the Odessa tragedy.
While in hiding, some are discovering their newfound skills. Awkward teen Tommy just wants to be normal and win the girl of his dreams, Emily, but normalcy is virtually impossible after learning of a new ability that terrifies him. Coming from a very sheltered upbringing, a bold and ethereal teenager, Malina, has been told she is destined for greatness. In Tokyo, a quiet and unique young woman, Miko, is trying to track down her missing father while hiding an extraordinary secret that will make her a force to be reckoned with. Elsewhere, a different type of hero is emerging through former soldier Carlos.
Meanwhile, the head of the highly successful tech conglomerate, Renautas, has an agenda of her own.
For better or for worse, some are fated to cross paths with assorted heroes of the past, including
Hiro Nakamura, Matt Parkman, Mohinder Suresh and the Haitian, among others. Yet, together, their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world and mankind.
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!
Noah Bennet/Quentin/The Haitian
From his series opening monologue to the very last shot (no pun intended) in the episode, Jack Coleman (Noah Bennet) slips seamlessly back into his horn-rimmed glasses and helps bridge the gap between the two series perfectly. Jack was always a bright spot of the original series & he turns in a stellar performance here as a grieving man trying to put the pieces of June 13th together again. Watching H.R.G. and Quentin Frady (Henry Zebrowski), whose story we first learned about in the Dark Matters prequel – which you should definitely check out if you haven’t already, go tête-à-tête on a mission to avenge their loved ones and discover the truth was a highlight of these two episodes and I’m already deeming them my official BrOTP of 2015. My only real complaint with their story was how quickly the writers killed off René/The Haitian (Jimmy Jean-Louis). I understand the new series needed a true moment of shock for the audience, but my elation to see René (and hear that iconic music!) again was cut far too short.
HEROES REBORN — “Brave New World / Odessa” Episode 101 — Pictured: (l-r) Judith Shekoni as Joanne, Robbie Kay as Tommy, Zachary Levi as Luke Collins — (Photo by: Christos Kalohoridis/NBC)
Tommy/Emily
Robbie Kay’s Tommy got the majority of the screen time in the premiere and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. Tommy’s quest to find a place in the world and discover the true potential of his abilities is a captivating one and reminded me of Peter’s journey in the original series so much. Speaking of the Petrellis, did anyone else catch Tommy’s confession that he didn’t know the identity of his father? I’m willing to bet he’ll end up being related to someone we’re already familiar with – perhaps a heretofore unknown Petrelli family member. Tommy & Emily’s (Gatlin Green) burgeoning relationship is already full of promise, but I’m not sure we can trust her after those mysterious texts Tommy received.
Luke/Joanne
For me, Luke (Zachary Levi) & Joanne’s (Judith Shekoni) storyline is one of the weakest so far. They are both grieving an unimaginable loss, but how will killing as many Evos as possible help them find any sort of closure? I just don’t buy it. However, Luke’s growing hesitation in his wife’s plan should make for an interesting spin on their tale of vengeance.
HEROES REBORN — “Brave New World / Odessa” Episode 101 — Pictured: Ryan Guzman as Carlos Gutierrez — (Photo by: Christos Kalohoridis/NBC)
Full disclosure: I’m a sucker for an origin story where an unlikely hero discovers his true potential, which is why Carlos’ (Ryan Guzman) story is another high point of the premiere for me. I’ll admit that I originally guessed Carlos would be El Vengador from the beginning – and was pleasantly surprised when it was revealed Oscar was originally the man behind the mask. One of the most exciting parts of Heroes Reborn will be watching Carlos’ journey to bring down a crooked police force (a timely storyline for 2015, no?) and save the day.
And, I’ll admit it: I may be slightly swayed by the fact that Ryan Guzman is exceptionally nice to look at.
Molly Walker/Taylor
From the moment the Heroes Reborn trailer first debuted with appearances of “Where are the Evos?” signs, I was screaming out the name “Molly Walker”. As original fans remember, Molly’s power was the ability to track down anyone on the planet just by thinking about them. Although the original series may have ignored & bypassed its own rules and continuity over the four season run, I was pleasantly surprised that Molly’s ability wasn’t passed over this time around. Molly Walker’s return (albeit being played by a different actress, Francesca Eastwood) hadn’t been announced, but it was another fun reveal for fans of the original series and I’m intrigued to see just how she ties into Renautas’ (Rya Kihlstedt) nefarious plans.
We were introduced to Malina (Danika Yarosh) very quickly over the course of the installment, so her storyline is the one that remains shrouded in the most mysterious. All we truly know is that something’s coming and she can’t control it anymore. Could she be another Peter Petrelli-style human bomb? I suppose only time will tell.
HEROES REBORN — “Brave New World / Odessa” Episode 101 — Pictured: Kiki Sukezane as Miko Otomo — (Photo by: Christos Kalohoridis/NBC)
Out of all the main characters this time around, Miko’s story was the most surprising – Kiki Sukezane can kick some ass! I love the reveal that she is an actual video game character and the way video game fight scenes were integrated into the series. I know we’re getting a set of Heroes Reborn video games soon that don’t revolve around her, but I only hope that one day Miko will be an actual playable character. NBC Marketing Department, I hope you’re reading this! Seeing her team up with Renautas to save her father (or is it creator?) made me nostalgic for the days of Hiro & Ando working together to save the cheerleader and the world.
The one thing everyone seems to ask after hearing that I’ve watched the new Heroes Reborn is “Is it any good?” and I’m elated to respond to them with a resounding “Yes!”
The two-hour premiere felt a little rushed with the introduction of so many new characters, storylines, & abilities – a sure sign of their limited episode run. However, the fast pace made for a truly gripping two-parter, one I couldn’t look away from (mostly for fear of missing an important plot point!). Tim King & Co. have touted numerous times that you needn’t be a fan of the original series to enjoy this show and, while you technically don’t, having seen at least season one of its predecessor provides a richer viewing experience. One other thing I’ve had to remind people (myself included) is that there is no way this series could possibly live up to the standard set by season one of Heroes.
The TV landscape is completely different in 2015 than it was when the original premiere back in 2006; this time around, the series has Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, & (the coming soon) Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow to compete with. At the end of the day, I hope old & new fans alike give Heroes Reborn a chance. The series may not have saved the cheerleader (a question that’s still up in the air), but, like many of its characters, has the potential to be something great.
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Stars are his kind of thing! Spencer Barrett joined the TV Source team as a staff writer in 2013. In 2018, he was promoted to Senior Writer, TV & Pop Culture, shaping our pop culture content. He loves all things horror, Archie Comics and Taylor Swift.
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Editor Jay Hartman of Untreed Reads talks about epublishing
UNTREED READS PUBLISHING
Today I'd like to welcome Jay Hartman, Editor-in-Chief, of Untreed Reads Publishing to the blog.
How long have you been Editor-in-Chief of Untreed Reads?
I partnered with K.D. Sullivan in December of 2009, and we launched Untreed Reads in late January of 2010. Previously, I had been running Untreed Reads as a blog about the ebook world, and had previously been the Content Editor for KnowBetter.com which had been the Internet's leading site for all things ebook.
What was your inspiration for going into electronic publishing?
Publishing had always been a dream of mine. As the ebook landscape expanded, I found it more and more difficult to find ebooks that I wanted to read. In a business dominated by romance and erotica, I couldn't find enough literature or mystery to interest me. I felt there was a niche there that needed to be filled, and fortunately for me my business partner agreed with me.
What types of books do you represent?
We publish pretty much any genres except romance, erotica and poetry. We don't mind if a story has a romantic element, but that can't be the main focus. We're expanding out now into more non-fiction, children's and foreign-language titles. We hadn't planned originally on being so strong in short stories, but there's a big demand in the market and we're one of very few publisher willing to publish them as stand-alones instead of in anthologies.
How much editorial work do you provide your authors?
Typically, we expect the submissions to be in "ready-to-go" status. That means they've already been looked over by a copyeditor and a proofreader. However, we do provide what we call a "content assessment.” Ours is really more of a surface polish, indicating sections that we think don't work particularly well for one reason or another. I'll send that back to the author to make changes or defend their manuscript. Except for actual proofreading, we don't do the editing for the author.
The author gets all of my content assessment notes, then has the right to defend any changes they feel shouldn't be made. We'll go back and forth, compromise and compromise, until the final manuscript is good to go. Then, after proofreading, the author gets to look at THOSE changes and give input.
Do you have a graphic artist on staff?
We do have a phenomenal cover artist named Dara England (http://mycoverart.wordpress.com/previous-designs/ to see some of her work) that I work with directly on the ideas I have for the various covers. Sometimes I get stumped and forward the whole work to her to read and give me some ideas. She usually hits them out of the park.
How involved is the author with the cover graphics?
The author is EXTREMELY involved with the process. It is critical to me that no matter how big Untreed gets, I never lose that dialogue with the author. The final decision on cover art is ultimately ours, but we usually bounce three or four mock-ups off the author to consider. I can't think of a single time yet where the author and I weren't on the same page with the cover. Not bad, considering we have 25+ titles out there right now and a lot more in the pipeline.
How long does it take from submission to publication?
Due to high volume, it typically takes us 60-90 days to respond to submissions. Once we've approved a title, it takes on average 3-5 weeks to bring the title to market, depending on what types of editing or proofreading might need to be done.
Where do you distribute your client’s books?
The shorter list might be where DON'T we distribute! We have distribution agreements with Lightning Source, Overdrive and Kobo that take us throughout the world, but we also work with Apple, Baker and Taylor, Amazon, Smashwords and so many more. We are constantly researching new vendors with whom to place our titles. In addition to our site, Untreed Reads titles are currently available at about 50 retailers worldwide and for every reading device.
What is your royalty split with authors?
It's a 50/50 split after vendor fees. I know the industry has gone back and forth on this one, but we've received plenty of support for our model from not only our authors but from several very large New York literary agents as well. Incidentally, authors who have agents usually have to give up 15% of their royalties to their agent. We're very unique in that we actually split those fees with them if we work with their agent directly. We're now partnered with several agents who are bringing us some really great work.
How much publicity do you provide your authors?
Tons. We partner with a LOT of review and interview sites. We're also active on Facebook, Twitter, Kindleboards, Mobileread forums, Yahoo Groups and anywhere and everywhere we possibly can. Every release gets publicity blitz that goes out to approximately 30 different places, and we are always looking for more.
One last question, do you charge the author any up-front fees?
OUCH! Charge the author fees?????? Are you kidding???
Ahem! REAL publishers don't charge their authors ANYTHING to publish. :) That would be vanity publishing or POD or something. We don't make any money if our authors don't, which is the way it should be. Our authors don't pay for covers, ISBNs...nothing. Just bring us clean manuscripts and we'll take care of the rest.
That's one of those touchy subjects for me. Too many ebook publishers forget that they are in business because of their authors. Authors should be treated like gold, ALWAYS. :) :)
Thanks Jay. It’s been a pleasure learning about Untreed Reads. I wish you great success in the e-publishing world.
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At “Moral Economy” Forum Biden Promises Tax Hikes, Status Quo
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by Jodi Giddings in politics 3 Comments
With Elizabeth Warren nipping at his heels, and after dodging slings and arrows from his fellow army of Democratic presidential candidates for being AWOL from the campaign trail, Joe Biden surfaced again yesterday afternoon, appearing at the Poor People’s Campaign Presidential Forum where they discussed a “moral economy.” And if you guessed he promised voters Free Everything, at a fraction of the cost, you’d be correct.
But before we jump into what he said (I’m sure you can guess!), what exactly is a “moral economy?” Well, the list is long and full of “progressive” policy—that’s never worked in the History of Ever— but essentially a “moral economy” includes “living wages” determined by the federal government; a “moral economy” includes taxing those with more and redistributing to those with less; a “moral economy” includes MORE immigration coupled with rewarding those who broke our immigration laws; and a “moral economy” includes seeding the judiciary with activist judges who’ll interpret the laws in ways Congress didn’t write and couldn’t pass if they did. And if you disagree, well, you’re irredeemably immoral and should be shunned like a bad case of leprosy.
And, naturally, a “moral economy” includes healthcare for all. Pro tip: the socialist takeover of Venezuela originated with a similar platform:
When Hugo Chavez came to power in Venezuela in 1998, he promised health care for all. In 1999, he got it written into the Constitution, which stated: “Health is a fundamental social right, an obligation of the State.”
Which echos the words of every Democrat presidential candidate. Here’s Biden’s version:
Lastly, I discussed how my health care plan will include access to a Medicare-like public option for anyone who wants it.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 17, 2019
Now I know what you’re thinking: Didn’t Joe and his BFF “fix” healthcare back in 2010? And didn’t those of us who paid attention, predicting that the ACA was designed to fail in order to usher in government-controlled, “single-payer” healthcare (which Joe now promises will cover illegals, too), get ridiculed and called “tinfoil hat-wearing conspiracy theorists?” And now we’ve got Uncle Joe affirming that we were, in fact, right all along? Yes to all of that. So I offer this updated slogan for Biden’s second attempt at a healthcare power grab: Big Effing Deal Redux. It really will work this time. And it’ll save taxpayers gazillions. Pinky swear.
Oh, and about that healthcare for all…Biden also promised this:
That’s right. Joe knows how to spend your money better than you do. So the first thing he’ll do when he brings America the Obama White House 3.0—well, after he cures cancer, ends poverty (wink wink, India), and walks on water—will be to increase your taxes (all on his own? Without Congress? There’s a trick). Yes, the federal government—who’s currently raking in historic levels of tax revenue, and refusing to cut any of its obscene wasteful spending—will take back that money they believe is rightfully The-IRS. Begging the question: if all this stuff is “free,” and will cut government expenditures to boot, why must we pay more for it? And what, pray tell, would tax increases do to the flourishing job market, Joe, where there are more job openings than Americans to fill them? Answer: Obama Economy, the Sequel. Only with millions more illegals pressuring the system, and climate change regulation and taxation that’ll make France jealous.
And speaking of Obama, Joe Biden—with a complete lack of self-awareness—uttered this:
I talked about how the greatest sin is the abuse of power — whether economic, or physical, or social. And, it’s our duty to fight back against those who would abuse it.
That starts with access to a real living wage — a $15 minimum wage.
Abuse of power…like, spying on journalists, congresspeople, and your political opposition with the assistance of foreign adversaries? Is that what you mean by “abuse of power,” Joe? Oh, how about using the full heft of the IRS to silence political speech you dislike? Does that qualify? Or how about a secret server in your basement where you try to hide whatever it is you’re doing from the prying eyes of Congress and those pesky voters? This news broke last evening:
The State Department revealed Monday that it has identified “multiple security incidents” involving current or former employees’ handling of Hillary Clinton’s emails, and that 23 “violations” and seven “infractions” have been issued as part of the department’s ongoing investigation.”
Does that qualify, Joe? Oh, never mind. Here’s $15 bucks an hour for the promise of your vote, vassals. We’ll just blame those evil employers when prices rise, and y’all wind up paying more for goods and services and find yourselves right back where you started, and likely without a job at all. Economic genius, right there. Back in chains…er, change.
And then there’s public education:
I discussed how in a Biden Administration, we’ll support teachers and ensure every kid has access to a quality education. Because in America, no child’s future should be determined by their zip code, parents’ income, race, or disability. https://t.co/d1o4WnDczV
Easy: You all like choice, right? Now apply that to public education, where *some* students are mired in failing schools thanks to the lobbying power of teachers’ unions. I’m sure you’ll nip that obstruction to a “quality education for all” right in the bud, right? **checks Joe’s lobby targeting**:
Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Tuesday released the first major policy platform of his campaign, a sweeping education proposal that urges federal investment in low-income schools, supports universal prekindergarten and higher teacher pay, and, he added in a public appearance later, opposes for-profit charter schools.”
So….status quo, then, where teachers’ union support is lusted after, and the word “students” never comes up. This, Mr. Biden, is why my child was home-schooled and now attends a charter.
And, of course, Biden pandered to Hispanic Americans with yet another tweet about a baby separated from an adult at our southern border, without any sense of irony what with his recent flip on the Hyde Amendment, which would force you and I to fund aborting babies up until the moments before, and even during, birth. Note: I know math is hard, but that’s just four months younger than the child you exploited, Joe. But nice try; your former boss’s policies, and those of Congress (of which you were a long-term member), are why these children are making the dangerous trek across the desert in the first place.
So there it is. Joe Biden is the oft-incoherent, geriatric, stale Obama leftover version of every other Democrat candidate running. He’s seemingly corrupt as the day is long, and represents everything that’s wrong with D.C.: he’s part of the good ol’ boy network of back-scratchers, spent decades in D.C., and holds his finger to the political winds to decide his policy position du jour. Do we really want a return to that era, America? Because if your answer is “yes,” the rampant corruption that a Hillary Clinton presidency was meant to cover up will be cemented into the foreseeable future, as well as a Titanic-sized tanking of our economy. And that’s not a future any American should wish to live in.
Feature Image Credit: Wikimedia via photographer Marc Nozell; licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
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If the Democrats win in 2020, why should people who love freedom bend their knees to what will be a heavily Marxist, crony capitalist, an totally corrupt Democratic regime? Just because the drones will have made a terrible mistake doesn’t mean you have to put your head on the block for a legally, but morally illegitimate government. Think cyber revolt. Guns may not be necessary.
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Young researchers nurture passion for science at Heidelberg Laureate Forum
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The Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2018 which took place in the German city of Heidelberg attracted more than 200 young researchers in the fields of mathematics and computer science from 16 countries.
The talented youths who attended the forum had the opportunity to meet with heavy-hitters in various fields, including American computer scientist Vinton Gray Cerf, widely recognized as a “Father of the Internet,” Jeff Dean, Google director of AI, and Peter Scholze, who at one point was Germany’s youngest professor.
Promoting the passion for research
Andreas Reuter, scientific chairperson of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2018, said most young researchers are typically still undecided about their future career.
As such, one of the forum’s main draws is the opportunity it provides for its participants to speak with experts and seek inspiration to pursue new ideas, research projects, and collaborations.
“One of the problems they face is the current trends in the economy. There are so many job opportunities [in other fields] for people with their qualifications so there is a certain danger that the brightest minds will be steered away from science and the whole process of innovation will eventually slow down,” he explained.
Do Trong Hoang, a PhD who currently works at the Hanoi Mathematical Institute and one of the only two Vietnamese selected to join the forum, asserted that the Heidelberg Laureate Forum is a great opportunity for young researchers to meet world-renowned professors and become updated on the latest innovations resulting from their research.
“The program supports young researchers from developing countries like Vietnam by offering them a grant for free travel, meals, and accommodation,” he shared.
Professor Caucher Birkar, the UK-based Kurdish-Iranian mathematician who received the Fields Medal in August this year, said that the students are always welcome as long as they are willing to learn and work hard.
Talking about the initiatives to support students, especially young researchers, director of Google’s AI division Jeff Dean shared that the company regularly offers scholarships and training programs to talented young researchers so that they can improve their experience and knowledge.
Supporting young female researchers
According to Andreas Reuter, many countries face the issue of women being underrepresented in technical fields, a status quo many attribute to traditional gender roles.
“If we want to change something, we need to start at the kindergarten level to make sure that girls are not treated any differently than boys. If we start later, like in primary school, those stereotypes will have already taken root and will be very hard to change,” he emphasized.
The forum’s scientific chairperson shared that besides the one-week meeting, other activities organized by the Heidelberg Laureate Forum include exhibitions and educational events for schools and kindergartens in order to plant the seeds of science, technology, and engineering in youth at a very early age.
He revealed that over the years the forum has actually seen a decline in the percentage of female applicants in each category.
“In the undergraduate category, the percentage of female applicants is around 38 percent. It goes down to 34 percent when we look at PhDs and below 30 percent in the postdoc category,” Reuter noted.
As the level rises, that number continues to fall.
There are far fewer women professors in mathematics and computer science, as well as senior scientists. Therefore, there are fewer female prize winners.
“It means women enter the field but they are not choosing to advance themselves because something has happened along their career path. It is a complex societal problem because women have to take care of their families and children while the way many career systems are set up in many societies is basically that once you leave the system for a while it’s very hard or even impossible to return,” he concluded.
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Lake Frost
Lake banks are steep with grade breaks in close proximity to a public pedestrian walkway. Increased lake levels have been observed following rain events with no apparent positive outfall.
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Lake Frost is a surface water management system operated by the Village of Palm Springs, that provides stormwater attenuation for the surrounding communities including area of the Village south of Alemeda Drive. GIS data shows several local drainage systems discharging to the lake, which was previously believed to outfall northward to the LWDD L-8 canal. Lake Frost lies within a band of lower elevations visible in the LiDAR data that spans the Village of Palm Springs from north to south and falls roughly between Kirk Road and Interstate 95. Nearby areas along Lori Drive and Alemeda Drive were recently added to the FIRM map. The location of Lake Frost, currently owned by the Village of Palm Springs, makes it a convenient route for drainage from nearby areas.
Banks along this lake appear steep and likely exceeded the minimum SFWMD requirements of a 4:1 horizontal:vertical slope. Overly steep slopes can represent a risk to the general public, may be subject to greater degrees of erosion, and can be more difficult to maintain than shallower slopes. An outfall from the lake was not apparent during the first few field investigations. A survey crew was sent to the site in attempt to find an outfall. The survey crew followed the Village drainage ditch from the LWDD L-8 Canal south to Lillian Drive. Along the north side of Lillian Drive, a 21” culvert was found, heading south towards Lake Frost. Along the south side of Lillian Drive a yard drainage and 15” HDPE was found. A soft dig of the area south of Lillian Drive was conducted and the 15” HDPE was found discharging into the existing 21” culvert with no direct connection to Lake Frost.
From discussions with Village Staff, it is our understanding that there were sidewalk improvements conducted in the past that may have resulted in accidentally burying the 21” culvert. No official record of the modification was found during preliminary research, which may have essentially severed the outfall connection for Lake Frost.
SFWMD SWM Permit No. 50-02419-S, Application No. 900510-9, issued to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, covers nearby Thelma and Dobrow Roads and outfalls to Lake Frost and ultimately in to the LWDD L-8 Canal. The permit documents indicate that the lake was originally designed with a 2:1 (horizontal:vertical) slope, whereas the standard is a 4:1 slope.
Recommended Improvements:
Restoration of the outfall connection to the canal on the west side of the lake is necessary. Replacement of the existing HDPE culvert with a 24” RCP should restore the historical outflow capacity.
The schematic design shows installation of a control structure and culvert to pass flow from Lake Frost north to the L-8 Canal via an existing drainage ditch. This drainage ditch should be investigated for the ownership and maintenance responsibilities; if it is not owned by the Village, then it should be taken over or an agreement made with the owner to protect the Village’s drainage needs. An irrigation pump on the northwest corner of the lake may have to be relocated to avoid a conflict with the proposed outfall.
As a future consideration, a second phase is proposed for the Lake Frost drainage system improvements. The Village should consider re-shaping and/or reinforcing the existing lake bank slopes to address long-term maintenance, operation, and safety considerations. Extending the existing slopes to meet the criteria of the SFWMD would result in a decrease of storage capacity, which should be evaluated and estimated prior to commencement of lake bank improvements.
Regulatory Approvals:
Discharge from Lake Frost will outfall to the LWDD L-8 Canal. Approval by the Lake Worth Drainage District will be necessary prior to construction.
Project Cost:
The estimated cost of improvements for the Lake Frost outfall reconstruction is $85,000 and the future phase for the reconstruction of the lake banks is $445,000. The combined total for outfall and lake bank improvements is approximately $525,000. Detailed Opinions of Probable Construction Cost and a Schematic Design drawing are attached.
Construction Plans and Drainage Improvements
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‘The Originals’ Season 4 highlights the reunion of old friends, old enemies
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Characters are coming back in "The Originals" season 4 episode 8. How will they affect the A team?
by Darren Domirez
May 13, 2017 at 5:29 PM Sat 13 May 2017 05:29:50 PM EDT
On Friday’s "#TheOriginals" episode, two familiar faces made an unexpected comeback in New Orleans. Known to fans as conniving characters, both returns with two different agendas.
Welcome old pals...
First, Davina, the one who has introduced Klaus and Hayley to the ancestral realm for a little history lesson on the Hollow. She has also made clear in the past that she's the only one standing between them and the Hollow.
As per the Hollow, their history is being slowly revealed throughout the series where their roots trace back to the werewolves.
The reason why Davina returned to New Orleans has been revealed. Her main intention is to sacrifice Klaus in order to bind the Hollow. Meanwhile, the only one to stop her wrath is Hope Mikaelson who is currently in training during the episode 8.
Secondly, Alaric Saltzman made an unannounced visit where he is last seen during "The Vampire Diaries" series finale.
His return remains puzzling since he openly expressed that he has already retired in fighting. Her noticeable connection with Hope triggers another theory that he might be up for something good this time in the Season 4.
Previously on "The Originals” Season 4:
The pseudo-alliance between Vincent and the Mikaelsons has passed the tests already. However, this blooming relationship may be short-lived when a member of the Hollow’s followers dangled a carrot in front of Elijah’s face.
Klaus has staged a party which everyone predicted to be the next venue for bloodshed as the series goes through another challenging phase. While Klaus tries his best to host the party and remain unnoticed, Vincent has been scanning through the New Orleans’ history books for murder with Elijah.
The same event is happening in “The Originals” and that is what their clan needs to find in order to prepare and plan their next move.
In his research, Vincent has found out that Hollows come out every few years and convince people to commit evil deeds in a cluster of fours.
Adding salt to the wound, Vincent is unhappy with Klaus and Elijah because they have kidnapped Marcel. The duo hid him in an undisclosed location. However, Vincent is left without a choice but fill in Elijah because of the dangers posed by the Hollows.
Saving Klaus and Marcel is Vincent’s best option at the moment.
If he fails to do so, “The Originals” will be wrecked in havoc and bloody hell when the Hollow succeeded in absorbing its desired powers. It will eventually transform into a physical form which is the most powerful enemy they could not match.
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Tribeca Film Review: ‘The Divine Order’
A housewife rebels against sexism by leading the fight for women’s suffrage in 1971 Switzerland in Petra Volpe’s feel-good drama.
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Marie Leuenberger, Max Simonischek, Rachel Braunschweig, Sibylle Brunner, Marta Zoffoli, Bettina Stucky, Therese Affolter, Ella Rumpf. (Swiss-German dialogue)
The long-fought battle for women’s suffrage in America ended in 1920, but it wasn’t until 1971 that Switzerland granted its female population the right to vote. “The Divine Order” revisits this fight for equality through the fictional lens of a housewife in one of the country’s remote villages, where her mounting desire for autonomy and actualization is opposed by backward-thinking cretins of both genders. Though the film’s feel-good construction undercuts its ability to surprise, Petra Volpe’s cine-history lesson remains a mainstream crowd-pleaser adept at inspiring and amusing in equal measure.
Nora (Marie Leuenberger) spends her days doing laundry, making beds and vacuuming around her domineering father-in-law, and her nights cooking and caring for husband Hans (Max Simonischek) and their two sons. At first, see seems agreeably submissive to this life of routine servitude. But unfamiliar stirrings of outrage over her place in society — and that of her female compatriots — soon begin to percolate, triggered by two concurrent incidents: Hans’ refusal to allow her to get a job (a privilege granted to him by law); and her free-spirited teenage niece Hanna (Ella Rumpf) being sent to prison for wanting to be with her older, long-haired boyfriend.
These twin injustices speak to the larger problem of women’s subjugation in Swiss society, the wrongheadedness of which is thrown into sharp relief by the momentous counterculture sweeping the rest of the globe. It’s not long before Nora is standing up to the close-minded leader of her social club, Mrs. Wipf (Therese Affecter) — who claims equality between the sexes is “a sin against nature” — and forming a makeshift suffrage organization ahead of a 1971 ballot vote on the issue. From the start, she’s joined in her campaign by elderly firebrand Vroni (Sibylle Brunner), who resents losing her restaurant because she wasn’t allowed to handle its finances, and Graziella (Marta Zoffoli), a single Italian woman whose curly hair and fashionable threads are signs of her enlightened attitude.
Sick of the status quo, Nora, Vroni and Nora’s sister Theresa (Rachel Braunschweig) — the latter incapable of sitting idly by while her husband condemns daughter Hanna to the Big House — soon visit Zurich. There, in the film’s funniest sequence, they attend a session with a hippie-dippy guru who teaches them to “love your vagina” by passing around mirrors and having them stare into their crotches (which, they’re informed, come in many varieties, including “butterfly,” “bunny” and, for Nora, “tiger”). More than just a jokey scenario, however, the scene — and its revelations that 45-year-old Theresa has never peeked at her womanhood, and that Nora has never had an orgasm — is a sharp depiction of female liberation as a process that’s not only external but, just as important, internal: one that requires the knowledge, and embrace, of one’s own unique value.
“The Divine Order” eventually sees the town’s ladies go on strike ahead of the vote, shacking up together in an act of solidarity that further underscores women’s inherent power as the glue that holds families together. Volpe dramatizes her action with a light touch that allows for flashes of pointed comedy — a comical sex-magazine subplot shows the women as the keepers of everyone’s secrets — even as she maintains a firm focus on the way threats of slander, humiliation, abuse and ostracism are used by the ruling class to maintain privilege.
No prior knowledge of Switzerland’s political evolution is necessary to guess the conclusion of “The Divine Order,” as its feel-good narrative telegraphs much of what’s to come. Yet thanks to its director’s sturdy guidance and Leuenberger’s fine lead performance as Nora, whose resolve is colored by doubt and trepidation, the film never feels stilted or preachy; rather, it radiates an infectious admiration for the courage shown by its heroines in the face of immense obstacles.
Tribeca Film Review: 'The Divine Order'
Reviewed at Tribeca Film Festival, New York, April 25, 2017. Running time: 96 MIN. (Original title: “Die göttliche Ordnung”)
Production: A Zodiac Pictures Production. (International sales: Trust Nordisk, Denmark.) Producers: Reto Schaerli, Lukas Hobi.
Crew: Director, writer: Petra Volpe. Camera (color, widescreen, HD): Judith Kaufmann. Editor: Hansjörg Weissbrich. Music: Annette Focks.
With: Marie Leuenberger, Max Simonischek, Rachel Braunschweig, Sibylle Brunner, Marta Zoffoli, Bettina Stucky, Therese Affolter, Ella Rumpf. (Swiss-German dialogue)
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Our thirtieth still from The Third Man immerses us in a moment of visual pandemonium: so many human figures are clashing with each other directionally and compositionally that it just seems like a throng of people have wandered aimlessly in front of the camera. If we were to chart each individual’s eyeline in this shot, we would have a messy grid of disconnected angles, visually conveying a total lack of communication between them.
Some filmmakers (like Jean Renoir, William Wyler, Jacques Tati, and—maybe most pertinent to our case—Orson Welles) compose lengthy, typically static shots from a more distanced perspective, allowing the viewer to “democratically” peruse the frame, following the action yet absorbing a great deal of supplementary visual information as well. (This has been called “editing in the camera”: guiding the audience’s attention through composition and mise en scène rather than cutting between shots.) But this instance from The Third Man is something else; director Carol Reed and cinematographer Robert Krasker seem to be aiming for visual chaos, filling the frame with figures that don’t seem to have any kind of spatial relationship to each other.
This kind of composition—a tableau setup in which there doesn’t seem to be one focal point or organizing structure—might be familiar to us from very early (pre-classical) cinema, about 1895 to 1910. Before the institutionalized “rules” of Hollywood narrative filmmaking set in (according to which filmmakers “invisibly” cut between shot scales to present the story information as clearly as possible), cinema was caught between a spectacular vehicle for visceral attractions and a storytelling medium. This often meant that busy, elaborate scenes would play out in a somewhat distanced tableau setup, offering the audience little guidance as to where their eyes should be focused (think of the Edison Company’s Life of an American Fireman, the opening to Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon, or early D.W. Griffith shorts like Those Awful Hats).
But today’s cluttered frame from The Third Man suggests something else: whereas pre-classical cinema utilized a tableau setup mostly for technological and logistical reasons (given the size of cameras, it simply wasn’t feasible at the time to set up numerous different perspectives for a single scene, especially since the visual style of the theater still held sway), Reed and Krasker momentarily convey this semi-chaotic nature for a psychological reason. So Still Dots #30 isn’t so much a case of “editing in the camera” as much as it is a lack of editing entirely, in the sense that the viewer’s attention (visual and otherwise) isn’t being directed towards a specific individual or action at this particular moment. Instead, we get the impression of a preponderance of meddling officials, so numerous and uncommunicative that they turn the frame into a slapdash, messy amalgamation.
