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Edited by David Bevington and David Scott Kastan
Illustrated by Naresh Kumar
Adapted by Dan Whitehead
Part of Campfire Graphic Novels
Category: Fiction Classics | Literary Fiction
Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books
Aug 13, 2013 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)
About Julius Caesar
In this striking tragedy of political conflict, Shakespeare turns to the ancient Roman world and to the famous assassination of Julius Caesar by his republican opponents. The play is one of tumultuous rivalry, of prophetic warnings–“Beware the ides of March”–and of moving public oratory, “Friends, Romans, countrymen!” Ironies abound and most of all for Brutus, whose fate it is to learn that his idealistic motives for joining the conspiracy against a would-be dictator are not enough to sustain the movement once Caesar is dead.
Each Edition Includes:
• Comprehensive explanatory notes
• Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship
• Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English
• Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories
• An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography
Rome, 44BC, the great general Julius Caesar arrives home from war as the sole ruler of Rome. The citizens cheer the conquering hero, but not all are pleased to see him return. Many fear that with nobody to oppose him, this military genius will become a cruel dictator. A conspiracy takes shape that ensnares the proud Brutus, one of Caesar’s most trusted allies, in an assassination plot that will change the course of history.
What is most important, Shakespeare asks, loyalty to your leaders or to your country? Can good ever come of evil actions, and are those who speak of freedom always trustworthy?
Now imagined as a thrilling graphic adventure, William Shakespeare’s classic retelling of actual historical events is revealed as a timeless political thriller – a bloody saga of friendships betrayed, alliances destroyed, and a nation torn apart by civil war.
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About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare
Published by Bantam Classics
Jan 01, 1988 | 288 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553212969
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Aug 13, 2013 | 112 Pages | 6-1/2 x 10-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9789380741802
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Aspects of Alien Art
Xenolinguistics: the scientific study of languages of non-human intelligences. Publications in this field tend to be speculative as few people have made the claim to have understood an alien language, at least not reliably.
—Wikuniversity
Hallucinations as Alien Art
The key to this discussion is a conceit of the extraordinary vision-producing ability unleashed in consciousness by psychedelics, as alien art: aesthetic productions of an unknown, hence alien, source. Whether the alien is an unknown (normally unconscious) aspect of the Self, an Other, or a blended configuration of Self and Other, can be held in abeyance as part of the high strangeness of the experience. Alien art is construed as an epistemological strategy of the Other in the psychedelic sphere for knowledge acquisition and transmission.
LiveGlide still image, 3D writing.
This view is in sharp contrast to the notion of hallucinations as mechanically generated “form constants,” abstract geometries with no semantic dimension per se. ((Kluver, Heinrich. Mescal and Mechanisms of Hallucinations. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1969.)) It is closer to the narrative and highly significant (for the experiencing individual) 1st person reports in Benny Shanon’s ayahuasca phenomenology. ((Shanon, Benny. The Antipodes of the Mind: Charting the Phenomenology of the Ayahuasca Experience. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.)) These aspects of alien art describe features of the visual field that can simultaneously involve cognitive processes accompanied by vivid feeling states; bodily sensations (or lack thereof); and the synaesthetic involvement of other senses.
Benny Shanon, cognitive psychologist and ayahuasca researcher.
Alien art begins with conditions of extended perception, an ascending scale of effects from the sensory amplifications of cannabis and hashish through the full-scale wraparound realities of high-dose sessions of DMT, psilocybin mushrooms, and LSD. These visionary states and content are frequently experienced as going beyond the pleasures of “great visuals” or “psychedelic eye-candy” to their rhetorical and noetic function, with aesthetics and visual languages employed to deliver a teaching, an insight, a revelation or prophecy, or the sought answer to a problem. It is this signifying and hence, in the most basic sense, linguistic aspect of the psychedelic experience that I am calling Xenolinguistics.
The Alien Dimension in Psychedelic Experience
The mythologem of the alien encounter—UFOs; abduction scenarios; prophetic channelings; generations of Star Trek; and cult religions such as Heaven’s Gate and the Raelian dispensation—have haunted the cultural fringe since the mid-20th century brought the first sightings of lights in the sky.
These realtime ingressions of alien novelty were preceded by decades of science fiction speculations. Xenolinguistics—the search for, creation and study of alien languages—has strong connections to science fiction and fantasy, and to the activity of constructing languages, represented by a small but highly communicative sub-culture of “con-langers.” Xenolinguistics connects to the scientifically framed S.E.T.I. discourse on interstellar messaging, ((S.E.T.I.)) and appears as a theme in the literature of psychedelic self-exploration, particularly in the work of Terence and Dennis McKenna. ((McKenna, Terence and Dennis McKenna. The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching. San Francisco: HarperCollinsSanFrancisco, 1993.)) John Lilly’s work in interspecies communication with dolphins led to his inclusion in the first S.E.T.I. meeting about interstellar messaging and the search for intelligent life in the cosmos. Lilly went further with his researches by combining his technology of sensory isolation tanks with the technology of psychedelic psychopharmacology. Both his methods and his findings placed him outside the pale of institutionally approved science, especially as he reported extensive communication with extraterrestrial intelligence via the Earth Coincidence Control Center (E.C.C.O.) and described new forms of linguistic activity in the psychedelic sphere. ((Lilly, John. The Center of the Cyclone: An Autobiography of Inner Space. New York: Bantam Books, 1979.)) Another major outlaw scientist of the psychedelic sphere, Timothy Leary, received his own extraterrestrial download, The Starseed Transmission, while in solitary confinement in Folsom Prison.
The psychedelic sphere is reported by practicing shamans, mainstream and outlaw scientists, and psychedelic self-explorers to be populated by communicating entities. Horace Beach’s 1996 dissertation, “Listening for the Logos: A Study of Reports of Audible Voices at High Doses of Psilocybin,” ((Beach, Horace. “Listening for the Logos: A Study of Reports of Audible Voices at High Doses of Psilocybin.” Ph.D. dissertation, California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda, California, 1996.)) finds that of a sample of 128 participants (with experience with psilocybin), better than a third experienced communications with a perceived voice. The DMT (dimethyltriptamine) archives at the Vaults of Erowid, ((Erowid.org)) a database of psychedelic information, have many reports of encounters with entities while in the tryptamine trance, some of which include reports of alien language. ((www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=1859)) The literature of shamanism contains pantheons of helpful and malign spirits, guides, allies, gods and demons, angels, extraterrestrials, and ancestors. ((Shanon, 2002.)), (( Polari de Alverga, Alex. Forest of Visions: Ayahuasca, Amazonian Spirituality, and the Santo Daime Tradition. Rochester, Vermont: Park Street Press, 1999.)) Within these persistent experiences of encounters with entities can be found reports of new forms of language deployed in these contacts with the Other, and a complex of related notions about language, consciousness, and reality. There is an aspect of each of these perspectives on alien language in my own work: a fictional, constructed language within a story world; the S.E.T.I. discourse; and contact and communication with the Other in psychedelic self-exploration. I will focus on the role of psychedelic self-exploration which resulted in the creation and explication of an alien language, Glide, through a novel The Maze Game, ((Slattery, Diana Reed. The Maze Game. Kingston: Deep Listening Publications, 2003.)) academic research, and the development of interactive software as writing instruments for this visual language. ((www.academy.rpi.edu/glide))
Psychedelic Science
Psychedelic Science incorporates many disciplines in its search for understanding of human experience with these mind-altering substances, a history that appears to go back to the earliest signs of culture in cave paintings and remains in Europe and Africa. ((Nichols, David E. “Hallucinogens,” Pharmacology & Therapeutics 101 (2004) 131—181.)) Neuroscience, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, paleo-anthropology, ethnobotany, philosophy, rhetoric, and consciousness studies all play a role. It may seem obvious that first person reports are necessary to communicate the experiences and provide matching data to whatever third person observations (physiological signs, neurological imaging of brain activity, chemical structure-activity analyses) are made. However, the treatment of subjectivity within consciousness studies is contested ground. ((Wallace, Alan B. The Taboo of Subjectivity: Toward a New Science of Consciousness. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.))
Consciousness itself had been operationally disbarred from scientific discourse in the early 20th century as psychology turned to behaviorist models ((Baars, Bernard J. In the Theater of Consciousness: The Workspace of the Mind. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.)) and empirical methods, excluding all forms of subjective introspectionism. Psychophysics, with its experimental designs, accepted subjective reports about clearly defined bits of perception, memory, and cognition as reliable enough to produce repeatable experiments, verifiable and useful generalities and even laws. Characterizing the nature of the Self, the I that deems itself conscious and reflects on the content and operations of consciousness, is dependent on one’s epistemological biases. The concept of Self is inextricably connected to the concept of the Other; the dichotomy of subjective and objective; observer and observed; and, following James, the knower and the known. In consciousness studies, Self and Other are assumed as stable, if not universal, categories; ((Baars, 1997.)) the discussion and use of first and third person methods in the study of consciousness assumes this structural stability. Within consciousness studies, the material reductionist position, held by Dennett, Churchland, and Hardcastle, treats mind (including Self-concept) as an epiphenomenon of matter. ((Shear, Jonathan, ed. Explaining Consciousness—the Hard Problem. Cambridge: The MIT Press, 1998.)) Mind and subjectivity are defined, if not out of existence, certainly to a non-fundamental status. These issues become even more problematic in psychedelic mindbody states, as the experience of the differentiation between Self and Other is radically re-organized in ways ranging from a mystical merging into Oneness through a plethora of encounters and relations: teaching and guidance; erotic interchange; adversarial struggles; many forms of paradoxical both-and relations, and group mind experiences which have no parallel in ordinary reality.
Reality is a critical concept in psychedelic science. The ontological status of experiences in the psychedelic sphere is inevitably called into question, both from within firsthand experience, and when these reported experiences are interpreted by others who may or may not have had similar experiences. A high degree of novelty, and the bizarre (from a baseline perspective) qualities of what can be seen, heard, and felt, sometimes deeply and profoundly, can be experienced in altered states. It is this “high strangeness” that provides the opening for labeling the experiences themselves “unreal,” and therefore unworthy of serious study, or merely symptoms of mental disorder. I have written on this topic elsewhere, characterizing psychedelic science as “the discourse of the unmentionable by the disreputable about the unspeakable.” ((These observations can be accessed by the following method, outlined by Terence McKenna. Ingest 4—5 grams dried psilocybe mushrooms alone in silent darkness, in a setting that is safe and free from interruption. Note: This protocol is not an invitation to perform illegal acts. There are places on the planet where such an experiment can be carried out legally. For up-to-date information, go to Erowid.))
Reality and perception are tightly coupled, as Roland Fischer’s model of the perception—hallucination continuum depicts. ((Fischer, Roland. “A Cartography of the Ecstatic and Meditative States.” Science, Vol. 174, Num. 4012, 26 November 1971.)) In simplest terms, when perception changes, what we construe to be reality changes.
Charles Tart built models of levels or states of consciousness, and called for the introduction of state-specific sciences, and the possibility of state-specific language to adequately deal with the different realities perceived in altered states. ((Tart, Charles T. “States of Consciousness and State-Specific Sciences.” Science, Vol. 176, 1203—1210, 1972.))
John Lilly’s protocols reflect the problem from a methodological standpoint:
In a scientific exploration of any of the inner realities, I follow the following metaprogrammatic steps:
1. Examine whatever one can of where the new spaces are, what the basic beliefs are to go there.
2. Take on the basic beliefs of that new area as if true.
3. Go into the area fully aware, in high energy, storing everything, no matter how neutral, how ecstatic, or how painful the experiences become.
4. Come back here, to our best of consensus realities, temporarily shedding those basic beliefs of the new area and taking on those of the investigator impartially dispassionately objectively examining the recorded experiences and data.
5. Test one’s current models of this consensus reality.
6. Construct a model that includes this reality and this new one in a more inclusive succinct way. No matter how painful such revisions of the models are be sure they include both realities.
7. Do not worship, revere, or be afraid of any person, group, space, or reality. An investigator, an explorer, has no room for such baggage. ((Lilly, John. The Deep Self. New York: Warner Books, 1977.))
When one is engaging communication with the Other in the psychedelic sphere, it pays to have protocols. Lilly’s protocol privileges neither the ordinary nor the non-ordinary states of consciousness, but attempts to include both in the construction of a new model of reality of multiple mind-states and multiple realities. Terence McKenna and Lilly both recommend never giving up one’s skeptical stance. McKenna is also clear on the necessity of reporting the subjective content. When describing the structure-activity of a psychedelic substance, the language of biochemistry reveals none of the high strangeness of the experiences. Describing the content of a visionary state—the images, environments, novel space-time configurations, denizens, languages, and information acquired in the experience—is often much less palatable to the scientific world-view.
My approach is simply this: to take the phenomenological position of saying what was personally seen and experienced as accurately as possible, not editing out information just because it strains credulity, or demands continual repair to my worldview, or that of my readers. Part of the phenomenological epoche or bracketing in this effort consists in setting aside the drive to determine the ontological status of the experiences, especially since abstractions such as “reality” can themselves be radically re-configured in the psychedelic sphere. Further, I examine the reports of others, however unsettling, with the same good faith, engaging in a comparison of texts, essentially a literary and rhetorical activity, with no claims made as to the “reality”, in baseline terms, of the findings. The correlations among texts provide sufficient intrasubjective validation to indicate the possibility that the authors of the reports have spent time in realities sufficiently similar to establish, not a consensus—there are far too few in-depth reports gathered over multiple sessions—but perhaps a set of recognizable landmarks that can form the first sketches of maps of a “reality” that includes these experiences. This may seem an epistemologically primitive method, when compared to the scientific paradigm, yielding no proofs, no reliably repeatable experiments, and few samples to examine. Yet, as David Turnbull argues, “scientific knowledge can be seen as “the contingent assemblage of local knowledge.” I suggest it is a starting place toward subjective (personal, first person, individual) psychedelic knowledge, building a collection of what David Turnbull terms “local knowledges.” These localities can be as particular as a single individual’s three-paragraph trip report posted to Erowid; as extensive as a single individual’s lifework; or as comprehensive as the collective practices and knowledge of a culture, such as the Mazatec mushroom culture, the Peyote Way, or an ayahuasca culture, such as Santo Daime, União de Vegetal, or Barquinha. Each locality, from the individual to the group produces its own accounts of experience in the psychedelic sphere, its own descriptions of the landscapes, its own sense of the intentionality of the voyage from baseline outwards/inwards and return to ordinary reality. From these experiences descriptions are written, interpretations arise, songs, paintings, software, and dances emanate; rituals are enacted. A body of knowledge collects. Maps can be envisioned, landmark by negotiated landmark.
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3/30 Shane McMahon on SportsCenter – Shane hypes WM32 match vs. Undertaker, what’s next after Sunday?, crowd reaction for his return, returning to WWE for his sons
By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor
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Airdate: March 30, 2016
Guest: Shane McMahon
Host: Jonathan Coachman
A special Wednesday night edition of ESPNews’s WWE segment featured The Coach sitting down with Shane McMahon for an in-person, face-to-face interview the week of WrestleMania, where Shane faces The Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell.
The interview was conducted at Raw TV in Brooklyn after Shane was able to recover from his show-opening top-rope elbow to The Undertaker through the announce table. Shane said he was “sore” from the move, but his adrenaline was pumping, so he didn’t feel anything in the moment.
Shane, looking heavily tanned offsetting with his gray hair, said he is excited and nervous about being inside HIAC with Taker on Sunday. “It’s a whole different atmosphere with someone that big who I respect so much,” Shane said. “You just gotta let it rip, which is exactly what I’m going to do.”
Coach asked what stands out to him the most from the crazy, “eye-popping” things he’s done in a ring. Shane said it was only supposed to be one match back in the Attitude Era, so he put everything into that one match, but it “caught fire,” so he kept having more matches. Shane said he had to get more creative and then it escalated to where it is today.
Coach wanted to know what’s inside him wanting to take his high risks. “That’s a good question,” Shane said before pausing. He said it’s his drive and competitive nature within himself. He said he goes into every physical endeavor that he will push it until he can’t push it anymore.
Now, Shane has to think about his three sons. But, Coach framed his question as his sons getting to see him wrestle (not Shane scaling back so he doesn’t injure himself when he has a family to think about it). Shane said wrestling for his sons “is my main reason” for returning to WWE. Shane said he gets to play a “real-life super-hero” for his sons. “There’s no bigger gift than I could ever give them than that experience,” Shane said.
Coach said Shane once was that kid to Vince McMahon. Shane flashed back to WrestleMania I, where Vince bet everything on that one event. Now, they’re at WM32 for the Super Bowl and World Series.
Coach said they watch Raw in the ESPN newsroom and they saw Shane making a big return in Detroit after being away for six years. Shane said that reaction and the sustained reaction was humbling. He said he wanted to soak up all that energy. “I’ve never experienced that feeling in my life,” Shane said. “I’ve never heard that.” Shane said he thinks he was representing hope and it was a surprise, so it was a big deal to the fans.
Coach said everyone knows if Shane was going to come back and be in that match with Taker at WrestleMania, he has to deliver. Coach brought up Shane’s training videos making it seem like Shane’s in the best shape of his adult life. Shane said he has a huge list of people helping him.
Coach said he heard a rumor that Shane and New York Giants QB Eli Manning went through a training session. Shane said they were on vacation together and it did happen. Shane said he ran some routes for Manning, who needed to practice his throwing.
Coach closed by asking Shane what’s next for him after Sunday. “I don’t know,” Shane said. “Don’t know. Where I think we’ll go – I’ll be walking out Monday night controlling Monday Night Raw.”
The interview closed on that note. Coach plugged ESPN SportsCenter live at AT&T Stadium for wrap-around coverage on Sunday. Coach said they will be talking to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, The Rock, and Snoop Dogg.
What's next after Sunday for @ShaneMcMahon?
Simple answer… "I don't know." #OffTheTopRope pic.twitter.com/u1cxGkOZ4h
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Forum unites Pan-Asian diplomats
By Sarah Linders, Senior Communications Officer
The Ambassadors’ Forum brings diplomats from across the Asia-Pacific region to gather and collaborate.
Queen’s representatives and international ambassadors pose together in front of Summerhill, a yearly tradition after the Ambassadors’ Forum. (University Communications)
The Ambassadors’ Forum at Benidickson House brings diplomats from a dozen countries in the Asia-Pacific region to Queen’s to connect, share ideas, and learn.
“This forum is a model for how academics and diplomats can work together to further cultural diplomacy between regions,” said Principal Daniel Woolf during his welcome to the delegates to the forum. “We have international aspirations at Queen’s, and are particularly focused on very good relations with the Asia-Pacific region. We’re also very interested in inter-disciplinary experiential research and student mobility in that region.”
The annual event, which began in 2003, is a chance for Queen’s to bring together ambassadors and high commissioners from countries such as Australia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to share international education perspectives, announce partnerships that have been agreed on throughout the year, and discuss issues of relevance as a group.
This year, the forum featured a talk by Dr. James McKay, Assistant Professor of Political Science with the Royal Military College, on “Global Security in the Trump Era”.
In addition to the principal, Queen’s representatives at the forum included Cynthia Fekken, Associate Vice-Principal (Research) and Ryan Rodrigues, Associate Vice-Principal (Alumni Relations and Annual Giving).
“I must thank Hok-Lin Leung for his significant help with fostering this international initiative. Dr. Leung recognized the merit and opportunity of linking this very important diplomatic community,” said Dr. Woolf during his welcome speech. Dr. Leung, Professor Emeritus and former director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning, acts as the organizer of the forum. (University Communications)
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Home News National ‘Gift from God:’ Alabama governor bans nearly all abortions
‘Gift from God:’ Alabama governor bans nearly all abortions
By KIM CHANDLER and BLAKE PATERSON Associated Press May 16, 2019 9:01 am
This photograph released by the state shows Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signing a bill that virtually outlaws abortion in the state on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Montgomery, Ala. Republicans who support the measure hope challenges to the law will be used by conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion nationwide. (Hal Yeager/Alabama Governor's Office via AP)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican governor has signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.
“To the bill’s many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians’ deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement after signing it into law on Wednesday.
The law’s sponsors want to give conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court a chance to gut abortion rights nationwide.
Democrats and abortion rights advocates criticized the legislation as a slap in the face to women.
“It just completely disregards women and the value of women and their voice. We have once again silenced women on a very personal issue,” said Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, a Birmingham Democrat.
The abortion ban would go into effect in six months if it isn’t blocked by legal challenges.
Coleman-Madison said she hopes the measure awakens a “sleeping giant” of women voters in the state.
But Republican pollster Chris Kratzer noted that there is no congressional district and likely no legislative district in Alabama with enough swing voters to put Republicans at serious risk.
“The people who are outraged about this are not the people who are electing these guys, generally speaking, especially when we’re talking about the primary,” he said.
Kratzer also argued that there aren’t enough potential swing voters and disenchanted Republicans to make the issue any kind of advantage for the lone Democrat elected to statewide office, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who scored a surprise win in a 2017 special election.
Jones upset Republican Roy Moore, in part on the strength of GOP-leaning college graduates abandoning the controversial Moore. But Kratzer said that was more about Moore’s long history of flouting federal courts as chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and accusations that Moore sexually harassed teens when he was in his 30s — not Moore’s hardline stance on abortion.
The legislation Alabama senators passed Tuesday would make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony punishable by 10 to 99 years or life in prison for the provider. There is no exception for pregnancies resulting for rape and incest.
The only exception would be when the woman’s health is at serious risk. Women seeking or undergoing abortions wouldn’t be punished.
Rep. Terri Collins, the bill’s sponsor, said she believes the measure reflects the beliefs of the majority of the state electorate. The vote came after 59% of state voters in November agreed to write anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution, saying the state recognizes the rights of the “unborn.”
Ivey acknowledged Wednesday that the measure may be unenforceable in the short term, and even supporters expect it to be blocked by lower courts as they fight toward the Supreme Court.
“It’s to address the issue that Roe. v. Wade was decided on. Is that baby in the womb a person?” Collins said.
Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Georgia recently approved bans on abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur in about the sixth week of pregnancy. Missouri’s Republican-led Senate voted early Thursday to ban abortions at eight weeks, with no rape or incest exceptions.
The Alabama bill goes further by seeking to ban abortion outright.
Abortion rights advocates vowed swift legal action.
“We haven’t lost a case in Alabama yet and we don’t plan to start now. We will see Governor Ivey in court,” said Staci Fox, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast.
Evangelist Pat Robertson on his television show Wednesday said the Alabama law is “extreme” and opined it may not be the best one to bring to the U.S. Supreme Court in the hopes of overturning Roe “because I think this one will lose.”
“God bless them they are trying to do something,” Robertson said.
One mile (1.6 kilometers) from the Alabama Statehouse — down the street from the Governor’s Mansion — sits Montgomery’s only abortion clinic, one of three performing abortions in the state.
Clinic staff on Wednesday fielded calls from patients, and potential patients, assuring them that abortion remains legal, for now.
Dr. Yashica Robinson, who provides abortions in Huntsville, said her clinic similarly fielded calls from frightened patients.
“This is a really sad day for women in Alabama and all across the nation,” she said. “It’s like we have just taken three steps backwards as far as women’s rights and being able to make decisions that are best for them and best for their families.”
But Robinson said the bill is also having a galvanizing effect. With phone lines jammed, she said messages came streaming across their fax machine.
“We had letters coming across the fax just asking what they can do to help and telling us they are sending us their love and support our way,” Robinson said.
Associated Press writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta contributed to this report.
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5 Second Safety
What are you going to do about road safety?
That’s the question RACV is asking its members, as it teams up with organisations including Channel Seven News, Air Ambulance Victoria and the Royal Melbourne and Alfred hospitals in a social media campaign to raise awareness of road safety in 5 seconds.
Called #5SecondSafety, you can take part by:
Uploading a five-second video saying what you will do
Posting photos with your idea and the challenge “what are you going to do?”
Simply telling us what you will do to make roads safer.
RACV will send a video crew to capture the best ideas, starring the people who came up with them.
The campaign, which runs from March 31 to April 17, takes in the lead-up to Easter, often a tragic time on our roads.
Join the campaign via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #5SecondSafety.
To view more videos click here
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U.S. Should Test Russia on Islamic State
Andrew Parasiliti
The United States should consider accepting Russia's offer to help on ISIS, especially if the Trump administration is considering sending more troops or establishing safe zones in Syria.
The New 'Normal' in the East China Sea
Lyle J. Morris @LyleJMorris
China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea. The Japanese government has acknowledged the challenge it faces and has begun to invest in infrastructure and personnel projects to address it.
Our NATO Partners Should Engage Trump in Brussels
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Hans Binnendijk
At May's NATO summit in Brussels, President Trump will be looking for a symbolic victory rather than a confrontation with 27 other national leaders. Therefore, Europe needs to create a positive outcome for him in advance.
What Are the Social Determinants of Health?
Health care alone can only go so far to promote health. Evidence suggests that where and how people live plays at least as big a role in how well and how long they live.
Alternative and Renewable Energy
Uncertainty and Complexity: Biomass Can Help on the Path to Deep Decarbonization
Aimee E. Curtright @ACurtright, Sara Turner
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
While biomass will almost certainly never become the dominant fuel for the electricity sector in the United States, it is still worth including as part of a menu of greenhouse gas mitigation strategies.
Why China Should Feel Good About Taiwan
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Global Taiwan Brief
Chinese leaders should seek to engage in good-faith discussions with Taiwanese counterparts. Beijing should also recognize that Tsai's tentativeness about the new U.S. administration could change if cross-Strait military tensions escalate.
Military Acquisition and Procurement
Acquisition in Transition
Irv Blickstein
The DoD acquisition system is complex and ever-changing. It requires a trained and active workforce that has the support of Congress. Allowing some of the reforms to take place in a measured fashion would be a wise choice for the new administration and Congress.
Choice-Based Education Reform
How Parents Can Find Out What They Need to Know in an Era of School Choice
Andrew McEachin @AJMcEachin, Laura S. Hamilton @HamiltonLauraS
To make an informed choice about schools, parents need to know about the quality of instruction, services, and the overall school climate. Schools need a better system of measuring and collecting data on performance, and a way to make it accessible to families.
Legal Case and Court Management
Does the Court System Know as Much About Electronically Stored Information as Your Teenager? It Should.
Duren Banks, Brian A. Jackson
Electronically stored information from smart appliances, fitness trackers, and other devices is making its way into the U.S. court system. Judges and lawyers need to better understand this evidence so they can challenge it or rule on its admissibility in court.
UK Prisons Are in 'Crisis,' So What Can Be Done to Improve Performance?
Emma Disley
Criminal Law and Justice Weekly
Prisons in the UK are experiencing record numbers of suicides and other violent incidents, as well as staff shortages. Policymakers working on prison reform need more effective ways to measure the performance of prison programs.
We Still Know Little About Financial Well-Being
Marco Hafner @econ_hafner, Christian Van Stolk
There is a clear link between UK employees being concerned about their finances and negative health and well-being. The challenge for researchers is that financial well-being is hard to measure.
China's Opportunity—and Ours
A pivotal moment could be nearing for China's global role and its relationship with the United States. And America may be able to seize a historic opportunity to test Beijing's willingness to act as the co-sponsor of a stable world order.
Community Colleges Can Be 'First Responders' in Retraining Displaced Workers
Lindsay Daugherty
Many of the occupations with the most opportunities require two-year degrees or certificates. Community colleges play a key role in training students for these jobs and offer a supportive environment for displaced and dissatisfied workers.
Should the Definition of Health Include a Measure of Tolerance?
Robert H. Brook
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Involving the medical community in helping to measure and increase tolerance could help make individuals and communities healthier. Since hate is both deadly and contagious, now is the time to engage the medical profession in eradicating it.
History and Current Developments Regarding Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration
As Asia-Pacific countries develop policies to regulate maritime zones of jurisdiction, the importance of coast guards as instruments of state policy has been growing. Taiwan's Coast Guard is an increasingly effective force.
Body Cameras on Teachers Are Not the Answer to Classroom Management
Alex Sutherland
Schools Week
Teachers at two schools in England are wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program aimed at stopping classroom disruption. How they use the cameras could be counter-productive and may even escalate disruptive situations.
Why a Travel Restriction Won't Stop Terrorism at Home
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
It's not unreasonable to seek a review of immigration, and refugee-vetting procedures make sense. But America's jihadist terrorists are not imported from abroad. They are mostly homegrown.
The Mission to Counter WMD: Avoiding Missteps While Transitioning Responsibility
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Defense One
U.S. Special Operations Command will soon lead the Pentagon's anti-WMD efforts. SOCOM is well positioned to contain and reduce threats, but will need new expertise to prevent the acquisition of related material and respond to crises.
Trends in Inequality and the World's Eight Richest Men
Ernesto F. L. Amaral, Carter C. Price @CarterCPrice
While Oxfam reports have done a good job of bringing attention to the problem of inequality, they may lead the public and policymakers to believe that global inequality has been rising instead of falling. Global inequality has actually been on the decline while inequality within the developed world is increasing.
Terrorism Threat Assessment
U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy Must Be About More Than ISIS
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke, Chad C. Serena
ISIS is a worthy candidate for eradication, but failing to also target its franchises, al-Qaida splinters, and other non-aligned groups in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia could allow other threats to metastasize.
Stabilizing Mosul After the Battle Against ISIS
Shelly Culbertson @SC_Culbertson, Linda Robinson @RobinsonL100
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have retaken the east bank of Mosul and are planning to take the west soon. The military operations that oust ISIS are crucial to the city's liberation but failing to get the civilian response right risks a widening civil war.
Dealing with a Revanchist Russia
The deployment of additional U.S. forces and other NATO units to Poland, Norway, the Baltics, and other states symbolically reinforces the West's commitment to the alliance. But countering Russia's influence will require a fundamental reformulation of EU and U.S. political strategy.
Electronic Pharmaceutical Prescriptions
Responsible e-Prescribing Needs e-Discontinuation
Shira H. Fischer @ShiraFischer, Adam J. Rose
Implementation of electronic prescribing has been a big success in health information technology. But most e-prescribing systems don't allow electronic cancellation of orders. Adding this feature could help reduce medication errors.
International Diplomacy
Mattis' Mission in Asia
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis made his first overseas trip this week, visiting Japan and South Korea. He reassured them that U.S. alliances in East Asia will remain strong, while also clarifying Washington's expectations.
The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization)
The Need for a Targeted Counter-ISIL Strategy
Jeffrey Martini, Lynn E. Davis
Defeating ISIL is only possible if political conditions change in the Middle East, North and West Africa, and South Asia, and in ways that are exceedingly unlikely. The coalition should focus on reducing ISIL's ability to conduct attacks and on removing the underlying conditions that feed Sunni grievances.
The Future of Cannabis in the Netherlands
Stijn Hoorens @StijnHoorens
The Netherlands should proceed cautiously in implementing any marijuana regulations, taking into account the models devised elsewhere and remembering that once enacted the rules will be difficult to change.
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The empire of vodka: How it all began
Sydney Vicidomini
It opened the same year – 1863 – that the state monopoly introduced by Empress Elizabeth in 1751 was laid to rest. While the monopoly and promotion of state-manufactured vodka had made the drink popular, commercial liberalization caused the prices to drop significantly, allowing even low-income citizens to purchase it. // Facilities for the distillation process at Keller & K°.
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Join us on a tour of Russian vodka history from its inception through mass production under the tsars.
Welcome to the vodka factory of the company Keller & K°, founded by a Russian citizen with German roots. It opened in 1863 at the corner at what is today the Obvodny Canal Embankment and Zaozernaya Street in St. Petersburg.
According to legend, the first recipe of vodka was created around 1430 by Isidore, a monk living inside the Chudov Monastery in the Moscow Kremlin. The drink was made through the distillation of fermented cereal grains and was not as strong as today’s version – it never exceeded 40 percent ABV. // A laboratory.
Keller and K° was chosen to represent the Russian alcohol industry at the universal exposition in Paris just four years after beginning operations. Its early products included grain alcohol, mint, anise, orange, English bitter vodka, tinctures, Doppel-kümmel, absinthe and “imperial liqueurs.” // Workers bottling vodka.
This is the room where fruit vodkas were bottled at Keller and K°.
In 1911 Keller and K° was awarded the Gran-Prix at the universal exposition in Turin. After winning many competitions this was to be the company’s last major prize. Ironically this award preceded prohibition laws introduced in Russia at the beginning of World War I. // A wine cellar.
The word “vodka” that is used to define today’s popular drink was not registered until 1751, when the state monopoly began operations. “Vodka,” is a diminutive version of the Slavic word “voda,” or “water.” The word was originally used to describe medical tinctures containing up to 75 percent alcohol. // The workshop for the preparation of packages at State Wine Warehouse No. 1 at Kalashnikov Embankment.
By 1892 Keller and K° had five shops in the capital alone and its products were sold also abroad. // Women labelling bottles before delivering them to the market.
Did you know that during the Russian Empire the government used to make up to 40 percent of its revenue by taxing alcohol? This is the accounting office at State Wine Warehouse No. 1.
Workers waiting for lunch at the dining hall at State Wine Warehouse No. 1. Keller and K° employed about 380 people at its peak.
These women are in charge of sanitary procedures at State Wine Warehouse No. 2.
Nowadays vodka constitutes about 70 percent of all alcohol consumed in Russia. // Workers packaging the final product at State Wine Warehouse No. 4.
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Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Supports Théâtre de la Ville
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Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s South Shore team is known for its unfailing community support. Partner Bernard Grandmont has proven it once again by chairing the Honorary Committee of the 28th fundraiser event of the Théâtre de la Ville, presented March 30th, and by serving as honorary co-chair for the evening with Caroline St-Hilaire, Mayor of Longueuil.
This fundraiser brought together 330 key players from the South Shore business community to support the Théâtre de la Ville. Thanks to sponsors’ contributions and the generous commitment of the Honorary Committee members, the Théâtre de la Ville will be able to continue its mission and maintain its educational offering, which enables more than 13,000 young spectators to attend professional theatrical, dance and music productions.
Photo credit: © Sylvain Légaré
Located on the Édouard-Montpetit CEGEP campus in Longueuil, the Théâtre de la Ville is a provider of multidisciplinary professional performances. Bernard Grandmont has been on the organization’s Board of Directors for several years and is currently the Chair.
Thank you to all of the Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton personnel who are committed to making a difference by helping to build strong communities!
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Have Taxes Got You in a Stranglehold? What Can You Do?
Some taxpayers have difficulty paying their taxes. Can they re-organize their finances to meet these government obligations? Éric Lebel, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Partner, Trustee and Financial Turnaround Advisor, proposes a number of options in an article published in La Presse.
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MIPTV 2017: Another Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Success
Our media and entertainment specialists, Alain Lacasse, Assurance Partner, and Éric Julien, Tax Partner, actively participated in the 2017 Marché international des programmes de télévision (MIPTV) in Cannes, France. This annual event is a gathering of several hundred television and entertainment industry professionals.
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, in partnership with the Grant Thornton Dublin and London offices, National Bank of Canada’s Movie and Television Group and Globalex, member of Front Row Insurance Brokers, organized a highly successful networking event that drew some 100 people. Entertainment industry professionals and entrepreneurs took this opportunity to discuss and develop or reinforce their business relationships, generating very positive benefits.
Congratulations to our experts! These successful events underscore our organization’s support in developing Quebec’s cultural organizations.
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Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Presents a Prize at the Gala Les Mérites STIQ Awards Ceremony
As a partner of STIQ, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton was invited to present a prize at the Gala Les Mérites 2017 awards ceremony on March 30th.
This prestigious event highlights the performance of SMEs that have stood out due to their outstanding business practices. All six companies that were awarded prizes this year took part in the Podium program, which has enabled nearly 100 Québec-based manufacturing SMEs significantly enhance their competitiveness.
The prize was presented by Ghyslain Cadieux, a Senior Manager in the Strategy and Performance sector of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s Montréal office. Our team of manufacturing sector experts was in attendance to talk to the winners and participants and showcase the firm’s expertise in this area.
Congratulations to the winners as well as to STIQ for this initiative that focusses on helping local businesses to become more productive.
For more information on the winners, go to: https://www.stiq.com/2017/03/31/stiq-recompense-6-pme-manufacturieres-innovantes/.
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Each member family owns a share in the non-profit corporation that operates the building, contracts for services, and holds the mortgage and other joint assets and liabilities. But beyond that, we work together to support our community. You need to experience the feeling you get when you walk through our doors and meet the people who live here and work together to build our community. You become part of something special. While not being intrusive, there is a sense of balance: having lifelong friends, workmates who help build our community and simultaneously owning our space. We work together to help maintain our space, and each of us individually owns the share that gives us the right to our apartment.
Each of us contributes to the community in our own way. Perhaps you enjoy gardening and would like to help define and support the special areas of our grounds with their plants and flower. Perhaps you love to cook and would like to showcase your skill at a monthly breakfast. Are you good at design? Help us improve this web page! Have a background in finance? Join the committee. Love to learn? Help develop workshops to be delivered right here. There are so many ways to contribute to the lives of all of us that you can find one here that works for you. In this way, we keep our costs low and our quality of life high.
Our community began as the sparkle in the eye of a few people who wanted to work together to build a community that would create an affordable, convenient and supportive lifestyle by working together. The building was completed in 2001 and the original cooperators moved right in and many have been here ever since!
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Realife Cooperative of West St. Paul seeks to be a welcoming and diverse community, not because of the regulatory environment, but because that is how we want to live.
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Who Are the Members of the Gaither Vocal Band?
As of 2014, the members of the Gaither Vocal Band are lead singer Adam Crabb, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, founder Bill Gaither and baritone Todd Suttles, the new fifth member. Crabb replaces Michael English, while David Phelps replaces Mark Lowry, who left the group at the end of 2013.
Although the Gaither Vocal Band has performed and recorded contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel for over 25 years, at the end of 2013, founder Bill Gaither found himself auditioning replacements for two members.
Gaither hired well-established Gospel artist David Phelps to replace Mark Lowry. Phelps is known for his distinctive baritone and his philosophy of art reflecting the "Ultimate Life” amid the rigors of everyday living. With 10 albums to his credit, Phelps offers Gaither a wealth of experience.
Like Phelps, tenor Adam Crabb also brings years of experience to the Gaither Vocal Band as its new lead singer, replacing Michael English. Billed as the “face of youth" in gospel music, Crabb’s signature is his youthful approach to traditional lyrics, making him a good fit for Gaither.
The new fifth member, baritone Todd Suttles, joins the Gaither Vocal Band after singing with Nashville’s Settles Connection for years. While a member, Suttles sang backup for such recording artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Randy Travis, Buddy Greene and T-Bone Burnett.
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New Lockmaster Starts at Port Solent Marina
Date: Monday, 25 March 2019
Premier Port Solent welcomes Jamie Savill to the marina team as the new Lockmaster, replacing Josh McCarthney who has moved into a sales role in Head Office. Jamie has been part of the Premier team for many years, having developed his skills and knowledge of the marine industry at Gosport Marina.
As Jamie has worked at Port Solent Marina before, he has fitted straight in to the team. Jamie said of his switch “I am very happy to join the team at Port Solent, and look forward to building on the skills and experience gained at Gosport Marina over the last 10 years. I’m looking forward to new challenges and meeting all the berth holders.”
Port Solent is happy to have Jamie on board as part of the team, and look forward to his expertise being utilised.
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Melinda Wagner
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Hailed as an “…eloquent, poetic voice in contemporary music..,” in whose works “…spectacular sounds abound…” [American Record Guide], Melinda Wagner achieved widespread attention when her colorful Concerto for Flute, Strings and Percussion was awarded the 1999 Pulitzer Prize in Music. Since then, major compositions have included Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra, for Joseph Alessi and the New York Philharmonic, and a piano concerto, Extremity of Sky, commissioned by the Chicago Symphony for Emanuel Ax, who has also performed it with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony, the Staatskapelle Berlin, and the Kansas City Symphony. In all, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has commissioned three works by Wagner: Falling Angels, Extremity of Sky, and a forthcoming work. Other recent commissions include Little Moonhead, for the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Scamp, for the United States Marine Band, and Pan Journal, for Elizabeth Hainen and the Juilliard String Quartet. Ms. Wagner’s chamber works have been performed by many leading ensembles including the American Brass Quintet, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, the New York New Music Ensemble, and the Empyrean Ensemble. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, an award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, three ASCAP Young Composer Awards, an honorary degree from Hamilton College, and a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Pennsylvania. Project support has come from the Barlow Endowment, the Fromm and Koussevitzky Foundations, and the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust.
A passionate and inspiring teacher, Melinda Wagner has held faculty positions at Brandeis University, Smith College and Syracuse University. She has presented master classes at many institutions including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Juilliard, and Eastman, and recently served as Master Artist at the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Ms. Wagner has been a mentor composer at the Wellesley Composers Conference (2010, 2012, 2013) and the American Composers Orchestra Underwood Readings. Other residencies include the Yellow Barn, Monadnock, and Vail Valley Music Festivals, and in 2015, the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Festival (UC Davis).
“Imagine Elliott Carter and Olivier Messiaen teaming up to write a concerto, add a certain lithe sense of mystery that is Wagner’s own and you’ll have some idea of ‘Extremity of Sky.’” When Tim Page wrote those words in the Washington Post about Wagner’s Piano Concerto, he also made mention of the “prismatic color and romantic fantasy.” Time and time again, commentators on Wagner’s music use a similarly rich, highly descriptive, emotive vocabulary.
In the composer’s own words:
Music offers composers an immeasurably rich and generous sonic landscape in which to explore the “life story” of each musical idea – its dramas, intrigues, joys and sorrows – a life. I strive to find various and persuasive ways of moving through the resulting temporal narrative, and to traverse a wide spectrum of expression and color on the way. Ultimately, I want listeners to know me; I want them to hear that while I enjoy the cerebral exercise, I am led principally by my ear, and by my heart.
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Title (Subtitle)
For Solo Guitar 3:30 Guitar Unaccompanied
Four Pieces for Piano 12:00 Piano Unaccompanied
Tintinnabulum
For Piano 2:00 Piano Unaccompanied
Brass Quintet No. 1
15:00 Brass Quintet
for Harpsichord and String Quintet 9:09 2Vln. Vla. Vcl. Cb. Hscd.
Concerto for Flute, Strings, and Percussion
24:00 Flute with Piano
Four Settings
for Soprano and Ensemble 20:00 Solo Sop.; Fl. Cl. Pno. Vln. Vla. Vcl. Cb.
My Tioga
For String Quartet 15:00 String Quartet
Pan Journal
12:12 Harp, String Quartet
Romanze With Faux Variations
Piano Trio No. 2 13:00 Piano Trio
Scritch
13:00 Oboe, String Quartet
For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano 13:00 Chamber Ensemble
Seven Muses
A Contemporary Anthology for Flute and Piano Flute with Piano
Unsung Chordata
14:00 Flute (doubling Piccolo), Clarinet in Bb (doubling Bass Clarinet), Violin, Cello, Percussion, Piano
for Chamber Ensemble 15:50 Fl.(dbl. Picc.) Cl.(dbl.B.Cl.) Vn. Vc. Perc. Pno.
Wing and Prayer
For Clarinet, Violoncello, Percussion, and Piano 12:00 Chamber Ensemble
Ancient Music
S.A.T.B A Cappella 4:00 SATB
From A Book Of Early Prayers
For S.A.T.B. Chorus, A Cappella 7:00 SATB
57/7 Dash
Overture for Percussion, Timpani and Orchestra 7:00 3(dbl. Picc.) 3(E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3(B.Tbn.) 1; Timp. 3Perc. Pno. Hp. Str.
in Three Movements 24:00 Solo Fl.; Timp. 3Perc. Pno.(Cel.) Hp. Str. (10.8.6.4.2)
Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra
24:00 Solo Tbn.; 3(3dbl. Picc.) 3(3dbl.E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3 1; Timp. 4Perc. Pno.(dbl.Cel.) Hp. Str.
Extremity of Sky
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra 28:00 Solo Pno.; 3(dbl. Picc.) 3(E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 2 – 4 3 3(B.Tbn.) 1; Timp. 5Perc. Cel. Hp. Str.
Poem for Orchestra 14:00 3(Picc.) 3(E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Pno. Cel. Hp. Str.
Little Moonhead
Three Tributaries inspired by Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 by J.S. Bach 13:16 Solo Vln; 2 Fl. Hps. Str.
Overture for Percussion, Timpani and Concert Band (Transcription for Wind Ensemble) 7:00
for Wind Ensemble 9:00 4(Picc.) 3(E.H.) 10(E-Flat Cl., E-Flat Al.Cl., B.Cl., Cb.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.), Sop.Sax., A.Sax., Ten.Sax.,Bar.Sax. – 4 4 3(B.Tbn.) 1, 2Euph. Cb. Timp. 5Perc.
CONCERTO FOR FLUTE, STRINGS AND PERCUSSION
It is a very powerful and descriptive work. There are also moments of exceptional beauty and wonderful atmosphere. Please extend my congratulations to Ms. Wagner for her wonderful composition and contribution to the flute literature.
–Jeanne Baxtresser,
The composer works within a palette of highly charged sonorities and glinting instrumental colors that compel your attention as much for their own sake as their unpredictable evolution. You are never quite sure where her music is going to take you, which is a large part of its bracing appeal… If I were a flutist, I would rejoice in discovering this attractive, beautifully made addition to the slim repertory of late-century American flute concertos.
–John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
Her concerto suggests what the painter Henri Rousseau might have created had he written music — the bright, deep colors; the sense of fantasy that is both explicit and somewhat mysterious… There is a rich, seductive lushness in the sheer sound of Wagner’s concerto… At the same time, the work is charged with a coiled tension that keeps a listener’s mind alert; we are always interested in what is coming next.
–Tim Page , Washington Post
Wagner clearly thought carefully about problems of balance and blend, and in choosing an orchestra of strings and percussion, with a profusion of keyboards, mallets, and bells, she has created a magical framework in which to highlight the solo instrument. The sheer sound of this piece is utterly beguiling.
–ClassicsToday.com
…gives the flute plenty or room to maneuver, but it also succeeds as a display piece for the orchestra (especially the percussion) which is called upon to produce a galaxy of shimmering sounds…
–Classical Net
…an inventive, three movement work that amounts to one of the great 20th century concertos… The outer two movements brim with vivacity…softened by the sheer beauty of the dreamy slow movement…
–Heuwell Tircuit, San Francisco Classical Voice
…superbly played and caught in excellent sound.
–Guy Rickards, Tempo
…the work, precise but never precious, does share something of the Mahlerian ethos – in its wide contrasts, in its unapologetically bold gestures and its willingness to push to the limits… The music can be ferociously complex in its textures, its rhythms, and its harmonies – but even at its most intricate, it never sounds abstract or cerebral, keeping you in its emotional grip from first note to last. …gorgeously orchestrated … lyrical genious.
–Peter J. Rabinowitz, Fanfare
…shows she can write a blockbuster. …Spectacular sounds abound, and Alessi’s cadenza is fantasic.
–Barry Kilpatrick, American Record Guide
In her music she paints a beautiful, colorful, and highly varied orchestral palette, at times backing the soloist and at other times opposing him. … With this excellent and challenging work, Melinda Wagner has given us a wonderful piece sure to become essential repertoire for the trombone soloist: a first-rate addition to any trombonist’s CD library.
–Philip Brink, International Trombone Association Journal
Wagner creates a marvelous soundscape set in motion by a singular, repeated pitch that will play many roles before journey’s end.
