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Krampus: The Dark Companion of Saint Nick
Alan Taylor
While Saint Nicholas may bring gifts to good boys and girls, ancient folklore in Europe's Alpine region also tells of Krampus, a frightening beast-like creature who emerges during the Yule season, looking for naughty children to punish in horrible ways—or possibly to drag back to his lair in a sack. In keeping with pre-Germanic Pagan traditions, men dressed as these demons have been frightening children on Krampusnacht for centuries, chasing them and hitting them with sticks, on an (often alcohol-fueled) run through the dark streets.
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A participant dressed as the Krampus creature scares onlookers during the Krampus gathering in Goricane, Slovenia, on November 21, 2015. Four hundred participants in 20 groups from Slovenia, Austria, Italy, and Croatia participated in the 4th annual Krampus gathering in the village of Goricane. #
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A participant dressed as the Krampus creature scares onlookers during the Krampus gathering in Goricane, Slovenia, on November 21, 2015. #
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A man dressed as Krampus takes part in a parade at Munich's Christmas market on December 14, 2014. Young single men will wear the traditional attires known as ‘Krampus,’ consisting of animal skins and masks, with large cow-bells to make loud and frightening noises and parade through the city. They follow ‘Saint Nicholas’ from house to house in December each year to bring luck to the good and punish the idle. #
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Participants dressed as Krampus walk the streets in search of delinquent children during a Krampus run on November 28, 2015, in Salzburg, Austria. #
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The Rock or Tom Hanks as US president? According to former official, they could be top candidates. Tom Hanks. Picture: Saturday Night Live
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IF the Democrats want to win the 2020 US presidential election, they won't need a seasoned politician, they'll need a star.
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They would then set their gaze on the presidential elections in two years' time. But according to Philippe Reines - who served under Ms Clinton during her time as secretary of state and worked as an aide during her 2016 campaign - they don't have a candidate strong enough to knock Donald Trump from his perch.
Unless of course, they sign up Hanks or The Rock.
"I always think of it this way, that if the election were held tomorrow, stick in a name, would Trump win?" Mr Reines asked a National Review podcast.
"I think Tom Hanks would win, I think The Rock would win. I have a hard time seeing how a lot of the people who are running would win. Just as comparison."
Mr Reines descibed Trump as a "freak of nature" in electoral terms.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is currently the Democrats' top pick to take on Mr Trump. An early poll by CNN in October revealed Mr Biden was favoured by 33 per cent of respondents, followed by Bernie Sanders at 13 per cent.
Elizabeth Warren, a favourite among progressives, polled just 8 per cent.
Ms Warren has been in an ongoing feud with Mr Trump over her Native American ancestry, with Mr Trump often referring to her as "Pocahontas".
In October, she released a DNA test that revealed while most of her DNA showed European heritage, there was a Native American segment.
"When I decided to run for Senate in 2012, I never thought that my family's Native American heritage would come under attack and my dead parents would be called liars," Ms Warren said at the time.
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Kylo Chen Jul 04, 2017 Tech
The upcoming iPhone 8 is Apple’s 10th-year anniversary iPhone. Since it is a milestone iPhone, fanboys and non-fanboys alike have high hopes of what’s to come in this iconic smartphone. Although nothing is confirmed yet, the rumour mill about the iPhone 8 is as active as we expected it to be.
Some rumours say that the upcoming iPhone will arrive with a major redesign from the outside to the inside. Hence, this can either make the iPhone great again like when it was during the Steve Jobs era or it can break it and result to more fanboys switching teams. Whatever it may be, the stakes are high for this celebratory iPhone.
In this regard, let us take a look some of the rumoured features of the iPhone 8 that either suck big time or make the phone even more likeable than it was before.
15. Suck: Wireless Charging
Via: idownloadblog.com
This should be an awesome feature, right? It could be if done right, however, knowing Apple, if this pushes through, time will come that they will also eliminate from the bundle the Lightning-to-3.5 mm adapter. This adapter is included in the current iPhone 7 bundle. If this happens, this means spending an extra $9 just to get the adapter. The iPhone is already expensive on its own so additional cost is just not that welcome.
According to reports, Apple is working with an organization dedicated to wireless charging technology. This is the first time Apple is reported doing this so they might really be serious in incorporating this on the celebratory iPhone.
14. Awesome: New Design
Via: youtube.com
The new iPhone is rumoured to come with a revamped design. With many premium Android phones having thinner bezels and providing more real estate to the user, it may be time for the iPhone to do something drastic on its looks as well. Apple has used the same industrial look for its iPhone since Steve Jobs era. Now, it may be awesome to see a new design on the iPhone 8.
From leaked renders, it appears that iPhone 8 may also have thinner bezels like the Samsung Galaxy S8. Furthermore, it may do away with the physical circular Home Button, which eats a lot of space on the display.
13. Suck: Change in Shape
Via appleinsider.com/
According to the iPhone 8 renders that have leaked, the upcoming Apple phone will have a change in shape. This change is quite controversial not only because it appears bezel-less but because the new iPhone looks longer than its predecessors. From the looks of it, the new iPhone will have an 5:9 aspect ratio. Although it shows to have a lesser footprint and more screen estate for users, the change in shape may take some getting used to.
In addition to the change in shape, the iPhone 8 will have a reduced bezel size of 4 mm on all sides.
12. Awesome: 4K Display
Via: appadvice.com
Apple’s Android rivals have already gone into the 4K arena. Now, the new iPhone 8 is rumoured to be going head to head on the display game with its premium rivals. We may soon see an iPhone that has a 4K display resolution. Although the past iPhones have Retina Displays, having a 4K display is still much wanted especially by avid mobile phone gamers and users who love to watch movies on-the-go.
If the iPhone 8 comes with 4K display, it will enhance significantly the mobile experience. Also, this might be something that should really arrive especially with Virtual Reality headsets coming on the spotlight soon.
11. Suck: New Fingerprint Sensor (causing delays)
Via: wccftech.com
Having a new fingerprint sensor is an awesome feature on the upcoming iPhone. What is not awesome is that it is causing delays on the manufacture of the iPhone 8. According to reports, Apple is still having issues in embedding the Touch ID sensor on the display. Since Apple is removing the physical Home Button, they might introduce an “activity area,” which is a part of the display panel where users can configure the phone. However, with the roadblock on integrating the Touch ID sensor on this part of the phone, we may see the iPhone 8 later rather than sooner.
10. Awesome: Improved Camera
Via: macworld.com
Although it doesn’t have the highest pixel count, the iPhone’s camera has always been reliable. On the iPhone 7, Apple gave it a dual camera system with 12 megapixels each. One camera was a 12-megapixel telephoto lens while the other one is a 12-megapixel wide angle lens with OIS. Hence, the iPhone 7 was able to take better photos with improved depth and wider range.
On the iPhone 8, we expect Apple to top its previous camera system. Most likely, the iPhone will have improved camera capabilities to set its place as an amazing tool for mobile photography. Possibly, the iPhone 8’s camera will have better HDR and low-light photography capabilities, which it has been struggling with ever since.
9. Suck: Protruding Camera
Via: dailytech.com
Although Apple is improving the quality of its phone’s camera on the upcoming iPhone 8, it is not a welcome news that the said improvement will involve protruding the rear camera. If this pushes through, it can be a nightmare for people who enjoy using their phones on a flat surface. The iPhone 8 will be very wobbly when you lay it flat on a surface, if ever you can lay it flat. We feel there is no need to protrude the camera, just improve the lens. Come on.
This is not the first time that Apple will have a protruding camera. They did it before on the iPhone 6 but that camera did not stick out as much as the one on the leaked iPhone 8 renders. Hence, it wasn’t that annoying.
8. Awesome: Longer Battery Life
Via: vimeo.com
Although the previous iPhones have been reliable when it comes to battery life, oftentimes, it is still not enough. Before the iPhone 7 came out, Apple boasted that the new iPhone will come with longer battery life, a couple of hours added, they said. That is already an amazing thing because a couple of hours more of juice can go a long way when using the iPhone.
Now, with the iPhone getting thinner than ever, it is a challenge for Apple to provide longer hours without packing the phone with a thicker battery. However, they may just do this on the iPhone 8. Also, if it can last a day or two, then that would be amazing!
7. Suck: Missing Rear Fingerprint Scanner
Via: ilounge.com
Other premium smartphones have embraced this feature because it is ergonomic and it makes it easier for the user to access the phone. However, reports say that there is no version of the iPhone 8 that will have a rear fingerprint scanner. It seems Apple still has no plans of implementing this even on its celebratory iPhone.
We can only wish that on the next iPhones, this feature will be added as this makes it easier to gain entry to your own phone, especially if you often use it with one-handed operation.
6. Awesome: Speedier CPU
Via: idenverrepairs.com
The iPhone has made a name for being fast and reliable. Even if it doesn’t use the latest chips, the iOS is super optimized that it shows zero lags. If ever there are lags, it is mostly unnoticeable. Yet, Apple has no plans of stopping in providing a phone with a faster CPU. Apparently, they are making the iPhone 8 to have a better CPU that will run way ahead of all its Android competitors.
With a faster CPU, we can expect the iPhone 8 to have a buttery smooth operation. Moreover, multitasking will be more apparent on the upcoming iPhone.
5. Suck: Still 3GB RAM
Unfortunately, the RAM on the upcoming iPhone will stay at 3GB, similar to the iPhone 7. Reports say that Apple has no plan of increasing the RAM for reasons unspecified. Although other Android flagship handsets have at least 4GB of RAM, it is a mystery as to why Apple is not increasing the RAM on its flagship phone.
Maybe, Apple feels that 3GB of RAM is already enough for the iPhone to handle all operations. Hopefully, even if other memory-hungry apps are installed, the iPhone 8 will not be laggy or freeze.
4. Awesome: Better Water-Resistance
Via: bgr.com
The iPhone 7 came with a water-resistant feature. It has an IP67 rating, which means it can survive being submerged under freshwater for 30 minutes up to a 1 meter deep. Anything more than that can make the phone susceptible to damage. However, fanboys are asking for more. An IP68 rating, perhaps? Samsung already has this rating on its flagship handset, so why not on the upcoming iPhone.
Maybe the iPhone 8 will have an IP68 rating, which means better water-resistance at par to other premium smartphones. This kind of protection is something Apple buyers deserve so we are excited to see this on the new iPhone.
3. Suck: No USB-C
Via: androidpit.com
Apple loves to choose the road less traveled. While everyone is embracing the USB-C, the upcoming iPhone will still be devoid of it. Its Android competitors have mostly been USB-C-compatible. Apparently, Apple will stick with only the Lightning port for now. However, the Lightning port has not yet got mainstream. Hence, it is not widely used. Therefore, a lot of people still need an adapter in order to use the iPhone.
Apple also loves exclusivity and it is with this that they show how “exclusive” they are. Sadly, it sometimes alienates other users instead of increasing their fans.
2. Awesome: Better AirPods
Via: imore.com
A novel feature that Apple launched on the previous iPhone was the AirPods. These wireless headsets allowed Apple to remove the century-old headphone port on its devices. However, since there is still a plethora of headsets that use a jack, they released an adapter that was bundled with the iPhone 7.
With the AirPods getting more attraction and may become mainstream, the iPhone 8 is expected to arrive with better AirPods. We can expect the new AirPods to be able to support high quality audio for better entertainment and music enjoyment.
1. Suck: Change of Name
Yes, we know that the upcoming iPhone is Apple’s 10th-year iPhone. It is a momentous product, which is why big things are expected of it. However, a name change isn’t one many people expect. What’s wrong with calling it as iPhone 8 since, technically, that should be its name based on the history of iPhone. Yet, there are rumours that Apple will rename the upcoming device to iPhone X since it celebrates its 10th year. It may be apt but it can be a tad confusing.
Also, what will they name the next iPhone then?
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Cover Story: Vision 20: Enterprise Malaysia - Mark Chua, president-elect of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Malaysia
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This article first appeared in Options, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on May 8, 2017 - May 14, 2017.
It’s about quality, not quantity — certainly, a statement that holds true for Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Malaysia, whose more than 160 members make up the top brains behind Malaysia’s most prominent businesses.