This visual approach is meant to reaffirm the police’s callous treatment of poor Anna Schmidt. Anna and Holly Martins have just returned to her apartment, only to find it overrun with officers and patrolmen combing through her belongings for any evidence (love letters, forged passports) pertaining to Harry Lime’s disappearance. Jeremy and I have both discussed the brusque tactics employed by the military police and the tense reactions they elicit; on Tuesday, Jeremy pointed out that Anna (a seasoned Viennese) seems more well-equipped to deal with the MPs’ bureaucracy than Holly is (he keeps on playing the brash, cowboy-esque American). In other words, no one seems to be on the same proverbial page in this scene; even Holly and Anna, who have been acting something like cohorts in the previous scenes, have a sudden rift open up between them (Anna barely responds to Holly’s interventions in this scene, and then only grudgingly). The fact that we still don’t know which crimes Harry allegedly committed suggests that the police truly are invading Anna’s privacy for no reason, persecuting innocent individuals in a nightmarish police state. (Only later in the film will their justification be revealed.) Today’s frame, then, visually manifests this complete lack of communication, this tightening web of investigation and persecution, as Anna’s apartment teems with a mob of individuals mostly disinterested in her plight.
The intentional evocation of visual chaos has been a distinguishing characteristic for some filmmakers (Jean-Luc Godard and Dusan Makavejev come to mind), but the most closely aligned to today’s still might be Robert Altman. Admittedly, Altman would seem to be one of the last directors to come to mind in comparison to The Third Man. But for this 1/24th of a second at least, when the seemingly spontaneous movement of individuals through the frame conveys a nebulous ensemble moving in and around the central storyline, Altman comes fleetingly to mind.
Robert Altman's "Nashville" (1975) Image © Paramount Pictures
Altman's "Gosford Park" (2001) Image © Universal Studios
With his penchant for master shots that roam, via leisurely zooms and pans, throughout entire scenes with apparent spontaneity, Altman conveys a dynamic, remarkably rich world that’s both electrifying and compromising in its chaos. (The wealth of extras whose bodies and voices appear momentarily in Altman’s films somehow take on both a vivifying and an alienating tone.) Even United Artists’ promotional materials for The Long Goodbye (1973) seemed to realize this:
Poster for "The Long Goodbye" (Image © MGM/United Artists)
For whatever reason, I can’t look at today’s Third Man still without imagining the camera panning slowly, in raw and improvisatory fashion, through Anna’s apartment while officers’ meaningless background chatter becomes barely audible on the soundtrack. While Altman’s films often create a polyvalent world wherein groups of people can be both harmonious and corrupt (think of the ambivalent ensembles portrayed in MASH or The Player), Still Dots #30 suggests an altogether more sinister conflux of unknown lawmen entrapping Anna within a shapeless mass of sorts. True, only a few frames after today’s still, several characters vacate the screen and the camera focuses more directly on Holly and Calloway’s interaction, so the momentary analogy between The Third Man and Altman dissipates almost as soon as it emerges. This linkage (which may not actually be a linkage at all) is interesting because it seems to have been made possible thanks to our durational project, a fleeting (and perhaps illusory) idea forged from the petrification of an image meant to last only a fraction of a second.
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R.I.P. TO SIR RUN RUN SHAW
Referred to as The "Emperor of Chinese Cinema," by TIME Magazine, Run Run Shaw helped bring a lion's share of the Old School Shaolin Kung Fu flicks that many of us cherish into our hearts & minds. And at the age of 106, he passed away earlier this week. With his brother, the all too familiar SHAW BROTHERS brand was stamped on 800 titles (some say more than 1000) including:
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Run Run Shaw lived his later years as a philanthropist, and married to celebrated Movie Producer Mona Fong (he had previously been married for 50 Years to actress Wong Mei Chun). In 1964, astronomers named an asteroid belt-located between Mars & Jupiter-after Shaw. What better way to honor a LEGEND...
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Luxury in the Wilderness: Why Great Alaska Chose WeatherPort
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When the folks at Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations needed a shelter system that combined durability with comfort, they chose WeatherPort Shelter Systems™.
“That’s what we were trying to achieve — luxury in the wilderness, so to speak,” said Laurence John, one of Great Alaska’s owners. “It’s not an African bush safari, quite, but it’s about as close as you get in Alaska.”
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Located on the shores of Lake Clark National Park and accessible only by air or water, this award-winning destination is in the heart of Alaskan Brown Bear country. Guests get to soak in the rugged beauty of North America’s last wild frontier while witnessing one of the continent’s most majestic animals in the wild.
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Each spacious fabric building came equipped with steel doors and window packages. The Great Alaska staff added cedar decks and other amenities.
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Classical music: This Sunday afternoon, the Pro Arte Quartet and the Hunt Quartet team up for chamber music masterpieces by Mendelssohn and Schubert at the Chazen Museum of Art. You can hear the FREE concert live or stream it
This weekend, on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Chazen Museum of Art offers monthly Sunday chamber music concert with two masterworks featuring the ensemble-in-residence at the museum for more than 30 years: the Pro Arte Quartet.
The program is, in essence, a showcase for master and apprentice ensembles.
This weekend’s “Sunday Afternoon Live From the Chazen” will feature the UW-Madison’s Pro Arte Quartet in the last string quartet – No. 15 in G major, D. 887 — by Franz Schubert.
That’s the same quartet the opening of which was used so effectively by Woody Allen in the soundtrack of the great film “Crimes and Misdemeanors.” (You can hear the opening movement, played by the Juilliard String Quartet, in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
For more about the dramatic historical background of the Pro Arte Quartet (below, in a photo by Rick Langer) — now the oldest surviving string quartet in history — go to: https://www.music.wisc.edu/pro-arte-quartet/
Then, after intermission, together with the graduate student Hunt Quartet, the Pro Arte Quartet will perform the wonderful Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, by Felix Mendelssohn, who composed this masterpiece at 16.
The Hunt Quartet is the graduate string quartet for the Mead Witter School of Music. As project assistants within the School of Music, the quartet performs concerts at the School of Music, University events, as well as community outreach.
Members work closely with faculty, including the Pro Arte Quartet, and with cello Professor Uri Vardi as their principal coach. Other artists who have worked with the Hunt Quartet include violist Nobuko Imai, violist Lila Brown and members of the Takacs String Quartet.
The quartet is also the integral part of the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s “Up Close and Musical” program, visiting area schools to teach students about fundamentals of music and the string quartet. This fall, the Hunt Quartet visited Lindbergh Elementary, Stoner Prairie Elementary, Blessed Sacrament School, Sauk Trail Elementary, Thoreau Elementary and Shorewood Hills Elementary.
The Hunt Quartet is sponsored by Kato Perlman and the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
This year’s members (below, from left, in a photo by Katrin Talbot) are Kyle Price, cello; Vinicius “Vinny” Sant’Ana, violin; Blakeley Menghini, viola; Chang-En Lu, violin.
The concert starts at 12:30 p.m. CDT in Brittingham Gallery 3 and will runs until about 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public. You can attend in person. But you can also live-stream the concert.
Here is a web page with more information about the groups, the program, attendance and a link for streaming:
https://www.chazen.wisc.edu/about/news/in-the-news/sunday-afternoon-live-with-the-pro-arte-quartet-may-6/
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Classical music: Pianist Alon Goldstein and the UW’s Pro Arte Quartet perform Scarlatti, Mozart and Brahms this coming Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Farley’s
Acclaimed Israeli pianist Alon Goldstein (below, in a photo by Cigna Magnoli) returns to Madison this weekend for a Salon Piano Series concert in which he will be joined by University of Wisconsin-Madison’s own Pro Arte Quartet.
There will be two performances: on Saturday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 11, at 4 p.m. Both performances are at Farley’s House of Pianos, 6522 Seybold Road, on Madison’s far west side neat West Towne Mall.
Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door, with $10 admission for full-time students. You can buy tickets by calling Farley’s at (608) 271-2626 or going online at www.brownpapertickets.com
An artist’s reception follows each concert and is included in the ticket price.
Goldstein will begin the concert with solo Scarlatti sonatas, one of which he’ll play on a clavichord built by Tim Farley. (A half-hour before each concert, a video about the restoration of the 1908 Chickering concert grand that Goldstein will play on will be screened.)
Then the Pro Arte Quartet (below top, in a photo by Rick Langer) and UW-Madison double bassist David Scholl (below bottom) will join him on stage for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, in a chamber music arrangement, and the Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34. (You can hear the opening movement, with an engaging graphic display of its structure, of the Brahms Quintet, played by pianist Stephen Hough and the Takacs String Quartet, in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
According to a press release: “Alon Goldstein is one of the most original and sensitive pianists of his generation, admired for his musical intelligence, dynamic personality, artistic vision and innovative programming.
“He has played with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the San Francisco, Baltimore, St. Louis, Dallas, Houston, Toronto and Vancouver symphonies as well as the Israel Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Los Angeles and Radio France Orchestra. He played under the baton of such conductors as Zubin Mehta, Herbert Blomstedt, Vladimir Jurowski, Rafael Frübeck de Burgos, Peter Oundjian, Yoel Levi, Yoav Talmi, Leon Fleisher and others.
“The New York Times’ senior music critic Anthony Tommasini wrote of Goldstein’s performance: “Here was a beautifully balanced approach to the score, refined yet impetuous, noble yet spirited.” The Philadelphia Inquirer stated “Such performances take a kind of courage so seldom heard these days you want to hear him at every possible opportunity.”
About the Salon Piano Series
Now in its fifth season, Salon Piano Series was founded by Tim and Renée Farley to continue the tradition of intimate salon concerts at Farley’s House of Pianos.
The setting replicates that experienced by audiences throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and offers audiences the chance to hear artists whose inspiring performances are enhanced by the setting and the fine pianos.
Concerts take place at Farley’s House of Pianos and feature historic pianos restored in the Farley’s workshop. For more information, go to: www.SalonPianoSeries.org
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West Kildonan Collegiate Blog
Written By: Christina T. and Tye M.
SLAM is the Sustainable Living Academy Manitoba program offered at West Kildonan Collegiate in the Seven Oaks School Division, in Manitoba, Canada. In SLAM our goal is to learn and become leaders of a sustainable future in all aspects. This means environmentally and culturally. As students, we worked hard on our own individual assignments and even more so to contribute to group projects such as setting up a new composting system in the school, and putting together multiple presentations for school assemblies.
Perhaps our biggest project was a National Climate Change project in partnership with Green Learning. The entire event was meant to share information and concerns of climate change that would then be composed into a single report by ten students. This report would then be viewed by Minister Catherine Mckenna. One of our very own students, Victor Selby, was selected to fly to Ottawa to help in the making of the Canadian Youth Call to Action On Climate Change! The results of our work can be seen at http://www.climateaction150.ca/
However, the most exciting part of this course was the internships and volunteering experiences we gained. Many of us got to volunteer in a variety of locations like, the Concordia hospital, at Forest Park school to teach young immigrant children English, and over the summer, at the school’s garden where we grew ancient Indigenous squash.
The Story of the Squash
This summer we were given some mysterious squash seeds. Our teachers, Mrs. Eckton and Mrs. Erickson, were gifted nine ancient seeds by the Aboriginal Community Campus in Winnipeg, under the condition that no seeds were to be sold for profit, but only gifted. We received a letter along with signatures from each student from the Aboriginal Community Campus, when given the seeds. In the letter, it asked that we don’t name the squash because naming something is a “western philosophy that shows ownership over something and the Menominee Nation has chosen to not name this squash”. That conflicts with their cultural belief that we cannot own what has been “created by nature”, and “that everything created by Earth should be shared in harmony with all of it’s creatures”. So, with the new seeds and a community garden at the school we thought that it would be great to grow a few right there.
We were told that the ancient seeds came from an archaeological site on ancient First Nations grounds in the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin. The ancient squash seeds were supposedly found within a clay pot dating back at least 800 years. However, with further research, it turns out that this simply wasn’t the case. The seeds had been carefully grown for decades, from generation to generation by First Nation descendants in Miami Nation in Indiana.
What we think happened to cause the change in stories, was that David Wrone, emeritus historian at the University of Wisconsin, received a few seeds from gardeners of the Miami Nation of Indiana. He then wrote to White Earth Seed Library about these seeds, but would also later write that he’d also received a different species of squash seeds found within a cave located in Kentucky. The seeds were referred to as “Gete Okosomin” by Winona LaDuke, which means “Big old squash”. David Wrone compared the seeds from Kentucky to the Gete Okosomin, saying that they were “smallish and not as tasty.” Over time the stories most-likely got mixed up and then turned into the modern myth of an ancient indigenous squash discovered at an archaeological site.
Regardless, these giant squash still grow bright orange and up to 2 feet long. The species is now making a bigger comeback by obtaining more publicity as word of the new urban myth spreads. Another effect is the continuation of First Nation tradition, by sharing the gifts of squash seeds. Many tribes and communities such as White Earth Land Recovery Project, have been giving these seeds to local farmers, so that they can start to grow them for themselves. To preserve their purity, farmers are advised to grow these squash separately from other squash species, zucchinis, and cucumbers.
Growing the Squash
With respect to the Aboriginal Community Campus’ requests, we decided to grow the squash in the community garden at school and anyone who wanted to harvest the squash was allowed to. To start we asked for some guidance from Brian Etkin on how to first handle these seeds. He advised that we try to grow a few seeds first indoors to see which would germinate and which would not. We let the seeds soak in a beaker of distilled water for 24 hours before burying them in 1 inch of soil indoors. A total of five that germinated, and three were put in the community garden over the summer. The rest were taken home by our teachers.
Two were planted in a raised bed, and one in the circle garden. The circle garden provided plenty of space for the squash to grow which turned out to be the best spot to plant it. It spread out along the beans and corn, and over the carrots, without disturbing them. This plant yielded the biggest squash out of all three squash seeds we planted; 60 cm long, 19 cm wide and weighing 5.4 kg! Overall the squashes tasted mild and sweet, with possibly a hint of melon.
It was just so exciting to see them grow over the summer. They had first started out as little squash seedlings, and soon spread new vines that kept growing all summer. Big, pretty yellow flowers that were shaped like cups, grew even bigger squash. Dozens of seeds have been saved and we are now debating what we should do with them. We plan to give them to other communities, and maybe even plant them the new Seven Oaks School Division Agriculture Learning Centre. One thing for sure, they will be growing again in our circle garden!
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Draft Agenda
National Conference of Democrats for Life of America
July 26 - 28, 2019 / Kellogg Center in East Lansing, Michigan
[times and presentation titles are subject to change]
[updated 6/11/19]
Friday Evening 7:00-9:00pm What’s It All About?
The Meaning of ‘Pro-Life for the Whole Life’
John Whitehead, president of the Consistent Life Network
Personal Experiences of Abortion and its Aftermath
LoriJo Nerad, past national director of Women Victimized by Abortion
Aimee Beltrain, a national leader of Surrendering the Secret
Medical Aspects of Fetal Development and Abortion
Dr. Melissa Halvorson-Smith, a pro-life ob-gyn physician who formerly performed abortions
Saturday Morning 9:00-12:00pm Human Life and Dignity at Risk
Interplanetary Perspectives on the Nature of Human Life: Can Pro-Lifers and Pro-Choicers Ever Understand One Another?
Kenneth Darga, president of the Michigan chapter of Democrats for Life of America
An Inconvenient Truth: Abortion and Race in America
Monica Sparks, Democratic County Commissioner for Kent County and board member of Michigan Democrats for Life End of Life Issues
End-of-Life Issues
Jason Negri, Associate Director of the Patient Rights Council
Robert Anderson, elder law attorney and board member of Michigan Democrats for Life (POST: A New Michigan Alternative to Physician-Assisted Suicide)
Threats to the Lives and Dignity of Refugees and Immigrants
Sr. Attracta Kelly, immigration attorney and former prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters
[second speaker not yet confirmed ]
Saturday Afternoon 1:30-3:15pm Communicating Life Issues Across Ideological Divides
Communicating Across the Pro-Life/Pro Choice Divide
Ed Rivet, former legislative director of Michigan Right to Life and current executive director of the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum
Do You Have to Be a Religious Conservative to Be Pro-Life?
Terissa Bukovinac, a pro-life atheist feminist Democrat and executive director of Pro-Life San Francisco
When Is Environmental Policy a Life Issue?
Bob Delaney, Senior Environmental Scientist, State of Michigan
[second speaker not yet confirmed]
Saturday Afternoon 3:15-5:30pm Demand-Side Approaches to Abortion
Support Services for Pregnant Women and Mothers
Soraya Nowland, director of the New Life Center
Lindsay Walters, executive director of Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing
Public Policies that Address the Demand Side of Abortion
Mark Brewer, former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party and past chair of the Association of State Democratic Chairs
Promoting Human Life and Dignity Through Health Care Policy
Bart Stupak, former congressman from Michigan’s 1st Congressional District
Rep. Katrina Jackson, a pro-life Democratic legislator from Louisiana
Update on Activities of Democrats for Life of America
Kristen Day, Executive Director of DFLA
Sunday Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Services
9:00am Church services at the Kellogg Center (conference registration not required)
Catholic Mass with Bishop Earl Boyea
Non-denominational Protestant service with Pastor Jacque McDaniel [not yet confirmed]
Additional places of worship in East Lansing are listed at:
https://www.localprayers.com/US/East-Lansing-MI/215210
Sunday Morning 10:30-12:30pm The Challenge of Being a Whole-Life Democrat
Perspectives on Being a Whole-Life Democrat
Joel Sheltrown, former Democratic legislator from northern Michigan
Perspectives on Recent Pro-Choice Legislation in New York
Michele Sterlace-Accorsi, president of Feminists Choosing Life
Perspectives on Changing Democratic Party Platforms
Joan Barry, former Democratic legislator from Missouri
A series of brief updates on state chapter activities
Sunday Afternoon 2:00-5:00pm Pro-Life Films and Services
(conference registration not required)
A showing of pro-life films, along with a presentation and discussion with Brandy Meeks, vice president of Abby Johnson’s ministry ‘And Then There Were None’ which helps abortion workers leave the industry.
In lieu of an admission fee, attendees who are not registered for the conference will be asked to make a financial contribution to one of the pro-life organizations that has an information table at the conference.
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Daily Current Affairs 21 September 2017
Daily Current Affairs 21 September 2017: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
This post contains important current affairs of 21 September 2017. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 21 September 2017. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 21 September 2017 Current affairs test.
1. Film on murdered journalist Gauri Lankesh to be made
A Kannada film will be made by director AMR Ramesh who knew Gauri Lankesh personally.
He said that his focus will be on who killed her and would be done with clarity.
2. Meals served on train to have details of quantity, supplier
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has directed officials to ensure that meals served onboard trains carry information about quantity, date of packing and the contractor supplying it.
As of now, the packets only mention if the food is vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
3. IIT Bombay partially rolls back hiked fee
After students protested against the fee hike introduced in May this year, the institute has decided to partially roll back.
The roll back varies between 28-43% depending on various categories.
4.150 people trapped after dam collapses in Maharashtra
A check dam on Pimpaldoh lake in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar collapsed causing flooding and inundation in Arangaon village .
They have been rescued by the National Disaster Response Force teams which were rushed to the spot.
1. Musharraf blames Zardari for Benazir Bhutto’s murder
Pakistan’s ex-President Pervez Musharraf accused former PM Benazir Bhutto’s husband Asif Ali Zardari of Bhutto’s murder.
Musharraf claimed that Zardari,who co-chaired the People’s Party of Pakistan after Bhutto’s death had the most to gain from her murder.
2. Maria towards Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane Maria which struck the Dominica Island made landfall in Puerto Rico.
It is likely to reach the Turks and Calicos Islands, the Bahamas and travel north into the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Have short range nukes to counter Indian conflict : Pakistan
Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the country has short range nuclear weapons to counter India’s Cold Start military doctrine.
Pakistan is on course of having 350 nuclear weapons, the world’s third largest stockpile after US and Russia.
4. China gets world’s fastest bullet train
China started operating the world’s fastest bullet train, Fuxing between Beijing and Shanghai.
The train has an average speed of 350 km/hr and maximum speed of 400 km/hr.
1. Birla Sun Life, Max Life initiate merger talks
Analjit-Singh promoted Max Financial services is in talks with Aditya Birla Group to explore a merger of their life insurance businesses.
Singh is also in talks with Apax Partners to sell his 30% stake in Max Financial.
2. Yes Bank cuts over 2,500 jobs
Private sector lender Yes Bank cut nearly 2,500 jobs citing reasons such as digitisation and bad performance.
The bank had 20,851 employees at the end of June.
3. BlackRock sells Singapore office tower for $1.5 billion
World’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, is selling its Asia Square Tower 2 in Singapore.
The deal will mark Singapore’s second largest office building sale.
Last year, Qatar Investment Authority had bought Tower 1 from Black Rock for $2.5 billion.
1. Dhoni becomes 6th cricketer to play 300 ODI’s for India
MS Dhoni played 303 ODI’S overall with the former captain having played 3 ODI’s for Asia XI in 2007.
Sachin Tendulkar has played most ODI’s for India at 463 followed by Rahul Dravid at 340.
2. Sindhu, Saina crash out of Japan Open
Sindhu lost to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara and Saina lost to Spain’s Carolina Marin in the second round.
Both of them lost to their opponents in straight sets.
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) News Press Room Bow-to-Stern Condition-Based Class for U.S. Navy’s MSC
ABS to pilot bow-to-stern Condition-Based Class for U.S. Navy’s MSC
Landmark project is a first for the classification industry
(Houston) ABS today announced it is engaged in a two-year project with the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) to deliver the industry’s first bow-to-stern Condition-based Class asset management program.
The objective of the two-year joint project is a landmark advancement in the classification industry—enabling the move from purely calendar-based surveys to an entirely condition-based classification model—using digital solutions to increase MSC’s operational availability and flexibility.
Throughout the project, ABS is collecting data from newly installed hull sensors, as well as from sensors on all classed machinery on board three MSC vessels. To establish precise baseline conditions, ABS is performing an in-depth survey assessment on structures and machinery and building Digital Twins for each vessel. Combined with ABS’ advanced analytics, the Digital Twins detect abnormal behavior, providing an early warning and the opportunity to mitigate problems before they occur. With this vessel-wide intelligence, ABS and MSC will have a holistic view of the entire vessel’s structural health and real-time performance of onboard equipment.
“Integrating condition-based maintenance into the survey model is the future of class, and we are delivering it today,” said ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki. “The ABS Condition-based Class Model solution will help MSC target critical areas for repair, prioritize maintenance requirements, and more efficiently schedule and use resources to improve availability. The project objectives are to reduce downtime, provide greater operational flexibility, allow ships to remain in service longer and meet mission demands, while also meeting class requirements.”
“We are pleased to have ABS as a trusted partner in this digital journey,” said MSC Engineering Director, Andrew Busk. “Through the condition-based maintenance program, we are working with ABS to achieve a heightened level of vessel readiness, leveraging data in altogether new ways. The program will provide a data platform to support timely decisions as well as enhanced planning of vessel overhaul and repair periods.”
ABS is working in an unprecedented degree of integration with both MSC and vendors to share data and enrich the digital picture of each vessel:
USNS Spearhead, an expeditionary fast transport craft
USNS Amelia Earhart, a dry cargo/ammunition vessel
USNS Pomeroy, a large RO/RO vessel
The ABS digital team is leveraging a robust cloud-based data platform, data analytics and models to unlock deep vessel performance insights and more accurately predict system vulnerabilities and risks. As each of MSC’s Digital Twins continues to produce information, ABS analytics will continue to refine its understanding of the vessel, delivering enhanced predictive maintenance capabilities.
“I am proud to add this to the long list of pioneering developments ABS has delivered.” said Wiernicki. “This Condition-based Class Model solution allows ABS to offer surveys focused on the actual condition of critical structures and machinery, rather than on prescribed timelines. Merging our extensive knowledge of marine and offshore assets with rigorous data science and advanced analytics, ABS can provide a comprehensive real-time picture of a vessel’s condition and state of readiness.”
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Astros clinch AL West with 7-1 win over Mariners
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Paxton, Cruz pace Mariners past Mets, 9-1
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Judge nearly leaves yard in Yankees’ 5-1 win over Mariners
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Cruz drives in 4; Mariners cruise past Twins 14-3
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Home » News » Former Red Bud Assisted Living Center Aide Admits Caretaker Neglect
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A 20-year-old Perkins woman, who admitted she failed to administer medication to residents at Red Bud Assisted Living Center in Perkins when she was an aide there two years ago, has been prohibited by a Payne County judge from working as a health care provider as a condition of the probation she was put on last week.
Stephanie Micheal Payne, who pleaded guilty to caretaker neglect last week, was also ordered by Associate District Judge Stephen Kistler to have a mental health vocational assessment, perform any recommended follow-up, and pay the cost of her incarceration as well as $500 in assessments, court records show.
Payne was given credit for the 30 days she had served in jail, which was one of the conditions for her four-year deferred sentence, court records show.
Payne had been arrested by Perkins Police Investigator Charles Danker when the charge was filed on Nov. 8, 2017, and released on $25,000 bail on Dec. 8, 2017, court records show.
The Perkins officer had been assigned on Oct. 23, 2017, to investigate an allegation that Payne, then 18, failed to administer medication to residents at Red Bud and disposed of the medication in a trash can on Oct. 22, 2017, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., according to an affidavit.
When the investigator spoke to Payne on Oct. 23, 2017, “Stephanie denied throwing any pills away and claimed she took her trash out at the end of her shift,” according to the affidavit.
That same day, the investigator spoke to another medication aide, who “informed me she received a complaint from a resident that she didn’t receive her daily medication,” the affidavit said.
That aide, who contacted the facility’s executive director, “located between 30 and 50 pills in the trash can on the medication cart,” still in cups as if prepared for administration to residents, the affidavit said.
The then-executive director of Red Bud Assisted Living Center “reviewed video and provided a timeline of the events by Stephanie Payne,” the affidavit said.
At 2:10 p.m. “Stephanie is seen on video removing multiple med cups from the top drawer of the med cart, stacking them on top of one another and throwing them in the trash can on the med cart,” the affidavit said.
During a second interview at the Perkins Police Department on Oct. 24, 2017, Payne admitted to throwing two residents’ 5 p.m. medication away “because she didn’t have time to give it (in) the time window that they can administer a resident medication,” the affidavit said.
“Stephanie tried to justify throwing multiple pill cups away claiming they were not full. Stephanie tried to place the blame on a co-worker…Stephanie also tried to blame the camera system for having a glitch. Stephanie stated she threw medication away because she didn’t have time to give it and claimed it was a total of 7 pills in two cups for two residents,” the affidavit said.
Since Payne was given a deferred sentence last week, she will not have a criminal record if she successfully completes her four-year probationary period.
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Home » News » Stillwater Man Admits Child Abuse
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(Stillwater, Okla.) — A Stillwater man who admitted using unreasonable force on a 5-year-old male relative by hitting him with a military-style canvas belt that left significant bruising has been sentenced to serve one year in the Payne County Jail followed by four years of probation, a court official said.
Matthew Christopher Pullen, 27, was ordered last week to pay $400 restitution, a $960 prosecution fee, a $250 fine, and a $150 victims’ compensation fund assessment, along with providing a DNA sample, the court official said.
Pullen, who had been free on $5,000 bail, reported on June 18 to serve his jail sentence for child abuse, the court official said.
Pullen had been arrested on March 5, 2018, at his rural Stillwater home by Payne County Sheriff’s Deputy David Sloan, court records show.
The boy and his sister were removed from the residence on the order of Payne County Associate District Judge Stephen Kistler and placed in the custody of a couple with Meadows of Hope in Lincoln County, an affidavit said.
The sheriff’s deputy had been called that day to assist a state Department of Human Services worker, who said the boy’s mother saw the spanking and “stated it was bad,” Sloan’s affidavit said.
Photos of the boy’s injuries showed “on the front, side and back of (the boy’s) right leg multiple dark-colored bruises. One area of (the boy’s) right leg that was bruised had two bruises that went approximately halfway around the front, outside and back of (the boy’s) leg, the deputy wrote in his affidavit.
“The bruises that I observed in the photos were not consistent with a discipline spanking,” the deputy wrote in his affidavit.
The boy also had a red mark on his chest and light bruising on the front of his left thigh, the affidavit said.
Asked what type of belt he used, “Pullen lifted his sweatshirt and stated ‘this one that I’m wearing,'” a military-style canvas belt, often worn with an Army combat uniform, the affidavit said.
“I informed Pullen I wore a similar-style belt and could not see how he could cause that much bruising unless he was using excessive force,” while hitting the boy, the deputy wrote in his affidavit.
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A trip through Namibia’s vast seascapes and stretches of desert allows you to experience the diversity of this country. Travel to Namibia’s remote northwest to encounter the indigenous Himba people, and enjoy the German influence on the country’s art, cooking and architecture.
The sand dunes throughout Namibia are home to spectacular wildlife and amazing vistas.
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The timeless country of Namibia is a land of contrasts. Home to 13 distinct cultural groups still enriched with ancient traditions, Namibia’s rich and colourful culture is the result of the fusion of German, European and South African traditions, customs and architecture. With rough seascapes, remote deserts, jagged mountains, spectacular wildlife, colonial cities and a striking assortment of cultures, Namibia is fast becoming one of Africa’s hottest destinations.
The best time to visit is during the winter dry season from May to October when you can expect clear, warm and sunny days and cold, clear nights. During the rainy season between January and March, temperatures can become hot and roads may be difficult to negotiate, but you can witness the impressive desert bloom into flower.
SOSSUSVLEI The stunning Sossusvlei is the most amazing red sand dunes in the world.
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Game drives in the Etosha National Park in search of the big five.
DAMARALAND Dramatic geological formations and the possibility of seeing some of the largest free-ranging population of desert-adapted black rhino in Africa.
SWAKOPMUND Swakopmund is a quaint desert seaside town.
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Australian ordinary passport holders do not usually require a visa to enter Namibia as a tourist for a period of up to 90 days. It is recommended that passports be valid for six months beyond intended stay. Travellers should also be able to show documentation confirming their ability to financially maintain themselves during their stay, as well as tickets and entry documents for their next destination. Travellers are recommended to contact a Namibian representative on the details below for further information and to ensure their specific circumstances make them eligible to enter Namibia without a visa.
Electrical Socket types: Indian and the larger South African. Voltage: 220-240 volts (same as Australia, no voltage/frequency converter required). Modem Plug Type: South African.
Country Code for Namibia: +264 Visa Global Assistance: Call the US on +1 303 967 1096 Emergency Services: Ambulance - 203 2276 Fire - 203 2270 Police - 1011 These emergency services numbers may not be available in all areas of Namibia.
With rich deposits of natural minerals, Namibia can be a good place for the enthusiast to buy crystals and gems – but don't expect many bargains, as the industry is far too organised. For the amateur, the desert roses (sand naturally compressed into forms like flowers) are unusual and often cheap, while iridescent tiger's eye is rare elsewhere and very attractive.
Tipping for good service is only expected in upmarket tourist establishments but is officially prohibited in national parks and reserves. A service charge is included in many restaurant bills – if not, and the service was satisfactory, a tip of 10% is standard.
Transfers and game drives in Namibia are usually conducted in open-sided 4X4 vehicles.The country's good infrastructure means that many visitors to Namibia hire a car for a self-drive holiday which makes for independent, flexible travel within the ambit of a pre-planned itinerary. Self-drivers staying at private reserves join the other guests for guided game drives in 4X4s.
English, German, Afrikaans, Bantu and Khoisan.
Extended greetings and handshakes are very important in most Namibian cultures. When food and drink is offered, it is polite to accept. There is a general emphasis on emotional restraint in public, and public displays of affection between spouses or lovers are frowned upon, especially in rural areas.