–S. James Wegg, www.jamesweggreview.org
…a fine trombone concerto…vital and fresh… It is thickly sown with interesting sounds — not sound effects, but a range of timbres and textures…woven into the fabric of the music. …Ms. Wagner writes strikingly well for orchestra; this piece used the whole spectrum of colors available to her without ever becoming dense or cloying… This smart, complex score retained an organic quality throughout, a kind of clear emotion running through its rich variety…
–Anne Midgette, New York Times
[The trombone] is an instrument of many possibilities, and Ms. Wagner explores them. [Her] music is not run-of-the-mill: it is interesting and attention-keeping. And she does an especially fine job of knitting the solo instrument and the orchestra together. I should say, too, that the first movement contains a wonderful cadenza, which has to be a kick to play.
–Jay Nordlinger, New York Sun
A substantial and well-crafted piece… Ms. Wagner enables the trombone to shine…her works provde sufficient color and thematic unity to draw listeners in.
–Barbara Jepson, Wall Street Journal
The concerto seethes and throbs, with the composer exulting in the power available in a large ensemble … powerful orchestral writing with big-boned climaxes…
–Bruce Hodges, musicweb-international
I found the piece absorbing and exhilarating when I first heard it in 2003 and I am glad to report the music still packs a considerable wallop.
With his keen intelligence, stunning virtuosity and ear for intricate nuance, [Emanuel Ax] was just the man to explore every corner of Wagner’s delicately haunted emotional landscape… Anyone who commissions a new work hopes it will have staying power beyond a first performance… it is a pleasure that Wagner’s beautifully crafted “Extremity of Sky” is such a memorable work. … There is an intriguing wariness to Wagner’s colorful score, a sense of things not being entirely what they seem… As the music shifted about us, it seemed to float within tantalizing reach, only to melt away. Encased in glittering percussion, the final, crashing piano chord hit the ear with the violence and disturbing delicacy of shattering glass. ‘Highly recommended’
–Wynne Delacoma, Chicago Sun-Times
It is an absorbing, exhilarating piece, packed with difficulties yet wondrously clear to the ear and mind… angular melodies and motor-rhythms that fold seamlessly into luminously transparent textures… punchy feints of figuration… a hauntingly beautiful slow movement… The finale recollects earlier materials, now wittily transformed… The concerto all but explodes with bold, confident gestures and richly expressive piano writing ranging from rhapsodic to percussive. Wagner makes canny use of the seismic energy and vast coloristic palette of the 21st Century orchestra… This concert is worth catching for “Extremity of Sky” all by itself.
Far and away the best music of the night came with Melinda Wagner’s “Extremity of Sky,” a concerto for piano and orchestra that melds high modernism with prismatic color and romantic fancy… Imagine Elliott Carter and Olivier Messiaen teaming up to write a concerto, add a certain lithe sense of mystery that is Wagner’s own and you’ll have some idea of “Extremity of Sky.”
… a ferocious, kaleidoscopic, confounding, richly hued concerto scored for a dazzling 21st-century orchestra and featuring a bear of a piano part – the latter negotiated with consummate skill by Emanuel Ax.
–Jayson Greene, American Symphony Orchestra League
…wonderfully legible to anyone sensitive to the ebb and flow of traditional music…[the] second movement…made time stand still.
–Peter Dobrin, Philly.com
…from it’s shimmering strings and gentle cello solo to its sound clusters, in which orchestral colors seem to be coming together and then breaking apart… This writer, who heard the first performance, enjoyed it even more this time.
–Joseph Cunniff, Northwest Leader
The 15-minute work contained outbursts of heaven-storming clamor, and the crash and boom of the final bars brought to mind hapless angels hurtling earthward. But massed violins repeated spun out thick strands of mellow, sweetly focused music. They anchored us to a reassuring heaven, providing an unbroken link that would guide us through the music.
for Soprano and Ensemble
Wagner deftly integrated the human voice with a chamber orchestra in “Four Settings”. …the voice was less a complement to the music and more an equal and deeply organic part of it. The music had an ethereal air to it and an effortless flow.
–Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee Final
…she gets a tremendous range of color from this small ensemble … miraculous textural interplay…
…an impressionist palette of seductive moods and colors… Wagner is an eloquent, poetic voice in contemporary music.
–Jack Sullivan, American Record Guide
…expertly constructed with vivid orchestration, and virtuoso solo writing…
–Victor Carr, Jr, Classics Today.com
The work shimmered with a liquid translucence and a mysterious, nocturnal beauty. A celesta added an ethereal charm.
–Steve Siegel, The Morning Call.com
Inspired by the meaning of the German word “Bach”, Wagner’s “Little Moonhead: Three Tributaries” emphasized the free-flowing of a stream, reproducing the three tributaries in the traditional fast-slow-fast pattern. The middle movement, “Moon Ache”, had a particularly beautiful, ethereal feel to it while the last one, “Fiddlehead”, evoked the edible frond of an unfurled fern plant, looking just like the scroll of a violin, with plenty of whimsical flair.
–ClassicalMusicRocks.net
…a tour de force … bracingly lucid…
–Alex Ross, The New Yorker
…a delectable example of how a composer dives deeper into a previously sounded musical idea.
It progresses in episodes and varies tempo, meter and texture, but the ideas are recognizably tossed about … [a work] by a top professional who knows how to keep the ears and brains of her listeners engaged.
–Vance R. Koven, Boston Music Intelligencer
PROCEED, MOON
Fantasy for Orchestra
…Proceed Moon is a strong, audacious and compelling work. … Wagner’s colors and effects came through boldly with impressive clarity and transparency even in the most uninhibited sections.
–Lawrence A. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review
There is childlike wonder in [“Proceed, Moon”], the vigorous gestures of an imagination without pretense…bumps of surprise, eruptions of extravagance, layers of delicacy, even what one might call celestial crickets. Wagner’s writing is confident…
–Nancy Malitz, Chicago on the Aisle
Alternatingly energetic and wistful, [“Scritch”] was playful and engaging.
–Gayle Williams, Herald Tribune
…an excellent, well-conceived work. The instruments are all show off to good effect, and the composer has a nice sense of line.
–American Record Guide
Melinda Wagner’s “Wick” has sparkling upward and downward rushes, though its best music was in its slow middle section with beautifully judged (and beautifully played) combinations of timbres.
–Paul Griffiths, New York Times
…a marvel of invention.
…vigorous, toccata-like outer spans framing a meditative and lyrical central episode. …It is a superb piece.
…pleasantly dissonant… Repetition makes it easy for the ear to make sense of the rough-hewn melodies; atmosphere accounts for a lot of the charm.
–Peter Dobrin, Philadelphia Inquirer
The title of [Wagner’s] work, “Wing and Prayer,” is unassuming, but the music is anything but. The ensemble is employed with great economy and sound imagination… I look forward to hearing it in the future.
–David Patrick Stearns, Philadelphia Inquirer
attractive and intriguing… an abstract but highly charged conversation among instruments.
–Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times
… delicately exuberant, finely structured exploration of sound textures…
–Joseph McLellan , Washington Post
captivating… organic, bracing…
–Anthony Tommasini, New York Times
MUSIC OF MELINDA WAGNER
Bridge Records (9345); August 9, 2011
Performer(s): Joseph Alessi, trombone; New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin Maazel, conductor; Christine Brandes, soprano; Laura Gilbert, flute; Alan Kay, clarinet; Curtis Macomber, violin; Richard O’Neill, viola…
Work(s): Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra
AT THE STILL POINT
Albany Records (TROY838); May 1, 2006
Performer(s): Hirono Oka, violin, Ohad Bar-David, cello, Susan Nowicki, piano
Work(s): Romanze with Faux Variations
NEW MUSIC WITH GUITAR, VOLUME SIX
Bridge Records (9144); March 1, 2004
Performer(s): David Starobin, Guitar
Work(s): Arabesque
AMERICAN VISIONS
Summit Records (DCD365); August 5, 2003
Performer(s): American Brass Quintet
Work(s): Brass Quintet No. 1
CONCERTOS BY POUL RUDERS, MELINDA WAGNER
Bridge Records (9098); June 27, 2000
Performer(s): Paul Lustig Dunkel, flute, Westchester Philharmonic, Mark Mandarano, conductor
Work(s): Concerto for Flute, Strings, and Percussion
NEW AMERICAN WORKS
Opus One Recordings (No. 168); December 15, 1995
Performer(s): Society for New Music
Work(s): Sextet
2003: Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Pennsylvania
2001: Honorary degree from Hamilton College
2000: Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters
1999: Pulitzer Prize in Music for Concerto for Flute, Strings, and Percussion
1991: MacDowell Colony Resident Fellowship
1988: Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
1986: Yaddo Resident Fellowship
1984, 1985, 1987: ASCAP Young Composer Awards
Overture for Percussion, Timpani and Concert Band
Overture for Percussion, Timpani and Orchestra
for Harpsichord and String Quintet
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Poem for Orchestra
for Violin and Chamber Orchestra
Quintet for Harp and Strings
for Wind Ensemble
for Chamber Ensemble
https://www.presser.com/composer/wagner-melinda
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Euro falls near $1, but European goods remain…
Euro falls near $1, but European goods remain pricey
PUBLISHED: April 6, 2015 at 11:00 am | UPDATED: September 1, 2017 at 1:50 am
NEW YORK (AP) Americans hunting for a bargain on a new Beemer, bottle of Chateau Margaux or Hermes handbag thanks to the sliding euro should put away their gold cards. European luxury goods sold in the U.S. still carry luxurious price tags.
The European currency has fallen 10 percent against the dollar this year. In theory, car dealerships, department stores and other companies that sell goods from Europe could pass on the savings to their American customers, said Ira Kalish, chief global economist at Deloitte, the consulting and accounting firm.
“But what would be the point of doing that?” Kalish asked. Demand for anything made in Europe is so strong that they have little trouble moving merchandise. “From their perspective, it’s better to leave the price unchanged and pocket the profit.”
The euro has been in a long tailspin. Last April, it was trading just shy of $1.40. Since then, it sank as low as $1.04 in March before bouncing back to $1.10 on Monday.
In other words, you used to have to pay $1.40 to buy a single euro; today, you pay just $1.10.
So where are the bargains? There’s no reason to think that prices for Italian shoes and French red wines will fall along with the euro, analysts said. Part of the reason is that most European consumer products sold in the U.S. aren’t aimed at most consumers. Armani, Hermes, and Prada cater to the affluent, selling well-made products as well as the perception of prestige and status. They have an image to maintain and slashing prices isn’t part of it, Kalish said. Loyal customers might consider it, well, gauche.
“If a luxury product becomes really cheap, they might think, ‘Why am I buying it, then?'” Kalish said. “The high price makes it attractive for some people.”
Bill Earle, president of the National Association of Beverage Importers, said customers shouldn’t expect to see cheaper prices for French and Italian wines anytime soon.
Part of the explanation, Earle said, is that U.S. importers pay well in advance for wines that often take years to age. With Brunello di Montalcino from Italy, for instance, the wine sits in an oak barrel for about four years before it’s ready.
“One way to look at it is, the earliest you’re going to see cheaper Brunello is in 2019,” Earle said.
But even then, there’s no guarantee that businesses will pass on savings to customers. Earle said a bottle of wine has to pass through layers of businesses before it shows up on the shelves importers, distributors and retailers and each business has its own costs. Because currency markets can be volatile, businesses are slow to cut prices because any savings could quickly vanish with a sudden swing in currency trading.
Doug Bell, a wine buyer for Whole Foods Market, also said he doesn’t think people will see a significant fall in prices for European wines. Any drop would start showing up with the 2015 vintage, and even then, he said, other factors, such as bad weather, could easily offset a currency move.
The only way people might benefit from cheaper European wine, Earle said, is if they’re “bringing it over on an airplane.”
WATCHES, HANDBAGS
Similarly, anyone looking to score a Chanel handbag on the cheap is in for a letdown. Chanel’s classic handbag carried a $4,900 price tag last year, according to Robert Burke and Associates, a luxury consulting firm. That’s up from $2,250 in 2007.
Chanel is reportedly tweaking prices in other parts of the globe while leaving them alone at its U.S. stores. Robert Burke said he expects other luxury retailers to follow Chanel’s cue. Demand remains so solid for these products in the U.S. that high-end retailers have no reason to pare prices. It would only tarnish their elite image.
Nate Herman, vice president of international trade for the American Apparel & Footwear Association, said higher manufacturing costs give these companies another reason to keep prices high. Over the past decade, luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Prada shifted some of their production to Asia, as manufacturers in the region improved their ability to craft high-end goods. As a result, the euro’s fall against Asian currencies has driven up their costs.
It’s the same story with German luxury cars. Americans with a taste for fancy rides are already able to afford them, so there’s no need for Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Audi to pass along the benefit of a falling euro to customers by slashing prices.
Demand for these German cars remains solid. Audi’s U.S. sales climbed 15 percent last year, while Mercedes’s sales rose nearly 10 percent and BMW’s 6.5 percent. Each company is likely to pocket the extra money from exchanging dollars to euros, no matter whether the cars are made overseas or in the U.S.
The exception might be Volkswagen, whose U.S. sales sank 3 percent last year. The company behind the Beetle, Golf and Touareg could use the weak euro to cut prices and lure more buyers.
AP Business Writers Anne D’Innocenzio in New York and Tom Krisher in Detroit contributed to this report.
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#ThankYouChef: Cricketers pay tribute to Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook walks off the field for the last time. Photo: AFP
Alastair Cook played his last international innings and was dismissed after scoring a century which gave England control in the fifth and final test match against India at The Oval. The cricketing fraternity congratulated the English batsman on his fine career.
Here is what they had to say.
Cook has served as England’s captain in both the test and one day international formats.
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Notable UDFAs to Watch in Dynasty
by Justin Carter 5/29/19 9:09 AM Follow Justin
Last year, no one was talking about Phillip Lindsay even as late as August. With Royce Freeman drafted by the Broncos and dominating a lot of the dynasty rookie draft discussion, Lindsay flew so under the radar that he went undrafted in our staff league's rookie draft.
Lindsay went on to rush for 1,000 yards, make the Pro Bowl, and establish himself as the Broncos' top rusher.
Every year, undrafted free agents make some kind of impact. With the expanded roster size of dynasty leagues, you should definitely be keeping an eye on the UDFA market, so here are some UDFAs to watch for in dynasty.
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Karan Higdon (RB, Houston Texans)
As a Houston Texans fan and a player of fantasy football, I know more than anyone that Lamar Miller's time as a viable option is nearing its end. Miller's finished outside the top-10 in fantasy points by running backs for three years in a row and while the 2017 season showed that he could be a top back with Deshaun Watson under center, that didn't really play out as expected in 2018.
Miller is in the final year of his contract and the Texans will very likely move on after this season. Their top backup, D'Onta Foreman, returned late last season from an Achilles tear suffered back in 2017 and didn't look like a guy who could be a lead back for this team moving forward. Houston didn't address the situation in free agency or in this year's NFL Draft, so...what are they going to do? Trade for Le'Veon Bell? Sign someone next offseason? Maybe! But they also signed Michigan running back Karan Higdon as an UDFA, and he's already got a great shot to be the number-three guy heading into the season, if not better.
Higdon's going to have question marks when it comes to short yardage usage, but he's an explosive runner with good vision who should be able to get to the second level. My one concern is that, since he's a smaller back, you'd probably want him to be effective in the passing game, but he caught just seven passes last year for the Wolverines. He'll need to do more than that to have a future with the Texans, but with his ability to hit holes and rack up big chunks of yardage, there should be space for him in a Texans offense that should be more explosive this year.
Keelan Doss (WR, Oakland Raiders)
How different is the receiving situation in Oakland this year? Below, you'll find a chart listing all the players on this current Raiders team that was on this team last year and how many times they were targeted:
2018 Targets
Jalen Richard RB 81
Marcell Ateman WR 31
Doug Martin RB 24
Derek Carrier TE 12
Dwayne Harris WR 6
Keith Smith FB 6
Keon Hatcher WR 2
Deandre Washington RB 1
So, aside from Richard, there's not really anyone who played a big role last year on this team.
The Raiders did bring in some veterans, including one of the NFL's best wideouts in Antonio Brown. They also signed J.J. Nelson and Tyrell Williams, plus they drafted Hunter Renfrow in the fifth round. This is a receiving corps in flux, which suggests to me that a player like Doss has a shot of at least making the final roster.
Doss was able to play inside and outside in college, and that versatility can come in handy as he tries to earn snaps on this team. He's got good speed once he gets moving and should be able to use his 6'3'' frame to grab contested balls. Played at the FCS level, so expect some trouble transitioning to the size and speed of NFL secondaries, but as a dynasty stash who can be useful by his second or third year once he has figured some things out about getting open at this level? He's got the chance to be a very solid player.
Jalen Guyton (WR, Dallas Cowboys)
Homer alert: Guyton and I both attended the University of North Texas at the same time, so I've seen plenty of him play. Guyton ran a 4.35 40-yard dash at UNT's Pro Day, and he potentially gives the Cowboys a guy who can take the top off of defenses:
North Texas WR Jalen Guyton is one of the more sleeper WR who I like. Per @AJDraftScout I scouted him last night, and he is explosive and crisp in his routes. He’s a real deep threat with deep speed. Probably a developmental guy because he’s still raw, but he can become a nice WR pic.twitter.com/WcJ8oeflC6
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) January 18, 2019
Now, while Dak Prescott isn't known for his deep ball and connected on just 33 percent of his deep throws last year, that's not to say Guyton won't get opportunities to get downfield work.
I live in the Dallas area and listen to a lot of sports radio, which means I've heard a lot of optimism about what Kellen Moore, a former Cowboys quarterback, will bring to the team as their new offensive coordinator. This city hated Scott Linehan. They hated how predictable the offense was under him and they hated the way he used certain players. Linehan -- fairly or not -- received a lot of the blame for this offense sometimes getting really, really anemic.
If that changes under Moore, it'll mean only good things for a passing attack that found its stride late in the year, and Guyton's got a chance to benefit from that. He just has to make the team and show he's more than just a really fast dude.
Jazz Ferguson (WR, Seattle Seahawks)
Doug Baldwin's retirement leaves a big opening in Seattle, and Ferguson will have a chance to make the final roster and contribute in the passing game.
Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf, Jaron Brown, David Moore, Amara Darboh...that list gets bleak pretty fast, doesn't it? Seattle's lack of depth at receiver is one of the big reasons why Ferguson can stick with this team. His main competition for one of the last roster spots should be one of his fellow rookie receivers, Gary Jennings and John Ursua, but even though those two were actually drafted, that doesn't mean they're locks to make it over Ferguson.
Another reason? He's a strong, physical receiver who can provide Seattle with a useful red zone target, but he can also be used as a deep threat for Russell Wilson. There's a little bit of fellow Seahawks rookie D.K. Metcalf in Ferguson, so Seattle pretty clearly has a type they were looking to add this offseason. Ferguson's no guarantee to be a future fantasy-relevant player, but he's a big-bodied, strong player with good speed, so if you're making end-of-bench dynasty decisions based on talent and measurables, you'll like Jazz.
Tyree Jackson (QB, Buffalo Bills)
Because I felt I should highlight a quarterback in this piece, I'll briefly mention Jackson, mainly because the new Bills quarterback reminds me a lot of current Bills quarterback Josh Allen. He's got a big arm. He's mobile and has the size to use that mobility to gain tough yardage. Like Allen, he's also fairly inaccurate and needs to work on his pocket presence. But the Bills had an offense last year that allowed Allen to be a sneakily effective fantasy QB, so of all the undrafted rookie quarterbacks, I'll take the one with a similar game to Allen on the same team as him.
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Sidmouth FolkWeek 'monitoring debate' after blackface ban at Shropshire event
Sidmouth folk festival 2016. Ref shs 31-16TI 5720. Picture: Terry Ife
Sidmouth FolkWeek bosses are 'monitoring the situation' after their up-country counterparts decided to ban performers in 'blackface'.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival organisers said the practice – a morris dancing tradition – was no longer welcome at their event after they were threatened with legal action by an equality group.
Despite saying there were ‘no racial connotations’, from next year they will not book dancers wearing full black face paint.
FolkWeek organisers have yet to make a decision on the issue.
A spokeswoman said: “It is an issue which is current among the traditional dance fraternity in the UK, with strong feelings evoked on all sides.
“FolkWeek has always been sensitive to race equality issues and deplores any form of racial discrimination.
“At least one side at this year’s festival experimented with a variety of facial colours, as well as their traditional black – this initiative coming from within the team itself, before they arrived at the festival.
“Other teams, which appear regularly at Sidmouth, have already adopted different approaches, including masks to emphasise the disguise aspect, which was the original reason for blacking faces.”
Shrewsbury Folk Festival was accused of racial harassment and threatened with legal action by FRESH (Fairness and Racial Equality in Shropshire) after performances in full black make-up in the town centre.
Organisers said they were ‘caught between two sides of this opposing argument’ so they were phasing out booking those groups that use it. Some groups next year may wear partial black make-up.
The Sidmouth FolkWeek spokeswoman said: “We will continue to consult with the dance teams themselves, our festival attendees and other relevant and interested parties regarding teams wearing traditional disguise, but will take note particularly of any developments within the traditional dance world.”
She said it should be noted that in all of FolkWeek’s years as an international festival, there were ‘no negative responses at all’ to English dancers wearing traditional disguise, including from visiting performers.
She added: “However, today, different considerations are being brought to bear, hence the debate.”
What do you think? Email sidmouth.letters@archant.co.uk
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The Many Marvels Of Chile’s Atacama Desert
August 15, 2015 / Mike Gasparovic / South America Travel
El Tatio Geyser Field
Oscar, the guide, has his watch ready. He stares at it intently, then lifts his eyes to the crowd.
“Twenty seconds.”
The visitors are still bleary-eyed from the early hour (6:30 a.m., departure time 4:30), but the sun just now clearing the snow-dappled peaks is gradually dispelling the sleepiness. One girl taps at a smoking puddle with the tip of her Vans. A mood of expectancy fills the air—as does the reek of sulfur.
“Five, four, three…and go!”
Right on cue, the geyser named El Jefe lets loose, unleashing a stream of boiling spray topped by a plume of white vapor that unfurls through the early-morning glare. Every 132 seconds it does this, just as it’s been doing for thousands of years.
Not that the show’s captive audience seems to mind the monotony. For each of the 655 performances that El Jefe gives daily, it’s applauded by 80 of its brethren, who whistle, hiss, spurt, and gush their approval to the cloudless skies overhead. This gathering of terrestrial hydraulics collectively makes El Tatio, the geyser field in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert where El Jefe is located, the largest in the southern hemisphere. A veritable symphony of steam.
El Tatio is just one of many marvels on display in the Atacama. Covering some 54,000 square miles and receiving just 0.3 millimeters of rainfall per year, the desert is down in the record books for being the driest place on earth. To those who visit, however, the extreme statistics take a back seat to its hypnotic, soul-stirring beauty, as well as the glimpse it offers, through the abyss of geological time, of Earth’s innermost secrets. It’s a place of Martian landscapes and eerie ghost towns, vast salt flats and tiny microclimates, minerals and mummies.
It’s a place where one confronts nature at its most sublime.
As novelist Paul Bowles once wrote of the Sahara: “in the desert one is in the midst of something that is absolute…and the absolute has no price.”
Absolute Desert
Many rains ago—so begins a Mapuche legend still told in parts of the Atacama—two giant serpents waged a fierce battle for dominion over the earth. Kai-Kai, the more aggressive, was the spirit that inhabited the waters. In his rage he sought to destroy humans for their neglect by creating a deluge with his tail. This angered Tren-Tren, the spirit of the land, who responded by elevating the mountains above the flood and bearing men and women to safety on his back (the stragglers he transformed into birds or fish).
After a seismic but inconclusive face-off, the serpents made a truce. Earth and ocean would retire to their proper places. But the mountains had been pushed up permanently, and the waters had left their mark upon the boundless sands.
As it turns out, the Mapuche basically had it right. As scientists today investigate why the Atacama is so much drier than anyplace else on the planet, what they’ve found has served to confirm the ancient memories preserved in the legend.
Plate tectonics are the key. Some 150 million years ago, the Atacama was completely under water, a fact attested to by the gypsum deposits scattered over its valleys. (Gypsum is a rock that only exists in the ocean in a dissolved state; it solidifies when the waters recede.) At some point the Pacific Coastal Plate, whose edge once lay off the western coast of South America, began moving east, burrowing under the continental shelf and in the process pushing up both the Atacama region and the long spine of the Andes, causing it to shed its water. This created the altiplano—high plain—on which the Atacama lies, at an altitude of some two miles above sea level.
Hence the Mapuche legend: desert sands rising from roiling waters.
But that wasn’t all. Plate tectonics also engendered two further conditions that make the Atacama the bone-dry place it is today. The first is the barrier of the Andes. The great cordillera lies just to the east of the Atacama, blocking all the moisture that would otherwise flow westward from the Amazon region in an effect scientists call a “rain shadow,” a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain. When the shifting plates erected the great mountain chain, they effectively sealed the Atacama’s parched fate.
Equally important is the Humboldt Current. In the titanic slip-and-slide of the Earth’s crust all those millions of years ago, a gap opened between Antarctica and South America, through which cold water began to flow north. That stream of icy water—named after its discoverer, the 19th-century naturalist Alexander von Humboldt—cools the oceans along South America’s west coast, preventing evaporation. When a hot-air mass from off the land immobilizes this cold water under a high-pressure ceiling, bingo: no rainfall.
The upshot? There are places in the Atacama that haven’t seen rain for 40 million years. An “absolute desert,” as scientists say.
Martians and Microclimates
So is the Atacama utterly inhospitable to living things? A barren waste, like Mars?
Not exactly.
While it’s true the desert’s rust-streaked hills have an extraterrestrial aspect (they’ve been used by NASA scientists to test Mars space probes), the vagaries of the Chilean landscape mean that in certain parts, at least, life is surprisingly abundant.
Take, for example, the slopes moistened by the camanchaca, a coastal fog that rises from the sea. Here the Pacific vapor provides enough humidity to create a tiny but lush rainforest in the midst of the badlands. In this dripping, glade-like world, lizards scurry on the forest floor amidst air that savors of humus.
Meanwhile, farther east, the humidity of the Amazon rises to the Andean peaks that overlook the Atacama, creating streams that irrigate small green patches called bofedales, used by Aymara herdsmen for grazing their flocks. These streams flow downward to the sea, leveling off into basins where they’re dried out into large salt pans. The largest and most famous is the Salar de Atacama, home to pink algae, which are fed upon by tiny brine animals. These in turn are devoured by flamingos, who absorb the keratin pigment from the algae, giving them their pink color. Some Chilean flamingos even stamp the water in a kind of flamenco-like dance to stir up brine shrimp and fly larvae from the bottom.
Other species have also found their niche in the Atacama. Guanacos, vicunas, viscachas (which resemble chinchillas), hummingbirds, South American gray foxes, and Darwin’s leaf-eared mice can all be spotted, even as Humboldt penguins and sea lions bob in the waters off the coast. Ample testimony, all, to nature’s resourcefulness.
Cerro Unita’s Geoglyph (Photo Credit: Sznegra)
Human Traces
At Cerro Unita, on a low hillside near a looping dirt road, a giant is resting.
His arms are bent at the elbows, as though making to stretch and shake off his long slumber, but for some 1,000 years, he’s never quite made it. Even now, his image continues to gaze up blankly at the sky, as though longing to return to some otherworldly home.
Cerro Unita’s geoglyph, formed by displacing the stones on the desert’s topsoil, is just one reminder that humans too inhabit the Atacama. At 390 feet, the world’s largest anthropomorphic figure probably represents a deity of some sort, but there are other figures, especially at Chug Chug some 500 miles away, whose designs include llama caravans, lizards, shepherds, and geometric figures. Archaeologists today speculate that these etchings were intended as markers for nomads as they made their way across the desert wastes.
Even more eerie are the ghost towns that dot the plains. In the late 19th century, the discovery of vast deposits of nitrates made the Atacama a boom territory. Seemingly overnight, the so-called “nitrate pampa” sprouted some 80 oficinas, ramshackle mining towns built to cash in on the desert’s bonanza. When the crash came in the 1930s due to the development of synthetic nitrates, the towns were abandoned, but the empty worker barracks, rusting trains, dead machinery, and vast fields of crosses in the improvised cemeteries remain, a disquieting sermon on impermanence. On one 70-mile stretch of Chile’s Route 25, the skeletons of 20 different towns rustle in the wind.
The last word on disquiet, however, is had by the Chinchorro mummies, the oldest human specimens on earth. Dating back as far as 5000 B.C., the remains from this seaside community of hunter-gatherers are still being unearthed by archaeologists today, and include—heartbreakingly—fetuses interred with their mothers. On display in the museum at the University of Tarapaca in Arica, they serve as yet another window the Atacama provides on the long corridor of our earthly origins.
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La Mirada bank robbery suspect heading to trial
Steven Gary Platis, 44, of Whittier was arrested early Monday in Hesperia. He is suspected of pulling three bank robberies in La Mirada as "The Balding Bandit."
By Ruby Gonzales | rugonzales@scng.com | San Gabriel Valley Tribune
LOS ANGELES – A Whittier man suspected of robbing a La Mirada bank will be heading back to criminal court.
A judge on Wednesday found Steven Platis mentally competent to stand trial, according to Shiara Davila-Morales, spokeswoman for the District Attorney’s Office.
The mental competency issue was heard at a Los Angeles Court. The ruling means criminal proceedings against the 44-year-old Platis will resume.
Davila-Morales said Platis was in Downey Superior Court on Thursday and returns to court Nov. 10 to set a date for his preliminary hearing.
His attorney, Cynthia Vargas, didn’t return a phone call Friday. She has previously declined comment on the case.
Platis is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles in lieu of $155,000 bail.
Detectives allege Platis is “The Balding Bandit” who robbed the Chase Bank at 15128 Rosecrans Ave. on May 14 and July 23 and the Banco Popular at 12333 La Mirada Blvd. on Sept. 7.
The FBI gave the bandit that moniker because of his receding hairline.
“The Balding Bandit” used a note demanding money during the bank robberies. While he claimed to have a weapon, no gun was seen. He put the money into a bag and walked out of the banks.
Prosecutors charged Platis with one count of second-degree robbery stemming from the Sept. 7 heist at the Banco Popular. He’s pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The criminal complaint also alleges that he committed the robbery while out on bail on an unrelated 2009 drug case.
Platis’ other case is being heard in Norwalk Superior Court. He is accused of possessing a controlled substance for sale.
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Ruby Gonzales
Ruby Gonzales started working for the company in 1991. Since then she has written about cities, school districts, crimes, cold cases, courts, the San Gabriel River, local history, anime, insects, forensics and the early days of the Internet when people still referred to it as the "information superhighway." Her current beat includes breaking news, crimes and courts for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star News and Whittier Daily News. When not in crime reporter mode, she frequents the remaining bookstores in the San Gabriel Valley, haunts craft stores or gets dragged to eateries by a relative who is a foodie.
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https://www.sfgate.com/books/article/The-Everything-Store-by-Brad-Stone-4968901.php
'The Everything Store,' by Brad Stone
By Caleb Garling
Published 5:53 pm PST, Friday, November 8, 2013
The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon, by Brad Stone
Photo: Little, Brown
Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon
By Brad Stone
(Little, Brown; 372 pages; $28)
"How do you plan to handle the narrative fallacy?" Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, asks Brad Stone at the start of his book, "The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon." The moment is both an homage to Bezos' intelligence and an acknowledgment that this book, no matter how detailed, will over-distill the sprawling digital marketplace and mysterious chief executive.
Bezos is, of course, correct. Biographers (and book reviewers) are always doomed to oversimplify their subject. But through hundreds of interviews and years of covering the company as a journalist, Stone - a senior writer for Bloomberg Businessweek in San Francisco - does a pretty good job capturing Amazon's meteoric rise. There are the expected archetypes: entrepreneurs in garages, backstabbings and skin-of-the-teeth deals. None of the drama puts you on the edge of your seat - we generally know how things turn out. But to any reader yearning for the chronology - we'll get to that word choice in a bit - of a company second only to Google in its command of the Internet and unchallenged in its command of Internet commerce, this book is well worth reading.
Already Amazon has issued a statement condemning "The Everything Store" as one-sided - ironic considering Bezos, according to Stone, declined to give him more than an hour of his time for the book. (Few tech companies are more fortified in silence than Amazon.) Otherwise, Stone leans on past interviews with the CEO and interviews that the company did grant him. Over more than 300 pages, Amazon is painted as a brutally competitive workplace, with long hours and devoid of any "techie" playfulness. That portrayal doesn't do Amazon many favors in the hiring market.
I grew frustrated, when reading about the long hours and bellicose meetings, with the dearth of explanation of why so many people (seemed to) put up with it. At one point, we read of an early employee who worked such long hours he never noticed his car had been impounded and eventually auctioned off. Stone constantly shows Bezos belittling people, calling them names. But it just happens.
And that's it. You want Stone to call timeout and dissect how this "anti-Google" environment seems to foster a sort of collective Stockholm syndrome. Is it fame, fortune, buying into Bezos' digitized future? We're not sure. From my conversations with former and current Amazon employees, Stone painted a generally accurate picture of the work environment, but it's fair to point out that avoiding this question gives some credence to Amazon's complaints about one-sidedness.
Bezos has long been reputed as one of the most driven, analytic and obsessive CEOs in technology - Steve Jobs if you replace taking LSD with taking advanced mathematics. "The Everything Store" does little to dispel this, but also does little to augment it either. References to Bezos' (in)famous laugh start to feel like a crutch to inject humanity in the seemingly cyborg executive. His upbringing is chronicled, but not having Bezos really participate in the conversation leaves the story flat. We know almost all we're going to find out about Jeff Bezos, the person, by the end of the first chapter. (At one point, Stone unearths Bezos' estranged biological father, which was solid gumshoeing but a little bizarre and perhaps over the line.)
The question that Stone does not tackle with enough force is a simple one: everything else. He didn't need Bezos or Amazon's PR gatekeepers for that angle. Amazon redefined not only commerce, but the basic architecture of our economy. At this point in Amazon's "Age," as the title claims, we're far better served dedicating pages to how Internet commerce is reshaping job markets and the way we live, than rehashing executive disagreements from the '90s.
That's why I call the book a "chronology." We travel down a timeline and our cockpit is the Amazon offices. Authors, small-bookstore owners, a distribution center worker displaced by Bezos' famed robots, or even a FedEx guy are largely forgotten. How has Amazon affected our cost of living? How would the elimination of "running to the store" change basic family mechanics? Questions like these are called for in this new Age.
Amazon's battles with big-box stores and the publishing industry are rehashed, but largely as the shrewd techies beating the pants off the old guys who won't get with the program. That might be accurate, but the effect spreads much further than bloodied and vindicated executives.
"The Everything Store" does offer absorbing management insights, and any businessperson will go to school on Bezos' well-documented negotiation tactics. Insiders will get a serious glimpse at an industry behemoth. Economic libertarians will find a poster child (if they hadn't already) in Bezos. And Prime members will certainly have echoes of colorful anecdotes the next time they're shopping.
Caleb Garling covers business and technology for The San Francisco Chronicle. E-mail: cgarling@sfchronicle.com
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Artists & Performers
Sponsors & Funders
History of Sheffield Carnival
Sheffield Carnival
Our mission is to create and coordinate an annual carnival in Sheffield.
A free, family friendly inclusive event incorporating vibrant costumes, a street parade, music, food and cultural activities which reflects the diverse range of international cultures within the city.
We aim to:
Increase access to and participation in carnival arts
Nurture interest in the diverse cultural heritage of carnival
Bring the community together by providing a conduit to promote community cohesion.
Strive for excellence in the development of skills and knowledge of carnival arts
We will accomplish this by:
Developing strategic partnerships with local arts and culture organisations to develop their skills and knowledge of carnival arts enabling them to promote and sustain carnival artist skills
Engaging with the local community, schools, colleges and universities to increase access to and participation in carnival arts in order to develop and showcase local skills and talent
Encouraging participation of people both young and old, from a range of diverse backgrounds to get involved in carnival activities and express themselves through the medium of carnival arts, in order to foster community cohesion
Share, celebrate and promote the heritage and culture of carnival in order to engage and excite diverse audiences and participants.
We are Supreme Origins a not-for-profit group whose aim is to promote lasting culture, heritage awareness and opportunities for diverse communities to come together and celebrate their differences through the means of carnival.
Supreme Origins was formed when a few friends whose lasting friendships were built on their shared involvement and experiences of previous Sheffield Carnivals, which ran throughout the 1980’s to 1990’s.
The group perceive that cultural diversity is becoming more fragmented in the city, although cultural diversity is growing, and want to create and coordinate a carnival event that could bring people together, to share and celebrate the many cultures in Sheffield.
Most of our group have fond memories of Sheffield Carnival which took place during the 1980’s but sadly came to an end by the early 1990’s. You can find out more from the Sheffield carnival history page.
Supreme Origins has been set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee and we offer our time on a voluntary basis, we are keen to recruit more volunteers to assist us in achieving our goals.
Jesrine Clarke-Darrington
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Dr Tulio Maximo is an award-winning Brazilian designer and ergonomist with expertise in Human-Centred and Inclusive Design. He holds a Master and a PhD degree from Loughborough University in the UK. Dr Maximo PhD research had focused on translating current good practices in assistive technology and wheelchair services into the Brazilian healthcare services.
His work had received a number of awards from institutions such as IDSA, Banco do Brasil and Royal College of Arts. His award-winning designs include products, services, and social enterprises, including the Ciranda chair for disabled toddlers. Dr Maximo has received funding from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Prêmio Fundação Banco do Brasil de Tecnologia Social, and Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (FINEP).
Before Joining PolyU school of Design Dr Maximo worked as a product designer at Instituto Noisinho da Silva and an associate lecturer in Sketching, Service Design, and Ergonomics at Loughborough University.
Main Publications
Maximo, T. 2018. Not just the right for a wheelchair but the right wheelchair: a multi-site study of the wheelchair public service provision in Belo Horizonte city, Brazil. Doctoral Thesis, Loughborough University.
Maximo, T. and Clift, L. 2017. Not just the right to a wheelchair but the right wheelchair – improving Brazilian wheelchair service delivery. IN: Proceedings of the 14th Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, Shefield 11-15 September, 2017. Amsterdam: IOS Press.
Maximo, T. and Clift, L. 2016. Assessing service delivery systems for assistive technology in Brazil using HEART study quality indicators. Journal Technology and Disability. 2016; 27(4):161-170
Maximo, T. and Clift, L.2015. Assessing service delivery systems for assistive technology in Brazil using HEART study quality indicators. IN: Proceedings of the 13th Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, Budapest, 9-12 September. Amsterdam: IOS Press.
Maximo, T. and Foureaux, E. 2011. Oficina da Ciranda: a social and sustainable technology case. In:Proceedings of the Include 11 Conference, Royal College of Arts, London 2011.
Foureaux, E. and Maximo, T. 2009. Inclusive School Desk. In:Proceedings of the Include 09 Conference, Royal College of Arts, London 2009.
Hometown: Belo Horizonte
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Royal Greenland AS
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Royal Greenland A/S
Address: Langerak 15, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
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Address: Syrjälätie 4C, 01800 Klaûkkala
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Address: Postbox 151, 1309 N-Rud
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Address: Flygledaregatan 5a, 212 39 Malmö
Phone: +46 040-237880
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Address: Hellebarden 7, 9230 Svenstrup J
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We take pride in our history and invest in our future
Royal Greenland makes new ground for the seafood industry by combining the proud Greenlandic fishing and hunting traditions with Denmark’s position as one of Europe’s greatest fishing nations.
For more than 230 years, Royal Greenland has been associated with first class seafood. Our history dates back to 1774, where trade in Greenland was united under the Danish State, which founded The Royal Greenlandic Trade Department.
Trademark for High Quality
The Royal Greenland Trade Department had a state monopoly until 1950 and existed up to 1985, when it was converted to the export company Proeks (later Royal Greenland). Soon after, Royal Greenland was established as a trademark for Greenlandic articles of particular high quality. In 1979, the Greenland Home Rule Government took over the corporation and in 1990, it was formed as an independent limited company. Today, Royal Greenland is considered the economic flagship of Greenland.
Royal Seafood
For centuries, Royal Warrants have been granted to companies and individuals servicing and supplying the Royal Family and the Royal Household. In 1985, Royal Greenland was granted such a warrant and we are proud to be a steady supplier of quality seafood to the Royal Danish Court.
As a leading company on the seafood market, we focus on improving our techniques and products to match the needs of the modern consumer.
Our latest investments include:
– Refurbishment of our two main prawn processing facilities in Ilulissat and Sisimiut, Greenland, with state of the art equipment, allowing us to provide even better quality prawns.
– A lumpfish roe processing facility in Germany allowing us to offer fresh roe from our own fisheries in Greenland.
– A new factory in Denmark focusing on Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology, or Easy Pack as we call it here at Royal Greenland.
Royal Greenland also cooperates with private and public research institutions in order to continue developing our processing, production and distribution techniques.
The North Atlantic Champion
At Royal Greenland, we strive to have the strongest market position and strongest market presence in all global markets that have long-term potential for our products. Simultaneously, we wish to become the largest global supplier of Greenland Halibut and cold-water prawns – and of other North Atlantic species in which we can achieve this position
We sustainably maximize the value of the North Atlantic marine resources to which we have access for the benefit of Greenland
The North Atlantic Champion – We are closest to the fish, closest to the customers and closest to the consumers
Royal Greenland is proud to present a broad range of high quality seafood products from our own fisheries and from selected suppliers around the world.
Based on our long term experience and access to some of the world’s finest seafood, we are able to offer to our customers a unique assortment of seafood.
Royal Greenland caters to all customer segments in our own brand or as supplier for private labels. Our customers include retailers, food service professionals in a variety of sectors, public institutions and industrial operators.
We work closely with each customer and can adapt to individual requirements. We develop products and packaging proactively in order to offer our customers a selection of modern and market-ready products. We also engage in customer specific development projects.
Some of the finest natural food that nature has to offer is Shellfish. All over the world shellfish is valued and perceived as an exquisite, quality food item.
The Shellfish assortment from Royal Greenland contains delicacies from around the globe. From the cold Arctic waters around Greenland and Canada, we provide some of the world’s finest cold water prawns, snow crab and lumpfish roe primarily caught by our own fishing fleet.
Imported from warmer latitudes, we offer a variety of warm water prawns, crayfish and mussels. These are sourced by our experienced sourcing department and quality tested by our local Quality Assurance Officers.
Natural Fish
Royal Greenland is pleased to welcome you in our world of natural fish. We take pride in delivering outstanding natural fish products to our customers.
Our unique Greenlandic heritage includes living on the premises of nature. For more than 200 years, Royal Greenland has fished in the waters around Greenland and the traditional fishing methods and ancient ways of predicting nature are still valued and used today along with advanced modern technology.
Smoked and marinated fish
At Royal Greenland, we use the finest seafood and special marinating and smoking techniques to give you a delicious selection of smoked and marinated seafood products.
Royal Greenland primarily smokes halibut from Greenland and salmon from. Originally, fish was smoked in order to prolong its shelf life. Today, however, fish is first and foremost smoked because it provides a powerful, delicious and spicy flavour.
Cold smoking
At Royal Greenland, we use glowing beech embers for smoking and all products are handmade. The smoke is lead to the smoking cabin where the fish is placed. The fish are first salted and then smoked at 21°C to 23°C for 4-12 hours depending on the type of fish. Aromas in the smoke give the fish its characteristic taste.
Hot smoking
Hot smoked products have a firmer texture and the taste is more full bodied than cold smoked products, due to the heat treatment taking place during the smoking process. Smoking takes place at around 70°C and takes 2-3 hours. These products are also hand made.
Marinating
Many people are familiar with Grav lax, which is an old Nordic way of preserving fish through marinating them in sugar, salt and spices. Traditionally, spices and herbs such as dill and juniper are used, but Royal Greenland also offers new versions with lemon, lime and different types of pepper.
– Natural fish
– Smoked and marinated fish
Ekkofisk AS
Nagel Danmark AS
Bornholms AS
Venmark Fisk AS
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Let the Privacy Wars Begin!
by David Wallace | Jul 23, 2007
I was asked recently if Google’s dominance in search would ever change, at least anytime soon, to which I responded that I did not believe so unless they make a major mistake. And what is the most crucial area that Google needs to pay close attention to? How they handle privacy.
More and more Internet users are worried about the amount of information Google and other search engines have on them. In fact, my father recently told me that he was through with Google because he feels they have become a type of “big brother.” He does not trust their privacy policy practices.
Experian Acquires Hitwise for $240 Million
by David Wallace | Apr 19, 2007
Another big acquisition has taken place. Experian, a global information solutions company has agreed to acquire Hitwise, a leading Internet marketing intelligence company for $ 240 million in cash. This not even a week after Google agrees to acquire DoubleClick for an astounding $ 3.1 billion and rumors yesterday that eBay is looking to acquire StumbleUpon.
Can’t We All Just Get Along? Apparently Google, Microsoft and Yahoo Can!
by David Wallace | Nov 16, 2006
Announced at PubCon in Las Vegas, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo have agreed to come together and accept a standard protocol for submitting web pages to their crawlers via site maps. Google was the first to develop a site maps program where one could submit a feed to the Google index and not only ensure their pages are crawled but identify any potential problems. Now MSN and Yahoo follow suit. A new site (Sitemaps.org) has been launched that will contain more information on the subject.
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Jim Brunner
Seattle aims to clear out The Jungle homeless camp
Originally published May 17, 2016 at 10:17 am Updated May 17, 2016 at 8:06 pm
State and city officials Tuesday announced plans to move people out of Seattle’s homeless encampment known as The Jungle.
Joseph O’Sullivan
Christine Clarridge
Seattle Times staff reporters
State and city officials Tuesday said they will move people out of Seattle’s homeless encampment known as The Jungle in the next few weeks, but some residents there say the plan won’t succeed.
Officials intend to connect the encampment’s residents with shelter and social services, as they clean up health hazards like garbage and human waste.
Then, state and city agencies will improve access to the area for maintenance workers and first responders, and ponder a plan for the future of the site.
The Jungle, on a wooded expanse of land stretching along Interstate 5 from Sodo to Beacon Hill, has had a troubled reputation that culminated with a January shooting that killed two and injured three others.
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The shootings came just months after city and King County officials deemed the homelessness problem so bad it required a state-of-emergency declaration.
In a Tuesday morning news conference along with city and state officials, Jeff Lilley, president of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, said some housing already has been set aside for the encampment’s estimated 300 people.
“We’re going to do our best to offer shelter, housing where we can find it,” Lilley said.
Union Gospel Mission outreach teams will over the next few weeks attempt to build relationships with people at the encampment.
They’ll offer shelter beds and help with transitional housing, case management, addiction treatment, food assistance and medical services.
The camp’s inhabitants may also receive motel vouchers and travel assistance.
While a city official said arrests aren’t anticipated to clear the encampment, Lilley acknowledged the difficulty of helping those with addiction or mental-health problems, legal troubles and poverty.
“We’re dealing with a difficult population that is a little jaded about the services that are provided,” Lilley said. Regardless, “We’re going to do our best to provide just about any option that’s reasonable.”
The plan envisions an encampment-free future. After people have been moved, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will clear fire hazards, debris and brush from under the highway.
The city will then remove debris and vegetation from the hillside above.
WSDOT also will improve the gravel roads running alongside the freeway to ease access for first responders, outreach teams and maintenance workers.
And the city will hire an independent consultant to work with officials and community stakeholders to recommend options for how the site will be used and accessed in the future.
The plan will be funded with city money and $1 million approved this year in the state’s transportation budget for WSDOT to tackle problems at The Jungle. The mission won’t be accepting funds from the city or state for its role.