With the mission to “engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow”, EO Malaysia is an exclusive, by-invitation-only, non-profit organisation that sees business owners and shareholding corporate leaders regularly come together for small-group meetings (called the Forum), events, talks and social activities.
“We are the loud ones despite our small number,” quips Mark Chua, this year’s incoming president. Reflecting on the two decades since EO Malaysia was set up, he says, “Malaysians feature very well in EO. We’ve had several global chairpersons, including current global CEO Vijay Tirathrai of the Globe Silk Store family. We also have a lot of Malaysians on the global executive and regional boards. So, in 20 years, we’ve always been vocal about wanting to create a good chapter.”
Chua, who owns event management and equipment rental company Cool Merchant Connections Sdn Bhd, has been a member for 14 years with the past six on the organisation’s board, serving roles that include treasurer, communications head, recruitment and forum communications. His official tenure as president starts in July.
Recently, Chua completed his foremost assignment — the EO Taipan Masterclass 2017. The three-day conference was opened to the public for the first time, which was a small but significant step for the organisation as it seeks to evolve to meet the needs of today’s entrepreneurial environment.
At its core, says Chua, the value of leadership knowledge and experience gained through EO Malaysia is immeasurable. “You get to sit in the presence of some very, very smart people — they are literally the movers and shakers who are doing so much out there,” the 46-year-old remarks, citing such high-profile members as Datuk Meer Sadik Habib, Sharan and Ashvin Valiram, and Bryan Loo of Loob Holdings, and corporate leaders of brands such as Madam Kwan’s and Nando’s.
Elite its members may be but Chua is keen to dispel the notion that EO Malaysia is a social club for wealthy business owners. “It would be a crime if it ended up like that. We have been working hard to set a certain standard. There’s really no free ride in EO. Every member has some sort of role to play; we all take turns with organising things and being a member is quite a commitment,” he explains.
He credits the organisation’s strong structure to its American founders, whereby members have to re-qualify every year. In general, members have to play an active role in a business that has a minimum annual turnover of RM1 million, be involved in the day-to-day decision-making, and have a personal “risk-taking” stake.
One of EO Malaysia’s most successful platforms is the Forum, where members are placed in groups of 6 to 10 and have to meet monthly to update each other on their personal and business lives. Likening this to an unofficial board of directors, Chua says each member is given training to ensure a safe and respectful environment with a proper format.
“I share things with my Forum that I sometimes don’t even share with my business partners. We are peer to peer, even though there are some with RM4 million businesses and others with RM400 million businesses. Everyone is of the same level and there is really a lot of trust involved,” he adds.
But it’s not all work and no play, confesses the incoming president. Unsurprisingly, the Malaysian chapter is known particularly for its hospitality and the ability to create memorable happenings. In 2014, EO Malaysia hosted one of the organisation’s signature events, called University, in Penang. For a few days, global members were fêted with the best of Malaysian culture — from food and heritage to activities in such venues as the historic Soonstead Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
“We had Sheila Majid perform, Hands Percussion ... we created a hawker setting in five minutes with over 400 chairs, and guests were brought in by trishaw. It was deemed the best University to date. I think that still stands,” smiles Chua.
“EO members tend to do things at an extreme level. You have some of the most influential people in the world who can make things happen that you normally wouldn’t experience.”
Nonetheless, he declares in all seriousness that the priority, going forward, is to make sure EO stays relevant to its goal of growing entrepreneurs. “We have a lot of startups with young guys — people like Karl Loo of ServisHero, Timothy Tiah, the Bryan Loos and the Ryan Loos … they have different needs, they want fast, fast, fast. Then you have someone who may be looking to retire or the guy in the middle of his career planning his next step. How do you create an event that each will enjoy? You can’t,” he explains.
So, for this year, they are strategically planning more targeted events for different groups of members. “I really believe that if we keep it to small groups, they can get more value and intimacy. So, we are going to try it.”
A mobile app is in the works to complement this strategy. “We are embracing technology. This is a way of life, so we need to adapt.”
Nevertheless, Chua feels that EO Malaysia has yet to fully tap its potential. Expressing his hopes, he says, “I think I am part of a fantastic organisation. But I think we can be a stronger voice and give back more. We have been quite insular, and that’s why we opened up Taipan. It’s our first step towards engaging more with the business community. Our mission statement is to build the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs, so that means we need to engage with the government, semi-government bodies and GLCs (government-linked companies). We cannot just sit by the side because we represent a lot of manpower in Malaysia. That’s the part we are still working on.”
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How Nelson Mandela's legacy can help us #WalkTogether towards a freer, fairer world
2018 marks 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth. Graça Machel and Richard Branson reflect on global challenges and call on individuals to #WalkTogether for a freer, fairer world. First published in The Economist's The World in 2018.
Livestream: Health for all: Rising for our right to Universal Health Coverage
On 14 December, Ricardo Lagos joined world leaders, youth advocates and civil society to call for all political leaders to make Universal Health Coverage their top priority at the Universal Health Coverage Forum's public event in Tokyo.
#WalkTogether for Health for All: bringing the global debate to the US
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Progressive leaders must #WalkTogether for Health For All in the United States
Addressing a historic gathering of policymakers, health professionals and civil society in New York on 8 November, Gro Harlem Brundtland called for progressive leaders to lead the charge and promote policies that bring people together to deliver universal
#WalkTogether for Health: building momentum in the US and around the world
On 8 November, Ban Ki-moon and Gro Brundtland will #WalkTogether for Health for All at the historic Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Follow the event on Twitter from 16:30 EST.
Everyone must ensure a more peaceful world for future generations
Following his first Elders' board meeting and conversation with the British Council's future young leaders, Ban Ki-moon reflects on the need to ensure a more peaceful world to allow younger generations to meet their potential to the fullest extent.
The Elders and young leaders #WalkTogether through London for global peace
On 23 October, six Elders joined young leaders in a walk through central London for peace, tolerance and solidarity. They then joined members of the British Council's Future Leaders Connect programme for a panel discussion.
The Elders call on Myanmar to allow return of displaced Rohingya
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Solidarity must be at the heart of our Walk Together
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Livestream: how can global citizens #WalkTogether to foster peace?
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The Elders launch #WalkTogether campaign in Cape Town
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Achieving #HealthForAll in Tanzania: The Elders' visit to promote UHC
In July 2017, Graça Machel and Mary Robinson visited Tanzania to promote progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
Achievements, Ambition and Action: Elders promote UHC in Tanzania
Graça Machel and Mary Robinson visited Tanzania in July 2017 to learn about and encourage progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
Anger and inspiration: what District Six can teach South Africa’s young generation
Writing ahead of International Youth Day, student volunteer Jordan Pieters reflects on The Elders' visit to District Six and the crucial role the museum plays in confronting historic and contemporary injustice in post-apartheid South Africa.
Why we must Walk Together for our global freedoms
Ricardo Lagos reflects on the launch of the Walk Together campaign and calls for sustained commitment to counter the threats that face global freedoms today.
The global rise of nationalism is a threat to Nelson Mandela’s achievements
Writing in The Guardian to mark The Elders' tenth anniversary, Graça Machel defends human rights for making our democracy stronger and calls for threats to democratic freedoms to be challenged by bipartisan politics based on truth and tolerance
#WalkTogether campaign launch – livestream
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Mandela's vision for a better world
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10 Years Young, 100 Years Courageous
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Climate inaction: an unconscionable betrayal of future generations
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Annual Review 2016: Solidarity Beyond Borders
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Secure climate justice by staying true to the science
In an era of cynicism within politics and the media, Mary Robinson calls for evidence-based science to determine the global policy agenda and expresses solidarity with climate scientists and those on the frontlines of climate change.
Five ways to realise and protect women’s rights
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Climate security: changing the narrative
Mary Robinson joins a panel debate on climate change and security at the Munich Security Conference 2017. Speaking alongside senior politicians from Finland, Bangladesh, Sweden and the US, she calls for leadership, including at the UN Security Council.
Moral and political leadership in a time of uncertainty
Writing in the Financial Times as the World Economic Forum 2017 opens in Davos, Mary Robinson says that millions of people feel left behind by the actions of governments and corporations. She rejects cynical populists who offer scapegoats instead of real
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Bad weather: The Human Cost of Climate Change
Speaking at the Social Good Summit 2016, Mary Robinson explains the concept of climate justice, building resilience and ensuring adequate climate finance, in a session moderated by Julie Gichuru, entrepreneur and Kenyan media personality.
Accelerating progress toward UHC by 2030
Last month in New York, Gro Harlem Brundtland spoke alongside global health leaders including Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO and the health ministers of South Africa and Thailand, during which she called for courageous leadership to achieve Univer
Elders in Berlin: recognising German leadership on refugees
In September 2016, Kofi Annan, Martti Ahtisaari and Lakhdar Brahimi visited Germany to launch a new report on refugees and migration. They heard a range of perspectives on the country's response to the crisis, from Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The Elders urge new compromise for Colombia peace deal
The Elders respect the decision of the Colombian people who have voted not to accept the peace agreement and urge Colombian leaders to find compromises which will allow all Colombians to unite behind peace as a national project.
Building coalitions to support SDGs in Costa Rica
One year on from the signing of the Sustainable Development Goals, how are countries in the developing and developed world making progress in their implementation? In the first of a series of guest blogs on this issue, Dr. Monica Araya from Costa Rican ci
Wanted: A strong UN leader and peace-maker
Lakhdar Brahimi and Mary Robinson call on the successful candidate for UN Secretary-General to serve one seven year term, to ensure their strength and independence. Writing in an opinion piece published around the world, they also urge P5 members to recog
After Paris: what next for climate action?
Jenny Yates, our Programme Director, reflects on the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change by 175 countries and considers the road ahead for climate action.
After Myanmar's celebrations, the hard work begins
From building relationships with the military and ethnic armed groups, to satisfying political activists hungry for rapid change, Myanmar’s new government faces multiple challenges, argues our senior policy consultant, Matthew J Walton.
Grassroots solutions: the most powerful tools to fight poverty and inequality
Ela Bhatt explains why the poor and marginalised must be considered as both agents and the beneficiaries of change if the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved. First published in UNA-UK's "SDGs: the people's agenda" publication.
Rising sea levels: “Our islands will one day be wiped off the map: what will happen to our women?"
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Gender equality and climate change: the vital link for success beyond Paris
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The Elders welcome the lifting of sanctions against Iran
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How young people can combat violence against women
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How can we deter our young from the lure of violent extremism?
In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut, the need to understand why our young are lured to violent extremism is more acute than ever. Our Middle East Analyst, Nigel Pearce recently attended a conference in Spain on ‘Preventing and Counterin
Shining a light on India’s poor
'Hariyali', a project initiated by Ela Bhatt's Self-Employed Women's Association, has helped give some of India's poorest women access to affordable energy. William French, Head of International Media at The Elders, explains why it has had such a big impa
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Will the US commit to climate action on the road to Paris?
As climate talks resume in Geneva this week, Parker Liautaud believes that the US is beginning to take its responsibilities on climate change seriously.
Encouraging progress towards peace and inclusiveness in Myanmar
Ahead of a crucial year for Myanmar’s transition, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Martti Ahtisaari, Lakhdar Brahimi and Hina Jilani travelled to Myanmar and Thailand in December 2014. Meeting with members of the government, armed forces, parliament and civil soc
Climate action: the race to Paris
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Youth voices in the climate negotiations: a reflection from Lima, Peru
Timothy Damon is an American Youth Delegate to the UN Climate Convention at SustainUS attending the COP20 in Lima, Peru. Here he describes how difficult it is for the young to be heard in negotiations.
Education: the best tool in the fight against racism in Israel
While Israelis and Palestinians struggle to find lasting peace, ACRI's Executive Director Sharon Abraham-Weiss believes that educating children against racism is an indispensable tool for preventing injustice and conflict
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Kapaa beats Kauai in 3rd place match
By Nick Celario The Garden Island | Sunday, February 11, 2018, 12:05 a.m.