The following information is intended as a guide only and in no way should it be used as a substitute for professional medical advice relative to a travellers individual needs and vaccination history. No guarantee is made as to its accuracy or thoroughness. For further information, please contact The Travel Doctor on 1300 658 844. Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for travellers to Namibia. Frequent or long stay travellers should consider vaccination against hepatitis B. Vaccination against rabies (particularly if working with animals) and typhoid (particularly when travelling to areas with poor sanitation and hygiene) should be considered by travellers to Namibia. There is a risk of malaria in some parts of Namibia and dengue fever also occurs, thus insect avoidance measures and anti malarial medication may be necessary depending on your itinerary. Travellers are advised to drink bottled water and avoid ice cubes and raw/undercooked food. Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure to diseases such as schistosomiasis (bilharzia). Regardless of destination, all travellers should be up-to-date with their routine "background" vaccinations including a recent annual influenza vaccination. Please consult a medical practitioner or contact The Travel Doctor for your specific risk to these preventable diseases and the appropriate avoidance measures. Australians travelling to Namibia should ensure that they have adequate travel insurance to cover the length of their stay. Medications that are legal in Australia may be illegal in other countries. For further information on insurance, taking medication overseas and other issues please visit www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips.
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Home Totton and Waterside Calshot and Lepe Prince Charles unveils ‘secret garden’ to celebrate century of Exbury green fingers
Prince Charles unveils ‘secret garden’ to celebrate century of Exbury green fingers
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Prince Charles meets gardener Emma Bouchard, with gardener Paul Eaton and garden designer Marie-Louise Agius (right)
THE Prince of Wales gave his royal seal of approval to celebrations marking 100 years of Exbury Gardens.
Prince Charles officially opened the new Centenary Garden at the popular New Forest attraction a century on from when it was founded by banker and plantsman Lionel de Rothschild.
During a visit yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), Prince Charles unveiled a commemorative plaque and was given a tour of the new feature by its award-winning designer Marie-Louise Agius, Lionel’s great-grand-daughter.
He also followed in the footsteps of previous royals, including the Queen, by planting a tree – a drought-resistant ornamental beech – and went on to meet members of the Rothschild family who still live at Exbury, the gardening team, estate staff and volunteers.
The Prince of Wales unveiling the plaque in the new Centenary Garden at Exbury Gardens
The current Lionel de Rothschild, grandson of Exbury Gardens’ founder and current chairman of Exbury Gardens Trust, said: “We are deeply honoured that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has opened the new Centenary Garden.
“Over the past 100 years, members of the Royal Family have been welcomed a number of times to Exbury Gardens to enjoy their beauty and to plant commemorative trees.”
The VIP event was also attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson, High Sheriff of Hampshire Sarah Le May, New Forest District Council chair Cllr Allan Glass, and Hampshire County Council chair Cllr Charles Choudhary.
Created in 1919, Exbury has grown to become a 200-acre garden filled with rare plants, shrubs and trees, and is renowned for its colourful rhododendrons.
Lionel’s passion for collecting and breeding plants, and his support and sponsorship of the early 20th century plant hunters, was key to its horticultural diversity.
Prince Charles with designer Marie-Louise Agius in the new Centenary Garden at Exbury Gardens
The celebratory Centenary Garden, which contains subtle nods to the Rothschild family history, was planted two years ago in an old tennis court, almost at the centre of Exbury Gardens, and was carefully hidden from public view whilst it grew and matured.
Now open to visitors, its scores of shrubs, climbers and perennials are in full bloom, providing a fragrant spot for the public to explore.
Marcus Agius, chair of the Exbury Gardens board of directors, said: “We are delighted that His Royal Highness met our gardening team and the volunteers who work so diligently to keep Exbury Gardens looking beautiful throughout the year, as well as the contractors who constructed the new Centenary Garden.
“This is a garden that has been built to stand the test of time and we are thrilled that visitors can now explore and enjoy it.”
Centenary celebrations at Exbury have included an award-winning display at the recent RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Millais Nurseries, a new history exhibition at Exbury’s visitor entrance, and the planting of over 100,000 bulbs which bloomed in time for the 2019 season opening.
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Flitch of Bacon
The Street, Little Dunmow, Dunmow, CM6 3HT, United Kingdom
28th Jun 2019 review
view into kitchen
tapenade and goat cheese puff canape
eel tartlet
tomato starter
tomato open sandwich
chicken and carrot
apple pre dessert
strawberry dessert
rum baba served
rum baba cut open
chef Tim Allen
This pub restaurant is tucked away in the village of Little Dunmow in Essex, a sleepy place with a church and some thatched cottages, and not a great deal else. The Flitch of Bacon is named after a traditional prize of a cured and salted side of pork given in a folk ritual in Dunmow that used to be held every four years and dates back to the 12th century. Since December 2015 the restaurant/pub, part owned by Daniel Clifford of Midsummer House, has been the home of chef Tim Allen. Mr Allen gained a Michelin star at Launceston Place and also at The Wild Rabbit in Oxfordshire. Prior to that he worked at Midsummer House, for seven years at Whatley Manor and for four years with John Burton-Race at both Ortolan and at The Landmark Hotel. The Flitch of Bacon has a cosy dining room and a little garden at the back where you can have a drink in good weather. A few vegetables, such as courgette flowers, are grown out here for use in the kitchen. There are also three bedrooms for those wishing to stay the night.
There was a tasting menu at £70 and a short three-course lunch menu at £32. The wine list had 149 full bottles plus a selection of halves. The median price was £86 and ranged from £21 to £255, and the markup to reail price was precisely three times on average. Sample references included Merlot Reserva De Gras, Colchagua 2017 at £27 for a bottle that you can find in the high street for £8, Lionheart Shiraz Dandelion Vineyards 2016 at £42 compared to its retail price of £16, and Wild Sauvignon Blanc Greywacke 2016 at £69 for a wine that will set you back £26 in a shop. At the posh end of the list, Château Nénin 2009 was £145 compared to its retail price of £82, and Krug NV champagne was £255 for a wine whose current market value is £179.
Our meal began with a pair of canapés. A black olive puff was filled with goat cheese foam and black olive tapenade and was very pleasant, the casing delicate and the flavour combination enjoyable. Better still was a tartlet with brown butter chicken, smoked eel and Jersey royal potato with Avruga caviar, brought together with an emulsion of beetroot and smoked eel. This was gorgeous, the eel terrific and combining beautifully with the other elements (average 16/20 nibbles, but more for the tartlet).
Bread was made from scratch on the premises, a choice of excellent seeded focaccia with lovely soft texture, and oatmeal brioche with Iberico lardo (16/20). The first dish of the menu was a dish of Datterini tomatoes from Sicily, with iced basil pesto and green olive granite with smoked Marcona almonds. On the side was “pan tomaca”, a Catalonian breakfast dish of toast topped with tomato, and in this case with Iberico ham. The tomatoes had excellent flavour and the combination with the pesto and olive elements was refreshing and summery. The pan tomaca was lovely, the Iberico ham elevating this simple dish to a higher level (16/20).
This was followed by carrots cooked in chicken fat, accompanied by chicken wings, carrot mousse with goat curd, beurre noisette chicken jus and toasted pine nuts, and a garnish of crisp chicken skin. This was a superb dish, the chicken skin crisp ultra delicate, the carrot and chicken working really well together, the sauce having plenty of flavour (17/20).
A large hand-dived Orkney scallop was carefully cooked and had excellent natural sweetness, served with English peas and a gently spiced vadouvan infusion, which is a French word for a masala spice mix with shallots and garlic. The peas had nice flavour and the fluffed up sauce, with its subtle spices, worked nicely to lift the scallop without overwhelming it (16/20).
Cutlet of Herdwick lamb also came with glazed shoulder of lamb that had been glazed and compressed. This was accompanied by ratatouille with smoked anchovies, courgette flowers and a little cube of crispy polenta. The lamb, especially the shoulder, had very good flavour, and the vegetables were a pleasant accompaniment. This was a nice dish, though for me lacking the star quality of some of the other dishes (14/20).
A pre dessert of iced cucumber came with lime and mint, candied cucumber and compressed apple, with a lime sour emulsion with gin. This was refreshing and pleasant, though for me the cucumber did not add a lot of value (15/20). The first of two dessert courses was strawberries along with lemon verbena sorbet and strawberry gel. There was also a custard coated in white chocolate. This was a nicely balanced dish, the acidity of the fruit cutting through the chocolate, the strawberries having plenty of flavour (16/20).
This was followed by rum baba, a tricky dish to make, or at least to make well. The bread base came with yuzu and apricot juice along with mango, pineapple and passion fruit juice. There was a topping of dark rum, and on the side was Chantilly cream flavoured with coconut. The curse of baba is dryness, and it is a difficult one to avoid. The version here was not overly dry, but not as moist as the ideal. It didn’t quite have the airy lightness of the Alain Ducasse rum baba at Louis XV that for me is the benchmark version of this dish. The cream was fine but perhaps a little over-whipped, which makes me sound very picky, but rum baba is a dish I have eaten a great many versions of, and despite these minor issues this was certainly still enjoyable (14/20). Coffee was a choice of options from a Nespresso machine, including the premium Kilimanjaro blend.
Service was excellent, our waitress friendly and attentive. The bill came to £106 with some wine, and a realistic all-in spend here, assuming that two people sharing a modest bottle of wine, will be about £105. Of course you could pay a lot less with the three-course lunch option. Overall this was an impressive meal. Tim Allen is a fine chef and has created some really lovely dishes. Ingredients are high quality and there is plenty of technical skill on show, but the dishes are appealing and attractive rather than showing off cheffy skills, as happens all too often in London these days. Essex is lucky to have a restaurant of this calibre. I used to live in the county for a time and would have killed for a restaurant of this calibre when I lived here.
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Article: “Alexander Rybak hopes new single will end his fan trouble”
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Article published on www.eurovisionary.com 11.10.2012.
Written by Kristján Sveinsson
Since winning Eurovision in 2009, you’d have thought Alexander Rybak had quite literally lived the fairytale. With fame however, comes attention, some of it most unwanted. Rybak’s newest single, out tomorrow, tells of the nightmare he has been experiencing lately with an obsessed fan trying to get too close.
Since his Eurovision victory, young charmer Alexander Rybak has remained in the spotlight through his participation in high profile shows, such as Let’s Dance in Sweden. His name has been linked to various women in the tabloid press with rumours of romance, most of which has been welcome attention. Lately however, Rybak has been tortured by an extremely obsessive female fan who has badgered the star day and night, making his life hell.
The girl in question travels around the world in an effort to get close to her idol, apparently even turning up on Rybak’s front doorstep! He has been swamped by over 600 e-mails from the amorous fan and has been forced to obtain an unlisted phone number, which, rather disturbingly, the troublesome fan manages to get hold of time and time again. The persistent girl still calls Rybak at least thirty times a day, and even more so at night, making it difficult for the star to get rest after a hard day’s work.Rybak has spoken openly about the ordeal through both his Facebook page and official website.
His newest single is aptly entitled Leave Me Alone and is scheduled for international release tomorrow, the 12th of October. The troubled singer states on his official fan page that he wonders even whether or not the girl in question will realise the song is about her. Hopefully she’ll get the rather unsubtle hint and give poor Rybak some breathing space!
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People surviving the end of a day. Calling the cat to come inside for the night. Battening the hatch. Shutting out the evil that waits in the dark and the recesses of our imaginations. Keep the family safe till morning forces back the spirits of the unknown.
In Stanley Kubrik’s film version of the Arthur C Clarke novel, ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’ it depicted our ape like ancestors huddled together in a cave. Wide awake at night and listening to the outside world and hoping to be safe till morning. Was this the dawn of human thought? Was this the necessity for intelligence?
A CD capturing complex elements of electronic music in song, instrumental and experimental form. The All Electric Kitchen explore the darkness of urban life in synthesis with the machine. Reading like a Gibson novel, or the bitmap of a life, Elementary Urban Sanity strikes chords which can be both disturbing and danceable in the space of a few minutes. With influences ranging from Jarre, through the industrial scene and arriving at The Orb, AEK has delivered an impressive body of work. File under avante-garde / synth / industrial / techno.
The digital release of Elementary Urban Sanity includes a bonus track which featured on the Abstraction compilation.
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New £18.5 million Strabane Academy up for grabs
8 August, 2013By Sean Kitchen
Northern Ireland’s Western Education and Library Board is searching for architects to design a new £18.5 million school in County Tyrone
Replacing existing facilities on its Liskey Road campus and Derry Road site, the new Strabane Academy will have a capacity of 700 pupils, including a sixth form.
The chosen team will be responsible for the design, the management of the works and for taking the project through to construction.
Architect-led design teams are invited to register interest in the project. Bid must include a quantity surveyor, mechanical and electrical engineers, civil and structural engineers and CDM Co-ordinators.
The appointed team will also provide a BREEAM assessment.
Interest should be made through the sourcing portal with registration required to access documents.
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New Kalon Medical Spa offers relaxing, healthy experience
Kalon Medical Spa offers a handful of treatments that benefits customers individual needs medically while offering a relaxing experience.
New Kalon Medical Spa offers relaxing, healthy experience Kalon Medical Spa offers a handful of treatments that benefits customers individual needs medically while offering a relaxing experience. Check out this story on argusleader.com: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2019/07/12/kalon-medical-spa-offers-relaxing-healthy-experience/1712871001/
Jack Williams, Sioux Falls Argus Leader Published 1:23 p.m. CT July 12, 2019 | Updated 2:25 p.m. CT July 12, 2019
Kalon Medical opened this week and is a branch of Vance-Thompson Vision. (Photo: Jack Williams)
A new medical spa that is part of Vance-Thompson Vision offers a handful of treatments that benefit customers' individual needs medically while offering a relaxing experience. Kalon Medical Spa opened on Monday.
Unlike a traditional massage experience, specific licenses and training are needed for each procedure. Kalon employs various nurses, physicians and doctors that specialize in each procedure.
"The doctor isn't going to do the facial because they are heavily trained in deeper procedures," Kalon Medical Spa Director Tamme Berdahl said. "We need to utilize our employees for what they are trained for. It's not that anyone is better than anyone, it's just that each person has their own unique niche on how to make this place form together."
Among the handful of procedures offered, the two most popular are the Halo laser procedure and the Botox/Dysport injectables. Both procedures are deep skin rejuvenations that specialize in different types of skin treatment.
18 different procedures are offered through Halo, which can get confusing. However, Berdahl said that her team works to build an experience that is individual and simple to each customer.
Kalon Medical Spa offers 18 different procedures that are specialized towards individual needs. (Photo: Jack Williams)
"The whole goal of all of this is to make the customer super relaxed and just have an easy experience," Berdahl said. "That's why we create the plan. They leave here knowing when their next appointment is, why they're going to have it, what products will compliment them...They just don't have to think about anything outside it."
Kalon holds a similar mindset to Vance-Thompson in being the "best on earth.' Berdahl said they plan to be the "best on earth" through advanced technology and expressing that value through work and customer experience. The majority of the staff has worked together in Sioux Falls for a few years at Artisan 57.
"One of the biggest things that I wanted to do when I opened up Kalon was to create an environment where the employees feel welcome and patients are leaving feeling like it's the best care they have ever received," Berdahl said. "We want to be the best on earth in having the best technology and providing the best service."
All treatments offered by the spa have different set prices ranging from $13 to $1,800. The Kalon Friend and Partner plans offer discounts as high as 25% off procedures.
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Army Reserve Soldiers compete at Combined TEC Best Warrior
By Staff Sgt. Debralee BestApril 28, 2015
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. Francesca Wolman, with the 416th Theater Engineer Command (TEC), and a Redondo Beach, Calif., native, climbs a cargo net April 27. Approximately 35 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 412th and 416th TECs are competing April 25 to 29. One noncommissioned officer and one junior enlisted Soldier from each unit who score the highest will advance to the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition May 3. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Debralee Best) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Debralee Best) VIEW ORIGINAL
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Timothy Mayer, a 412th Theater Engineer Command (TEC) Soldier from New Cumberland, Pa., completes the 2015 Combined TEC Best Warrior Competition obstacle course in the high crawl lane April 27 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Approximately 35 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 412th and 416th Theater Engineer Commands are competing April 25 to 29. One noncommissioned officer and one junior enlisted Soldier from each unit who score the highest will advance to the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition May 3. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Debralee Best) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Debralee Best) VIEW ORIGINAL
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Best Warriors compete in the Army Physical Fitness Test to see who has the best overall physical endurance. The 36 Soldiers from the 412th and 416th Theater Engineer Commands converged at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 25-29 to represent their command in the 2015 Combined TEC Best Warrior Competition. One noncommissioned officer and one enlisted from each command will compete at the next level; the U.S. Army Reserve Command competition May 3. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Ashley) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Roger Ashley) VIEW ORIGINAL
FORT MCCOY, Wis. - More than 35 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from all over the country are competing at the Combined Theater Engineer Commands' Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, April 25 to 29.
The "Combined TEC" refers to the 416th and 412th Theater Engineer Commands who are co-hosting the competition. They are responsible for all engineer Soldiers across the Army Reserve, which celebrated its 107th birthday April 23 and a total of 26,000 Soldiers.
The Best Warrior Competition is designed to test individual Soldiers in various Army skill-related events.
The Warriors who are competing said it is for a variety of reasons, but the most prominent is to be the elite.
"The reason I chose to compete in the Best Warrior Competition was to be the best. I think that is what the Best Warrior Competition represents: the best in every Soldier," said Sgt. Joseph Tuttle, from Ogdensburg, New York, representing the 412th TEC. "The competition to me means I have the chance of getting my name out there and being able to further my military career."
Other Warriors chose to compete to test themselves.
"I chose to compete in the Army Best Warrior to challenge myself, to exceed my personal goals and to represent my unit to the best of my ability," said Sgt. James Brennan, from Griswold, Connecticut, representing the 412th TEC. "To me, this competition is a personal challenge as well as a challenge by the Army. It is an opportunity to prove to myself I can do better than my best and show I am willing to accept and overcome any challenge set before me."
Soldiers will be tested in the area of physical fitness, rifle and pistol marksmanship, land navigation, long-distance ruck march, urban orienteering, Army Warrior Tasks, board appearance, military knowledge and a written exam and essay.
Most of the Soldiers who have made it to this level have already competed at the company, battalion or brigade levels to advance here.
A total of four winners will be selected (two for each TEC) in the Soldier and noncommissioned officer categories. Winners will move on to compete at the Army Reserve level, which will be hosted at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 3-8.
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Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.25 in. / 248 pgs / 210 color.
Pub Date 3/31/2012
Catalog: SPRING 2013 p. 85
Guggenheim Museum, 02/24/12-05/13/12
John Chamberlain: Choices
Text by Donna De Salvo, Susan Davidson, Dave Hickey, Helen Hsu, Adrian Kohn, Don Quaintance, Charles Ray.
John Chamberlain rose to prominence in the late 1950s with energetic, vibrant sculptures hewn from disused car parts, achieving a three-dimensional form of Abstract Expressionism that astounded critics and captured the imaginations of fellow artists. For a seven-year period in the mid-1960s, the artist abandoned automotive metal and turned to other materials. Motivated by scientific curiosity, Chamberlain produced sculptures in unorthodox media, such as urethene foam, galvanized steel, paper bags, mineral-coated Plexiglas and aluminum foil. Since returning in 1972 to metal as his primary material, Chamberlain limited himself to specific parts of the automobile, adding color to found car parts, dripping, spraying and patterning on top of existing hues to an often wild effect. In recent years, the artist has embarked on the production of a new body of work that demonstrates a decided return to earlier themes. John Chamberlain: Choices accompanies the Guggenheim Museum exhibition, which comprises 95 works, from the artist’s earliest monochromatic iron sculptures to the outsized foil creations he is working on today, encompassing shifts in scale, material and methods informed by the collage process that has been central to Chamberlain’s working method. This fully illustrated exhibition catalogue includes essays by Susan Davidson, Donna De Salvo, Dave Hickey, Adrian Kohn and Charles Ray with an extensive chronology by Helen Hsu and a lexicon by Don Quaintance.
Featured image, "Stuffed Dog 9" (1970), a small sculpture made of urethane foam, cord, paint, and flocking, is reproduced from John Chamberlain: Choices.
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$40 million donation will help build business school at Columbia University
Mike Kennedy Blogger | Jul 30, 2013
Two businessmen have pledged donations totaling $40 million to help build new business school facilities at Columbia University in New York City. Arthur Samberg, manager of Hawkes Financial Services, has pledged $25 million, and Mario Gabelli, chief executive officer of GAMCO Investors, has pledged $15 million. Both men are members of the business schools board of overseers, the university says. Columbia is building new business school facilities that will encompass more than 450,000 square feet of space.
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Asafa Powell runs 9.84 100m at Jamaica International Invitational
Posted by Athletics Weekly | May 10, 2015 | 0
Sprinter clocks a world lead in Kingston while Sanya Richards-Ross is also among the winners with a sub-50 400m
Asafa Powell clocked the first sub-10 seconds 100m of 2015 at the Jamaica International Invitational in Kingston on Saturday, beating America’s Ryan Bailey and his fellow Jamaican Nesta Carter who also both dipped inside 10 seconds.
Former world 100m record-holder Powell, who last year returned from a six-month doping ban, clocked 9.84 for his fastest time for four years to beat Bailey with 9.93 and Carter with 9.98.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson ran 10.92 in the women’s 100m to beat the likes of Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare with 11.05 and USA’s Olympic 200m champion Allyson Felix with 11.09.
Sanya Richards-Ross was another to clock a world leading time as the Olympic champion ran the first sub-50 seconds 400m of the year, her 49.95 seeing her finish ahead of fellow American Francena McCorory with 50.73. Britain’s world champion Christine Ohuruogu clocked 51.48 for fifth.
Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade won the men’s 200m in 20.25, while Shaunae Miller of Bahamas ran a 22.14 world lead to win the women’s race ahead of USA’s Tori Bowie with 22.29 and Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with 22.37.
USA’s Jasmin Stowers won the 100m hurdles in 12.39 to go equal 10th on the all-time list and Aleec Harris equalled his world lead in the 110m hurdles with a 13.16 clocking.
Colombia’s world champion Caterine Ibargüen the triple jump with a 14.87m world lead and meeting record as Britain’s Commonwealth silver medallist Laura Samuel leapt 13.69m for third. Britain’s Jade Lally won the discus with 59.90m, while Delano Williams won the ‘B’ 400m in a PB of 45.42.
» Full results from the IAAF World Challenge meeting can be found at www.iaaf.org
Tags: Asafa Powell, Christine Ohuruogu, Jamaica International Invitational, Photography credit: Mark Shearman, Sanya Richards-Ross
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This is the third year of running the Bare Fiction Prize and once again our first, second and third prizewinners in each of the three categories will be published in this year’s Spring issue of Bare Fiction Magazine and, later, on the magazine’s website. The Highly Commended entries will be published online after the launch of the Spring 2017 issue. The prizes will be awarded at our Spring launch reading (venue & date to be confirmed).
Poetry Entries: 903
Flash Fiction Entries: 525
Short Story Entries: 608
Total Entries: 2036
All entries were judged anonymously. Full details of the winners in each category, the judge’s report and author biographies/photos can be seen below.
Poetry Category
Judge: Helen Mort
1st Prize (£500): Gaia Holmes, Guests
2nd Prize (£200): Jane Lovell, Perspective in a Hare’s eye
3rd Prize (£100): Mary Jean Chan, At the Castro
Highly Commended x 2 (£25):
Claire Collison, Keeping Borzoi
Joanne Key, The Scrap Man
Commended:
Tom Sastry, A love poem for autumn
Rowena Knight, Tokens
Tom Jenks, eyebrows
John Fennelly, Eucharist
David Van-Cauter, Mirror Lake
Tania Hershman, Advice for the Traveller
Marta Kowalewska, Dream Dictionary
Judge’s Report by Helen Mort
I admit it – I’m an escapist. When I approached the poems entered for this year’s Bare Fiction Prize, I was looking to be transported, enchanted and surprised. In short, I was looking to get out of my head on poetry. The process was hugely rewarding and the overall standard was extremely high. Many of the entries were very hard to dismiss. I formed a pile of favourites that seemed to encompass half the submissions. But in the end, I shortlisted poems that gave me a tantalising glimpse into worlds I knew I could never fully inhabit, presenting me with a distinctive vision. Poems that made me feel as if I was standing on a threshold, looking in: the haunting ‘kiss-chase copse’ of John Fennelly’s ‘Eucharist’, the mirror-world of Tom Jenks’ ‘eyebrows’ or the intimate rooms of Rowena Knight’s ‘Tokens’. I returned to the pieces of writing that made me catch my breath, whether through the mood they created or the images they invoked: I won’t forget Tom Sastry’s ‘A love poem to autumn’ with its incantatory ‘hair remembering fire’ on a pillow.
The two poems I chose to highly-commend were ‘Keeping Borzoi’ by Claire Collison and ‘The Scrap Man’ by Joanne Key. A lot of the poems I read for the prize dealt skilfully and eloquently with the theme of long-term or severe illness, but few did it with the nuance and wry humour of ‘Keeping Borzoi’. I found Claire’s poem self-aware and moving and admired the way it explored the everyday aspects of extreme suffering. ‘The Scrap Man’ is a very different poem and I was intrigued and fascinated by the character at the heart of it, his sinister habits and meticulous craft. It’s a real achievement to sustain such a seemingly-surreal premise, turning into a convincing narrative.
Third place went to ‘At The Castro’ by Mary Jean Chan, a poem ‘for Orlando’. I loved the way this poem’s breathless narrative is political without preaching, how it foregrounds the intimacy of touch, of knowing another person’s skin, how any act of love is also an ‘act of faith’. It’s a shape-shifting, unselfconscious poem that reminded me what it feels like to dance. In second place was Jane Lovell’s startling, quivering ‘Perspective in a Hare’s eye’. It was the ‘anti-matter moon’ in this poem that first caught me in its glare. The writing fizzes with acute visual detail, offering a dizzying sense of perspective. It is a poem attuned to minute observations, hanging on a ‘grassblade of decision’. The winning piece, ‘Guests’ by Gaia Holmes, just refused to let me rest from the first time I read it. The opening immediately disconcerted me — the precision of ‘liver-red light’, the almost-casual invocation of ‘the dead’. The poem develops into an intimate and compelling portrait of someone fending off darkness, ‘coaxing back / the good things / we have lost’. There’s not a dull moment in this poem, every word is working hard from the ‘stewing’ bed sheets in the second stanza to the ‘lavendered / guest rooms’ we’re ushered into at the end.
The winner: Gaia Holmes (Guests)
Gaia Holmes lives and works in Yorkshire. She has two poetry collections ‘Dr James Graham’s Celestial Bed’ and ‘Lifting The Piano With One Hand’. She is currently working on her 3rd which will feature poems about broad beans, orkney and sinkholes.
2nd prize: Jane Lovell (Perspective in a Hare’s eye)
Jane Lovell has had work published in a variety of anthologies and journals including Agenda, Earthlines, Poetry Wales, Envoi, the North, Dark Mountain, Zoomorphic, Mslexia and New Welsh Review. She won the Flambard Prize in 2015 and, in 2016, was shortlisted for the Basil Bunting Prize and named as runner up for the Winehouse Award and the Silver Wyvern (Poetry on the Lake).
3rd prize: Mary Jean Chan (At the Castro)
Mary Jean Chan is a poet from Hong Kong. She was shortlisted for the 2016 London Magazine Poetry Prize, and won the 2016 Oxford Brookes International Poetry Competition in the ESL category. Her work has been published in The London Magazine, Ambit, The Rialto, Callaloo Journal, and elsewhere. As a co-editor of Oxford Poetry, Mary Jean is currently pursuing a PhD in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her article on Claudia Rankine’s Citizen is forthcoming from The Journal of American Studies (2017).
Highly Commended: Claire Collison (Keeping Borzoi)
Claire Collison’s poetry is published in Templar Anthology, Butcher’s Dog, South Bank, Yorkshire Mix, Island Review, and The Compass; was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and Flambard Prize, and long listed for the National Poetry Competition. She came second in the inaugural Resurgence Prize. Claire teaches in a wide range of settings, and is currently Artist in Residence at the Women’s ArtLibrary.
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Highly Commended: Joanne Key (The Scrap Man)
Joanne Key lives in Cheshire. She is completely in love with poetry and writes every day. Her poems have appeared in various places online and in print and her work has been shortlisted in a number of competitions. She won 2nd prize in the 2014 National Poetry Competition.
Tom Sastry (A love poem for autumn)
Tom Sastry was selected by Carol Ann Duffy as one of the 2016 Laureate’s Choice poets and his debut pamphlet Complicity was published in 2016 by smith/doorstop. He was highly commended in the 2015 Bare Fiction Prize for his poem A man realises his failure as a husband…
Rowena Knight (Tokens)
Rowena Knight was born in New Zealand in 1988 and currently lives in North London. Her poems have appeared in the Morning Star, Bare Fiction, Magma, and The Rialto. Her first pamphlet, All the Footprints I Left Were Red, was published with Valley Press in July 2016. She tweets @purple_feminist.
Tom Jenks (eyebrows)
Tom Jenks’ most recent book is Sublunar, published by Oystercatcher Press. He co-organises The Other Room reading series in Manchester and administers the avant objects imprint zimZalla.
John Fennelly (Eucharist)
John Fennelly is a poet and teacher. He is currently working as House Poet at MMU and Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. He has been published in a tribute to John Berger, The Thin White Thread of Words, Smokestack, 2016, Avis and other magazines. He is a Laureate’s Choice poet in 2017 for a selection of poems under the working title The Glass Meadow. He founded Verse Box and helps promote Black Cat Poets in Manchester.
David Van-Cauter (Mirror Lake)
David is a personal tutor and editor from Hitchin, Herts, long involved with Poetry ID in Letchworth and Ver Poets in St Albans. Recently he has been commended for the Café Writers Commission, twice commended for the Poetry Society Stanza competition and published in London Progressive Journal and Ink, Sweat and Tears.
Tania Hershman (Advice for the Traveller)
Tania Hershman is the author of a poetry chapbook and two short story collections. Her debut poetry collection, Terms & Conditions, will be published in July 2017 by Nine Arches Press, and her third short story collection, Some Of Us Glow More Than Others, is forthcoming from Unthank Books. www.taniahershman.com
Marta Kowalewska (Dream Dictionary)
Marta Kowalewska’s work appears in Lighthouse Journal, The Carolina Quarterly, and the Stockholm Review of Literature, amongst others. She lives and works in London.
Flash Fiction Category
Judge: David Gaffney
1st Prize (£500): Peter Jordan, Broody
2nd Prize (£200): Conor Houghton, Some Nights, Like Tonight
3rd Prize (£100): Una Mannion, The Frozen Planet
Jennifer Harvey, The Deer
Irene Westcott, Bursting in Air
Kathryn L Kettle, The Kick
Mary McGrath, Handmade boxes and empty milk crates
Lauren Bolger, The Bull
FJ Morris, Slush Puppies
Thomas Lloyd, Tommy Blackeyes
Donald Hiscock, Work Sheet
Ingrid Jendrzejewski, My Mother and the Seven Silences
Judge’s Report by David Gaffney
I was delighted to be chosen as a judge for the Bare Fiction flash fiction prize as it’s always a pleasure to be involved in these competitions which are so important for emerging writers. But when over 500 short stories landed on my desk I was a little daunted I have to say. The other competitions I have judged so far had a system where the entries were filtered for me by other judges down the line. I’ve never before had to read every single entry that came in . Yet although I felt daunted there was also a great sense of curiosity; what had those filtering judges been throwing out? Had they been chucking out anything with typos or spelling mistakes or grammatical errors? Some of those stories might have been gems. Or had they been discarding any weird stuff that didn’t make any sense? Again these were exactly the sort of things that might appeal to me. So I began to read through this giant pile with great interest.
It was a fascinating and rewarding exercise, and oddly the more I read, the more it told me about the sort of people who take up creative writing, their reasons for doing so, and at what stages of life they begin to write. There were several recurring themes, such as caring for older parents with dementia, and lots about people who felt trapped in long term relationships and wanted a change. Lots about infidelity. Lots from the point of view of women who were unhappy with their boring husbands. There were dozens about characters who had left their jobs and were looking for a completely new life. I could almost picture all 500 of them sitting around in creative writing classes, each with their own fascinating personal story to relate about how they came to creative writing, no doubt just as compelling as the story they were going to tell in fiction. The absences were also interesting. Not many stories about young people. Not many featuring drugs, or sex, or violence. Not many around lesbian, gay related themes. The strangest one was about a man who had managed to get a child’s doll stuck up inside his anus.