Sen. Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, called the plan a “people-centric approach” and “very real, front-line tactical support that goes to the core of people’s needs.”
Encampments may be a short-term solution for homelessness in some cases, Carlyle said.
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But with The Jungle, “I just think we’re better than this as a state, than to allow this kind of dangerous environment without a support system to make it work,” he added.
Reaction to the news was similar among residents at The Jungle.
The half-dozen people interviewed Tuesday said they thought it was a bad idea that would not ultimately succeed.
First off, residents wanted to know when the presumed closure would occur and how it would be handled.
One man, who did not want to give his name, said, “There are 500 of us. Where do they want us to go?”
Another man, who described himself as a disabled veteran, said that despite some problems in The Jungle, it is a better and more humane living space than the streets.
“A lot of people up here have all kinds of dilemmas,” said the man, who said he receives money each month but it’s not enough to get a place of his own. “But this a righteous place and we all work together. One person will get the water. Another will get pallets, and we all try to keep it clean. This is a wholesome place.”
Jean-Claude Rochon, 62, is another veteran who says he’s been living in the Jungle for more than 20 years. “It’s not going to work,” he said. “What are they going to do? Bulldoze like they did in 2000? Put a fence around it? Kick us over to Dearborn? We’ll just get back in.”
Another man who didn’t want to be named said people are not overly worried.
“It’s going to take them a long time and cost a lot of money,” the man said. He said some people are starting to move their belongings to another place temporarily, but will return once the city’s interest dies down.
Information from The Seattle Times archives is included in this report. Joseph O'Sullivan: 360-236-8268 or josullivan@seattletimes.com. On Twitter @OlympiaJoe
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Everything You Need to Know About Hashtags
Isabella Andersen @IsabellaA740
The use of hashtags for social media marketing is nothing new, but we wanted to provide a one-stop resource that tells you if you should use hashtags, how many hashtags to use, where to find trending hashtags and what kind of exposure hashtags can give you across Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram and more.
Hopefully this guide will help you on your hashtag journey.
The History of the Hashtag
The hashtag symbol itself came into existence sometime around the 14th century.
Before it was used on telephones and Twitter, the hashtag came from “lb,” the Latin abbreviation for “pound”. Thus, we (in the U.S.) called it the pound sign for a while.
According to dictionary.com, the hashtag’s official name is the 'octothorpe', a name invented by telephone technicians when they added the symbol to telephone keypads.
It wasn’t called hashtag until its usage became popular on social media.
The hashtag's usage as a way to find posts about a common topic began with the below tweet in 2007, suggesting that people used hashtags to create groups on Twitter.
— Chris Messina (@chrismessina) August 23, 2007
From there, hashtags gained momentum, eventually becoming the social media staple it is today.
So, now that we know how the hashtag came into existence, we can look at how to use hashtags on each social media platform.
How to Use Hashtags on Facebook
Using hashtags on Facebook can get your posts more exposure - but you have to use them the right way.
Here are some tips for using hashtags on Facebook:
Don't use too many hashtags - This will make your business look annoying and/or spammy. Instead, go for 1-2 hashtags per post for the best engagement. If you use more than two hashtags in a Facebook post, research suggests you'll see less engagement.
Make your Facebook post public (and make sure to allow people to follow you) - Otherwise, only friends and followers will see your posts with hashtags. When you make your Facebook post public, it will enable anyone to see the post if they search for a hashtag that you've included in a post.
How to Use Hashtags on Twitter
Tweets with hashtags tend to see significantly more engagement that tweets without, but as usual, there are rules about using hashtags on Twitter, including how to use hashtags in Twitter ads.
Tweets with 1-2 hashtags see, on average, around 21% more engagement - The key tip here is don't go overboard. Just a couple of hashtags in your tweet should do the trick.
Tweets with hashtags generate more retweets - But tweets that specifically ask followers to "retweet" (not "RT" - you have to spell it out) will get you even more engagement.
Be careful using hashtags in ads on Twitter - Research shows that you'll probably get more ad clicks if you don't use a hashtag.
Research trending hashtags for maximum impact - Twitonomy is a great resource to find analytics for trending hashtags.
If it seems as if the sweet spot across all social media platforms is 1-2 hashtags, this is not the case on Instagram. That's probably why so many Instagram posts have seemingly endless hashtags.
Here are some tips for using hashtags on Instagram:
Always use hashtags on Instagram - You'll get 12.6% more engagement on average, so it pays to use relevant tags.
More hashtags is okay on Insta - Reports show that Instagram posts with 11 hashtags generate the highest levels of engagement on average
The upper limit is 30 hashtags per post - You probably don't need to use them all (see previous point), but you can add in a lot more hashtags on your Instagram posts.
How to Use Hashtags on Google+
Hashtags on Google+ are different than hashtags on other platforms. They'll still help you reach more people than posts that don't include hashtags, but that's where the similarities end.
Here's what you should know about hashtags on Google+:
Hashtags have a greater influence on Google+ than other platforms - If you want to get more engagement on Google Plus, hashtags are the key.
Hashtags on G+ can have SEO benefits - If you search for a hashtag on Google, you may see a sidebar that shows Google+ posts related to your search.
Optimal numbers vary - There's not a lot of research on Google+ hashtags, so go for 1-3 hashtags as a general guide
How to Use Hashtags on LinkedIn
LinkedIn hasn't always supported hashtags, but, LinkedIn hashtags are back. You can use them in pretty much the same way you'd use a hashtag anywhere else.
People can search for hashtags on LinkedIn in the same way they can on other platforms, and LinkedIn uses hashtags to monitor what's important to users so it can show them more relevant content.
This is how you should use hashtags on LinkedIn:
Add hashtags to your business's profile - This can give you more visibility across the site.
Use hashtags in LinkedIn Publisher posts - If you write long-form content on LinkedIn, add some relevant hashtags to the body of your article to help LinkedIn categorize your content and show it to interested users.
No optimal number - Because hashtags are a newer feature on LinkedIn (or at least, a returning one), there isn't a lot of research on how many hashtags to use, so it's best to stick to the 1-2 rule for now. That should give you more exposure without making you look like spam.
More Tips for Using Hashtags for Social Media Marketing
As with all things marketing, you should do a little research on hashtags before you go throwing them into every social media post you publish for your business.
Look at what your competition is doing with hashtags. Are they using any at all? Do they bombard their followers with hashtags? Is their strategy driving customer engagement?
If they're doing a good job, try to mimic what they're doing for a while until you get the hang of it, then build your own hashtag strategy off the back of that.
Hashtag Research Tools
Not sure which hashtags to use? Here are some tools to help you get started.
Ritetag - I used Ritetag to find hashtags with high engagement rates when I managed our Twitter account.
Twitonomy - I mentioned this earlier, but in case you missed it, Twitonomy will monitor Twitter hashtag analytics for you.
Hashtagify - This is another tool that will help you find trending Twitter hashtags.
That covers the basics of hashtags across the major platforms - though worth noting you can now use hashtags on Pinterest too.
Wherever you use them, hopefully this guide has provided some guidance and inspiration to get your hashtag strategy on track.
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Crime and community safety
Victims' Champion
The Council has a Victims' Champion dedicated to providing help and support to victims of anti-social behaviour.
What is a Victims' Champion?
The Victims' Champion is here to provide emotional and practical support to victims of anti-social behaviour.
How can the Victims' Champion help?
The Victims' Champion can provide:
someone to talk to, in confidence;
advice on the procedures and tools used to tackle anti-social behaviour;
information on who to report anti-social behaviour to;
what you can expect from agencies responsible for dealing with anti-social behaviour;
liaison with other organisations on your behalf, requesting updates where necessary;
information on other sources of help; and
support if you have to give evidence in Court.
Who can the Victims' Champion help?
The Victims' Champion can offer support to all victims of anti-social behaviour, particularly repeat or vulnerable victims.
When dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour, South Tyneside Homes' Anti-social Behaviour Unit will consider your individual support needs. This could include a referral to the Council's Victims' Champion.
How can I contact the Victims' Champion?
For more information, or if you are a victim of anti-social behaviour, contact 0191 424 6508 to speak to your Victims' Champion in confidence.
What do victims say?
Mrs R, from South Shields, a victim of anti-social behaviour said:
'Knowing that I've got someone to talk to who will listen to me and get back to me is brilliant. I feel like there's light at the end of the tunnel.'
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Brimbank & North West, Melton & Moorabool
Caroline Springs medical site sold for $12 million
by Sumeyya Ilanbey
The Active Medical site in Caroline Springs has been snapped up by Hong Kong investors for $12.5 million. Photo: Google Images
Hong Kong investors have snapped up a Caroline Springs medical supersite for an eye-watering $12.5 million.
The Active Medical site, at 224-226 and 228-232 Caroline Springs Boulevard, attracted a number of international and domestic investors, who pushed the price beyond the projected $11 million.
It is the biggest medical site sale in Victoria this year, according to Jimmy Tat of commercial real estate agent CBRE.
Touted as an investment offering an “unparalleled combination of prime location, modern improvements, blue chip tenants and return profile,” the medical supersite is 3135 square metres and home to a radiologist, dentist and general practitioners.
The combined rental income is more than $665,000 a year.
CBRE spruiked the site as being within walking distance of the new Caroline Springs train station and located within Victoria’s “booming western growth corridor”.
“[The site] holds a unique position in its market, with a strong tenant retention history and has the benefit of significant future development upside,” its listing for the site said.
“Key attributes of this outstanding property include premium medical investment with six tenancies to well-established medical tenants … [and] direct pedestrian access to CS Square and Central Shopping Centre.”
Mr Tat said: “[The site] was predominantly seen as a secure asset and [offering a service] that is a necessity.
“The client was mentioning that the west is growing and he knows there’s a need for these types of services. There are more suburbs being created and population is growing rapidly.”
The site is located in a comprehensive development zone that allows for a six-storey development, subject to council approval.
The corner block backs on to the carpark at Caroline Springs Central Square and is across the road from Lakeview Senior College and Quest apartments.
The sale was achieved through an expressions of interest process, which closed on August 15. Settlement is scheduled to be by the end of November.
Runway causes a noise in Keilor
Tate Papworth
Witnesses sought following cycling fatality
Stony silence on creek funding
Kealba plans slammed
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Topologies
With a single router, there's a single possible topology: one access point, with wired backhaul (meaning an Ethernet cable run from its WAN port to your Internet connection). Most people usually can't even choose where to put the router, since "where the Internet comes in" is frequently not easily changed.
Moving to three routers/APs/nodes changes the playing field. Will you use a star topology (all child nodes connected directly to the router) or a bus topology (child 2 connects to child 1, which connects to the router)? Will you use wired backhaul (Ethernet cables leading from each node to the next hop closer to the Internet), or Wi-Fi backhaul? If you're using Wi-Fi backhaul, will you use 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz, or both?
Mesh nodes can connect three ways
AiMesh takes some of these decisions away from you. You may use wired or Wi-Fi backhaul. But with Wi-Fi backhaul, you have no control over whether it selects 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz; AiMesh chooses. In my testing, my AiMesh Nodes were close enough that it felt comfortable with 5 GHz backhaul, so 5 GHz it was, whether I liked it or not.
This is a pretty simplistic selection algorithm with unfortunate implications. So that either band could be used for backhaul, all AiMesh Nodes must be on the same channel on both bands, which maximizes Wi-Fi congestion in your network. Making matters worse, once AiMesh has selected a band for backhaul, it appears to stick with it. I did not observe any eero or Plume-style dynamic selection of backhaul band during testing. If the backhaul is on 5 GHz and so are all the clients, then 5 GHz gets all its airtime used while 2.4 GHz sits idle.
One thing AiMesh will do to attempt to avoid congestion is bandsteer clients from the backhaul band to the other. In my case, this meant steering from 5 GHz (where all clients initially connected) to 2.4 GHz. To be clear, this is a good move: you don't want the traffic from your clients directly competing with its own backhaul for airtime. The problem is that ASUS still hasn't quite figured out how to manage band steering without continually disconnecting clients. I had major issues with band steering and stability both times I tested the solo RT-AC3200, and I had the same issues this time around with AiMesh.
When I allowed AiMesh to use a single SSID for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with Smart Connect enabled, it disconnected clients constantly - both under load (during testing) and while relatively idle.
Even looking at the network from Wi-Fi Analyzer on my Android phone was ridiculous - there are six beacons (SSID appearances) to see, one for each AP on each band (BSS). But at any given time, Wi-Fi Analyzer might only see one of them, might see all six, or any number in between. The SSID list - which should have been stable and unchanging - hopped around like crazy every time the viewport refreshed. Until ASUS figures out how to bandsteer clients without making the network unstable, readers would be wise to give each band a separate SSID, and distribute their devices manually to make best use of both.
AiMesh also decides whether each node will connect to another node, or directly to the main router. There's no indication anywhere in the UI how nodes are connected. You just have a standard Wi-Fi "signal" icon next to each node that indicatges the connection quality.
In my case, I deliberately placed the second Node where it wouldn't be able to get a decent connection directly to the router, so it was fairly obvious what was going on. Unfortunately, someone with a less intentional setup wouldn't be able to determine what their topology looked like, short of resorting to an RF spectrum analyzer or similar tool.
AiMesh's biggest appeal will be to people who already own a compatible ASUS router and are considering AiMesh to extend it. 22 different models currently support AiMesh and the list continues to grow, which can make the selection a daunting task. Since I already had an RT-AC1900P on hand, I took the easy way out and asked ASUS to send one of its RT-AC68U two-pack kits that would let me build a three-node AiMesh system.
My primary Wi-Fi test metric is application latency, where the application is a simulated web browsing experience. I simulate this experience using an open source tool called Netburn, which requests "webpages" frequently enough to match, but not exceed, a requested rate in Mbps.
Each "webpage" consists of sixteen separate 128K resources, fetched in parallel. The application latency is how long it takes from when the sixteen separate HTTP requests are sent out, to when all sixteen requests have finished coming back in. This adds up to 2 MB of data per page.
If this seems excessive, consider that Smallnetbuilder.com itself currently weighs in at 1.46 MB of data with 159 individual requests, and ESPN.com is 6.02 MB divided among a whopping 331 requests. In reality, an awful lot of the content you need to render each page you visit is fulfilled from cache that was populated the last time you visited it. This leads us to the relatively lightweight sixteen requests per page I use for testing. This is intended to be reasonably close to the number of resources your browser both can't fulfill from cache, and actually needs prior to being able to render the page visually.
A webpage consisting of sixteen 128K files works out to be 2 megabytes of data, which in turn translates to 16 megabits. If we request these fetches frequently enough to move 1 Mbps of traffic, that works out to a new page download once every sixteen seconds. This, in turn, is a pretty reasonable simulation of an actual human sitting in front of a machine and messing around actively on the Web. Whether it's clicking links or scrolling an infinite Facebook or Twitter feed, we're at least in the right general ballpark. So a 1 Mbps netburn "browsing" run is neither a torture test nor a cakewalk; it's a reasonable simulation of real-world activity.
All this explains my go-to benchmark, which is requesting a 1 Mbps stream of "web browsing" traffic from each STA, with enough randomly injected jitter to make sure we get a wide spectrum of the possible congestion effects. Injecting variation into the requests ensures multiple STAs might (or might not) request data at the same time, and either collide, or need to wait for the other to finish before making their own requests / receiving their own data. Once we've gathered all this data for a five minute run, we look at latency by percentile, from median (the most typical result) to 100th percentile (the worst result we got).
We can also request much higher rates of data - 4 Mbps, 8 Mbps, all the way up to 32 Mbps - to give us a better understanding of how, when, and why a system breaks down as increasing load is applied. These higher rates can be seen as roughly simulating a higher number of active users on the network, but truthfully veer much closer to "torture test" than an accurate simulation.
This all adds up to a lot of testing and data to analyze and absorb, and that's for each AiMesh configuration! As I began testing, I found AiMesh behaved very differently depending on the number of nodes and whether they were connected using Wi-Fi or Ethernet backhaul. STA connection also heavily influenced performance. In general, STAs tended to connect to the same node, but the band they connected to made a difference. In the end, I tested over eight different configurations of nodes, backhaul and STA connection!
So I'll be presenting the data boiled down into comparisons of different AiMesh configurations, with the common comparison point of the lone RT-AC1900P handling all four STAs. After all, we're trying to determine whether AiMesh actually improves Wi-Fi performance.
The floorplan below shows the location of the (up to) three AiMesh nodes and four STAs used in all tests. The STAs are four identical Samsung Chromebooks running GalliumOS each equipped with a Linksys WUSB-6300 external wireless adapter. All traffic comes from the netburn server, which is connected via Ethernet to an RT-AC1900P router LAN port.
Floorplan showing AP (node) and STA locations
Standalone RT-AC1900P router
When set up by itself and only hit with a light amount (1 Mbps rate) of traffic, the RT-AC1900P did a reasonable job under the conditions it had to work with. The 3,500 sq ft, multiple floor test environment is frankly too much to ask a single router to handle; while nobody likes an extra second or more of lag, doing as well as it did is a credit to the RT-AC1900P.
In the solo tests of the RT-AC1900P, I allowed it to use band steering to place the STAs on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz as it saw fit. It did a pretty good job; all STAs but STA B - the downstairs bedroom - are on 5 GHz. This results in a pretty long-range 5 GHz connection in STA A (the upstairs bedroom, at 40' and four walls away), but I don't fault its choice. The even longer range 2.4 GHz connection to STA A (about 70 feet, two walls, and one floor away) consumes a lot of airtime, so crowding B onto 2.4 GHz as well might not have worked any better.
Percentile latency (ms) - RT-AC1900P - 1 Mbps rate
The graph above plots application latency of each STA by percentile. Since we're measuring latency (delay), lower numbers are better. So this means, for example, that STA C and D latency was below 1.25 seconds for 80% of the measurements made. The graph shows we're looking at median page load times of > 500 ms even on our close range STAs C and D and > 1000 ms on all STAs by the 80th percentile. To me, this says that the RT-AC1900P is struggling with a relatively light load. Again, this is not a black mark against the router - this is far, far too wide a space to expect a single router to cover well with multiple, simultaneous active users.
The most useful data we get out of a simple, single-STA throughput test at each test site isn't so much the number in Mbps itself; it's an idea of how hard the router is struggling to reach each STA. Stations C and D - at about 30 feet and 20 feet and one interior wall away from the router - aren't ideal sites for the highest possible throughput, but they're well within the RT-AC1900P's effective range.
Single Station throughput - Mbps
Station A, at 40 feet and four interior walls away, represents a significant challenge for a 5 GHz connection. The RT-AC1900P manages about a quarter the throughput to the better placed stations; many routers can't handle a 5 GHz connection to that site at all. Finally, at close to seventy feet, an interior wall, and a floor at an oblique angle away, Station B is just plain ridiculous - even on the much longer-range, higher-penetration 2.4 GHz band. A station placed about ten feet closer in the same room wouldn't actually be able to connect at all, due to the line of sight then needing to punch through a concrete foundation slab and several feet of earth.
All of this suffices to give us a good, solid baseline. The RT-AC1900P is a pretty impressive long range router that services this house about as well as any single router could. But that doesn't mean "well enough to make everybody happy". So let's see if adding more routers in AiMesh can make things better.
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Hollywood directors and Nasa scientists: the unusual origins of beauty's most iconic items
Avon lipstick
In 1886 an American door-to-door book salesman, David H McConnell, needed a way to shift more stock.
As an unusual incentive to his customers, he offered a 'gift with purchase': a bottle of his home-made perfume, Little Dot.
The fragrance was a hit so he dropped the literature, declared himself a perfumer and launched the California Perfume Company.
He recruited a team to knock on doors and sell his scents to busy housewives. Sales were steady, but in 1928 McConnell increased his range to include lipsticks. With these came a new name: Avon Cosmetics (a nod to the river that runs through Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of McConnell's favourite playwright, Shakespeare).
Avon recruited more door-to-door reps every year, and is now the world's largest direct seller. The lipsticks remain bestsellers, with four sold every second - from a laptop or lounge near you.
From £4.99; avon.uk.com
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Skype governors to be parachuted into struggling rural schools
“Flexi Governors” will use Facetime or Skype to join governing body meetings at schools in remote parts of the country
Camilla Turner, Education Editor
9 June 2018 • 12:01am
Skype governors are to be parachuted into struggling rural schools, as the Education Secretary issues a “call to arms” to business leaders to help avert a crisis in the dwindling numbers of volunteers.
“Flexi Governors”, recruited from top management consultancy and accountancy firms, will use Facetime or Skype to join governing body meetings at schools in remote parts of the country.
While using a video call to dial into a meeting is “pretty standard” in the business world, Louise Cooper, chief executive of Governors for Schools, said it represents “quite a culture change” for schools where it is expected that all members will attend in person.
“When you look at London, the south-east and urban areas, it is much easier to fill vacancies because of the population,” she said.
“There are schools in some parts of the country where it is hard for us to find governors, and they are struggling to find governors. We have started to think creatively about how we can connect skilled people.”
Governors for Schools, a national charity, recruits governors from top city firms - including Deutsche Bank, Allen & Overy and PwC – and places them in schools around the country.
“We recruit mid-career professionals who want to have experience on a board,” Ms Cooper said. “Governing boards would normally meet around six times a year. We want to get an agreement from the school that a governor can come in person twice a year, and the other times dial in through Skype or Facetime.”
A report last year by the National Governance Association (NGA) found that almost a third of governing boards around the country have one or two vacancies.
The Education Secretary is issuing a “call to arms” to business leaders to help avert a crisis in the dwindling numbers of volunteers
The poll of over 5,000 governors and trustees also found that 61 per cent are aged 50 or over, and only four per cent are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds.
Governors for Schools is working with Accenture and KPMG to pilot the “Flexi Governor” scheme, which, if successful, will then be rolled out more widely.
Speaking at an NGA conference today Damian Hinds will urge business people to “play their part in bringing on the next generation” by signing up to become a school governor or trustee.
He will tell delegate that he is issuing a “call to arms” adding: “I want to urge people from different backgrounds, different professions, to come forward – offer up your time, your energy, your skills, your expertise”.
Mr Hinds is to write to 30,000 business leaders and urge them to encourage their employees to sign up as school governors. James Hutchinson, the headmaster at Foxwood Academy in Nottingham, said that his governing board agreed this week to take part in the Flexi Governors pilot.
“Getting governors to run schools is difficult, there is a surplus in some parts of the country and a deficit in others, particularly in rural areas” he said.
“Using Skype and Facetime in governing board meetings is a departure from the norm, but in ten or 15 years time, it might be just as normal as face to face.”
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Thousands of protesters take to the streets of Caracas amid nationwide Venezuela power outage
Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed acting president Juan Guaido speaks in Caracas Credit: AFP
Hannah Strange, Caracas
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Venezuelan economic crisis
Juan Guaido
Thousands of people took to the streets of Caracas on Saturday amid a nationwide power cut that has plunged crisis-hit Venezuela into further chaos and desperation for two days.
The capital bristled with the security forces of Nicolás Maduro as supporters of Juan Guaidó, the National Assembly leader recognised as the legitimate interim president by more than 50 countries, poured into the city centre.
It was a daring move by opponents of the Maduro government, both for the march’s unusual proximity to state installations and for it taking place amid the blackout that has almost entirely brought down the country’s communications.
The National Guard and riot police were out in force across the city, in some areas blocking the demonstrators’ passage.
The Telegraph counted eight army trucks full of soldiers and nine armoured vehicles and tanks in a convoy approaching the protest route.
A supporter of Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed acting president Juan Guaido, holds a policeman's face during a demonstration in Caracas Credit: AFP
On Avenida Victoria, the march’s destination, protesters faced off with riot police before the rally even officially began, following an early morning confrontation that had seen security forces fire tear gas at locals as they tried to detain those erecting a platform for speeches.
The atmosphere simmered as protesters, their anger heightened by the blackout, shouted at riot police with their shields raised.
“You are killers!” one woman shouted. “There is still no electricity, people are dying, and you are going to pay for this!”
“Soldiers, friends, the fight depends on you!” chanted others in the crowd, urging the security forces to come over to their side.
Once again, it was almost impossible to communicate in Caracas or across most of the country. Power had been restored in some areas of the capital and elsewhere for a few hours on Friday afternoon, before cutting out in the early evening. The grid began to partially function again on Saturday morning, but by midday the blackout had resumed.
Mr Maduro and his ministers have pinned the outage on “sabotage” at the Guri hydroelectric dam, accusing the US of waging an “electric war” against Venezuela. Jorge Rodriguez, the communications minister, has singled out Florida senator Marco Rubio for blame.
A police officer tries to put out a fire during a demonstration in Caracas Credit: AFP
But at the march in support of Mr Guaidó, such claims were ridiculed. “They always have an excuse to blame others,” Miguel Useche, a 72-year-old pensioner, told The Telegraph. “They have taken everything, I don’t know how many millions of millions they have looted,” he said, attributing the electrical collapse to corruption and lack of maintenance.
The outage has brought further hardship to a country where many are already struggling to survive amid punishing shortages of food and medicine.
As well as communications, water pumps have failed, food is rotting in fridges, businesses are shuttered and transport is virtually non existent. Petrol stations and grocery shops are running dry, with huge queues snaking around the few still operating.
At hospitals across the country, back up generators have failed or been insufficient to power life saving equipment. At a number, medical staff have been left ventilating premature babies or patients in critical condition by hand.
On Saturday an NGO reported that fifteen Venezuelans with advanced kidney disease had died after being unable to get dialysis during the country's extended power outage.
"Between yesterday and today, there were 15 deaths for lack of dialysis," said Francisco Valencia, director of the Codevida health rights group.
Carmen Yagres, a 38-year-old engineer, said Mr Maduro’s government must go. “We are here because people are dying,” she told the Telegraph. “It seems it doesn’t matter to them.”
She implored the US to intervene to end the crisis. “We need international help,” she told The Telegraph.
Mr Maduro, too, called supporters to the streets of Caracas on Saturday. The hardcore militants of his Socialist PSUV turned out, chanting patriotic slogans in defence of the fatherland against “imperialist aggression”.
But away from the rank and file, the mood was subdued, the thronging crowds of fervent supporters he has in the past commanded nowhere to be seen.
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United Futures make success start
The Club's Futures programme has enjoyed a promising start to the new campaign, as it competes in the U21 North Midland Development Football League.
The Futures team has enjoyed wins against Belper Town, Buxton, AFC Mansfield and Chesterfield, with the only blip coming with a defeat to Ilkeston.
In the recent fixture against Sheffield FC, a crowd in excess of 100, was treated to a thrilling 3-3 draw which was a great advert for the new programme.
Coach Jordan Broadbent remarked: "It has been brilliant and a real challenge as all our players are U18s playing in a competitive U21s league.
"The attitude and desire has been first class and the lads have been rewarded with a number of impressive results."
Another part of the initiative has seen the youngsters pit their wits against Academy teams, again with some success, a win over Chesterfield and a 4-4 stalemate with Huddersfield Town.
In September, the programme welcome 25 new first-years and the team currently sit top of the Premier Division within the Yorkshire & Humberside, after winning their first five games, not to mention a 5-1 National Cup victory over our counterparts from S6.
The programme has also welcomed a new member to the coaching staff with popular former defender Derek Geary joining the fold.
Programme Leader Lee Dunn commented: "It is great to have Del on board to offer his experience to the players and students on the programme.
"He brings his knowledge of the professional game at the highest level to the table and that only benefit the people around him as we continually strive to improve."
The United Futures play at the Look Local Stadium, as part of the Blades agreement with Stocksbridge Park Steels FC and admission to all games is free for supporters should you be able to support the youngsters.
The next scheduled action is on Wednesday 25th November, when AFC Mansfield provide the opposition.
Other forthcoming fixtures see United play against Chesterfield, Buxton, Mickleover Sports and Staveley.
If you would like to be a part of the United Future Programme places are now available on next year's course.
Applicants have to attend some practical trials and pass a formal interview before being offered a course place.
For more information or to express an interest contact Lee Dunn at The Sheffield College via email at lee.dunn@sheffcol.ac.uk
Students study for a BTEC Diploma in Sport, Performance and Excellence at Level 3 - equivalent to three A Levels.
Also, they spend part of their week training at the Steel Phalt Academy at Shirecliffe with the scholars, gaining an insight into the workings of a professional football club, shadowing senior staff and having access to Academy training and first-team matches.
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Home America Patrick Shanahan: Trump says his choice for Pentagon chief is out
Patrick Shanahan: Trump says his choice for Pentagon chief is out
US President Donald Trump has announced his choice for defence secretary has withdrawn, shaking up the Pentagon at a time of rising Middle East tensions.
He tweeted that Patrick Shanahan has pulled out of consideration “so that he can devote more time to his family”.
Mr Shanahan, who will be replaced by Army Secretary Mark Esper, had not yet been nominated for the cabinet post.
It comes as Mr Shanahan publicly addressed allegations of domestic violence.
Earlier on Tuesday, USA Today reported the FBI was investigating a 2010 incident in which Mr Shanahan and his ex-wife accused each other of assault.
Minutes after Mr Trump’s announcement, the Washington Post published an interview with Mr Shanahan in which he discussed a 2011 incident when his son, then 17, reportedly beat his mother with a baseball bat, fracturing her skull.
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Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, who has done a wonderful job, has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family….
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….I thank Pat for his outstanding service and will be naming Secretary of the Army, Mark Esper, to be the new Acting Secretary of Defense. I know Mark, and have no doubt he will do a fantastic job!
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In a statement announcing his resignation, Mr Shanahan called it “unfortunate that a painful and deeply personal family situation from long ago is being dredged up and painted in an incomplete and therefore misleading way”.
He said he did not want his three children “to relive a traumatic chapter in our family’s life and reopen wounds we have worked years to heal”.
Mr Shanahan added: “I would welcome the opportunity to be secretary of defense, but not at the expense of being a good father.”
On Monday, he told the Washington Post that he regretted a legal memo he penned shortly after the alleged attack on his ex-wife.
He wrote that the “use of a baseball bat in self-defence will likely be viewed as an imbalance of force” and that “Will’s mother harassed him for nearly three hours before the incident”.
Before joining the Trump White House, Mr Shanahan had worked as an executive at Boeing, the US aerospace company which holds many US defence department contracts.
He took over six months ago after the resignation of former Defence Secretary James Mattis.
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Mr Shanahan’s tenure saw the longest ever period that the US has been without a permanent secretary of defence.
Mark Esper, the current Army secretary, is due to take over in an acting capacity until a new Pentagon chief is nominated.
Mr Esper, a 56-year-old Harvard graduate and retired Army infantry officer who served during the US war with Iraq, has been Army secretary since 2017.
He also previously worked as the former vice president of government relations at Raytheon, one of the world’s largest arms manufacturers.
Mr Trump had previously voiced his intention to nominate Mr Shanahan to the post, leading to many questions about who his next choice will be.
The defence secretary must be confirmed by the US Senate.
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Mr Shanahan on Monday announced the deployment of 1,000 US troops to the Middle East to counter “hostile behaviour” by Iranian forces.
He added that the US does “not seek conflict with Iran” and the action had been taken to “ensure the safety and welfare of our military personnel working throughout the region to protect our national interests”.
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Home BUSINESS Shake Shack tumbles 6% after missing on same-store sales
Shake Shack tumbles 6% after missing on same-store sales
Shake Shack fell in after-hours trade Thursday after the burger chain reported a same-store sales decline that sharply missed expectations.
The company said comparable-restaurant sales fell 0.7 percent during the quarter. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had projected sales at restaurants open at least 12 months to grow 1.1 percent.
Shake Shack said the decline includes a 4 percent decrease in guest traffic.
Still, that’s an improvement from the 1.6 percent same-restaurant sales decline in the comparable year ago quarter.
That news outweighed better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The stock fell as much as 6 percent after the close.
Here’s how Shake Shack did compared to consensus estimates from Refinitiv:
Earnings: 21 cents per share, vs. 13 cents per share
Revenue: $119.6 million vs. $117 million
In the year-ago quarter, Shake Shack reported adjusted earnings of 17 cents a share on revenue of $94.6 million.
The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook. Shake Shack said it now expects full-year revenue between $450 million and $452 million. It previously forecast revenue between $446 million and $450 million for 2018.
CEO Randy Garutti said Shake Shack expects to open an additional 36 to 40 domestic company-operated restaurants in 2019.
He also said the company entered into licensing agreements to open more than 50 Shake Shacks in the Philippines, Mexico and Singapore over the next decade. Shake Shack expects to open its first restaurants in Singapore and Mexico in 2019.
As of their Thursday close, shares of the burger chain have gained more than 26 percent so far in 2018.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
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Child support requirements can be modified in the state of Florida. There are several different factors that could contribute to the necessity of a modification of child support arrangement. For example, if you or the other parent has received a drastic increase or decrease in salary or if one child is no longer a supported minor, these are grounds for modification.
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Son Volt rocks Boston
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Anyone concerned that Son Volt's newest material, with some emphasis on topical lyrics, would mean the band wouldn't rock as hard as usual need not have worried. Thursday night's one hour and forty minute show before about 800 fans at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston was a roots-rockin' barnburner from start to finish.
Son Volt and singer/songwriter Jay Farrar have always created a skillful blend of rootsy elements like blues, country, and folk into their roadhouse rock, and the latest album “Union” is no exception. But following on the heels of one of his musical models, Woody Guthrie, Farrar has penned a handful of songs addressing life as we live today in America, and those songs and the feelings they express obviously struck a chord with many in the mostly thirties-and-up audience last night. Starting the night with the anthemic “The 99” certainly left no doubt about where things were headed, after all, but that type of tune probably only included half a dozen songs, and the rest were the same story-songs about working class people and their dreams that Farrar has always written so well.
And musically, the group's arrangements were an intoxicating mix of guitar textures, and heavy handed rhythms, evoking the classic sound of The Byrds one moment, and then convincing you they'd grown up during the grunge era in the next moment. Farrar himself was in fine voice, although he spoke a minimum between songs. Former Boston Globe music writer Steve Morse noted that behind his big sunglasses the mop-topped Farrar bore a striking facial resemblance to the late Roy Orbison, and there surely was a similar air of mystery. But Farrar also reminded us of those classic old photos of Roger McGuinn, circa the “Sweethearts of the Rodeo” era when The Byrds were pioneering country-rock, and psychedelic rock.
Son Volt performed six of the songs off their new album, as well as a fairly stunning survey of every period of their career. One online source notes that the band played songs from eight different albums Thursday, and perhaps the more notable fact is that all that music flowed together naturally, a cohesive statement that never seemed forced.
After “The 99” got things rolling and had the crowd instantly on their side, Son Volt cranked out a couple songs from their previous album, and “Sinking Down” and “Lost Souls” both worked off that bluesy, grungy style, where their rawness just adds to the impact. The intensity shifted just a bit for the love song “The Reason,” where those Byrds/Tom Petty-like colors seemed as potent and thrilling as they've ever sounded. The title cut from the new album, “Union,” was a gentler kind of rocker, with a message derived from Abraham Lincoln about finding connections and commonality instead of dividing each other, and its soothing melody helped deliver that message with aplomb.
“Reality Winner” deals with the (true)story of a government whistleblower who ends up in jail, and the pedal steel added a keening quality to the guitar sounds that just enhanced the tune's bittersweet feel. “While Rome Burns” had its topical lines spat out but landing with impact amid its heavy rock. “Cherokee Street” returned the focus to those classic style roadhouse thumpers, while the new “Devil May Care” view of a band's equipment took that sound even further back, with chiming 12-string guitar evoking McGuinn. Son Volt's nod to psychedelic rock was “Medication,” where slide guitar mimicked the sounds of a sitar to pretty dazzling effect.
“World Waits For You” was a lovely interlude of sorts, a slow and twangy ballad with more 12-string guitar creating a wonderful melodic framework. But the delicate side of the band was just a brief stop, and pounding numbers like “Bandages and Scars,” “Driving the View,” “Route” and “Drown” kept the energy level rising with rowdy, pell mell rock. But the 24-song set wound down with another gorgeous, mostly acoustic tune, in the ballad “Tear Stained Eye,” which seemed to speak to Farrar's love of classic country. The regular set ended with the thrilling twang-rock of “Windfall,” another tune where the guitar textures were just exquisite.
The three-song encore segment kept things hopping with the grungy “Hearts and Minds,” and the raucous “Backs Against the Wall.” And then for their finale, Son Volt did a laidback romp through “Monkey Man,” from that period when the Rolling Stones were exploring country music and mixing it into their sound. It seemed like the perfect postscript, and a reminder that Son Volt and The Stones have something in common: however many different flavors they blend into their music, it almost always ends up as rock 'n' roll.
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In 40Under40, Issue 2018 September By Tcbn Staff
2018 40Under40: The Region’s Most Influential Professionals Under Age 40
Here it is … our annual list of the 40 most influential regional leaders under age 40!
Now in its 12th year, this celebration recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Kalkaska counties – under the age of 40 – whose professional and community efforts during this past year had the most impact on their community, the region and the economy.
The 2018 class is comprised of several multiple-year recipients, but the majority are new to the list. In addition to being leaders in their professions and helping nurture the region’s economic vitality, the winners are on missions greater than themselves – to end youth homelessness and the energy challenges facing rural communities, to bring attention to autism, racism, Alzheimer’s and addictions, to develop new technologies and improve water quality, and to help families on the edge – among many other challenges.
Below you’ll read about who inspires them professionally, their next “big thing” and maybe learn a thing or two about their backgrounds (who began their career in Egypt; who has met Fidel Castro?)
After receiving 100-plus nominations from the community, a panel of judges reviewed the submissions and chose the 40 influencers. The panel included K.K. Trucco, vice president of recruiting for Hagerty; Doug Luciani, CEO of Traverse CONNECT and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; Luke Haase, publisher of the TCBN, Northern Express and The Ticker; Lynda Wheatley, executive editor of the Northern Express; and Gayle Neu, contributing editor of the TCBN.
Many thanks to Hagerty, again this year’s signature sponsor, as well as the companies that donated goodies for the “swag bags” given to the winners at the reception.
Watch for 2019 nomination information in the TCBN and The Ticker starting next spring.
2018 Winners:
Daniel Baker
Allison Beers
Tyler Bevier
MacKenzie Bickel
Mitchell Blue
Krista Boe
Garrett Boursaw
Warren Call
Christine Crissman
Elizabeth Dunham
Susan Fisher
Autumn Gillow
Nathan Griswold
Ashley Halladay-Schmandt
Maggie Hardy
Matt Hodges
Nick Jacqmain
Megan Kelto
Andrew Kohlmann
Erika Korndorfer
Kate Lewis
Courtney Lorenz
Jody Lundquist
Ming Mays
Katy McCain
Maureen Michaels
Mercedes Michalowski
Connor Miller
Chris Milliron
Shannon Owen
Kat Paye
Tina Schuett
Amy Shamroe
Jessica Sullivan
Sakura Takano
Lauren Trible-Laucht
Rose Marie Zivkovich
Mortgage loan manager, 4Front Credit Union, 31
Organizations actively involved in: Junior Achievement, board member; Coast Guard City Committee (City of Traverse City), member; Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, member; Alma College Alumni Board, career and development chair.
Highlight from last year: Completing my MBA at Davenport University, concluding my first full year in an incredibly rewarding career at 4Front Credit Union and recently joining the local Junior Achievement board where the fun is just beginning!
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Much of my inspiration comes from a tremendous group of people I work with at the credit union. Outside of work, I have had the pleasure of serving on the Coast Guard City Committee with Stan Simons for the past three years. His commitment to our community and his passion for supporting and recognizing the men and women at Air Station Traverse City (and beyond) is inspirational. Stan’s tenacity and the way he tackles challenges has taught me a lot and is largely the reason we get to enjoy our new Coast Guard monument located in Mini Park.
My next big thing: Keep doing what I love and serving a community I’m proud to be part of.
Who knew: I was baptized at the age of 30 when I completed the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Old Mission Peninsula. I received the Catholic sacrament on Easter of this year.
Owner, Events North and Put Your Phone Down!, 39
Organizations actively involved in: Rotary Club of Traverse City, president; Rotary Charities, trustee; Traverse City Downtown Development Authority, board member; Impact TC, member.
Highlight from last year: Events North celebrated its 10th year in business and took home the award for Best Meeting Planner in the state from Michigan Meetings + Events Magazine for the eighth time. My business continues to grow each year statewide and nationally. I’m blessed to call TC headquarters! Becoming the president of The Rotary Club of Traverse City is such an honor. Seeing the list of those who have led before me over the last 98 years is amazing.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Jean Derenzy, Marsha Smith and Elaine Wood. I love watching these leaders and how they run organizations and plan. It’s been an honor to serve with them and learn from them.
My next big thing: Put Your Phone Down continues to grow and I’ll be speaking around the country more this year presenting on this topic.
Who knew: In 1988 I was waiting for the fireworks to start at Epcot Center. I’m sure I was totally annoying my parents asking every two minutes when it would start! My parents suggested that I go talk to this girl who looked about my age reading a book because I also LOVED reading. We chatted, exchanged addresses and have been pen pals ever since. She lives in Texas. Two years ago, we met in person again (18 years after we met) when I was in Texas for a conference. Now our daughters and sons are pen pals.
Transportation Planner, Bay Area Transportation Authority, 26
Organizations actively involved in: Traverse Heights Neighborhood Association, vice president; City of Traverse City Parks and Recreation Commission, commissioner.
Highlight from last year: BATA successfully launched its first high-frequency route this year. Named the Bayline, buses are every 12-15 minutes, 7am – 11pm, with on-board Wi-Fi. We’ve collectively raised just under $100,000 from stakeholders in the community to offer the service for free. This route took 12 months of planning and engagement to make sure we were meeting the needs of the communities.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Amy Shamroe. As a city commissioner, Traverse City Light & Power board member, past president of the American Association of University Women, director of the Traverse City Children’s Book Festival and Friends of the Library publicity chair, she still maintains time to meet one-on-one with residents, local businesses and regional stakeholders to continue to make Traverse City a great place to thrive.
My next big thing: Looking forward to becoming even more involved in our city and regional decision-making. I hope to be able to do my part to continue to foster a fiscally resilient city and region.
Who knew? When I was an undergrad at Wayne State University in Detroit, I started a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the Corktown neighborhood called the Michigan Avenue Coalition. We partnered with the Greening of Detroit to plant 50 trees in the neighborhood, cleaned up trash from sidewalks after game days and helped improve neighborhood parks through beautification efforts.
Senior manager, National Partners, Hagerty, 36
Organizations actively involved in: Mt. Holiday Race Team, coach (eight years); Help in Heels (we divide our monthly volunteer time among a variety of organizations including: Traverse Areas Community Sailing, Single MOMM, Step Up Northern MI, Glad Meals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Father Fred, Goodwill Inn); Hagerty Cares; volunteer coach for Traverse City West High School ski team.
Highlight from last year: This professional highlight stretches more like two to three years in duration. I was given the opportunity to develop, launch and manage a very unique, large and dynamic business partnership that involved resources from across the company as well as another large insurance carrier. The program is something that our organization and most carriers have never created before so there was no ‘how to’ or path to follow. It was extremely challenging yet infinitely rewarding. I’m so grateful for the experience and opportunity.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: My mother, Denise Bickel. She’s worked full-time since I was born. She was one of three key leaders who built and grew Bill Marsh Motors back in the late 1980s and remained committed to her leadership role there for more than 27 years. Along the way, she remained dedicated to community service, being a very involved mother to two active daughters, and always took new challenges and opportunities head-on. She’s shown me what hard work, confidence and long-term commitment look like, and I couldn’t ask for a better role model. I have big shoes to fill.
My next big thing: Next year I will be celebrating 15 years at Hagerty! It’s amazing to think that more than 40 percent of my life has been committed to one great company. Working with such amazing people with solid core values and clear purpose has created skills and experience to last a lifetime.
Who knew: I traveled to Cuba as part of a study abroad in college and met Fidel Castro.
Vice president – commercial lending, Independent Bank, 37
Organizations actively involved in: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan, board member since 2004; Economic Development Foundation (Grand Rapids), board member since 2014 (also serve on the economic development and loan committees); SCORE Traverse City (panelist, Meet the Lenders).
Highlight from last year: Received Mission-Based Small Business Lender of the Year Award for 2017 from the Coleman Report (one of four nationally to receive the award). SBA Product Manager for Traverse City State Bank, which was awarded Michigan District SBA 504 Lender of the Year for 2017. Originated $40+ million in new loans to businesses in Grand Traverse County.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Connie Deneweth. She is always putting the needs of others in front of those of herself. Her steadfast loyalty to her client base, coupled with her ‘roll up your sleeves and let’s get it done’ attitude naturally guarantee not only customer satisfaction, but customer success as well. Connie sincerely wants the best for those with whom she works and has the unique ability to make every customer feel as if they are the only one!
My next big thing: My next big thing is in May of 2020 … In 2005, when Tony Anderson (Cherryland Electric) announced to the Big Brothers Big Sisters board his idea for Marathon 4 Kids (marathon4kids.com) and that he would run a marathon in all 50 states as a fundraiser for the agency, I told him I’d run #50 with him. Well, I didn’t anticipate he’d actually do it at that point and I hadn’t known Tony long enough yet to know when he tells you he’s going to do something, it happens … guaranteed. Anyway, I have been talking with others about joining in on this final run and my goal is to make a lot of noise for Tony and support him all the way to the end.
Who knew: I played soccer for the University of Newcastle (Australia) for a season.
Chief clinical officer, Autism Centers of Michigan, 34
Organizations actively involved in: The Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence.
Highlight from last year: I had the honor of leading the Autism Centers of Michigan through the accreditation process to become a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence in 2018.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Mike Dow. Mike joined Autism Centers of Michigan as CEO almost two years ago and has been positively shaping my professional repertoire ever since. Mike’s mentor/leadership style is unwavering and unmatched. Because of him, I’ve found myself learning new things and taking risks that I never imagined possible. He has profoundly impacted my life for the better and for that, I’m forever grateful!
My next big thing: I’ve recently considered venturing out on my own and potentially starting my own clinical business. I’m equally interested in further building my clinical skills repertoire, possibly in a consultative capacity in other parts of the country.
Who knew: I had the privilege of assisting in the formation/development of a sub-chapter of my larger professional organization, Association for Behavior Analysis International, in Nebraska.
Sales manager, Ford Insurance Agency, 30
Organizations actively involved in: National Cherry Festival, logistics director; Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing, board member; Traverse Bay Twilight Rotary, past president; March of Dimes Northern Michigan Signature Chefs Auction, past chair; Northwestern Michigan College BBQ committee, member; Northwood University National Alumni Leadership Council, member; UpNorth Media Turkey Trot, committee member.
Highlight from last year: Working with our team to start the strategic planning process for the agency for the next five years and beyond.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Cat Muncey. I think she is an amazing professional who not only has made a difference at the agency, but in my personal life. She has balanced a loss in her family and our client needs, and did that all with a positive attitude. She comes at every task with a ton of energy and a plethora of great ideas. She has been a great person to bounce ideas off of or just grab a glass of bubbly with on a Friday.
My next big thing: Completing my next professional designation as a certified risk manager.
Who knew: My family has been on the Old Mission Peninsula for five generations.
VP/regional manager, The Huntington Private Bank, 39
Organizations actively involved in: 20Fathoms Technology Hub, chair; Grand Traverse Economic Development Corporation, chair; Goodwill of Northern Michigan, chair; Rotary Charities, board member.