Randy Dela Cruz / Contributed photo
Kapaa’s Talia Washington (17) possesses the ball against Kauai’s Mayumi Fulgencio (10) during the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
Kapaa’s Paris Tangelder (14) and Kauai’s Cienna Caires, right, fight for positioning during the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
Kapaa’s Brianna Binder, left, settles the ball as Kauai’s Eryka Napoleon (14) reacts during the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
Kapaa’s Brianna Binder (7) heads the ball against Kauai’s Kassidie Bukoski (23) during the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
Kauai’s Kehela Ventura (13) settles the ball during the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
Kapaa’s Kyla Bandsma (16) scores a goal as Kauai’s Kathryn Pasion reacts during the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
Kapaa High School’s varsity girls soccer team defeated Kauai High School on Saturday afternoon in the third-place match of the 2018 The Queen’s Medical Center Girls Soccer Championships – Division II state tournament.
The Warriors won, 8-1, at the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex on Oahu to finish in third place. The Red Raiders finished fourth.
“We actually asked the girls how they wanted their season to end. They wanted to go out with a win,” said Kapaa head coach Mytra McKeague in a phone interview Saturday. “We left it up to the seniors. We told the girls to play for your seniors today, and that’s what they did.”
Warriors senior forward Brianna Binder netted a hat trick for Kapaa. Senior forward April Barnes scored two goals. Senior midfielders Kyla Bandsma and Nevaeh Arruda-Kapu and sophomore midfielder Talia Washington each scored one goal.
Red Raiders junior forward Kehela Ventura scored Kauai High’s one goal.
“Kauai High is a great team. (Kauai head coach Auika Metcalfe) does a great job getting her girls ready,” McKeague said. “The ball bounces both ways. We’re lucky it was bouncing our way.”
Kapaa finishes the season with a 12-2-1 season record, going 10-1-1 in the Kauai Interscholastic Federation regular season to win its fourth consecutive league championship and 2-1 at states.
The Warriors, the tournament No. 2 seed, beat Makua Lani of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation in the quarterfinals Thursday, 6-1, and lost to Hawaii Prep of the BIIF in the semifinals Friday, 3-nil.
“It was a great bunch of girls, and they worked hard all season,” McKeague said. “Always told them, ‘Work hard in practice, and it will pay off.’ I think it did. They realized what they were doing, why they were doing it, when they got here.”
Kauai High ends the season with a 11-4-1 record. The Red Raiders had a 9-2-1 KIF regular season record and was 2-2 at the state tournament.
The unseeded Red Raiders started the tournament with a 3-nil win over Seabury Hall of the Maui Interscholastic League in the opening round Wednesday. Kauai then beat No. 4 Kailua of the Oahu Interscholastic Association in the quarterfinals Thursday, 3-nil, and lost to No. 1 Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii of the BIIF in the semifinals Friday night, 2-nil.
“It was an ending we didn’t necessarily expect,” Metcalfe said Saturday. “In terms of yesterday, I know my girls put out every bit of effort that they could against the No. 1 ranked team. It was a lot for the girls to take on and to take care of. Coming into today, it was extremely exhausting (after) playing full, hard games each day. The outcome was the outcome. I’m just proud of the effort they put in throughout the entire tournament.”
On Friday, members of Kauai’s team were involved in a car accident. No one was seriously injured, but the team was without five members in its semifinals match which was rescheduled to a later time and was moved to Waipahu High School.
“I asked the girls what they wanted to do. I didn’t think that was a decision that I needed to make, whether they wanted to play or not. As a team consensus, they wanted to play,” Metcalfe said. “They wanted to play for the girls that were injured, and they wanted to play for themselves. I think it showed how much heart and how much they put in. I’m just proud of everyone that stepped up, my captains for sure, and all of my players for pushing through something not many people had to experience. I think my girls did it with grace, and they did it very well.”
Hawaii Prep won its fifth consecutive Division II girls soccer state championship, defeating No. 1 Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii — also of the BIIF — in the championship match, 3-2.
Information from Hawaii High School Athletic Association.
Saturday’s results
Match 15 (consolation): Seabury Hall (MIL) 6, Radford (OIA) 0
Match 16 (fifth place): Sacred Hearts (ILH) 2, Kailua (OIA) 1
Match 17 (third place): Kapaa (KIF) 8, Kauai (KIF) 1
Match 18 (championship): Hawaii Prep (BIIF) 3, KS-Hawaii (BIIF) 2
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Brandi Glanville Throws Shade at LeAnn Rimes & Eddie Cibrian's Parenting Skills
by Tyler Johnson at September 24, 2015 4:17 pm .
Last time we checked in on Brandi Glanville, she was continuing her one-woman campaign to let the world know that Joanna Krupa has a smelly vagina.
But with the matter of Joanna's vadge being sorted out in a court of law (seriously), Brandi is now free to turn her attention back to her original rivals - LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian.
Unexpectedly, that feud has simmered down in recent months.
Sure, Brandi throws shade about Eddie being a deadbeat now and then, but lately it's felt as though Glanville, Rimes and Cibrian have found some common ground, at least with regard to the raising of Eddie and Brandi's two kids.
However, when asked about differences in her and Eddie's parenting philosophies in a recent interview with ET, Brandi claimed that she's much more "strict," and seemed to imply that Eddie and LeAnn basically let 12-year-old Mason and 8-year-old Jake get away with murder.
"On their time, they're like their little buddies," Brandi said.
"On my time, I'm sorry, there's, like, chores and rules and we have to have some sort of structure, because they're not little buddies. They're kids! So, saying 'hell' when you're eight isn't cute. I will smack you!"
Anyone who's seen LeAnn's constant bikini selfies knows that the woman is desperate to be liked, so we're not terribly surprised that she's fixated on being the "cool" step-mom.
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Chelsea Houska: See Her Tell Aubree She's Becoming a Big Sister!
by Emily Trainham at December 28, 2016 11:29 am .
We've known for a good long while now that Chelsea Houska, the best Teen Mom out of all the Teen Moms, is pregnant with her second child.
She announced in July that she and her massively adorable boyfriend (now husband!!!), Cole DeBoer, were expecting their first kid together, and we couldn't be more excited about a total stranger's pregnancy.
(Oh, and hey, it feels important to note that while this new kid will be Cole's first biological child, he's made it clear that he considers himself a father to Chelsea's older daughter, Aubree, too.)
In the months since, we've learned that the new baby will be a little boy, and that he's due to enter the world on Valentine's Day, February 14th.
We've kept up with Chelsea's growing bump, we've seen all the photos from her baby shower, and it's all been just grand.
But next Monday, on January 2nd, the new season of Teen Mom 2 premieres.
And we will get to see so much more of this magical journey.
Right now, we've got a brand new clip from the show, and if the rest of Chelsea's role in this season is anything like this, it's going to be painfully cute.
In the clip, Chelsea and Cole sit Aubree down to tell her all about the pregnancy -- and about her upcoming role as a big sister!
See the seriously sweet video below:
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Thunderstorm in Vicinity, 81°
Zion Williamson enters NBA draft after 1 year at Duke
Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) announced his decision to enter the NBA draft on Monday.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:00 am
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Zion Williamson is leaving Duke after one high-flying season to enter the NBA draft.
Widely projected as the top overall pick in the June draft, the AP national player of the year announced his decision Monday.
The 6-foot-7, 285-pound Williamson captivated all of college basketball with his freakish, once-in-a-generation athleticism, his energy at both ends of the floor and his omnipresent charisma.
The Atlantic Coast Conference player and rookie of the year averaged 22.6 points - tied for the league lead with teammate RJ Barrett - and 8.9 rebounds. Along the way, he became the face of college basketball this season, routinely coming up with at least one highlight-reel play or show-stopping dunk per game.
His decision to turn pro came as no surprise. In fact, he spent the season greeting NBA chatter with a playful wink and a knowing nod.
He said it would be "dope" to play on a hypothetical New York Knicks team with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Upon learning that LeBron James and Stephen Curry were talking about him during All-Star weekend, he responded that he's "hoping to be there competing against them next year."
During his lone college season, he helped the Blue Devils earn the No. 1 ranking in the final AP Top 25 and the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Duke was knocked out by Michigan State in the East Regional final.
Now that he's headed to the NBA, one key subplot to follow is which sneaker company will land his endorsement.
In one of the signature moments of the season, Williamson blew out his left Nike shoe - the PG 2.5, the signature shoe of Oklahoma City star Paul George - and sprained his right knee in the opening minute of what became a lopsided home loss to rival North Carolina.
The impact was immediate - Nike's stock price took a hit the next day, and the shoe company sent a team of representatives to campus to investigate. When Williamson returned roughly three weeks later for the ACC Tournament, he wore a pair of modified size-15 Nikes from the signature line of Irving, a Boston Celtics All-Star and former one-and-done player at Duke.
Williamson joins Cam Reddish and Barrett as classmates headed to the pros after one season. Point guard Tre Jones says he will return to school for his sophomore year.
More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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Smash Hits - 90's Tribute Band
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Hugh Lynch's Pub - Co Offaly / August 18th, 2019
Smash Hits are a unique, entertaining tribute to the golden era of early 90s dance, pop and R‘n’B.
This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks from acclaimed artists such as Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer, House of Pain, Take That, Spice Girls, Haddaway, Prodigy and Snap, amongst others.
Fully decked out in 90s outfits and possessing an energetic set overflowing with chart hits, Smash Hits! are a throwback to a feel-good time of old skool nightclub DJs, all-night raves and packed out dancefloors. Since bursting onto the club scene in May 2009 the band have sold out shows all over Ireland, performed at Oxegen and Electric Picnic, and gone down a storm across Europe.
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13 varsity lecturers drop N100m damages suit against EFCC
Monday, February 11, 2019 7:08 pm
EFCC operatives
Thirteen University lecturers on Monday dropped a fundamental right charges against the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) after reaching an agreement in Federal High Court in Jos.
In an application stating the terms of settlement filed through their counsel, Mr Promise Okereke, the lecturers told the President Judge, Justice Musa Kurya, that they have reached an accord with EFCC and so dropped all their prayers in the case they filed on March 27, 2018.
The 13 Lecturers from the University of Jos and Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, had sued the anti-graft agency for flagrant breach of their fundamental right by the arrest, harassment and detention after they took part in 2015 elections.
They prayed the court to order the EFCC to pay them N100 Million as general damages for the breach of their fundamental rights.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EFCC had arrested, detained and frozen the bank accounts of the lecturers for being paid by INEC with money suspected to have come from a former Petroleum minister, Mrs Aliason Madukwe as money laundry offence.
They alleged that EFCC ordered them to report to Gombe State office of commission whenever they were called upon for questioning on the fraud allegation.
When the case came up for hearing on Monday, the lecturers’ counsel, Okereke told the court that he had an application for terms of settlement between to the two parties.
“My Lord, we are ready to move this application, which both parties have agreed to amicably resolve the matter under some terms which include unfrozen the accounts of the lecturers and for their (Lecturers’) willingness to testify when called upon as witnesses.
“Also, that no criminal charges or otherwise shall be filed against the lecturers nor will they be prosecuted by the agency on account of having being employed by INEC as Ad-hoc staff during 2015 elections and for money received as their pay, ’’ he said.
Okereke said, “by reason of this terms of settlement, the applicants hereby wholly discontinue this action.’’
Responding, Mr I.O. Akondo, EFCC Counsel, affirmed the submission of Okereke and did not object it.
Justice Kurya, in his ruling, said that since the two parties have sat and agreed on the case with terms of agreement, said the application was so hold.
“I have listened to the two parties on the application dated Feb. 5, in the circumstance, I order that the settlement is hereby adopted as final judgement in this case,’’ Kurya declared.
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Travel AgentsUK
“Don’t focus on customers interested in price promotions” MD for Global Travel Group tells agents
By Simon Willmore On Feb 14, 2019
The Global Travel Group managing director Andy Stark is urging agents to work their customer databases and prepare for a bookings boom now the hype around price-led turn-of-year campaigns has started fading.
Commenting on Global’s overall performance during the ‘peaks’ period, Stark noted that competition between operators has been putting huge pressure on price and margins. Meanwhile, members have reported ‘unpredictable’ booking patterns, where some days shops have been very busy and others quiet.