The winner, Broody by Peter Jordan, is a meticulously observed scene in a swimming pool told from the point of view of a man who has holed himself up in a hotel after a row with his wife. He stands in the pool and describes in detail what another man in the pool is doing. And it’s this detailed description that reveals much more about the teller of the story and where he is in his life than the things and people around him he is so carefully setting out for the reader. Broody demonstrates perfectly how very short fiction can deliver a powerful complex reading experience without the need for fancy footwork and punchline reveals.
The story in second place, Some Nights, Like Tonight by Conor Houghton is in a very different style and concerns a witness to a random attack on an escalator by an old man with a walking stick on a younger man. It’s such a strange incident that it propels the witness into a long thought process, her mind soaring into a future where the world has been destroyed and her own dead body is the only evidence of human life left to be examined. It’s an epic piece which shows how by the careful framing of a small incident an enormous narrative can be spun out to great effect.
I liked The Frozen Planet, which I placed third, because again, it focusses on a small scene, an encounter in a shop in the middle of nowhere in a frozen and snowbound place. There is some good use of dialogue and dialogue doesn’t always work that well in very short fiction. Like the other stories this story also takes a small moment and makes it universal. The way it ends with the mother and the son lying on the bed looking at pictures of planets on the ceiling is powerful in a way it’s hard to describe — which is always the best way in a short story.
Choosing a top 12 and then a top three was difficult as my pile of stories marked with a big YES was far far bigger than that, and there was also a big pile marked POSSIBLE which had within some great stories which probably just needed a few tweaks here and there to make them competition winners. And any advice? The one thing I would say to all future competition entrants is pay attention to your title. If you can’t think of a title that really adds something, then it’s better to use a bland placeholder title that simply identifies the story for the writer and the reader. Almost like numbering it. Try to avoid punning or catchphrase type titles, such as those that a sub-editor of a newspaper might use. Think about the most successful short stories like The Swimmer by Cheever. If it was called something that referred directly to the emotional journey of the lead character it would take something away from the text itself. Good luck to everyone with their writing.
The winner: Peter Jordan (Broody)
Peter Jordan’s work has appeared in Flash500, Flash: The International Short Story Magazine, The Pygmy Giant, Thresholds, The Incubator, The Honest Ulsterman, Brilliant Flash Fiction, The Avatar Review, Dogzplot, Craft and Sicklit. In addition, six of his stories are in anthologies. He has taken time out from a PhD in creative writing to finish his collection of short stories, Untouchable. The collection will be published this summer by Kingston University Press. You will find him on twitter @pm_jordan.
2nd prize: Conor Houghton (Some Nights, Like Tonight)
Conor Houghton is a computer scientist and neuroscientist, studying mathematical ideas related to how the brain works. He grew up in the west of Ireland but now lives and works in the south west of England. Conor has been short-listed for the Bath Flash Fiction competition, The Short Story Flash 500 competition and has published in scientific journals.
3rd prize: Una Mannion (The Frozen Planet)
Uno Mannion teaches performing arts in County Sligo, Ireland. In 2016, she was nominated for a Hennessy New Irish Writing Award, won the Ambit short fiction prize, came second in the Dermot Healy Poetry Competition and second in Allingham. Her work has been published in The Irish Times, Ambit, & The Incubator.
Highly Commended: Jennifer Harvey (The Deer)
Jennifer Harvey is a Scottish writer now living in Amsterdam. Her writing has appeared in various anthologies and magazines and her radio dramas have been commended by the BBC World Service. Her first novel was long listed for the 2016 Bath Children’s Novel Award and she is currently editing her second novel, a psychological thriller.
Highly Commended: Irene Westcott (Bursting in Air)
Irene Westcott is a Chicago writer of fiction and creative non-fiction. She is the winner of fiction competitions held by The Baltimore Review and Roanoke Review. Her work has appeared in various magazines and websites, including The Broken City, The 2nd Hand, The Literary Bohemian and more.
Kathryn L Kettle (The Kick)
Kathryn is a writer and lapsed Brummie based in London. Apart from writing flash and short stories she is currently working on a YA novel with the Golden Egg Academy. Last year she won the Great Jones Street flash competition with her story The Last Days. By day she mostly wrangles nerds. @KLKettle
Mary McGrath (Handmade boxes and empty milk crates)
Mary McGrath has two daughters, five plants and a twenty-six year old record player. A few famous people come from Mary’s hometown of Carrick-on-Suir in Tipperary, Ireland. Mary isn’t one of them. Mary has a degree in English from Waterford Institute of Technology and likes cake.
Lauren Bolger (The Bull)
Lauren is a 28-year-old poet-musician born in Oldham and based in Manchester. Her work is confessional, surrealist and musical. Her new collection is called, ‘4.23 pm, relaxant‘, which deals with the different phases of the self and the grief of lost innocence, adulthood and domesticity, in a word; life. Lauren is a Doctoral candidate in Creative Writing and English at Keele university.
FJ Morris (Slush Puppies)
Freya Morris is an award-winning flash fiction writer from Bristol. She has been published in a number of magazines such as Bare Fiction, The Fiction Desk , Popshot, Nature’s Futures section and two National Flash Fiction Day Anthologies. She is due to release a collection of flash fiction with As Yet Untitled in 2017.
Donald Hiscock (Work Sheet)
Donald Hiscock has worked as a journalist for national newspapers and magazines in the UK and has also been a teacher of English Literature. He has an MA and a PhD in Creative Writing and is currently working on a collection of short stories.
Thomas Lloyd (Tommy Blackens)
Thomas Lloyd is a Welsh writer from Pembrokeshire. After studying Zoology at Cardiff University and Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes he is currently in Java, Indonesia researching slow lorises with the Little Fireface Project, a conservation NGO. While there he hopes to finish his first novel. He is 25-years old.
Ingrid Jendrzejewski (My Mother and the Seven Silences)
Ingrid Jendrzejewski has won AROHO’s Orlando Prize, the Bath Flash Fiction Award, and flash fiction competitions run by Gigantic Sequins, InkTears, and Tears in the Fence. She’s been published in places like The Los Angeles Review, Passages North, The Conium Review and Rattle. She’s online at www.ingridj.com and tweets @LunchOnTuesday.
Short Story Category
Judge: Courttia Newland
1st Prize (£500): C. G. Menon, Skin Deep
2nd Prize (£200): Xanthi Barker, And Yet
3rd Prize (£100): Lucy Corkhill, Aground
Neil Campbell, On the Sneck
Louisa Adjoa Parker, Into the Fire
Becky Mayhew, The Look
Margi Hatjoullis, Lost Property
William Pei Shih, Rites, Passage
Jane Dugdale, We hope not to be forgotten
W.B. Gooderham, Other People’s Dreams
Rose Collins, Catching Horses with my Father
María Alejandra Barrios Vélez, Luna
Judge’s Report by Courttia Newland
I love to judge fiction prizes and this one was no different, save the fact I’d be performing the task solo. At first the thought was a little daunting, but as soon as I began reading I relaxed into the prospect of encountering some truly great stories, and I wasn’t disappointed. The standard all the submissions I saw were very high. I’ve been feeling particularly good about the form of late, which seems to be finding new and exciting ways to capture the smaller windows into our world, responding with an immediacy that it’s weightier cousin, the novel, often can’t manage. Not to say these stories were in any way confined to the zeitgeist, or prescriptive. I was pleased to find most explored the terrain that the short story deals with best, those intricate shifts of human emotion, our hidden inner moments and coming of age, no matter what stage of life we find ourselves.
I had an instant connection with Skin Deep, which has a delicious otherworldly quality from the outset, and brilliant sparky prose. I love the subtle shift that closes the story, like shutting a door firmly on a scenario while being granted the ability to see what the characters might do next. And Yet is a masterful display of withheld terror, a story that wrong-foots the reader in the latter half, leaving them breathless and stunned; a truly powerful work of fiction. Aground is a beautiful exploration of human relationships and small town life told in pitch perfect prose, with a final image to die for. On the Sneck is a quiet revelation achieved with casual expertise; the author makes such intricate emotional storytelling seem easy, but it’s really not. And Into the Fire details a young girl’s dreams of escaping her immediate world, and is crafted into a heart-wrenching tale of self-enforced isolation. It was such a tough decision judging these stories the only downside was choosing between them. In my mind, they are all winners.
I based my very difficult final decision on which stories had the ability to firmly ‘lock’, or come together in the final passages, whether via imagery, or an emotional shape, or by theme. When the overall quality of submissions is this good, the structure of a story, however subtle, becomes something that can be remarked on and considered. There’s no doubt everyone loves a pretty sentence, of that we can be sure. Having something to say and saying it clearly helps a story resonate, so it remains with us.
The winner: C. G. Menon (Skin Deep)
C. G. Menon has won the Asian Writer prize, The Short Story award and the Winchester Writers Festival short story prize. Her work has been broadcast on radio and published in a number of anthologies. She is currently studying for an MA in creative writing at City University.
2nd prize: Xanthi Barker (And Yet)
Xanthi Barker is 28 and lives in London, where she works as a tutor in maths and English, and is a volunteer youth wellbeing trainer. Her stories have appeared in Litro, Mslexia, the Open Pen Anthology (2016), the Things That Have Happened Flight anthology (Spread the Word, 2012) and been performed at Liar’s League.
3rd prize: Lucy Corkhill (Aground)
Lucy Corkhill works as a journalist and illustrator while writing fiction late at night. Inhabiting wild spaces makes her feel alive and inspires her creativity; she has lived on a 90 year old wooden boat, in a house in the woods, and in an off-grid coastguard cottage perched on the cliffs.
www.lucycorkhill.com @lucycorkhill
Highly Commended: Neil Campbell (On the Sneck)
Neil Campbell’s debut novel Sky Hooks is out now, published by Salt. He has appeared three times in Best British Short Stories (2012, 2015, 2016), and has three collections of short fiction published: Broken Doll, Pictures from Hopper and Ekphrasis. He has a collection of flash fiction, Fog Lane, out soon.
Highly Commended: Louisa Adjoa Parker (Into the Fire)
Louisa is a South West writer of Ghanaian/English heritage. Her poetry collection and recent pamphlet have been published by Cinnamon Press. Louisa’s work has appeared in publications including Bare Fiction, Envoi, Wasafiri, and Closure (Peepal Tree). She has been highly commended by the Forward Prize and shortlisted by the Bridport Prize.
Becky Mayhew (The Look)
Becky is a 32 year-old writer from London. She has previously had a chapbook of short stories published (Lost Souls, Treehouse Press) and has self-published a book (This Ridiculous Life) based on her humour blog, Becky Says Things. She is currently working on a range of greetings cards.
Margi Hatjoullis (Lost Property)
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Home » News » Bollywood » Punjabi star Ammy Virk to play fast bowler Balwinder Singh Sandhu in Ranveer Singh – Kabir Khan’s ’83
Punjabi star Ammy Virk to play fast bowler Balwinder Singh Sandhu in Ranveer Singh – Kabir Khan’s ’83
Updated: Jan 24, 2019 - 11:52 am IST
Kabir Khan’s ’83, with Ranveer Singh playing Kapil Dev, inspired by Team India’s first World Cup win, has locked another cast member. The popular actor-singer from Punjab, Ammy Virk will be playing the role of fast bowler Balvinder Singh Sandhu who delivered the most memorable ball in the final match, castling West Indian Gordon Greenidge with a devastating in-swinger.
The most interesting part is the former cricketer Balvinder Singh Sandhu is also coaching Ranveer Singh. The actor recently shared a picture with his coach from a practice session. The film will be shot in four months, from May to August.
One of the producers of the film ’83, Madhu Mantena, is delighted to have the Punjabi star Ammy Virk on board. Talking about the film, Mantena said, “We are in the process of casting and will rope in actors from film industries across India in the true spirit of the film.”
Tracing the historic victory of 1983 world cup, Kabir Khan’s upcoming directorial will star Ranveer Singh as the former captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Kapil Dev. There has been immense excitement amongst the audience to witness the magnificent event to be recreated on the silver screen.
Directed by Kabir Khan, the sports film will bring to light one of the most important events in the Indian cricket history. Shouldered by the then captain Kapil Dev, who led the Indian cricket team to its maiden World Cup win, 1983’s World Cup stays to be one of the most etched events in the minds of the cricket fans.
While Ranveer Singh will play the lead, the film will be backed by a powerful support cast. The casting of the other cricket players will be announced soon. Presented by Reliance Entertainment and Produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri & Kabir Khan, ‘83 will be releasing on 10th April 2020.
Punjabi star @ammyvirk will essay the role of bowler #BalvinderSinghSandhu in @kabirkhankk’s @83thefilm starring @ranveersingh as #KapilDev | @realbollywoodhungama
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Home » News » Bollywood » REVEALED: Salman Khan to start shooting for Race 3 in Mumbai in November
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REVEALED: Salman Khan to start shooting for Race 3 in Mumbai in November
Created: Oct 30, 2017 - 11:25 am IST
It definitely came as a surprise when the franchise of the sleek action-suspense drama Race had changed hands. From directors to actors, the third instalment will see not just Remo D’Souza taking the reins from director duo Abbas-Mustan but it will also have Salman Khan leading the cast. With the details in place, the film is now all set to roll in November and this time around, it will kick start from Mumbai schedule.
Although, the makers were keen on starting Race 3 in Abu Dhabi where an extensive portion of the film will be shot, it seems that Salman Khan’s jam packed schedule proved to be a hindrance. It is a known fact that Salman Khan always takes time out in the second half of the year to shoot episodes of the controversial show Bigg Boss during weekends. The actor has been associated with the show as a host for years and he shoots during weekends in Karjat [located in the outskirts of Mumbai]. Hence, considering that a foreign schedule will cause major troubles not only for the actor but also the unit, the makers and the actor is said to have agreed on starting the film with the Mumbai schedule.
As for the film itself, Race 3 is supposed to have a complete different plotline as well as a different cast compared to its previous two instalments. With Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s exit from the franchise, there are several names that are doing the rounds in terms of casting. Saqib Saleem, Daisy Shah, Sooraj Pancholi are said to be a few names who are supposedly a part of the film. While Salman Khan will be a part of Race for the first time, it is reported that Jacqueline Fernandez from the second instalment will be retained as a part of the cast.
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by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 21st 2014
GN 1 & 2
Humans have recently made contact with “liminals” - monster/animal people, and in the interest of creating a harmonious relationship between them, liminals are coming to spend time among humans as “exchange students.” Kurusu Kirihito is just an average guy who finds himself caught up in the new Cultural Exchange Accord when a lackadaisical caseworker accidentally drops Miia the lamia off at his house for a homestay. Before Kirihito quite knows what's going on, he's also acquired Papi the harpy and Centorea the centaur as houseguests too. What's a poor guy to do surrounded by lovely liminal ladies?
Kirihito's life is not going quite the way he expected it to, but he's making the best of it. The twentysomething one day found a strange woman at his door with a lamia – half snake, half woman – announcing that the girl, Miia, would be staying with him as part of an interspecies accord recently forged by the government. The fact that she had the wrong house didn't stop Ms. Smith from leaving Miia with Kirihito, and now he's trying to figure out how to keep things going and not let her strangle him in her sleep as she tries to keep warm. But then one day when he's out he runs into another liminal, Papi the harpy, and Ms. Smith decides that she ought to live with him too. Ditto to the centaur, Centorea, who thinks he's probably her destined master. And if all of that isn't enough, there are two more monster girls who show up in volume two!
You could be forgiven for thinking that Monster Musume is harem schlock. It certainly has all of the hallmarks of it, what with the one normal guy and the many hot girls throwing themselves at him. But OKAYADO 's monsterfest is good harem schlock, far more entertaining and enjoyable than one might have expected, and his use of the liminals and their unique traits enhances the story. While it isn't as thoughtful as Seven Seas ' other monster girl title A Centaur's Life , it does address some of the difficulties of different species living together in amusing and interesting ways, such as Papi's lack of real hands (because of her wings). Suu the slime's body is another great example, and with her introduction in volume two she quickly becomes one of the most interesting characters, at least physically. Likewise the fact that Miia is coldblooded because of her snake half, along with other snake-like attributes, helps to keep the story from being just another harem romance.
Unfortunately for every question OKAYADO answers, there are a few that he does not, and some of them are kind of annoying. Is it a problem that Centorea can't take off her horseshoes when she comes in the house and is just clomping around without slippers? Why don't the ludicrously buxom centaurs (which is explained) wear bras? (Because the author is male?) And, more importantly, if lamia have the requisite genitals for mating with a human, as is shown and mentioned several times in both volumes, how does that work when they don't have legs? Perhaps this is overthinking things, but given the very sexual nature of the romance in the story, it really seems like something that ought to be addressed.
And the story is very sexual. In some ways it is surprising that the series isn't rated M instead of T+, for while there is no actual sex, there are multiple orgasms and plenty of scenes such as Kimihito giving Miia a handjob (the end of her tail is very sensitive) and Papi looking as if she's performing oral sex. There are also lots of nipples, both male and female, and barely covered vaginas throughout both volumes. On the one hand, it's nice that this doesn't have an M rating, as it makes the book more accessible to more readers. On the other, it is worth noting that it is very explicit and really not for the kiddies, although still well within the realm of your average Avon romance novel.
OKAYADO 's art is solid, with different figures for all of the females and a clear sense of place in each panel. The panels flow nicely and the books are really easy to read, a fact helped by a smooth translation. Breasts are a bit of an issue, and one that arises mostly because we see them so often. Their physics are, shall we say, implausible, but the bigger issue is that OKAYADO tends to shade them a darker tone than the rest of the women's bodies. We know from color images that their skin is not darker on their breasts, so this is just an awkward affectation that distracts from the fanservice aspect. Suu is the only female not to get this treatment, but that's likely because her entire body is shaded.
Issues aside, the first two volumes of Monster Musume are surprisingly fun, even if fanservicey harem is not your preferred genre. Kimihito is a genuinely nice guy who goes out of his way to do his best but still reacts fairly believably to the girls' advances, and each girl has a distinct personality. Those are a bit clichéd, but the monster aspect helps to keep things from feeling too rehashed. It's not a classy series, but if you're looking for a bit of fun for your reading list, Monster Musume is just that.
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Overall : B
Story : B
Art : B-
+ Enjoyable characters and fun plotline. Species differences are well used to enhance the story, Kimihito isn't as bland as many harem leads. Yes, Centorea's shirt does have pockets for each breast, so at least the way it fits is explained.
− Weird shading on boobs is distracting, Smith is annoying. Some questions that really need answering aren't. Number of monster girls is getting to be a bit much.
Story & Art: OKAYADO
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Sika announces appointment of new Head of Sales for Liquid Applied Membranes
Sika has announced the promotion of Ryan McEnoy to the post of Head of Sales for Liquid Applied Membranes (LAM), having been with the company for 12 years in a number of roles.
This new position will give Ryan responsibility for further developing and delivering the sales strategy for the Sika Liquid Plastics portfolio of roofing and balcony systems.
Ryan originally joined the company as part of the sales team for the Sarnafil range of single ply roofing membranes and has more recently worked as the southern regional sales manager for Sika Liquid Plastics.
His understanding of the roofing market and track record of working with colleagues across Sika’s roofing businesses, specifiers and contractors make him ideally placed to understand the challenges and opportunities for Sika’s LAM portfolio.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the research and development, production, applications, technical, marketing and customer services departments within Sika, Ryan will be responsible for ensuring that market feedback is integral to Sika’s product development and technical support functions to build on the company’s strengths in aligning product performance with a turnkey approach to service from first enquiry to final inspection of the finished installation.
Ryan comments on his new role: “Sika Liquid Plastics has had two record breaking years of sales performance over the past couple of years and our former Head of Sales for LAM, Peter Hollingworth, who has been promoted to Business Unit Manager for Sika Flooring, has given me a hard act to follow. I’d like to thank him for handing down a legacy that gives me a head start.
“My remit is to continue to nurture relationships with contractors and to build on specifier relationships because our complete service offering means that we can really add value from the very earliest stages of a project and our sales strategy will continue to leverage that significant point of difference.”
Ryan’s promotion has also led to the promotion of Louie Farrington from the role of area technical manager to the post of regional sales manager for the south.
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Save the ocean by joining this digital run by adidas—it's free
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Editor: Rachel Au
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adidas is committed to fight marine plastic pollution and here's how you can get involved with their next stage: #RunForTheOceans
Ignore the recent study by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) which states that Malaysians are the slowest marathon runners in the world. The question is: Do you care about the ocean? If you do, it doesn't matter how fast you run because as long as you do, it'll make a difference. Case in point: The global Run For The Oceans campaign by adidas Running.
Last year, a staggering $1 million was raised through the campaign by nearly one million runners from all over the world. The funds were then invested by the Parley Ocean School Program, adidas's long-term partner, to aid in providing education of future generations on the issue of marine plastic pollution to approximately 100,000 youth and their families in affected coastal areas. It also empowers them to take a stand for the oceans. In addition, the partnership saw five million pair of shoes made from recycled ocean plastic in 2018 alone.
This year, you can help adidas reach its new target of $1.5 million. You want to make a difference, don't you? Read on to find out how.
READ MORE: Refresh your memory on last year's campaign
Not only is adidas upping the ante for 2019 with its new increased goal of $1.5 million but the company is also introducing the 2019 Parley range, which means a production of 11 million pairs of shoes using upcycled marine plastic waste. The range doesn't just consist of running shoes (Alphabounce+ Parley) but a full range of new sports apparel too—for both men and women—that uses at least 75 percent upcycled plastic waste. The goal is to eliminating the use of virgin polyester from all products by 2024. Record-breaking! adidas is also adding more locations for Run For The Oceans so that more people/runners can participate too.
READ MORE: Find out what else is threatening the ocean
If you're wondering how this works, it's simple.
Date: 8 - 16 June 2019
What you need: Your phone with the Runtastic app installed
And then? Open the app on your phone, tap the Progress tab, search for Run For The Oceans under Challenges, join and off you go on your run.
For every kilometre completed, Parley Ocean School programmes will receive $1 from adidas. Every kilometre matters, so go all out. What are you waiting for? Sign up and be the change the oceans deserve. Malaysians, your turn to shine for the oceans is on 15 June! You know what to do.
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Fukushima International Emergency: What Is The Solution?
DK Matai,
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Mar. 27, 2011, 3:32 PM
This briefing has been superceded by this revised version.
Now that the radiation levels at the Fukushima nuclear plant stand at 100,000 times* above normal, what avenues are left to solve this crisis? Should Japan seek expert international intervention because at these levels of deadly radiation most easy-to-deploy domestic solutions can no longer be implemented? The likely human cost in terms of radiation exposure is too horrendous to contemplate in terms of land, sea and air intervention despite the joint efforts of the Japan Self-Defence-Force and the US military. The alternative may be to deploy robots but at this heightened level of radiation even their software-driven semiconductor brains could malfunction.
Tragic Calculus
Leaked water outside nuclear reactor number 2 is emitting 1,000 millisieverts per hour (mSv/hr) -- 100,000 times* higher than normal -- according to a recent statement made by TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company). Current average limit for nuclear workers worldwide is 20 mSv/year. So an emergency worker at the Fukushima nuclear plant is likely to be exposed to 50 times more radiation in one hour than s/he is safely permitted to absorb in one year per international regulations. The Japanese government and TEPCO have elevated the limit for Fukushima emergency workers to 250 mSv/year and even that exposure limit is likely to be crossed in just 15 minutes at this extremely high level of radiation. This makes it very difficult to carry out emergency work at the nuclear plant, hence the workers have had to be evacuated. This crisis is rapidly approaching the dimensions of Chernobyl in 1986, although it appears that the Japanese authorities have so far been reluctant to raise the threat level. The criterion for relocation after the Chernobyl disaster was 350 mSv/lifetime which would be reached in around 20 minutes at the present radiation level near the Fukushima plant.
Escalating Concern
We have published a number of ATCA briefings about this unfolding nuclear crisis in Fukushima since its very beginning. Our very first red alert in regard to this nuclear emergency was issued on 11th March, the day of the Tsunami in Japan. We have been concerned about the Japan-specific and global implications of this crisis because of the radiation exposure for ordinary citizens and workers; food and water contamination; vast spent fuel pools carrying many decades worth of used fuel rods; as well as the Plutonium MOX fuel rods at reactor 3, which is one of the deadliest substances known to humankind. We suggested the need to deploy the Chernobyl option of pouring concrete over the reactors on 19th March, more than one week ago. In view of the high level of radiation now being emitted by the Fukushima nuclear plant, is the Chernobyl option still available?
A stitch in time saves nine. There is a continuing mismatch between the hidden expectations of the Japanese authorities to be able to contain this problem and the cascading nuclear crisis. Many nuclear expertsaround the world, including those within the ATCA 5000, have suggested the need for urgent action to entomb these reactors in concrete, yet the Japanese authorities have continued to resist that solution. This may be, in part, because of a potential stigma that such a solution carries in the Japanese psyche which amounts to a tacit admission of failure and defeat.
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*After this briefing was published, plant operators said that while the water was contaminated with radiation, the extremely high reading was not 10 million times but 100,000 times.
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Louis C.K. Performed At A Comedy Club For The First Time Since Admitting To Sexual Misconduct
The comedian was accused of sexual misconduct by five women in November 2017 and confirmed the stories were true.
By Krystie Lee Yandoli
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Posted on August 28, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. ET
Louis C.K. performed Sunday at the Comedy Cellar in New York City — his first such gig since he was accused of sexual misconduct by five women in November 2017.
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The New York Times reported that C.K. made a surprise appearance at the comedy club, which he used to frequent, and performed a 15-minute set. He was apparently greeted by a standing ovation from the audience before his performance even began.
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“I understand that some people will be upset with me. I care about my customers very much. Every complaint goes through me like a knife. And I care about doing the right thing,” Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman told the New York Times.
But Dworman said he also believes “there can’t be a permanent life sentence on someone who does something wrong.”
Back in November, five women accused C.K. of sexual misconduct, and two of those women said the comedian had exposed himself to them and masturbated. Shortly after the New York Times report, C.K. released a statement saying, “These stories are true.”
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Following reports of C.K.'s sexual misconduct, the premiere and circulation of his film I Love You, Daddy were canceled. Netflix and FX also cut ties with the comedian.
“At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true,” he wrote in a statement at the time. “But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly.
“I have spent my long and lucky career talking and saying anything I want. I will now step back and take a long time to listen.”
A lot of people expressed strong feelings about C.K.'s return to stand-up just 10 months after these allegations were brought to light.
dan solomon @dansolomon
Multiple women Louis CK pulled his dick out in front of lost opportunities to pursue their careers because this guy and his enablers wanted to keep them quiet https://t.co/1muHlsXr9T
04:38 AM - 28 Aug 2018
Tyler Coates @tylercoates
Louis CK can eat shit
Jessica Valenti @JessicaValenti
“The audience, a sold-out crowd of about 115, greeted him warmly, with an ovation even before he began.” Tell me again how men are being unfairly punished? https://t.co/g0bYN1COmL
12:03 PM - 28 Aug 2018
Amir Talai @AmirTalai
Many wonder "how long" Louis CK should be "punished" for before he's "allowed to do comedy." Not sure, but 1) he's not been punished. 2) For non-famous men, each count of indecent exposure and false imprisonment (which CK's admitted to) carries a sentence of ~1yr in jail
Bris Farley @IanKarmel
Louis CK being "banished" from stand-up comedy wasn't some kind of petty punishment, it was a fucking workplace safety issue.
Sam H. Escobar @myhairisblue
Another day, another famous man whose life has gone back to normal after multiple sexual misconduct allegations https://t.co/ZfCg7SLl7Q
Fellow comedian Michael Ian Black tweeted “people have to be allowed to serve their time and move on with their lives.”
Michael Ian Black @michaelianblack
Will take heat for this, but people have to be allowed to serve their time and move on with their lives. I don't know if it's been long enough, or his career will recover, or if people will have him back, but I'm happy to see him try. https://t.co/QmqdGJnIjy
“I don't know if it's been long enough, or his career will recover, or if people will have him back, but I'm happy to see him try,” he wrote.
Black went on to say that the #MeToo movement “is incredibly powerful and important. ... One next step, among many steps, has to be figuring out a way for the men who are caught up in it to find redemption.”
The #metoo movement is incredibly powerful and important and vital. One next step, among many steps, has to be figuring out a way for the men who are caught up in it to find redemption.
But many let Black know they don't agree with his argument.
Aminatou Sow @aminatou
“serve their time” 🤔 don’t know what’s going on in your world sir but here on planet earth, louis ck did not go to jail for the sexual misconduct he admitted was true. https://t.co/gDXMdUIyPY
KB @KaraRBrown
It seems I missed the part when Louis CK “served time”. I just remember him living quietly as a millionaire for a less than a year. https://t.co/Z5STGzpOu0
Arsenio Billingham @ArsenioB_Ham
@astridoverthere yeah, SUPER not a good look, Michael Ian Black. I am particularly grossed out by the bit where he *tells the assault survivor what she ~*ACTUALLY*~ means* https://t.co/yZ3w1piGrz
rhea butcher @RheaButcher
@michaelianblack MIB, just want to point out that it definitely hasn’t been long enough, because all outlets are saying “accusations” when he clearly admitted to doing these things.
BuzzFeed News reached out to the Comedy Cellar and representatives for C.K. and Black for further comment.
Krystie Yandoli is an entertainment editor for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
Contact Krystie Lee Yandoli at krystie.yandoli@buzzfeed.com.
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Wine Talk: The wonder of wine competitions
By Robert WhitleyCreators Syndicate
Feb 28, 2014 at 7:54 PM Feb 28, 2014 at 7:54 PM
Game on. That would be the long race to the end of the wine competition season, which for me concludes with the Sommelier Challenge in September. I�m a true believer.
This year, I�m on board for nine competitions � four as director and five as a judge. Last week, I completed the first gig as a judge, heading a panel at the Dallas Morning News/TexSom competition in Dallas. Last month, we staged the fifth-annual Winemaker Challenge in San Diego, where I am director.
On my plate in April I have the 31st-annual San Diego International (director) and the Sunset Magazine International (judge). May takes me abroad for the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Brussels (judge) and the Wines of Portugal Challenge in Lisbon (judge). June is a busy month as well, with the Critics Challenge (director and chief judge) and the San Francisco International (judge). There is a brief summer break for some much needed R&R before staging the Sommelier Challenge (director) in September.
Why, other than financial considerations, would I subject myself to the grind? Good question, considering the value of a wine competition medal is often the subject of lively debate. I would be the first to say that wine competitions are not for every winery, although most every winery owner and winemaker I know enjoys boasting about their �award-winning� wines.
Tough to make that claim without any awards they can point to. But I realize there are any number of wineries that routinely rack up rave reviews and outstanding scores from the critics and think of a wine competition medal as unnecessary icing on the cake. Tough to argue otherwise, although I do admire that handful of top-tier wineries that tally the big scores and enter wine competitions anyway, which tells me they truly believe in the quality of the wines they produce. Three renowned Napa Valley wineries � Cakebread, Grgich Hills and Parallel � come to mind.
After more than 20 years of involvement, I remain bullish on wine competitions because I believe they deliver a valuable service. Consumers benefit when they purchase a medal-winning wine because they can draw a measure of comfort from the knowledge that an unbiased panel of wine professionals tasted the wine and issued a stamp of approval. Wineries benefit when they win a medal because it gives them another tool in the task of competing in a challenging market that is critical to their ultimate success.
Making a good wine is relatively easy � selling it, not so much.
On a personal level, wine competitions are an avenue of discovery and keep my palate sharp and my finger on the pulse of winemaking trends. I like to tell the story of one of my first stints as a judge at Concours Mondial.
Concours Mondial is the world�s largest wine competition and attracts entries from throughout the world, although it is European-centric. The format for this tasting places a judge alone at a table in a cluster of tables that form one tasting panel. Wines are tasted �blind� and rated on a 100-point scale, using criteria provided by Concours Mondial.
While all wine competitions taste �blind� in the sense that the identity of the producer is withheld from the judges, Concours Mondial takes the concept of �blind� tasting to another level. Judges are given no information about the grape varieties or origin of the wines they are evaluating. Each wine entry is evaluated as a stand-alone product.
During one flight of reds, I came across a patch of five consecutive wines that worked out to a gold medal on my score sheet. Five consecutive gold medals might not be unprecedented, but it was for me. Naturally, I was curious to know what the wines were and where they came from.