Highlight from last year: The grand opening of the 20Fathoms Technology Hub. This was many years in the making, with challenges, uncertainties, and several false starts – but we didn’t give up; we made it happen. This was a huge move forward for the economic vitality of our region.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Althea Petritz, original developer of Crystal Mountain, along with her husband, George. She is so gracious, with a smile and a kind word for everyone. She’s full of energy and faces everything with an unbeatable combination of a positive attitude and iron determination. She is sharp and active at 90-plus years and is a great example of living life by always having fun.
My next big thing: The Grand Traverse region needs to take a strategic approach to economic development in order to remain – and become more – competitive. My next big thing is to bring leading community organizations together to form a regional economic development organization, a public-private partnership with broad-based investment from private sector companies, local nonprofits and municipal governments. Regional coordination, managed by one leading organization, will allow our local community to better address complex issues, strengthen and support our existing businesses and to market our impressive regional assets.
Who knew: When I finish my battles for the day, I like to cook big, complicated, multi-course Mediterranean dinners with my wife and kids. I’m always trying new things and experimenting. It is my primary way to unwind, de-stress and decompress after a long day.
Executive director, The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, 39
Organizations actively involved in: Coach high school volleyball in Elk Rapids; member of Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association; participate in Green Elk Rapids planning and events; member of the American Fisheries Society.
Highlight from last year: 2018 marks 15 years of restoration efforts on Kids Creek, an urban stream on Traverse City’s west side that is impaired due to stormwater runoff. So far we have invested $5.2 million from 13 sources to improve water quality and enhance the functionality of the creek. This year, we’ve been highlighting the collaborative effort that makes this type of large-scale restoration possible. We even spent an entire week in June celebrating the numerous ways our community connects to Kids Creek, bringing people together to learn about the past, present and future of this hidden gem.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: One of my biggest personal and professional inspirations is Alleen Popp. I met her when we started coaching volleyball together and quickly learned what a hardworking and generous person she was. She spent 25 years providing crisis behavior support to children in several local school districts. When she wasn’t working, she was with her family; either her husband and three sons, her large extended family, or the girls on her volleyball team. She taught me what it means to pour everything you have into what you love, whether it’s your job, your family or your passion. Alleen unexpectedly passed away two years ago, but her spirit still guides me as I strive to lead my coworkers to our fullest potential, be the best mom possible to my kids and teach my volleyball players how to be both good players and good people.
My next big thing: Next year, The Watershed Center will have been protecting and advocating for water quality in Grand Traverse Bay for 25 years. Several people that were integral in forming our organization are still in the area and I am excited to celebrate this milestone with them. The entire community has supported our work and our staff in so many ways that I can’t wait to show our appreciation.
Who knew: Although I run to stay in shape, finding the time and energy to get out there has been much harder these last few years with three small kids. Last year, with the support of my family and coworkers, I achieved my goal of running a half-marathon before I turned 40. And I did it in one of the most beautiful places in the country: Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Communications assist, SEEDS, 27
Organizations actively involved in: Kalkaska for Peace, Beloved Community Network, Kalkaska Phone Tower Garden.
Highlight from last year: Through Kalkaska for Peace, I organized events and conversations to bring together the community after Kalkaska received negative news attention on a national level regarding the racist and Islamophobic Facebook posts by our then-village president. These events included an Interfaith Roundtable and a seminar about how to communicate when we do not agree about politics. I also spearheaded the recall election that ultimately removed the controversial elected official in May 2018.
Local person who inspires me professionally and why: Annette Goodyear is a local business owner in Kalkaska who, despite being new to the area, stepped up to the plate to do what many others were unwilling to do. She was critical in surveying her neighbors, collecting signatures for the recall of the former village president and now is running for a seat on the Kalkaska Village Council. I admire her dedication to follow through on her personal and professional goals.
My next big thing: I am excited about continuing the work that was started with Kalkaska for Peace. I look forward to bringing more educational and community-building events, such as documentaries and seminars, to continue the important conversations that we started. Another mission of mine and the organization is to increase civic engagement on a local level, because it is very important for voters to take ownership of our democratic process. We will do this through candidate forums, recording meetings, and helping citizens learn more about how their local government works and how they can get involved.
Who knew: My family has lived in Kalkaska for six generations, but my second home is Cairo, Egypt, where I began my professional career as the senior editor of Identity magazine.
Managing director, Traverse City Film Festival, 32
Organizations actively involved in: Traverse City Film Festival, Downtown Traverse City Association Board of Directors, Old Town Playhouse, Up North Pride.
Highlight from last year: The past year has been full of change. Having been with the Traverse City Film Festival in some degree since I was 21 years old, I’m proud to have been a leader through this year of restructuring. This festival is very important to me personally and professionally, and everyone I’ve encountered through my time here has structured the person I am today. I’ve enjoyed being able use that experience to help the great young people that come to work with us each year! I suffered from fear of public speaking and didn’t even talk to people close to me until my early teens, so for me it’s been a pretty wild transition. Taking on more responsibility has also allowed me to begin to serve the community more outside of work alone, by becoming part of the Downtown Traverse City Area Board of Directors, and producing my first production at Old Town Playhouse.
Local person who inspires me professionally: I’m very lucky to come in contact with so many powerful and strong people in the community. Traverse City is truly a unique hotbed of emerging talent who take something they are passionate about and use it to serve others. Having grown up in Suttons Bay, I’ve seen this town transform into something really cool for younger people. Women banding together to raise money to provide grants, kids giving back to the community; organizations donating a portion of proceeds to nonprofits; people of all backgrounds coming together to march for important causes; your dentist serving your popcorn! Every little piece gives me inspiration about how to lead others!
My next big thing: The past five years have been a huge roller coaster for me, so I’m going to enjoy having no big plan for a little while! I’ve found the best plans often surprise you. I’m looking forward to working with my friends and neighbors in TC to launch new projects, strengthen what already exists and think about how we can all be part of a great future. And probably a vacation with whale-watching!
Biggest fan: “Susan Fisher is the kindest, strongest, and most capable creature one can imagine. She brings joy wherever she goes, gets stuff done, and is unapologetically herself. Few people could handle what’s been thrown at her with such grace, goodness and grit. Traverse City doesn’t know just how lucky it is to have her in it. May we all be fortunate enough to have a Susan Fisher in our lives.” – Meg Weichman, creative director, Traverse City Film Festival
Vice president, Commercial Banking, Fifth Third Bank in Traverse City, 38
Organizations actively involved in: Angel Care, Michigan Legacy Art Park.
Highlight from last year: Joining Fifth Third’s Middle Market Commercial Bank. I’ve always admired Fifth Third’s deep commitment to our community and its commercial banking capabilities. A number of the larger banks in our region have consolidated their middle market teams into Grand Rapids or Detroit, so when John Melcher left to become COO at Crystal Mountain, I was pleased when Fifth Third’s leadership retained the position in Traverse City and offered it to me. It’s been a great first year and I’m so proud to have the opportunity to serve an incredible portfolio of companies and work alongside such dedicated, hardworking professionals every day!
Local person who inspires me professionally: Doug Wolf, former community president of Chase Bank. Doug taught me servant leadership through daily practice. He truly wanted to help every client and employee. I worked with him toward the end of his 42-year career and he carried that passion to the office every day. Doug has a “Big Five” he learned from his father and I keep a copy on my desk: Always be a gentleman. Respect others’ opinion and views, especially if they are different from yours. Work hard to support your family. Spend less than you make; save the rest. Don’t let the bastards wear you down. I especially like that last one!
My next big thing: The next big thing for me is seeing my son, Kaden, graduate from Grand Valley’s Business School in December. It’s such an exciting time of life and I can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for him.
Biggest fan: Chad Dutmers. Chad hired me into banking 16 years ago; he was a fantastic manager and has remained a mentor and friend. He has great perspective on business, life and a gift for storytelling. Sometimes when I’m struggling with something I’ll call him and he’ll tell some random story or joke and I’ll just laugh. It’s a gift. We all need people like that in our life.
President/founder of Inhabitect, LLC, 39
Organizations actively involved in: Northwestern Michigan Invasive Species Network; Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area; Youth Work at Child and Family Services; Green Roofs for Healthy Cities; American Society of Landscape Architects; Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Highlight from last year: My proudest moment in the last year was the expansion of my company into new markets across the state. We are actively working on projects within the Detroit metro area. It is amazing to be a part of the exciting things that are happening there. Green infrastructure is poised to be a big part of the redevelopment of that city; I am proud to know that my company is playing a role in helping that community become greener. I am also now a Certified Natural Shoreline Professional, a certification provided by the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership, which opens up new doors for myself and my company. We will be focusing on restoring degraded shorelines and improving them with native plants and specialized stabilization techniques to provide our community with healthier habitats and waterways.
Local person who inspires me professionally: It is difficult to pinpoint just one person because I feel this community is filled with inspiring individuals. I am impressed with how many entrepreneurs and game-changers are out there making their mark on our community and how those around me are dedicated to supporting their hard work in nearly every business sector. I truly believe that this region will continue to attract and embrace those brave enough to take a leap into entrepreneurship and generate their income on their own terms. High fives all around!
My next big thing: Inhabitect, LLC is in the process of developing a new office space and shop in Leelanau County. This building will allow the company to continue to expand and create jobs in northern Michigan. This property will showcase the technologies, systems and products that we design, build and grow. This will include a green roof, rain catchment, permeable paving and a rain garden.
Who knew: At one point in life I didn’t cut my hair for more than four years and I have the pictures to prove it.
Clinical manager of Homeless Programs for the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, 32
Organizations actively involved in: Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness, vice chair; Michigan Balance of State Continuum of Care governance council and committee chair.
Highlight from last year: In May of 2018 I was asked to attend a congressional briefing and speak to members of Congress about the work we are doing to end youth homelessness. Five leaders from across the country were chosen to speak in the House and Senate alongside representatives supporting this important work. It was an honor to be selected in order to speak on behalf of the rural communities across the country and the unique challenges we face when working to end homelessness.
Local person who inspires you: I have to choose a group of people as well as a very tiny person who packs a lot of inspiration. The former is my fellow executive leadership team members throughout our Coalition to End Homelessness. Every day they are doing the hard work it takes to make a lasting impact in our community. Even though we all work for different organizations, we come together as one team to end homelessness. We push each other but also empower and support each other in order achieve this critical goal. The tiny person is my 18-month-old son Brady. He inspires me professionally as his life has given me a new perspective on the world and the work I do. The time I spend away from him has to be important and impactful. The work I contribute to our Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project is greatly inspired by him as I want him to live in a community where young people are fully supported, empowered and lifted up by adults in order to achieve their own personal greatness.
The next big thing: My next big thing will be implementation of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project. In January 2017 our community was selected as one of 10 communities across the country to receive a new federal grant in order to end youth homelessness. Many of us have been working tirelessly since then to plan, meet federal requirements and then plan some more in order to not only begin housing young people experiencing homelessness, but to also provide them with the support and empowerment they deserve in order to end their experience of homelessness for good. Implementation of this exciting plan starts this fall.
Who knew: My husband and I made the decision to move to Traverse City while sailing on the Tall Ship during a weekend getaway from Chicago. We sailed in September and were in TC by November. Our best decisions are made on sailboats while drinking craft beer.
Regional director, Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan Chapter, 33
Organizations actively involved in: Traverse City Boom Boom Club; Bay Area Senior Advocates; 100 Women Who Care; Rotary Club of Traverse City; Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; FUSE.
Highlight from last year: Passing my financial goal for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s two years in a row and co-chairing, for the second year, the highly successful Senior Expo in Traverse City.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Russ Knopp is the owner of Comfort Keepers and a major advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association. Russ has always been a huge supporter of mine and my go-to for basically everything I need professionally. He is constantly taking on new projects and helping to make the community better. I aspire to be as influential as Russ is in this community.
My next big thing: To collaborate with local arts programs and businesses to offer a wider variety of services to the senior population and caregivers. I view the senior population in northern Michigan as an untapped resource and under-served market.
Who knew: My grandparents were Sara (Farmer’s Market) Hardy and Larry (Parking Deck) Hardy, who taught our family the value of community commitment.
Sales executive, Priority Health, 33
Organizations actively involved in: FUSE Programming and Advocacy Committees; Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Government Relations and Leadership committees; Munson Foundation.
Highlight from last year: My proudest professional moment in the last 12 months was being honored as one of 10 Outstanding Young Michiganders in the State of Michigan by JCI Michigan (formerly Michigan Jaycees).
Local person who inspires me professionally: Ty Schmidt of Norte. He’s taken his passion for health, cycling and active kids and turned it into a movement. His energy and positivity are contagious!
My next big thing: I’m working with the Munson Foundation to promote awareness and fundraising efforts for the new Munson Family Birthing and Children’s Center, which will bring a brand new NICU, labor and delivery rooms, and pediatric space designed to accommodate children.
Biggest fan: “What is so inspiring about Lauren is her ability to form and sustain relationships in the community. She is a very talented, hard-working, young professional that has grown to be a trusted community partner of many. I am very proud of her accomplishments and this award is well deserved!” – Jen Seman, director of Client Services at Priority Health
Realtor, The Hodges Group, EXIT Realty Paramount, 34
Organizations actively involved in: Board Member for the Traverse Area Association of Realtors; Realtor Political Action Committee chairman, Young Professional Network; M22 Challenge race director.
Highlight from last year: 2017 was my most successful year ever. I was awarded fourth in the State of Michigan for EXIT Realty for gross closed income. I helped nearly 30 families either buy or sell (or both) in the greater Grand Traverse Region. Nearly all of my transactions happened via a returning client or a referral from a past client. I also hosted, with Nolan’s Cigar Bar and Founder’s Brewing, a Veterans Day Celebration. This event thanks our local vets by buying them a cigar and a drink while sharing stories with their peers. We’re looking forward to our fourth annual event this year.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Holly Hack is an amazing woman, mother and boss. She is easily the most involved person I know; she sits on so many nonprofit boards, donates her time as well as money where and when needed, runs a growing real estate office, runs a successful and growing team and most importantly, teaches her kids that family is always number one. Holly shows me, every day, that by being present in work while at work and family when at home, you can thrive in both. She is the real life Wonder Woman.
My next big thing: Each year we throw a Veterans Day event at Nolan’s Cigar Bar. This year is the 100th anniversary for Veterans Day and I’d like to go a bit bigger. We owe everything to our veterans!
Who knew: I love to golf and I tried out for the Michigan Open in 2002. I didn’t make the cut.
Owner, CEO, Springfield Roofing, 33
Organizations actively involved in: Junior Achievement of Northwest Michigan, advisory board member; Duro-Last Roofing Emerging Leaders, advisory board member.
Highlight from last year: Giving promotions to two very well-deserving employees. It was more satisfying than any sale or personal success.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Terry Umlor, former owner of Springfield. He has and continues to provide a great example of how to treat people and operate a business people want to be a part of.
My next big thing: We are working with Northwest Michigan Works! to develop a federally recognized roofing and fall protection apprenticeship program within Springfield. We look forward to partnering with the local schools to integrate graduating seniors into the trades.
Biggest fan: “Nick is simply a great guy! He is a great business leader, a great leader in our community, a great family man, but most of all he is a great person. His company, Springfield Roofing, takes care of all of our roofing needs for our business and Nick’s professionalism as the leader of the company always shines through in the work that his staff does for us.” – Kevin Schlueter, president, Kalkaska Screw Products
Member relations manager, Cherryland Electric Cooperative, 38
Organizations actively involved in: Northwestern Michigan College board of trustees; Impact 100 TC board of directors; Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors and government relations committee chair; Munson Manor volunteer.
Highlight from last year: This year we launched a low-income community solar program. It’s the first of its kind in the state and is receiving quite a bit of interest nationally as well. We welcomed our first 50 members into the program this spring. All participants receive weatherization services through Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency and community solar shares through Cherryland. The goal is to make their homes more efficient, their bills more affordable and their energy cleaner and greener.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Through the Impact 100 Traverse City board I’ve had the chance to collaborate with some amazing women that I previously only admired from afar. Bonnie Alfonso is awesome because she’s straightforward, kind and deeply loyal. Tonya Wildfong inspires me because she’s generous, humble and she gets stuff done. Leslie Knopp blows my mind with her knack for strategy and her collaborative spirit. I’m lucky to get to work with them and learn from them.
My next big thing: One of the energy challenges facing rural communities is inefficient and low-quality housing stock. Our moderate and low-income members are disproportionately impacted by this problem and the services available to them just can’t keep up with the demand. We are currently exploring the feasibility of creating a nonprofit subsidiary that would fix up homes and make them safer and more efficient at no up-front cost to the homeowner or renter. It’s a big project and a lot needs to be worked out before we move forward, but this could have a huge impact for our members and our community.
Biggest fan: “Rachel Johnson is one of the brightest minds in our region. She thinks strategically, asks compelling questions, communicates persuasively and stays on task to get results. If you have a chance to work alongside Rachel on any project or committee, be all in. She is remarkable.” – Bonnie Alfonso, owner, Alfie Logo Gear
Northern Michigan regional director for U.S. Senator Gary Peters, 33
Organizations actively involved in: Norte!; Glenn Loomis parent teacher organization; and a dozen or so other committees and groups in the area.
Highlight from last year: I get to roll up my sleeves with committed people every day of the week. From businesses, entrepreneurs, tech start-ups to manufacturers; schools, administrators, teachers and students; tribal governments, local electeds, departments at the state and federal agencies; to concerned citizens, not-for-profits, community coalitions to advocates. It’s a melange of different stakeholders that are advancing the region in one way or another and making it a better place to live, work and play. Any day I get to do work here that has an impact on policy or legislation is a highlight for sure.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Governor Milliken said, “I’ve always felt that good government is good politics … it’s a key to maintaining the public’s trust and respect for public officials. When that is lost, the strength of our democracy is weakened.” It’s inspirational to see how someone can have such a lifetime being willing to not only say the right things, but have good intentions and follow through on it all.
My next big thing: Give me a call and let’s get working on it!
Who knew: I placed second in the pit spit contest at the Cherry Festival this year: 45.5 feet.
Associate director, Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City, 37
Organizations actively involved in: Traverse City Arts Commission; Networks Northwest Arts & Culture Network; Traverse City Women in Marketing & Communications; Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs, grant review panelist.
Highlight from last year: I helped lead Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City’s recent remodel and expansion, which more than doubled our event and gallery space and re-opened the historic Carnegie Rotunda to the public. I was appointed to the Traverse City Arts Commission in June 2018. I wrote and presented the grant that was named the arts & culture category finalist by Impact 100 in October 2017, which put Crooked Tree Arts Center in the running for $127,000 in funding.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Christie Minervini is an inspiration to me because in addition to owning and operating her own business, she talks the talk and walks the walk of her values in our community. She has a generous spirit and is a fabulous writer.
My next big thing: In August, Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City presented Paint Grand Traverse, a new, week-long plein air/outdoor painting festival, which attracted top artists from across the county. My goal is to develop Paint Grand Traverse into one of the premier competitive art events in the country and a major cultural and economic driver for the region.
Who knew: My husband Lars Kelto passed away suddenly in June 2017. It is a special honor to be named to this list this year, as I have tried to carry on in my career and community in his spirit with humor, passion and creativity.
Owner, Image360, 39
Organizations actively involved in: Rotary
Highlight reel from last year: Recently celebrated 10 years of business ownership and 11 years of marriage with my amazing wife, Amy.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Ty Schmidt. He’s an inspirational health nut, philanthropist, father, husband and organization leader. I got to know more about him and Norte! when he presented at Rotary a few months back and at TEDx last year. I am so impressed with the way he approaches living life simply: less ‘stuff,’ more of what matters. Quality over quantity. It seems he’s found the holy grail of professional/personal life balance and I strongly admire him for that as well.
My next big thing: Our production facility expansion is nearly completed, which will allow my team and me to continue our growth trajectory.
Who knew: I’ve been a hobbyist saltwater reef keeper for 10 years. It’s a rewarding and educational hobby growing and propagating many different coral species.
Real estate agent, Coldwell Banker Schmidt, 32
Organizations actively involved in: Women’s Council of Realtors (past president/candidate review team chair, 2018; president, 2017; president elect/education chair, 2016; vice president/marketing chair, 2015); Traverse Area Association of Realtors, membership committee, 2018; Bras for a Cause, TC, sponsorship committee member/’braless’ sponsorship chair, 2018.
Highlight from last year: Being the president of Women’s Council of Realtors, Northern Michigan was an incredible learning experience professionally. The Northern Michigan network of Women’s Council is one of the largest and most active in Michigan. Representing this network on a national level was an amazing honor. The education, business development and networking opportunities were priceless. I also gained lasting professional relationships with leaders both local and nationwide. I am proud and grateful for this experience.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Is it cliche to say my dad? I am on a team with my dad, Rick, and he has taught me a lot about the business of real estate and I think I have taught him a few things (especially technology related) as well. He inspires me to be honest, patient and optimistic in business and in life.
My next big thing: My biggest focus currently is being the best aunt in the world to my first nephew! Family is everything.
Who knew: I was born and raised in Traverse City, so naturally, my first job was working on a cherry orchard.
Marketing and event coordinator, Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation (TART) Trails; co-owner, Platinum Sound,35
Organizations actively involved in: Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities; Recycle-A-Bicycle; Norte!; Cherry Capital Cycling Club; and Northwest Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators.
Highlight from last year: There are so many exciting things happening at TART Trails right now it’s hard to choose just one. A few accomplishments that I’m most proud of are the growth of our events like Tour de TART, Smart Commute Week and Giving Tuesday; co-hosting the first ever Traverse City Advocate Academy in partnership with Norte!; and becoming manager of TART Trails’ robust ambassador and volunteer program.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Julie Clark, the executive director of TART Trails, inspires me every day. She works endlessly and selflessly to help create a better and more healthy community for all to enjoy. Not only is she super productive and a great leader both in and out of the office, she’s also really fun to be around.
My next big thing: Professionally, I look forward to completing the loop around Boardman Lake with my amazing team of colleagues. Personally, I’m excited about riding on my first bike tour from Pittsburgh (my hometown) to Washington, D.C., and also completing my 200-hour yoga teacher training this winter.
Who knew: I travel around the world to see live music, especially the band Phish. I try to make at least 10 live shows a year with friends from all corners of the country.
Founder and idealist, Cultured Ferments Co., 27
Organizations actively involved in: Kombucha Brewers International; Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; Sara Hardy Farmers Market board member; Great Lakes Business Network; American Culinary Federation; Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce’s FUSE; International Center for Reiki Training
Highlight from last year: Having Alice Waters tour our brewery. She then requested we ship our kombucha to her at Chez Panisse after returning home! Alice has been a personal role model of mine since high school, so it was incredibly fulfilling. Cultured Ferments had its third birthday, granting us a title of established business instead of start-up business. Reaching the three-year milestone, expanding into a larger building and fostering an empowered, tightly knit team has been a huge highlight.
Local person who inspires me professionally: There are so many to choose from! Holly Hack has inspired and motivated me this year. Entrepreneurs go through a distinct process of thinking: ‘This is good. This is tricky. Oh, this isn’t good. I’m not doing good. This might be okay. This is awesome.’ She has been exemplary in balancing the entrepreneur mindset with work, life, charitable time and professional growth. Her foresight and encouragement for growth push me to expand myself both personally and as a woman in business.
My next big thing: Cultured has a new home and is expanding! As of August we have expanded into a 5,000 square-foot facility. Now we will be able to serve our customers in a greater capacity through the state of Michigan, and eventually the Midwest. There may also be a fun new product line in the future. Stay tuned!
Who knew: I’m not a fan of wearing shoes or socks. In fact, I’m barefoot 99 percent of the time. I’m also a huge sucker for fishing – it allows me to calm my mind for a period of time.
Chief financial officer, Boomerang Catapult, 35
Organizations actively involved in: Impact 100 TC, board member and finance chair; Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, board member and finance committee member; Traverse City Rotary; TC New Tech.
Highlight from last year: At the end of last year I launched into venture capital as part of Casey Cowell’s team at Boomerang Catapult. It has been exciting getting to know the tech entrepreneurs in this community and assisting our portfolio companies in establishing financial foundations as they grow and prepare for success.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Bonnie Alfonso hustles. She wakes up bright and early to teach spinning at 6 a.m. every weekday while still having energy come sundown to lead board meetings and facilitate social connections between community movers and shakers. She looks out for her people at Alfie Logo Gear and is constantly coming up with clever ways for local companies to promote themselves. Only someone motivated to help others stay motivated would give out ‘GSD’ [get stuff done] notepads at TC’s TEDx.
My next big thing: I am proud to be on the ground floor in bringing national and international capital investments to our local tech start-ups. From establishing internal controls to creating multi-year forecasts, I’ll be busy assisting in the preparation of high-value, intellectually intensive companies for seed and preferred round investors.
Who knew: After having ‘No Name Lundquist’ on my crib for the first three days of my life, the hospital gave my parents a bottle of white wine to encourage a decision. Over a baseball game and a couple of glasses, I was named after my dad’s favorite player, Cubs catcher Jody Davis.
Director of information technology, Grand Traverse County, 37
Organizations actively involved in: Information Systems Security Association of Traverse City; State of Michigan CISO CaaS Steering Pilot Committee; Michigan Government Management Information Sciences; Grand Traverse County Wellness Team; Girls STEM Summer Camp 2017, presenter.
Highlight from last year: I am so blessed that have the opportunity to be the director of IT in Grand Traverse County. With just less than 13 months in this position, I was able to develop several technology action plans for the next three years for the county. My team and I implemented a new VSAN environment and are in the process of planning a major network infrastructure upgrade. One of my proudest accomplishments is the implementation of a collaborative, empowering team environment, which has fostered a seamless free flow of ideas leading to more effective action of IT initiatives across the county.
Local person you who inspire you professionally and why: I had the privilege to get to know Jean Derenzy, CEO for Traverse City Downtown Development Authority. During that time, she was the interim administrator and director of community development for Grand Traverse County. Jean’s all-around impressive personality and passion for TC is well-known in our community. Her style of leadership and dedication for all that she does is most inspiring and has encouraged me in my professional and personal life.
My next big thing: My primary goal is to enhance technology infrastructure and solutions for Grand Traverse County. I plan to do so by modernizing network infrastructure with an end goal of providing a reliable, secure, efficient and compliant IT environment. A primary component of this is to continue to establish additional partnerships and collaborations with other governmental agencies to enable knowledge-sharing and the leveraging of government contracts. Our team will strive to provide the county with 21st century technology to better serve our community.
Who knew: I moved to the U.S. when I was a teenager. My first language is Cantonese. I am truly living the American dream.
Business development manager at Traverse City Tourism, 32
Organizations actively involved in: Rotary Club of Traverse City (board of directors, Friends of the Boardman River dinner chair, social committee, youth exchange committee, Rotary Show PR chair); Da Capo Fund, board member; Father Fred Foundation advancement committee; Northwest Supportive Housing board member; Kappa Delta – Alpha Alpha Chapter of Michigan State University council advisory board.
Highlight from last year: I was elected to the board of directors for the Rotary Club of Traverse City. I am the youngest current board member and one of the youngest they have had. I have been in the Rotary Club for six years and am honored to be on the board of an organization that has always been very influential in the community’s growth and prosperity.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Becky Ewing, executive director of Rotary Charities. Becky exemplifies what it means to be a hard worker. She has so much passion for the Grand Traverse community and its residents. Becky gives so much time and energy to area nonprofits while also flying under the radar. She is not in it for the recognition, but to truly see this region prosper. It also doesn’t hurt that she is a die-hard Spartan fan!
My next big thing: I started in my position with TC Tourism in May during a very exciting time. We have a few big projects and events coming in the next couple of years that will have a very positive effect on the local economy and our quality of life. I am looking forward to promoting and advocating for these projects once they become a reality. I am also collaborating with some other young creatives on the possibility of bringing an entertainment event to town within the next year or so.
Who knew: I may be 32 but have always had the music taste of a much older lady. While most girls had Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync posters on their walls as a teen, mine were covered in Rod Stewart and Billy Joel. I would die a happy girl if Billy Joel ever performed at Interlochen.
Executive director of customer experience, Interlochen Center for the Arts, 36
Organizations actively involved in: Addiction Treatment Services, board of directors vice president; ECHO Awards, judge; Interlochen Center for the Arts, volunteer; Interlochen Public Radio, volunteer.
Highlight reel from last year: As the director of marketing, it was my privilege to share the magic of Interlochen with the world, from helping to promote a new program that resulted in life-changing opportunities at Interlochen for students in the Miami Music Project to traveling around the country and meeting with hundreds of people as the driving force behind phase one of a complete brand review. My most meaningful professional moment occurred at a recent team-building event that happened to fall on my last official day as the director of marketing. My team surprised me with a special baton-breaking ceremony and vocal rendition of the Interlochen theme. This stems from an Interlochen tradition that occurs at the end of every camp season: When the last note is played, the concertmaster breaks the baton, symbolizing the end of something truly special and opening the door for opportunities yet to come.
Local person who inspires me professionally: I choose two. Chris Hindbaugh, CEO of Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) and Trey Devey, president of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Chris is truly committed to the mission of ATS. He has an innate ability to dream big with a belief that it’s right for our community and the people in it and then turn his dreams into reality and truly make a difference in the lives of others. Trey is a passionate visionary who has deep empathy for others and fosters equality. He uplifts and empowers others so that positive change can happen and happen quickly.
My next big thing: I have just been named Interlochen’s first executive director of customer experience. Customer experience is the impression we leave with our students, parents, alumni, patrons, volunteers, donors, guests, faculty, and staff, resulting in how they think of our brand. It accumulates with every interaction they have with us. I’m tasked with making sure that experience exceeds expectations. This involves really listening to our customers through focus groups, surveys, and more; having clear communications; and evaluating operations to ensure we are delivering a holistic, exceptional experience.
Who knew: I was a founding member of the Traverse City Toxic Cherries, the area’s first roller derby team.
Executive director of the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, Oliver Art Center, 38
Organizations actively involved in: Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts; Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, board member; NW Michigan Arts and Culture Network, board member.
Highlight from last year: The past 12 months have seen Oliver Art Center enter its 70th year since it was founded in 1948. There has been a lot of reflection and appreciation for how we got here and it has been an honor being a part of that. Being voted into Traverse Magazine’s Red Hot Best was a truly amazing and flattering moment for the organization, its staff, board, and volunteers as well as the community as a whole.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Meredith McNabb, who runs Bayside Printing in Frankfort with her father Bob. She is an amazingly talented graphic designer who does design and print work for many local businesses and nonprofit organizations. She is also a mother of five. She does such an outstanding job of balancing her work and family, as well as involvement in the local community and area school district. I am a single mother and I completely admire her dedication to family while at the same time excelling in her field.
My next big thing: Personally, I am trying to complete my certificate in fundraising management through The Fundraising School at Indiana University. I am looking forward to a new year with new programming, partnerships, and collaborations at the Oliver Art Center.
Who knew: I have had the opportunity to work in some incredible jobs: tour guide aboard a WWII submarine, curator of the world’s largest private collection of Coca-Cola Memorabilia, and Museum Director for the OZ Museum in Wamego, Kansas (yes, the Wizard of Oz).
Communications and marketing director, Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®, 30
Organizations actively involved in: Traverse City Noon Rotary Club member and member of the Rotary Good Works Committee; vice-chair of the FUSE Young Professionals, co-chair of the FUSE Advocacy Steering Committee, and member of the FUSE Volunteer Committee; member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Advisory Committee; member of the United Way of Northwest Michigan Campaign Cabinet.
Highlight from last year: Receiving the 2018 Governor’s Service Award for Volunteer of the Year in recognition of volunteering once a week with a different nonprofit organization each week of 2017. It was a great honor to receive this recognition but most of all I appreciate all of the individuals locally who thought highly enough of my service to nominate and write letters of support on my behalf. Their kind words and support were the best part of receiving this recognition.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Jen and Jordan Yeatts inspire me by the way that they walk the walk much more than they talk the talk. They inspire me by their commitment in their personal and professional life to the social, environmental and community issues they believe in by making the choice to be a car-free household; choosing to work for organizations that support social justice and our local community, Higher Grounds and Cherry Capital Foods respectively; and being involved in the local community as leaders in their neighborhood association and their church. They are a great example of living in a deliberate way to make a difference and they inspire me to continue to work to be a person whose actions match my beliefs.
My next big thing: One of my goals for 2018 and beyond is to pursue a bucket list item of mine: writing a book. After blogging about my year of weekly volunteerism (volunteering52.wordpress.com), I would like to organize these experiences into something that can provide inspiration to other individuals looking to volunteer or gain a better understanding of and closeness to their community. Volunteerism has provided so much for me, both personally and professionally, and I hope through writing about my experience others may be inspired to pursue their passions through volunteerism.
Who knew: I was selected to sing in the state choir my sophomore year of high school and was the lead actor in a play that was selected and performed at the state theatre conference my senior year.
Chief lending officer, TBA Credit Union, 35
Organizations actively involved in: Junior Achievement of Northwest Michigan; Northwestern Michigan College Foundation Scholarship Open.
Highlight from last year: In the last year, I have been involved with several great groups which have been rewarding for me personally. At one point, I was involved with FUSE, a member of the Traverse City Chamber Ambassador program, a Junior Achievement classroom volunteer and a coach of elementary and middle school kids. I am proudest perhaps of becoming the chair of our local Junior Achievement Advisory Board because I greatly enjoy the work we are doing with this program and the other local volunteers I get to serve with!
Local person who inspires me professionally: Several local people have been inspirational to me, but the one that tops my list is Karen Browne. Karen is a tremendous example of a dedicated community service leader in our region. Karen is so well-known in so many community service circles I encounter. She has been making a difference at TBA Credit Union and in our community for over 25 years. I am fortunate to have joined TBACU in the spring of 2016 and I have been able to observe Karen as the leader of our organization as well as a volunteer in several local community functions.
My next big thing: My ongoing mission is to continue to help develop financial education opportunities for youth in our community. This has been an important initiative for me since I started in banking years ago. It continued as the central thesis in my graduate education and is something I can work with as part of the team at TBA Credit Union. It isn’t talked about as much, but financial literacy is a big deal and something I think can benefit us all.
Who knew: I have been involved in coaching or youth volunteering for over half of my life between summer basketball camps, baseball clinics, Amateur Athletic Union coaching, middle school baseball, Junior Achievement classes and most recently coaching my daughter’s T-ball team this summer. I feel very fortunate to pass along the many life lessons I have learned from other great coaches and mentors that have influenced me in a positive way.
Director of northern Michigan programs, Grand Valley State University, 39
Organizations actively involved in: Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; FUSE; Zonta Club of Traverse City; University Professional and Continuing Education Association.
Highlight from last year: I was honored to be elected to the executive board of the Zonta Club of Traverse City. I joined Zonta because advocacy for women is a passion of mine. However, I soon recognized these remarkable women contribute so much to our community! Being nominated, then elected into this position, as someone they want to help shape the direction of the group has been humbling.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Allison Beers is truly an inspiration. Is there anything she can’t do?!? I’m continuously impressed by her service to the community, creative ideas and positive spirit. She has also mastered a good work/life balance.
My next big thing: This past year I’ve discovered my true calling, which is helping underserved populations. I plan to continue my work at GVSU to help these groups such as first-generation college students and women by maintaining an inclusive environment and creating new opportunities for students to be actively engaged in our community.
Who knew: I love gardening! Everything from the satisfaction of seeing something grow and develop to walking around and enjoying the beauty. Gardening is meditative to me and our family enjoys the bounty all year around.
Executive director, National Cherry Festival, 36
Organizations actively involved in: Rotary Club of Traverse City; Impact 100 TC; Michigan Festival and Events Association; International Festival and Events Association.
Highlight from last year: My proudest moment for the last 12 months has been to work alongside the best team. We have been through some changes, opportunities and challenges over the last year; they continue to surpass my expectations every day.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Conner Miller still impresses me. He is STILL volunteering and it’s amazing to see. I am inspired by those around me consistently giving back to our community, and there isn’t enough space to mention everyone.
My next big thing: Every year is a new milestone and there is always something we are planning. Stay tuned.
Who knew: I have a certificate in balloon arch making. No, seriously, I took a class and received a certification for making archways entirely out of balloons.
Co-owner and founder, Rare Bird Brewpub, 32
Organizations actively involved in: Pour for More, founder and president; ‘Big’ with Big Brothers Big Sisters; TC Intermediate School District summer camps for healthy eating and gardening, volunteer; Up North Pride.
Highlight from last year: Last year we expanded production of Rare Bird beers. We went from having six on tap to 12-15 at a time. It required a lot of work, planning and reinvestment into the company with buying new equipment, changing spaces and planning, but it has been so worth it. We also put a patio with a bar outside and it we love it! Doing the construction myself again was a lot of fun and brought me back to the days of building Rare Bird.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Fernando Meza. He is a leader in our community and passionate about what he does professionally as well as bettering our community as a whole. He is the epitome of a good person and community leader.
My next big thing: I would like to start another nonprofit making healthy local food more accessible to our community – a ‘farmer’s market for the people.’
Who knew: I love building things. [Co-owner] Nate [Crane] and I pretty much built Rare Bird with the help of some friends, but neither of us had experience prior to that. We just watched YouTube videos when we needed to figure something out. Once I started I realized nothing was really that complicated, and I kept doing projects like building a patio off of my house and remodeling the bathroom. It’s a lot of fun and so rewarding!
Book awards coordinator/festival director at Jenkins Group, Traverse City commissioner, 38
Organizations actively involved in: AAUW Traverse City; Friends of Traverse Area District Library; Traverse City Light and Power Board; Traverse City Arts Commission; Born to Read advisory board; Boardman Lake Loop advisory board, AAUW of Michigan Board.
Highlight from last year: This year there was a major change in our industry and I took the lead on a massive overhaul of the marketing strategy for our book awards. After 11 years and expanding to five awards, it was a great challenge to start from scratch and know I can still learn a few new tricks.
Local person you who inspires you professionally: We have so many dynamic people in the area, it is hard to pick one, but I would have to say Julie Clark, executive director of TART Trails. The Boardman Lake Loop advisory committee was formed just after I was elected and I have been lucky to serve on it since day one. Watching Julie bring the Grand Traverse Community together has been so inspiring. She turned what could have been a project that revolved around numbers and jurisdictions and made it about rallying the community around a vision for recreation in the area. It will be exciting to finally #completetheloop.
My next big thing: The coming year should see several projects I have been working on in my role as commissioner come to fruition: Boardman Lake Loop, first phase rollout of Light and Power’s fiber project and starting the Eighth Street renovation. These are equally important to me as they signal major steps forward for the future of Traverse City and the region.
Biggest fan: “I think Amy’s positions on current issues are practical and well researched; they also seem to be forward-thinking and in the best interest of Traverse City’s future.” –George Hamzik, general manager, Dynatect
Vice president of Hagerty Group Office, 37
Organizations actively involved in: The Children’s House, board chair; GT Economic Development Corp., vice chair; Family Office Exchange; Traverse City Golf & Country Club membership and retention committee; Munson Family Birth & Child Center Committee.
Highlight from last year: Working with other economic development folks toward establishing an Economic Development Organization (EDO) in our region.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Jean Derenzy. She is so collaborative with others and always so positive to be around. The DDA is lucky to have her!
My next big thing: Get a regional EDO up and running. We have many organizations with the same goal of doing great things. It will be nice to have them all communicating and working together.
Biggest fan: “It is no surprise to me that Jessica would be recognized on the 40Under40 list. She is a total rock star who brings A-level competence, poise and positivity to everything she does. She also has a secret talent of remembering obscure rap lyrics. Test her out when you see her next.” – McKeel Hagerty, CEO, Hagerty
Director of housing, Goodwill Northern Michigan, 38
Organizations actively involved in: Rotary Club of Traverse City; Rotary Charities of Traverse City; Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness; Housing Solutions Network; Community Health Innovation Region initiative.
Highlight from last year: This past year, I had the privilege of being a part of some awesome work to prevent and end homelessness and grow our community assets. They included working on a community-based team to get a four-year, $1.3 million federal grant to pilot innovative solutions to end and prevent youth homelessness in the five-county area; working with Rotary Charities to get Impact Investing initiative off the ground and putting $1 million to work in the greater Grand Traverse area; and working with Housing Solutions Network to develop regional Housing Partnership concept which will launch later this year. I was elected board president of Traverse Development, Inc. (TCDI), a new LLC associated with TraverseConnect, which will raise or make investments for regional economic growth. I also served as 10-county chairperson working with homeless providers to make sure homelessness is brief, rare and ended as quickly as possible.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Tony Lentych, executive director, Traverse City Housing Commission. Tony is someone with talent, experience and guts to make things happen. He has gone above and beyond to include vulnerable populations in his work to make housing options more available for our community. He comes to the table with an open mind, industry expertise and a wry sense of humor. It’s refreshing and needed in our community.
My next big thing: So many things … I LOVE big projects and doing things to create long lasting positive change. It could be anything. My open-minded attitude has helped me get involved in projects I didn’t anticipate and have valued dearly.
Who knew: I miss waiting tables like I did when I was in college. Now I dream of working in a kitchen one day. Creating a beautiful and loved plate of food is one of my greatest joys in life.
City attorney, City of Traverse City, 38
Organizations actively involved in: Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys board; Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association; Women Lawyers Association.
Highlight from last year: I graduated from the Academy of Municipal Attorneys this year. AMA is a program founded by the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys, which seeks to further academic and scholarly excellence in municipal law. This recognition is shared by only 10 other attorneys in the state.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Heather Abraham has such great energy and she uses it to help others. She saw a need in our community to advocate for those struggling with housing and homelessness and she pulled together the funding, resources and partners to create the Community Outreach Court. Heather’s work is a testament to what one dedicated person can do to change the lives of others. She’s moving on to become a clinical professor in Washington D.C., where she can share her knowledge and passion in this area with law students. Our loss is their gain!
My next big thing: With a baby under the age of one, I’m hoping the next milestone is sleeping through the night!
Who knew: I’m terribly claustrophobic. In particular I can’t stand the idea of being underground in a cave. Just the thought makes me panicky!
Director, Northern Michigan Partnership/TCAPS, 37
Organizations actively involved In: Homeschoolers In Northern Michigan; Girl Scouts; Make-A-Wish Foundation; Traverse City Little League.
Highlight from last year: Development and full rollout of the Northern Michigan Partnership, a program that offers free elective classes (art, music, physical education, foreign language, etc.) to homeschool and TCAPS public school students.
Local person who inspires me professionally: Kathi Mulder, for her passion and drive to help others through an art that fulfills her and for her dedication and hard work that is bringing change to our community in a positive way.
My next big thing: The Northern Michigan Partnership is starting its second full year this fall with over 230 students!
Who knew: I worked for a media distribution company and designed the collectible deluxe tin for the DVD release of The Greatest American Hero, which won a fan favorite award at a national trade show.
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TECHNAL CURTAIN WALLING SPECIFIED FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF ROYAL MAIL’S FLAGSHIP MAIL CENTRE IN LONDON
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Façade systems from architectural aluminium specialist, Technal, have been specified by Boyes Rees Architects as part of the major refurbishment of Royal Mail’s flagship Mount Pleasant Mail Centre in London – one of the world’s largest mail sorting offices.
The project involved the refurbishment of the ‘Letter Office Building’ located at the boundary of the London Boroughs of Islington and Camden. The building, which dates back to the 1930s, was in need of extensive façade repairs and upgrading works to improve energy efficiency and to create a distinctive façade which would sustain and enhance this historic landmark.
Originally built on the site of Coldbath Fields Prison, Mount Pleasant is now Royal Mail’s busiest central London sorting office, which sorts and despatches over 1m items of mail across the city every day. The facility is part of a site which covers an area of 12 acres and is the centre of a network of 23 miles of tunnels, 70 feet under the streets of London, that were once used to distribute mail.
During the refurbishment, the sorting office had to remain fully operational 24 hours a day. The building was stripped back to its original concrete walls; white monolithic render was renewed, and upvc windows were replaced with high performance aluminium curtain walling from Technal.
Technal worked closely with Boyes Rees Architects and specialist fabricator Glassolutions Installation to develop and implement the specification for the curtain walling. The slim profiles of the GEODE-MX Visible Grid system met the architects’ requirements for maximising natural light and retaining the building’s character.
Technal’s curtain walling was used for all elevations with the largest glazed unit spanning up to 1.7m. Mechanically-actuated top hung concealed vents were inserted into the façade for smoke control in the event of a fire, whilst maintaining a flush façade. Commercial doors from Technal were also specified to provide access at various points around the building.
Commenting on the glazing specification, the Project Architect, Eric McLennan, Associate at Boyes Rees Architects, said, “This project was particularly challenging because the sorting office had to remain in use throughout. Our aim was to create panels of flush glazing with a smooth frame and slim sight lines. Having used Technal's systems on other projects, we were confident that they could successfully realise our design for the glazing and cost effectively.”
“Technal provided us with a range of systems that met our specification criteria and we are very pleased with the finished result. We wouldn’t hesitate to use their façade systems on future schemes.”
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Microsoft's new bot has a nose for news
By Parker Wilhelm 2016-05-24T18:23:00.144Z Mobile phones
Redmond's odd-job app workshop is at it again
Microsoft, always up to some kind of side project or another, has released an app that brings news tailored directly to your work and interests.
Using a news-gathering bot called Rowe, "your personal news agent," News Pro aggregates articles across a variety of sites and brings you ones it thinks you'll find relevant.
Users can also sign in using LinkedIn and Facebook to boost the agent's scope, bringing you articles outside your usual interests that you may also like, as well as allow for discussion of the day's news with your colleagues.
News Pro is the latest project to come out of Microsoft Garage - a division of the software giant devoted to eclectic creations such as a customizable one-handed keyboard and facial recognition software for dogs.
iOS owners can get their hands on News Pro today from the App Store. There's no sign of it coming to Android in the immediate future. With luck, the News Pro bot won't go the way of Microsoft's ill-fated Tay - an AI millennial with a Twitter account that users turned into a racist within 24 hours.
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Feature: Memorable Games of 2017 – Thumper
In this series of features Nintendo Life contributors will share thoughts on their most memorable games of 2017. This entry by editor Tom Whitehead focuses on an eShop game that may be responsible for his left Joy-Con’s early demise.
I first played Thumper in 2014 or 2015 at EGX (I honestly can’t remember which year), a gaming expo in the UK. At the time I asked the developer if they were considering Wii U (they politely said they were ‘considering’ it), and had a go of the PC demo. At this point it was a normal game, whereas when it arrived on PC and PS4 some time later it forged a positive reputation as a fantastic VR experience. I was just playing it in plain old 2D on a monitor, but once the headphones were on and I figured out what was happening it became an eye-opening experience. In fact I annoyed everyone I met at the expo by telling them they just had to play it.
The concept is rather unique – you play a metallic beetle/thing that’s propelled along tracks, and you have to turn into corners, ‘hit’ beats and eventually swap lanes, hop, ground pound and do anything to survive. You’re blitzing through a hellish landscape and can only sustain two hits at the most, assuming you have the protective shell – if you lose it you need to earn another one. The soundtrack, meanwhile, is unlike any other game I’ve played – it’s described as ‘rhythm violence’ by the devs, with a soundtrack that hammers you with concussive beats and aggressive synth.
I happened to review the game, but then something relatively rare happened – after publishing the review I kept playing it, again and again and again. Whenever I had a spare 15 minutes I booted it up and played a level; it kept drawing me back.
It appeals to me in two different ways. There’s the challenge of trying to actually clear it, which is brutal; the final couple of levels are some of the toughest I’ve faced in any game in recent times, and I consider myself to be decent at rhythm games. Then there’s the option to tackle levels as one-off challenges. In the campaign dying puts you back to a checkpoint, but I like tackling levels 2, 3 and 4 in ‘Play +’, where you have one chance to clear the whole thing with no continues. I love chasing my own scores and uploading them online, then scratching my head at how the top scores in the global leaderboard are even possible.