“Low-value end of the market isn’t where the specialist retailers should be focusing”
Stark said: “What is obvious is that the customers interested in price promotions have scooped up those deals, although this low-value end of the market isn’t where the specialist retailers should be focusing.
“Overall, we slightly are up in terms of sales year-on-year, but I’m really expecting things to pick up over the next two months as agents have the opportunity to mine their databases and target customers with the exciting products that are available.”
Stark said the picture for TOY so far had been mixed, with cruise (up 10% year on year) and UK domestic holidays (up 18% year on year) being the stand-out performers. He added: “There are many more agents selling cruise nowadays, and that is down to the great work the cruise lines have done in educating retailers on the opportunities available. The whole sector is on a high and the amazing depth of product means it is easy to find availability to suit clients.
“Luxury and long-haul…less likely to be swayed by exchange rate concerns”
Stark continued: “We have also seen a big jump in UK holidays so far for the summer. The traditional big names such as Shearings, Haven, Super Breaks and Hoseasons have done a lot of promotion and pushed up the quality of their offering – also I think uncertainty over Brexit and the poor exchange rate has prompted lots of people to think about domestic breaks.
“Looking at luxury and long-haul we’ve seen an uplift in January year on year. This is where I believe the big growth can continue for Global members since people in these sectors are less likely to be swayed by exchange rate concerns.”
Completing the picture, Stark said sales to Spain and the Algarve had been solid, although short-haul to Europe overall was down slightly. However, clients were continuing to look at options in North Africa and Turkey.
Looking further ahead, around 5% of GTG business in January was for summer 2020, reinforcing the view that consumers are thinking beyond the likely economic impact of Brexit.
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Meghan Markle Makes a Surprise Return Visit to Community Kitchen
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Say goodbye to the traditional Lindo Wing photo op, say hello to . . . home birth?
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The famous steps have been the iconic backdrop where many royal babies have made their debut to the world, but the Lindo Wing at London’s St. Mary’s Hospital may be nowhere to be seen when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have their first baby next year.
Sources have told Vanity Fair that Meghan wants a different experience from the royal wives who have come before her and the couple have been looking at “options,” suggesting they may not have their baby at the private maternity wing where Prince William and Harry were both born, and where Kate Middleton gave birth to all three of her children, praising the staff for their incredible level of care. Patients pay upwards of £7,500 for the privilege of giving birth at the hospital, where the finest champagne is on the menu.
Aides will not comment on where Meghan and Harry are planning to have their baby, and it’s possible they have not yet decided, though Meghan is already under medical care. The couple sought medical advice before traveling to Fiji and Tonga last month by which point Meghan had had her 12-week viability scan.
The plan is for the Sussexes to be living in Windsor ahead of the birth, and they could consider a hospital in or close to Windsor. There is even some talk that Meghan, who has had a straightforward pregnancy so far, might opt for a home birth, although given this is her first baby, doctors will likely advise a hospital birth.
The exact due date also remains a closely guarded secret. Palace aides have said the baby is due in the spring. It is thought Meghan was close to 15 weeks pregnant when she and Harry carried out their Commonwealth tour last month, meaning the baby could be born as early as March.
The run-up to the birth will be a busy one. The couple are drawing up plans for a nursery and a mother-in-law suite so that Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, has a place to stay at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.
“Doria plans to be around a lot when the baby arrives, and there are plans for her to have a dedicated space at their new home,” a source said. “She wants to be on hand to help Meghan and Harry with the baby. Doria will be involved and if she’s involved she will be encouraging Meg to go for a natural birth.”
A yoga aficionado, Meghan lives a healthy lifestyle and is an advocate of early-morning meditation. She has apparently been reading up on natural-birthing techniques including hypnobirthing, which Kate is said to have used during her three labors.
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8:07 a.m., animal complaints — A large dog was in front of a Morning Star Court residence.
12:26 p.m., lost, found property — A driver’s license and other miscellaneous cards were lost a Sanguinetti Road business.
4:14 p.m., suspicious circumstances — A person was concerned about a small red vehicle backed up behind a Stockton Road business.
4:29 p.m., domestic disputes — A person on Columbia Way heard a woman screaming, but officers contacted a man who said he was arguing with his girlfriend on speaker phone.
7:24 p.m., public intoxication — A man on Stockton Road was arrested after reportedly being belligerent and punching poles.
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12:15 p.m., Angels Camp — Ben Anderson Leetham, 26, of the 100 block of Manuel Court, was booked on suspicion of conspiracy, renting a place to sell a controlled substance, planting marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale and manufacture of a controlled substance following an arrest on the 7200 block of Latigo Street.
1:08 p.m., Angels Camp — Justin Arthur Reed, 40, of the 7200 block of Latigo Street, was booked on suspicion of keeping a place to sell a controlled substance, planting marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, criminal conspiracy, manufacture of a controlled substance and misdemeanor charge willful cruelty to a child following an arrest at his home.
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May 05, 2016 Cinema » Cinema Feature
By Bob Grimm
Every year, the summer movie season gets off to an earlier start. At the current rate, next year's Summer Movie Season will kickoff somewhere around January of 1982.
As for this year, it semi-officially kicked off with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Suckage all the way back in late March. Ice cream and jellybean sales really spiked around that time because a whole lot of geeks needed to cheer themselves up after sitting through that trash.
Alas, we are only in May, so there are plenty of months left to salvage Summer Movie Season 2016. Here are some films that look to be Batman v Superman antidotes, as well as some that might further poison us.
Captain America: Civil War (May 5): Already getting amazing buzz, this is another superhero vs. superhero movie, but this one is in the hands of Marvel, which usually means an uptick on the sophistication and fun quotients. It also means no Zack Snyder at the helm, which I consider a major blessing at this point.
Last Days in the Desert (May 13): Obi Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) plays Jesus Christ having a relatively shitty time in the desert before embarking on a preaching career that would eventually get his ass totally killed.
The Nice Guys (May 20): Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe costar in this action comedy. Hey, their rapport as co-presenters during the last Oscar ceremony was adorable, so expect great things. Yes, basing one's enthusiasm upon award show banter is desperate, but these are tough times.
X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27): There will be no shortage of comic book movies this summer 2016. The law of averages says that some of them will stink. Let's hope the stank factor was taken care of with B v S, and that this latest featuring the mutants will rock hard. Hey, B v S had enough bad stank on it to fill the suck quotient for 10 years to come.
Alice Through the Looking Glass (May 27): I am so terribly not looking forward to this. Can we all just admit that Johnny Depp mostly sucks now?
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (June 3): While it stars Andy Samberg, this is pretty much a Lonely Island movie because his partners Jorma Taccone (Chaka!) and Akiva Schaffer co-wrote and directed. I'm holding out hope this is one of the season's great guilty pleasures.
Warcraft (June 10): This videogame adaptation looks weird, but Duncan Jones (Moon) directed, so hopefully it all comes together in the end.
Finding Dory (June 17): Ellen DeGeneres's adorable fish cartoon character finally gets her own movie. More cute whale talk!
Independence Day: Resurgence (June 24): I know what you are thinking. "Where is Bill Pullman? I need more Bill Pullman in my life, stat!" Relax, you are getting a bearded Bill Pullman, as well as a "really needs a big paycheck" Jeff Goldblum in this long delayed sequel that kills off Will Smith but, thank Christ, finds a way to bring back Brent Spiner's seemingly dead character.
The BFG (July 1): Brash indie filmmaker Steven Spielberg returns to fantasy films with this take on the Roald Dahl classic, adapted for the screen by the same person who wrote E.T. (the late, great Melissa Mathison). With this, and his commitment to another Indiana Jones movie, Spielberg looks like he's getting away form those boring historical dramas for a nice, fantastical change of pace.
Ghostbusters (July 15): Oh lordy, the buzz on this one is bad, bad, bad. Trying to defend this reboot where women replace the men has been a little rough due to a lackluster preview trailer, but Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy are badass, and more than suitable stand ins for Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. At least, that's what I keep telling myself before I go to bed at night.
Star Trek Beyond (July 22): This is another one suffering from "bad trailer" buzz. Director Justin Lin looks like he's going for something a little brighter and funnier than the previous "new" Star Trek films. Star Trek on TV was quite campy, and maybe that's something he's trying to get filmgoers to remember. That's risky, but it could also be a fun switch up. We shall see.
Lights Out (July 22): Hey, they made a full length movie based on that short about the lady turning the lights on and off until a weird looking monster thing appeared at her night table. Next up, a full-length movie about the sexual exploits of that infamous surprised groundhog in that oft watched viral video.
Jason Bourne (July 29): Matt Damon says "Ahh, screw it!" and returns as Jason Bourne. He swore he wouldn't ever do it without Paul Greengrass as director. Hey...he's Matt Damon, and he got Paul Greengrass. Word has it that he also got a golf cart, a bunch of baseball cards and a bag of potatoes that weren't grown from his own shit.
Suicide Squad (Aug. 5): Honestly, it's hard to get excited about anything from Warner Brothers residing in the DC universe right now. Batman v Superman is an abomination (Say, have I made that point clear yet?) and this film is a purported part of that universe. It does have Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, which just has to be good. As for Jared Leto as the Joker? Those tattoos look so stupid.
The Founder (Aug. 5): Michael Keaton plays Ray Kroc, the "founder" of the McDonald's Corporation. This is one film where the preview trailer is promising, and it gives Keaton the chance to flash his wiseguy persona. This looks to be a summer movie for those of us who like to think and/or really like Big Macs.
Pete's Dragon (Aug. 12): The makers of this reboot of the underrated Disney classic should take a cue from John Favreau and sneak a couple of the original film's music numbers into this one. Robert Redford replaces Mickey Rooney in the update, and that just sounds strange.
Sausage Party (Aug.12): Seth Rogen and friends try to make a gregariously obscene animated movie about supermarket food trying to survive being purchased and sent towards human colons. It looks cheap, but potentially funny anyway.
Ben Hur (Aug 19): And, the summer movie season looks to wind down with a crappy looking remake of a Charlton Heston epic. Something tells me modern film-going audiences couldn't give a rat's ass about chariot races.
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The Alameda de Hércules is a boulevard in central Sevilla located inside the historic district. It was recently restored and transformed to fully integrate it into the city life, making it an unusual and attractive urban area combining leisure, culture and art.
The history of the Alameda de Hércules, according to undocumented legend, began in the year 585 when the son of Leovigild diverted the course of the river Guadalquivir that ran through this spot, in order to cause a drought for the city inhabitants, forming a lake of stagnant water next to the old Roman walls.
The Alameda de Hércules is nowadays considered the oldest public garden in Europe. Historically, after being dried out by order of the Count of Barajas, one of its ends was adorned with two columns taken from a Roman temple devoted to Hercules. Centuries later, the opposite end was also adorned with two other columns, each topped with a lion and a coat of arms, one representing Spain and the other one Seville.
In 2009, the Alameda de Hércules was once again opened to the public following almost three years of remodelling works. Now, it is possible to enjoy the pedestrianised area paved with coloured tiles, replacing the previous chalky sand or albero, and increasing the number of trees. All street furniture is new, including the lamp posts, benches, fountains and pergolas.
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The Alameda de Hércules is an oval pedestrian square, 480 m long and approximately 80 m wide, full of trees, fountains and benches, where outdoor events and activities can be held. It is located in a shopping and leisure area right in the centre of the city.
The Alameda can be divided into three areas. Two areas at each end, near the columns, and a central area with a large and original fountain on the paving. There are two outdoor cafés, one on each side. The three sections are fairly large and free from street furniture, making them highly versatile for product launches, art or photography exhibitions, or outdoor cocktail receptions.
The maximum capacity of the space is 4,000 people, and there are several public car parks nearby. The central area is accessible for people with disabilities.