Concours Mondial has a quaint practice of revealing the wines to each panel at the end of the day, after all wines have been tasted and scores tabulated. As soon as we had finished, I rushed over to the panel chairman to get the list and find out what those glorious reds had been.
Turns out they were AOC Coteaux du Languedoc wines from the sub-appellation of La Clape. Not acquainted with the wines of La Clape, I queried my good friend Stephen Brook, a London-based writer for Decanter, well-schooled in the wines of France.
I was informed the La Clape wines were held in high esteem in the United Kingdom because the quality was very high and prices were low. That sealed it for me. I had to know more about this subzone that was capable of making such amazing reds.
I made a point on my next trip to France to schedule visits with producers in the region, which sits on a spit of land that juts out into the Mediterranean Sea southwest of Montpelier in the broader region of Languedoc-Roussillon. I learned that the primary grape of La Clape was Syrah, that producers were firmly committed to quality, and that the wines were consistently brilliant over many vintages.
That was many years ago, and since my first visit, it has been gratifying to watch La Clape rise to Grand Cru status and finally earn the recognition it so richly deserved.
But for me, the discovery of these great wines and my enduring appreciation began many, many years ago � at a wine competition.
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Litigation and Court Decisions, Similkameen River, Washington Water Watch, Water news
Tags:Court decisions, Enloe Dam, Okanagan PUD, Similkameen Falls
Okanogan PUD Takes Steps To Explore Enloe Dam Removal
Salmon jumping Similkameen Falls. (photo: Colton Miller, July 2014)
CELP and partners returned to court on Friday, April 3, to challenge a water right that could reduce water flowing in Similkameen Falls, in north central Washington, to a trickle. The Falls, located on the Similkameen River just downstream of Enloe dam, are a popular scenic attraction and have important cultural and ecological values.
Okanogan Public Utility District (OPUD) purchased Enloe dam in 1953, but has not generated power since 1958. After two failed attempts to re-electrify the dam in the 1990’s, OPUD obtained a federal energy license in 2013. CELP challenged the water quality certification and won a decision that the proposal to divert 90-99% of the natural flows around the waterfalls lacked scientific foundation.
After oral argument on the water right appeal, Judge Gary Tabor of Thurston Superior Court ruled from the bench in favor of the Department of Ecology and OPUD. For CELP, the courtroom saga continues a 10-year effort to restore and protect the Similkameen River, including opposition to two new dam proposals, the Shankers Bend and the Fortis BC projects, that are sidelined for the time being.
Search is on for a lead agency to remove Enloe dam
One very positive development has occurred in the face of continued litigation and local ratepayer opposition to the project’s $50 million price tag. On April 6, OPUD Commissioners passed a resolution indicating willingness to work with CELP and its conservation partners in finding a lead agency for Enloe dam removal. Both the Lower Similkameen River Band in B.C. and the Confederated Colville Tribes have endorsed the concept of dam removal.
OPUD is exploring all options, including its original plan to re-energize Enloe. However, the case in favor of dam removal is persuasive:
Re-energizing the dam will be a major money-loser for local ratepayers;
De-watering Similkameen Falls is illegal, and CELP’s water quality challenge creates significant uncertainty about the amount of water available for power generation; and
Removing Enloe dam will clear the way for salmon and other species to access 300-plus miles of river and stream habitat, a huge opportunity for both fish and people.
Salmon, blocked at Enloe dam. (photo: Colton Miller, July 2014)
The ongoing legal challenge
CELP, American Whitewater and North Cascades Conservation Council have challenged a decision by the Department of Ecology to issue a water right to the Okanogan PUD for renewed operation of Enloe dam. The water right appeal raises two issues. First, as Andrea Rodgers of the Western Environmental Law Center, puts it: “Ecology is required to determine whether granting a water right will harm the public interest before issuing a permit. Here, they propose to defer that decision until after the project is built, violating the four-test requirement for allocation of public water resources.”
Attorney Rachael Paschal Osborn described the second argument in the case: “The new water right for the dam fails to protect instream flows as adopted into the Similkameen River rule. This directly contradicts a 2013 Supreme Court decision regarding the Skagit River, holding that these rules function as ‘water rights for the river’ and may be violated only in the most narrow of circumstances.
Economic studies show that re-energizing Enloe Dam doesn’t make financial sense as is, and will be even more expensive if minimum flow releases are increased. OPUD, having spent $12 million to obtain a federal energy license for the project, is placing ratepayer dollars at substantial risk. Depending on the outcome of the aesthetic flow studies to protect Similkameen Falls, OPUD may have far less water to divert for hydropower than originally permitted.
The river advocacy groups in the legal challenge are all members of the Hydropower Reform Coalition, and are represented by public interest attorneys Andrea Rodgers of the Western Environmental Law Center and Rachael Paschal Osborn and Dan Von Seggern of CELP.
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXPERTISING RULES
OF THE FEDERATION OF PHILATELIC EXPERTISERS FOR THE EXPERTISING AREA OF THE FREE CITY OF DANZIG
The following rules complement the currently valid version of the expertising rules of the BPP, in particular so as to take account of the special features of this expertising area in the period from 1920 to 1923. The existence of some types of stamps, which were rarely used in the ordinary mail service for a variety of reasons, as well as the sale of ordinary but no longer saleable remainder stocks of stamps (also previously produced values) at postal auctions partly during the period of validity are also to be considered. The production of some postage stamps was also done not for any postal requirements but for the financing of the state budget. The backdating of certain postmarks was partly done by postal officials during the period of validity.
The following rules supplement the currently valid version of the BPP expertising rules, especially...
1. Period and scope of expertisation
The following will be expertised:
a) all philatelic items (e.g. postage stamps, postal stationery, essays etc.) of the Free City of Danzig from 10 January 1920 to 19 July 1920.
b) the genuineness of cancellations on postage stamps of the German Reich that were used on the territory of the Free City of Danzig from 10 January 1920 to 19 July 1920, also forerunners and contemporary issues.
c) postmarked items from the inflation period 1920-1923 (postage stamps, official stamps, postage due stamps etc.) also Michel Nos. 181-192 according to special expertising criteria.
For items given under c) the expertising criteria were developed decades ago by the INFLA expertising inspectorate, which apply in addition to the expertising standards of the BPP. Therefore the rules of the expertising standards of the INFLA-Berlin e. V. also apply, in particular the use of the special expertising mark "Echt - INFLA-Berlin" for the marking of contemporary cancellations. In the past, expertisers not affiliated to the INFLA expertising inspectorate only assessed by "signing" the genuineness of overprints, not the postmarks. Currently all Federation expertisers of the BPP for the area of the Free City of Danzig also belong to the INFLA expertising inspectorate as members and it is in accordance with the Articles of Association of the BPP that this will assuredly be the case in future.
The scope of the expertisation conforms to Section 4 of the expertising rules of the BPP.
2. Quality
Mint expertised items with a slight production-related build-up of ink (offset) or calender folds are considered to be perfect if the stamp image is not affected.
Perforated expertised items which have complete, uniform perforation on all sides, including corner perforation teeth, are considered to be perfect. The perforation may have slight irregularities due to the use of issue-specific bad or unsuitable paper, or by the simultaneous perforation of several sheets, which are not considered faults. Rouletted expertised items with all sides evenly rouletted are regarded as perfect if they show small inaccuracies at the corners due to the production process. A small number of incomplete "tips" will not constitute a fault.
3. Postmark impressions and period of use
A postmark is regarded as "genuine" if it was struck during the period of use of the expertised item, at the time specified in the postmarking device, with a device that is proven to have been used by the postal service during the correct period ("contemporary cancellation").
It is completely irrelevant whether this was done within the framework of the ordinary postal service or for collectors' purposes, as it is not usually possible to establish whether a loose stamp or a piece is an example of postal usage during the correct period. For expertising, it is also technically irrelevant whether cancelled stamps still had a sufficient franking value at this time due to the ongoing inflation.
The exact classification of the cancellations is documented on the basis of the current state of research, as shown by reference material and records, and the agreed opinion of each Danzig expertiser together with his colleagues.
Surcharged stamps were often used in the ordinary postal service even after their official period of validity. Cancellations on Michel Nos. 90-92 for the period to 30 June 1922 and Michel Nos. 131-132 up to 30 June 1923, which also correspond to the definition in Paragraph 1 above, are regarded as "genuinely used".
4. "Signing"
a) As an extension of the "signing" based on the expertising rules of the BPP, expertised items that are genuinely used receive in addition the circular "Echt - INFLA-Berlin" mark or the rectangular mark "Echt – im Block geprüft – INFLA-Berlin" mark to confirm genuine, contemporary cancellation. The circular INFLA mark "Echt - INFLA-Berlin" is applied only to expertised items with clearly legible and sufficiently identifiable postmark impressions. Expertised items with an incomplete postmark, which can be confirmed as genuine and contemporary by use of the documents available to the expertiser, will receive the rectangular INFLA stamp. These expertising marks identify the respective expertiser by specific code letters or characters. Both expertising marks give no indication of the quality of the expertised items, they are only authentication marks for postmarks and as such are equally valid, so that accidental interchanging of the marks does not indicate inadequate expertisation.
b) Cancellations made with forged postmarks (imitations of genuine postmarks or fantasy marks), painted or photo-mechanically applied cancellations receive the "Stempel falsch" (= forged postmark) expertising mark .
All cancellations that were made with original, but verifiably backdated postmarking devices by unauthorised third parties (so-called "improper use") are faked.
c) Expertised items that have an impression of an original postmark whose date is not within the correct period of use, or which have a cancellation that cannot be shown to be forged may, if they show special features (such as plate varieties, overprint flaws etc.), be handled in accordance with the expertising rules of the BPP. They will be given an additional expertising mark in the form of a shaded circle. This may be missing from previous expertisations. Such items are to be regarded as not postmarked during the correct period. The often used phrase "cancelled by favour" is not correct if used as a specialised philatelic term.
Covers which can be proved to have been carried by post during the correct period, and franked with the correct rate, usually receive on the back at the lower right the decorative INFLA mark "Einwandfrei - INFLA-Berlin" (flawless - INFLA-Berlin) with the letter or character of the INFLA expertiser. Covers with obviously incorrect postage rates are "signed" as pieces.
For certain issues, the use of which during the correct period was hardly possible, such as Michel Nos. 47-49, A 124, 124 Z, 154 Y, Official 24 P and 32 X, may be given a corresponding attestation in regard to the genuineness of the stamp or overprint, also the backdated or incorrectly dated postmarks. An additional "signing" is not done.
d) The marking of colours, types and varieties is done using type marks.
5. Colours, types and varieties
The colour shades of many stamps in this expertising area can be arranged in colour series. Here the "cheap" shades (usually) include a very wide range in contrast to the "expensive" shades. In addition, with most of the others the colour does not directly correspond with the criteria for distinguishing colours as given in catalogues.
As in the case of "borderline" colours different assessments cannot be completely excluded with different expertisers, or with the same expertiser at different times under different conditions, the allocation to a corresponding colour is always subjective. An objective expert opinion in colour boundaries is not possible. Variations in expert opinions regarding "borderline" colours do not indicate a fault in the expertisation.
Stamps with missing underprinting are, in addition to the "signature", also marked with the type-mark "F". Stamps with only partially missing underprinting, or faded or discoloured stamps are not separately "signed".
Further findings, such as for example non-catalogued sub-types and varieties, as well as sheet position characteristics, are dealt with only by separate agreement. In such cases it is optional whether the expertiser gives a "singing" or issues an attestation or findings. This does not mean, however, that such observations will be included in the MICHEL catalogue in future.
6. The following type marks used for "signing"
X and Y or Wz 2X, Wz 2Y, Wz 3X, Wz 3Y, Wz 4, Wz 5 for different watermarks/positions.
I, II etc. For plate errors and types of underprinting .
a to c, for colour shade differences.
F for stamps without underprinting.
x and y for types of paper.
D for coil perforation.
Also other "signings" with abbreviations conform to the indications given in the MICHEL catalogue.
7. Expertisation fees
Fees are calculated according to the BPP expertising rules. For stamps from the inflation period with a catalogue price under €10 a minimum charge of €0.60 per stamp, colour or type expertisation will be made. For especially time-consuming expertisation, a reasonable surcharge may be made.
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The Rise of the North Italian Violin Concerto, Volume Three: The Golden Age
Release Date: August 2008
Composer (1678-1741)
Pietro Antonio Locatelli
Composer (1700/1-1775)
Giovanni Battista Sammartini
Giuseppe Tartini
Adrian Chandler
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Simon Fox-Gal
Concert6o for violin, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, strings & continuo in F, RV 569
Concerto da chiesa in C, Op. 4/11
Andante - Adagio
Largo Andante - Adagio
Vivace - Adagio
Concerto for 4 violins, strings & continuo in F, Op. 4/12
Allegro - Adagio - Allegro
(1700/1-1775)
Concerto a piu stromenti for 2 violins, 2 oboes, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, strings & continuo in E flat, J 73
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Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in B flat, D 117
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Concerto for violin, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 horns, timpani, strings & continuo in D, RV 562a
Chamber: La Serenissima
Conductor: Adrian Chandler
Born on Merseyside in 1974, Adrian Chandler studied both modern and Baroque violin at the Royal College of Music with Rodney Friend and Catherine Mackintosh. Whilst still a student at the RCM he founded the period ensemble La Serenissima with whom he has since performed numerous solo recitals and Vivaldi concerti in major festivals around the world.
His most recent CD releases feature virtuoso sonatas by Albinoni, Pisendel and Vivaldi (AV0018), Vivaldi Concerti and Arias (AV0031), religious concerti by Vivaldi (AV2063), the first two of three award-winning records (AV 2106 & 2128) charting the development of the North Italian Violin Concerto (NIVC) and Vivaldi cantatas and sonatas (Linn CKD 281). His performances have also been broadcast by BBC Radio 3, Radio Scotland, Dutch Radio, Radio 3 Belgium, Radio France, Danish Radio, Classic FM and Japanese TV. Adrian was awarded a three year AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) fellowship at Southampton University in order to research the development of the North Italian violin concerto between 1690 and 1740. The culmination of this project is the release of this CD, the third of the North Italian Violin Concerto series.
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This 1 Practice Might Identify Child Abuse — but Many Believe It’s Far Too Dangerous to Try
While you certainly can’t imagine hurting a child, abuse happens to millions of those under the age of 18 every single day. Every year, the National Children’s Alliance reports around 700,000 children are abused annually. And its even scarier to think kids under the age of 1 are the most likely to be victimized, with the parents often perpetrating the violence.
Many children receive the help they need — but others move through life in silence as to what went on. Psychologists and therapists now are wondering if there’s a way to identify the abuse early on, before the kids stay silent into adulthood. There’s one practice that some believe really works — but other professionals think it’s dangerous, unreliable, and too risky.
Abuse changes the brain in unique ways
Being abused as a child can lead to lasting behavioral problems. | iStock.com/saintho
As Joshua Gowin, Ph.D., notes on Psychology Today, the experiences you have in your first few years of life are of the utmost importance. If you’re nurtured and provided with opportunities for growth, you’re set up for a healthy adulthood. If abuse occurs, however, the affect this has on the brain can lead to lasting behavioral problems. It can also cause issues with memory and learning and increase the odds of developing a mental disorder later on.
Here’s something else disturbing: TIME reports abuse can leave parts of the brain underdeveloped. And this thinned brain tissue sometimes never fully recovers.
There are many signs of child abuse to be aware of
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Not every child who’s been abused shows symptoms, especially if they’re older and fearful of their abuser. But there are a few general symptoms that WebMD says you should know.
If the child in question is very young, then they may be slower to socialize with other kids, or they may even start to lose skills they learned already. They may also show behavioral issues at home or at school, or have unusual interactions with their parents. Young kids may act afraid, violent, or uninterested in everything around them, while slightly older children may engage in risky behavior. As abused children reach adulthood, it’s not uncommon for them to develop PTSD.
Child psychologists are helpful for many kids
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If you think someone may be hurting your child, psychologists who specialize in helping kids can be particularly useful. Houston Chronicle notes child psychologists exclusively work with those under the age of 18 to help resolve any behavioral or emotional issues. And if child abuse is occurring, they’re skilled in analyzing the situation and getting to the core of the problem.
Child psychologists may also refer kids to other specialists depending on their diagnosis. Or, they may recommend certain therapies or treatments during scheduled visits going forward. While some practices are standard, others are a little more experimental — and that’s where the controversy lies.
Disassociation is a common result of abuse
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Anyone who’s gone through trauma can experience disassociation. Robert T. Muller, Ph.D., tells Psychology Today disassociation is actually a way of coping with severe stress. What happens is the brain allows you to feel detached from the traumatic event. You may even feel as if you’re in a fog, or you aren’t really present. It’s your brain’s way of keeping pain at bay.
Children who disassociate due to abuse or trauma may be prone to entering a trance-like state, where they stare at nothing or forget what they were just doing. And this can carry into adulthood as well. Many adults seek help from therapists, which is where the possibly dangerous practice comes into question.
The 1 uncertain practice: Recovered-memory therapy
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We know disassociation happens — and it makes sense to assume some of us can’t remember our trauma. New Scientist explains some therapists are fans of recovered-memory therapy. Essentially, the therapist coaches the patient into remembering traumatic events that may be buried deep in the brain. Sometimes the patients are even hypnotized or put under tranquilizers so the professional providing the treatment can easily access those memories.
Here’s the problem, though: Most psychologists think repressed memories rarely happen. And it may actually cause the patients severe distress and further problems.
Why this type of therapy may be extremely dangerous and damaging
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More research needs to happen to determine whether recovered-memory therapy is effective. But here’s what’s troubling: the American Psychological Association explains laboratory studies show memories aren’t always accurate, and people are easily swayed. Loved ones or therapists can convince patients they’re remembering events that never actually happened. This can cause the patient severe stress, and may lead to incriminating thoughts that aren’t real.
As far as child abuse is concerned, there is the theory that children may be more likely to have repressed memories due to how abuse affects the brain. But still, there’s not enough evidence to support this.
Court cases in the ’90s show the dangers of this therapy
Some court cases showed that memories are able to be falsely induced. | Chris Ryan/Getty Images
Repressed memories made national headlines in the past. In the ’80s and ’90s, children claimed satanic cults abused them. Though it caused widespread outrage and panic, officials deemed the claims false after all.Out of 84 satanic abuse claims, no physical evidence existed to back them up. It turns out misguided social workers may have questioned the children in such a way that induced these wrong memories.
Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus performed studies showing it’s possible to induce false memories, too. By convincing subjects an event occurred and then asking them to imagine it happening, about a third of the subjects came away with memories of the nonexistent event after repeated sessions.
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Chromatography Modelling in High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method Development
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This article discusses the development of chromatography modelling of the last 30 years from the first software package for calculating resolution and capacity factors to the visual modelling of chromatograms for testing peak movements with altering elution conditions.
Different approaches are discussed, such as retention modelling based on measurements, others based on molecular structure or on statistical considerations. The state-of-the-art will be demonstrated with a few applications of industrial importance.
Computer supported chromatography method development [1,2,3] started around 1985 as IBM released the so called IBM PC, the first ’Personal Computer‘. The members of the project were Lloyd Snyder, John Dolan, Tom Jupille, founders of LCResources on the US West Coast and myself, who, after returning from Csaba Horváth’s Lab at Yale University founded the Institute for Applied Chromatography, located in Berlin-Kreuzberg on the 1st October 1981. The 4 of us decided to use the new technology of IBM-computers to write a program for HPLC method development. Jack Kirkland, a pioneer of HPLC at DuPont measured different properties on 1000 columns, and with Lloyd Snyder calculated the influence of the pore structure and ligand length in order to model band spreading. This was the beginning of ’DryLab‘, a name which Lloyd Snyder suggested for the software.
In 1988, the first iteration of the DryLab software was developed and allowed the modelling of band spreading, during optimisation of isocratic %B in DryLab I (I=isocratic) [4]. In 1989 modelling of gradient elution DryLab G (G=gradient) was developed [5]. First chromatograms for visualisation were plotted with *-characters. A few months later we were able to plot chromatograms for every change in experimental conditions. In the following years the software was further improved to isocratic multiparameter software, called ’DryLab Imp‘, where the user could model changes in pH, temperature, ionic strength, ternary eluent composition and ion-pair-chromatography. Gradient elution was more difficult to model with other factors, therefore the so called 2-dimensional modelling with gradient time (tG) and temperature (T) the (“tG-T-model”) was developed. At the same time a number of other factors, like column length, ID, particle size (dp), flow rate, dwell volume, gradient %Bstart and %Bend, and up to 10 gradient steps could be calculated. With these features DryLab was already in the 1990’s a multifactorial chromatography modelling software. The major feature of these models was their simplicity and visuality [6].
A very informative book on computer assisted method development was published in 1990 by Glajch and Snyder with 42 contributions to the theory and praxis of HPLC modelling [1] illustrating the work of leaders of the chromatographic scientific community working on separation predictions.
Some years later Sergej Galushko started his project, which he first named ’ChromDream’ which was later renamed ’ChromSword‘. The software allowed the prediction of retention time based on a compounds molecular structure which is important for those working in drug design [7,8]. To run the experiments he later introduced ’AutoChromSword‘ software which collected runs overnight in an automated fashion.
Other companies also introduced similar software packages. Agilent developed ICOS (intelligent computer optimization software) [9]. In France ’Osiris‘ was developed by the group of Heinisch, Rocca and Tschapla [10]. In Canada Mike McBrian introduced an optimisation software for chromatography with ACDLabs (Advanced Chromatography Development) [11]. During this time programs like ’Diamond’ and ’PESOS’ came and went. Around 2005 the company S-Matrix introduced “Fusion”, software which controlled Waters instruments to generate experiments and evaluate them according to statistical principles. This list is not complete and there were other software packages developed during this time, but these are beyond the scope of this article
Theory of RPC Modelling
Retention phenomena of reversed-phase chromatography (RPC) are described in many ways by different authors. The philosophy used in DryLab is described in the ’Solvophobic Theory‘ of Csaba Horváth, which was developed in the years 1975-1977 at Yale [12]. The fundamental concept of this theory is that retention in RPC is enforced by water, as the retarding component of the eluent. The uptake (dissolution) of nonpolar molecules in the water structure requires large amounts of energy. The retention factor k (also called the ’capacity factor‘) is proportional to the energy needed in this process. In the case of dibenzanthracene on a C8-phase, we find the following values for the capacity factor:
k in water kw ≈ 4000
k in acetonitrile kAN ≈ 1
Horváth and his team found that the only possible explanation for this extremely wide scale of retention times is the change in the surface tension of water altered by the addition of acetonitrile (AN) or methanol (MeOH). The strong lipophobicity of water can easily and continuously be reduced in this way, which is what occurs in gradient elution. Thus a typical approach to method development in RPC is to initially run a scouting gradient on a C18 column, which will typically resolves more than 95% of all compound peaks present in the sample.
Gradient elution typically starts with water or water-rich eluents. Upon injecting the sample into such a mobile phase (eluent), the water mixes with the hydrophobic sample components and forces them onto the surface of the C8 or C18 column packings. The capacity factors of organic molecules in water (Kw) are 103-106 times higher than in acetonitrile or methanol. By increasing the amount of the organic eluent, the retention force from water will become weaker, the surface tension of the eluent is reduced from 72 dyn/cm in water to approximately 22 dyn/cm at room temperature with a reduction in retention time occurring at the same time. This process has tremendous capabilities for separating complex mixtures in a highly reproducible manner for simultaneous qualitative and quantitative analysis.
In gradient elution, we can calculate the retention precisely for every component. Based on only two gradient runs, we can further calculate isocratic conditions and see how the k-values are reduced with increasing %B (percent organic) in the mobile phase.
The amazing ease of Reversed-Phase gradient elution is exhibited in the continuous reduction of the retention force of water by the increasing amount of the organic eluent (MeOH or AN). Fine differences in accessible solvophobic molecular surface areas, consisting of C-C, C-H and other nonpolar atomic bonds, combined with steps in the gradient, are sufficient to achieve reasonably good separations with almost any mixture in life science applications.
Modelling of Reversed-Phase separations is based on the measurement of both the retention time and the peak area [13,14]. The calculation of sample positions in the corresponding chromatograms in a Design of Experiments (DoE) enables the chromatographer to look at a small number of experiments in a virtual mode and generate a fast overview of separation choices. However by running a DoE, e.g. a tG-T model with 4 runs, we must realise that each chromatogram will look different. This however is the purpose of the exercise, as we want to learn how peaks move, so we can establish a model and can derive solutions for separation problems.
Experimental conditions
Column selection should be done carefully. We have a great number of RP-columns on the market. Snyder, Dolan, Carr, Engelhardt, Euerby, Tanaka and Petersson among others published excellent papers on column selectivity [15, 16] including more than 500 columns and demonstrated how to select the best columns for a separation. We used a YMC C18 120Å column, 150 x 4.6 mm, 5 µm (Waters, Milford, MA, USA) with a synthetic sample mixture developed for column testing at a flow rate of 2.0 mL/min. A Shimadzu Prominence (Shimadzu Europe, Duisburg, Germany) LC with dwell volume Vd: 0.4 mL and UV detection at 254 nm was used throughout the work. Modelling software was DryLab®4, v.4.0.10.15. (Molnar-Institute, Berlin, Germany). Eluent A was 0.025 M phosphate buffer at pH 2.8. Eluent B1 was acetonitrile (AN) Eluent B2 was methanol (MeOH) and a 50:50-mix of B1:B2. Gradient times were 20 and 60 min from 5 to 95% (B1+B2) at T1: 30 and T2: 60°C.
One and 2-dimensional models
If a chromatographer wants to understand peak movements caused by changes in experimental parameters, they must keep everything constant except one factor, like %B, tG or pH (or one factor at a time, OFAT). This helps to understand how a separation might change. Initially, this may appear to be an inefficient approach to spending time, however the opposite is true, since the chromatographer understands the separation better.
Changes of other parameters can also be modeled in DryLab by calculation: The influence of the flow rate, of the column length and ID, dwell volume, gradient start and end, steps, etc. So even an OFAT-model in DryLab allows the understanding of multifactorial changes. The most successful 2-dimensional model was and is still today the gradient time – temperature- or tG-T-model, especially when combined with a ternary gradient elution technique [17]. The tG-T-model which was used by Snyder in column characterisation [18], has lead to an extension into a 3D-resolution space, the Cube [14].
3-D-Models, the Cube
The first Cube model was demonstrated at the HPLC2009 conference in Dresden [14]. Soon afterwards, a number of papers appeared demonstrating the advantages of this new technology for industrial applications [19-23]. This new technology is especially well suited to improving the speed of older pharmacopoeial methods, as shown by Schmidt, where they reduced a method’s analysis times from 160 to 3 min, using DryLab and UHPLC [24].
The first step in this process is to plan a Design of Experiments (DoE) followed by the so called Peak Tracking process. The most efficient DoE is shown in Figure 1. (Figure 1).
Peak Tracking
PeakTracking is an important step in method development, as most chromatographers using a method are afraid of unexpected changes. Therefore small variations in working conditions should be carried out to test method robustness. The question is however, “How much should we vary a parameter?”.
If we change a parameter by very little, then we might not see hidden peaks. Therefore larger changes are required, e.g., two gradient times tG1 and tG2 with a factor 3 difference. In temperature optimization experiments we should have a difference 30-40°C and with pH, 0.6 pH units over 3 (or more) runs.
With these experiments we can create an experimental design with 4-12 runs, which is sufficient in most cases. We should learn as much as possible with the least possible number of runs.
It is widely accepted, that the so called tG-T-model is the best one to start with. It has only 4 runs and it allows simple peak tracking as shown in the following figures.
Initially the order of elution is established at the experimental points 2, 6 and 10 (see Figure 2).
A peak tracking table of a tG-T-tC (tC = ternary eluent composition) model showing different elution profiles of the same mixture of 18 compounds in fewer than 12 different conditions [14]. The peak areas in those runs have a standard deviation of ca. 2% on average and can therefore efficiently be used to track moving peaks and establish robust conditions for routine applications.
The next step is to align the 12 runs in the 3 tG-T-sheets. This is a process of looking at peak movements, peak overlaps and peak turnovers. Peak identification is based on peak areas, which represent the injected amount of the sample. Keeping this constant we get constant peak areas for a given compound in every run. Peak areas (concentration x volume = mass) are well suited to identify a peak. In peak overlaps the areas are additive. In Figure 3. we show the runs 1-2-3-4, where the organic eluent B1 is AN. Note the selectivity differences between the runs.
Then the peaks of the experiments 5-6-7-8 are aligned (Figure 4). Again there are different selectivities generated and several coeluting peak pairs observed.
At the end the last sheet of runs 9-10-11-12, which is the 100% methanol-sheet, all peaks are fully tracked (Figure 5.).
When peak tracking is complete, we then calculate between the 3 core sheets another 97 sheets, filling out the total space so we can simulate any chromatogram at any point in that whole space with more than 106 virtual chromatograms. The results are highly precise, up to 99.8% accuracy in retention times, which is comparable to the operational accuracies of most UHPLC instruments.
Method adjustments are much easier to implement when utilising resolution maps, as alterations of the “set point” or “working point” in the Design Space are not considered to be changes with post regulatory approval. This means, that changes in the Design Space (Figure 7) are possible without re-validation, allowing a much greater flexibility in the lab than in previous years.
From Figure 7 we can define several Design Spaces. The extension of the red areas (the possible Design Spaces) will give us a first idea about the robustness. We could also find suitable method parameter in methanol (front sheet of the cube in Figure 7 as well as in acetonitrile (back sheet in Figure 7).
From the design space as defined in Figure 7 we can get robustness information only for the measured parameters: Gradient time, pH and tC [%B2 in %B1] where B1 is acetonitrile and B2 is methanol. However, as DryLab®4 is able to calculate other changes which might occur at the same time, we can calculate the influence of additional parameters like flow rate or start- and end-%B of the gradient. No additional experiments are necessary for this kind of robustness calculation. The result is shown in Figure 8.
We can see in Figure 8. on the top of the graph the selected method parameter (tG = 46 min, T = 30°C and tC = 100 % MeOH as organic eluent) with estimated possible deviations from the nominal value. The temperature is assumed to deviate from the nominal value of 30°C by not more than +- 2°C, i.e. the true temperature is assumed to be in any experiment between 28 and 32°C). On the left graph the ’Frequency Distribution’ shows how often (N) a certain critical resolution (Rs,crit) occurs under any combination of possible, true parameter values. As can be seen from the graph, the failure rate, i.e., the number of experiments that could fall outside the required critical resolution Rs,crit =1.5, is = zero. That means that practically all experiments should fulfil the critical resolution requirement. The position of the “set point” or “working point” is of great importance, as many experiments cost enormous amount of resources. If the point is selected by trial and error, an analyst may have to change it and repeat a large number of experiments to find a new optimum. DryLab can calculate 6 experimental factors at 3 levels, i.e., 36 = 729 experiments in less than 1 minute!
The right graph in Figure 8 (‘Regression Coefficients’) describes the importance of each parameter, related to the selected deviation from the nominal value, for the critical resolution. As can be seen from the graph, temperature has the most important influence; a lower temperature gives a higher global resolution.
DryLab and the QbD movement
In 2002, the FDA instigated the development of the QbD concept which allowed more flexibility in industrial laboratories [14, 15]. DryLab demonstrated as early as 25 years ago, that systematic experimentation in HPLC is required.and has contributed to the development of Quality by Design in the analytical chemistry area. It was the first software demonstrating ’robust resolution maps‘, allowing the estimation of tolerance limits for every important parameter of a separation. DryLab is therefore an important tool to help meet QbD practices.
Method transfer is a problem in a global economy, where products travel over borders and are used in different location to generate the same analytical result. It is necessary to enhance this process using modelling software to ease the burden using virtual UHPLC models. This method transfer process is often instrument dependent and therefore it is important to understand how to utilise predictive software in method transfer. An example of successful method transfer using this approach is demonstrated in reference [23].
The so called Knowledge Management Protocol, which was discussed above in a short format, is a great help in dealing with regulatory authorities. In this way methods can be developed in an inspection-safe manner.
Economic considerations of modelling in reducing waste
In a steadily growing number of publications, the value and usability of retention modelling for fast and systematic method development has been demonstrated [17-22].