It’s Play + that I still go back to regularly, and the way I enjoy the game has evolved. In the early days it was the tension and the challenge that drew me in, and I would become aware that I was gripping the Switch that bit too tightly as the struggle intensified. In fact, my original left Joy-Con died a couple of months ago, which may be from me pushing the stick too hard in games like Thumper. In truth the Joy-Con do have shoddy analogue sticks, nowhere near the build quality of a Pro Controller – perhaps I had an unlucky set.
As time has passed I’ve started to enjoy the game as a nice way to unwind, firing up those favoured levels and spending 10-15 minutes on a run. I know the stages well, now, but still compete with my high score each time around.
I always play on the portable, too, because it has no input lag. I have a TV with a good ‘Game Mode’, and in 99% of games I sense no real input lag – with Thumper, though, it becomes noticeable, especially in tough sections where every millisecond counts. I hear that another way to get zero input lag is to play in VR, and that it’s a fantastic experience with the technology; if ever I get a VR headset Thumper will be the first game I buy.
And so it’s my left-field ‘Indie’ submission for memorable games of the year. The split-second reactions, the thumping soundtrack that occasionally gives way to brief respite and gorgeous sweeping notes, and visuals that are both hellish and beautiful. It’s a wonderful video game, and there’s nothing else like it (or even close) on the Switch eShop.
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Home Technology News Amazon Sold a Moto Z4 Before Motorola has Even Announced the Phone
Amazon Sold a Moto Z4 Before Motorola has Even Announced the Phone
You know how phones get leaked, and seller listings sometimes show up ahead of time, well, Amazon just one-upped all of that by actually selling a phone before it has even been announced.
Motorola’s upcoming module-supporting Moto Z4 was reportedly listed on Amazon, and was available to purchase. Obviously, someone ordered the phone. However, what’s even more unusual in the situation is that Amazon actually shipped the device out to the buyer — that’s weird because you’d expect the company to notice a mess-up such as this one and not ship the product.
Not only did the Amazon customer order and receive the unit, he even posted a hands on of the phone on YouTube that you can check out below.
The “Amazon Exclusive” variant of the phone, complete with pre-installed Amazon apps, was reportedly listed for $499.99. However, according to a screenshot taken by another user, the unlocked Z4 was also listed for the same price. The Amazon listing also revealed the specs of the Moto Z4. It’s apparently featuring a Snapdragon 675 processor, paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s a 6.4-inch OLED display, along with a waterdrop notch, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone also reportedly has a 3,600 mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.
In his hands on and unboxing video, the buyer was generally impressed by the phone, even though he mentioned that the Moto Mod that Amazon shipped along with the device (a 360-degree camera mod) apparently didn’t sit flush with the body of the phone, leaving a noticeable gap that could be felt with a finger.
On a Reddit post by the buyer, he mentioned that software on the phone is pretty buggy, with stutters and a buggy camera experience. Still, since Amazon is apparently ready to ship the Moto Z4 out, Motorola’s official announcement shouldn’t be too far behind now.
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Volker Hüller, 11 October – 9 November 2013, London
Timothy Taylor Gallery is proud to present the second solo show in London by Berlin-based artist, Volker Hüller.
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Lemondieu, 2013, Mixed media collage
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Volker Hüller, Lemondieu, 2013
, Mixed media collage, 98 1/2 × 90 1/2 in. 250 × 230 cm
2013 Volker Hüller, Timothy Taylor, London, UK
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11 October – 9 November 2013
In this exhibition, the first by the artist dedicated exclusively to his paintings, Hüller has moved further from figuration towards the abstract – shifting panels of various materials are collaged together into disjointed, textured, densely layered webs. Sinuous lines arch over the canvases and abruptly rebound, seemingly indecipherable. These large-scale works are the distillation of Hüller’s exploration of collage where line plays a fundamental role. Created from lengths of material, oil paint and pencil, they demarcate the canvases and play with the paintings’ supposed authority. The smudges of under-drawings and the detritus from the studio are enmeshed in their painted surfaces revealing a process of continuous editing and revision. These ‘failures’ are neither hidden nor fetishized – they exist as relics of the process.
These works not only present a history of painting but also the history of their own creation. As Daniel Kunitz, editor of Modern Painters noted, Hüller is, ‘an artist in whose work the weight of the world is constantly felt.’ Reworking and reordering is left exposed – the canvases are pockmarked and scarred where alterations have been made. A silver work, Bellman’s, is composed of fragments of various materials, applied to the canvas with glue and staples to form a loose, layered grid structure. Fine lines dart over the metallic surface in puzzling trajectories – perhaps describing some hidden forms but remaining determinedly enigmatic. The oscillating hint of the figurative is a recurring element in these richly evocative works.
In Statler, rough sections of canvas have been put together, while other lines and marks etch the surface like a patchwork pavement. But these grey-scale paintings are not concerned with elegant line or subtle under-drawing, opting instead for a surface pitted and pockmarked with splatters of paint and the detritus and dust from the studio floor. Colour plays a minimal yet crucial role, as thin almost imperceptible washes of green, mustard or pink add subtle variations to the interlocking dynamic forms that dominate the surface.
The canvases flirt with the weighty appearance of heroic Modernist painting but are repeatedly undermined by a perverse friction. In Falscher Fünfziger, a liminal human presence, outstretched arms holding a glass and the suggestion of two reclining torsos, is hidden within a maelstrom of curves and patchwork panels, punctured by holes.
Roberta Smith writing in the New York Times, observed that, ‘the textured surfaces are highly reactive, changing as the light shifts, or as you move about. These works pile on the references — Yves Klein, Manzoni, Marca-Relli, Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns and even Julian Schnabel — but carry the weight.ʼ
Volker Hüller was born in 1976 in Forchheim, Germany and currently lives and works in Berlin. He studied under painter Professor Norbert Schwontkowski at the Academy of Fine Arts, Hamburg and was recently in residence at Steep Rock Arts in Connecticut, USA (2012). Hüllerʼs work has previously been featured at Timothy Taylor Gallery in a solo exhibition in 2010 and two group exhibitions in 2007 and 2009, both curated by Emma Dexter. He has had solo shows at Produzentegalerie, Hamburg (2009, 2012); Eleven Rivington, New York (2009, with Salon 94; 2011, and 2013); Grimm Fine Art, Amsterdam (2009, 2011); and group shows – Gesamtkunstwerk, New Art from Germany, Saatchi Gallery, London (2011); and the Falckenberg Collection, Hamburg (2010). A monograph co-published by Timothy Taylor Gallery, Eleven Rivington, Grimm Fine Art and Produzentengalerie in 2012 features texts by Margrit Brehm and Daniel Kunitz.
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Home Gaming Bucks Gaming acquire additional first round draft pick
Bucks Gaming acquire additional first round draft pick
As the Milwaukee Bucks Gaming squad continue to retool their roster for their second season, their recent trade landed an additional first round draft pick.
An offseason filled with change for the Milwaukee Bucks Gaming roster continues, as the team’s decision-makers work toward bouncing back from a disappointing first season.
Having already lost former second round pick oLarry via the expansion draft, the upcoming 2K League Draft had already grown in importance for Bucks Gaming. With the organization yet to have retained any additional players from last year’s roster beyond Game6Drake and BigMeek, who were protected prior to expansion, the strategy of retooling via the draft has become apparent.
Another development on that front arrived late last week as Bucks Gaming completed the first trade in the franchise’s history.
In the deal, the Bucks sent the rights to KinG PeroXide, otherwise known as Matthew Hoffman, to Blazer5 Gaming in exchange for the Portland franchise’s upcoming first round pick.
In a statement announcing the deal, Blazer5 Gaming’s Operations Manager, Cameron McAlees, had the following to say about his team’s acquisition of KinG PeroXide:
“Matthew is a great player that showed his worth not only this season, but in the work that he has put in during the offseason. We’re really looking forward to bringing him to Portland and can’t wait to get started next season.”
The pick sent to Bucks Gaming is slated to be 17th overall, and will combine with the Bucks’ existing picks at sixth, 27th, 48th and 69th to provide the front office with a wide variety of options.
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With rosters carrying only six players and the option still remaining for Bucks Gaming to retain either Procis1on or STL2LA, further deals are inevitable for Milwaukee, and should provide the team with a great chance to trade for an existing talent elsewhere, or bundle picks to move even higher up in the draft.
Replacing KinG PeroXide will be no small task, though, as some of Bucks Gaming’s most impressive individual performances in their inaugural season certainly belonged to him during his spell playing as a point forward.
KinG PeroXide averaged 13.6 points, 3.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting 56.2 percent from the field and 43 percent from deep.
Now moving on to Blazer5 Gaming, who entered the playoffs as the league’s top seed, KinG PeroXide will pair alongside OneWildWalnut, the winner of both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the 2K League’s first season.
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What's in a Name: Gittin 87
March 14, 2016 By: Rabbi Jay Kelman |
We as a society identify people by their last name (or sadly, even if understandably, by a number). Such was not always the case. When life was simpler and populations smaller people were on a first name basis something that today would make it impossible to locate people. Perhaps reflecting the small Jewish world in which we live and expressing a desire for closeness that a first name indicates, our tradition still refers to people by their first name. Demonstrating respect for our parents we add their name to ours. This is likely a fulfillment of the rabbinic dictum that one should attribute all honour one receives to their mother or father.
This discussion is not merely semantics but has legal ramifications. "Ploni eid, so and so, witness it is valid." (Gittin 87b) So teaches the Mishna as it validates a get even if the witnesses signing it use their first names only. One can even sign the get using one's father's name[1] as in "the son of so, a witness it is valid". The Mishna then lists a third option "Ploni the son of Ploni but he did not write 'eid, witness' it is valid[2]".
The phrase "it is valid" implies that ideally one must include the phrase eid but that b'deavad, if one did not include it the get is still valid. And such is the practice today that when signing a ketuba or get we add the descriptive phrase eid, after signing our names.
It is thus somewhat surprising to read the next line in the Mishna "and such did the nekeyei Yersushalayim", the clean ones, i.e. the rabbinic elite of Jerusalem, writing only their name and the name of their father. Why this is so is not explained and seems quite out of character. We have met the nekeyei Yersushalayim before, for example in Masechet Sukkah where they would carry their lulav and etrog with them wherever and whenever they went on Sukkot. As people who were most meticulous in their mitzva observance it seems strange that they would not be careful to add eid after they sign their name.
Rashi explains that these pious people did not want to waste "words" thus they signed in brevity. This is a rather astounding theory and while I am not sure it fully explains the custom it is a powerful message in the importance of being careful with every word we utter or put in print.
Tosafot however offers a different explanation, one that highlights another mitzva. The Mishna continues that if instead of writing one's given name one wrote chanichato the get is valid. It was here Tosafot claims that the line "this was what the nekeyei Yerushalayim used to do" is to be inserted.
Rashi and Tosafot explain the chanichato is a family name. Thus according to the Tosafot the pious ones of Jerusalem used not their given names but their family names[3] when writing a get [4]. So while the Mishna is ostensibly discussing the halachic minutiae of writing one's name in a legal document we have a beautiful dispute as to whether the mark of piety is brevity of words or displaying honour to one's family. As in so many rabbinic disputes there is no need to reach a definitive conclusion; "these and those are the words of the living G-d."
[1] Presumably it would be no different if one signed as the son of one's mother. Our custom of identifying ourselves through our parents is more a convention than law. As we all know when being called to the Torah we use our father's name as (traditionally) only men are called to the Torah, but when praying for a speedy recovery for the sick we use the mother's name as it is the woman who is the symbol of mercy. It is not unheard of today, even in Orthodox circles to use both parents' name reflecting the changing status of women.
[2] The language of the Mishna and as codified in the Shulchan Aruch implies that only when one used both his name and his father's name is the get valid if the term eid is missing. In the case when only one name is used the term eid becomes obligatory. I do not fully comprehend why this would be so.
[3] While family names did not come into vogue until the Late Middle Ages at least according to this explanation of Rashi, Jews of the ancient world had some form of family name. Rashi does offer another explanation that chanichato refers to a nickname.
[4] While one might argue that putting a family name in a divorce document brings little honour to the family name the laws of signing a get apply to all legal documents. The pious ones of Jerusalem subsumed their names to that of their family seeking to highlight others rather than themselves.
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Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Signing a Petition Asking for Gas Price Relief
by Matt Reinstetle
Carmen Mandato/ The Penny Hoarder
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect the most recent information.
Rideshare drivers will be sweating this summer — not only from the heat but from the prices at the pump.
As gas prices reach their highest levels in four years, Uber and Lyft drivers are feeling the sting. Because rideshare drivers are independent contractors, they must cover their own expenses. So, high gas prices cut into their bottom line. This problem motivated driver Holly Rubino to create a petition on Coworker.org asking both companies to help compensate drivers for the surging gas costs. The petition has 641 signatures and counting.
“I am asking Uber & Lyft to raise the rates that the customer pays to help drivers deal with the cost of rising gas prices!” Rubino writes in her Coworker.org petition.
“Gas prices are hitting us hard! Both companies could also take a smaller commission from fares AND we should be paid for our mileage to pick up the customer from the point where we have accepted their request to when we have dropped them off at their desired location.”
The average price per gallon of regular gas in the U.S. is $2.88, with averages as high as $3.69 in California and $3.73 in Hawaii, according to AAA.
Uber and Lyft currently offer fuel savings programs for their drivers. The ”Uber Visa Debit Card” from GoBank offers 3% cash back on gas purchases at Exxon and Mobil stations and 1.5% cash back at all other gas stations. Lyft has partnered with Shell on a “Fuel Rewards” program that gives drivers discounts of 5 to 7 cents per gallon.
Lyft announced on Wednesday that it plans to help drivers with gas prices this summer. Starting July 1, Lyft drivers will earn 10 cents back per gallon of gas purchased through the Shell “Fuel Rewards” program. Drivers who have reached gold or platinum status as part of Lyft’s Accelerate program will receive 25 cents and 50 cents back per gallon of gas purchased, respectively.
Matt Reinstetle is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. He has a 5-star rating as a passenger with Uber.
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Light In The Attic set to reissue Sachiko Kanenobu’s debut album Misora
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Light In The Attic continue their Japan Archival Series with the reissue of Sachiko Kanenobu’s debut album Misora.
Produced by Haruomi Hosono, the LP was originally released in 1972 on Underground Record Club, one of Japan's first independent record labels. It's the first time the album, which is hailed as one of the most cherished works to come out of Japan's 1960s-70s folk and rock scene, will be available physically in the USA.
Kanenobu is often considered Japan’s first female singer-songwriter, working with bands like Happy End, Himitsu Kessha Marumaru Kyodan and Culture Shock over her fruitful career. In 2018 she returned to Japan for a series of homecoming shows to play Misora in it's entirety and is set to play shows this year in New York and Los Angeles in support of the album release.
Light In The Attic's Japan Archival Series launched in 2017 with Even a Tree Can Shed Tears: Japanese Folk & Rock 1969-1973, followed by reissues of Haruomi Hosono’s solo works, Kankyō Ongaku and Pacific Breeze, available for the first time outside of Japan.
Misora will be released on LP and CD on 20th June, with limited Online Deluxe and Indie Retail Exclusive editions available too.
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“I’m still a Rebel, and proud of it”: Brian Lilley shares details of his new CFRA580 show
In addition to continuing my work at The Rebel, I’ll be hosting a radio show on Ottawa’s premiere political talk radio station CFRA580.
I say CFRA580 is a premiere political news and talk radio station because it’s serious about politics and while others have moved away from conservative talk radio, 580 brought me in.
You can catch my show from 7 to 10 pm, Monday to Friday starting on March 7th.
This is a win/win for me, The Rebel and CFRA.
The Rebel is growing by leaps and bounds and my work with CFRA will allow me to bring in an audience that may not be engaged yet with the unique perspective The Rebel has been bringing Canadians for a year now.
Whether you’re in the Ottawa area or not, you’ll be able to join in the conversation in a few different ways which I invite you to check out at www.cfra.com.
But don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere. I’m still a Rebel.
Ron Christensen commented 2016-02-22 09:44:22 -0500
Unique perspective? How lies and filth.
Jack Riley commented 2016-02-20 21:42:43 -0500
Congrats, Brian, best of luck at CFRA! I spent 9 years in Ottawa and know CFRA well. Keep those Liberal dolts’ feet to the fire!
Sandra Mercer commented 2016-02-20 18:46:42 -0500
Brian, really looking forward to your new show. Watched you on Sun Tv. I will listen, guaranteed. I was questioning some of CFRA’s (Bell Media’s) desisions of late but am quite liking what I hear now. Rob Snow for 4 hours, Evan Soloman for 4 hours then you for 4 hours. My perfect day!
Gordon Miller commented 2016-02-20 12:00:51 -0500
Good luck Brian. We will be looking to you to keep them honest because CFRA has been drifting a little lately and sounding a little like MSM. It is reassuring that they have brought aboard an independent and free-thinking host.
david ross commented 2016-02-20 11:22:26 -0500
Hopefully you can provide Canada with something like the hard core truth, and cutting edge real news of what is really happening in the world similar with what we get from Infowars.com Canada needs a voice like that. Canada is way more at risk of falling to the New World Order than United Staes due to our already very socialistic electorate. I will fully support you if you are not afraid of saying what needs to be said since most are too afraid to do so. I have always appreciate your contributions to Sun News and The Rebel. ( Except you need to wake up to the fact that Monsanto is a pawn to pharmaceuticals and big banks , and their crap is designed to further dumb us all down and shorten our lives)
Thinas Green commented 2016-02-20 10:09:19 -0500
Congrats Brian!
You deserve that position.
Keith and Helen Harvey commented 2016-02-20 06:23:52 -0500
Congratulations on your new position. I will do my best to listen to you even though I’m no where near Ottawa. I don’t know about those other broadcasters you listed in the video but please don’t get redirected by the likes of Evan “Pssst Do You Like Art” Solomon. I saw him for years on CBC and he came off to me to be another CBC Peter Mansbridge style journalist. And by that I mean they aren’t really journalists because they don’t report the news. They Manipulate the News, They Censor the News and They outright Lie about the News. Iv’e witnessed Mr. Solomon do all the same in his political commentary as well as being very negative to the Conservatives and very Pro-Liberal. So please Brian don’t convert, remain a Rebel and as I always say “I Only See The Truth”.
Andy Neimers commented 2016-02-20 05:51:40 -0500
Good for you Brian… Because I know you will always stay true to your Hamilton roots, and the fact that Denninger’s still makes the best garlic head cheese on kaiser sandwiches… That’s an “inside joke”…
Sylvie Gagnon commented 2016-02-20 02:45:36 -0500
Congratulations to you Brian! I do hope you’ll have John Counsell on your show sometime.
Please stay true to yourself… As you know Trudeau is looking to oppress law abiding people again. Sharia Law is infiltrating itself into our culture. Canada is NOT a post national State! We are in big trouble on many fronts and we need you to denounce this. So far R. Ambrose has not!
Congratulations …. Brian Lilley.
Roy Elsworth commented 2016-02-20 00:07:27 -0500
that is lowel green spot I think he is taking over for lowell green
Brandi Mcdonald commented 2016-02-19 23:08:12 -0500
Congratulations Brian I live in the Ottawa valley and have been listening to 580 for years.I miss Lowell Green but am very thankful you will now be a part of their team! I will be listening.
Lance Humphries commented 2016-02-19 21:16:06 -0500
Expansion is good!! Good luck Brian!!
Derek Nicholl commented 2016-02-19 20:56:09 -0500
A seemingly erudite fella from Hamilton,ONT.inflaming old grudges between Eastern and western Canada.hmm,my spider sense is tingling.
Congratulations, Brian. Looking forward to your show. I hope you don’t scale back too much at the rebel.
Tony Benjamin commented 2016-02-19 20:25:18 -0500
Congrats Brian,
I’ve written more than one email to CFRA recommending that you be given a show. So pleased you’ve gotten one. I only wish it were earlier in the evening. Either way I’ll be tuning in.
Yvette Mozol commented 2016-02-19 20:19:09 -0500
Brian, I was scared there for a minute because I thought you were leaving The Rebel, something you must never do, we need you to continue reporting the rest of the story untold by the MSM.
Congratulations, wish you all the best. I wish your show would get picked up here in WPG by CJOB, who are now broadcasting a radio show on Sat, Sunday hosted by a Liberal & NDP lover & btw is a former Winnipeger. I miss Charles a lot as well.
anna berke commented 2016-02-19 19:57:30 -0500
Congratulation for your new job.
Merrill Meikleham commented 2016-02-19 18:25:07 -0500
I had heard that Lowell Green is retiring and wondered if you would get take over the spot. Even better if we get you both.
Dallas Bazant commented 2016-02-19 18:10:47 -0500
Good on ya Brian. CFRA bookmarked in my News Sites as well. In the midst of the vast wasteland of leftist Canadian media it’s refreshing to see that there is a growing conservative voice.
Nathan W commented 2016-02-19 17:20:45 -0500
Claude Wistaff – I wouldn’t too disappointed in Bell if I were you. Given the twisted endorsement of “Conservatives for government but not Harper” in the last election, it’s pretty obvious that a Conservative endorsement came on owners orders. They are definitely on your side.
Peter Toth – "Seems like CFRA just purged a whole lot of conservative talk hosts, after years of service and good ratings. "
If you check your economic ideology, businesses always make perfect decisions (maximize profit) and therefore this was a business decision reflecting the demand of their audience and/or cost cutting measures. Therefore, it cannot be accurately described as a “purge”.
Claude Wistaff commented 2016-02-19 17:07:26 -0500
Yourself & Rob Snow are the only bright spot on CFRA. Bell Media has pretty well ‘Gutted" the soul of this radio station, 30 years of listening, totally disgusted with Bell Media.
I agree with Eileen Mcrae’s comments, especially John Counsell and Nick Vandergragt.
This is a “Sadappy” day.
Peter Netterville commented 2016-02-19 16:00:51 -0500
Congratz Brian! I look forward to listening to your broadcasts … from TheRebel, of course, since I am in Alberta.
Keith Barnes commented 2016-02-19 15:23:24 -0500
Good Luck Brian, don’t forget to put in a lot of Plugs for the Rebel.
Eileen McRae commented 2016-02-19 14:50:49 -0500
Congratulations on this, Mr. Lilley. However, theRebel just carried a story about 4 lay-offs at CFRA: “Popular conservative talk show hosts, John Counsell, Nick Vandergragt, Mark Sutcliffe, and Ron Corbett all let go from Ottawa’s only broadcast conservative talk radio. No reason was given.” So, CFRA lays off four popular conservative talk show hosts and hires a different one. Somehow, this does not make much sense to me. So, in effect, the area is down three (3) hosts that were considered “conservative/right wingers”? And, CFRA is under the umbrella of CTV (Bell Media). Was there not another news story about whom will be writing and reading the news: Check at: http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/11/20/ctv-anchors-to-read-recorded-newscasts-on-cfra According to this story, viewers are expressing concern over the “rebranding” of CFRA (in Bell Media’s image?)
Even though you are stating that you will be advancing the “unique perspective” of the Rebel, I have my reservations about the “bigger picture” that, as of yet, is not being shown by Bell Media. Who is rebranding whom? No doubt we will all soon find out.
Guy Annable commented 2016-02-19 14:40:45 -0500
This is the only good news to come out of CFRA in a while, The TWO leverage each other and with Kris Sims and others you will be able to level the liberal stack of pancakes that has recently arrived at this former Conservative Radio Station, Great to her about Charles, kudos to you brian, the crème has risen to the top, can’t wait INTEGRATION WITH THE REBEL, what a concept, maybe CFRA manangment will get it one day, probably not….
Peter Toth commented 2016-02-19 14:36:34 -0500
That’s great news. But I just can’t get too excited. Seems like CFRA just purged a whole lot of conservative talk hosts, after years of service and good ratings. What the heck is going on?
Lloyd Nolan commented 2016-02-19 13:48:46 -0500
WHEW!!—and now more effective .
Michele Walsh commented 2016-02-19 13:47:07 -0500
MG I am so happy for you Brian Lilley and The Rebel. I just remember a year ago on my stop the cbc page that we helped you lunch The Rebel. I am so proud of you guys
John Day commented 2016-02-19 13:44:09 -0500
Brian, didn’t CFRA just fire 4 online personalities? Glad to see you will be podcasting the show, I like podcast so I can listen later.
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RESIDENTS #65 & #66: Double AA's - Anna and Angela from Double Denim PR & Marketing Agency
Real Hot Bitch Angela Meyer-Blacksmith enjoys dancing in a lycra clad comedy dance troupe in her spare time. Anna Dean made a reputation for herself as the Party Queen in the film and media industry. Together, they make up Double Denim.
Located up a set of tight stairs next to an Pole Dancing studio, Double Denim, Anna and Angela's creative agency, sprung up like a daisy through the cracks of the pavement, on the city's Cuba Mall of Wellington. These two make an unlikely team. One is like the cool mum friend you always wanted to be when you grew up (Ange). The other is the slightly moody but effortlessly hip school friend with a sharp tongue and endless street cred (Anna). They are united in their love of women and their passion for anything creative. These two clearly adore their jobs and encourage other's to 'do what you love'. Following an unconventional path led both Anna and Angela to meet while working at City Gallery Wellington. Over the years they've spread their wings, and their old school party aesthetic, throughout Wellington and beyond.
WHAT IS DOUBLE DENIM? Creative Wellington Agency. Think 'Single White Female' meets 'The Mighty Boosh', if it had a cosmic love child with the band Van Halen.
WHY SHOULD I CARE? AREN'T THEY JUST ANOTHER AGENCY? Not exactly. Both Anna and Angela skipped the traditional advertising agency route, heading on the own rambling journeys, Angela via Japan and London, a boat lost at sea and then the Wellington City Council marketing team. Anna has done PR for all Wellington's film that matter, from 'What We Do In The Shadows' to 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'. Recently the pair worked on Justin Lester's campaign (He's now Mayor. Go figure). They also did Flick Electric's awesome campaign.
ARE THEY HUGE? No, these chicks are small but (to reference their favourite former bar) mighty. There are only 11% of women running a creative agency world-wide, says Angela Meyer. She calls it: "Hard-core feminism in a stealth way". They also want to pick and choose who they work with brand-wise: "We wouldn't work for Coca-Cola". These women are smart about how they spread themselves, hiring in experts as they need them to run an agile business model.
WHAT WOULD I KNOW THEM FOR OUTSIDE OF WORK? Anna's tendency to be in three places at once around Wellington. Angela's capacity to surround herself with women wearing unitards.
WHAT DO THEY LIKE? Wellington, anything 1980's, snappy campaigns. Velvet. Anna's strength is creating a visual spectacle: "The Vibe" she says deadpan. Angela likes the strategy and marketing side.
HOW DID THEY GET HERE? Both took the road less travelled. Anna is from Nelson. She grew up with her parent's decorative Tibetian monks adorning the family home. As a teen, she loved retro 80's kitsch because of Laura Ashley. "I used to spend a LOT of time on my own as a girl going to wallpaper shops looking for samples. I was a child of the 80's" she says of her floral rebellion.
Anna's desire to get out of small town New Zealand led to study Law and English at Otago. After her first year, thinking she was going to fail law school, she applied for New Zealand Journalism school. She ended up acing law but went with journalism instead anyway. She qualified and started working in a job she hated as a TV journalist. "I had a relationship with my cameraman which was a bad idea" she laughs.
After feeling it was too insubstantial, Anna switched again, starting working at Creative New Zealand in Wellington in a communications capacity. Anna says PR felt natural to her. She'd already been asked to promote a large-scale dance work in Dunedin. After one year, she moved to Littleton where she worked on her own projects. She followed this by going to Berlin for "my party apprenticeship".
Anna returned from Berlin to a job at the Film Archives. She soon found extra work promoting former Cuba Street bar and gig venue Mighty Mighty alongside branded events like Tiger Beer's 'Tiger Translate'. After winning contracts for publicising the movie 'Two Little Boys' and opening The Roxy Cinema in Miramar, Anna quit her job to go full-time freelance. She did that for five years, also starting an internet Women's network called 'The Ace Lady Network' (now moving into the real world since the opening of Double Denim). "Angela and I love putting people's creative talents on show," Anna says. Anna suggests working out what you do want to do by working out what you don't want to do first - small steps lead to big changes.
Angela Meyer's creativity has been all over. "I really like making stuff for people," she says, reflecting on her career. Angela grew up in Palmerston North before studying at Victoria and then moving to Japan to teach English as a young woman. "It was very hard - nothing like the brochure made it out to be. After a rough time (which ended up with Angela in the hospital with no recollection about how she got there) she decided to hitchhike around South East Asia, ending up in Europe to study in London. She stayed there from 1996 to 2006. During this time, Angela immersed herself in the visual arts scene in London. Organising pop-ups led to her falling into PR.
After returning to New Zealand when her father got sick, Angela fell into producing the Young and Hungry theatre festival. Angela tried many ventures, culminating in her and her husband with their young child attempting to sail the Pacific Ocean (she later wrote a book about the experience). She then worked at Wellington City Gallery, where she met Anna, and then Wellington City Council. In 2015, they decided to go all in together.
WEAKNESSES? Working too hard. Both confess to being workaholics. 'What We Do In The Shadows', Anna's best work to date, burnt her out. She worked on it herself almost entirely. "There is a tendency for women to say 'Yes, yes, yes' to everything," Angela says. "Last year I realised I needed to change things. That's when I quit my job and started my own business. It felt right."
WHY WELLINGTON? "We like the size, proximity to the water and that you can get around a lot. People here seem to give a shit about the world and politics, maybe because Government is here. People get stuff done, muck in and make things happen."
HOT TIP? "Be Nice. Be yourself" they say. Also - there's always an excuse to wear denim on denim.
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Storytelling Event Seeks to Elevate ‘Our Bold Voices’
By Christen McCurdy | The Skanner News
Tye Bentley is a graduate of Rosemary Anderson High School who now works as a server at Olive Garden. Joshua Thomas works for the Oregon Food Bank as a network compliance coordinator. Myranda Harris is seeking work in HIV advocacy.
They’d never met before connecting through Paul Iarrobino, the creator of a recurring Portland storytelling event called Our Bold Voices, which produced its first event this spring.
Along with two other storytellers, Bentley, Thomas and Harris will take the stage at the Mission Theater in Northwest Portland Sept. 13. Gathered at Iarrobino’s house for a Friday-afternoon rehearsal, the group talked about their backgrounds, why they got interested in storytelling and what they had done to prepare for the event.
Next week’s iteration of the event, titled “Our Bold Voices Presents: Schooled,” focused on the idea of mentorship, with storytellers answering the question: Who got you here?
“And in 10 minutes!” said Harris, prompting laughter from the group.
Everyone who participates in Our Bold Voices receives some coaching on how to prepare their story – which was part of the draw for Bentley, who was put in touch with Iarrobino after his presentation at RAHS + POIC’s 50th anniversary event. He already enjoys public speaking but wanted to get more practice and coaching. Iarrobino said the initial draft was “a beautiful speech,” but it sounded more like a speech for a black-tie fundraiser than a story. He’s worked with Bentley on finding a more natural, straightforward style that better fits this type of event.
The program is styled after events like The Moth, a New York City-based storytelling event that has spawned a public radio show and touring events, but with the intention of elevating more diverse voices, Iarrobino said.
“I like to think I can pick really good storytellers,” Iarrobino said.
Harris, who was introduced to Iarrobino at a barbecue last summer in North Portland’s Peninsula Park, was terrified of the idea of public speaking at first.
“I used to shrink in front of other people,” she said, adding she has been practicing her talk in front of her chinchilla. “I’m grateful for this event.”
Harris said her story is about mental health, addiction, struggling to survive – and finding the strength to ask for and accept help and support when she needs it.
“I don’t expect to take the journey solo,” Harris said.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to vulnerable, to grow and share our experience,” Thomas said.
While the storytelling prompt asked them to reflect on the mentors that brought them to where they are, Thomas said they’ve found an additional mentor in Iarrobino – but not just in him.
“We’ve all become mentors to each other,” Thomas said.
Thomas wrote a blog post last year about his path to hunger advocacy that led to participation in a six-month voice exhibit for the Portland Art Museum and subsequent speaking engagements, including events with the Buddhist faith community he is part of. He talked about struggling to find self-acceptance and how he hopes the event will present a positive picture of African Americans in a predominantly White city.
Harris said participating in the event was about learning to find the language she needed to love and accept herself, a theme Thomas and Bentley echoed.
“People who are hurt, hurt people. People who are healers, heal people,” Thomas said.
“The way I always heard it was generational curses. We have the opportunity to change that,” Bentley said.
For more information about Our Bold Voices, visit https://www.ourboldvoices.com/ or the Our Bold Voices Facebook page.
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Football: Snow Canyon defeats Payson for Homecoming
The Snow Canyon Warriors defeated the Payson Lions behind the strong play of its defense
Football: Snow Canyon defeats Payson for Homecoming The Snow Canyon Warriors defeated the Payson Lions behind the strong play of its defense Check out this story on thespectrum.com: http://www.thespectrum.com/story/sports/high-school/2014/09/27/high-school-football-payson-snow-canyon-homecoming-september/16325211/
Justin Giles Published 12:13 a.m. MT Sept. 27, 2014
Jacob Frei attempts a pass against Payson on Friday. Snow Canyon defeated the Lions, 16-6. (Photo: Dave Larson / For The Spectrum & Daily News )
ST. GEORGE – After taking a break from region play last week to play a team from California, the Snow Canyon Warriors resumed 3AA South play Friday night against the Payson Lions.
Both teams came into Friday’s game looking to get back into the win column after losing tough games last week. After a back and forth battle, Snow Canyon was able to pull away in the second half to win 16-6.
Snow Canyon quarterback Jake Frei completed 14-of-27 passes for 120 yards, and rushed for a touchdown. Caleb Heward was all over the place for the Warriors’ as he recovered a fumble and returned two punts returns for 54 and 37 yards. Heward’s last punt return helped set up Frei’s quarterback sneak to push the Warriors’ lead to 10.
“Caleb had a great night for us,” Snow Canyon head coach Marcus Matua said. “He’s worked hard in that area and I was really proud to see him go out and play like that and be so successful. With his shiftiness and vision, he was able to give us great field position time and time again.”
The win was extra special for Snow Canyon since it was Homecoming after all. As the final whistle sounded, players and caches ran over to the student section to sing the Warrior fight song. Afterwards fans were treated to a fireworks extravaganza.
“It’s the best feeling in the world,” Warrior running back Dylan Parry said after the game. “I hate losing, so it was really good to get the win tonight, especially on homecoming.”
Payson came into Friday’s game averaging close to two touchdowns a game. With the Warriors’ offense losing key players to injuries throughout the year, the defense knew it had to step up.
“Our defense had a great practice this week,” Matua said. “They worked hard. It was probably one of the best practices that we have had this season. Our coaches challenged them and they stepped up to the challenge tonight.”
Although Payson quarterback Easton Smith passed for 233 yards and a touchdown, the Warriors defense came up big when they needed it most.
Smith was able to use his athleticism to make plays out of nothing when the pocket collapsed. The Lions offense moved the ball fairly well throughout the game, but couldn’t convert in the red zone. Each time the Lions got close, the Warriors forced a plethora of Payson turnovers and penalties.
During halftime coach Matua told his players that they needed to have more accountability and play the way they knew how to play.
“We had too many players who were not doing their assignments, Matua said. “We told them to stay true to the calls and schemes that we make and things would work out.”
Matua certainly got his teams attention as they came out fired up and ready to go for the second half. During Payson’s first offensive position in the second half, the Warriors’ sacked Smith and forced a fumble in the process.
Unfortunately for the defense, the Warrior offense gave the ball right back to the Lions after a bad snap resulted into a busted play.
After a quick rest, the Warrior defense was back out on the field. Determined and motivated, the defense again stood strong as they forced Payson into one of many third-and-longs on the night.
That’s how the rest of the second half would go as the Warriors defense bent, but never broke.
Frei put the icing on the cake when the coaches called his own number with the ball on the Lions’ 1-yard line. Behind a great push by his offensive line, Frei dove into the end zone to put the game out of reach.
Region play will continue for Snow Canyon as they host the Hurricane Tigers next Friday. Payson takes a break from region play and takes a trip up north to take on the Bear River Bears. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Former WWE Superstar Viciously Attacks Cody At AEW Fyter Fest
by Josh Coulson
After failing to defeat Darby Allin within the allotted time, a vicious attack by a former WWE Superstar prevented Cody's match from going to over time.
It was hard to pick a highlight from AEW's Double or Nothing. However, if you forced us to choose just one, it would be the match between Cody and Dustin Rhodes. A bloodbath that told an incredible story and ended with a very emotional interaction. If you didn't shed a tear when the brothers embraced at the end of the match, then you must have a heart made of stone.
At Fight for the Fallen, Dustin will return to AEW to team with his brother. At that show, the pair will take on The Young Bucks. Before heading to Jacksonville though, Cody had a match at this weekend's Fyter Fest. An unrelated affair against Darby Allin. Cody would have wanted to get the bout over and done with quickly as to keep himself fresh for his tag match in two weeks.
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Unfortunately for The Thronebreaker, that did not happen. After toying with Allin for the first half of the match, the underdog started to rally late on. So much so that he took Cody all the way up to the match's 20-minute time limit. With Allin still laid out on the mat, Cody and the official discussed what to do next.
1st chair shot to the head in years and he immediately gets busted open....#AEW #FyterFest pic.twitter.com/Q7vXTcikCf
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As the crowd chanted for extra time, an intruding wrestler made sure that wouldn't happen. Shawn Spears, formerly known as Tye Dillinger in WWE. Spears came equipped with a steel chair and clocked Cody right in the back of the head. It was an incredibly nasty blow, and one that probably shouldn't have happened the way that it did considering what we now know about CTE and concussions.
After Spears disappeared, wrestlers and AEW employees rushed to Cody's side. By that point, a significant amount of blood had formed a pool under his prone head. Whether the chair shot went down as intended or not, it left a nasty gash on the back of Cody's head. He also did a good job of selling the fact that his bell had been well and truly rung, although we suspect it probably was for real on some level.
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Raptors’ Cory Joseph sinks an ‘aerial five-pointer’ 27 storeys above downtown Toronto
By Evelyn KwongStaff Reporter
Twenty-seven storeys up from Adelaide St. and with the CN Tower visible behind him, Raptors’ point guard Cory Joseph sinks a basket from a rooftop in Toronto’s Financial District to another rooftop in a new ad for LG Canada.
“I can’t believe I sank that basket,” he said in a news release. “It was pretty windy up there but somehow I got it in.”
The shot, which LG dubbed an “aerial five-pointer,” came from 65 feet (almost 20 metres) — nearly triple the minimum distance of a regular three-point shot. Naturally, it took the Toronto playmaker several attempts.
“Man, that one was so close!” Joseph says in the video after a basketball dances on the rim. After several more tries, the ball flies through the sky and drops through the hoop.
To promote LG’s G5 smartphone, the shot was recorded in 135-degree view, a new feature that LG touts as “wider than the human eye’s natural field of vision.”
“Cory Joseph is a Canadian success story,” said Eunice Lee, Brand Manager of Mobile Communications at LG Canada. “As a high performance athlete, we thought Cory would be the ideal ambassador for such a high performance smartphone.”
With the regular season starting in less than two weeks, fans are hoping that this shot foretells success for the Raptors.
This isn’t the first time Toronto’s financial district has been host to sky-high sports. Back in January, a rooftop ice rink mysteriously opened atop 120 Adelaide St. W. for a Molson Canadian’s “Anything for Hockey” campaign.
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Using Install on my devices feature of Microsoft Store
If you use an Android phone, you must know that you have an ability to install any apps from the Google Play Store to your Android device directly from the webpage of Google Play on your PC. Well, Microsoft is rolling out a similar feature to the web page of its Microsoft Store called as Install on my devices. Until now, it was only available for the installation of apps on the current device only. This means, whenever a user used to click on the install button on the web page of the Microsoft Store, it used to redirect the user to the UWP version of the Microsoft Store showing the page of the same app and let them install it easily. But now, they are taking it to the next level.
Install on my devices feature of Microsoft Store
The way to navigate to the web interface of the Microsoft Store is by searching for an app on any of the search engines like Bing or Google. Then after getting the suitable link, you can head over to it and get on the page.
Another way to find your app is by heading directly to the home page of the Microsoft Store web page and use the inbuilt search functionality to find your desired app.
In some regions, Microsoft has merged the Hardware and the Software store, hence you will be able to buy software like apps, games, Windows, Office and more as well as hardware devices like Xbox, Microsoft Surface, and other partner made hardware devices from partners like Dell and HP.
After you find your desired app, you will see an Install/open button along with a more options button denoted by three horizontal dots.
If you want to launch Microsoft Store (if available) on your device that you are currently browsing this web page on, click on the button that says Install/open.
Else, in order to install it remotely on other devices, hit the More options menu denoted by three horizontal dots, and then click on Install on my devices.
Then you will get a list of devices registered to the Microsoft Account you are logged in with.
Select the devices with the help of checkboxes you want that app to be installed on, and then click on the button labeled as Install Now.
Depending on the Internet connectivity on your other devices, the app will be downloaded onto it as soon as possible.
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Uber gets that Hotline Bling
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 29, 2015 original meme No comments
Uber: driving our drunk asses home since 2009.
Wine Review: Matchbook The Arsonist 2013 Chardonnay
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November is Matchbook Wine Company Month on TheWineStalker.net!
For information on Matchbook, you can read all about their great story in my article "A Brief History of Matchbook Wine Company".
The Arsonist is a subset of Matchbook Wine Company's Matchbook label. It's kinda like their higher tier of wines, and there's only two right now: Chardonnay and Red Blend. The labels feature Prometheus, the Titan from Greek mythology that stole fire from Zeus and gave it to us mortals.
This is it. This is the wine that I was most looking forward to having again from Matchbook, and that's why I saved it for last. This is the new vintage of The Arsonist Chardonnay. The 2012 was phenomenal and the 2013 is right here in front of me. I'm more excited than a comedian when Donald Trump announced he was running for President. Let's do this!
Wine Review: Matchbook The Arsonist 2012 Red Blend
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 22, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Matchbook, Merlot, Petite Verdot, review, USA No comments
The Red Blend is the winery's first blend done with all Bordeaux varietals. It's 52% Petit Verdot from Dunnigan Hills, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County's Chalk Hill appellation, and 24% Merlot from Lake County. It spent 28 months in American, French and European oak barrels. The ABV is 13.8%.
Brace Yourself: Thanksgiving Edition
Because the wine needs to go with the thing you'll have a few slices of, covered in gravy. Please think of versatility for Thanksgiving.
Wine Review: Matchbook Dunnigan Hills 2012 Tempranillo
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 19, 2015 California, Matchbook, review, Tempranillo No comments
Tempranillo is one of the loves of my life. Whether it's from Ribera del Duero, from Rioja, or under the alias of Aragonês from Portugal. You already know about my wine-crushes with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, but Tempranillo has a Hall of Fame batting average on my palate... well, for red... because of Riesling.
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The wine that got me into wine was a Tempranillo. In 2008 I took a wine class that was offered to the employees of Luke's of Cape Cod and, being a history geek, I immediately found myself fascinated in the history and its connection to humans and civilization. That night I bought Protocolo Tinto (I believe it was the 2006 vintage) simply because it was on a 2 for $12 deal and, being in my 20's, I was naturally broke. Tasting Protocolo today would probably ruin the nostalgia for me, but I loved it at the time and fell right down the rabbit hole.
The Giguiere's feel the same way about Tempranillo (and other Spanish reds) but discovered it way before I did. In 1988 they planted their first Tempranillo vines in Dunnigan Hills, California. Since then they've continually planted different Tempranillo clones from the best Tempranillo areas of Spain. A few years ago, after trying Matchbook's Tinto Rey for the first time, I asked about their Tempranillo and was told that it was only available at the winery. So this might be kinda new to the market, or the salesman was either misinformed or a no-good, scummy liar.
Wine Review: Matchbook Dunnigan Hills 2012 Old Head Chardonnay
Old Head? Hmm. That's an odd thing to call a wine. An "old head" is just a used barrel, and this Chardonnay was aged in used oak barrels for eight months. What this does is give it a little oak character but not as much as new oak. So, for example, vanilla could be hanging out in the background rather than backhanding you across the teeth. And it's going to do those other things you get from oak aging such as a buttery and creamy mouthfeel.
I've had this wine and this vintage before. And, not to give anything away, I hope it's as good as I remember it. By the way: THIS IS MY 100TH REVIEW! (Although there's been at least ten reviews where I did more than one wine. But whatever.) HURRAY FOR ME!
Wine Review: Mossback Russian River Valley 2013 Pinot Noir
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 12, 2015 California, Matchbook, Pinot Noir, review, USA No comments
Mossback is an old nickname for a farmer. The wine is Matchbook Wine Company's label for their stuff out of California's Russian River Valley, Chalk Hill and their surrounding Central Coast. You can read all about Matchbook's great story in my article "A Brief History of Matchbook Wine Company".
Matchbook's winemaker Dan Cederquist actually spent most of his career in Russian River Valley before coming to Dunnigan Hills. With this Pinot Noir he uses his old connections and buys the best grapes from his favorite grape growers in Russian River Valley. 98% is Russian River Pinot Noir and 2% is actually Syrah from Dunnigan Hills. That splash of Syrah leads me to believe that this will be a Pinot Noir for casual wine drinkers that don't fully grasp Pinot Noir, rather than the delicate, intricate complexity kind. Let's see if I'm right, shall we?
Oh, you ordered Pinotage???
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 10, 2015 original meme, Pinotage, South Africa No comments
Oh, you ordered Pinotage? I too like to live dangerously.
Wine Review: Mossback Russian River Valley 2014 Chardonnay
This being a 2014 vintage, and it currently being November of 2015, I was expecting this to be an unoaked Chardonnay so I was leery of this wine being another one of those Chardonnay-that-tastes-like-Sauvignon-Blanc disasters. Buuuuut... 34% of it was BARREL FERMENTED while the rest was cold fermented in stainless steel, so I'm hoping for good results! If there's one thing I won't stand for, it's Chardonnay that might as well be a Sauvignon Blanc. Zero tolerance.
A Brief History of Matchbook Wine Company
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 05, 2015 ABriefHistoryOf, blog, California, history, Matchbook, USA 2 comments
How The Giguiere Family Became The Face Of Dunnigan Hills.
Just east of California's Napa County is Yolo County. This Yolo isn't the You Only Live Once phrase that self-justifies kids in their 20's to achieve alcohol poisoning while documenting it on Instagram. No, this Yolo derives from the native Poewin yo-loy, which translates to abounding in the rushes. It features the greatest concentration of organic farmers in California.
Within Yolo County is Sacramento Valley, and within Sacramento Valley is the Dunnigan Hills AVA for winegrowing. It's cooled by the Sacramento Delta and San Francisco Bay, giving the grapes a break from the heat, but this place still has less threat of frost than the rest of Sacramento Valley. The Dunnigan Hills region isn't as famous as its neighbors Napa and Lake County, but it's been an official AVA since 1993 thanks to a petition presented by John and Lane Giguiere.
LANE AND JOHN
John grew up in the 1950's as the son of a wheat farmer and had an obsession with fire, setting numerous things aflame including his father's wheat fields. He also started some accidental fires setting off fireworks with his brother Karl. So you can see how Matchbook Wine Company got its name.
The self-proclaimed arsonist was lucky enough to find the love of his life in high-school, and he and Lane were married at a young age. Together they got into the wheat farming business. Broke and ambitious, they decided that they needed to expand their focus beyond wheat so in 1981 they planted a few vineyards. In 1983 they put everything they had into creating a new winery called R.H. Phillips.