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Listen to HEALTH's Intensely Industrial New Track "Crusher"
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by Alex Robert Ross
Aug 31 2016, 2:45pm
The Adult Swim Singles Series is always worth checking out, but this year’s selection has been almost impossibly strong. Earl Sweatshirt’s “Balance,” Against Me!’s “Haunting, Haunted, Haunts,” Thelonious Martin and Joey Purp’s “Bomaye,” and Blanck Mass’s devastating “D7-D5” have all dropped over the last couple of months. There hasn’t been one single let-down yet.
No change today, either, with Los Angeles-based noise trio HEALTH bringing “Crusher” to the table. It starts out ominously—squelching bass in the background—but it quickly gives way to a powerfully industrial beat. Jake Duzsik’s vocals remain casually innocent while the song crashes around him.
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ARASH JANFADA - CO-FOUNDER, ORIGINAL INVENTOR With a true entrepreneurial spirit. Arash is a professional civil engineer by trade and has worked in both the private & government sector. Arash holds a MSc. In Civil & Geological Engineering from University of Saskatchewan.
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Alex Buskey: Together we can. Gravel, exploration and conservation.
Photo by Nick Keating
I first met Alex in 2017 when I attended The Ranger, his land conservation awareness raising brainchild, in its inaugural year. Word through the cycling grapevine was that there was this “new gravel endure ride in Tunbridge” and that it was going to be epic. I was intrigued and after finishing the event, I knew it would be a hit. By 2018 The Ranger had tripled in size and I have a feeling it’s not going to stop growing anytime soon. Registration for The Ranger opens this coming Friday 2/1/19, so I thought it was timely that Alex and I linked up for a VTDirt interview. Enjoy Alex’s remarks on the importance of conservation, gravel, exploration and Vermont in general.
Where did you grow up and what initially got you into cycling?
I grew up in Lebanon, NH. I initially got into cycling when I was 14 or so on a trip with some close family friends, Jimmy and Jan Proctor, while out on a motorcycle trip in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We were moving about 80 miles to a new campsite and Jan suggested that she and I ride our road bikes. I will always remember that trip. I think at about mile 65 I had been prescribed the classic Swedish Fish and coke. I arrived completely drained and covered in sticky sugary goop. For some reason, I have been biking ever since.
When did you notice gravel cycling start to take off in Vermont?
I had been keeping up with stuff on The Radavist and some bikepacking sites for a bit, which had inspired my gravel riding, but I knew gravel cycling was going to take off in Vermont when I arrived at the first year of The Overland. I was blown away with the professionalism and vibe from the event. You could just tell that everyone else there had recognized that this was going to take off in VT.
What was your original goal behind The Ranger?
My background racing motocross and enduros led me to mountain biking as a form of cross training. I became immersed in the culture, which was very different from the road riding I was doing in the Upper Valley on Wednesday nights. I saw the chance in gravel riding to mix in a little bit of that culture. That was the first goal. My second goal was to come up with a way to make people feel attached to Tunbridge and the surrounding area the same way that I felt. It’s not just a small pocket of Vermont that I believe has some of the best riding in the world, there is something very special about it’s agricultural history and the people that live there. I wanted people to see it and feel it the way I do while out exploring cow paths and class IV roads. I think we’ve achieved that through the course layout and the uniquely Tunbridge atmosphere after the ride at the fairgrounds, but I’m not done yet.
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Let's talk about New Vistas. Am I correct in thinking that AVC won the battle against their development plans? How much of a part did The Ranger play in the success of AVC? Can you tell the story behind that?
Yeah, I would say that AVC can finally claim success! They have worked their tails off for the surrounding communities, and New Vistas publicly stating that building a 20,000 person gated development is not going to happen was a big win for them and everyone who lives here, but I would not say that they have won. New Vistas still owns a majority of the land and until it’s sold, they are keeping a watchful eye on things. I would say that The Ranger played a roll in celebrating everything that is so great about this region and the community. It has helped to bring people together and make us all realize what we have here and why it is so important to not only protect it but be thoughtful in planning for our future. After riding in those hills, there is no way you could want what New Vistas was proposing. That alone was a takeaway for participants that has an impact far beyond the money we helped to raise for the cause.
Gravel enduros. I feel like they are the less talked about way of the future for gravel events. What made you want to adopt this race format? Do you think it levels the playing field at all?
I think the way we went about laying out the first year of The Ranger definitely leveled the playing field a bit with a couple of the technical downhill class IV stages. We kept them uphill last year because of safety, but if we could find a way to mix some more technical features back into the enduro, then I think we’d be closer to a true enduro, and more of what I’d love to do. Like I said earlier, I am a mountain biker at heart and I want to mix a bit of that culture into the gravel scene. My vision hasn’t been completely realized, so stay tuned. I was initially inspired to translate it over to a gravel event when I saw Grinduro pop up in California and then locally with Zac Freeman and the Braintree 357.
Not many people make their way up to Tunbridge, VT. How do you think the town and the fairgrounds add to the event?
Well, if you’re reading this and you haven’t been, you’ll just have to come find out for yourself. It’s just one of the most magical places in Vermont. The landscape, history, and culture really bring out that urge to get out and explore. It’s a dirt paradise.
Can you give us any glimpse as to what causes The Ranger 2019 will benefit?
Yeah, last year was the first year of our Junior Ranger kids event focused on getting kids to see the adventure possibilities that come with riding a bike. You know, going beyond the competitive stuff and showing them all the other cool things they can do and see while on their bike. So expanding on that and equalizing the ratio of men to women in the sport are two things we are focused on supporting this year through a couple of new partnerships and specific projects locally. I really believe that everyone should have access and feel comfortable at an event like this, so we’ve partnered with some amazing people to get us closer to accomplishing that. This along with our dedication to protecting this special place with the Alliance of Vermont Communities. I wish I could say more, but people can follow us on social media to see specific updates on our partnerships and the causes we’ll be supporting this year.
If you were to encourage anyone to explore an area of Vermont, what would it be? Any secret spots in particular that you’re willing to share?
Hmmm yeah, I would say that most people reading this probably haven’t explored much of central Vermont north of Tunbridge. One of my favorite areas is around East Corinth. You really feel like you are out there when you’re in the middle of that Sharon, Washington, Thetford area. Pretty remote spots and some of the snowmobile trails are in good enough condition to ride a gravel bike on. I feel like I’m in the Canadian wilderness whenever I ride up there.
What is your all-time favorite gravel ride?
Well, I have many favorite rides depending on the region in Vermont, but here’s one of them from my stomping grounds. If you want to justify having two Worthy Burgers and hazy double IPA, this is your ride. You’ll have to do a bit of exploring in the unmarked areas, but that’s the point.
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Thanks, Ansel. Put me right on the spot. Well, being completely honest, I would say last year’s version of Together We Can by Brocklebank and Upper Pass at The Ranger was the best beer I had in 2018. It was so smooth and juicy. Dehydration from running around the whole day might have amplified that experience, but that’s what I felt.
Gear: what would you recommend as a minimum in the bike/gear department for someone signing up for The Ranger? Is there anything in particular that you think is a must-have?
Absolutely. Well, start by bringing your desire to explore and your appetite for delicious local food and drink ;) Then bring a bike that is geared to handle a lot of climbing. We have people ride a variety of bikes. From mountain bikes to road bikes, we’ve seen that they all get the job done, but if you want the ultimate experience, you want a gravel specific bike with some very progressive gear options.
Wisdom. If you had one piece of advice for people hoping to explore Vermont atop their bike more, what would it be?
I’d tell them that it's just about forgetting all of that weight stuff and loading up with anything that prepares you for the worst case scenario. Get a frame bag if it means being able to feel comfortable going further. It helps to put you in the mindset where you are OK making spontaneous decisions to check out a new road that may put you out there a bit further. We all have tight schedules and put a lot of effort into the route planning to make the most of our time outside on our bike, but I feel that if we just loaded up and made it a goal to check out a new road more often, we’d get more out of that time. It’s such a rewarding feeling to find a new road or trail that you haven’t been on before and we should all do it more often. I think aside from that, everyone reading this should hop on their email and send you a message of encouragement to expand the incredible resource you have created with VTdirt!
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House Passes Bill Aimed At Reversing Dodd-Frank Financial Regulations
Geoff Bennett
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, authored and championed the Financial Choice Act. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
House Republicans voted Thursday to deliver on their promise to repeal Dodd-Frank — the massive set of Wall Street regulations President Barack Obama signed into law after the 2008 financial crisis.
In a near party-line vote, the House approved a bill, dubbed the Financial Choice Act, which scales back or eliminates many of the post-crisis banking rules.
The legislation is the brainchild of House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas.
"Dodd-Frank represents the greatest regulatory burden on our economy, more so than all the other Obama-era regulations combined," Hensarling told reporters Wednesday. "There is a better way: economic growth for all; bank bailouts for none."
Rolling back regulations
Hensarling's nearly 600-page bill would defang Dodd-Frank by repealing the so-called Volcker Rule, which prevents government-insured banks from making risky bets with investments. It would also scrap a requirement, which goes into effect Friday, that retirement advisers put their clients' interests ahead of their own.
In perhaps the biggest partisan flashpoint, the bill aims to scale back the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to regulate large banks and payday lenders.
The CFPB was created under Dodd-Frank and is designed to operate as an independent watchdog with a single director. Hensarling considers its structure to be undemocratic.
"To think in a democracy that one un-elected individual can functionally decide what credit cards go in our wallets, what mortgages we can have on our home, whether or not we even have a checking account. I mean, that's just anathema to me to the founding principles of this republic," Hensarling said while speaking last month at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute.
Financial reform advocates argue the Choice Act would leave the U.S. economy vulnerable to another financial crisis.
"It is bad for consumers, it is bad for investors, and it's bad for the stability of the American economy — which is bad for all of us," said Lisa Donner, executive director of Americans for Financial Reform. "People believe there should be more — not less — regulation of Wall Street. They're worried about regulators being too weak and being too afraid to take on the big guys. Not about their being tough."
"The bill even specifically exempts payday and car title lenders — notorious for springing devastating debt traps for their already vulnerable customers — from any regulation," added Yana Miles, senior legislative counsel for the Center for Responsible Lending.
The top lobbyist for the banking industry — which supports parts of the Choice Act — says the bill would bring relief to community banks, which many say have been overburdened by Dodd-Frank's onerous, one-size-fits-all regulations.
"We are not seeking to roll back all of the policy response, all of Dodd-Frank," said Rob Nichols, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association. "That's not our intention. Our intention is to acknowledge what many regulators and legislators will tell you both publicly and privately, which is aspects of Dodd-Frank overshot."
The Senate has been working on a separate bill that is more focused on loosening regulations on community banks. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellin has endorsed efforts to "mitigate the regulatory burden" when it comes to small banks.
Frank: "You don't get everything 100 percent right the first time"
Former Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts agrees — despite having his name attached to the regulations, alongside that of former Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.
"Anytime you pass a very complicated piece of legislation, you don't get everything 100 percent right the first time," said Frank, who is the former Democratic chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
Frank says his namesake financial reform law has been too restrictive on smaller banks. He also believes the threshold used to identify other banks "as too big to fail" should be higher.
"Beyond that what you have are Republicans — including the chairman of the committee, Mr. Hensarling, who is a very honorable, very pleasant, deeply rigidly ideological conservative who is essentially against any regulation."
Democratic opposition can stop the bill in the Senate
Even though some Democrats recognize there are some problems with Dodd-Frank, they are unified in opposing the Choice Act.
"The Wrong Choice Act is a vehicle for Donald Trump's agenda to get rid of financial regulation and help out Wall Street. It's an invitation for another Great Recession, or worse," said California Rep. Maxine Waters, currently the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee.
Hensarling's bill is a revised version of legislation he proposed last year, which stalled in Congress. Waters says it's no surprise that Republicans see success in their sights this time around.
"With the majority that they have in the House and the Senate and President Trump, this is their big opportunity to deregulate, deregulate, deregulate — and they're going to go for it," she said.
But the GOP will run into obstacles in the Senate, because Republicans in the upper chamber don't have the 60 votes needed to pass the legislation.
Hensarling says he's undeterred.
"If I live my life thinking that something might not pass the Senate, I would never even get up and bother to go to work," he said.