During the acetonitrile shortage, it was difficult to work in the HPLC lab as acetonitrile was not readily accessible. The development of the ternary Cube was important in this situation, and demonstrated that in most cases an alternative method utilising methanol could be implemented instead of acetonitrile [18]. We can contribute to a green chemistry by reducing waste through computer modelling and reduce our environmental impact by reducing the volume of mobile phase waste.
As we can see, there is not much difference between both methods, but the method in Figure 6 using MeOH as eluent B is more environmentally safe and is less expensive as the method in Figure 9 using AN as eluent B.
Methods with short analysis times can aid production of drugs faster and more economically than before, typically using UHPLC instrumentation. The use of modelling software allows the development of methods concordant with QbD criteria, increasing flexibility in routine operations. Retention and critical resolution problems can be more transparent than in the past. Method transfer is much easier using DryLab. Finally HPLC modelling is truly green as it saves time, energy and reduces waste.
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7. S.V. Galushko, GIT Spezial Chromatographie, 2 (1996), 88–93.
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9. A. Drouen et al., LC•GC, 9 (1991) 714.
10. S. Goga-Rémont, S. Heinisch, E. Lesellier, J. L. Rocca, A. Tschapla, Chromatographia, 51, (2000) 536
11. A. Bogomolov and M. McBrien , Mutual peak matching in a series of HPLC-DAD mixture analyses, Anal. Chim. Acta, 490 (2203)41–58
12. Cs. Horváth, W. Melander, I. Molnár, Solvophobic Interactions in Liquid Chromatography with Nonpolar Stationary Phases J. Chromatogr., 125 (1976) 129- 156.
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14. I. Molnár, H.-J. Rieger, K.E. Monks, Aspects of the „Design Space” in high pressure liquid chromatography method development, J. Chromatogr. A, 1217 (2010) 3193–3200.
15. L. R. Snyder, J. W. Dolan, P.W. Carr, The hydrophobic-subtraction model of reversed-phase column selectivity. J.Chromatogr. A, 1060 (2004) 77–116.
16. Melvin R. Euerby, Matthew James, Patrik Petersson, Practical implications of the “Tanaka” stationary phase characterization methodology using ultra high performance liquid chromatographic conditions, J.Chromatogr. A, 1228 (2012) 165– 174.
17. M. R. Euerby, F. Scannapieco, H.-J. Rieger, I. Molnár, Retention Modeling in Ternary Solvent Gradient Elution Reversed Phase Chromatography using 30 mm Columns, J.Chromatogr. A, 1121 (2006) 219-227.
18. J.W. Dolan, L.R. Snyder, T. Blanc, L.Van Heukelem, Selectivity Differences for C18 Reversed-Phase Columns as a Function of Temperature and Gradient Steepness. I. Optimizing Selectivity and Resolution, J.Chromatogr. A, 897 (2000) 37-50.
19. M. Euerby, G. Schad, H.-J. Rieger, I. Molnár, 3-Dimensional Retention Modelling of Gradient Time, Ternary Solvent-Strength and Temperature of the Reversed-phase Gradient Liquid Chromatography of a Complex Mixture of 22 Basic and Neutral Analytes using DryLab® 2010, Chromatography Today, Vol. 3, Dec. 2010, p.13.
20. Quality by Design: Multidimensional exploration of the design space in high performance liquid chromatography method development for better robustness before validation, K.Monks, I.Molnár, H.J.Rieger, B.Bogáti, E.Szabó, J.Chromatogr. A, 1232 (2012) 218-230.
21. A stepwise strategy employing automated screening and DryLab modeling for the development of robust methods for challenging high performance liquid chromatography separations: a case study, K. Jayaraman, A.J. Alexander, Y. Hu, F.P. Tomasella, Anal. Chim. Acta, 696 [1-2] (2011) 116-124.
22. Rapid high performance liquid chromatography method development with high prediction accuracy, using 5 cm long narrow bore columns packed with sub-2_m particles and Design Space computer modeling Sz. Fekete, J. Fekete, I. Molnár, K. Ganzler, J. Chromatogr. A, 1216 7816-7823 (2009).
23. I. Molnár, K.E. Monks, H.-J. Rieger, B.-T. Erxleben, LCGC-Magazine, Experimental Combination of Method Development Strategies in a Working Environment of Different Instrumental Set-ups, 7, 5 (2011), 2–8.
24. A. Schmidt, I. Molnár, Using an innovative Quality-by-Design approach for development of a stability indicating UPLC method for ebastine in the API and pharmaceutical formulations,
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Kasich bashes Trump at state fair: 'Farmers want trade, not aid'
Governor John Kasich used his kick-off of the Ohio State Fair on Wendesday as another chance to bash President Trump's trade policies .
Kasich bashes Trump at state fair: 'Farmers want trade, not aid' Governor John Kasich used his kick-off of the Ohio State Fair on Wendesday as another chance to bash President Trump's trade policies . Check out this story on cincinnati.com: https://cin.ci/2LAQOC5
Marilyn Icsman, Cincinnati Enquirer Published 3:01 p.m. ET July 25, 2018
Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks during the dedication of Jesse Owens State Park near McConnelsville on Tuesday.(Photo: Chris Crook/Times Recorder)
Governor John Kasich used his kick-off of the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday as another chance to bash President Trump's trade policies and the recent announcement of a $12 billion relief program for farmers.
Kasich, who has previously spoken out against the tariffs that Trump claims are in place for national security reasons, said to reporters at the fair that "farmers want trade, not aid."
He called Trump's farmer aid program "vote-buying," and said it will compound the economic damage done by the tariffs by putting the U.S. further into debt.
"You have to wonder, is this about vote-buying, is this about the fact that you don't want farmers turning against you in the midterm when they're suffering the consequences of trade?" Kasich said.
1) Tariffs are taxes on American consumers.
2) Protectionism doesn’t work.
End the trade war and let’s get to work on real solutions to stop unfair trade practices. https://t.co/Qd7rktW4M0
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) July 24, 2018
The American Farm Bureau released a statement after the aid package was announced, calling it a "welcome measure of temporary relief."
"This announcement is substantial, but we cannot overstate the dire consequences that farmers and ranchers are facing in relation to lost export markets," said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
"Our emphasis continues to be on trade and restoring markets, and we will continue to push for a swift and sure end to the trade war and the tariffs impacting American agriculture," Duvall said.
Kasich also stressed farmers' need for access to markets, saying that what farmers want is "access to the world," rather than a government bail-out.
"Access to those markets are critical to a farmer," Kasich said. "They want to sell, they don't want to be subsidized, they don't want to be put on welfare. They want to be in a position where they can sell their products around the world."
Trump's farmer's aid package is just a way to make farmers feel better, Kasich said, and the economic effects of reduced trade will eventually be felt by other industries in Ohio
"Where does this end?" Kasich said. "The unilateral efforts here are not good for america and they're not good for farmers, who happen to be some of our best Americans."
Kasich also repeated some of his previous comments on whether he would run for president in 2020, saying he does not know what the future holds for him.
More: US Department of Agriculture to assist farmers impacted by tariff retaliation
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Fever Ray, BADBADNOTGOOD Added To Melt 2018
CLASH Live: In Association With Zig-Zag
Fever Ray and BADBADNOTGOOD are amongst the latest additions to Germany's Melt Festival.
Boasting a truly unique site - a former open-cast mine, no less - Melt Festival matches this post-industrial landscape to a carefully curated line up.
Fever Ray will perform at the German festival, following the release of new album 'Plunge' earlier in the year.
Other new additions on the line up include BADBADNOTGOOD, with the Toronto avant jazzers building a truly special live show.
Elsewhere, ODESZA will perform at the event, with ALMA, Fatima Yamaha, and Jayda G all set to take part.
The new additions join Kim Ann Foxman, Fatima Al Quidiri, WhoMadeWho, Moscoman, and more.
Tickets are on sale now.
Melt Festival runs between July 13th - 15th.
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Online lending hasn't removed discrimination, study finds
Published Tue, Nov 27 2018 2:59 PM EST Updated Tue, Nov 27 2018 3:16 PM EST
Annie Nova@AnnieReporter
As more people apply for mortgages via a computer screen, ethnic discrimination was supposed to wane.
Yet algorithms can be just as biased as a loan officer sitting across a desk, according to a new study.
The researchers found that minorities paid 5.3 basis points extra in interest with online mortgage applications, little different than the 5.6 additional points they shell out with the overall set of lenders.
JGI/Jamie Grill | Blend Images | Getty Images
With more people applying for mortgages online, the lending landscape was expected to become more equitable.
The logic was that lenders couldn't discriminate against a borrower based on their skin color if they weren't face-to-face with them.
Yet algorithms can be just as biased as a loan officer sitting across a desk, according to a new study by professors at the University of California, Berkeley titled, "Consumer-Lending Discrimination in the Era of Fintech."
Online platform Quicken Loans is one of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, according to the study, and nearly all major lenders offer applications that can be completed entirely online.
"It's a surprise finding — because there's no human," said Robert Bartlett, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley and a co-author of the study.
In other words: on a $300,000 mortgage, an African-American or Latino applicant would need to pay just under 1 percent — or around $2,000 more upfront in "discount points" or prepaid interest to secure the same mortgage rate as a white applicant, Bartlett said.
Each year, Latino and African-American borrowers pay between $250 million and $500 million extra in mortgage interest, the study said.
The researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze four large data sets of U.S. mortgages. They controlled for credit risk.
"Whatever difference in rates that we see, it's not due to differences in credit worthiness," Bartlett said.
How exactly these algorithms result in unfair rates is unknown because the underwriting is a "black box," Bartlett said.
One potential explanation, however, is that online lenders utilize variables other than the traditional financial ones like credit score; they might be factoring in a borrower's geography or education level to price their loans, Bartlett said.
Any meaningful review of mortgage lending practices must consider a myriad of measures that indicate a customer's ability to repay, said Jeff Sigmund, a spokesman for the American Banker's Association.
"Some of those factors could result in borrowers paying different interest rates even if their credit scores and loan-to-value ratios are similar," Sigmund said.
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However, the increasing use of "big data," in algorithmic lending, Bartlett said, could deepen discrimination further.
For example, the high school someone attended might predict their default rate. But it could predict their ethnicity, too.
The researchers found one sign of progress among automated lenders: they're more likely than traditional lenders to approve minority borrowers.
"Conventional lenders are leaving money on the table — they're turning away black and Latino borrowers that would appear to be acceptable," Bartlett said. "Those applicants are in turn being picked up by the fintech lenders."
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Dell founder thinks different about Apple
Chairman of the No. 1 PC maker says he'd be interested in offering the Mac OS if the opportunity ever came up.
Michael Singer
Michael Dell is thinking different about the Mac OS.
The founder and chairman of the No. 1 computer maker told Fortune magazine that he would be interested in becoming a switcher of sorts if the opportunity ever came up.
"If Apple decides to open the Mac OS to others, we would be happy to offer it to our customers," Dell wrote in an e-mail.
It's a hypothetical reply to be sure, but Dell does relish the operating system diversity that his company provides. Dell ships its PCs exclusively with Microsoft Windows but does offer Red Hat Linux as well as Novell's Suse Linux and NetWare in servers and some systems. Dell made a halfhearted attempt to sell Linux laptops at one point but then pulled back after claiming there was no market.
Adding Apple Computer's Mac OS to its repertoire could give Dell's PC customers a more likely alternative to Windows.
An Apple representative declined to comment on the article. A Dell representative confirmed the e-mail but declined to say where Dell would install the OS--PCs, servers or both.
During Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference earlier this month, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced plans to ship Macs using Intel microprocessors by this time next year.
After Jobs' presentation, Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller addressed the issue of running Windows on Macs, saying there are no plans to sell or support Windows on an Intel-based Mac. "That doesn't preclude someone from running it on a Mac. They probably will," he said. "We won't do anything to preclude that."
However, Schiller said the company does not plan to let people run Mac OS X on other computer makers' hardware. "We will not allow running Mac OS X on anything other than an Apple Mac," he said.
And though Apple is keeping its Mac OS in house, that doesn't prevent the company from opening up the licensing of its operating system to other PC manufacturers, as it did in the '80s and '90s with companies like Power Computing and Umax.
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History of the Trend: Retro-Inspired Swimwear
August 11, 2011 in Trends by Rachel - Butler University
My friend Molly, actress Martha Vickers, & young Marilyn Monroe showcase retro swimsuits | Photo Credits: 1, 2
It’s those last blissful weeks of summer. How are you spending them? I’m crossing a few things off my summer bucket list, including some DIY projects, tons of movie nights, and a few great afternoons at the pool in my cutest swimsuit.
We’ve all seen our share of less-than-attractive swimsuit trends (like these from Miami Swim fashion week in July), but one trend that I’m happy to see is the return of flirty, glamorous, and timeless swimwear from the early 20th century. Hollywood starlets and models knew what they were doing when wearing these suits, and designers are taking note. Intrigued? Keep reading to learn the history of the ever-evolving swimsuit, with a special focus on some of the more classic cuts.
History of Swimwear in the 20th Century
A modern take on retro-style swimwear, c/o Ruche
In the early 20th century, “bathing clothes” were just that – clothes! Swimming dresses were made of lighter fabric than traditional dresses, but they still had full skirts, and even stockings! Definitely not the most fashionable pieces, these garments were made for sitting in the sun and dipping your toes in the water…not for swimming!
Portland Knitting Company was founded by Carl Jantzen, Roy Zehntbauer, and John Zehntbauer in 1910. After producing a wool suit for a rowing team, they began offering “swimsuits” to their regular customers. A big selling point for these early suits, of course, was that you could actually swim.“Jantzens” became highly popular thanks to the fit that the rib-stitched wool provided. The company officially changed its name to Jantzen Knitting Mills in 1918.
Swimwear in the 1920s had a look similar to that of a mini-dress, often referred to as a maillot. Bathing caps made from latex rubber completed the look!
By the 1930s, designers were looking for ways to improve the maillot. Elsa Schiaparelli added swimsuits to her collection in 1928, but brought them a step further when she introduced the backless maillot. The suit also featured a patented, invisible bra to enhance a woman’s shape. These improvements in style and function helped cultivate the early glamour of bathing beauties.
1940s swimsuits came in both one-piece and two-piece varieties, though these forerunners of the bikini were modestly sexy. Featuring flattering sweetheart and square necklines up top paired with high-waisted shorts below, these suits were perfect for fun in the sun! Suits of this era also featured strategic cut-outs, as manufacturers had limited resources during wartime.
Glamour swimwear really took off in the 1950s and 60s. Suits were modeled by the quintessential pin-up girls, so named because these women were popular, attractive, and their images were meant to be displayed, pinned up on walls everywhere. ’50s styles featured ruffles, rhinestones, lace, and other ladylike touches. In an interview with Collectors Weekly, vintage swimwear collector Pam Fierro said, “Vintage swimsuits, especially ones from the ’50s, are very corset-like. They’re made with boning and zippers and elastic to help accentuate your assets.”
The retro-inspired swimwear we see in stores now borrows vintage silhouettes and detailing and adds current swim materials, embellishments, and fit techniques to create unique swimsuits that make us look and feel beautiful!
Why We Still Love This Trend
Bright colors were a swimsuit fixture even in 1950! | Photo Credit
Fill in the blank: Retro swimwear is _______. There are plenty of words we can use there, and while I can’t wait to read your innovative suggestions, here are mine:
Flattering. Retro swimsuits love your body in a way that few other styles can. They were designed to show off the female form at its best, but in a subtle way. Give these silhouettes a try if you don’t like to show too much skin but still want to show what you’ve got. It’s the best of both worlds!
Feminine. Swimsuit confidence is tricky sometimes, I know, but I’m telling you, I never feel prettier for a day in the sun than when I’m wearing my retro two-piece. It combines everything I love about the clothes I already own (classic colors, ruffles, and tailored fit) and transforms them into a suit that I can’t wait to wear.
Quirky. These suits are not your best friend’s bikini, and I think that’s what I like most about them. They’re classic, but different enough that they make people look twice. Lucky for you, you look terrific, so feel free to look back!
How would you fill in “Retro swimwear is ____”? Do you like this trend? Which style is your favorite? Any other trends you think deserve a feature? I’d love to hear what you think!
Tags : Fashion History, Fashion Industry, retro style, Swimwear
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Federal government's Drupal-based Web platform goes live
govCMS exits beta
Rohan Pearce (Computerworld) 06 March, 2015 16:54
The gates to the federal government's cloud-hosted content-management system, govCMS, have been thrown open.
Acquia, which hosts the platform, and the Department of Finance announced today that govCMS has officially gone live.
The contract is worth up to $24 million over four years to Acquia, depending on how many agencies shift to the platform.
govCMS is based on the open source Drupal Web platform.
As part of an early adopter program, a number of federal government agencies have already begun migrating to the platform, which from today will also be open to local and state government entities.
Along with the Department of Finance, early adopters included the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, the Department of Communications, and the Department of Social Services.
Australia.gov.au was the first site to go live on the new CMS, followed by Finance.gov.au.
govCMS is available an as-a-service option for agencies. Migration to the platform is not mandatory.
govCMS hosting starts at $10,500.
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The Australian government chief technology officer, John Sheridan, said in a presentation last year that the platform would offer cost-effective Web content management for agencies, particularly those with a large number of brochure-style websites.
"Today’s release opens a new era of open government focused on meeting the needs of Australians," Acquia's director for Asia Pacific and Japan, Chris Harrop, said in a statement.
In a blog entry published today, Sheridan wrote that feedback from agencies that joined the early adopter program has been "very positive".
"[B]y developing our departmental website in govCMS we are gaining the benefits of a cloud hosting solution and we will be able to share new modules designed to enhance policy consultation and engagement, with other members of the govCMS community," the blog entry quoted Drew Clarke, secretary of the Department of Communications, as saying
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"It supports our aim as an organisation to be a digital leader in government," Clarke said.
The government approached the market in mid-2014 with a request for proposals for govCMS.
An analysis by the Department of Finance found that between 182 and 450 websites could be transitioned to GovCMS over four years.
The use of an open source solution means that Drupal modules could be shared between public sector agencies and the community, a government report released in May 2014 stated.
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The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Offers FREE Lecture Series
TUESDAY EVENINGS AT THE MODERN - FREE LECTURE SERIES
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is dedicated to collecting, presenting, and interpreting international developments in post–World War II art in all media and creating a welcoming environment for its public appreciation. The Modern promotes understanding and interest in art and artists through curatorial research and publications, and a variety of educational programs, including lectures, guided tours, classes, and workshops.
The collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is comprised of nearly 3,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, and prints. The majority of works in the collection are dated between 1945 and the present. All major, international movements are represented, including Abstract Expressionism; British, German, French, and American Pop; Color Field Painting; Minimalism; Conceptualism; Post-Minimalism; New Image Painting, and Neo-Expressionism. Pop and Minimalism are particularly strong, as is German art of the 1970s and 1980s.
FREE Lecture Series at The Modern:
This popular series of lectures and presentations by artists, architects, historians, and critics is free and open to the public each
Tuesday from September 10 through November 19. Lectures begin at 7 pm in the Museum's auditorium. Seating begins at 6:30 pm
and is limited to 250; a live broadcast of the presentations is shown in Café Modern for any additional guests. Free admission tickets (limit two) are available at the Modern's information desk beginning at 5 pm on the day of the lecture. The Museum galleries remain open until 7 pm on Tuesday evenings during the series (general admission applies).
Café Modern serves cocktails, salads, and appetizers, as well as a fine dining menu, on Tuesday nights during the lecture series. Enjoy the Café Modern experience before or after the lecture; seating is available from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. For reservations, call 817.840.2157 or visit www.themodern.org/cafe.
Revisit the insightful lectures from Tuesday Evenings or discover new ways to look at works in the Museum's collection with the Modern Podcasts. Hear artists speak about their work, or listen to curators' perspectives and discussions. Visit www.themodern.org/podcasts or subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes or using the RSS feed in your preferred program.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Telephone 817.738.9215
www.themodern.org
Museum Gallery Hours
Tue 10 am-7 pm (Sep-Nov, Feb-Apr)
Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm
Fri 10 am-8 pm
General Admission Prices
(includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$10 for adults (13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free the first Sunday of every month and half-price every Wednesday.
CAFÉ MODERN
Tue-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm
Sat-Sun10 am-3 pm
Fri 5-8:30 pm
Coffee, snacks, and dessert
10 am-4:30 pm
The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year's Day,
Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.
Original Market Diner in Dallas, Texas
An American classic – the Diner. To me, a diner simply signifies comfort food and quick service at a modest price. This holds true with the Original Market Diner on Harry Hines Blvd in Dallas, Texas.
As an avid traveler, I do enjoy chic and upscale restaurants that offer a taste of the territory, but there are times when I prefer something more familiar. The large chain restaurants that can be found all over America, such as Applebee’s, The Cheesecake Factory, & TGIFriday’s are ‘safe’ choice for travelers, because you know the menu, pricing and what to expect from the service. The same is true for a diner, which is always my preferred stop over the chain restaurants because a diner signifies ‘home away from home’ but offers local flavor and modest prices.
I visited the Original Market Diner for breakfast and it was a busy morning but our group was seated right away. Set in typical diner décor, with checkered floors and 50’s style chairs and tables, along with black and white photos that line the walls, I felt a relatable comfort.
Breakfast choices include all the familiar favorites along with specialty dishes such as raisin bread french toast, the Mexican scrambler, or chili & cheese omelets. Our friendly and welcoming waitress took the time to recommend her favorite dish – eggs benedict – which did not disappoint!
A great meal at a great price with great service! What more could you ask for?
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OCHO Restaurant - Upscale Latin Cuisine in a Modern Décor Setting
OCHO Restaurant in the trendy diverse Park Cities neighborhood offers upscale Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
I visited the restaurant on a warm evening during the month of May and sat on the second floor outdoor patio. The setting was serene and comfortable, and I was in awe over the décor, which included hanging art pieces crafted of natural wood.
The service was outstanding and the cuisine, paired with wine, was divine! Executive Chef Joel Harloff offers main dishes such as Oaxacan Duck Breast and Wild Boar Spare Ribs to Mexican White Shrimp + Jicama or Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos. I chose one of the evening specials - a Vital Farms Chicken dish - local pasture raised ancho roasted half chicken, radicchio-spinach salad, and tempura green beans with guajillo aioli. The chicken has an obvious organic taste and the meal was prepared to perfection.
OCHO Restaurant
8411 Preston Road, Suite 132,
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Fort Worth Texas - It's What You're Looking For
If you’ve never been to Texas, stop momentarily and let the photographs flow through your mind as you imagine it. Before my first visit, I visualized cowboys, rodeos, longhorns, Stetson hats and rhinestone boots. When I arrived in the Stockyards District of Fort Worth, the snapshots I envisioned were brought to life.
Stockyards District
Fort Worth, dubbed as “The City of Cowboys and Culture” is shaped by its downtown revitalization and urban renewal, its world-renowned cultural arts district, and rich pride in its Western heritage. A taste of this heritage can be savored in the Stockyards, a national historic district that offers: the Cowtown Coliseum’s rodeo’s and wild west shows; the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame; the world’s only daily cattle drive; and the “World’s Largest Honky-Tonk”, along with a plethora of restaurant choices, shopping, saloons, and accommodations.
The infamous club known as Billy Bob’s Texas is an absolute must on the itinerary. From live bull riding in the indoor arena to live country music by the nation’s top performers, this venue is more than just a boot-scootin’ bar, it’s a family friendly entertainment destination. Inside the expansive facility that can host up to 6,000 people, you will find: a celebrity handprint wall of fame, actual burger buns signed by famous musicians, pool tables and arcade games, along with a barbeque burger restaurant. My favorite of all the attractions was the Photo Bull, which offers a souvenir picture - that now hangs on my wall at home. Note: For out of town visitors with children, make sure to check the age policy before stopping by. The family friendly facility is in fact an alcohol serving bar, therefore parents are required to accompany the little ones.
Located in the heart of this historic district is the Stockyards Hotel – which is notably famous as being a hideout for the legendary outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Beautifully restored to its original elegance and grandeur, every guestroom is unique in its décor reflecting the era of the Old West and the early 19th century. For over 100 years, cowboys and cattle barons, kings and queens of country music, and even an outlaw or two have found comfort and true southern hospitality at the Stockyards Hotel.
Maverick Fine Western Wear
I experienced a ‘first’while browsing the unique shops that offer Texas attire and tourist gifts. I was able to take a break during my shopping excursion and have myself a ‘cold one’ – all without leaving the store! Prop yourself on a stool at the bar, take a load off – then resume shopping. Two fantastic stores in the Stockyards District are: Fincher's White Front Western Wear and Maverick Fine Western Wear, which both offer big belt buckles, custom hats, and a variety of boots in all styles and colors – for those of you that want to not only feel like a Texan, but look like one too!
My dining experience at the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro was top notch. The service was that of true southern hospitality. Being female, the server took my order before the other guests at the table, and then proceeded to serve my drink and food before the others. Honestly, I was a bit taken back by this, especially since I have spent years arguing that women shouldn’t be treated any differently than men. But this experience left me craving for more chivalry!
With a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West, Chef and Owner Tim Love bring to the table an inventive selection of steaks and seafood, along with dishes such as Wagyu Tomahawk, Kangaroo Carpaccio, Rocky Mountain Elk Ribeye, Wild Boar, and Rabbit & Rattlesnake. Of the dozens of restaurants I had the pleasure of enjoying during my visit to Texas, the Lonesome Dove takes first prize.
Top 6 Reasons to Visit:
Horseback Riding/Cattle drives/Rodeos
Saloons and shopping
Minutes from the Dallas Cowboys Stadium
Elk Sliders at Lonesome Dove
Gay-friendly
Being treated with an honest respect – better known as “southern hospitality”
An Art & Architectural Walk through the Dallas Arts District
The unique 68-acre, 19-block neighborhood known as the Dallas Arts District is home to some of the finest architecture in the world. The striking Dallas skyline boasts architectural wonders by I.M. Pei, Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, Rem Koolhaas and Edward Larrabee Barnes.
The photo gallery below pictures the Meyerson Symphony Center, which was designed by I.M. Pei. Pei describes the exterior glass as “lenses”,which became part of a bold and intriguing geometry to encourage people to enter the building. Also pictured is an eye-catching painting on the side of an indoor parking garage, and the Teammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art.
The Dallas Center for Architecture gives an educational walking tour of this area twice a month, or simply stroll down Flora Street and have some fun pointing out these architectural marvels.
To learn more about the city’s leading visual and performing arts institutions, within the arts district, click here.
Upcoming events and helpful links to plan your visit are available on the Dallas Arts District website.
AT&T Performing Arts Center – A Cultural Destination for Diverse Audiences
A Gathering AIDS Benefit, Texas Ballet Theater, photo credit: Robert Hart
In the heart of the Dallas Arts District, is the AT&T Performing Arts Center, which contains some of the finest performance venues in the world.
From free performances to the Lexus Broadway Series and top concerts, the AT&T Performing Arts Center offers world class venues, magnificent architectural design, and an unparalleled commitment to the arts.
Scroll below for a quick look at the gorgeous and diverse array of venue options.
For a schedule of upcoming shows, visit: www.attpac.org
Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House - a stunning 2,200 seat venue
Dubbed as one of the top opera houses in the world, the venue is a modern version of the traditional horseshoe-shaped European opera house, and provides an intimate space with superior acoustics and a phenomenal Starlight Chandelier. The Winspear Opera House is home to The Dallas Opera, Lexus Broadway Series, TITAS, and the Texas Ballet Theater, among others.
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre – a 575 seat theatre, with an incredibly versatile stage
For its Pritzker Prize-winning architecture, the theatrical scenery, proscenium wall and all three seating towers can be moved to change the venue instantly into either a proscenium, thrust or flat-floor theater – all at the push of a button.
Photo: DTC's The Tempest- Chamblee Ferguson, Abbey Siegworth, Hunter Ryan, Herdlicka, Steven Michael Walters - by Karen Almond
Photo: Pink Martini 5, photo credit: Nate Rehlander
Annette Strauss Square –an open-air theater with room for 2,000 on the lawn and patio
This authentic performance venue offers a relaxing atmosphere under the stars with the iconic Dallas skyline as a breathtaking backdrop. A favorite annual event is Art in October, hosting the light-art installation Aurora. The Aurora Project is a free contemporary art event centered in the Dallas Arts District. The project presents interactive new media artworks such as light , video, performance, and sound in exciting and unexpected public spaces, and is one of the nation’s largest outdoor exhibitions of this cutting-edge medium.
Patio Sessions in Sammons Park, photo credit: Carter Rose
Elaine D. and Chales A Sammons Park – a beautifully crafted public park filled with wild plants, performance areas and a reflecting pool
This 10-acre park unifies the three performance venues of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a family-friendly gathering place, a wide selection of food trucks at midday, free performances of local emerging artists, free yoga and zumba classes, a splashable reflecting pool, and the annual tree lighting festival with an illumination of 40,000 lights during the holiday season.
An Authentic Texas Experience at Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, Texas
Traveling from New York, Wildcatter Ranch offered the taste of Texas I was looking for. A real western experience with cowboys, horses, and longhorns -- minus the tents and snakes.
Wildcatter is a 1,500 acre ranch in Northern Texas. The quiet surroundings invite you to relax and reconnect. There are no crowds and no waiting lines, only a perfect opportunity to unplug and unwind.
The guest suites, impeccable service, mouth watering meals, and activities on the
ranch will remain an unforgettable experience.
The most memorable moment during my stay, was the tipping of the hat by each cowboy, upon introduction – my jaw literally dropped. Their mama raised them right! Being from New York, I was truly under the belief that chivalry was dead -- and being the feminist that I am, I have become accustomed to opening my own door – BUT, it felt so good to be treated with such honest respect that this memory will remain embedded.
Find a romantic getaway; find southern hospitality; find cowboys, horses, longhorns, big skies, tons of stars and breathtaking panoramic views!
Find a taste of the west at Wildcatter Ranch.
Luxurious guest accommodations
Infinity pool and hot tub
Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Activities, including: horseback riding, skeet shooting, ATV rides & tours, hiking, tank fishing, frisbee golf, canoeing, wagon rides, & so much more!
GUEST ROOMS:
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Wildcatter Ranch offers 16 individual luxury cabin suites; 16 guest rooms within the western style hotel; one charming cottage with two bedrooms, one bath and a full kitchen; as well as one completely secluded luxury guesthouse with two king bedrooms, each with private bath, large living room, dining area, full kitchen and rock fireplace.
I had the pleasure of staying in the Fort Belknap Cabin Suite. The room was beautifully decorated, it was clean, and certainly spacious -- from the tall log cabin style ceiling and the large wooden doors, to the separate toilet and shower room. I instantly felt relaxed and at peace, without lacking the comforts of home. The bedding was cozy and comfortable; the atmosphere is quiet and private; and sitting in the rocking chair on the back patio offered serene panoramic views that took my breath away.
Guest room amenities include:
Satellite TV with DVD player
Coffee, microwave & refrigerator
Front and back porch with rocking chairs and incredible views
Wildcatter Steakhouse
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The on-site steakhouse offers true Texas “hand cut” mesquite grilled steaks, barbeque, fresh fish and chicken fried steak, along with an award winning wine list and great selection of cold beers. Outstanding service coupled with fresh food and an incredible view give Wildcatter Steakhouse 5-stars.
For more info, visit the ranch at www.wildcatterranch.com
The Real Deal - Mesquite Wood Smoked Meats at the Bodacious Bar-B Q in Arlington, Texas
Just minutes from the Cowboys Stadium and the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, sits a real hometown Texas BBQ joint – Bodacious Bar-B-Q.
Find yourself charmed in country western décor as you meander down the cafeteria style aisle,
ordering up delicious mesquite smoked pulled pork, chicken breast, beef brisket, ribs, or smoked turkey.
What’s interesting is that you won’t find a gas or electric pit anywhere inside the kitchen. All the meats are cooked the old fashioned way -- using only the mesquite wood smoker, along with their traditional special sauce and authentic meat rub. Meats and fresh veggies are prepared and cooked daily, so if you have a favorite, make sure to get there early – once they run out, that’s it until the next
Love the sauce so much that you want to take it home? Well you are in luck! Their special sauces and meat rubs can be ordered directly from the Bodacious Bar-B-Q website.
http://realtexasbarbeque.com/
Hunky's - Serving Fresh - Never Frozen, Old Fashioned Burgers
Located in the Dallas 'gayborhood' on Cedar Springs Drive, Hunky’s is a cozy corner restaurant with a 1950's vibe, offering fresh burgers, dogs, sodas, salads, & shakes.