They scraped by for a few years, living off of credit cards. When they were down to their last "sawbuck" ($10 bill) R.H. Phillps started to see some moderate success, so they continued to expand and try new varieties in their vineyards. Both lovebirds were big fans of Spanish reds and they planted their first Tempranillo in 1988.
Then in 1995 they started work on a new brand that would change everything. After two years of work, they released a Chardonnay in a long-neck bottle that featured a bear breathing fire on its label. I'm sure you're familiar with it. Toasted Head Chardonnay, named after the toasting of wine barrels, was born into immediate success. With such a big triumph on their hands it was time to finally cash in on all their hard work, so they sold R.H. Phillips and Toasted Head to the Canada based Vincor in 2000 with a five year no-compete clause.
CHARRING OAK BARREL
In 2005 they left their jobs as executives at R.H. Phillips and briefly attempted to enjoy retirement, but the wine life was calling to them. That year they released a 2004 vintage of Matchbook that included a Tempranillo, a Syrah and a Block House red blend. Vincor was sold to Constellation in June of 2006.
In 2008 the Giguieres broke ground for the construction of a new winery they called Crew Wine Company, named so because they were able to bring back a big chunk of their old crew from R.H. Phillips. Today the entire company goes by Matchbook Wine Company.
John's brother Karl Giguiere runs the farming side of things. He was the first to start harvesting at night in Dunnigan Hills. You may remember the line titled Night Harvest by R.H. Phillips, the whole theme being that picking at night was the best time to do so. (It was quite popular in restaurants back in the day but was driven off of a cliff under Constellation. In 2009 Constellation actually closed up shop of all R.H. Phillips items except Toasted Head and put it under the watch of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.)
Dan Cederquist is the Matchbook winemaker. He graduated from the University of California, Davis for viticulture in 1987. He worked at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Deloach Winery before coming to Matchbook in 2005.
Matchbook Wine Company makes four different lines: Mossback is an old nickname for a farmer, and their Mossback label features Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. They're sourced from Russian River Valley, Chalk Hill and their surrounding Central Coast. Sawbuck (remember Lane and John's last $10 bill?) is their non-AVA-specific California label. It has a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay and a Malbec. Chasing Venus is named after Captain Cook's personal mission to study Venus while he explored the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere, discovering New Zealand and Australia. This label focuses on Sauvignon Blanc, and has one from Marlborough, New Zealand and one from Russian River Valley, California.
THE ARSONIST
Then there's Matchbook. This label is about the varietals that do the best in the warm climate of Dunnigan Hills: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvigon, Syrah, and most awesomely... Tempranillo. Their original plantings of Tempranillo from 1988 were the meh-whatever Valdepenas clone. Today they're constantly expanding their Tempranillo vineyards with the clones from Ribera del Duero, Tinta de Toro and Rioja. A taste of Spain in Cali. I love it.
The Arsonist is a subset of the Matchbook label. There's a Chardonnay and the company's first Bordeaux-style red blend. Keeping with the theme of fire, it features Prometheus from Greek mythology on its label. Prometheus was the Titan god of forethought, and he was given the job of creating mortal mankind out of clay. Seeing how terrible the humans lived made his paternal instincts kick in, so he stole fire from Zeus and hooked them up. He was busted and tied to a stake on Mount Kaukasos where, in a constant loop, an eagle ripped him open and ate his liver. Herakles (Hercules to the Romans) eventually freed him.
Oh, and the Giguieres also make olive oil.
This entire month on TheWineStalker.net is dedicated to Matchbook Wine Company. I'll be reviewing a total of seven of their wines, so everybody get cooled down because it's about to get real hot up in here.
November 1st: Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Tinto Rey Red Blend 2012
November 5th: A Brief History of Matchbook Wine Company
November 8th: Mossback Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2014
November 12th: Mossback Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013
November 15th: Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Old Head Chardonnay 2012
November 19th: Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo 2012
November 22nd: The Arsonist California Red Blend 2012
November 26th: The Arsonist Dunnigan Hills Chardonnay 2013
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November Wine Pick: Matchbook Tinto Rey Red Blend 2012
By Joey Casco CSW/CSS November 01, 2015 Graciano, Matchbook, Petite Verdot, review, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Wine Pick No comments
This WINE PICK of the month was written for the Luke's of Cape Cod website.
I'm a big fan of Spanish wine and especially Tempranillo. The founders of Matchbook Wine Company are big fans as well, and they've been growing Tempranillo in California's Dunnigan Hills since the 1980's. They also have a love of doing things a bit unorthodox and planting other grapes you don't normally see in Cali. For example: Graciano is a softer Spanish variety used in Rioja, and Tannat is a highly tannic French variety that's enjoying success in Uruguay.
With their Tinto Rey ("Red King") blend they use 50% Tempranillo, 27% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Graciano and 4% Tannat. It's aged for 26 months in a combo of French, American and Hungarian oak. 22% of the wine is barrel aged in new oak barrels while 78% is aged in used oak barrels.
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Attack on J&K minister
Pak-based outfit claims responsibility
Ehsan Fazili
Srinagar, December 12
At a time when Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocates revoking of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the abortive attack on the life of Rural Development Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar, in which his security guard was killed, in Srinagar downtown last evening has raised many questions.
The Pakistan-based Jamiatul-Mujahideen outfit has claimed the responsibility of the attack, saying it had been made in reaction to the National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on “re-opening” of liquor shops and cinema halls in Kashmir.
Jameel Ahmad, claiming to be a spokesman of the outfit, in a statement released to local media agencies said that Al-Jabbar squad had made the attack aimed at killing the senior National Conference leader.
Meanwhile, a hitherto unknown outfit Islamic Movement of Kashmir has also claimed responsibility for the attack.
Minister of State for Home Nasir Aslam Wani, who arrived here today from Jammu, accompanied by the Director-General of Police Kuldeep Khoda, took a high-level security meeting to discuss and review the overall law-and-order situation in the state.
He asked the civil and police administration to maintain high vigil so that peace is maintained in the region. Those who attended the meeting included Principal Secretary, Home, BR Sharma; ADG Security, Ram Lubaya; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Asgar Samoon; IG Kashmir, SM Sahai; IG CID, Dr B Srinivas; IG CRPF, Ravi Prakash Maharda; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mehraj Kakroo; and SSP Srinagar, Ashiq Bukhari.
Minister for Rural development Ali Mohammad Sagar escaped unhurt when unidentified militants opened fire on his escort at his ancestral home Shah Mohalla, Nawab Bazar, at around 8 pm last evening.
Three police personnel - Gulzar Ahmad, Mohammad Yaqoob and Feroz Ahmad - got injured in the incident. Later, Gulzar Ahmad succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. A civilian — Ali Mohammad — was also injured in the attack.
Jamiat’s claim
Jamiatul-Mujahideen has stated that the attack was in reaction to Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on re-opening of liquor shops and cinema halls in Kashmir.
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Home » News » The Evolution of Malware Part Three: 1993-1999
The Evolution of Malware Part Three: 1993-1999
Tripwire Guest Authors
In my previous article, I explained what happened to the evolution of malware when microcomputers started to become a major presence in small offices and households. That coincided with the exploding popularity of Microsoft’s MS-DOS and Windows 3.1. The file systems they were based on, FAT16 and later on, FAT32, totally lacked file and folder level privileges, so it was easy for targeted malware to cause huge problems.
During the period covered in the last article, commercial ISPs made their debut. So people outside of academic settings started using email, USENET, and other Internet services. By 1991, Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the web.
In early 1993, I was on the web for the first time, and my very first web browser was the brand new Mosaic. In response to how Mosaic made the web accessable for many people, Netscape entered the scene. I was one of the lucky few to beta test Navigator 1.0 in November 1994. What was really cool was that I could see content and text loading in my webpages before they were completely downloaded. As we had a 16 kbps modem, I really appreciated that.
Netscape, and soon after, Internet Explorer, brought the web into millions of homes for the very first time. That made the Internet a lot more popular. To this very day, I encounter end users who think the Internet and the web are one and the same. Argh!
So, there opened a huge new vector for malware, and the Internet overcame floppy disks as the leading cause of malware distribution.
And now, the history of malware is starting to get very interesting…
Don’t Call My Name, Leandro
The Michelangelo virus, as mentioned in my previous article, was the first “time bomb” virus to become notably widespread. It seemed like that from then on, “time bombs” started to become very popular.
The antivirus community initially encountered the Leandro virus in 1993. As it was a “time bomb,” it was set to go off on a particular date. In Leandro’s case, that date was October 21st of the year of infection. Based on my research, if a PC got infected after October 21st of a calendar year, it likely would go off on that date in the following calendar year.
But like many of the earlier viruses to create a big splash, it was kind enough to print a message for the user. This was Leandro’s message:
Leandro and Kelly ! GV-MG-Brazil You have this virus since XX-XX-XXXX
The date of infection, whichever date that was, as it would vary in each incidence, would be in it.
Leandro was often spread via shareware on floppies, but as Internet usage started to grow rapidly, it was found to spread via BBS as well. I remember downloading quite a bit of shareware through BBS, so that was likely a primary vector.
It was especially nasty, because it targetted the MBR of floppy disks and HDDs. So, although it could enter a system via Windows and MS-DOS vulnerabilities, it could then impact completely unrelated operating systems as well, such as the very first GNU/Linux distros.
Leandro kept infecting machines for at least a few more years, into the late 1990s. Few Windows users ran antivirus software those days, or even knew what antivirus software was. So I imagine that after Leandro made an operating system unusable on a particular year’s October 21st, an awful lot of HDDs were thrown out. It’s difficult to determine how many disks were infected, as most people didn’t report their infections to antivirus vendors. Maybe it caused more disks to enter landfills than cartridges of E.T. for Atari, but we’ll never know for sure.
Around the same time, Freddy was discovered. Like Leandro, it appeared to come from Brazil. Like the other viruses mentioned in this article and the previous one, it targeted Windows.
.COM and .EXE executables were affected, especially COMMAND.COM. Remember how crucial that file was?
Once Freddy infected a Windows machine, every time a user launched an executable, that executable, plus a .COM file in the same directory, would become infected. The size of each infected file would grow even more, as more and more files on the same disk acquired Freddy code. So it had a devastating snowball effect that could soon crash a machine due to memory overload.
In time, an infected PC wouldn’t be able to run for more than a few seconds after booting the OS.
The string “Freddy Krg” could be found encrypted in infected files. So we can easily summize what the developer’s inspiration was.
A Concept is Enough to Prove My Point
Concept was the first really significant Macro virus, discovered in July 1995. It coincided with Microsoft Word surpassing WordPerfect in word processor market dominance.
MS Word 6.0 and MS Word 95 were affected. Macros made life for frequent Word users, like my late novelist father, a lot easier. But macro creation in those versions of Word wasn’t very secure. It’s easy to blame Microsoft developers for having a lax attitude toward security. But macros were popular in WordPerfect as well, which Microsoft didn’t develop. Even antivirus vendors, at the time, were unprepared for macro viruses. Concept was the first macro virus that made them really take notice, and it revolutionized how they developed malware signatures.
Concept was also notable as the first significant virus to spread via email. As a large percentage of mid-1990s email users were using AOL, the sound of “you’ve got mail” was often the harbinger of doom!
After opening an infected Word document, Concept would go on to infect the NORMAL.DOT template, and then other templates as well.
The macros that Concept contained were AAAZAO, AAAZFS, AutoOpen, FileSaveAs, and PayLoad.
PayLoad was especially interesting. Its name was a misnomer, because it was no payload at all. It just contained this text:
REM That’s enough to prove my point
Point proven? The best case scenario would be if a user didn’t have important documents that used infected templates. Then, they could simply backup those documents, then uninstall and reinstall Word. It was useful that people usually had factory created install floppies and CDs those days.
Concept infected more machines than any other malware into the late 1990s.
Concept’s destructive success paved the way for the Melissa virus, which was the second malware to spread to a significant extent via email.
Although email was its primary vector, it was initially discovered in the alt.sex USENET group, in the spring of 1999. It was first found in a file that supposedly contained passwords for 80 pornographic websites. But even when it spread through USENET, once it infected a user’s machine, it would target email clients, namely Microsoft Outlook 97 and 98.
A user’s inbox would quickly flood with infected email, and send infected emails to addresses in a user’s address book. Some users were so scared of Melissa that they’d disconnect their PCs from the Internet entirely. It’s a shame, because reinstalling Outlook probably would have done the trick, as would running a malware scan once antivirus vendors had a signature for it.
Considering the erotic theme of the virus, it didn’t come as much of a surprise that Melissa was named after a stripper.
An investigation led by the FBI found Melissa’s creator later that year. It was New Jersey resident David L. Smith.
On December 10th, 1999, he was sentenced to ten years of prison. But Mr. Smith only served twenty months, so he was released just as the 21st century started.
Which segues nicely into my next article. Because although the Y2K bug was what got ordinary people into a panic, what they really should have worried about was ILOVEYOU…
About the Author: Kim Crawley is currently a security author for Infosec Institute. She has worked in tech support and as an IT technician for a variety of smaller businesses. She has learned about vulnerabilities in network protocols, operating systems, applications and hardware and uses that knowledge in her everyday work in IT. Learning how malware is developed.
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this and other guest author articles are solely those of the contributor, and do not necessarily reflect those of Tripwire, Inc.
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Trend Micro Threat Encyclopedia, Leandro
http://about-threats.trendmicro.com/us//archive/malware/LEANDRO
Panda Security, Leandro
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/security-info/1635/Leandro
ESET Threat Encyclopedia, Leandro
http://www.eset.com/us/threat-center/encyclopedia/threats/leandro/
McAfee, Leandro
http://www.mcafee.com/threat-intelligence/malware/default.aspx?id=1443
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Robert Riggs True Crime Reporter
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Robert Riggs reporting from Iraq during the Invasion in 2003. Pictured here with cameraman Billy Sexton with a Patriot Missile Battery from 552ADA while under fire.
My investigative reporting career evolved out of working for Congressman Wright Patman of Texas. I served as an investigator for the Joint Committee on Defense Production. The chairmanship rotated between Patman and Senator William Proxmire. Senior committee staff previously worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, military intelligence, and think tanks. Our work required a top secret security clearance.
Robert Riggs Investigator for Congressman Wright Patman Receives A Briefing On the M-16 Rifle From U.S. Army Officers at Fort Jackson, S.C. in 1974
Congressman Patman also delegated the Committee’s press responsibilities to me. I admired some of the reporters who were digging for the truth. The Watergate scandal provided the backdrop for this. Congressman Patman tried to launch the first investigation into the burglary and bugging of the Democratic Campaign headquarters at the Watergate office building. Slate has produced an excellent podcast about Watergate. Episode #2 digs into Chairman Patman’s investigation. Here’s a link to download Patman’s investigative report from my personal archive.
I struck up a friendship with Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper reporter Clark Mollenhoff, Washington Bureau Chief of the Des Moines Register and Tribune. Mollenhoff broke numerous stories about the Watergate scandal and malfeasance in Pentagon weapons programs. His noteworthy books include: Game Plan for Disaster, The Pentagon, and The Man Who Pardoned Nixon.
Clark Mollenhoff was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, lawyer, syndicated columnist, and Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief for the Des Moines Register
Pulitzer Prize Winning Reporter’s book inscription praises Robert Riggs’ Investigative Projects in Congress. Mollenhoff encouraged Riggs to leave Capitol Hill for Investigative Reporting in the wake of the Watergate Scandal
Mollenhoff was a charter member of the Investigative and Editors Association (IRE) Reporters from the non profit organization volunteered in 1975 to investigate the bombing murder of Don Bolles, a fellow reporter in Arizona. In those days it was a small close-knit group that provided great mentorship and resources. I highly recommend membership to any reporter.
After a stint on Capitol Hill and in two political campaigns, I felt a calling to journalism. I believe in some respects that it is like the priesthood—you really should feel called to do it. It is not without risks whether reporting from a war zone or dealing with news management that tries to slant or spike critical news stories to curry favor with advertisers and friends in high places.
With Mollenhoff’s encouragement I set out to break into television news and quickly learned that I needed an audition tape. How do you get an audition tape if you are not already on the news?
Robert Riggs & Bob Schieffer of CBS News at the Press Club of Dallas Tribute To Schieffer April 13, 2016
Fortunately, I had met Bob Schieffer who was then the Capitol Hill correspondent for CBS News. Bob is the genuine article. The nice man you see on TV is what you get in person. He took pity on a fellow Texan and secretly loaned his camera crew to me. My stand-ups were absolutely awful and I received many a rejection letter in response to my audition tape.
After receiving a particularly cruel assessment of my on air presence from a news director, I stopped by the Capitol Hill studio of Bob Squier. Bob had taught filmmaking at the University of Texas and we struck up a friendship from our Texas roots.
At that time, Squier was an upstart producer of political TV spots for Democrats. Squier worked out of a cramped English basement apartment a few blocks from the House office buildings. He became one of most sought after and respected consultants for presidential and senate campaigns in the nation.
The rejection letter had deflated me and I told Bob that I was ready to give up. Squier shared a story from when he worked on the floor crew of a small market television station in the Midwest. The news director charged on to the set at the end of a newscast. He belittled the anchor in front of the crew and fired him. The anchor loaded his family into a U-Haul and drove away in search of another job. Bob delivered the punch line, it was Harry Reasoner of ABC and 60 Minutes.
With spirits uplifted I returned to Schieffer for advice. He and his producer, Charlie Thompson, emphatically stated that my goal should be to work for WFAA-TV Channel 8 News in Dallas. They described it as a mini-news network with the best reporters, photographers, and staff in the nation. They stressed that WFAA’s excellence resulted from the leadership of its News Director, Marty Haag who they described as the Edward R. Murrow of local news.
I called Marty immediately and he invited me to fly to Dallas to meet in Channel 8’s Newsroom. During the meeting, Marty explained that I had the investigative skills, but was too green for a TV broadcast in a market the size of Dallas. He suggested that I freelance produce a series of investigative reports on a Texas related subject from Washington, D.C. for a new show on WFAA called Evening Magazine. That series of reports became my audition tape and led to a 30-year run in television news. I will forever be indebted to my WFAA mentors, Doug Fox, Marty Haag, and John Miller.
It took me more than a year to get my first reporting job in television. I would find that the same dogged determination to break into the industry would serve me well as a reporter.
Robert Riggs TV News Assignments
My assignments included covering: The White House during the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush; Capitol Hill; The Pentagon; State Department; New York State Legislature; and the Texas Legislature.
I reported from the “eye of the storm” on some of the nation’s major breaking news stories. Those assignments included: the mass murder at a Luby’s Cafeteria in Texas, the 51-day Branch Davidian siege in Waco, the Oklahoma City bombing, the standoff with the Republic of Texas separatists at Fort Davis, numerous disasters, and three wars.
My reports appeared on CBS, ABC, Nightline, 60 Minutes, CNN, and ESPN.
Robert Riggs Investigative Reporter KTVT-TV CBS 11 News Dallas/Fort Worth 2002-2008
Embedded Reporter Robert Riggs waits out a sandstorm in Iraq with a crew from the 101st Airborne flying a CH-47 Chinook helicopter dubbed the “Apocalypse Cow”
As an embedded reporter for CBS 11 in 2003, I covered the invasion of Iraq from the front lines with an Army Patriot Missile air defense battalion 552ADA. The unit was among the lead elements of the attack. It contained PFC Jessica Lynch and fellow soldiers of the 507th Maintenance Company who were victims of a deadly ambush and capture during the opening days of the war.
A year later I received a call from a young officer in the battalion who said soldiers were being made into scapegoats for a flawed weapons system. I investigated the cause of two deadly friendly fire incidents involving the Patriot Missile System and a friendly fire missile strike on my own embed.
My investigative series became the featured subject of an edition of CBS 60 Minutes. It also changed the combat theater operations of the USAF.
My coverage of Iraq continued with a series of groundbreaking reports in late 2004 and early 2005. My producer Todd Bensman and I uncovered how terrorists were using the Internet to recruit suicide bombers for attacks against U.S. soldiers. We followed the trail to the United Kingdom which had become a breeding ground for jihadists. Five months after our story aired, terrorists hit the London transit system with a series of deadly bomb attacks. In its wake, British terrorism experts declared our earlier reports “prophetic”
In 2007, I exposed the wholesale theft of billions of dollars worth of Iraqi oil. Militias and corrupt officials were using the ill gotten gains to fuel violent attacks on the U.S. military.
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New bill would allow cities, counties to cut grocery taxes
Posted by: Online Editor Posted date: March 26, 2019
Caroline Beck, Alabama Daily News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — For more than a decade, Alabama lawmakers have debated eliminating the sales tax on groceries, but no proposal has ever passed. Could they now choose to allow cities and counties to reduce grocery sales taxes of their own?
State Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, has filed legislation that would allow counties or municipalities the ability to reduce or completely remove their sales taxes on groceries. England told Alabama Daily News that he developed the bill because Tuscaloosa City Council members recently decided they wanted to remove the city’s sales tax on groceries, only to learn state law prohibited them from doing so.
Cities and counties levy sales taxes at the local level, and tax rates vary across the state. However, Alabama law does not allow municipalities to set a reduced sales tax rate or for certain items or exempt those items altogether. England’s bill would give local cities and counties the authority to specifically lower or eliminate sales tax on groceries.
“We were actually exploring it as a local bill, but when we found that we couldn’t, we decided to go state wide,” England said. “And it’s permissive, so you don’t have to do it if you don’t have a problem in your city.”
Various proposals to reduce or eliminate taxes on groceries have been floated over the years, mostly from Democrats. The issue reemerged this year during Gov. Kay Ivey’s special session on infrastructure that resulted in a 10-cent gas tax increase to help improve the state’s deteriorating roads and bridges. Conservative and liberal groups alike advocated for easing that new tax burden on low income Alabamians by removing state sales taxes from essential food items.
Former Republican State Sen. Phil Williams is now the Director of Policy Strategy at the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think tank that advocates for removing the grocery tax.
“For too long Alabama has remained among the very few States that choose to tax groceries despite the regressive nature of doing so,” Williams told Alabama Daily News. “We call upon the Alabama Legislature to go a step further and to take legislative action in this current session to reduce the state portion of the grocery tax as well.
“Let’s show the people of this State that the legislature is willing to reduce tax burdens without strings attached. If it is right, then it is right, and right is always worth pursuing.”
One hurdle grocery tax proposals always face is the fact that the destination of sales tax revenue is the Education Trust Fund, and lawmakers are loath to be accused of cutting school funding. But England says his bill would not affect that revenue since he is only proposing it for local counties or municipalities.
Carol Gundlach is a policy analyst on taxes and budgets for Alabama Arise, a liberal group that advocates on issues affecting the poor. She thinks that England’s legislation is a good step for Alabama especially now that the gas tax has been raised.
“We would certainly make the argument that with the gas tax, we have passed another regressive sales tax that will disproportionally affect lower income people, so there is a reason to provide some financial relief to those families who are now going to have to pay more for their gasoline,” Gundlach said.
“Taking the sales tax off groceries could be one of those ways, also expanding Medicaid is another one of the bargains we think could be made.”
Gundlach said she preferred for the state’s portion of the grocery tax to be removed, while counties that need the revenue should keep their sales tax.
Kayla Bass from the Alabama League of Municipalities said the group is still reviewing England’s legislation and wants to make sure small towns are taken into consideration when thinking about grocery tax reduction.
“Something to keep in mind is that our cities and towns do depend on sales tax revenues and business license revenues for the majority of their budgets,” Bass said. “In small towns the grocery store might be the largest provider of sales tax revenue, so finding alternative revenue streams to replace the projected losses has been a challenge.”
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox had proposed a one cent increase to the sales tax for the city as a part of his “Elevate Tuscaloosa” plan around the beginning of the year. As a way to mitigate that rise in cost, England said city council members suggested removing sales tax on groceries.
The city council ended up voting down Maddox’s one cent raise earlier this month.
England said that he has not heard of other municipalities outside of Tuscaloosa that also want to eliminate their sales tax on groceries but knows that there is a desire amongst Alabamians to see the tax gone.
“I know a lot of people in Tuscaloosa support it and considering that we just saw a raise in the state’s gas tax, I think many people would like to have this opportunity to affect their local sales tax,” England said.
England believes his bill has a good chance of passing and with the support of many Republicans who want to be able to deliver a tax break.
The legislation has been referred to the House County and Municipal Government Committee chaired by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Montgomery. A committee meeting time to consider the bill has not been set.
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FORD RANGER - 2018 4X4 UTE MEGATEST
Ford’s Ranger is proof that Australia is the perfect place to design and develop a ute. Hopefully there will be more of it!
FORD RANGER PRICING*
Ford Ranger XL
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Ford Ranger XLT
Designed and developed here in Australia as part of a global Ford effort and arriving in late 2011, the Ranger has gone on to do the near unthinkable: challenge Toyota’s iconic HiLux for Australia’s most popular ute. In fact, last year, it knocked off the HiLux as both Australia’s best-selling 4x4 ute and best-selling 4x4 overall, only falling to HiLux in overall ute sales thanks to the popularity of HiLux 4x2.
What we are testing here is a Ranger nearing the end of its life cycle, as, before year’s end, the next-generation Ranger will be here. Among other things, it will offer the option of a far more sophisticated and more powerful 157kW (211hp)/500Nm, but very much smaller two-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel that will also power Ford’s upcoming ‘hero’ ute, the Raptor.
Powertrain and performance
That’s in the future. Now we have the familiar 3.2-litre inline five-cylinder whose performance and character defines the very essence of what it’s like to drive a Ranger. This is a lazy, slow-revving engine but one bursting with torque right from the get-go that gets any job done with very little fuss. Being a ‘five’, it can be a little lumpy at idle but quickly smooths out nicely and, along with its offbeat sound, is very different than the typically more revvy and buzzy fours that dominate this class. In this company, only the Amarok has a sweeter engine.
Despite a significant improvement in refinement for the 2016 model year, it’s still somewhat gruff and noisy. You get generally smooth and well-timed shifts from the gearbox, though, and final-drive gearing that’s tall enough to be relaxed out on the highway but not so tall that the engine is looking for a lower gear at the first hill. The only negative here is that the Ranger’s ‘big’ five-cylinder is typically heavier on fuel than most.
On-road ride and handling
In many ways, the Ranger’s on-road steering and handling posture reflects the engine’s relaxed character in as much as it’s stable and steady rather than being agile, perhaps in part due to having the longest wheelbase here along with the closely related but not identical Mazda BT-50.
One area where the Ranger varies notably from the BT-50 is the electric power steering it gained in the MY16. The main benefit here is incredibly light steering effort at parking speeds, although Ford’s engineers have also done a fine job of dialling in plenty of feel and confidence at highway speeds. By ute standards, it’s a nicely supple ride too and the front-to-rear suspension match, even unladen, is as good as it gets.
The Ranger’s ‘working’ credentials, namely its gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 3,200kg, gross combined mass (GCM) of 6,000kg and its 3,500kg tow capacity is about as good as it gets in this class, and that promise is paid out when the Ranger is put to the test. With our 900kg payload on board, no ute here bettered the stable and reassuring feel offered by the Ranger’s chassis.
Sure, you could feel the extra weight on board but not to the detriment of driving confidence; no nose-up attitude, or excessive swaying or pitching, and no bottoming out over the bumps. The grunty five-cylinder engine also dealt with the load without fuss; again, you could feel the extra weight but the engine didn’t really need to work that much harder to get the job done. In our previous Load and Tow test, the Ranger also proved to be a top towing ute. The Ranger’s tub is also deeper than most and boasts six tie-down points, four of them mounted low in the tub, as they should be, as well as a 12-volt outlet.
The Ranger’s star continues to shine off road, thanks in part to the generous suspension travel at both ends of the chassis. Only the HiLux has more travel at the rear and, along with the similar Mazda and the Amarok, this sets the Ranger apart from the rest of the utes here. The Ranger’s long travel suspension means wheels on the ground longer and for more often in gnarly going, which means less reliance on its rear locker and electronic traction control (ETC) to get you where you want.
And, in what is a major bonus in this company, if you engage the Ranger’s rear locker, the ETC stays active on the front axle – all of which puts the Ranger on the top shelf in terms of off-road ability. In tight situations, where manoeuvrability is paramount, you do notice the Ranger’s length and size and the somewhat compromised vision from the driver’s seat, although any back-and-fill wheel twirling you need to do is made easy by the lightness of the electric power steering.
Cabin and safety
The Ranger’s cabin is amongst the most spacious here. None better it (and the BT-50) for combined front and legroom and only the Amarok is wider, although not as long. That means decent space for five adults if you want. And even if you don’t, the driver and front seat passenger are treated to lots of room, comfy seats and a generally well-appointed interior.
There’s no reach adjustment for the steering wheel, however, nor smart-key entry and start, and, while the lack of road and wind noise is a bonus in the cabin, the engine’s noise doesn’t go unnoticed. The Ranger offers five-star ANCAP safety across all dual-cab models, while XLT and WildTrak have some optional safety kit to build on that.
The Ranger ticks all of the practicality boxes, starting with an 80-litre fuel tank to help offset its above-class-average thirst. The 17-inch wheel and tyre spec – the same as HiLux – is another practicality bonus, as is the good range of aftermarket support and dealer network, especially away from the major cities.
All Ranger 4x4 dual-cab pick-ups have six cabin airbags, cruise control, auto headlights, rear locker and trailer-sway control as standard. The XLT, as tested here, also has sat-nav, dual-zone climate, a centre console cooler, rear parking sensors, auto wipers, tyre pressure sensors, a 230-volt outlet in the cabin, a 12-volt outlet in the tub, a sports bar, sidesteps and a 3,500kg-rated towbar as standard. Radar cruise control, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning and a driver-impairment monitor are available as a ‘technology pack’ on the XLT as an extra-cost option.
Knocked off HiLux as Australia’s best-selling 4x4 ute and best-selling 4x4 overall
Easily handles difficult load or tow work or off-road trail
Very spacious cabin
Relaxed and smooth-running engine
Nicely sorted suspension and stable chassis
Big five-cylinder is thirsty for fuel
Ford Ranger Price & Specifications
Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 dual Cab
3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel
147kW (211hp) @ 3,000rpm
470Nm @ 1,500-2,750rpm
Six-speed automatic
4X4 System
Dual-range part-time
Crawl ratio
Separate-chassis
Independent/coil springs
Live axle/leaf springs
Towball download (max)
Turning circle
ADR fuel claim
9.2 litres/100km
Test fuel use
12.0 litres/100km
Touring range
616km**
ACCELERATION & BRAKING
0 – 100km/h
10.1s
80 – 120km/h
100km/h – 0km/h
*Prices do not include on-road costs; 3.2-litre 4x4 dual-cab pick-up manuals only, except where noted.
**Based on test fuel use, claimed fuel capacity and a 50km ‘safety’ margin.
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HomeIntelligenceArkansas regulatory staff recommends approval of project including 161-kV line
Arkansas regulatory staff recommends approval of project including 161-kV line
March 15, 2019 Corina Rivera-Linares Intelligence, Operations
Arkansas Public Service Commission staff on March 15 told the commission that it has determined that facilities proposed by Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), including a 161-kV transmission line, “are needed and in the public interest.”
Staff noted that AECC in December 2018 filed an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need (CECPN), proposing ot build, own, and operate a major utility facility consisting of a transmission switching station located adjacent to the existing Clinton West substation; an 18-mile, 161-kV transmission line; and the 161-69-kV Partain transmission substation, all located in Van Buren County, Ark.
AECC proposes to build the Clinton West 161-kV transmission switching station, consisting of a ring bus configuration with at least four breaker positions. Two of the breaker positions would serve as the in and out connections to the existing Entergy Arkansas, LLC’s Quitman to Hilltop 161-kV transmission line, which is presently serving the Clinton West substation, staff added. The third breaker position would serve the existing 161-69-kV Clinton West substation, while the fourth breaker position would serve as the connection for the proposed 161-kV transmission line to the Partain substation.
The 161-kV line would extend from the Clinton West transmission switching station to the Partain substation, staff added, noting that AECC would use H-frame structures using weathering type steel poles in wooded areas, placed 500 to 800 feet apart. Galvanized poles would be used in urban areas, particularly in the Fairfield Bay area, to minimize aesthetic displeasure, staff said.
AECC has indicated that the facilities in the docket are phase one of a project that would extend 161-kV transmission service from the Partain substation east to AECC’s Heber Springs North substation completing a transmission loop.
The route generally parallels an existing 69-kV transmission line owned by PJECC and requires a new right of way (ROW) width of 60 feet, staff added, noting that in three areas, minor deviations from paralleling the PJECC ROW are required and would require a 100-foot-wide ROW.
AECC has an expected in-service date for the project of Dec. 1, 2020. Staff added that the cost of the proposed facilities is estimated to be $28m – that is, $4m for the switching station; $20m for the transmission line; and $4m for the Partain transmission substation.
The proposed facilities would be under a Midcontinent ISO (MISO)-tariffed facility, and as such, it is anticipated that 70% of the proposed facilities’ annual cost would be recovered through MISO’s network transmission revenue. Revenues received from tariffed transmission facilities are returned directly to AECC’s member cooperatives, staff added, noting that that revenue offset means that AECC’s member cooperatives are impacted only by the net difference or about 30% of the proposed facilities’ annual cost.
Staff said that no impact to local land use is anticipated, except for the portion of forested areas that are converted to emergent areas. Revegetation of the disturbed areas is the only land use mitigation measure that would be deployed, staff said.
Noting that the line would cross but not impact floodplains, staff said that the proposed line would impact only a small portion of wetland areas. Also, since the line is located along private property, there would be no impacts to public recreational areas. Similarly, the substation sites are located on privately owned property and therefore have no impact on public recreational areas, staff said.
While the line would require clearing and construction that would require disturbances of grasslands, forested areas, and other vegetation, no significant effect on local wildlife is expected, including any unrecorded protected species that may occur in the project area, staff said. Likewise, the construction of the substations is not expected to significantly affect local wildlife, including any unrecorded protected species that may occur in the project area.
Among other things, staff also noted that AECC initiated correspondence with five Tribes, including the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, which asks that if artifacts or human remains are discovered, that work would cease and for the company to immediately contact the Quapaw Tribe Historic Preservation Office.
Staff said that based upon its on-site observations, its review of aerial and street imagery, the fact that the proposed route generally follows existing roadways, section lines, as well as property and other natural boundaries, it concludes that the proposed route is reasonable.
Staff recommended that the commission grant AECC a CECPN to build, own, and operate the proposed facilities, and that the commission grant a variance not to exceed 500 feet in order to accommodate legitimate concerns and objections of property owners whose land is being traversed, provided that any deviation from the approved route does not traverse a landowner not previously noticed as being traversed, does not involve a significant cost increase, and does not prevent AECC from conforming the location of the line as closely as possible to existing land use and property lines.
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We base our approach to business on our five cornerstones keeping people safe, upholding family values, working for our customers, being the best and making decent returns. We communicate these both to our colleagues and suppliers as we believe it is what makes us different from our competitors. The cornerstones come down to doing the “right thing” which is how we have approached the issue of modern slavery internally with colleagues and with our suppliers.
Our businesses and our supply chains
Travis Perkins Group is the largest distributor of building materials to both consumers and the trade in the UK. We have over 20 business units operating within the UK, with complex supply chains sourcing products from around the world. Our businesses include well-known brands such as Travis Perkins, Benchmarx, BSS, Keyline, City Plumbing, PTS, Wickes, Toolstation and Tile Giant. For further detail on the business structure, please see p.4-5 of the Annual Report & Accounts 2018.
We deliver products direct to customers via our own distribution channels and direct from our suppliers, and to customers via our network of approximately 2,000 stores and trade branches. Our product categories range from construction products for building, repair, maintenance or improvement to industrial civil engineering products, plumbing and heating systems, kitchens, bathrooms and DIY products.
Policies and control on Modern Slavery
The Travis Perkins Group is committed to being a responsible business. We continually strive to work with suppliers who share the same values. Since 2008 we have published clear supplier expectations and worked with our suppliers to uphold them. Updated in 2015, our ‘Supplier Commitments’ detail our requirements around environmental and social behaviours in our supply chain. Specific guidance is provided on modern slavery.
The Supplier Commitments have been communicated to our suppliers and incorporated into our supplier manual and responsible sourcing procedures. The supplier due diligence process, described on the following page, includes an assessment against the requirements of the Supplier Commitments.
Regarding our own employees, we uphold high standards and comply fully with the relevant employment laws for the countries within which we operate. We have clear standards of conduct which are included in our employee handbook. Our employees have access to a whistleblowing line and are encouraged to report any concerns. No reports were registered in 2018 relating to modern slavery.
Due diligence and supplier performance
Our centrally-controlled suppliers go through a due diligence process, which includes two stages. Firstly, a contractual commitment to our ethical requirements through reference to our Supplier Commitments in the standard trading agreement. Secondly, an assessment of compliance with the commitments through our Online Risk Assessment (ORA) questionnaire. The ORA includes but is not limited to Business Ethics, Labour and Human Rights, Environment, Health & Safety and Product Quality. On completion of the ORA, the supplier receives a bespoke risk assessment for their company in the 3 key areas of Environmental Responsibility, Social Responsibility, and Quality & Product. Based on the results, our QA team may contact them to request further documentary evidence or undertake additional tasks to demonstrate compliance or mitigate risk. There are cases where a supplier account has been closed based on their ORA results although this has not been for reasons relating to modern slavery.
A third stage of assessment is in place for manufacturers of our own-brand (or no-brand, i.e. commodity) products; an audit programme. For a factory to be approved to manufacture on our behalf they need to pass an audit (which contains both technical and ethical components), conducted either by our QA team or our nominated 3rd party, Intertek. We work with our manufacturers to ensure that any major non-compliances are addressed before any further activity is undertaken with them.
These three stages of assessment form our minimum expectation around supplier due diligence and work is ongoing to bring all Group businesses and all suppliers under this framework.
Additionally, over 97% of timber and timber fibre products purchased by the Group in 2018 were certified as responsibly sourced (76% FSC and 21% PEFC). Both the FSC and PEFC certification schemes require compliance with the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, 1998, prohibiting the use of forced or child labour.
Risk areas and capacity building
Due to the complexity of our global operations, including the UK, we acknowledge that there may be a risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Our risk assessment is informed by the Global Slavery Index, the Corruption Perceptions Index and the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) - World Bank.
We have provided training to key employees on modern slavery, including the QA team and our direct sourcing team. We have developed a modern slavery training module on our in-house training system which is accessible to all.
Progress in 2018
Besides the continued management of our existing due diligence programmes (see the “Due diligence” section above), in our 2017 statement we set out our aim to improve in four key areas. The progress made does not align directly with the specific actions listed in 2017 due to reorganisation during the year. However our core due diligence processes continued and progress made within the four key areas is summarised below:
QA team members received training on ethical auditing from Intertek, an industry leading Total Quality Assurance provider.
Partnerships & Communications
Ongoing communication on the Supplier Commitments across our businesses and direct sourcing offices.
Continued Gold Membership of the Sustainable Supply Chain School; a collaborative organisation which brings together clients, contractors and suppliers to address environmental and social issues in the construction industry.
Policies & Systems
The Group whistleblowing procedure was reviewed in 2018 and assessed as fit for purpose. There have been no whistleblowing reports related to modern slavery during 2018.
Audit Programme & Due Diligence
A full review was completed by the Group Director of QA of current QA and responsible sourcing processes, procedures and resources. A new factory audit survey was drafted, with enhanced ethical audit content, which will be finalised in 2019.
Focus for 2019
We appointed a new Head of Sustainability in June 2019 who will, as part of their role, lead on our efforts in tackling modern slavery and bring consistency to our approach across the businesses.
We will revisit our risk assessment process to ensure that our mitigation efforts are applied most effectively.
Whilst we have been monitoring progress in our due diligence programme, we have not yet set specific KPIs. We will set appropriate KPIs during 2019.
We will continue to support the Sustainable Supply Chain School and attend events by expert industry bodies to remain informed on best practice in tackling modern slavery.
We will finalise an enhanced own-brand factory audit survey.
We will continue to develop our approach, review our progress and publish an updated statement annually.
This statement is approved by the Board of Travis Perkins plc and its relevant subsidiaries in relation to the financial period ending 31st December 2018.
John Carter, Chief Executive Travis Perkins plc
*For 2018, this included all relevant, active subsidiary companies according to the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015: Travis Perkins plc, Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited, Wickes Building Supplies Limited, City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited, Keyline Builders Merchants Limited, CCF Limited, Travis Perkins P&H Holdings Limited, Primaflow Limited, Connections (AML) Limited, Toolstation Limited, Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery Limited, Tile Giant Limited, PTS Group Limited, Rudridge Limited..
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Summer Off Broadway Shows in New York City
by Akhil Kalepu
© Marotistock | Dreamstime
Check out these shows before the summer is over.
The Effect
The Effect depicts two subjects of a pharmaceutical trial studying the various effects of an experimental antidepressant. Taking the audience to a range of feelings, the play asks questions about the psychology of emotions.
Hidden in a library on 43rd Street and 3rd Avenue is the Drunk Shakespeare Society, where audiences can kick back while an actor downs five shots of whiskey and recites a hilarious and unpredictable rendition of Shakespeare.
This coming-of-age parable was one of the longest-running Broadway shows before re-opening Off-Broadway seven years ago. The production flips Sesame Street on its head by satirizing the anxieties of entering adulthood.
Daniel Radcliffe stars in a fascinating exploration of the surveillance state. Edward Snowden makes an appearance via recorded video, and the production even asks the audience to keep their phones on during the performance.
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Work and Play in Italy
Once business concludes, a world of wonder awaits in many of Italy’s incredible cities.
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Under $100: Groton, Massachusetts
Start your day in Groton, Massachusetts, just a short drive outside of Boston, with a late breakfast on Main Street at Salt & Light Cafe. The casual eatery provides loads of light breakfast and lunch options, with lots of gluten-free and health-conscious menu items. A wide array of coffees and teas are available, complemented by the café’s house-made flavor shots. Pastry items and desserts are also a can’t-miss add-on to your meal.
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Cycling Holidays in Southern France
France has a proud cycling history in large part thanks to the Tour de France bike race that crisscrosses the country every year.
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B U S I N E S S
Realty developers, exporters to feel pinch
Chandigarh, May 3
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike interest rates will have an adverse impact on the budgets of all those who have taken loans. An interest rate hike on various loans is likely to be announced by banks over the next few days, and will be effective immediately.
FDI proposals worth Rs 1,027 cr approved
New Delhi, May 3
The government today said it has cleared 21 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals amounting to Rs 1,027 crore, including those of ACB India and Oriental Tollways.
New borrowing facility for banks
Mumbai, May 3
The RBI would open a new borrowing facility for banks under the marginal standing facility (MSF) effective May 7 to contain volatility in the overnight inter-bank rates. The interest on this facility will be 100 bps above the repo rate.
RBI for increase in oil prices for fiscal health
Infosys eyes buyouts in Europe, Japan
Gold zooms to Rs 23,175
Gold touches Rs 22,520
RBI for freeing of interest rate on savings account
Investment in Gold ETFs rise 176%
Manufacturing policy a must: Sharma
Resource allocation process must be competitive: CII
Mercedes-Benz India has launched two new series of cars - the SL350 and the GL500. The SL350 (Red) is priced is Rs 98.5 lakh and the GL500 (cream) is priced
Rs 80.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). — Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui
SBI welcomes savings rate hike
The nation's largest lender State Bank of India has welcomed the RBI decision to hike the interest rate on savings deposits, saying the measure will in fact bring down the cost of its funds.
Adani to buy Australian coal mine for $2 billion
Sydney/Mumbai, May 3
Adani Enterprises has agreed to buy Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Australia for $2 billion in an all-cash deal to tap into growing coal traffic in overseas markets, a unit of the Indian firm said on Tuesday.
FICCI to partner govt in skill creation
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) today initiated the setting up of National Knowledge Functional Hubs (NKFH) focusing on specific needs of industries that are facing severe human resource and skill shortage. The aim is to partner the government in boosting vocational skills.
NHAI to raise Rs 10K cr in bonds
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will raise about Rs 10,000 crore in tax-free bonds to finance its projects around the country.
Push PPP model to build infrastructure, says ADB
Hanoi, May 3
Development finance institutions should encourage greater use of risk-sharing models like public-private-partnerships (PPP) to build critical infrastructure in developing countries, panelists at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) meeting said here today.
Ruchika M Khanna/TNS
Three categories of businesses will feel the pinch in the region- realtors, exporters and small businesses.
While the borrowing cost for the developers will increase, their customers, too, will have to shell out more on home loans. “It’s a double whammy for the real estate sector. Though the hike in interest rates on home loans will pinch the home buyers, it will not have any significant impact on their decision to buy real estate. But for developers, the hike in cost of borrowing would mean that our profit margins shrink. This could also lead to a hike in property prices,” said Ranjeev Kalia, general manager, marketing, Ansal Buildwell Ltd.
Ashwani Kohli, a Phagwara-based exporter and senior vice-president of Punjab Chamber of Small Exporters said that banks will now increase interest rates charged on working capital and term loans. “Across the world, the exporters pay anything between 1-4.5 per cent as interest. With this hike, exporters in India will pay 11 per cent interest. The government should be encouraging industry for exports, rather than increasing interest rates every few weeks. In fact, RBI should ensure that exporters should not be charged oer 7.5 per cent as rate of interest,” he added.
A L Aggarwal, general secretary of Haryana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that small industry is already reeling under financial constraints. “These units are getting term loans and working capital at an exorbitant 12-13.5% rate of interest from banks. Now they will get loans at still higher rate from the financial institutions.”
“This is the ninth rise in rates over 13 months since March 2010. The micro industrial units which constitute more than 90% of total industrial units in the country, will be the ultimate sufferers. I hope that RBI reduces the rate of interest on loans to Micro units so as to provide some relief not only to the micro industry but the general public at large,” he added.
A total of 47 FDI proposals were taken up by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), but the board deferred decisions on 17 applications and rejected nine, the Finance Ministry said.
The board gave its approval to Oriental Tollways Pvt Ltd (Delhi and Haryana) for induction of foreign equity in an investing company. The proposal is likely to bring in FDI worth Rs 475 crore.
Darjeeling Organic Tea Estates' application for induction of foreign equity and a collaborator to carry out the business of production, distribution and export of tea was also approved by the FIPB. The firm aims at FDI worth Rs 93.37 crore.
ACB (India) Ltd, which is engaged in the business of coal washing and electricity generation, was given ex-post-facto approval for issue of warrants. The proposal is worth Rs 97.51 crore.
The other major proposals that were cleared by the FIPB include those of Netmagic Solutions, Jay Shree Tea and Industries and Augere Wireless Broadband India.
Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry said the next meeting of the FIPB chaired by Secretary of Economic Affairs R Gopalan will be held on May 20. — PTI
Shiv Kumar/TNS
The RBI would open a new borrowing facility for banks under the marginal standing facility (MSF) effective May 7 to contain volatility in the overnight inter-bank rates. The interest on this facility will be 100 bps above the repo rate. Banks can borrow up to 1 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) from this facility. Under these norms, the difference between the reverse repo and MSF will be 200 basis points. While the repo rate will be in the middle, the reverse repo rate will be 100 basis points below it, and the MSF rate 100 bps above it, Subbarao said, adding the MSF rate gets calibrated at 8.25 per cent.
The Bank is also moving to a single rate regime - the repo rate, according to Subbarao. "There will henceforth be only one independently varying policy rate, and that will be the repo rate. This transition to a single independently varying policy rate is expected to more accurately signal the monetary policy stance," the governor said.