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Pioneering designer, artist and researcher Femke Herregraven (1982, Nijmegen, Netherlands) has spoken at conferences around the world, including TedX. She is particularly interested in the power structures and relationships between financial markets, international law, geopolitics, ethics and global climate change. In surprising and playful ways she makes these complex issues comprehensible and opens the spectators eyes to our ruthless, economy driven world. Her work consists of games, videos, prints, drawings and installations, that are partially exhibited online. At this moment she investigates high-frequency trading, in addition she is working on ongoing projects as Geographies of Avoidance, about evading regulation by offshore structures and The All Infrared Line, which is about the physical infrastructure of the financial world.
Femke Herregraven recently exhibited at T293 (Rome); Bureau Europa (Maastricht); Serpentine Galleries (online); het V&A (London); Swiss Institute (Milan); Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art (Rotterdam); Centre Pompidou (Paris); SMBA (Amsterdam), and ZKM (Karlsruhe).
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Publisher: Hans im Glück
Author: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
Tester: Aaron Haag
Game Type: tactical tile-laying game
The Game: Carcassonne is a nice city in the south-western part of France - not too far away from Toulouse. It's quite famous for its historical fortress from the ancient times of Romans and knights. Two to five players recreate Carcassonne with its town areas, roads, farmland and monasteries with the objective to score as many victory points as possible. On his turn a player takes a tile from the face-down stack of area tiles and places it orthogonal next to the tiles already placed by other players (or the specially marked start-tile on the very first turn). A tile placed must fit in terms of roads, farmland and city walls to the already placed tiles it connects to. Immediately after placing the tile the player may place one of his 7 pawns on the just played tile - either on a road, a farmland, the monastery or the city itself. This pawn marks the corresponding area as "under control". During the turn of the game these areas extend due to other tiles played (roads get longer, cities and farmland cover a larger area, monasteries are surrounded by other tiles). Once a road is completed by connecting cities, villages or monasteries the "owner" of this road scores points according to the length of the road (2 points per tile). Similarly, once cities are completed by closing the city walls they also score. Monasteries score points at the moment all surrounding tiles (i.e. 8) have been placed. Farmland though only score at the end of the game. In each case the pawn that scored the points is handed back to the player and is again available for placement.
Playing Time: The game can easily be explained and played in 30 to 45 minutes.
Similar Games: El Caballero (Hans im Glück)
Westpark Gamer's Opinion: This game is a perfect starter for an evening of gaming. It plays quite fast (unless you are playing with gamers that just cannot decide on the perfect spot for laying their tile) but still has a lot of depth. The players are permanently struggling between short-time tactics and long-term strategy for placing tiles and pawns. This is certainly an upside of Carcassonne. Players have to watch out for those extending farmlands which score big points at the end of the game and at the same time do some housekeeping with their pawns. The decision between quickly scoring a few points for completing a road and getting back a pawn compared to extending a structure and scoring later is tough. There is also quite a bit of player interaction involved when the other players lend their advice for "perfect" tile placement to the one whose turn it is. On the downside there is definite element of luck introduced by taking tiles from a face-down stack. If you do not draw monastery tiles or never get that one matching city tile there is not much you can do to win besides preventing other players to score - certainly not an empire builder's game. And destroying the other player's plans again requires some luck in tile drawing. There have been suggestions to place a number of tiles face up (e.g. corresponding to the number of players) as in El Caballero. We still have to play this variant to judge on it.
Aaron's Rating: 7 (out of 10)
Westpark Gamers' Rating: 6.8
Links to further information: Board Game Geek Caracassonne Review
Caracassonne homepage by Hans im Glueck (German)
Funagain page with player reviews of Caracassonne
Luding link for Caracassonne
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Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Results
By Fraser Stronach | Photos: Ellen Dewar, 27 Apr 2019 Reviews
With tests complete and results compiled, how do these six utes shape up as load and tow workhorses?
RATING THE utes in the 2019 tow test in a one-to-six finishing order is difficult due to the big difference in price and the big difference in how the six performed in our load and tow testing. What’s fairly easy, however, is to slot them in three groups: outright winners; those which are good bang-for-your-bucks work horses; and those that aren’t well-suited to hard yakka.
In the winners group, but in no particular order, are the Amarok 580 and the Ranger 3.2. The 580 is a winner thanks to its muscular powertrain, clearly the most potent here. It backs that with a stable and competent chassis that’s as good as any here, and it gets the added security and safety of full-time 4x4. But then there are the safety omissions: no rear cabin airbags and no AEB.
Plus, if you wish to tow a heavy camper trailer in the High Country, its lack of a two-speed transfer case may be an issue – still, the Amarok is excellent off road, despite not having low range. The 580 also isn’t cheap, but that’s offset by the fact an Amarok 550 Core, which should do 90 per cent of what the 580 does performance-wise and 100 per cent of what it does chassis-wise, can be had for just $50,990 driveaway.
The Ranger 3.2 is also a winner thanks to its stable tow- and load-friendly chassis and torquey, relaxed, low-revving and endearing five-cylinder engine. It’s the largest capacity engine here, which helps when there’s hard work to be done.
The 2019 revisions – the extra convenience and safety kit – make it a better package than it was before, and it’s always been very good in every role you could ask of it, load hauling included.
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The Colorado and D-Max fall into the category of good bang-for-your-bucks load and tow rigs. On equipment parity, they are the two least expensive utes here: The D-Max, in the same mechanical spec as our test vehicle, starts at $46,600 (plus on-roads); while for $600 more you can get into a base-spec version of the Colorado we have here.
Both came through the test well. The Colorado has a bit more chassis finesse and more general towing power, while the D-Max relished the hard work of the steep climb and has the reputation of being the cheapest and easiest to service of all the popular dual cabs.
That leaves the Ford Ranger 2.0-litre and the Mercedes-Benz X350d, neither of which performed with distinction. As good as the Ranger’s new 2.0-litre bi-turbo engine is for general driving – where it outperforms the Ranger 3.2 – it wasn’t as fuss-fee in its general load-and-tow ability and dropped in a hole hauling the test load up the steep incline.
Its ‘little’ engine has to work harder than a big engine to do the same job and, while that harder work involves higher engine revs, it also means higher effective cylinder pressures. At least it has a good chassis for load and tow duties.
For the most expensive vehicle here by a good margin, the X350d’s chassis – in terms of its stability and the ease and confidence in which it carried and towed the load – was disappointing. In this regard it was the poorest performer; although, some recognition goes to the safety and convenience benefit of its full-time 4x4 system. And while the engine generally lived up to its promise of extra performance, it still couldn’t match the Amarok 580 when push came to shove. It should have been more of a close match, but it wasn’t.
We pull in the numbers in the 2019 Tow Test
Omissions from the 2019 Tow Test
IDEALLY, we would have liked to have had a Toyota Hilux along as well, but Toyota Australia was unable to supply a Hilux with an electric-brake controller. We also couldn’t get hold of a new Mitsubishi Triton in time.
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Top-dollar V6 diesel utes from Mercedes-Benz and VW look the goods for heavy duty load carrying and towing, but how do they shape up against more affordable dual cabs when put...
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A 2.0-litre bi-turbo-diesel with more power and torque than the Ranger’s 3.2 is now offered with the XLT and Wildtrak.
2019 Holden Colorado load and tow test: Tow Test 2019
Holden by name but more global General Motors by design, the Colorado boasts plenty of Australian engineering.
Despite the presence of the two European V6 utes, the Ranger 3.2 still has the largest capacity engine here.
2019 Isuzu D-Max load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019
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Home LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT DECIDES DUALISING CHIRUNDU-HARARE-BEITBRIDGE HIGHWAY ALONE
GOVERNMENT DECIDES DUALISING CHIRUNDU-HARARE-BEITBRIDGE HIGHWAY ALONE
Government has decided to go it alone and dualise the Chirundu-Harare-Beitbridge Highway while talks with Chinese Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Group Limited (Afecc) for the $2 billion tender continue, Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza said yesterday.
Matiza told NewsDay that government’s decision had been inspired by the need to not only keep jobs locally, but also the money.
“Cabinet decided that the Department of Roads immediately commences work on the road rehabilitation, while negotiations with a private partner continue. There is already $150 million raised through an Old Mutual bond that will help us kick-start works,” he said.
“Government has also decided that local construction companies with the requisite expertise will be engaged as sub-contractors. This decision means as a country struggling with foreign currency issues, we will keep the money in Zimbabwe as well as the jobs.”
Government, Matiza added, is also working at raising more funds for the road as well as others.
“We are already in the process of raising more money for the dualisation of this road and the rehabilitation of others,” the Transport minister said.
Initial estimates claimed the Beitbridge-Chirundu Highway would cost a staggering $2 billion if a private partner was engaged, but this figure would come done to around $1,4 billion when the works are undertaken by government.
Afecc was stopped from mining diamonds in Manicaland by then President Robert Mugabe’s government in 2016 to allow for the consolidation of diamond operations in the area.
Afecc was jointly extracting diamonds in Chiadzwa with the military through fellow Chinese company Anjin Investments.
Matiza, however, said negotiations for a partnership with Afecc would continue until an agreement is reached.
“As regards Afecc, we will continue talking to them. As and when we reach an agreement, it means the scope of works would have been reduced. On the other hand, government is cognisant of the fact that this is a national project that our people want government to deliver,” he said.
“The rainy season is upon us and this road that has claimed so many lives is in a deplorable state. We cannot continue dithering. We cannot remain stuck in talks, while nothing happens on the ground. We must start work and start immediately.”
Reports in the past have claimed Afecc had already been awarded the tender following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visit to China during which he held talks with his counterpart, Xi Jinping.
The tender was initially awarded to Austrian firm Geiger International and its Chinese partner China Harbour Engineering Company (Chec) Ltd.
However, Geiger failed to raise the requiered money and the tender was cancelled amid reports the company had strong links with Mugabe and his family as well as a coterie of Cabinet ministers who had lined up to benefit from the deal.
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Renouncing electroneutrality is not free of charge: switching on electrogenicity in a Na+-coupled phosphate cotransporter.
Bacconi, A; Virkki, L V; Biber, J; Murer, H; Forster, I C (2005). Renouncing electroneutrality is not free of charge: switching on electrogenicity in a Na+-coupled phosphate cotransporter. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), 102(35):12606-12611.
Renal type IIa Na+-coupled inorganic phosphate (Pi) cotransporters (NaPi-IIa) mediate divalent Pi transport in an electrogenic manner, whereas the renal type IIc isoform (NaPi-IIc) is electroneutral, yet it shows high sequence identity with NaPi-IIa. Dual uptake (32Pi/22Na) assays confirmed that NaPi-IIc displayed Na+-coupled Pi cotransport with a 2:1 (Na+:Pi) stoichiometry compared with 3:1 established for NaPi-IIa. This finding suggested that the electrogenicity of NaPi-IIa arises from the interaction of an additional Na+ ion compared with NaPi-IIc. To identify the molecular elements responsible for the functional difference between isoforms, we used chimera and amino acid replacement approaches. Transport activity of chimeras constructed with NaPi-IIa and NaPi-IIc indicated that residues within the first six transmembrane domains were essential for the electrogenicity of NaPi-IIa. Sequence comparison between electrogenic and electroneutral isoforms revealed differences in the charge and polarity of residues clustered in three areas, one of which included part of the predicted third transmembrane domain. Here, substitution of three residues with their NaPi-IIa equivalents in NaPi-IIc (S189A, S191A, and G195D) resulted in a transporter that displayed a 1:1 charge/Pi coupling, a 3:1 Na+:Pi stoichiometry, and transient currents that resembled pre-steady-state relaxations. The mutant's weaker voltage dependency and 10-fold lower apparent Pi affinity compared with NaPi-IIa indicated that other residues important for the NaPi-IIa kinetic fingerprint exist. Our findings demonstrate that, through a minimal number of side chain substitutions, we can effect a switch from electroneutral to electrogenic cotransporter function, concomitant with the appearance of a cosubstrate interaction site.
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Roanoke Remembers searches for solutions to gun violence
Star City Cop Camp teaches kids about law enforcement
By Taj Simmons - Reporter
ROANOKE, Va. - Some Roanoke kids spent part of their summer vacation with the police, but they were not in trouble.