Their specialty hamburgers are hand pressed and cooked before your eyes, along with the fresh onions that become deep fried hand-battered rings just moments after they are cut. A favorite among patrons is the ‘Texas Cheeseburger’ that comes with two ¼ lb beef patties topped with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on grilled texas toast. The “(G)LBT” sandwich holds the traditional bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo, but is also served with or without guacamole. The ‘Blue Bell Milk Shakes’ are a MUST! With a Blue Bell Ice Cream production facility right in Brenham, Texas, these shakes are most certainly fresh, creamy, and delicious!
Hunky’s offers counter style ordering and self seating, indoors or outside. The restaurant is clean, the staff is gay –or rather ‘happy and friendly’ – and the décor represents the decade of “Happy Days’,” including retro bar stools and checkered tile flooring.
With pricing that hasn’t changed in years, treat yourself to a very filling meal that leaves cash in your pocket to enjoy gay nightlife along the Cedar Springs strip.
Hunky’s
3930 Cedar Springs Drive
Sunday - Thursday 11a-10p
Friday & Saturday 11a-12p
Connect with Hunky’s:
Hunky’s on Facebook
Hunky’s on Twitter
www.hunkys.com
Eden Lounge is Dallas' Newest Lesbian Bar and the Party's on the Roof!
Marisela performs on the rooftop of Eden Lounge
Dallas’s newest lesbian owned nightclub is a unique addition to the extensive list of LGBT owned social establishments in the area. Eden Lounge brings the Dallas community an alternative to their vast gay bar scene.
Located in the eclectic suburban neighborhood of Deep Ellum, Eden Lounge offers picturesque views of the Dallas skyline from their best seats in the house – the rooftop! Catch some rooftop rays or relax in the shade; chill with friends or make new ones; grab a drink, listen to the band play, and enjoy the moment.
The atmosphere is inviting and the décor is modern, sophisticated, and
well-designed. The crowd at Eden Lounge appears to prefer sipping a martini while washing away the worries of their week, rather than throwing back three shots of tequila and dancing naked on the pool table.
With two full-service bars, located on the interior main level and on the roof; a variety of entertainment, including a juke box, special guest DJ’s, and live bands; a pool table, video games, and video slot machines; along with spacious comfy seating -- This venue is crafted as a great location to host special events and/or private parties.
Special thanks to Owner Lauren Nguyen and promoter Kristi Holman for the warm welcome and genuine southern hospitality!
Eden Lounge
2911 Main Street, Dallas, TX
Hours: Thursday 5pm-12am; Friday 5pm-2am; Saturday 8pm-2am; Sunday 2pm-10pm
Infused Specialty Drinks | Saturdays: Guest DJs | Valet Parking - $6 (lots & meters also available)
No cover charge
Connect with Eden Lounge
http://www.edenloungedallas.com
https://www.facebook.com/edenloungedallas
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A400M Partners Pressure Airbus
Some Seek To Renegotiate Contract
PARIS - The pressure is on Airbus Military to ensure a smooth first flight of its A400M transport to convince partner nations the $28 billion effort won't fall further behind schedule, senior officials and executives said. Flight tests are expected either late this year or early next year.
European defense leaders were to meet June 22 in Seville to discuss next steps in the program as exasperated partner nations and Airbus seek to renegotiate the fixed-price contract for development and production of the airlifter.
Airbus was supposed to have delivered its first airplanes to France this year, but instead has said deliveries will be at least three years late because of problems with its turboshaft engines and because the aircraft is at least 7 tons overweight.
Some sources also hint at other problems, including aerodynamic issues stemming from the design of its tail, a notion rejected by Airbus Military CEO Domingo Ureña.
The first flight will start a three-year clock to the delivery of the first aircraft. If the tests reveal further problems, however, especially costly ones, it could undermine support for the program at a time when partner nations, such as Britain, are struggling with budget problems and facing urgent operational needs for airlift in Afghanistan.
Ambitious new aircraft programs, particularly when behind schedule, are always subject to speculation, said analysts. The only way to end that is to demonstrate a successful round of flight testing, they added.
"When you have four engines with six propeller blades, you have to see the plane fly," said Laurent Collet-Billon, chief executive of the Délégation Générale pour l'Armement (DGA), the French procurement office. "How else am I going know there isn't a problem with aerodynamics? I believe in test flights. Simulations are useful but test flights are necessary."
The aircraft program has a bright future, he said.
"The A400M holds a unique position with a great potential, which meets the needs of a number of armed forces worldwide," Collet-Billon said.
Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS, parent company of Airbus, said the aircraft is essential to the group's growth, but requires renegotiation of the contract.
"We can't say we want to develop our defense activity ... and not consider the A400M as a core program," Gallois said. "Certainly it is a core program. But we need to negotiate to put it again on track."
Gallois and Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders expressed confidence that first flight would be conducted either late this year or early next year. Gallois said that was essential to restoring much-needed confidence among impatient customer countries.
"We have said we will deliver the plane three years after the first flight, with perhaps a margin of one or two months," he said.
SELLER'S REMORSE
Airbus executives are kicking themselves for committing to deliver in just six years a sophisticated, all-new military aircraft that includes new engines and new propellers and all to be certified to civil airworthiness standards. Moreover, that they did so under a fixed-price contract of the type common in the commercial-aviation sector.
Gallois often points out that no major military aircraft has been completed in fewer than 10 years. One of the lessons of the bitter A400M experience has been to not take on such fixed-price contracts for large defense projects.
Airbus, an industry executive said, considered the risk acceptable at the time, in view of the strategic business opportunity and the rare alignment of seven European countries around a single defense requirement. But Airbus underestimated the technical complexities of the program, particularly the engine.
Airbus officials said they are confident of meeting the majority of specifications on the aircraft and are aware that in some areas the company has overperformed the requirement while underperforming elsewhere.
CRITICAL FLIGHT TEST
Only the flight-test program will confirm the actual performance envelope and reveal just where extra effort must be made.
"Of course, before we fly the damn thing we can't say how it really reacts, and since that is a configuration that is not the traditional Airbus configuration, we need to see how the plane test flies," Enders said.
"The 380 was a traditional configuration," Enders said. "We detected some issues which we had not detected in simulation or in wind-tunnel tests. Which is why we had flight tests. We'll see. There's a lot of speculation."
Ureña, discussing concerns over aerodynamic performance, said, "We're mapping the complete aircraft in order to have the safety margin. We don't see today any concern so far."
Officials, executives and analysts suggest Airbus might be better off without A400M, allowing the unit to focus its resources on the signature passenger aircraft seen as core to the company's future, like the A350 XWB airliners now under development; the A380 superjumbo, a future replacement of the narrow-body A320; and modifications to the A330 and A340s.
Enders, however, points up the importance of A400M precisely because it is a military program.
"You could make the point purely from a commercial Airbus point of view, that 'this is a distraction,' but I think that's wrong.
"If we look at it longer term, Airbus needs to be more active in the military sphere as well," he said.
Airbus officials said they hope to win the U.S. Air Force air tanker tender and would like to sell militarized Airbus commercial planes adapted for mission aircraft, as well as military transport aircraft.
"A400M is one important element of our military strategy," he said.
The integration of EADS' military transport aircraft division into Airbus is part of that strategy, he said. The European nations also call for a capability to build large military aircraft.
CONTRACT MORATORIUM
A contract standstill since the end of March has allowed Airbus to set out a complete common picture of the industrial program and new proposed production timetable for the seven European launch customers.
Airbus officials said they hope defense ministers at the Seville meeting will agree to extend the contract moratorium for another six months. France and Germany said they will agree to the extra time, although they still must make it official, while British officials are privately pleased to accept the extension as it relieves them of an early decision on whether to cancel an order for 25 A400M planes.
Airbus wants to use the time to confirm customers' priorities for including in the first deliveries and to adopt the new delivery schedule into the reworked contract.
"I hope that will facilitate the financial side," Enders said. "Nations have the right to terminate the contract. I hope we will find a solution that is acceptable to us.
"We will not accept [just] any solution. We need to find a solution that makes sense for Airbus financially," he said.
Britain, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain and Turkey are the launch customers for the A400M.
Airbus has spent 5.7 billion euros of government money on A400M development, taken 2.3 billion in charges and burns up company cash at an average 120 million euros ($167.3 million) a month. If EADS canceled the project, it must repay the development funds; if the governments bail out, the company is not obliged to repay.
A June 18 report from the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based think tank, urged Britain to cancel its A400M order, citing operational needs, shortage of cash and program uncertainties.
The Brough factory in Britain builds the A400M wings, while Rolls-Royce is a lead partner in the Europrop International consor-tium building the TP-400 turboprop engine.
PROTECTING CASH RESERVES
EADS wants to protect its cash pile of 8.5 billion euros and with three more years of development and a potential outflow of 4.32 billion on A400M, the company needs to find new official financing on the program, officials said.
One of the financing options would be a new schedule of milestone payments, such as payment on first flight and meeting the targets on the test flight envelope.
Airbus signed the original contract expecting a "reasonable rate of return," but as the delays have consumed the margins on the commercial contract for 180 units, it hopes the negotiations will restore a measure of return and share the risk.
The profit flow is expected to come from export sales, assuming the program goes ahead. The United States, Australia, Brazil and India are on the A400M wish list of foreign clients. Malaysia and South Africa have bought four and eight aircraft, respectively.
For the French side, there are four vital factors in reviewing the A400M: price, performance, delivery date and production rate.
The purchase price is rising, which means the French authorities are looking at alternative aircraft, notably the C-130J. The delay has piled up questions: Is the A400M correctly priced considering its capabilities in airlift, range and other parameters? Just how much confidence can be placed on the time scale? The French Air Force has said it wants the plane no later than late 2013 or early 2014 and is looking at forming a squadron of C-130Js as its gap filler.
C-130J LEASE?
Collet-Billon said he would recommend a 10-15 C-130J lease but not a buy to Defense Minister Hervé Morin. A lease with option to buy was also a possibility. "We shall see, it must be attractive," he said.
"The most important thing probably is that we must have great confidence in the time scale. We cannot wait too long for this aircraft," he said.
Given the political sensitivity, President Nicolas Sarkozy would likely ratify any decision on an interim procurement. Prime Minister François Fillon and Defense Minister Hervé Morin made supportive comments on the A400M at the Paris Air Show, which closed June 21. Sarkozy was due to visit the show June 20 and tour the exhibition.
Fillon called the A400M "essential" to France, while Morin said A400M was "a major program and no one wants to abandon it."
The French government has a 2.3 billion euro defense reflation package aimed at saving jobs, part of which includes advancing orders for two Rafale strike fighters and five Eurocopter EC725 Caracal helicopters.
Executives and government officials both agree the commercial contract structure has been inadequate to handling the complexity of building a modern military aircraft with a long list of capabilities for strategic and tactical missions.
"We should never have concluded that contract in the first place," said one aerospace executive. "We were stupid enough to do that."
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Google to pay US$15 for each customer referral
By Juha Saarinen on Mar 11, 2014 11:54AM
Google is looking to bolster subscriptions to its Apps web-based services with a new referral programme, the company announced today.
Currently available in the United States and Canada only, Google said it would pay US$15 (A$16.65) for each new customer referred to them and who signs up for Apps.
There are also coupons available that give new Google Apps customers a US$10 discount for the first year.
While an unlimited amount of referrals is permitted, only the first 100 are rewarded by Google for a total of US$1500 (A$1665).
Other caveats include new customers must join through special links and they have to sign up for at least 120 days for the referral bounty to be paid out.
Existing Google App customers who refer others to the service must also provide a valid tax US or Canadian identification number.
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By Juha Saarinen
Google Calendar outage another blow to G Suite users
Google to buy Looker in US$2.6 billion blockbuster deal
Google to add browser tools on privacy, ad transparency
Oracle claims Google barred it from smartphone market
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Tesla Autopilot Tricked Into Steering Into Oncoming Traffic
April 2, 2019 • ☕️ 1 min read
Researchers have devised a simple attack that might cause a Tesla to automatically steer into oncoming traffic under certain conditions as reported on BlastBoard. The proof-of-concept exploit works not by hacking into the car’s onboard computing system. Instead, it works by using small, inconspicuous stickers that trick the Enhanced Autopilot of a Model S 75 into detecting and then following a change in the current lane. Researchers from Tencent’s Keen Security Lab recently reverse-engineered several of Tesla’s automated processes to see how they reacted when environmental variables changed.
The researchers noted that Autopilot uses a variety of measures to prevent incorrect detections. The measures include the position of road shoulders, lane histories, and the size and distance of various object. [A section of the researchers’ 37-page report] showed how researchers could tamper with a Tesla’s autowiper system to activate wipers on when rain wasn’t falling. Unlike traditional autowiper systems – which use optical sensors to detect moisture – Tesla’s system uses a suite of cameras that feeds data into an artificial intelligence network to determine when wipers should be turned on.
The researchers found that – in much the way it’s easy for small changes in an image to throw off artificial intelligence-based image recognition (for instance, changes that cause an AI system to mistake a panda for a gibbon) – it wasn’t hard to trick Tesla’s autowiper feature into thinking rain was falling even when it was not. So far, the researchers have only been able to fool autowiper when they feed images directly into the system. Eventually, they said, it may be possible for attackers to display an “adversarial image” that’s displayed on road signs or other cars that do the same thing. In a statement, Tesla officials said that the vulnerabilities addressed in the report have been fixed via security update in 2017, “followed by another comprehensive security update in 2018, both of which we released before this group reported this research to us.”
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Waste water treatment plant Düsseldorf: Ensuring plant availability by replacing the new disc dryer 2
After 26 years of operation, one of the two parallel-fed disc dryers of the sludge drying plant was replaced by a new one at Waste Water Treatment Plant Düsseldorf-Süd. In order to ensure a constant operation of the facilities, the exchange of the other rotor took place already in 2005. Before the replacement of the second rotor, a study showed that the drying of sludge by means of a new disc dryer represented the most favorable solution in terms of operating costs. With a pipe length of 8.6 metres and a heating surface of 400 m², the new disc dryer 2, partly made of stainless steel, provides a throughput of 5.2 tonnes per hour. As the previous plant part was no longer economically viable, the rotor replacement took place in March 2019. For the replacement of the disc dryer, DAHLEM provides the technical equipment planning, from establishing the basis of the project to the award, including construction supervision.
Brochure with project results: Municipal Flood Prevention - Planners in Dialogue (Download)
Many municipalities have experienced how massive the damage caused by heavy rain can be in recent years. Targeted flood prevention against are heavy rainfall and flash floods is becoming increasingly important in this context. It represents a major challenge for the municipalities and is closely linked to the municipal adaptation to climate change. The establishment and implementation of coordinated rain risk management is on the one hand a new task. On the other hand, a flood preparedness system coordinated by the various specialist departments increases the complexity of planning and administrative processes and raises questions that are still unanswered. The project "Municipal Flood Prevention - Planners in Dialogue" of the German Institute for Urbanism (DIfU) in cooperation with DAHLEM and numerous experts from the various administrative departments of 15 German cities examined how flood prevention can be achieved within a network of municipalities. The project was funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) in the course of two years. The special feature of the project lies in the fact that the municipalities were represented in each case by the affected department (urban planning, environment, landscaping, roads, municipal water supply and sewerage, disaster control). In eight daily workshops, case studies were developed, where typical obstacles and problems but also possible solutions and success factors lie. Based on the practical experience of the municipalities, recommendations and solutions for administrative work within a municipality were summarized in a brochure. It serves as an aid to municipalities that want to get more involved in heavy rain protection and answers questions (FAQ) on the topics of organization, law, financing, planning/implementation and operation maintenance.
Download the brochure:
Municipal flood prevention - planners in dialogue (4,5 MB)
Emscher Sewer: Last Section Laid to Form an Arch
The Video of the Emschergenossenschaft shows the construction progress of the sewer
It is the last section of the approximately 51-kilometer-long gigantic sewer from Dortmund to the wastewater treatment plant at the Emscher estuary in Dinslaken. The section of the sewer is adjacent to the landscaping of the new Emscher dike in Holtener Bruch in Oberhausen. After almost nine years, the sewer is almost completed. It lacks then only the last three kilometres from the sewer to the last wastewater treatment plant before the Rhine. The serwer is designed as a double frame profile using the cut-and-cover construction method and partially laid to form an arch. The Emscher sewer is completed in the Essen area. In September 2018 it was completely flooded up to Bottrop. A full commissioning is planned for 2020. All services related to the object and specialist planning have been provided for the project. The video of the Emscher Water Management Association shows the construction process of the serwer.
Internationale Handlungsempfehlung „Urban Water Management for Future Cities“
Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel bedeutet für die Städte und insbesondere für die Metropolregionen weltweit eine große Herausforderung. Die Vermeidung von Schäden durch Sturzfluten ist dabei ein wichtiger Aspekt. Gefordert ist ein integrales Starkregenrisikomanagement, das planerische, technische und administrative Maßnahmen umfasst und vorläufige Überflutungsrisikoanalysen beinhaltet. Die Handlungsempfehlung beschreibt die Hauptkomponenten des Risikomanagementansatzes, der sich in Europa mittlerweile als wirksam erwiesen hat. Die Empfehlungen sind weltweit übertragbar unter Berücksichtigung der regionstypischen Randbedingungen. Im Rahmen eines Teilprojektes zur Handlungsempfehlung „Urban Water Management for Future Cities“ entwickelte DAHLEM gemeinsam mit dem Chinesisch-Deutschen Wasser Netzwerk SIGN ein lokal anwendbares Handlungsschema für eine zukunftsgerechte Überflutungsvorsorge in China.
New Construction of water supply treatment plant Mörscher Wald
The Video of the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe shows the future project of the watersupply treatment plant Mörscher Wald
In November 2018, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Mörscher Wald Waterworks took place. The currently existing waterworks dates back to the 1930s. The facilities are technically outdated and essential parts of the system must be renewed. The new construction will ensure the future vital potable water supply of the city of Karlsruhe and the neighbouring communities. The determination of the potable water requirements by 2040 revealed that in the future, due to climate change and projected population growth, a capacity of 60.000 m³/d, respectively 3000 m³/h, would have to be maintained as maximum output for raw water pumping and treatment. After commissioning of the new plant, the existing one will be completely dismantled. The architectural design of the building provides for a harmonious integration into the forested environment. As a joint venture partner, DAHLEM is entrusted with the building, interior and landscape planning. For the purpose of the construction planning, a BIM-oriented 3D model was set up.
Trough-trench System "Grüner Heiner", Stuttgart
Hemminger Straße in the north of Stuttgart is busy not only at peak times. Approx. 12.000 vehicles drive here on a daily basis - i.a. in the adjacent business park. Due to the traffic load, diverse pollutants that are washed away in the rain collect on the road over time. The polluted rainwater may no longer be discharged directly into the water bodies. It must first go through treatment and retention. On behalf of the urban drainage department of Stuttgart, DAHLEM has designed a cleaning system as a trough-trench system: here, the polluted rainwater is first collected in a shallow, grassy hollow (approx. 500 m²). The accumulated water seeps slowly into the ground. In the process, most of the pollutants contained in the soil layers are filtered out. Under the soil of the trough there is another storage space, which is designed with trenches (250 m³) and ensures that the seeping rainwater can be held back again and introduced as an environmentally friendly inflow into the Lindenbach.
New scraper bridges at Düsseldorf-Süd Wastewater Treatment Plant
After 40 years of operation, the old circular grit chamber with circular scrapers at Düsseldorf-Süd Wastewater Treatment Plant was replaced by a new grit chamber with two stainless steel longitudinal scrapers. The new scrapers, each weighing 4,5 tons, with a span of 13 meters, run over two parallel sand-trap basins. In January 2017, the demolition works of the old plant began, as the previous plant components were no longer economically feasible to overhaul. The renovation and renewal of the mechanical treatment stage is carried out while maintaining the treatment plant in operation. DAHLEM provides the project and technical design planning (construction technology, structural design, technical equipment) through to the construction supervision.
Inauguration of Digesters Würzburg
In July 2018, the two new digesters of Wastewater Treatment Plant Würzburg were inaugurated. They are considered an art installation when illuminated. The concrete buildings with the façade insulation have already been implemented since spring-time and now also the membrane shells are on the digesters. Dr.-Ing. Anke Durth is the responsible project manager for the construction of the two new digesters. "They replace the 40-year-old digesters of the wastewater treatment plant, the capacity of which is no longer sufficient to treat the entire amount of sewage sludge. With the new digesters, the amount of sludge to be disposed of is reduced by one-third and power production is tripled", explains Anke Durth, who has been working for 15 years in the expert committee KEK-1 of the DWA-Board Committee for Recycling/Energy/ Sewage Sludge. The water and sewerage company of the city of Würzburg commissioned DAHLEM with the planning for the new construction of the digesters and several operations buildings, in which the facilities for gas treatment, gas utilization, co-substrate acceptance, etc. are housed.The façade design of the digesters and the operations buildings is the result of an architectural competition. The towers are covered with membrane layers of different shapes, so that two similar but not identical sculptures have been created.
Pumping Station Oberhausen: Puncture-resistance Sewer
Costing 60 million Euro: Oberhausen Pumping Station on the Holtener Bruch is also currently known as the largest excavation pit in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a diameter of 45 meters and a depth of 45 meters, it is an important cornerstone of the Emscher conversion. The pumping station is one of the largest in Europe. "Supervising such a large and complex planning activity over such a long period of time is an incredible challenge, says Dipl.-Ing.Marc Althoff, the responsible Design Manager. The pumping station is part of the overall planning for the ecological transformation of the Emscher between Dortmund and Dinslaken and will annually feed approx. 170 million cubic meters of wastewater to the Emscher estuary waste water treatment plant. The architecturally accurate visual concept harmoniously integrates the building into the ecological reconstruction of the Emscher. The project comprises the provision of all services related to object and technical planning (structural engineering, technical Equipment)
Commissioning of Europe’s Largest Ozonation Plant at WWTP Aachen
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, the Eifel-Rur Water Association and the mayor of Aachen, Mrs. Margarethe Schmeer, commissioned Europe's largest ozonation plant at the Aachen-Soers wastewater treatment plant. The treatment plant has been equipped with an additional treatment stage to remove trace substances from wastewater and implemented in the existing wastewater treatment. The wastewater treatment plant has been cleaning the sewage of the city of Aachen since 1913 and is dimensioned for 458,300 population equivalents. The large-scale ozonation plant belongs to the NRW state-funded project "DemO3AC" (Demonstration project for ozonation of wastewater to the Aachen-Soers treatment plant) and should contribute to a considerable reduction of anthropogenic trace substances and a significantly improved water quality of the Wurm river. An accompanying research in situ investigates how the ozonation of the wastewater treatment plant effluent affects the water in particular. A joint venture with DAHLEM as the lead company is responsible for the object and technical planning. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports both the large-scale realization and the accompanying research. In October 2017, after only eight months’ construction time, the topping-out ceremony was celebrated.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Paderborn - Start-up of the Research Project "Ozonation"
At the wastewater treatment plant Paderborn, a research project for the tertiary wastewater treatment with a fourth treatment stage was currently being set up. Biologically activated carbon filtration (BAC) is a novel process combination of ozone and activated carbon filtration designed to significantly reduce the total annual costs and increase the amount of eliminable substances. On behalf of STEB Paderborn, DAHLEM implemented the large-scale research project on the wastewater treatment plant, which is funded by the state of NRW. The Institute for Urban Water Management (ISA) of RWTH Aachen advised DAHLEM scientifically during its implementation. At the beginning of 2018 the plant went into operation.
Completion of the DBU Research Project MURIEL (Download the 3-part documentation)
The project "MURIEL - Multifunctional Urban Retention Spaces: From Idea to Realization", funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation, was successfully completed. The German Federal Environmental Foundation in Osnabrück commissioned DAHLEM as part of a joint venture with the research project, which aims to show ways in which existing inner-city open spaces can be used as emergency flooding areas during heavy rainfall events. The use of public open spaces as temporary retention areas is an important and necessary contribution to municipal flooding prevention - especially with regard to climate change. The three-part documentation summarizing how such retention rooms can be implemented and what needs to be considered in the concept and design is available for download here.
Teil 1 – Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen (ca. 20 MB)
Teil 2 – Fallstudien (ca. 78 MB)
Teil 3 – Arbeitshilfe für Planung, Umsetzung und Betrieb (ca. 52 MB)
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DataStax Forms Developer Relations Team to Support DataStax Enterprise and Apache Cassandra™ Advancements
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–September 7, 2017–Developers and other technical distributed database professionals such as administrators, operators, and those working with DataStax Enterprise and Apache Cassandra will now be fully supported by DataStax’s new Developer Relations team. The Developer Relations team is solely dedicated to providing expert guidance and support to the technical community and brings DataStax’s passion for its users and long-standing pioneering work with DataStax Enterprise and Apache Cassandra to the next level.
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“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the countless technical professionals who have dedicated time to improving Apache Cassandra and, as a result, influencing our own product, DataStax Enterprise, which is now the world’s best distribution of Apache Cassandra,” said Billy Bosworth, CEO of DataStax. “DataStax has long been at the forefront in developing the open source version of Apache Cassandra and we’ve grown a huge community of developers, architects, operators, and technical users along the way. Our new Developer Relations team expands and continues our deep support for this community.”
As VP of Developer Relations, Patrick McFadin will be leading the newly formed and growing DataStax Developer Relations team. Patrick has a broad background in engineering and database architectures and his 25 years in the industry span a variety of roles across technology vendors, developer communities, consulting, and academia. Patrick is particularly well known among Apache Cassandra developers for his seven years of pivotal community roles including championing the Cassandra Summit and Cassandra Days.
The DataStax developer relations team will maintain and expand educational content and courses through the highly popular DataStax Academy website, which provides free video content and expert-driven curricula that are up-to-date, relevant, technically deep, and on-demand. Currently, DataStax Academy is enrolling over 1,000 new technical professionals each week for its professional online training content.
Additionally, the developer relations team, with head evangelist Jeffrey Carpenter, co-author of Cassandra: The Definitive Guide, is engaging the user community as peers, while acting as advocates for users within DataStax, providing insight and expertise into innovation and solution design. Developers can access the team to learn how and when to best use DataStax products, and for continued developer advice on Apache Cassandra.
“I am excited to launch this team and look forward to continuing to work closely with the developer, architect, operator, and technical user communities,” said Patrick McFadin. “Together, we do amazing things and we look forward to supporting the people who use DataStax Enterprise and Apache Cassandra and make it the very best they can be.”
More information on the DataStax developer relations team can be found online at academy.datastax.com or by sending an email to community@datastax.com.
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It starts with a human desire, and when a universe of technology, devices and data aligns, it ends in a moment of fulfillment and insight. Billions of these moments occur each second around the globe. They are moments that can define an era, launch an innovation, and forever alter for the better how we relate to our environment. DataStax is the power behind the moment. Built on the unique architecture of Apache Cassandra™, DataStax Enterprise is the always-on data platform and has been battle-tested for the world’s most innovative, global applications.
With more than 500 customers in over 50 countries, DataStax provides data management to the world’s most innovative companies, such as Netflix, Safeway, ING, Adobe, Intuit and eBay. Based in Santa Clara, Calif., DataStax is backed by industry-leading investors including Comcast Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Meritech Capital, Premji Invest and Scale Venture Partners. For more information, visit DataStax.com/customers or follow us on @DataStax.
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Driver led police on 40-mile chase while towing a stolen caravan
The 40-year-old has been sentenced in court
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14:17, 2 APR 2019
A man who led police on a dangerous 40-mile chase while towing a stolen caravan in Staffordshire has been jailed.
Steven Beeson, 40, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday, March 26 to 20 months imprisonment.
He pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and the theft of a caravan. Beeson was also disqualified from driving for three years and will be required to complete an extended test to re-qualify.
Police officers were alerted on June 22, last year to a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck towing a caravan on the A34 towards Trentham, with both being stolen. This was around 4.40am.
Police responded and pursued the pick-up, after the vehicle, drive by Beeson, failed to stop for officers.
The truck and caravan almost collided with a lorry at the entrance to junction 15 of the M6 southbound, before carrying on through roadworks.
Beeson eventually stopped at Hilton Park Services, near junction 11.
Speaking about Beeson, from Walsall, PC Andrew Sigley, from the Central Motorway Police Group, said after the case: "Beeson demonstrated some very dangerous driving and was lucky he did not cause a collision with another motorist.
"The excellent work by our pursuit team meant we were able to bring this reckless behaviour to a safe end."
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Socure Launches AIDA Identity Verification Bot
Socure, a provider of predictive analytics for digital identity verification, has launched Aida (Authentic Identity Agent), a purpose-built bot for establishing trust in online transactions.
Aida uses artificial intelligence to process billions of multidimensional online and offline data points per second to validate the authenticity of digital identities in real time. Aida provides this multidimensional view of consumers by applying self-training, predictive analytics models to hundreds of online and offline data sources.
"Socure is solving the single most difficult problem in identity verification, validating a person that's never done business with an organization before," said Sunil Madhu, chief strategy officer at Socure, in a statement. "Using traditional approaches for vetting the identity of new customers in a mobile and digital world has been a miserable failure. Aida can assess in real time and with unprecedented levels of reliability whether a digital identity is authentic, synthetic, or has been stolen by performing beyond-human analysis at machine speed. Aida essentially lives every minute of every day to verify identities and fight fraud."
Aida learns customer identity from their digital footprints to calculate risk and correlation scores.
Aida combines artificial intelligence, unsupervised machine learning and clustering algorithms to perform the following tasks:
Ingesting, normalizing, and evaluating data from hundreds of online and offline data sources, including credit bureaus, email history, phone records, IP addresses, social networks, and more;
Automatically generating fully explainable and transparent machine learning models in hours, while continuously training and improving them; and
Performing predictive analytics on real-time transactions to assess and assign risk scores to identities, which are used to determine whether requests should be auto-accepted or flagged for manual review by fraud analysts.
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Melrose Abbey by CitizenFresh
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St Mary's Abbey, Melrose is a partly ruined monastery of the Cistercian order in Melrose, Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks on the request of King David I of Scotland, and was the chief house of that order in the country until the Reformation. It was headed by the Abbot or Commendator of Melrose. Today the abbey is maintained by Historic Scotland.
The east end of the abbey was completed in 1146. Other buildings in the complex were added over the next 50 years. The abbey was built in the Gothic manner, and in the form of a St. John's cross. A considerable portion of the abbey is now in ruins. A structure dating from 1590 is maintained as a museum open to the public.
Alexander II and other Scottish kings and nobles are buried at the abbey. A lead container believed to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce was found in 1921 below the Chapter House site; it was found again in a 1998 excavation. This was documented in records of his death. The rest of his body is buried in Dunfermline Abbey.
The abbey is known for its many carved decorative details, including likenesses of saints, dragons, gargoyles and plants. On one of the abbey's stairways is an inscription by John Morow, a master mason, which says, Be halde to ye hende ("Keep in mind, the end, your salvation"). This has become the motto of the town of Melrose.
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A drama filled place, wonderful capture.
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Palak: 1000 start-ups in Bangladesh by 2021
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‘Shotta,’ Dhaka Metro's theme song is a unique rap tune
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Theme song of 'Dhaka Metro' was released on YouTube on April 11 | Courtesy
Adit Rahman’s music, along with the words of Towfique Ahmed and Faisal Roddy, perfectly captures the essence of the series
“Dhaka Metro,” the first web-series by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, was released on the digital platform Hoichoi on April 11. Since then, the web-series has been in the spotlight for fans who have been curious about the series.
Recently, the theme song of the series was released on YouTube on the joyous occasion of Pohela Boishakh. The song, titled “Shotta” features rapper Towfique Ahmed and Adit Rahman.
The energetic track reflects the chaos and confusion of life.
Adit Rahman’s music, along with the words of Towfique Ahmed and Faisal Roddy, perfectly captures the essence of the series.
The song also highlights the crisis of Kuddus, the lead played by Neville Ferdous Hasan. In the series, Kuddus struggles to find purpose, freedom, and happiness in his monotonous urban-lifestyle.
The cast of the web-series also includes Aupee Karim and child actor Shariful Islam among others.