The reverse repo rate will continue to be operative but it will be pegged at a fixed 100 basis points below the repo rate and hence, it will no longer be an independent variable, the RBI governor said. The decision follows a report prepared by the Working Group constituted to review the operating procedure of the monetary policy.
"For a bank like ours, it (hike in interest rate on savings deposits) does (augurs well)... (People are) keeping Rs 9.5 lakh crore at home in cash because of the low interest rate (on savings deposits). They are not comfortable in committing money in long-term deposit," SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri told reporters after the post-policy meet with the RBI Governor.
On whether the step will increase his cost of funds, he replied in the negative. "No, in fact it will help me bring down the cost of my funds. In fact, our average cost of funds may come down because of the savings rate going up," Chaudhuri said.
He further pointed out that the cost of maintaining savings accounts is zero, especially in a CBS system, "so incremental cost is very low," the chairman said.
On whether SBI will increase its lending and deposit rates following the RBI policy, he refused to give a clear answer. — PTI
Indian firms are eyeing coal assets overseas to supply power plants in India, looking to benefit from the energy-hungry nation's aim to halve its nearly 14 per cent peak-hour power deficit within two years.
The Abbot Point Coal deal is one of the largest acquisitions of an Australian asset by an Indian company since Adani acquired Linc Energy’s Galilee coal project for $2.7 billion last August.
Analysts said the acquisition of the terminal by Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone, the port operating arm of Adani, would help Adani ship coal from Galilee to its power plants in India and tap into the growing coal cargo in the region.
"It’s a good deal for Mundra Port as the Abbot Point terminal will have assured cargo from Adani's own mine there as well as other coal mines in the region," said Kapil Yadav, a sector analyst with Mumbai brokerage Dolat Capital.
Mundra Port’s CFO B Ravi said the company had arranged short term mezzanine debt to fund the deal and said Standard Chartered was arranging the debt. He did not disclose the amount.
India holds 10 per cent of the world's coal reserves, but a shortfall in local supplies has grown rapidly because of an increase in coal-fired power plants. — Reuters
Aditi Tandon
The hubs would be designed to facilitate the creation of a mechanism to enable higher educational institutions and universities to engage with industry effectively and efficiently so that the quality of new engineering graduates in the country improves dramatically.
The process was formalised today with Dilip Chenoy, CEO, National Skill Development Corporation talking about government interventions and Diwakar Loshalui, Head, Compensation and Benefits, stressing on good practices by the industry. B N Jain, Vice-Chancellor, BITS, Pilani, talked about good practices by institutions.
The capital goods industry is the first specific sector to be addressed by NKFH. NKFH aims to facilitate industry-academia connect in top institutions which are the source of bulk engineering graduates for the capital goods industry.
Some of the suggestions the core group today gave include - to bridge the skills gaps and shortage of personnel, there is an urgent need for companies to mentor engineering institutions; each capital goods company can adopt two to three institutions in its vicinity for sustained interaction and collaboration; interested institutions should upload performance indicator on its website or send it to companies with a request for collaboration; to reach out to institutions at remote locations, technology such as webcasting should be leveraged to create a network of institutions for disseminating lectures by leading professionals.
Addressing the media here Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways CP Joshi said here that this was the first time that NHAI had been allowed to raise money to finance its projects through tax free bonds. He said a total amount of Rs 10,000 crore would be raised through the issue of tax free bonds.
He also said that Annual Pre-qualification of bidders had been introduced by his ministry to cut delays in completion of the projects. He announced that all NHAI tenders after August will be through e-Tendering only.
Joshi added that an apex committee under DDG, NIC has been constituted to carry forward the process of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) which will facilitate thorough movement of vehicles save fuel and time and plug revenue leakages.
He announced that about 10,000 km of roads will be taken for award of contracts in 2011-12 for ensuring minimum achievement of 7300 Km which has been decided as a target by EGoM last month.
Meanwhile, NHAI has awarded four projects worth Rs 5,527 crore last month to be built on build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis, out of the six for which it had received bids beginning February last week.
NHAI had received bids with premium for these six projects, valued at about Rs 8,588 crore, he added.
The recent global financial crisis has reduced the risk appetite of the private sector, especially for investing in emerging markets, ADB Vice President for Private Sector and Co-financing Operations Lakshmi Venkatachalam said.
"The time-tested public-private partnership financing modality needs to be redesigned and customised to address some of the issues emerging out of the post-crisis environment," Venkatachalam said.— PTI
LIC Chairman
New Delhi: The government is believed to have given additional charge of LIC Chairman to Rakesh Singh, an Additional Secretary in Department of Financial Services. Notification in this regard is expected soon, sources said. — PTI
Spice Mobility
Chandigarh: Spice Mobility Ltd has announced the switch to being a technology company focused on the Mobile Internet space. The company also unveiled the strategic road map to complete the first phase of the switch by Sep 2011. BK Modi, Chairman, Spice Mobility, said, “Mobile internet can enable India to achieve double digit GDP growth rate by capitalising on the young population of the country.” — PTI
Vadilal’s new launches
Chandigarh: With the latest extrusion-based technology, Vadilal has launched the ‘Badabite’ brand in the high-end candies segment, a premium product range with innovation. — PTI
IOC finance director
New Delhi: Praveen Kumar Goyal has taken over as Director (Finance) of Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest oil firm. "Prior to his elevation to the Board of Directors, he was Executive Director (International Trade, Information Systems and Optimisation) at IOC's corporate office," the company said in a press statement here. Goyal replaces S V Narasimhan, who superannuated on April 30. — PTI
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Special issue: Oldest Ice: finding and interpreting climate proxies in ice...
Comparison of measurements from different radio-echo sounding systems and synchronization with the ice core at Dome C, Antarctica
Anna Winter1, Daniel Steinhage1, Emily J. Arnold2, Donald D. Blankenship3, Marie G. P. Cavitte3, Hugh F. J. Corr4, John D. Paden2, Stefano Urbini5, Duncan A. Young3, and Olaf Eisen1,6 Anna Winter et al. Anna Winter1, Daniel Steinhage1, Emily J. Arnold2, Donald D. Blankenship3, Marie G. P. Cavitte3, Hugh F. J. Corr4, John D. Paden2, Stefano Urbini5, Duncan A. Young3, and Olaf Eisen1,6
1Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung, Bremerhaven, Germany
2Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets, Lawrence, KS, USA
3University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, Austin, TX, USA
4British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK
5Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome, Italy
6Fachbereich Geowissenschaften, Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Received: 07 Jun 2016 – Discussion started: 14 Jun 2016 – Revised: 13 Dec 2016 – Accepted: 17 Jan 2017 – Published: 01 Mar 2017
Abstract. We present a compilation of radio-echo sounding (RES) measurements of five radar systems (AWI, BAS, CReSIS, INGV and UTIG) around the EPICA Dome C (EDC) drill site, East Antarctica. The aim of our study is to investigate the differences of the various systems in their resolution of internal reflection horizons (IRHs) and bed topography, penetration depth and capacity of imaging the basal layer. We address the questions of the compatibility of existing radar data for common interpretation and the suitability of the individual systems for reconnaissance surveys. We find that the most distinct IRHs and IRH patterns can be identified and transferred between most data sets. Considerable differences between the RES systems exist in range resolution and depiction of the bottom-most region. Considering both aspects, which we judge as crucial factors in the search for old ice, the CReSIS and the UTIG systems are the most suitable ones. In addition to the RES data set comparison we calculate a synthetic radar trace from EDC density and conductivity profiles. We identify 10 common IRHs in the measured RES data and the synthetic trace. We then conduct a sensitivity study for which we remove certain peaks from the input conductivity profile. As a result the respective reflections disappear from the modeled radar trace. In this way, we establish a depth conversion of the measured travel times of the IRHs. Furthermore, we use these sensitivity studies to investigate the cause of observed reflections. The identified IRHs are assigned ages from the EDC's timescale. Due to the isochronous character of these conductivity-caused IRHs, they are a means to extend the Dome C age structure by tracing the IRHs along the RES profiles.
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How to cite: Winter, A., Steinhage, D., Arnold, E. J., Blankenship, D. D., Cavitte, M. G. P., Corr, H. F. J., Paden, J. D., Urbini, S., Young, D. A., and Eisen, O.: Comparison of measurements from different radio-echo sounding systems and synchronization with the ice core at Dome C, Antarctica, The Cryosphere, 11, 653-668, https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-11-653-2017, 2017.
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| ERROR: type should be string, got "https://www.thebody.com/article/drug-interactions-hiv-medications-street-drugs-methadone\nDrug Interactions: HIV Medications, Street Drugs and Methadone\nJames Learned\nMaia Szalavitz\nAIDS Community Research Initiative of America\nBy James Learned and Maia Szalavitz\nFrom AIDS Community Research Initiative of America\nA drug interaction is what happens when one drug that you take affects the way another drug you take works in your body. An interaction can affect your body's ability to break down one drug or both drugs. It can also affect the strength or effectiveness of one drug or both drugs. Drug interactions become more complicated -- and more likely to happen -- the more drugs you take. In many cases, interactions aren't a problem. There are lots of drugs that don't affect each other at all. But some medications should never be used together because they combine to create a toxic reaction. Such interactions are dangerous, even life threatening.\nThe liver breaks down and absorbs (metabolizes) antiretrovirals for HIV, methadone, alcohol, street drugs like cocaine and heroin, prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, vitamins -- the works. The liver has primary responsibility for drug metabolism, but the kidneys also play a role, mostly by eliminating drugs. Specific pathways of enzymes in the liver metabolize different drugs, but many drugs are metabolized by the same pathways. This is where interactions can occur.\nThe liver can only do so much work at one time. If you take two or more drugs at once, they can compete for the same enzymes in the liver in order to be broken down. This competition can affect the way the drugs are metabolized. One drug might be metabolized faster than usual, reducing levels of the drug in your blood and making it less effective. This could be a problem with a number of drugs. If your methadone levels are too low, for example, you could experience serious withdrawal symptoms. And if your anti-HIV drug is at low levels, it won't work as well and could allow your virus to become resistant to that drug and, perhaps, others as well.\nAnother kind of interaction can cause one of the drugs you're taking to be metabolized more slowly than usual. You could end up with a dangerously high dose of the drug in your system because it isn't being broken down and absorbed properly. In essence, this could cause an overdose and, depending on the drug, could be fatal.\nIt might be useful to think of the liver as a funnel -- or many funnels, some of them having funnels within them. If drug A and drug B compete with one another for the same funnel, for example, a number of possibilities could occur:\nThe levels of both Drug A and Drug B could increase in your system;\nThe levels of both Drug A and Drug B could decrease in your system;\nDrug A levels could increase in your system and Drug B levels could decrease;\nDrug A levels could decrease in your system and Drug B levels could increase;\nDrug A levels could increase in your system and Drug B could remain at normal levels;\nDrug A levels could decrease in your system and Drug B could remain at normal levels;\nDrug A could remain at normal levels in your system and Drug B levels could decrease;\nDrug A could remain at normal levels in your system and Drug B levels could increase; or\nBoth Drug A and Drug B could remain at normal levels in your system.\nThe more drugs you add to the mix, the more difficulty the funnels may have metabolizing them properly. There are many possible interactions -- some of them may not cause a problem, but others certainly could.\nThe following describes known and potential drug interactions that involve medications to treat HIV or prevent and treat opportunistic infections. Some of this information is based on studies that have been conducted in test tubes, animals, or people; some of it is based on case reports -- incidents that have actually happened to people; and some of the information is theoretical, based on what we know about how different drugs are metabolized -- which pathways they use and how they use them.\nHIV Medications and Street/Recreational Drugs\nThere hasn't been much research on how illegal street drugs and HIV medications interact. Certainly, your best bet is not to use street drugs at all if you're taking HIV medications. But some interactions are known to be more dangerous than others.\nIt's difficult to study interactions between illegal drugs and antiretrovirals. Some people have a higher tolerance to some drugs than other people do. Also, there are too many different kinds of cuts put on drugs, especially heroin and cocaine, which are hardly ever pure. So laboratory tests using pure heroin or cocaine, for example, wouldn't necessarily tell us what might happen in your body with drugs bought on the street.\nWe have more information about interactions with prescription drugs that are used recreationally, But even then, some drugs that are available by prescription, when bought on the street, may be cut with other substances that could cause unexpected interactions with other drugs.\nVidex (ddI) can increase the risk of pancreatitis, and so can chronic alcohol use. So if you're using alcohol regularly, inform your healthcare provider and consider alternatives to Videx. There are other nucleosides to choose from.\nAlcohol increases Ziagen (abacavir) levels in your blood. A small study showed that consuming the equivalent of five alcoholic drinks with Ziagen resulted in up to a 41% increase in Ziagen levels. The increase isn't a good thing. Regular Ziagen dosing (300 mg every 12 hours) gives you enough of the drug to do the job. Increasing the amount won't fight HIV any better -- but it could increase your risk of side effects. Ziagen is also in the combination pills Trizivir and Epzicom.\nAlcohol should not be used with Agenerase (amprenavir) oral solution (the liquid version) because it has propylene glycol in it, which can cause side effects when it's mixed with alcohol.\nThe protease inhibitor Reyataz (atazanavir) can increase levels of bilirubin in some people, which can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). If you start taking Reyataz, be sure to have liver function tests performed regularly, including checking bilirubin levels. People with liver disease, such as chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or liver damage caused by alcohol use may be more likely to experience high bilirubin levels, but no differences have been reported so far in people with mild to moderate liver damage.\nOccasional and light use of alcohol is not known to interact with other HIV medications, but regular, heavy alcohol use can damage your liver, which might make it more difficult for your liver to properly break down some anti-HIV drugs, particularly protease inhibitors and non-nucleosides. The result could be levels of these antiretrovirals that are too low to slow down HIV replication the way they're supposed to. That could result in a higher viral load, lower CD4 count, and the development of drug-resistant HIV. Liver damage can also work the opposite way, allowing some drugs to build up in your system, which could cause worse side effects or an overdose.\nSince alcohol can cause dehydration, be sure to drink a lot of water to help your body deal better with any alcohol you drink.\nAmphetamines (Speed, Methamphetamine, Crystal Meth [Tina, Ice])\nNorvir (ritonavir) -- at full dose or the much lower doses used to \"boost\" other protease inhibitors -- could increase amphetamine levels in the blood significantly. Kaletra, which contains a small amount of ritonavir, could have the same effect. This increase isn't a good thing. It could have serious consequences, including a faster heart rate and higher blood pressure, possibly even death. The other protease inhibitors and the rarely used non-nucleoside Rescriptor (delavirdine) could have less of an impact, but might still have some. There's no sure way to predict what might happen with these combinations.\nTaking amphetamines and certain antidepressants called SSRIs (Prozac, Paxil, Luvox, or Zoloft) together could, at least hypothetically, lead to a condition called \"serotonin syndrome,\" which can be life-threatening. When serotonin levels increase too much, confusion, agitation, coma, anxiety, and seizures can occur.\nCocaine (Coke, Blow, Crack)\nThere have been no reported interactions between cocaine and HIV medications.\nYou may have heard reports that cocaine significantly speeds up HIV reproduction in lab cultures. There have also been studies showing that mice infected with HIV and then injected with cocaine had significantly more virus and fewer CD4 cells than mice infected with HIV but no cocaine. This could certainly mean that cocaine use speeds up HIV disease progression in people, although what actually happens in the human body isn't clear.\nEcstasy (MDMA, X)\nThere was one death in England, which resulted from a single dose of Ecstasy taken with Norvir. Norvir slows down the liver enzyme that breaks down Ecstasy, so Ecstasy accumulates in your system, making it 5 to 10 times stronger. In addition, up to 10% of Caucasians (the figure for other populations isn't known) have a deficiency in this enzyme, which may be why some people could overdose on what would be a non-toxic dose for others. If you're taking any protease inhibitor or non-nucleoside, Ecstasy can be extremely dangerous. Of these, Norvir seems to be the most dangerous, while Viracept (nelfinavir), Viramune (nevirapine), and Sustiva (efavirenz) may be less so. But drug interactions in the test tube are sometimes opposite to those seen in the body, so, again, this is hard to predict.\nIf you do take Ecstasy with a protease inhibitor, wait as long as possible after taking the medication before taking the Ecstasy. And be sure to have someone with you who knows what you've done in case you have difficulties. It's really better not to mix these drugs! If you do, think about taking less Ecstasy than you might normally take -- maybe 25% of your usual amount. Be sure to take regular breaks from dancing and other physical activity, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid alcohol -- alcohol causes dehydration.\nIf you aren't dancing or exercising, however, don't drink large quantities of water after taking ecstasy. It's actually possible to fatally overdose on water this way, because Ecstasy can also slow the body's ability to expel water as urine. Basically, drink to quench your thirst.\nGHB (Gamma-Hydroxy-Butyrate, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid X, G)\nGHB is potentially dangerous with protease inhibitors, especially Norvir (full dose or lower doses), as well as the non-nucleosides Rescriptor and, possibly, Sustiva. And never mix GHB with alcohol.\nHeroin (Dope, Smack, Brown, Junk, China White)\nSome people who use heroin and are prescribed antiretrovirals for their HIV may be afraid to take their HIV medications regularly for fear that they'll interact with the heroin. There are no documented interactions between antiretrovirals and heroin, although there are some theoretical ones. If you're using heroin, it's probably fine -- and better for your health -- to take your anti-HIV medications as well.\nMost protease inhibitors -- Norvir, Kaletra, Agenerase, Lexiva, and Viracept in particular -- as well as the non-nucleosides Rescriptor and Sustiva may reduce heroin levels, although this is only based on theoretical research about the way your body breaks down heroin and these particular drugs. If this is true, it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. You might need more frequent doses of heroin to avoid withdrawal -- one big dose won't last longer and could be an overdose. Be careful.\nSome synthetics sold as heroin (fentanyl, alpha-methyl-fentanyl) are potent in tiny doses and could be deadly if combined with another drug.\nKetamine (Special K)\nWhen combined with some anti-HIV medications, Special K can lead to \"chemical hepatitis,\" inflammation of the liver that could require hospitalization. The inflammation usually goes away in several weeks, but anything that damages the liver can be a serious problem for people with HIV. Norvir, Kaletra, Viracept, Agenerase, Lexiva, Rescriptor, and Sustiva are the antiretrovirals with the greatest potential to cause ketamine toxicity.\nLSD (Acid, Blotter)\nNo known interactions. But it's possible that some anti-HIV medications, especially Norvir, could lead to a longer or more intense trip than planned or desired.\nAccording to one study, smoked marijuana slightly lowers levels of the protease inhibitors Crixivan and Viracept, although the decreased levels weren't enough to affect the antiretrovirals' activity. Protease inhibitors may also increase THC levels, the active ingredient in marijuana -- so smaller doses may make you more stoned. The same is true of the synthetic version, Marinol (dronabinol), which contains THC and is used to treat nausea and increase appetite. This interaction doesn't seem to be dangerous -- although you should consider it if you're planning on being coherent!\nSustiva makes many people feel at least somewhat disoriented. Using marijuana might heighten these feelings -- and not necessarily in a good way.\nPCP (Angel Dust, Rocket Fuel)\nLevels of PCP may increase due to interactions with protease inhibitors or the non-nucleosides, Rescriptor and, possibly, Sustiva. These interactions could cause PCP toxicity. If you're on anti-HIV medications and using PCP, think about using less PCP than you might otherwise to avoid a possible interaction.\nPoppers (Amyl Nitrate or Butyl Nitrate)\nBe sure not to use poppers if you take Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis. Poppers increase levels of these drugs, lowering your blood pressure enough to cause serious, even lethal, reactions (see below for more detail).\nThere are no known interactions between Ritalin and any medications specific to HIV.\nSedatives and Tranquilizers\nInteractions between barbiturates, benzodiazepines and antiretrovirals, especially the protease inhibitors and non-nucleosides, are tricky. There are many possible variables that could affect the interactions listed below, including other drugs that you might be taking.\nBarbiturates (Barbs, Downers)\nBarbiturates are rarely used on the street since they don't provide much of an attractive high or down. But if you are taking barbiturates, there are some things that could be helpful to know:\nCombining a barbiturate -- Amytal (amobarbital), Nembutal (pentobarbital), or Seconal (secobarbital), for example -- with many of the protease inhibitors or non-nucleosides can lower levels of the anti-HIV medication. This interaction can reduce or eliminate the benefit of the anti-HIV drug and possibly cause HIV to develop resistance to the drug.\nHigh doses of barbiturates can cause unconsciousness, even death.\nThe combination of barbiturates with alcohol or any other central nervous system depressant, including heroin, is extremely dangerous. Alcohol intensifies the sedative effect of the barbiturate, which can cause abnormally slow and shallow breathing, coma, and death. Even the normal dose of a barbiturate can be lethal if it's combined with alcohol.\nBenzodiazepines (Bennies, Benzos, Downers)\nTaking the sedatives Halcion (triazolam) or Versed (midazolam) with any of the available protease inhibitors or the non-nucleosides Rescriptor or Sustiva could lead to a very dangerous, even deadly interaction, raising Halcion or Versed levels so much that serious sedation could result, possibly stopping your breathing.\nTaking Ambien (zolpidem) with full-dose Norvir could cause a similar reaction, but low-dose Norvir, which is usually prescribed now, doesn't seem to significantly increase Ambien levels.\nValium (diazepam) and Tranxene (clorazepate) levels can also increase when used with some of these same anti-HIV medications -- particularly Invirase, Fortovase, Norvir, Agenerase, and Lexiva -- but the interaction doesn't seem to be as severe or as potentially dangerous as that of Halcion or Versed.\nNorvir may increase Klonopin (clonazepam) levels, while Viramune and Sustiva may decrease Klonopin levels, possibly leading to symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal.\nNorvir slightly decreases Xanax (alprazolam) levels, while Invirase, Fortovase, Agenerase, Lexiva and Rescriptor increase Xanax levels. Except for Rescriptor, which greatly increases Xanax levels, the degree that these other antiretrovirals raise Xanax levels isn't clear.\nInvirase, Fortovase, Agenerase, Lexiva and Rescriptor may increase Dalmane (flurazepam) levels as well, but not as significantly as with Halcion or Versed.\nPhysical dependence on benzos can develop. Withdrawal should be medically supervised because of the risk of seizures.\nCombining benzodiazepines with alcohol can be life threatening. Alcohol intensifies the sedative effect of the benzodiazepam, which can lead to coma or death. Benzos can also interact with opiates such as heroin, methadone or OxyContin (oxycodone) to cause increased, possibly lethal sedation.\nBottom line: Mixing downs can be very dangerous. Mixing depressant drugs -- alcohol and opioids; alcohol and barbiturates; alcohol and benzodiazepines; or a combination of depressant drugs -- is the cause of most overdose deaths.\nViagra (Sildenafil), Levitra (Vardenafil), and Cialis (Tadalafil)\nThese three drugs, marketed to help with impotence (erectile dysfunction), are often used recreationally by men to help get and keep an erection. None of them increase sexual desire. Although these are prescription drugs, people often get them through friends, on the street, or through the Internet. This means that what looks like Viagra, for example, may be Viagra -- then again, it may not be. The three available medications have similar interactions with other drugs.\nThere has been at least one documented death caused by the interaction of a protease inhibitor and Viagra (sometimes called blue diamonds or Vitamin V). The man had a heart attack. Protease inhibitors increase the blood concentrations of Viagra, which raises the likelihood and severity of side effects -- extremely low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, changes in your vision, and prolonged erection (meaning hours -- not a good thing). Norvir (ritonavir) increases Viagra concentrations the most, while Fortovase (soft-gel saquinavir) and Invirase (hard-gel saquinavir) seem to have the least effect on Viagra blood levels. Other medications that increase Viagra blood levels include the non-nucleoside Rescriptor, the antifungals Nizoral (ketoconazole) and Sporanox (itraconazole), and the antibiotic erythromycin.\nLevitra and Cialis have similar interactions with these same drugs. Although not every drug has been studied with each of these medications to figure out every conceivable interaction, the way that they're broken down by the liver gives us a good idea of the possible interactions.\nThe usual dose of Viagra is 50 mg once a day (at most). The usual dose of both Levitra and Cialis is 10 mg, also once a day at most. Based on what's known and what can be assumed, take a lower dose of Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis -- and take it less often -- to avoid a possibly dangerous drug interaction if you're also taking one of the drugs listed above. Some examples:\nIf you're on a protease inhibitor, don't take more than one 25 mg dose of Viagra within a two-day period.\nIf you're on a protease inhibitor-containing regimen that doesn't include Norvir, the highest dose of Levitra should be 2.5 mg within a 24-hour period.\nIf you're taking Kaletra or Norvir (even at a low dose) as part of your regimen, the highest dose of Levitra should be 2.5 mg and it shouldn't be taken again for three days.\nIf you're taking erythromycin, don't take more than one 5 mg dose of Levitra in a 24-hour period.\nIf you're taking 200 mg of Nizoral a day, your dose of Levitra shouldn't be more than 5 mg in one day; and if you're taking 400 mg of Nizoral a day, your dose of Levitra shouldn't be more than 2.5 mg in one day.\nIf you're taking Norvir (including low-dose Norvir), Nizoral, or Sporanox, your dose of Cialis should be 10 mg no more than once in three days.\nGrapefruit juice could increase levels of Cialis in your blood, so avoid it if you take that drug.\nLevitra can decrease levels of the protease inhibitor Crixivan, so if you're taking Crixivan three times a day (which is rare), it would be safer to use Viagra or Cialis at lower doses than usually recommended.\nUsing poppers (amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate) with Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis can cause a severe decrease in blood pressure -- low enough to cause you to fall down or faint, perhaps hurting yourself. Even more serious reactions due to the drop in blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, and death.\nIf you take one of these drugs and have an erection that lasts for more than four hours, go to the emergency room. If you don't get treated, this can result in the permanent loss of erectile function.\nCombining Cialis with significant amounts of alcohol can increase the side effects of Cialis, perhaps to a dangerous degree. Combining alcohol with Viagra or Levitra doesn't seem to have the same effect.\nIf you have liver damage due to viral hepatitis, alcohol use, or for any other reason, be careful if you use any of these drugs. If you have mild to moderate liver damage, use a low dose (25 mg of Viagra, 5-10 mg of Levitra, or no more than 10 mg of Cialis). Higher doses could cause serious side effects. We don't know what happens if someone with severe liver damage takes one of these drugs. If you're on a protease inhibitor and have liver damage, your safest bet is not to use them at all -- in that situation, there would be a lot going on at once and unpredictable things could happen.\nIf you have kidney damage and plan to use one of these drugs, either take Levitra (which kidney damage doesn't seem to affect) or a low dose of Viagra (25 mg) or Cialis (5 mg).\nLevitra and Cialis are relatively new compared to Viagra, which has been on the market since 1998. As more people use these drugs and further studies are conducted, we'll learn more about their safety and other possible interactions.\nHIV Medications and Methadone\nThe same liver enzymes that metabolize methadone break down many medications for HIV and drugs that prevent and treat opportunistic infections. So these drugs can cause changes in the way you respond to your methadone dose. Some can increase the effects of methadone; others can decrease it. Methadone can have an effect on the strength of some anti-HIV drugs, too.\nIt's best to tell both your HIV healthcare provider and the provider at your methadone clinic about all the medications you're taking. But if you don't share the information, at least know the drugs that you're on. Most of the important methadone-medication interactions decrease the effect of the methadone. If your dose isn't comfortable for you, it isn't \"addictive behavior\" to want one that is.\nPeople considering detoxing from methadone should be aware that this might not be a good idea for some people with HIV, particularly if your CD4 count is low. Methadone-maintained people have fewer hospitalizations and are more likely to receive anti-HIV medications than many heroin users who aren't on methadone. When lowering your methadone dose it may be safest to go slowly and wait until you've adjusted to each decrease before moving on to the next one.\nThe following are some of the known drug interactions with methadone. There may be others. This area, like most involving drug users, hasn't been thoroughly studied -- although, because methadone is legal, the information about possible drug interactions is more complete and there's more of it compared to that for illegal drugs. If you start a new medication and find that your methadone dose isn't \"holding\" you or that it makes you feel drowsy or over-medicated, talk to the provider at your clinic. If they refuse to adjust your methadone to meet your needs, ask your HIV care provider to discuss it with them. You shouldn't have to suffer because of ignorance about drug interactions from some clinic staff.\nDrugs That May Make Methadone Stronger (More Potent)\nMany medications can increase methadone levels to varying degrees. In most cases, the increase is minimal and might not have any noticeable effect. But if the increase is substantial enough, you could become over-medicated, although this is rare.\nDiflucan (fluconazole), used to treat fungal infections, can raise methadone levels in the blood by up to 35%. In one study of this effect, no symptoms of overdose were reported in the thirteen people who took Diflucan with methadone. Nizoral (ketoconazole), another anti-fungal, can have a similar effect.\nThe antidepressants amitriptyline (Elavil and generic versions) and fluvoxamine (various brand names including Luvox) can also increase the amount of methadone in your system. Fluvoxamine can raise methadone levels by anywhere from 20% to 100%. An increase above 30-50% could make you dangerously over-medicated. Then, if you stop taking fluvoxamine and your methadone levels suddenly go down again, you could suffer symptoms of withdrawal.\nUsing anti-anxiety medications such as Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), or Halcion (triazolam) with methadone can have a \"synergistic\" effect -- you can become more sedated than each individual drug would cause (1+1 = 3).\nTagamet (cimetidine), used to treat ulcers and acid reflux (heartburn), can slightly increase methadone levels, as can urinary alkalinizers (Bicitra, Polycitra) used to treat gout and kidney stones.\nRescriptor (delavirdine), the rarely used non-nucleoside, increases methadone levels slightly but, for most people, the increase isn't enough to require a decrease in their methadone dose.\nGrapefruit juice could slightly increase methadone levels in the blood, but the effect doesn't seem to be significant.\nCipro (ciprofloxacin), an oral antibiotic sometimes used to treat MAC (Mycobacterium avium Complex), bacterial pneumonia, and many common bacterial infections, can cause significant increases in methadone levels. This increase could possibly lead to serious sedation and even overdose for some people.\nDrugs With Mixed or Contradictory Effects\nAgenerase (amprenavir), a protease inhibitor, significantly decreases methadone levels. Methadone decreases levels of Agenerase, as well, so this combination makes both drugs less effective. It's probably best not to take a combination that includes Agenerase if you're on methadone.\nSoon after the protease inhibitors Norvir (ritonavir) and Crixivan (indinavir) were approved, in vitro (laboratory) studies were conducted to see what affect these antiretrovirals might have on methadone. These test tube studies showed that both drugs increased the potency of methadone. But in the body, Norvir seems to have the opposite effect. It can decrease methadone blood levels by as much as one third and may require a slight increase in your methadone dose to avoid symptoms of withdrawal. A more recent study looking at the interaction between low-dose Norvir and methadone found that Norvir slightly and insignificantly increased methadone levels. If you're taking full- or low-dose Norvir and your methadone isn't holding you, report it and ask for a raise in your methadone dose.\nAlthough Crixivan increases methadone levels in the test tube, it doesn't affect methadone in the body.\nAlcohol, mixed with methadone, can increase sedation at first and later cause methadone to be metabolized quicker. After the effects of the alcohol wear off, you could feel withdrawal symptoms, possibly leading to relapse.\nDrugs That Make Methadone Weaker (Less Potent)\nSustiva (efavirenz) and Viramune (nevirapine), two non-nucleosides, are the antiretrovirals that reduce methadone levels the most -- possibly giving you the feeling that your anti-HIV meds are \"eating\" your methadone.\nSustiva significantly reduces methadone levels in your blood. Based on small studies, the reduction varies a lot from person to person. Some have as much as a 50% reduction in methadone levels. Withdrawal signs and symptoms usually occur after seven days of starting Sustiva. Your methadone dose may need to be raised gradually -- 5-10 mg daily -- in order to be effective. In one study, the average increase in methadone dose required to avoid withdrawal symptoms was about 20%. Communicate with your provider!\nViramune may also require an increase in your methadone dose. As with Sustiva, your methadone dose may need to be raised 5-10 mg daily to be effective after starting a combination that includes Viramune. In one study, almost one-third of the people on Viramune required an increase in their methadone dose. A very small study showed similar results, with some people experiencing serious withdrawal symptoms one to two weeks after starting Viramune.\nAfter measuring methadone levels in the blood of people taking either Sustiva or Viramune, a group of researchers in Ireland and England suggested that methadone doses might need to be increased in increments of 10 mg 8-10 days after starting either non-nucleoside.\nKaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir), a protease inhibitor, reduces methadone levels significantly enough to require an increase in some people's methadone dose to avoid withdrawal. The reduced methadone levels are caused by the lopinavir in Kaletra rather than by the small amount of ritonavir Kaletra contains.\nOther antiretrovirals can also reduce methadone levels, including Ziagen (abacavir), Viracept (nelfinavir), Agenerase (see above), and Lexiva (fosamprenavir). Methadone dose increases might be necessary for some people, but probably not for most. The extent of these interactions varies from person to person and could depend on your methadone dose.\nRifampin (used to treat tuberculosis) can significantly decrease the length of time methadone stays in your system. Methadone doses may need to be raised significantly in order to remain effective for some people who are also taking Rifampin. If you're taking Rifampin, be sure to report it to your clinic. And if you feel like you're having withdrawal symptoms, talk to your provider about increasing your methadone dose.\nThe anti-seizure medications Tegretol (carbamazepine), Dilantin (phenytoin), and Phenobarbital can also weaken methadone's effects.\nDoses of Vitamin C high enough to make the urine more acidic can reduce methadone levels and effects. So be careful not to overdo the Vitamin C!\nDrugs That Methadone Makes Weaker\nMethadone seems to decrease the absorption of Zerit (d4T, stavudine) and the buffered tablet version of Videx (ddI, didanosine) -- the decrease in Videx levels is quite significant, but the decrease in Zerit levels isn't. If you're on methadone, the amount of Videx getting into your system may not be enough to do its job. The low levels of Videx could also potentially lead to development of resistance.\nInstead of increasing the daily dose of Videx buffered tablets, it's probably best to switch to Videx EC, the enteric-coated formulation of the drug. Methadone doesn't seem to interact with Videx EC.\nNeither Videx nor Zerit seem to decrease the effect of methadone.\nDrugs That Methadone Makes Stronger\nRetrovir (AZT) levels in the blood can be increased by as much as 40% when it's taken with methadone. This means that if you take less AZT than someone who isn't on methadone, you may get the same anti-HIV effect, although routine dose reductions aren't recommended. If you're having bad side effects from AZT, this could be due to this interaction -- you may have too much AZT in your system. These increased side effects can be similar to opiate withdrawal (nausea, vomiting, headaches, etc.), so it can be hard to tell what's going on. Lowering your AZT dose may be in order, but don't lower it on your own. 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Home > Publications > Net Zero – The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming
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Net Zero – Technical Report 2 May 2019
2. Key findings
4. Supporting research, charts and data
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This report responds to a request from the Governments of the UK, Wales and Scotland, asking the Committee to reassess the UK’s long-term emissions targets. Our new emissions scenarios draw on ten new research projects, three expert advisory groups, and reviews of the work of the IPCC and others.
The conclusions are supported by detailed analysis published in the Net Zero Technical Report that has been carried out for each sector of the economy, plus consideration of F-gas emissions and greenhouse gas removals.
The report’s key findings are that:
The Committee on Climate Change recommends a new emissions target for the UK: net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050.
In Scotland, we recommend a net-zero date of 2045, reflecting Scotland’s greater relative capacity to remove emissions than the UK as a whole.
In Wales, we recommend a 95% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050.
A net-zero GHG target for 2050 will deliver on the commitment that the UK made by signing the Paris Agreement. It is achievable with known technologies, alongside improvements in people’s lives, and within the expected economic cost that Parliament accepted when it legislated the existing 2050 target for an 80% reduction from 1990.
However, this is only possible if clear, stable and well-designed policies to reduce emissions further are introduced across the economy without delay. Current policy is insufficient for even the existing targets.
Presentation slides setting out the report’s key findings by Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change
Net-Zero Exhibits – Chapter 1
Net-Zero assumptions log
Net-Zero costs dataset
UK Net-Zero Advisory Group – Chair’s report
International Net-Zero Advisory Group – Chair’s report
Costs and Benefits of Net-Zero Advisory Group – Chair’s report
The UK’s contribution to a Paris-consistent global emissions reduction pathway (Grantham Institute, Imperial College London)
Summary of responses received to the Net Zero Call for Evidence
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C
European Commission: 2050 long-term strategy
Energy Transitions Commission: Mission Possible
Royal Society & Royal Academy of Engineering: Greenhouse gas removal
UN Environment: Emissions Gap Report 2018
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Home / Artists / Ralph Steadman
Ralph Steadman began his career as a cartoonist satirising the British social and political scene of the 60s. In the 1970s, responding to what he called ‘the screaming lifestyle of America’ he teamed up with Hunter S. Thompson which resulted in his iconic drawings for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and collaborations ranging from The Kentucky Derby to The Curse of Lono. Many of his drawings were to be seen in Rolling Stone magazine and he produced his book of collected impressions of America in 1974.
His work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, from Punch and Private Eye in the early years to the New Statesman, The New Yorker and The Independent.
Early in his career he turned his creative energy to the literary classics, beginning with Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass. Other illustrated works include Treasure Island, Animal Farm and Fahrenheit 451. He, then, turned to the lives of Sigmund Freud, and, later, Leonardo da Vinci, reinterpreting their genius in both words and drawings. He wrote Doodaaa in 2002, part satire and part autobiography, and The Joke’s Over, a recount of his relationship with Hunter S. Thompson, in 2006.
Much of the 1990s was spent traveling the vineyards and distilleries of the world for Oddbins, the wine merchant. These journeys resulted in three books, The Grapes of Ralph, Untrodden Grapes and Still Life with Bottle.
He has written illustrated children’s books such as Teddy Where Are You and That’s My Dad, and books of poetry with his friend, Adrian Mitchell, in addition to creating sculptures and limited edition prints. He has designed theatre costumes and sets, produced graphics for television and film and designed stamps.
Most recently, he has completed two books with Gonzovationist Ceri Levy– Extinct Boids and Nextinction– about extinct and endangered birds, and is currently working on his third, Critical Critters, which is about endangered animals. He also has a new children’s book in the works called Again! His work continues to influence and inspire artists around the world today.
The Chambers Project is the current moniker / project for a continually evolving art space that started as “Furtherrr” and moved through Alexander Chambers Gallery by doing pop-ups and live collaborative paintings. Now with a permanent location in Nevada City, we strive to showcase our favorite contemporary art in the arena of painting and sculpture. Engaging our community and highlighting the rich local and regional Northern California talent. Our aim is to support, cultivate and promote visual arts in the psychedelic aesthetic that we love while having as much fun as possible.
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Richard Flanagan 'ashamed to be Australian' over environmental policies
Man Booker prize winner says he is saddened by the Australian government’s environmental policies and prime minister Tony Abbott’s statement that ‘coal is good for humanity’
Helen Davidson
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Tue 14 Oct 2014 19.44 EDT Last modified on Tue 13 Mar 2018 13.32 EDT
Richard Flanagan: ‘I don’t understand why our government seems committed to destroying what we have that’s unique in the world.’ Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP
The winner of the Man Booker prize, Richard Flanagan says he is “ashamed to be an Australian” because of Australian prime minister Tony Abbott’s environmental policies.
Flanagan has won the prestigious award for his novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North, about prisoners and captors on the Burma railway.
Speaking on the BBC’s Newsnight program after the award ceremony, the Tasmanian author and committed environmentalist was asked about Abbott’s recent comment that “coal is good for humanity”. The prime minister made the comment while opening a coalmine in Queensland on Monday.
“I’m very saddened because Australia has the most extraordinary environment and I don’t understand why our government seems committed to destroying what we have that’s unique in the world,” Flanagan said.
“To be frank, I’m ashamed to be Australian when you bring this up.”
Flanagan was also asked about the repeal of the Tasmanian forestry peace deal between environmentalists and logging companies last month.
“I genuinely believe that people of Australia want to see these beautiful places, these sacred places, preserved, [but] the politics of the day is so foolishly going ahead and seeking to destroy them when there isn’t even an economic base to it, when there is no market for the woodchips that would result from the destruction of these forests,” he replied.
“I think it’s unnecessary and I think it’s just politics being used to divide people that could otherwise be brought together on all that is best and most extraordinary in our country.”
Prime minister's literary intervention makes a sham of peak event
Martin Shaw
Making Richard Flanagan the fiction co-winner leaves awards struggling for at least the appearance of integrity and transparency, under this or any future prime minister
Man Booker winner echoes fears over inclusion of US writers
Richard Flanagan says fellow Booker winner Peter Carey is rightly concerned about dangers of change ‘for smaller cultures’
Row over Tony Abbott's 'nasty' intervention to split literary prize
Les Murray attacks PM’s decision to overrule judges and split $80,000 prize between Carroll’s work and Richard Flanagan’s ‘pretentious and stupid book’
Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker prize with ‘timeless depiction of war’
Australian novelist picks up award for story of prisoners and captors on Burma railway in The Narrow Road to the Deep North
My first novel offered refuge from climate sceptics – and a new and powerful voice
Richard Flanagan’s vivid account of harrowing history is a solid choice
Man Booker winner Richard Flanagan – in quotes
The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan – review
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Welcome to the cult of Daljit
David Letterman is a big fan and the US loves her. But Daljit Dhaliwal is an ITN newsreader. How does she do it? asks Matt Wells
Daljit Dhaliwal is the only British newscaster to have her image in the opening titles of the programme she presents. We see Daljit at the computer, Daljit answering the phone and Daljit in the studio. Daljit, you understand, is serious about the news. Presumably, as with the great US news anchors whose names form part of the programme title, her holiday stand-ins are forced to open with the line, "Good evening, Daljit is on vacation."
Yet despite this relentless personality-pumping, very few of us - apart from the particularly astute viewers of Channel 4 News - are familiar with the delightful Daljit. For this diminutive former BBC news trainee is better known in the Carnegie Deli than on the Clapham omnibus. She is, in fact, the immensely popular anchor of the ITN World News for Public Television With Daljit Dhaliwal which airs in the US. Even When She's On Holiday.
Her show is watched across America. When it was threatened with the axe a few years ago, there was an outcry and a reprieve. The publicity meant the number of stations taking the service shot up overnight. And recently cult talk-show host David Letterman became so obsessed with her that he demanded his bosses at CBS pension off "old saddle" Dan Rather and instal Dhaliwal, 37, in the Evening News hotseat instead. She even swallowed her journalistic pride and appeared on his show.
Cult status is confirmed with the unofficial Daljit Dhaliwal Appreciation Page, where she joins BBC arts correspondent Rosie Millard and GMTV presenter Penny Smith in internet folklore. We learn that she uses Elizabeth Arden's Eight-Hour Cream, goes to yoga on Saturday mornings and that Jon Snow attributes her success to "great bone structure". Ouch. But admirers lay on the accolades: "She's an angel!"; "She is perfect."
Inevitably after this breathless build-up, it is something of a relief to find that Dhaliwal does not remotely live up to the hype. She is striking, but not unfeasibly pretty; yes, she has great bone structure, but she also has bags under her eyes. And some of the pictures on the website have clearly undergone the Photoshop treatment.
So why, if she wants to be taken seriously as a journalist (she stresses to interviewers her stint in Northern Ireland was pre-IRA ceasefire), is she appearing on chat shows? "I thought it would be a fun thing to do. That was my immediate reaction, and it was."
She handled the Letterman interview competently, if nervously. He was fawning; she was appreciative, but not overly flirtatious. She said she was quite happy at ITN when Letterman suggested Rather would step aside for her. "But I bet you're not on the showbusiness cash," he taunted. Probably not - but she can afford to shop in Joseph.
It seems crazy to be discussing a newscaster like this. Do we worry about the cut of Peter Sissons' suits? Does anyone care about Trevor's ties? Actually, probably yes. The fact is, newscasters are celebrities. It is certainly the case in the US, perhaps less so here. Dhaliwal accepts it. "In the US there is more of a following for anchors and they do have more of a celebrity status, whereas here I'm not sure whether we've travelled that far down the road. For me, it has been more of a reaction that I've had from the other side of the pond. I do find that kind of interesting, curious and intriguing at the same time, because hard-nosed journalism and celebrity do make unusual bedfellows.
"You have to kind of take stock. I'm a very realistic person. I take it in my stride and don't try to get introspective about it. At the end of the day you have to concentrate on the job in hand."
And while the ITN World News Show makes the most of its presenter, there is no trivialisation of content. It's a hard-news programme with a global agenda."There isn't any banter between the anchors and it's not fluffy," says Dhaliwal. "It's the sort of thing you'd expect to find on public television."
She is dismissive of the obsession among television executives about how the news is presented. "I know a lot of people have made arguments about walking around and sitting perched on a desk and all the rest of it, but at the end of the day the viewer has enough intelligence to realise that really it's all about the reportage and the stories."
What the viewer does not see is who decides what stories they get to watch. It would be instructive for them to sit in on an ITN editorial meeting, as I did. There were two women: one was the public relations officer, and the other decided which satellite trucks to send where and at what time.
Dhaliwal feels strongly about the gender issue. "In terms of on-screen presence you certainly see a lot more women, but in terms of executive positions it's very different. There is certainly a long way to go. The rumblings are there, the noises have certainly been made. But I'm sure I could count the number of women senior executives who work in television news on one hand."
Rumblings were felt at Sky News recently when former political correspondent Judith Dawson went to an industrial tribunal to claim sex discrimination. Her allegations made disturbing reading. After fighting the case to the door of the tribunal, Sky settled. It was a relief to Dawson - she claims to have been vindicated, although Sky claims victory too - but a pity that the allegations did not get aired in public.
Dhaliwal acknowledges that you have to be "pretty tough" to operate in the hard news daily environment, "whether you're a man or a woman". But whereas in newspapers, where there are now many senior female executives (if only for a purely commercial reason - women were deserting the print media in droves), television news, particularly outside the BBC, is a bastion of patriarchy. Such is its male dominance that Dhaliwal is unable to suggest how it might be different if there were a few female programme editors at ITN. "How is your agenda going to differ from a male executive, or do you end up playing by those same old rules because those rules are so difficult to overturn? All of these are serious issues. Can a number of women make the changes that they need to?"
Dhaliwal, the British-born daughter of Indian parents, also expresses incomprehension at the lack of representation of certain ethnic minorities in the media - there are, for instance, no prominent journalists working in television (or print, for that matter) of Far Eastern origin, even though the Chinese are the second-biggest minority racial group in Britain.
It is, however, the combination of her striking Asian looks and cut-glass delivery - with a slight sub-continental lilt - that has wooed a nation. Recognition in the street (or Joseph outlets) in Britain is a while away, although her exposure is now extended with regular slots on the ITN News Channel. So for now, at least, it is down to the likes of the Daljit Dhaliwal Appreciation Page and David Letterman to keep the flame alive.
The Daljit Dhaliwal Appreciation Page is at www.zapatopi.net/daljit.html
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How to save the NHS in just 50 pages
Denis Campbell
The Five Year Forward Review is the NHS’s own answer to whether it can survive as a unique system of healthcare
Tue 21 Oct 2014 08.00 EDT Last modified on Thu 30 Nov 2017 01.53 EST
‘Disregard the guff about the Five Year Forward Review not being a plan or the NHS not telling ministers what to do. It is both.’ Photograph: David Sillitoe for the Guardian
Simon Stevens’s arrival as NHS England’s new boss on 1 April was greeted with great warmth and relief across the service. In some quarters he was regarded almost as a messiah – the man who had come back into the fold, after 10 years in US private healthcare, to rescue the NHS from its crisis of unsustainability. He saved us once before, in 2000, with the NHS Plan’s extra billions and extra staff, so he’s the one to do something similar again, they thought.