The Star City Cop Camp educated middle-school students about law enforcement and first responders. The camp was sponsored by the Roanoke Police Department and took place over three days.
The kids had fun by playing dodgeball with officers but also saw firsthand how emergency personnel worked in dangerous situations. That including watching first responders deal with a mock car crash and learning how to apply first aid in an emergency.
Lt. Jennings Tardy of the Roanoke Police Department said the goal of the Cop Camp was to balance education with fun and officers never wore their uniforms.
"They see us differently without the uniform," Tardy said. "We're all dressed in shorts and a T-shirt. I think it humanizes us and lets them know that we're just like everybody else."
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Book Review: 'The New World'
By Alan Cheuse • May 6, 2015
MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:
Two to make a marriage and two to make a novel about a marriage. Reviewer Alan Cheuse has just picked up the new book by Chris Adrian and Eli Horowitz. Alan says it leads readers on an inventive journey for both hearts and minds. It's called "The New World."
Book Review: Rachel Kushner, 'The Strange Case Of Rachel K'
By Alan Cheuse • Apr 17, 2015
Rachel Kushner's novel, "The Flamethrowers" was one of the best and most widely praised books of 2013. Now she has three works of short fiction collected and published under the title of "The Strange Case Of Rachel K." Alan Cheuse has our review.
These 'Voices In The Night' Whisper Of Wonders
Beautifully made fantastic tales such as Steven Millhauser writes don't begin from nothing. As in the tradition of Nikolai Gogol, Italo Calvino and Gabriel Garcia Marquez (to name a few revered creators of fiction that carries us beyond the normal), most of them grow out of everyday incidents and lead us right up to the line between the ordinary and the magical. And sometimes they help us to cross over.
Book Review: 'The Discreet Hero'
By Alan Cheuse • Mar 17, 2015
DON GONYEA, HOST:
Nobel Prize-winner Mario Vargas Llosa has just published a new novel. It's called "The Discrete Hero," and it's translated by Edith Grossman. The new title prompts our reviewer Alan Cheuse to make a confession.
Book Review: 'Satin Island' By Tom McCarthy
By Alan Cheuse • Feb 27, 2015
KELLY MCEVERS, HOST:
Now, "Satin Island." It's the title of the new book by Tom McCarthy, the acclaimed experimental novelist. It is a novel, but our reviewer Alan Cheuse says it might be more apt to call it a critique of modern life, dressed in a novel's clothing.
Book Review: Ross Ritchell's 'The Knife'
Book Review: 'The Evening Chorus'
If you like dark and lyrical love stories, Alan Cheuse has a suggestion for you. It's a novel by the Canadian writer Helen Humphreys, set during World War II and its aftermath. It's called "The Evening Chorus."
Joyce Carol Oates Wades Into Troubled Waters With 'The Sacrifice'
By Alan Cheuse • Dec 26, 2014
With great energy and a cold eye for contemporary American race relations, here comes Joyce Carol Oates with a new novel that shows off her muck-raking credentials. The Sacrifice faces squarely an incident that took place in upstate New York nearly thirty years ago in which a young black girl named Tawana Brawley claimed that a group of white males, mostly police officers, kidnapped her and gang-raped her over a number of days.
'Lila' Sets The Stage For Marilynn Robinson's Earlier Works
By Alan Cheuse • Oct 20, 2014
Martin Amis' 'Zone Of Interest' Is An Electrically Powerful Holocaust Novel
By Alan Cheuse • Sep 17, 2014
When I picked up Martin Amis' new novel, The Zone of Interest, it felt as though I had touched a third rail, so powerful and electric is the experience of reading it. After years of playing the snide card and giving his great store of talents to the business of giving other people the business, Amis has turned again to the matter of Nazi horrors (he tried to deal with it in a gimmicky way in his 1991 novel Time's Arrow), and the result is a book that may stand for years as the triumph of his career.
Book Review: 'Angels Make Their Hope Here'
By Alan Cheuse • Jul 22, 2014
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDRED. I'm Audie Cornish.
McMurtry Takes Aim At A Legend In 'Last Kind Words Saloon'
By Alan Cheuse • May 27, 2014
In a prefatory note to The Last Kind Words Saloon, his first novel in five years, Western writer supreme Larry McMurtry states that he wants to create a "ballad in prose." And he borrows a line from great moviemaker John Ford: "When legend becomes fact, print the legend."
Written In Secret Behind The Iron Curtain, 'Corpse' Is Revived
A Coming Of Age Story For The (Ice) Ages
By Alan Cheuse • Oct 9, 2013
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.
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These horrifying pictures show the exact tick bite symptoms to look for
Are tick bites itchy? Do they always cause a rash? Experts explain the telltale signs to watch out for this summer.
Jessica Migala
You just spent the day outside hiking, grilling or tending to your yard — but now you have a nasty, red, scratchy, bumpy bite on your arm. Could it be a tick bite? Unfortunately, figuring out the source of your bug bite can be tricky, especially because mosquitoes, spiders and fleas also come out to play when warmer weather hits — not to mention, bedbugs and other critters that may wind up in your home. “Tick and other insect bites can look similar,” says Griffin Dill, Ph. D., coordinator of the Cooperative Extension: Tick Lab at The University of Maine. “Without finding a tick attached and feeding, it’s hard to differentiate one bite site from another.” But treating and preventing these bites can help keep nasty tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease out of your future — so knowing how to identify a bite is crucial. Here, the signs and symptoms to watch out for, plus tick bite pictures to refer to when you suspect the blood-sucking critter has made its way onto your skin.What does a tick bite look like, exactly?The signs of a tick bite actually vary from person to person, since everyone’s immune system reacts differently to them, explains Thomas Mather, Ph. D., director of the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and Tick Encounter Resource Center. While someone may have a small, red bump after the tick detaches, others may develop an area of redness and itchiness. Your best bet is to find the tick while it’s still on your skin. “Ticks are designed to linger when they attach and bite,” says Mather. The mouth of a tick contains a bunch of backward-pointing barbs that they use to stay put, meaning they are “designed to lock and load,” as Mather puts it. The biters also secrete a cement-like substance around their mouths to keep them stuck even if they were to be, say, absentmindedly scratched at. Depending on where the tick is in its life cycle — larva (baby, six legs), nymph (eight legs) or adult stage (full-sized critter) — it can stick around anywhere from three to six days, Mather says. The longer they’re feeding, the bigger they get — and the greater the risk of transmitting disease. If you’ve been previously bitten, there’s a greater chance you will have an allergic reaction to the tick saliva within 20 to 40 hours of the bite, says Mather. After a bite, the area may appear as a small red spot that doesn’t expand to be larger than a dime. However, more severe reactions can occur, and rashes can develop. Because tick bite signs vary wildly and can mimic the appearance of other insects, even tick experts can’t always tell one red mark from another. Where do ticks bite?You can find a tick bite anywhere. However, “although they can and do attach to any part of the body, there are certain body parts they more commonly move toward, like the hairline, or in tucked-away places, like the armpits, groin and behind knees,” says Dill. Recently, doctors even discovered a tick attached to a 9-year-old boy’s eardrum. Are tick bites itchy? Do they hurt?Generally, tick bites do not hurt. You might feel a bite — but you may have no idea when it happens either. Both are possible. “Early in the process of biting, ticks inject a pain mediator via their saliva,” says Mather. Because it’s more likely that subsequent bites will elicit a reaction, the first bite can often go unnoticed, he says. However, many people do find them itchy. If you continue to itch at a certain spot on your body, Mather encourages you to take a look to see what you’re scratching at, since it’s one common way people find ticks.Does a tick bite always cause a rash?You’ve probably heard of the classic “bullseye” rash, which is one of the most distinct symptoms of Lyme disease. This circular rash is dark in the center and expands outward, like a bullseye, appearing about a week after the bite on any part of the body. It doesn’t always look like that, though. You may have a crusty spot with a splotch of redness around it that gets bigger, bluish rashes or a red, oval plaque, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The catch is, this rash only appears 70 to 80 percent of the time, says the CDC. Remember that not all ticks carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease; there are other types of rashes associated with other tick-borne illnesses. For instance, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause a red, speckled rash that appears first on wrists and ankles.It’s also important to keep in mind that rashes can be tough to distinguish from one another. The CDC has a whole page on rashes that resemble the bullseye associated with Lyme, but aren’t. These include large, itchy rashes, the ringworm fungus, and hives. If you’re concerned about any rash or are worried you may have been bitten by a tick (or know you have), call your doctor. In certain circumstances, they can prescribe a course of preventative antibiotics if Lyme disease is suspected or you live in a state with a high risk of Lyme.How to treat a tick bite First, don’t panic. If you find one attached to your skin, remove the tick as quickly as possible using a set of fine-tipped tweezers. Grab the tick as closely to the surface of your skin as possible, and pull upward with steady, even pressure. If mouth-parts are left in the skin, try your best to remove them, but if not just let your skin heal normally, says the CDC. Then, make sure to clean the bite area with soap and water or alcohol. Dispose of the tick in a sealed bag or container, wrapped up tightly in tape, or by flushing it down the toilet, says the CDC. Never crush it with your fingers, and of course, in the weeks to follow you should keep an eye out for any lingering symptoms, like a rash. See your doctor if you experience flu-like symptoms, such as achy muscles, fever, swollen lymph nodes other unusual reactions that don’t feel normalTicks can be tiny (sometimes no bigger than a poppy seed!) and they can be easily missed, so it’s important to do thorough body check after you’ve spent time outdoors. Be sure to look carefully under your arms, around your ears, inside your belly button, behind your knees, between your legs, and in your hair. “Checking yourself, kids and pets can go a long way in minimizing contact with these critters,” says Dill. And as always, stock up on the best tick repellents before your next outdoor adventure.
You just spent the day outside hiking, grilling or tending to your yard — but now you have a nasty, red, scratchy, bumpy bite on your arm. Could it be a tick bite?
Unfortunately, figuring out the source of your bug bite can be tricky, especially because mosquitoes, spiders and fleas also come out to play when warmer weather hits — not to mention, bedbugs and other critters that may wind up in your home.
Here's how to tell if you have a spider bite and how to treat them
11 surprising ways to keep mosquitos far away
Tick removed from 9-year-old boy's eardrum after he complained of strange buzzing noise
“Tick and other insect bites can look similar,” says Griffin Dill, Ph. D., coordinator of the Cooperative Extension: Tick Lab at The University of Maine. “Without finding a tick attached and feeding, it’s hard to differentiate one bite site from another.”
But treating and preventing these bites can help keep nasty tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease out of your future — so knowing how to identify a bite is crucial. Here, the signs and symptoms to watch out for, plus tick bite pictures to refer to when you suspect the blood-sucking critter has made its way onto your skin.
What does a tick bite look like, exactly?
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An attached tick that has not grown bigger from feeding yet.
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The signs of a tick bite actually vary from person to person, since everyone’s immune system reacts differently to them, explains Thomas Mather, Ph. D., director of the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and Tick Encounter Resource Center. While someone may have a small, red bump after the tick detaches, others may develop an area of redness and itchiness.
Your best bet is to find the tick while it’s still on your skin. “Ticks are designed to linger when they attach and bite,” says Mather. The mouth of a tick contains a bunch of backward-pointing barbs that they use to stay put, meaning they are “designed to lock and load,” as Mather puts it. The biters also secrete a cement-like substance around their mouths to keep them stuck even if they were to be, say, absentmindedly scratched at.
Depending on where the tick is in its life cycle — larva (baby, six legs), nymph (eight legs) or adult stage (full-sized critter) — it can stick around anywhere from three to six days, Mather says. The longer they’re feeding, the bigger they get — and the greater the risk of transmitting disease.
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An attached female dog tick that has grown bigger from feeding.
If you’ve been previously bitten, there’s a greater chance you will have an allergic reaction to the tick saliva within 20 to 40 hours of the bite, says Mather. After a bite, the area may appear as a small red spot that doesn’t expand to be larger than a dime. However, more severe reactions can occur, and rashes can develop. Because tick bite signs vary wildly and can mimic the appearance of other insects, even tick experts can’t always tell one red mark from another.