The thriller series contains nine episodes which are: "Relation," "Alienation," "Recollection," "Exemption," "Incarceration," "Self-Regulation," "Ennui," "Delusion," and "The Last Journey."
“Dhaka Metro” is streaming now exclusively on the Hoichoi app and website.
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DMU Research Symposium draws record number of abstracts
By Vanessa Gray / December 13, 2016 December 13, 2016 / Continuing Medical Education, DMU Events, Research
A record number of submitted abstracts, a keynote talk by a groundbreaking biochemist, excellent work by award recipients and lots of lively discussions made the seventh annual DMU Research Symposium a huge success.
Held on campus on Dec. 1, the symposium drew 72 abstracts, including four oral presentations and 68 posters. The more than 450 graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, residents and other researchers who attended enjoyed exploring a wide range of topics in biomedical sciences, education, movement science and public health.
“The symposium had a great mix of basic, clinical and translational research and really demonstrates the success of DMU’s research environment,” says Jeffrey Gray, Ph.D., vice president of research and global initiatives at DMU.
Providing the keynote address, titled “Nicotinamide Riboside: From Discovery to Human Translation,” was Charles Brenner, Ph.D., the Roy J. Carver Chair and Head of Biochemistry and professor of biochemistry and internal medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He has an extensive history of conducting yeast genetics and molecular biology research at various organizations and continues to perform groundbreaking research on nicotinamide riboside and its functions as a nutritional supplement and candidate drug.
In addition to the students and residents who received awards at the symposium, several DMU faculty and clinicians were honored for demonstrating research and scholarly excellence over the past year. Individuals were recognized for such accomplishments as submitting their first proposals, receiving awards of $100,000 and more, and engaging the most University departments and students in their research.
Among students and residents, oral presenters were assessed on their submitted abstracts and performance, and poster presenters were evaluated on technical, visual and presentation aspects. Below are the award recipients.
Graduate Poster Presentations
Biomedical Science: Michelle Brenner, D.O.’19 – “A Comparative Molecular Analysis of the Leucine Metabolic Pathway in T Cells and EL-4 Lymphoma Cells”
Mentor: Elitsa Ananieva-Stoyanova, Ph.D.
Education: Shayla McIntyre, D.P.T.’17 – “The Effect of Yoga on Physiological and Psychological Measurements in Healthcare Students: A Pilot Study”
Mentor: Laura Covill, D.P.T.
Movement Science: Carolyn F. Weber, D.P.T.’19 – “Prevalence of Low Back Pain in Individuals with Plantar Heel Pain: A Retrospective Case Control Analysis”
Mentor: Shane McClinton, D.P.T.
Public Health: Megan Elsenheimer, D.O.’19 – “Blood Pressure Control Through Barbershops”
Mentor: Simon Geletta, Ph.D.
Resident Poster Presentation
Public Health: John Pymm, D.O., Broadlawns Medical Center – “A Peculiar Case of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review”
Undergraduate Poster Presentations
Biomedical Science: Sarah Mann, Drake University – “Prevalence of Genetic Polymorphisms in the Glutathione S-Transferase P1 (GSTP1) Promoter in Dogs”
Mentor: James Sacco, Ph.D.
Public Health: Kenzie Pfeffer, Drake University – “The Effect of Medical Education on Prescribing Patterns of Opioid Medications for Non-Cancer Pain in the Primary Care and Emerge”
Mentor: Jeffrey Gray, Ph.D.
Graduate Oral Presentation
Shailer Martin II, D.P.M.’19, M.B.S.’17 – “Reduced Leucine Availability Inhibits the Growth of Bone Sarcomas by Stimulating the Fuel Sensing Enzyme AMPK”
Visit the DMU CME Facebook page to view photos from the symposium.
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA; December 1, 2016
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To Richard Hill Esqr. of Thornton This Portrait of John Booth is respectfully Dedictated, By... Robert Sunter
[London]: R. Sunter, 1 October 1842. Lithograph, coloured by hand, drawn on stone by Lowes Dickinson, printed by Charles Hullmandel. Image size (including text): 17 1/2 x 22 3/8 inches. Sheet size: 21 x 24 1/2 inches approx. French wash-line mat, wood and gold frame. 28 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches.
A characterful portrait of the huntsman, John Booth, his horse and a number of his hounds.
John Ferneley, with the encouragement of the Duke of Rutland studied under Benjamin Marshall for three years before travelling and painting in England and Ireland. He settled in Melton Mowbray in 1814. He "painted the Leicester hunting fraternity and their activities for nearly fifty years with great success and popularity... He also painted thoroughbreds, many of which were engraved by Edward Duncan... and published in Ackermann's short-lived series of racehorse portraits... In the hierarchy of horse painters Ferneley's work... [is] more consistently excellent than portraits by J.F. Herring Snr." (Lane)
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CHIPS Articles: DISA teams recognized with DoD CIO Award for airborne ISR platform and proactive planning in the Korean theater of operations
DISA teams recognized with DoD CIO Award for airborne ISR platform and proactive planning in the Korean theater of operations
By CHIPS Magazine - December 10, 2018
The Defense Information Systems Agency’s Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) team was one of 20 teams and individuals presented with a 2018 Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Annual Award for Cyber and Information Technology (IT) Excellence.
The AISR team was recognized for its efforts to provide combatant commands with essential services and information transport to broadcast decisive command and control to the battlefield through a joint, rather than service-specific, AISR model, DISA announced in a release.
The awards ceremony, held Nov. 29 in the Pentagon auditorium, recognized individuals and teams within the DoD information technology community for exceptional achievements in delivering forward-leaning and strategically impactful technology capabilities and IT management practices.
“As you know, we have these four priorities that we have this incredible focus on from a technology standpoint,” said DoD CIO Dana Deasy, who presented the award. “And they are cloud; artificial intelligence; cyber; and command, control, and communications. … And of course we have this overarching thing called ‘reform and simplify the way we get stuff done across the Department of Defense.’ Every one of these [award winners] fits clearly into one of these buckets, and that just delights me to no end.”
The Unified Video Dissemination System (UVDS) portal contains thousands of hours of full motion video being provided by many unique mission feeds from airborne sensor platforms. A robust population of global visitors access the feeds monthly to obtain immediate awareness of the battlefield, DISA explained.
“Real-time information flow provides regional commanders with the ability to respond deliberately to new opportunities and threats, and ensures mission success while saving lives,” the citation read.
The citation also described how, through trusted partnerships, DISA’s AISR team closely aligned with Special Operations Command, Central Command and Africa Command. Those combatant commands served as early adopters and vocal supporters of the agency’s AISR plan, which aims to ensure secure and reliable information sharing and integrated information flows for U.S. and coalition mission partners, DISA reported.
DISA subject matter experts were determined to find ways to improve partnerships with allies and industry, ensuring successful mission execution in the face of cyber threats, while at the same time providing a DoD cloud computing environment, optimizing the department’s data center infrastructure, exploiting the power of trusted information sharing, and providing a resilient communications and network infrastructure, the citation reads.
The team received new resources to fully build out the capability for the CENTCOM theater, and is now planning for a similar effort in the Indo-Pacific Command region with satellite communication terminals, UVDS hubs, and other essential equipment and personnel.
The DoD CIO award validates the team’s effort to provide a globally interconnected and redundant SATCOM-based transport system that synchronizes and shares all information and data products.
Proactive Planning
A DISA joint planning group was awarded the 2018 DOD CIO) Annual Award for Cyber and Information Technology Excellence for its contributions to enhancing operational readiness in the Korean theater of operations in support of United States Forces Korea.
“The people in this room safeguard our most important secrets and maintain our infrastructure, creating defensive and offensive tools to protect our nation … And are navigating an unknown domain, which is the biggest challenge we face. … In 20, 30 years, people will be talking about the things that you did,” said Deasy, reading remarks prepared by the Deputy Secretary of Defense, who was unable to attend the ceremony in person.
Based on the potential threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea, DISA initiated an intra-agency collaboration to synchronize the agency’s resources and improve warfighting capabilities and command, control, communications, and computers capabilities (C4).
The group conducted analysis, reviewed planning guidance, identified capability gaps, proposed solutions, developed cost estimates, and, in several cases, gained senior leader approval to expedite funding toward surge capabilities.
The planning group’s effort resulted in identifying more than 20 DISA surge capabilities, and included several innovative capabilities that were delivered within five months of the planning effort.
According to the award citation, the team’s efforts represent a robust, “whole of agency” effort toward a precedent-setting Combatant Command Contingency Support Plan signed by the DISA director for execution when the mission dictates forces are required to operate and maintain critical, core C4 capabilities across the broad range of military operations.
The joint planning group provided direct support to United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, United States Indo-Pacific Command, and United States Forces Korea.
“The deployment of new capabilities create, extend and significantly enhance and improve mission effectiveness,” the citation reads.
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Topic: trashbat.film
Author Topic: trashbat.film (Read 3139 times)
The islets of Langerhans are the very best islets
trashbat.film
Apologies if there's already been a thread on this.
Bref. Getting friends over. Want to watch absolute shite like The Room so you can talk over it and revel in its disgrace. But we've all seen that.
Can't decide between a John Waters film—which will no doubt horrify them to buggery, because they haven't seen anything like it—or a new recommendation that I have yet to watch called Samurai Cop.
So that's
Samurai Cop.
or …
Pearly-Dewdrops Drops
Re: trashbat.film
A Neil Breen film, if you can get your hands on one.
feat. a young panco Bamberino.
weak and wobbly
Quote from: BlodwynPig on October 30, 2018, 11:24:26 PM
This looks perfect, the baseball bat fight scene near the end there...
Quote from: gib on October 30, 2018, 11:32:53 PM
Tangerine Dream soundtrack too (well nicked for the trailer from Sorcerer soundtrack).
Claude the Racecar Driving Rockstar Super Sleuth
Someone with a fresh soul!
The Warriors isn't a shit film.
Sebastian Cobb
The Warriors doesn't belong in this thread, it's a near perfect film.
I nominate Futurekick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3q9oKYsLGY
Or Hologram Man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOThmk6j25Q
Or Gymkata
https://www8.putlockertv.se/watch/gymkata.o7w4/r3yqyo
studpuppet
Anything by Troma, but particularly:
Surf Nazis Must Die
Sgt Kabukiman NYPD
The Toxic Avenger
Toxic Avenger is not a shit film!
Quote from: Claude the Racecar Driving Rockstar Super Sleuth on October 31, 2018, 12:02:16 AM
No, neither is Bronx Warriors. But the emphasis is on trashy and fun, surely.
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I'm in the middle of watching The Last Vampire On Earth and it's shockingly badly made, with poor editing, a terrible sound mix and awful performances, so it might be what you're looking for. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1778346/
If you want trashy and fun, as opposed to captivatingly/laughably shit, you should watch Repo Man, or maybe even Videodrome.
Quote from: BlodwynPig on October 31, 2018, 12:17:52 AM
the emphasis is on trashy and fun, surely.
I got the impression that it was ironic 'so bad it's good' type of stuff. The Warriors has certainly got a camp streak, but it's not the sort of thing I'd have thought of from the opening post.
It's right up Panco's street. Those muscle men and camp pimps.
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Try either
Miami Connection (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpZu69OB2KM
Hard Ticket To Hawaii (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCM6HCTJeRU
The Room can get right to fuck - it's so intensely dull and boring I've never understood how it's become considered among the trashy "so bad it's good" elite.
You want Shark Attack 3, the king of shit and trashy entertainment that guarantees smiles and guffaws, and you don't need a room full of hundreds of people for the magic to happen.
mrpupkin
Troll 2 is always a great if obvious choice. There's a surprisingly touching documentary about it too.
feat. Keith Jarrett and his singing parrot
Samurai Cop looks ace!
You couldn't go wrong with a bit a of Plan 9 From Outer Space (or any other Ed Wood film) and Troll 2 has yet to be mentioned is seconded, but I suspect these are already well known.
I can recommend Patrick Swayze vehicle (with four spare tyres in the boot) Road House for a combination of fun and complete confusion as to how so much money could be spent on such a turkey. Adult Swim's Squidbillies has an episode that is a tribute to (the shitness of) the film.
Even more confusing is "Rutger Hauer vehicle" (he appears on the DVD cover and the first minute of the film) Reverend (about a vampire reverend) and featuring Emily Booth (from Bits) and Shane Richie as her pimp (doing a terrible English take on Harvey Keitel's pimp in Taxi Driver). "From the comic book of the same name" it claims, but no such comic book ever saw the light of day. Take this more as a warning than a recommendation.
another Mr. Lizard
It's a plastic bag with plastic handles
2019: After The Fall Of New York would be my pick here. Lots of celebrated Italian cult movie people involved in a Mad Max 2 rip-off that rather missed the boat, coming along some time after the first wave of Italo-apocalypse flicks. Ideal for chatting over and taking the piss out of. You know when people say "why doesn't anyone remake bad films instead of good ones?" - well, they kind of did here, as it shares more than a little with Children Of Men from two decades later.
And if you like this, follow it up with Rats: Nights Of Terror for more Italian end of the world fun.
Quote from: Shit Good Nose on October 31, 2018, 11:50:55 AM
No love for the Minotaur series?
Quote from: BlodwynPig on July 20, 2016, 02:20:49 PM
...it's called "Minotaur".
A horror of sorts, it builds on the classic myth of the Minotaur from Greek legend.
Set in an unrevealed period, it features a rumour spreading round an Abyssian town that there is untold wealth to be found in yonder mountains. The story is told to the townsfolk by a robed stranger who is not seen again.
A group of men travel to the mountains and discover a structure they'd never come across before. After several failed attempts to gain access, a young blind boy emerges from the wooded area around the fortress and utters the word "Baal". A door opens upon blackness.
Within the walls, the men discover a labyrinth, cold and unlighted accept for their torches. Several hours pass as they venture deeper into the maze, seeing weird symbols inscribed on the walls. They then begin to hear even stranger sounds echoing in the black. Of course, eventually the minotaur reveals itself in a chaos of violence and rage, sending the men scattering. The "leader" is the only one brave enough to confront the beast but he is forced back and manages to find the exit whilst many of the men are heard perishing at the hands of the minotaur.
Several days later the leader gathers more men, this time armed with weaponry. They once more tentatively seek ingress. "Baal" the leader utters.
Inside they trace the line of corpses of their kinsfolk along maddening paths, finding hidden chambers of wonderful and ghastly figurines. Some of the men are transfixed and remain in the chambers, suffering fates of a varied but always terminal hue.
Eventually only a handful of men find their way to the centre of the maze and again are confronted by the minotaur. It rampages and kills, its immense bulk impervious to the spears and arrows. The leader however, armed with a trident and net, manages to suppress the bull. The three remaining men hack at it with swords, eventually killing the demonic bull.
"At last, we may take our reward" shouts the leader.
At this instant, a door opens in the central plinth and a terrible wind rushes to meet the adventurers.
A voice, deep and ungodly emanates from within.
"Baaaaaaaal"
Blods - we both know, as well should everyone else, that the Minotaur series is high art. Akira Kurosawa WISHES he could make a film as good as anything in the series, and he's dead!
You could give The Karate Dog a shot - after all he's a dog who does martial arts! He's voiced by Chevy Chase as well, and it's so bad it made me laugh a good few times.
A Car With No Doors
It's Broken!
I watched it expecting a riotous laugh-a-thon and instead felt very depressed. Last time I brought it up on here everybody seemed to act like I was crying at Johnny's plight, rather than being disturbed by Wiseau's unintentional portrait of himself as a deluded, narcissistic misogynist.
To be fair I was on my own. Might have been good with some friends like.
Quote from: A Car With No Doors on October 31, 2018, 03:16:49 PM
It takes a LOT of people to make up for the sheer inanity of it. I've watched it with groups of five or six and there was nary a smirk and it always gets turned off after about twenty minutes. Always.
Shark Attack 3, on the other hand - wow.
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If you like your absolute dogshit films with a heavy soupçon of homoeroticism, have a look at the oeuvre of notorious director David DeCoteau, who casts buff blokes with no acting ability and then proceeds to find reasons to get them out of their gear at every opportunity. Bigfoot vs. D. B. Cooper would be a good place to start.
Seriously lads, Gymkata is amazingly shit.
The best thing about "Gymkata" is that it takes itself very seriously. Actual men and women worked on this film with no intention of creating a hysterically abominable failure. Yet, despite a premise that fails to produce anything beyond derisive laughter, the project somehow landed financing.
Highlights include: The Khan of Parmistan, a man who looks like Albert Einstein with Carl Levin's comb-over. "The Town of the Crazies," a village of criminally insane people. A man who severs his own hand for no apparent reason in the aforementioned town. A man (also in that town) who wears a cloak with the back cut out to reveal his buttocks. The oft-repeated location, "Karabal, on the Caspian Sea." The title card that lets us know when we've arrived at "Karabal, on the Caspian Sea." Princess Rubali and her odd fascination with cutlery. A man named "Thorg," who has been admired by the hero "since Munich." An actual line of dialogue that refers to "a nightmare in hell." The five punch/kick sound effects that get recycled beyond believability. A character who presumably fell to his death in a gaping, barren canyon only to have his fall "broken by some trees." The random placement of gymnastics apparatuses. The complete lack of resolution to numerous dangling plot points. Kurt Thomas's wardrobe and haircut. The men working at "The Salt Mines," who just poke a large pile of refined salt with hoes. Also, we get the privilege of seeing a shadowy government agent push away a gymnastics groupie who tries to get too close to a post-dismount Kurt Thomas.
If you happen across this movie, you must watch it. "Gymkata" stands as an example of what happens when no one offers a dissenting opinion anywhere in the filmmaking process. This is a technique that was later revealed in Joel Schumacher's "Batman & Robin."
"Gymkata" fulfills every expectation you may have of a film combining gymnastics and ninjitsu. Plenty of gymnastics, plenty of ninjitsu. See it with a friend and enjoy its many failures. All hail "Gymkata!"
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Essex Spacebin is an almost unwatchable mess but it's also pretty special https://youtu.be/P9hLO_9n1J0
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The first semifinal showdown in the Cotton Bowl pits the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the ACC’s No. 2 Clemson Tigers. The current betting spread at BetAnySports has the Tigers favored by 13 points. The line opened at 10.5 points with the early money going in Clemson’s direction. The total line for this game has held somewhat steady at 55 points.
Notre Dame is 12-0 straight-up with a 6-5-1 record against the spread. It has gone 2-3-1 ATS over its last six games and the total has gone OVER in six of its last nine contests. Clemson is 13-0 SU and 7-6 ATS. It has been able to cover in six of its last eight outings.
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The 12-1 Sooners posted a 5-7-1 record ATS. They have failed to cover in four of their last five games with one of those contests ending as a PUSH. The total went OVER the closing line in four of their last five games. Alabama won all of its 13 games SU with an 8-5 mark ATS. It has covered in five of its last seven games and the total has gone OVER in 10 of its last 14 games.
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Richard Nixon, Eugene McCarthy, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, and George Wallace run for president in the 1968 election. LBJ says: "I shall not seek and I will not accept the nomination for my party for another term as your president."
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ATHLETICS WIN WORLD SERIES - 1929
Montage the 1929 World Series: Aerial Philadelphia's Shibe Park; pitcher Howard Ehmke, Connie Mack (Athletics owner) and Joe McCarthy (Cubs owner); Jimmi Foxx scores a home run; fans rush the field.
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AUDIENCE APPLAUDS AS STARS BOW
At the World Premiere of the movie Hotel, the audience applauds as the actors, producer, director and writers stand to take a bow: Arthur Hailey, Richard Quine, Wendell Mayes, Catherine Spaak, Merle Oberon, Richard Conte, and Kevin McCarthy.
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BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME OF 1936
DiMaggio, Gehrig, Foxx, and Cronin are some of the American League legends that were managed by Joe McCarthy at the 1936 Baseball All-Star game, while manager Charlie Grimm had Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, and Mel Ott for the National League. Gehrig runs the bases after hitting a home run.
BASEBALL OPENER YANKEES VERSUS RED SOX
Baseball's opening game is played. The World Champions, the New York Yankees, defeat the Boston Red Sox 2 to 0 and start after another pennant. Babe Ruth is on hand to watch the opener. Nice close ups of balls and bats. Managers Joe McCarthy and Joe Cronin are featured.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS CANVAS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR MCCARTHY - 1968
In 1968, college students canvas neighborhood distributing information about presidential hopeful, Eugene McCarthy.
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Atlantic City, New Jersey hosts the Democratic National Convention. LBJ is the choice for the Democrats but speculation as to the vice president candidacy is a closely guarded secret while hopefuls arrive at the convention and LBJ talks to the press at the White House. Senator John 0. Pastore of Rhode Island delivers the convention keynote address.
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION OF 1964 - 2
Senator Hubert Humphrey and Senator Eugene McCarthy arrive at the 1964 Democratic National Convention as possible candidates for Vice-President on the Lyndon Johnson ticket.
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WS, interior casual clothing department store. Warehouse supplier of uniform clothing. RJ McCarthy clothing manufacturers.
Date: August 3, 2003 - COLOR
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EDGAR BERGEN & CHARLIE MCCARTHY AT NY WORLD'S FAIR
Popular radio performer Edgar Bergen and his dummy, Charlie McCarthy, arrive at the New York World's Fair. The dynamic duo is seen speaking with Grover Whalen and Fiorello LaGuardia.
Date: July 12, 1939 - BLACK/WHITE
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Wild Dunes - Charleston's Island Resort
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Head, South Carolina
The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
One Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455
Chain Independent
Kings/Suites/Doubles 107 / 13 / 135
Room Rates High $399-549 Low $225-369
Max Group Size 600
Room Tax 12.5%
Sales Tax 6.5%
Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Space 3,345m² 36,000ft²
Charleston International Airport
Business center with workspace for planners
wired and wireless Internet access
state of-the-art audiovisual technology
professional meeting managers
and a destination services team
Three pools
Five championship golf courses
Two tennis centers (24 courts)
Nature center and tours
Plantation tours.
Atlantic Room
Beaches & Cream
Ice Cream, Coffee, Candy
Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House
Inn Side Scoop
Jasmine Porch
Casual Southern Fare
Loggerhead Grill
Seasonal Poolside
Night Heron Grill
Poolside Drinks, Burgers & Sandwiches
Ryder Cup Bar
Pub Food
Classic Country Breakfast & Lunch
The Ocean Room
Steaks & Chops
Town Market
Soups, Salads, Sandwiches
Breakfast Buffet $30 Cont. $23
Lunch Buffet $39 Plated $46
Dinner Buffet $112 Plated $90
Coffee Break $22
2-Hour Open Bar $22+
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort earned Mobil's five-star designation for 2008—yet another feather in a cap decorated with the AAA Five Diamond Award, membership in Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and top ratings from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report. Just 21 miles from the cobblestone streets of Charleston, South Carolina, the hotel provides an unforgettable venue for incentives and meetings on a ten-mile-long Lowcountry island fringed by white sand beach and acres of marshlands.
Although the island's wild beauty suggests an out-of-this-world location, a professional meeting staff oversees 18,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference space at the hotel. The eight flexible meeting rooms, 255 gracious accommodations, and world-class leisure amenities create nearly limitless ways to customize a gathering. Plus, groups have access to lodging in nearly 600 vacation villas and luxury homes, more than 10,000 square feet of additional meeting space in the resort's freestanding East Beach Conference Center, and more than 20,000 square feet at a trio of golf clubhouses.
Golf lies at the heart of the Kiawah Island experience for sports enthusiasts. The action begins at the Ocean Course—designed by Pete Dye and home of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches and the 2007 Senior PGA and 2012 PGA Championships—and goes on to four other courses by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, and Clyde Johnston. A Mobil Five-Star Award–winning spa—one of only three in North America—plus nearly a dozen fine restaurants and lounges, tennis, and extensive nature programs complete the array of amenities on hand.
Guest Service Experience: 5.0 Recommendation to Planners: 5.0
Gorgeous property. Tons of beautiful meeting space. Ocean front on a private island. If your group is into golf, this is the place to be in Charleston. The only downfall is that nothing else is round it. All activities occur at the resort.
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The staff is wonderful. If you need help, everyone was willing to help - you didn't get the "that's not my job" type of response. The staff goes out of their way to make it a spectacular event stay.
It poured rain 2 hours before our opening night dinner (to be held poolside), with a chance for more to come. Once it was decided to the outdoor event was a go, all guests saw was an army of people (hotel staff and event staff) reset the pool for the evening dinner. We told guests there would be a 30-45 minute delay due to the weather. With the army of people the hotel had on had, dinner was delayed 15 minutes.
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Ben Simmons Takes Kendall Jenner Out Grocery Shopping, Steps Up Bid to Be Her #1 Boyfriend
Both NBA player Ben Simmons and Gigi Hadid's younger brother (and Jenner's CFDA Awards after party makeout buddy) Anwar Hadid are vying for Kendall Jenner's affection this summer—but Simmons seems to have stepped up his game publicly. Simmons took Jenner to Erewhon Market, a high-end health food store in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, according to Page Six, for a real domestic date! Simmons and Jenner "were both browsing around right in the front, way out in the open,” a witness told the outlet, and they were “definitely not hiding their relationship from anyone.” Jenner was particularly interested in the prepared food section, the source added.
The affection between them was "low key," the source said, to the extent you couldn't even tell whether they're dating. They were "coy" and "exchanging glances [but were] by no means all over each other.” Sounds like you whenever you grocery shop with anyone else you like and stare at them.
Simmons and Jenner were last seen shopping at Barneys last week, with Simmons carrying a shopping bag (unclear whether it was his or Jenner's). Anwar and Jenner, meanwhile, have not been seen together since their hot and heavy makeout session at Socialista in New York the first week of June.
A source told People on June 12 that Jenner is not committed to either guy and doesn't want to be. “Kendall is having fun. She doesn’t want a serious relationship and is just enjoying being single. She feels that whenever she has been serious about guys in the past, it’s kind of a mess and doesn’t work out. She invested time in the relationship with Blake Griffin. She isn’t planning on doing the same right now,” the source said.
In fact, no matter how hard Simmons tries, the boyfriend thing might not be happening, the source hinted: “Being single during the summer isn’t a bad idea to her. She has many amazing friends and seems very excited about life in general.”
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Switzerland and Venezuela
Living in Venezuela
The Swiss embassy publishes a newsletter containing information on culture, science and politics
Embassy of Switzerland in Venezuela
The Swiss embassy represents Switzerland's interests in the country and provides consular services and visa support for people resident in: Venezuela, Barbade, Grenade, Guyane, Sainte-Lucie, Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines, Suriname, Trinité-et-Tobago
Consulate of Switzerland in Maracaibo
supports Swiss representations in safeguarding Switzerland’s interests and in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. In an emergency the representation responsible (embassy or consulate-general) must be contacted immediately.
Travel advice for Venezuela
Suizos en Venezuela
Historia de los Suizos en Venezuela
The defense and the promotion of human rights and peace are priorities of Swiss foreign policy.
Cultural projects strengthening ties between countries
Marriage and registered partnership
Ordering civil status documents
You have adopted a child abroad and would like to know the administrative procedures for entering this event in the Swiss civil status register (Infostar).
Adoptions abroad are normally recognised in Switzerland when pronounced in the country of residence or citizenship of the adopter or adopting spouses (Federal Act on Private International Law (PIL SR 291)).
Federal Act on Private International Law (SR 291) (de, fr, it)
Numerous countries have signed the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (HCA-93; SR 0.211.221.311). This Convention rules the cooperation between the relevant authorities of the country of origin of the child and of the receiving State.
Federal Office of Justice – The Hague Convention Intercountry Adoption (de, fr, it)
You will find some very useful information on the subject of international adoption on the webpage of the Federal Office of Justice.
Federal Office of Justice – International adoption
Documents required for registration in the Swiss civil status register
Adoptions carried out abroad within or outside the 1993 Hague Convention (HCA-93) are entered into the Swiss civil status register by decision of the competent cantonal civil status authority (Art. 32 IPLA and Art. 23 CivStO).
As a rule, the originals of the following adoption documents must be submitted to the Swiss representation with any necessary legalisations for forwarding to Switzerland:
birth certificate of the child before adoption
adoption decision mentioning the place where it was granted (if possible with a statement of enforceability)
birth certificate of the child after adoption
if applicable, certificate that the adoption was made in accordance with the provisions of the 1993 Hague Convention (HCA-93) within the meaning of Article 23 (“Certificate of Conformity of Intercountry Adoption”)
These documents are intended for the competent civil status authority and will not be returned.
Authorisation to enter Switzerland
The adopted child may require authorisation to enter Switzerland, for example because no Swiss passport can yet be issued to them as the adoption has not yet been entered in the Swiss civil status register; because they have become stateless (where the law of the child's country of origin provides for the loss of their original nationality following adoption); or because their original nationality is subject to an entry visa (where they still hold a valid foreign passport).
When full adoption of the child is granted to at least one Swiss parent in a contracting state of the HCA-93, in accordance with the procedure set out in the Convention, the central federal authority, i.e. the Federal Office of Justice, is the sole authority competent to give authorisation to issue a document allowing the child to enter Switzerland (Art. 10 HCAA).
As a rule, the cantonal migration authority is competent to decide on the granting of a visa or assurance of a residence permit to the child (Art. 8 AdO) in other situations.
Visa – Entry into and residence in Switzerland
Federal Act on International Private Law (IPLA; SR 291) (de, fr, it)
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
(HCA-93; SR 0.211.221.311) (de, fr, it)
Federal Act on the Hague Convention on Adoption and on measures to protect children in international Adoption cases (HCAA; SR 211.221.31) (de, fr, it)
Ordinance on Adoption (AdO; SR 211.221.36)
Ordinance on Civil Status (CivStO; SR 211.112.2) (de, fr, it, rm)
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Pa. county proposes paying volunteer responders who respond to MCIs
Beaver County Commissioner and volunteer firefighter Tony Amadio suggested pay if a first responder is involved with a "catastrophic" event such as a plane crash
By Daveen Rae Kurutz
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — County commissioners say they want to pay employees who miss work because they are responding to a catastrophic event.
All three county commissioners Wednesday said they support a move to make a proposed firefighter policy include paid time off if a county employee misses work because they are responding to an incident. Commissioner Tony Amadio, a longtime volunteer firefighter, suggested pay if a first responder is involved with a "catastrophic" event such as a plane crash.
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"We're not going to pay them for just responding to a fire alarm," Amadio said. "God forbid, we have another plane crash, I wouldn't have a problem with reimbursing an EMT, fireman or policeman who is responding."
Amadio has told of how he responded to the fatal crash of Flight 427 in Hopewell Township in 1994. As a member of the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department, he spent most of the night at the crash site near Green Garden Plaza before leaving to go to teach at Center High School running on adrenaline and no sleep.
He doesn't want county employees who volunteer as first responders to face the same situation.
That's what spurred Chairman Daniel Camp to propose the policy in September. He was approached by Center Township Volunteer Fire Department's chief after the pipeline explosion because a firefighter who worked for the county had to miss work. Camp said he realized no policy was in place that allowed first responders to take time off because of an emergency call without penalty.
The policy, which Commissioner Sandie Egley said she also supports, will not apply to employees who work a shift at the jail or 911 center, officials said.
"The policy states that the time off will be at the discretion of the director," Camp said. "We figure it's better to try it first as paid, then change it if it gets out of hand."
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The ENCR
ENCR Network
Working Groups and Recommendations
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Registries Reviews
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ENCR-JRC Project
Tools for Registries
European Platform on Rare Disease Registration launched - registration can start
The European Platform on Rare Disease Registration (EU RD Platform) developed by the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in collaboration with DG SANTE has been launched and is accessible online at the following link: https://eu-rd-platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.
The EU RD Platform is instrumental in creating an overview of all existing rare disease registries and make them visible at European level.
The tools of the Platform are open to all registries, free of charge. By using these tools which are contained in the European Rare Disease Registry Infrastructure (ERDRI), the Platform copes with the fragmentation of rare disease patients data existing in hundreds of registries across Europe, while the registries remain the owners of their data.
The EU RD Platform's website contains instructions about using the following tools: the European Directory of Registries, the Central Metadata Repository and the Pseudonymisation tool which provides pseudonyms to the registries at local level.
The JRC will organise trainings on using the EU RD Platform for registries staff. The interest for upcoming training sessions can be expressed in the dedicated section on the website.
For questions, you can also contact: EU-RD-PLATFORM@ec.europa.eu.
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