My poor sad feet. #tickbites #tickbite #tickbitessuck #infected #feet #summertimesadness
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Where do ticks bite?
You can find a tick bite anywhere. However, “although they can and do attach to any part of the body, there are certain body parts they more commonly move toward, like the hairline, or in tucked-away places, like the armpits, groin and behind knees,” says Dill. Recently, doctors even discovered a tick attached to a 9-year-old boy’s eardrum.
Are tick bites itchy? Do they hurt?
Generally, tick bites do not hurt. You might feel a bite — but you may have no idea when it happens either. Both are possible.
“Early in the process of biting, ticks inject a pain mediator via their saliva,” says Mather. Because it’s more likely that subsequent bites will elicit a reaction, the first bite can often go unnoticed, he says. However, many people do find them itchy. If you continue to itch at a certain spot on your body, Mather encourages you to take a look to see what you’re scratching at, since it’s one common way people find ticks.
Does a tick bite always cause a rash?
Getty Imagesanakopa
You’ve probably heard of the classic “bullseye” rash, which is one of the most distinct symptoms of Lyme disease. This circular rash is dark in the center and expands outward, like a bullseye, appearing about a week after the bite on any part of the body. It doesn’t always look like that, though. You may have a crusty spot with a splotch of redness around it that gets bigger, bluish rashes or a red, oval plaque, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The catch is, this rash only appears 70 to 80 percent of the time, says the CDC. Remember that not all ticks carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease; there are other types of rashes associated with other tick-borne illnesses. For instance, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause a red, speckled rash that appears first on wrists and ankles.
A little update on my life lately. After traveling to Florida almost 3 weeks ago my youngest daughter presented with a bump (far left) exactly a week after being home. I took her to the doc as I suspected a tick bite/Lyme. I was told it was a spider bite. As the week progressed her leg looked like the second picture down. After seeing a different doctor my baby was diagnosed with Lyme disease from a tick bite. The bottom right picture is this morning. My baby has started her 3 week duration of antibiotics and is now on the road to getting better 😀. So these pictures are what a "bullseye" looks like. Just some FYI! #tickbite#lyme#bullseye#bump
A post shared by Dawn Olsen (@debricreations) on Jul 15, 2017 at 9:09am PDT
It’s also important to keep in mind that rashes can be tough to distinguish from one another. The CDC has a whole page on rashes that resemble the bullseye associated with Lyme, but aren’t. These include large, itchy rashes, the ringworm fungus, and hives. If you’re concerned about any rash or are worried you may have been bitten by a tick (or know you have), call your doctor. In certain circumstances, they can prescribe a course of preventative antibiotics if Lyme disease is suspected or you live in a state with a high risk of Lyme.
How to treat a tick bite
First, don’t panic. If you find one attached to your skin, remove the tick as quickly as possible using a set of fine-tipped tweezers. Grab the tick as closely to the surface of your skin as possible, and pull upward with steady, even pressure. If mouth-parts are left in the skin, try your best to remove them, but if not just let your skin heal normally, says the CDC. Then, make sure to clean the bite area with soap and water or alcohol.
Dispose of the tick in a sealed bag or container, wrapped up tightly in tape, or by flushing it down the toilet, says the CDC. Never crush it with your fingers, and of course, in the weeks to follow you should keep an eye out for any lingering symptoms, like a rash. See your doctor if you experience flu-like symptoms, such as achy muscles, fever, swollen lymph nodes other unusual reactions that don’t feel normal
Ticks can be tiny (sometimes no bigger than a poppy seed!) and they can be easily missed, so it’s important to do thorough body check after you’ve spent time outdoors. Be sure to look carefully under your arms, around your ears, inside your belly button, behind your knees, between your legs, and in your hair. “Checking yourself, kids and pets can go a long way in minimizing contact with these critters,” says Dill.
And as always, stock up on the best tick repellents before your next outdoor adventure.
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Outer Reef to Display at Newport International Boat Show
The 700 and 610 Outer Reef Classics are expected to be at the show.
By Kim Kavin
The highly customizable Outer Reef 700 Classic Motoryacht, like the sistership seen here, will be on display at Newport.Outer Reef Yachts
Outer Reef Yachts is planning to display two models — the 700 Outer Reef Classic and the 610 Outer Reef Classic — at the Newport International Boat Show in September.
Both models have cruising speeds of 9 to 18 knots along with maximum speeds of 13 to 22 or 23 knots, according to the builder.
The 700 Outer Reef Classic was on the cover of Yachting's May 2012 issue, with a story about possible customizations for cruising. "We are willing to do pretty much anything a customer wants in terms of interior finishing and arrangements as long as structural bulkheads stay in place," Outer Reef's founder and president, Jeff Druek, told us at the time.
The Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht cruises between 9 and 18 knots. Top-end range is from 13 to 23 knots.Outer Reef Yachts
What are the dates for the 2018 Newport International Boat Show? It will run September 13-16.
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Following its commendation by the Architectural Review’s ‘New into Old’ awards in December 2017, Port House in Antwerp has been named ‘Best Refurbished Building’ at the MIPIM Awards 2018.
Established in 1991, the MIPIM Awards are presented at the world’s leading conference of property and real estate, recognising the most outstanding and accomplished projects across the globe.
Port House repurposes, renovates and extends a derelict fire station into a new headquarters, connecting the city with the vital activities of its port.
With 12km of docks handling 26% of Europe’s container shipping, Antwerp is the continent’s second largest port with ambitious targets for future expansion to meet the Europe’s growth over the next century.
Working with heritage consultants Origin, ZHA’s historic analysis of the fire station revealed its unrealised tower. Port House is a composition of a new volume that ‘floats’ above the old building, respecting each of the existing facades and completing the verticality of the original design’s unbuilt central tower. The new extension points towards the city, connecting Antwerp with the port on which it was founded.
Surrounded by water, the new extension’s façade is a glazed surface that ripples like waves and reflects the changing tones and colours of the city’s sky. This perception of a transparent volume, cut to give the new building its sparkling appearance, reinterprets Antwerp’s moniker as the city of diamonds.
With constant references to the River Scheldt, the city of Antwerp and the dynamics of its port, married with the successful renovation and reuse of a redundant fire station–wholly integrating the old firehouse as part of the new headquarters–Port House will serve the port of Antwerp well through its planned expansion over future generations
Port House video by Schueco
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First Electric A9 points go live
The first charge points installed as part of the Electric A9 scheme in Scotland have been made live, with the units added to the ChargePlace Scotland network and available at Skiach Services, near Inverness.
Two triple-header rapid charge points have been installed, alongside one 22 kW AC unit, to cover a range of charging needs. The tethered rapid allow for 50 kW DC charging on CCS and CHAdeMO connectors, or 43 kW Type 2 charging, while the 22 kW fast charger is untethered.
Aiming to create rapid EV charging infrastructure along one of Scotland’s key routes, the Electric A9 project will see rapid chargers installed from the north coast of the mainland, all the way to Edinburgh.
This charge point provision is intended to encourage EV use – both short- and long-distance – and supports Scotland’s planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars & vans by 2032.
ChargePlace Scotland already has more than 1,000 charge points – both fast and rapid – with over 2,200 connectors available.
Ellie Grebenik, Senior Programme Manager, Scottish Transport at Energy Saving Trust, said: “As the adoption of electric vehicles is becoming increasingly popular across both private and business use, having convenient charging infrastructure is key.
“The Electric A9 project further strengthens the national network of charge points that are vital in supporting the growing number of EV drivers in Scotland enjoying substantial fuel cost savings.”
Find the new charge points on Zap-Map
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Our trustees are a body of volunteers who carry the full financial and legal responsibility for everything the RNLI does.
They must ensure that everything done by the RNLI is genuinely and solely in pursuit of its objects: firstly, to save lives, promote safety and provide relief from disaster at sea, and, secondly, to save lives, promote safety and provide relief from disaster on inland waters.
RNLI Trustees bring a wide range of knowledge, expertise and experience to the organisation and approve our Strategic and Business Plans, Annual Budget and Annual Report and Accounts.
Trustees are appointed from within and by the RNLI Council at the Annual Meeting of the Council each July. However other people with the right skills and experience may also be considered.
The RNLI Council provides a wealth of experience and expertise to support the running of the charity. Council members advise and assist our decision-making body, the RNLI Trustee Board, and act as important ambassadors for our lifesaving cause.
Role profiles are available for the chairman role (PDF 53KB), council member role (PDF 46KB) and trustee role (PDF 51KB).
For more information, see the RNLI governance and management structure (PDF 34KB).
Meet our current trustees:
Our chair
Stuart Popham
‘As a lifelong sailor with family who recognise the real value of the RNLI, I felt I could do my bit to help.’
Deputy Chair and Treasurer
Eddie Donaldson
‘I have always admired those in the RNLI who risk their lives for others, so I jumped at the chance to come onboard myself.’
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence
‘Seeing the shiny, beautiful and awe-inspiring Dungeness lifeboat aged 4 – I was hooked for life.’
Dr Philip Goodwin
‘The poorest countries globally account for 90% of drowning deaths. I’m delighted to be working with the RNLI to help bring about change.’
Mark Byford
‘The appeal has always been the strong sense of volunteering, courage, independence and community.’
Janet Cooper
‘The RNLI gives an invaluable service and I am inspired by the many volunteers who work so hard to provide it.’
David Delamer
‘For me, the RNLI gives incredible importance and value to individual life.’
Sir Peter Housden
‘I want to help the RNLI be the very best organisation it can be, supporting coastal work both here and overseas.’
Rear Admiral Roger Lockwood
‘With two maritime careers behind me, the RNLI has always been part of my professional life. I am now delighted that I should be part of the RNLI instead and to be able to contribute actively to the saving of lives at sea.’
Sonia Modray
‘From my first day at the RNLI I was impressed by the selfless dedication and professionalism of all involved with this inspiring organisation.’
Rosie Norris
'I’m thrilled to contribute to the preservation and continued progress of such an iconic service'.
Mike Sturrock
‘I’ve had a passion for the sea all my life and it’s a huge privilege to be part of the RNLI and work in the most extraordinary culture and with such motivated people.’
Chris Walters
'Inspired by the courage of volunteer crews, I am a delighted to play a role in advancing the safety and performance of the RNLI fleet.'
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What we are playing: February 26
By Perry Jackson • Features, Feature List, What we are playing
Vita, Darkness, and Kinect, oh my!
XBLA Primer: Double Fine Productions
By Ryan Reynolds • Features, Feature List
XBLA Primer is an on-going feature in which we delve into the history of a given developer, catalog their XBLA releases, and look at why they make great games.
Way back in the 1980’s, a game designer named Tim Schafer started to make a name for himself at LucasArts. Working on and later leading development on cult classics such as Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island and Grim Fandango, Mr. Schafer quickly garnered a reputation around the industry as one of the most creative minds in the business. At the turn of the century, Schafer left LucasArts and started his own development studio which came to be known as Double Fine Productions.
Double Fine blew out of the gates with a platformer named Psychonauts, a game that literally put you inside the minds of others. You can only imagine the crazy things you’d find in the depths of people’s minds. Next up, Double Fine released Brutal Legend, an action/real-time strategy hybrid centered around the fantasy world of heavy metal. While both Psychonauts and Brutal Legend were received very well by critics and gamers alike, neither game managed to create the bucket loads of cash that publishers now look for.
Rumor: Ron Gilbert’s project at Double Fine teased
By Ryan Reynolds • News, Rumors
Once upon a time many eons ago, two men teamed up at LucasArts and created classic games such as Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, and Maniac Mansion. One of those …
Double Fine set to make multiple announcements on Friday
By Ryan Reynolds • News
Game Informer has received word that Double Fine Productions will be holding a press conference this Friday, October 14th where they will make multiple announcements. The invitation (which can …
Double Fine gets publishing rights to Psychonauts
By John Drawdy • News
Recently Double Fine obtained the rights to their cult classic Psychonauts. This means once all the paperwork has been finalized they will be receiving the finances that come along …
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