Stevens deliberately did not administer any immediate quick fixes or announce headline-grabbing initiatives. He told the health select committee in April he would set out his thoughts about how to meet the challenges facing the service – ageing, integration with social care, modernisation of primary care, lifestyle-related illnesses, and much more – within six months.
Now the wait is over. On Thursday, his tablets of stone – the NHS Five Year Forward View – will arrive. Stevens said last week that, given the broad agreement the service needs to radically rethink how it works, or become unfit for purpose, the document “will make the case for some of the changes we’re going to need”. He said: “It’s not a one-size-fits-all blueprint for every part of the country, let alone a detailed plan for everything that needs to happen. It is, however, a scene-setter for some of the bold action needed.” With the NHS now voters’ top priority and its finances extremely fragile, its timing is perfect.
Some of those close to Stevens try to give the impression that these are just a few casual thoughts for ministers to consider; that it’s definitely not “a plan”. “Expect it to be a bit more strategic directional rather than a plan,” says one aide. They want to avoid the impression that this is Stevens telling ministers what to do. “It’s just Simon’s independent advice as the chief executive of NHS England,” says another insider.
Indeed it isn’t just NHS England’s advice. The five other big NHS organisations have all agreed its contents too: Monitor, NHS Trust Development Authority, Care Quality Commission, Public Health England and Health Education England. This is where its importance and authority lies. The Forward View is the entire NHS’s own answer to the big questions about whether it can survive as a unique system of healthcare.
Disregard the guff about this not being a plan or the NHS not telling ministers what to do. It is both. It will link what the NHS can and cannot be expected to do in 2015-20 to how much money it receives. And as no political party wants the NHS to visibly decline on its watch, this is a not-so-subtle public warning that without extra billions, bad headlines and public discontent will follow. Even the promise that the NHS will earn the extra dosh by undertaking unprecedented reform will not obscure that key message to Labour, the Tories and the Liberal Democrats.
By setting out options for what the NHS can provide, by saying “£X lets us do this, but £Y means we can do much more”, it will really be saying: if you want to avoid your time in office being a constant battle for which patients/services do or don’t deserve funding, find the money to fund the most generous of these options. Stevens’s pitch to the NHS itself will be similar to when he co-authored the NHS Plan: modernise how you work – embrace new models of care, many of them delivered outside hospitals – accept that the NHS can’t do everything (the passages about competition may provoke a row), and, aided by the money, we will make the NHS fit for the times we are in.
In recent months, thinktanks, medical organisations, patient groups and NHS trade unions have set out their views on the service’s future; newspapers have run week-long series on the subject; and the three main political parties have set out their own solutions. Despite arriving last, the Forward View is now the document that matters most. Its fewer than 50 pages will immediately reshape the NHS debate.
Parties in or wishing to be in government will have to revise plans set out only weeks ago at their conferences, respond with the same clarity and realism as that underpinning the document, and answer the question it implicitly asks them: “So what would you do?” It’s all very challenging for Cameron, Miliband and Clegg. But failure to respond in kind to the Forward View’s ambition will undermine a service under serious pressure that needs politicians to make tough decisions for its benefit.
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'I don't know if there is recovery from it': Indy duck boat survivor released from hospital
Posted: 9:15 PM, Jul 21, 2018
By: Katie Cox
BRANSON, Mo. -- Indianapolis native Tia Coleman and her child nephew were released from a Branson, Missouri hospital Sunday evening.
Before she was released, Coleman made her first public appearance Saturday at the hospital to tell her story and honor the memory of the nine family members who died in a duck boat accident.
Tia lost her husband, Glenn, and their three children - Reece, Evan and Arya - along with five other family members when the duck boat they were on sank during a storm on Table Rock Lake Thursday evening. The National Weather Service said winds were blowing as hard as 65 mph when the boat capsized.
In total, 17 people lost their lives.
READ | Indy woman describes duck boat accident where 9 family members perished | Community prays, donates thousands to Coleman family
"I don't know if there is a recovery from it," Tia said. "The biggest thing is a lot of prayers, a lot of prayers and a lot of support."
Tia and her nephew were the only members of the Coleman family to survive.
"He's a very strong young man," Tia said. "I want to keep him protected. I just want you to know that we love him and anything that anyone can do is to definitely keep him in prayer."
In a tearful interview, Tia described their family vacation, the moments leading up to and after the duck boat sank and how she wants the world to remember each of her family members who died.
She said it was the family's first time in Branson, although they would take vacations each year to different places. her family took different trips each year, but this was their first time in Branson, Missouri.
TIMELINE | Tragedy at Table Rock Lake
Because her oldest son, Reece, was autistic, Tia said the family would choose different types of activities that he would enjoy. Not necessarily things a normal family would do - which is why they decided to do the duck boat tour that day.
"We had to do stuff that could keep him - where he can jump up and be entertained... We were like, 'That would work out for everybody. We could go drive around on the boat, get in the water and it would be a good time.'"
On that boat, nine members of the Coleman family lost their lives.
Arya Coleman, 1
Maxwell Coleman, 2
Evan Coleman, 7
Reece Coleman, 9
Glenn Coleman, 40
Angela Coleman, 45
Belinda Coleman, 69
Horace Coleman, 70
Ervin Coleman, 76
"I would ask everybody to remember my family as the beautiful people they were."
"I lost my husband (Glenn) who was.. he would have killed a rock over anybody in my family. He was so loving."
"My oldest son, Reece, who was on the autism spectrum - he made every day worth living - and he was the happiest and sweetest little boy anybody would ever want to meet.
My Evan was seven. He was extremely smart, quick and witty. He loved life and he was a great brother - a big brother.
And then my baby Arya. She was only one and she had a thousand personalities wrapped up in her one. She would blow kisses and she would fight - she was a little fireball and my only girl."
"My uncle Ray, he was the oldest of the Coleman's, he liked to laugh and have a good time.
My father-in-law who had a heart of gold, he would give anything for anybody.
My mother-in-law (Belinda) who was like a second mom... She was always there with a supportive word.
My sister-in-law (Angela) who I called my sister because she was, she was so loving and she'd do anything for her family."
My nephew Max, the sweetest baby ever. He loved big hugs and warm kisses."
Although the tragedy and the loss of her loved ones is the hardest thing Tia says she's ever had to face, she knows the most difficult moments are still to come.
"Going home I already know is going to be completely difficult. I don't know how I'm going to do it. Since I've had a home, it's always been filled. It's always been filled with little feet and laughter - and my husband."
When asked if she was happy she made it out of the water, Tia said: "I don't know yet, only time will tell."
Friends of the Coleman family have started a GoFundMe to help Tia and her family cover the funeral costs to lay their nine family members to rest.
You can watch Tia Coleman's full press conference in the video player above.
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Walking Holidays in the Balkans
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Few other regions in the world offer such a diverse and unspoilt nature, rich history and friendly people like the Balkan peninsula in South-eastern Europe. Their turbulent past long forgotten, the Balkans are becoming Europe’s new adventure playground for a reason. Choose your self guided walking holiday in the Balkans from the list below.
When Peter Duncan took up a friend’s invitation to make his first visit to the Balkans, he was faced with an abundance of surprises. He happily admits: “Whilst I had visited many other regions of the world, this was a part of Europe, almost on my doorstep, which I knew so little about”.
Peter’s initial visit revealed to him the area’s immense potential as a self-guided hiking or adventure holiday destination, as well as the opportunity to discover its rich and ancient culture.
This is the region where it all started – and still the Balkans remain a special place for us.
Walking Holidays in Albania
Trails and Valleys of South Albania
Self Guided Walking
March - June, September - November
Undiscovered national parks, hidden valleys, ancient castles, walled towns, timeless villages, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, wonderful culture and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea – Albania’s charming south has it all. This walking holiday offers that rare opportunity to step back in time and hike along footpaths off the beaten track.
Trails of Albanian Alps
Experience European hiking as it used to be. This is a walking tour for intrepid travellers who are eager to discover the beauty of the Albanian Accursed Mountains at their own pace. The Accursed Mountains offer breathtaking natural scenery and great hiking opportunities in some of the last untamed natural locations and wilderness available in Europe.
The Mountains of Albania and North Montenegro
Albania, Montenegro
11 days & 10 nights
This self guided walking holiday combines some great hikes in the Albanian Alps (Accursed Mountains), and the mountains of North Montenegro. The Albanian Alps trails will take you through the rugged peaks of the Accursed Mountains. The North Montenegro stage features two of the most untouched natural environments in Europe.
Accursed Mountains Short Break
Moderate, Moderate to Strenuous
The Accursed Mountains Short Break is a 6 days (5 nights) tour for intrepid travellers who are eager to explore the highlights of the Albanian Alps on their own but have limited time. It combines scenic hikes in Valbona and Theth with the two most interesting cities on a 6-day tour.
Complete Albania Trek
May - June, September - October
On our Complete Albania Trek you will explore the hidden gems of South Albania and then move to the stunning Albanian Alps in the north. Discover the hidden valleys and trails of South Albania, then hike the Accursed Mountains offering breathtaking natural scenery and some of the last untamed natural locations and wilderness available in Europe.
Walking Holidays in Bulgaria
Bulgaria Walking and Spa Adventure
Easy to Moderate, Moderate
May - October
This holiday includes circular hikes from the unique village of Shiroka Laka and includes the village of Gela, set in one of the most beautiful parts of the Rhodope mountains. The trip is mostly centre-based and features hand-picked accommodation in 4-star hotels spa hotels and finishes in a mineral water spa resort in Devin (known as the spa capital of Bulgaria).
Rhodope Mountains Discovery
Trace the footsteps of Orpheus through the mighty Devil’s Throat cave in the Tirgrad Gorge, said to be the mythical Hall of Hades, walk to Chaira Lakes and then take in the splendour of the Canyon of Waterfalls before moving to the comfort of your spa hotel.
Eagle’s Eye and Canyon of Waterfalls
This is a self-guided walking holiday in the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, appropriate for novices to walking holidays and all those who enjoy their vacations at a slower pace. Visit the impressive Buinovo Gorge, then hike to the Eagle’s Eye viewing platform offering spectacular views of the Rhodopean Range.
Walking Holidays in Mainland Greece
High Trails of Mount Olympus and Pieria
Dramatic Olympus, the Throne of Zeus and the highest mountain in Greece, is the highlight of this walking holiday. The first part of this route is a 4-day demanding but fantastic trek over the mystic mountain of Olympus. Continuing to the north you go off the beaten path across Mount Pieria east to west via Flambouro summit.
Meteora and Pindos Mountains
Self Guided Walking, Privately Guided Walking
Take in two days of guided hikes in Meteora and walk among the gigantic monolithic pillars and rock monasteries to enjoy some truly breathtaking views. Then move to Pindos with its winding trails and stone bridges, finishing with a walk through the beautiful Vikos Gorge. Retreat every evening in elegant stone mansions in the villages along route.
Corfu Trail and Vikos Gorge
Our Corfu Trail and Vikos Gorge moderate walking holiday in Greece combines the most picturesque sections of the Corfu Trail southern leg with a breathtaking walk through the Vikos Gorge, the world’s deepest Canyon and experiencing the enchanting 18th century stone villages and bridges of Zagori.
Vikos Gorge and the Stone Bridges of Zagori
Easy to Moderate
Our Vikos Gorge and the Stone Bridges of Zagori walking holiday in Greece allows you to immerse yourself in one of Greece’s greatest natural environments with spectacular views of Vikos Gorge, the worlds deepest Canyon and also experience the enchanting 18th century stone villages and bridges of Zagori. Retreat every evening in elegant hand picked stone mansions in the villages along route.
Vikos Gorge and the High Trails of Pindos
Walk through the impressive Vikos Gorge, the deepest canyon in the world. Reach the alpine zone up to the beautiful Dragon Lake and enjoy the spectacular views, then descend the famous cobbled path of Scala Vradetou, built in the 18th century. Retreat every evening in elegant hand-picked stone mansions in the traditional villages along the route.
Walking Holidays in Bosnia
Via Dinarica in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Via Dinarica is a mega trail that extends from Albania to Slovenia and traverses the largest karst field on earth. During this walking holiday, you will circle the great Buško Lake, ascend into Blidinje Nature Park and reach the town of Jablanica over Čvrsnica Mountain. The trip ends in the city of Mostar, famous for its Old Bridge – a jewel of oriental architecture.
Walking Holidays in Croatia
Best of Montenegro and the Croatian Islands
Croatia, Montenegro
Spend four days of walking in the national park of Lovcen, then descend to beautiful Perast, enjoying amazing views of the Bay of Kotor. After two overnights at a beautiful seaside hotel overlooking the Bay of Kotor, move to Dubrvonik and spend the next five days exploring the Dubrovnik coast and the islands of Mljet and Sipan.
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Dubrovnik Coast and Islands
April - November
The southern Dalmatian Coast is often referred to as the Jewel of the Adriatic. Discover the fascinating Old Town of Dubrovnik and the enchanting southern Dalmatian coastline and its islands. This tour will show you the natural beauty of the old villages in Konavle region, the Elaphite islands and the Mljet island national park.
Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast
March - November
On our Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast walking holiday you will enjoy an island hopping walking adventure along Croatia’s stunning Adriatic coast. Walk the cobbled streets of Split and the quiet trails of rural Dalmatia, then explore the island idyll of Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Mljet as well as the Pelješac peninsula, and finally reach the beautiful Dubrovnik.
Trails and Wines of Istria
Imagine walking through the green countryside full of vineyards, olive trees, rivers and forests, beautiful villages, and medieval towns situated on hills. The Trails and Wines of Istria walking holiday takes you to the heart of the unforgettable landscapes of Croatia and offers the chance to experience the delicious flavours of indigenous Istrian delicacies and wines.
Trails of Istria Short Break
The Trails of Istria short break will take you to the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Visit Hum, the smallest town in the world and experience the spirit of the past in Motovun and Grožnjan. To get to know the best of Istria, walk through Učka Natural Park and, finally, round off this green adventure with the delicious flavours of indigenous Istrian delicacies and wines.
Walking Holidays in Kosovo
Accursed Mountains: Via Dinarica in Kosovo
June - October
This walking holiday along the Via Dinarica trail in Kosovo is a unique opportunity to explore one of the last hidden treasures of the European continent. The itinerary includes a climb to the top of Mount Gjeravica (the highest mountain in Kosovo) where you will have magnificent views of Montenegro and Albania. You will also enjoy short breaks in Prizren and Peja, two of the country’s oldest and most culturally diverse towns.
Walking Holidays in Montenegro
South Montenegro and Kotor Bay
Our South Montenegro and Kotor Bay self guided walking holiday offers a truly wonderful itinerary which includes some of the best walks in Southern Montenegro, considered to be one of the most breathtaking areas in the whole of Eastern Europe. Accommodation is in a 4* hotel in Lovcen National Park and a lovely guesthouse in Perast.
Complete Montenegro Discovery Trek
10 days & 9 nights
Our Complete Montenegro Discovery 10-day walking holiday features the highlights of North and South Montenegro, including the beautiful Biogradska Gora – one of the last three primaeval rainforests in Europe, Durmitor National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site, Lovcen National Park, and the fjord-like Kotor Bay, one of the most breathtaking coastal areas in Europe.
Summits and Lakes of North Montenegro
The Summits and Lakes of North Montenegro walking holiday features two of the most beautiful untouched natural environments in Europe, including the exquisite natural wonder of Biogradska Gora, a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, one of the last three primeval rainforests in Europe, and Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
South Montenegro and Kotor Bay (Strenuous)
Old Montenegro and Boka Kotorska Bay strenuous itinerary includes some of the best walks in Southern Montenegro, considered to be one of the most breathtaking areas in the whole of Eastern Europe. Accommodation is at a 4*hotel in Lovcen National Park and a 4* seaside hotel in Perast.
North Montenegro Short Break
This is a short version of our Summits and Lakes of North Montenegro walking holiday which features two of the most beautiful untouched natural environments in Europe, including the exquisite natural wonder of Biogradska Gora, one of the last three primeval rainforests in Europe, and Durmitor National Park.
Lovcen and Kotor Bay Short Break
This is a shorter version of our moderate South Montenegro and Kotor Bay dual centre-based self guided walking holiday in Montenegro. It offers a truly wonderful itinerary which includes some of the best walks in South Montenegro, considered one of the most breathtaking coastal areas in Europe.
North Montenegro Activity Holiday
Our North Montenegro Activity Holiday combines six days of self guided walking in the beautiful Biogradska Gora and Durmitor national parks with four days of optional activities (kayaking, cycling, mountain biking, rafting) at a rafting camp located in the impressive Tara River Canyon.
Walking Holidays in Romania
Carpathian Mountains and the Danube Delta
Explore two mountains in Transylvania: Piatra Mare (Big Stone) Mountain and Piatra Craiului (King’s Stone) National Park at your own pace; then move to discover the beauty of the Danube Delta on a guided boat & hike tour. For a glimpse into medieval Transylvania, take a stroll around the old city of Brasov.
Transylvanian Alps Explorer
This trip starts near Balea Lake, a picturesque glacial lake at just over 2,000 m. For a spectacular view of the Fagaras, you will hike to one of the highest peaks in Romania. For a glimpse into medieval Transylvania and its towns with narrow, winding streets, you take a stroll around the medieval towns of Sibiu and Brasov.
Trails of the Apuseni Mountains
Our Trails of the Apuseni Mountains walking holiday will let you explore a world of deep forests and silky meadows, impressive gorges and canyons, majestic waterfalls and fascinating caves in the lesser known parts of the Carpathian Range.
Valleys and Villages of Transylvania
A self-guided walking holiday in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains in Romania. Explore the villages of rural Transylvania and the valleys of Piatra Craiululi and Bucegi Mountains. Piatra Craiului Mountains, with their narrow and saw-like ridges, are considered to be the most beautiful in the Carpathian mountains range.
The Four Mountains of Transylvania
A self guided walking holiday in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains in Romania. Explore four mountains in Transylvania in 8 days: Piatra Mare Mountain, Piatra Craiului National Park, Bucegi Natural Park and Postavaru Mountain. Bucegi Natural Park is Romania’s best-kept secret, rivalling Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains and the Alps when it comes to walking.
Walking Holidays in Serbia
Iron Gates and Djerdap National Park
This self guided walking holiday in Serbia will bring you to the impressive Djerdap Gorge where the Danube River flows surrounded by steep ridges. You will hike along the crest offering breathtaking views over the meandering Danube, make an optional boat tour on the Danube and visit some great natural attractions and historical monuments in the area.
Why Walking in the Balkans?
From the Carpathian mountains in the North to the region that stretches to the Black Mountains in the East, and from the Black Sea in the West, to the shores of the Aegean in the South. This part of the Old continent includes some of Europe’s most ancient and unspoiled natural environments. There are some of the continent’s oldest mountain ranges, last primaeval forests, glacial lakes, largest caves and unique natural rock phenomena. Europe’s largest canyon – Vikos Gorge (second only to the Grand Canyon), and the world-famous Danube river.
Ancient Culture
As Peter Duncan travelled through the area, he discovered its rich history, culture, and importance as a crossroads of civilisations and empires. Although sometimes perceived as the “New Europe” this part of the continent includes some of the most ancient countries and civilizations, being the one time home of: Ancient Greeks, Illyrians, Thracians, Romans, Alexander The Great, Spartacus, Saxons and parts of the Byzantine and Venetian, Austro Hungarian, and Ottoman empire.
The region is awash with myth and legend and abounds in archaeological sites, as well as ancient monasteries, fairytale castles, fortresses, museums, and galleries. Many rural areas still maintain their traditional customs and way of life, along with the warmth and hospitality for which the people have long been known. Folk singing and dancing play a large part in the region’s calendar. The participants in those events are often adopting their local costumes to take part in the festivals and rituals that have been a part of community life for centuries.
The region’s large number of accredited UNESCO natural and cultural world heritage sites have also assured its recognition on the world tourism stage.
The region is home to a beautiful mix of food and wine. From traditional Polish, Slovakian, and Romanian cuisine in the north, to Greek, Turkish, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences in the South. This part of Europe has a well-deserved reputation for diverse and distinctive cuisine. The region has been famed and respected for wine production since ancient times!
In addition to the spectacular nature, ancient culture, and excellent cuisine the area has a climate that ranges from continental in the north, to sub-tropical in the South. Offering long hours of sunshine, mild nights and some of the cleanest air in Europe.
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Dr WONG, Wai-sum Phoebe
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Senior Lecturer 高級講師
MA (U. of Helsinki); MSc (National U. Ireland); PhD (Lanc.)
: spphoebe@speed-polyu.edu.hk
Teaching and Scholarly Interests
Business & Relationship Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications
Introduction to PR
Symbolic consumption
Self, Identity and Possessions
Gift-giving
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Dr. Phoebe Wong is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Public Relations at PolyU SPEED. Before gaining her PhD in Marketing from Lancaster University, Dr. Wong obtained her MA in General Linguistics from the University of Helsinki, and MSc in Marketing from the National University of Ireland.
Dr. Wong worked as assistant marketing manager for a Finnish company manufacturing heart-rate monitors for the Asia-Pacific markets. Prior to joining PolyU SPEED, Dr. Wong taught marketing at advanced diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Hong Kong Baptist University, Lancaster University, and Lingnan Institute of Further Education.
With specialisation in Chinese consumer behaviour, Dr. Wong’s research interests lie in consumer identity project within the Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) paradigm. Her research revolves around the issues of self, possessions and gift-giving, and deals with the impact of social and cultural influences on consumer behaviour and the construction of self. Dr. Wong was the recipient of “Superior Research-Scholarly Performance Award 2013/14”.
2018. Received HK$1.9 million grant from QESS* (Quality Enhancement Support Scheme) for Theme-based Project of “Enhancing teachers’ professional competencies in teaching business-related subjects in the digital era”
2013. FSTE (Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education) Small Research Grant Scheme (SRGS) “A Study of Strategic Enrollment, Graduation and Articulation (SEGA) in Self-financing Tertiary Education in Hong Kong”
2013. CPCE (College of Professional and Continuing Education) Research Fund “Motivation, Self-Concept and Academic Achievement among Students of Self-Financing Top-Up Degree Programmes”
Wong, Phoebe, Lee, Daisy, and Ng, Peggy (2018). "Online search for information about universities: a Hong Kong study" International Journal of Educational Management, 32(3), 511-524
Wong, Phoebe, Margaret K. Hogg and Markus Vanharanta (2017) “Consumers’ Narratives of Shared-Self, Possessions and Consumption Experiences”, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 16(1), 72-81
Wong, Phoebe, Mak, Connie, Ng, Peggy & Zhao, Jessie (2017) “Mapping the Interrelationships between Self-Concept, Motivation and University Experience among Students of Self-Financing Higher Education Institutions in Hong Kong” Asia Pacific Education Review, 18(1), 1 - 11
Wong, Phoebe, Ng, Peggy, Mak, Connie, and Chan, Jason (2016), “Students' choice of sub-degree programmes in self-financing higher education institutions in Hong Kong” Higher Education, Vol.71, No.4, p. 455-472
Ng, Peggy, Mak, Connie, Wong, Phoebe, and Chan, Jason (2015), “Factors affecting Student Satisfaction and Performance Gap in relation to the model of Strategic Enrolment, Graduation and Articulation (SEGA): the case of Self-financing Higher Education in Hong Kong” The Public Administration and Policy, an Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol.18, No.1, p. 27-47
Vanharanta, Markus, Ronika Chakrabarti and Phoebe Wong (2014), “Institutional Life of Intuitive Insights: Legitimacy of Virtuoso Intuitive Marketing Management”, Industrial Marketing Management, 43: 5, p. 760- 768
Wong, Phoebe, Margaret K. Hogg and Markus Vanharanta (2012), “Consumption Narratives of Extended Possessions and the Extended Self”, Journal of Marketing Management, 28:7-8, p. 936-954
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2012), “Cultural Differences in the Extended Self” in Russell W. Belk and Ayalla Ruvio (eds.) The Routledge Companion to Identity and Consumption, London: Routledge, p. 99 - 108
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2011), “Exploring the Self-Possession Boundary through Hong Kong Chinese Consumers’ Narratives of Important Possessions”, in Special Session: Phoebe Wong and P. Connell “Novel Extensions of Extended Self,” European Advances in Consumer Research, proceedings (London), Vol. 9, p. 64 - 69
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2010), “Examining Belk’s Concept of Possessions and the Extended Self in a Non-Western Context: How Hong Kong Chinese Consumers’ Narratives Illuminate the Boundary between Extended Possessions and the Extended Self,” ACR Workshop on “Enhancing the Status of Consumer Research in Non-Western Contexts” (Glasgow)
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2010) , “My Possessions Are Mine and Your Possessions Are Mine Too.” Using Hong Kong Chinese Consumers’ Narratives to Illuminate the Boundaries Between Extended Possessions and the Extended Self”, in NA - Advances in Consumer Research, Vol. 37, eds. Margaret C. Campbell, Jeff Inman, and Rik Pieters, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, p. 676-677
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2009), “Changes in Self and Interpersonal Relationships Over Time: A Study of Important Gifts from Gift-Recipients’ Perspectives,” in NA - Advances in Consumer Research, Vol. 36, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, p. 273 – 279
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2008), “Independent and Interdependent Selves amongst Hong Kong Chinese Consumers”, in Special Session: Pauline Mcclaran and Margaret K. Hogg “Conflict and Uncertainty in Identity Projects: Narrating Aspects of the Consuming Self in Different Ethno-Cultural Context”, Consumer Culture Theory Conference, p. 13 (Boston)
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2008), “Using Public and Private Possessions to Map Different Aspects of the Self of Hong Kong Chinese Consumers,” Vol. 6, 6th Customer Research Academy Workshop Series (CRAWS) Conference, p. 47 – 48 (Manchester)
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2008), “Mapping Self and Identity via Symbolic Consumption and Special Possessions in Hong Kong Chinese Society,” Global Marketing Conference, p. 15 (Shanghai)
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K. Hogg (2007), “Hong Kong Consumer Narratives about Self, Possessions and Symbolic Consumption,” Society for Consumer Psychology (Div. 23) 115th APA Annual Convention, p. 401 (San Francisco)
Wong, Phoebe and Margaret K Hogg (2007), “Symbolic Consumption in Hong Kong Chinese Society: Narratives of Self and Special Possessions,” European Advances in Consumer Research, Vol. 8, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, p. 126 - 127
Wong, Phoebe (1999), A Study of Language Attitudes of Cantonese Chinese People towards Cantonese and Finnish in Finland, Helsinki: Helsinki City Education Department
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Trudeau Further Implicated In Investigation Against Admiral Norman
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Another government lie exposed.
The Trudeau government has tried claiming that the disgraceful treatment of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman was something completely independent from the Prime Minister.
But now, there’s definitive evidence that’s not the case.
The Globe & Mail is reporting that Justin Trudeau personally set in motion the investigation.
Here’s a key excerpt:
“The RCMP investigation that led to a criminal charge against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman was set in motion by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was furious at the leak of classified cabinet deliberations involving a $668-million naval supply ship contract, sources say.
Leaks of confidential information are common in Ottawa but rarely does the Prime Minister get involved in summoning the RCMP to investigate. This sends a powerful signal throughout the government, which sources say may have accounted for the energy and effort the RCMP invested in a two-year probe of Vice-Adm. Norman.”
The report also notes Trudeau talking about how Norman would be charged – even before any charges were announced:
“Sources said Mr. Trudeau indicated he felt betrayed that bureaucrats would leak cabinet confidences, especially when the newly elected Liberal government had made efforts to highlight the importance of the public service after a decade of rule by the Harper Conservatives.
However, once it became known that Vice-Adm. Norman was the key RCMP suspect, Mr. Trudeau predicted in 2017 that the naval commander would end up in court even as he denied politically interfering in the matter.”
So, any claims by the Trudeau Liberals that they didn’t ‘interfere’ are obviously false. If Trudeau set in motion what happened to Norman, and if he was claiming that Norman would face charges before he even faced any charges, then there was obviously power being asserted from the top in a way that interfered with the course of justice.
Trudeau must answer for this, and for his other endless lies to the Canadian People.
Posted in News, PoliticsTagged Admiral Mark Norman, Justin Trudeau, Norman, Trudeau, Vice-Admiral Norman
Turdeau is a Weasel that always denies everything and accepts no responsibility for anything,he truly is an incompetent FOOLHe is a black Stain on canada
tommhawk006
‘HE’ suffers from an acute case of ‘spoiled child’ syndrome.
He most certainly is, Don.
Time to lock Trudeau up for his criminal acts.
You betcha !!
He’s got some nerve! He should be arrested and jailed for life for what he has done to Canada!
Most assuredly, Char.
He certainly should, Char.
Duncan Anderson
This P.O.S. has to be the biggest con artist and liar in Canadian history to hold the position of P.M.. Turd Trudeau Is an IDIOT period.. Vote this P.O.S. out in October and every other Liberal as well.They are all liars and con artist and they are destroying Canada.
Lucky guess, Duncan.
The most assuredly are, Duncan.
Messianic Jew
The other thing that it proves is that the RCMP should be wearing their “TRUE” Uniforms; Jack Boots, and Brown Shirts. As well, in part, it shows that it helps trudeau’s cause along, to have her (the AG) fired.
Just ‘business as usual,/ eh?
Norbert Kausen
Yep, THAT is EXACTLY what people were already suspicious of!!! Now it is confirmed that we live in a totalitarian police state run by a delusional tyrant, trying to emulate his hero, the communist Chinese Chairman, Xi Jinping!!! Trudeau is a feeble, ineffective wannabe dictator! Trudeau is the Vidkun Quisling of Canada!
I alluded to that (not quite so colourfully) some 40 or so months ago and was roundly criticized by some — now it appears my comments were not entirely off the mark–and if we throw in ‘gun control’ (no personal defence against the tyrant) the picture is complete.
When I commented to that effect some 2 years, or so ago, I was roundly scolded by some — now it appears I was not so far off the mark.
Lots of luck; he’s too well protected.
And now head guy – Admiral – lies and says he alone made the decision not to give Norman his job back. After the Minister said he would not allow Norman back. Investigate the head guy now for his interference also.
Things get curiouser and curiouser, do they not?
Beverley Campbell
I would say that Trudeau is going down for the third time.
The payer of many, many Canadians every day.
Trudeau is a slime ball liar! Time to get rid of the embarrassment they call pmo.
You betcha, Jim.
At this point in time there cannot possibly be anyone who has not come to that conclusion — can there?
WHAT??? Trudeau lie??? Is that possible? Oh, m’Gawd, what is the world coming to?
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Annual Statistical Supplement, 2006
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History of OASDI Provisions
Coverage, Financing, and Insured Status
Table 2.A1 Covered employment and self-employment provisions, by year enacted
Year enacted
Coverage election or waiver
. . . All workers in commerce and industry (except railroads) under age 65 in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii and on American vessels. (Covered after 1936.)
. . . Age restriction eliminated.
. . . Railroad and Social Security earnings combined to determine eligibility for and amount of survivors benefits.
. . . Regularly employed farm and domestic workers. Nonfarm self-employed (except members of professional groups). Federal civilian employees not under a federal retirement system. U.S. citizens employed outside the United States by American employers. Workers in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (effective January 1, 1951).
Elective by employer State and local government employees not under a state and local government retirement system. Termination permitted 2 years after giving notice if group has 5 years of coverage when notice is given.
Elective by employer and employee Employees (other than members of the clergy) of nonprofit organizations (upon election by employer, each current employee given a choice as to coverage; new employees are covered). Nonprofit organizations permitted to terminate coverage 2 years after giving notice, if the organization has 8 years of coverage when notice is given.
. . . Railroad workers with less than 10 years of service, for all benefits. (After October 1951, coverage retroactive to 1937.)
. . . Farm self-employed. Professional self-employed except lawyers, dentists, physicians, and members of other medical groups (taxable years ending after 1954). Additional regularly employed farm and domestic workers. Homeworkers.
Elective by employer U.S. citizens employed outside the United States by a foreign subsidiary of an American employer.
Elective by employer and employee State and local government employees (except fire fighters and police personnel) under a state or local government retirement system (coverage provided at state's option; a majority of the eligible employees must vote in favor). See above (elective by employer, 1950) for termination rule.
Elective by individual Members of the clergy and of religious orders not under a vow of poverty.
. . . Members of the uniformed services on active duty or on active duty for training. Remainder of professional self-employed except physicians (taxable years ending after 1955). Farm landlords who materially participate in farm operations.
Elective by employer and employee Fire fighters and police personnel in designated states. State and local government employees under a state or local government retirement system in designated states may be divided into two systems, one excluding employees not desiring coverage (new employees covered).
. . . U.S. citizens employed in United States by foreign governments or international organizations. Parents working for children (except domestic or casual labor). Workers in Guam and American Samoa.
. . . Interns. Self-employed physicians (taxable years ending on or after December 31, 1965). Tips for employee tax only.
Elective by individual Members of certain religious sects may obtain exemptions from self-employed coverage (retroactive to 1951).
Elective by employer and employee Fire fighters under state and local government retirement system (under a majority favorable vote) and only if governor of state certifies Social Security protection.
Subject to waiver by individual Members of the clergy and of religious orders not under a vow of poverty are covered automatically, but they can choose to be exempt on grounds of conscience or religious principles. Taxable years ending after 1967.
Elective by employer Members of a religious order who are subject to a vow of poverty. Retroactivity allowed for 5 years but not earlier than January 1, 1968.
Elective by individual Members of the clergy and of religious orders who filed an application for exemption from coverage may revoke the exemption if the revocation is filed before the due date of the individual's federal income tax return for the first taxable year beginning after December 20, 1977.
. . . Federal employees—Hospital Insurance (Part A) program only, effective January 1, 1983.
. . . Federal employees newly hired after December 31, 1983, including executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees, and also including those hired before January 1, 1984, with a break in service lasting more than 365 days. Excludes re-employed annuitants hired before January 1, 1984.
. . . Legislative branch employees hired before 1984 who were not participating in the Civil Service Retirement System on December 31, 1983.
. . . Members of Congress, the president, the vice president, sitting federal judges, and most executive-level political appointees of the federal government.
. . . Employees of nonprofit organizations.
. . . U.S. residents employed outside the United States by American employers.
Elective by employer U.S. residents employed outside the United States by a foreign affiliate of an American employer.
. . . Employees of nonprofit organizations placed under compulsory coverage; nonprofit organizations prohibited from terminating coverage of their employees on or after March 31, 1983.
Elective by employer or by employer and employee States prohibited from terminating coverage of employees (after April 20, 1983) and permitted to reinstate coverage for a terminated group.
. . . Rehired federal employees whose previous service was covered.
. . . Persons exercising reemployment rights to noncovered federal employment retain exemption after a period (not limited to 365 or fewer days) of military or national guard service or work for an international organization.
. . . Generally, all legislative branch employees except those who were participating on December 31, 1983, and are also currently participating in the Civil Service Retirement System or another federal retirement system.
. . . Employees of nonprofit organizations who are also participating on a mandatory basis in the Civil Service Retirement System are treated like federal employees for Social Security tax and coverage purposes. They are therefore not covered unless hired on or after January 1, 1984, or reemployed after a break in service of more than 365 days.
Elective by employer Churches or church-related organizations may elect irrevocably to have services performed by their employees excluded from covered employment. Their employees are then treated as self-employed for Social Security purposes.
. . . State and local government employees hired after March 31, 1986—Hospital Insurance (Part A) program only.
Elective by individual Members of the clergy and of religious orders who filed an application for exemption from coverage may revoke the exemption if the revocation is filed before the due date of the individual's federal income tax return for the first taxable year beginning after October 22, 1986.
Elective by employee Employees covered under Civil Service Retirement System can elect to switch to Federal Employees Retirement System from July 1, 1987, to December 31, 1987.
. . . Members of uniformed services reserve components on inactive duty training. Irregularly employed farm workers (if employer's annual expenditures for farm labor is at least $2,500). Services performed in trade or business of spouse or by children aged 18 or older in trade or business of parent. For employers, the full amount of covered tips.
. . . State and local government employees not under a state or local government retirement system. Exceptions: (1) students employed by the educational institution they attend and (2) election workers paid less than the mandated amount ($100), unless either group covered under a state's Section 218 agreement.
. . . Threshold for exclusion of wages paid to election workers raised from $100 to $1,000 annually beginning January 1, 1995, and will be indexed for wage increases each year after December 31, 1999.
. . . Police and fire fighters under a public retirement system can be covered for Social Security in all states.
. . . Threshold for coverage of domestic employees' earnings raised from $50 per calendar quarter to $1,000 per calendar year per employer; amount subject to annual automatic adjustments. Domestic workers no longer covered for years in which they were under age 18, unless they are no longer in school and domestic employment is their principal occupation. Coverage of earnings of domestic workers on farms becomes subject to new annual threshold for domestic workers instead of annual threshold for agricultural employees.
. . . States can modify their Social Security coverage agreements made between January 1, 1999, and March 31, 1999, to exclude from coverage services performed by students employed by state schools, colleges, or universities, effective for services performed after June 30, 2000.
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2005; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register can be found at the Social Security Program Rules page (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/regulations/index.htm).
NOTE: . . . = not applicable.
CONTACT: Greg Diez (410) 965-0153.
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Table 2.A2 Noncontributory wage credit provisions, by year enacted
Fully insured status and average monthly wage of $160 for World War II veterans who died within 3 years after discharge.
Wage credits of $160 per month of military service during World War II period (September 16, 1940–July 24, 1947).
Wage credits of $160 per month of military service to December 31, 1953.
Wage credits of $160 per month of military service to June 30, 1955.
Wage credits of $160 per month of military service to March 31, 1956.
For uniformed services, wage credits of $100 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) of basic pay not in excess of $300 per calendar quarter, beginning in 1968.
For uniformed services, wage credits of $300 per calendar quarter of service after 1956. (Supersedes 1967 provision.) For U.S. citizens of Japanese ancestry, wage credits for the period they were interned by the U.S. government during World War II period (December 7, 1941–December 31, 1946) and who were aged 18 or older.
For uniformed services, wage credits of $100 for each $300 of basic pay up to maximum credit of $1,200 per calendar year after 1977.
For uniformed services, deemed wage credits are eliminated for all years after calendar year 2001. Deemed wage credits will continue to be given for appropriate earnings for periods prior to calendar year 2002.
Table 2.A3 Annual maximum taxable earnings and contribution rates, 1937–2006
Annual maximum
taxable earnings
(dollars)
Contribution rate (percent)
Employer and employee, each
Self-employed person
OASDI
Total,
and HI
3,000 . . . 1.0 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,600 . . . 1.5 1.5 . . . . . . 2.25 2.25 . . . . . .
3,600 . . . 2.0 2.0 . . . . . . 3.0 3.0 . . . . . .
4,200 . . . 2.25 2.0 0.25 . . . 3.375 3.0 0.375 . . .
4,800 . . . 2.5 2.25 0.25 . . . 3.75 3.375 0.375 . . .
4,800 . . . 3.0 2.75 0.25 . . . 4.5 4.125 0.375 . . .
4,800 . . . 3.125 2.875 0.25 . . . 4.7 4.325 0.375 . . .
6,600 6,600 4.2 3.5 0.35 0.35 6.15 5.275 0.525 0.35
6,600 6,600 4.4 3.55 0.35 0.5 6.4 5.375 0.525 0.5
7,800 7,800 4.4 3.325 0.475 0.6 6.4 5.0875 0.7125 0.6
10,800 10,800 5.85 4.3 0.55 1.0 8.0 6.205 0.795 1.0
13,200 13,200 5.85 4.375 0.575 0.9 7.9 6.185 0.815 0.9
14,100 a 14,100 a 5.85 4.375 0.575 0.9 7.9 6.185 0.815 0.9
17,700 a 17,700 a 6.05 4.275 0.775 1.0 8.1 6.01 1.09 1.0
22,900 22,900 6.13 4.33 0.75 1.05 8.1 6.01 1.04 1.05
25,900 25,900 6.13 4.52 0.56 1.05 8.1 6.2725 0.7775 1.05
32,400 a 32,400 a 6.7 4.575 0.825 1.3 9.35 6.8125 1.2375 1.3
37,800 a 37,800 a 7.0 b 5.2 0.5 1.3 14.0 b 10.4 1.0 2.6
39,600 a 39,600 a 7.05 5.2 0.5 1.35 14.1 b 10.4 1.0 2.7
45,000 a 45,000 a 7.51 5.53 0.53 1.45 15.02 b 11.06 1.06 2.9
51,300 c 51,300 c 7.65 5.6 0.6 1.45 15.3 11.2 1.2 2.9
53,400 c 125,000 d 7.65 5.6 0.6 1.45 15.3 11.2 1.2 2.9
55,500 c 130,200 7.65 5.6 0.6 1.45 15.3 11.2 1.2 2.9
57,600 a 135,000 a 7.65 5.6 0.6 1.45 15.3 11.2 1.2 2.9
60,600 a e 7.65 5.26 0.94 1.45 15.3 10.52 1.88 2.9
65,400 a e 7.65 5.35 0.85 1.45 15.3 10.7 1.7 2.9
76,200 a e 7.65 5.3 0.9 1.45 15.3 10.6 1.8 2.9
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2005; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register can be found at the Social Security Program Rules page (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/regulations/index.htm). Social Security Administration, "Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2006," Federal Register, vol. 70, no. 205 (October 25, 2005).
NOTE: DI = Disability Insurance; HI = Hospital Insurance; OASI = Old-Age and Survivors Insurance; OASDI = Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance; . . . = not applicable.
a. Based on automatic adjustment, under legislation in 1972 (as modified by legislation in 1973), in proportion to increases in average wage level.
b. Tables 2.A3 and 2.A4 show the tax rate and tax amount paid by employers and received by the OASDI trust funds. In 1984, the 5.7 percent OASDI tax on taxable wages of employees was offset by a tax credit of 0.3 percent, resulting in an effective employee tax rate of 5.4 percent. However, the OASDI trust funds received the full 5.7 percent because of a general revenue transfer equivalent to 0.3 percent of taxable wages. Similar credits of 2.7 percent, 2.3 percent, and 2.0 percent were allowed against the combined OASDI and HI taxes on net earnings from self-employment in 1984, 1985, and from 1986 to 1989, respectively.
c. Based on automatic adjustment, under legislation in 1972 (as modified by legislation in 1973), using a transitional rule, specified by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1989, for computing a "deemed" average annual wage for 1988, 1989, and 1990.
d. Based on legislation in 1990.
e. Upper limit on earnings subject to HI taxes was repealed by OBRA 1993.
Table 2.A4 Maximum annual amount of contributions, 1937–2006 (in dollars)
Subtotal,
30.00 30.00 30.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54.00 54.00 54.00 . . . . . . 81.00 81.00 81.00 . . . . . .
72.00 72.00 72.00 . . . . . . 108.00 108.00 108.00 . . . . . .
94.50 94.50 84.00 10.50 . . . 141.75 141.75 126.00 15.75 . . .
120.00 120.00 108.00 12.00 . . . 180.00 180.00 162.00 18.00 . . .
277.20 254.10 231.00 23.10 23.10 405.90 382.80 348.15 34.65 23.10
343.20 296.40 259.35 37.05 46.80 499.20 452.40 396.825 55.575 46.80
631.80 523.80 464.40 59.40 108.00 864.00 756.00 670.14 85.86 108.00
772.20 653.40 577.50 75.90 118.80 1,042.80 924.00 816.42 107.58 118.80
824.85 697.95 616.875 81.075 126.90 1,113.90 987.00 872.085 114.915 126.90
895.05 757.35 669.375 87.975 137.70 1,208.70 1,071.00 946.305 124.695 137.70
965.25 816.75 721.875 94.875 148.50 1,303.50 1,155.00 1,020.525 134.475 148.50
1,070.85 893.85 756.675 137.175 177.00 1,433.70 1,256.70 1,063.77 192.93 177.00
1,403.77 1,163.32 991.59 171.75 240.45 1,854.90 1,614.45 1,376.29 238.16 240.45
1,587.67 1,315.72 1,170.68 145.04 271.95 2,097.90 1,825.95 1,624.58 201.37 271.95
2,391.90 1,927.80 1,704.675 223.125 464.10 3,337.95 2,873.85 2,539.1625 334.6875 464.10
2,791.80 2,257.20 2,059.20 198.00 534.60 5,583.60 4,514.40 4,118.40 396.00 1,069.20
5,123.30 3,310.80 2,990.40 320.40 1,812.50 10,246.60 6,621.60 5,980.80 640.80 3,625.00
b 3,757.20 3,187.56 569.64 b b 7,514.40 6,375.12 1,139.28 b
b 5,236.80 4,499.70 764.10 b b 10,527.60 8,999.40 1,528.20 b
a. Tables 2.A3 and 2.A4 show the tax rate and tax amount paid by employers and received by the OASDI trust funds. In 1984, the 5.7 percent OASDI tax on taxable wages of employees was offset by a tax credit of 0.3 percent, resulting in an effective employee tax rate of 5.4 percent. However, the OASDI trust funds received the full 5.7 percent because of a general revenue transfer equivalent to 0.3 percent of taxable wages. Similar credits of 2.7 percent, 2.3 percent, and 2.0 percent were allowed against the combined OASDI and HI taxes on net earnings from self-employment in 1984, 1985, and from 1986 to 1989, respectively.
b. Upper limit on earnings subject to HI taxes was repealed by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1993.
Table 2.A5 Tax credits enacted in 1983
Tax payable under—
of earnings
Tax credit, effective with respect to—
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) 0.3 Remuneration paid in calendar year 1984
Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) 2.7 Self-employment income for taxable years beginning in 1984
2.3 Self-employment income for taxable years beginning in 1985
2.0 Self-employment income for taxable years beginning in 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2005; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register can be found on the Social Security Program Rules page.
NOTES: During this period, scheduled taxes were credited to the Social Security (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, or OASDI) trust funds, monies for tax credits were paid from the Treasury, and the reduced tax rates were paid by employees and the self-employed.
Tables 2.A3 and 2.A4 show the tax rate and tax amount paid by employers and received by the OASDI trust funds. In 1984, the 5.7 percent OASDI tax on taxable wages of employees was offset by a tax credit of 0.3 percent, resulting in an effective employee tax rate of 5.4 percent. However, the OASDI trust funds received the full 5.7 percent because of a general revenue transfer equivalent to 0.3 percent of taxable wages. Similar credits of 2.7 percent, 2.3 percent, and 2.0 percent were allowed against the combined OASDI and Hospital Insurance (HI) taxes on net earnings from self-employment in 1984, 1985, and from 1986 to 1989, respectively.
Table 2.A6 Appropriations from general revenues and interfund borrowing provisions, by type of transaction and year enacted
Appropriations from general revenues
Annual appropriations to the old-age reserve account to provide payments; direct appropriation to pay for administrative expenses.
Trust fund created from which benefits and administrative expenses were to be paid.
General authorization to finance benefits and payments.
For cost of gratuitous military service wage credits.
General authorization repealed.
Railroad interchange provisions enacted.
For cost of transitional uninsured monthly benefits for those aged 72 and older with fewer than 3 quarters of coverage.
For cost of gratuitous wage credits for Japanese-American internees.
A lump-sum payment to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) trust funds equal to (1) the present value of the estimated additional benefits arising from the gratuitous military service wage credits for service before 1957 and (2) the amount of the combined employer-employee OASDI taxes on the gratuitous wage credits for service after 1956 and before 1984 but less any amounts previously transferred. After 1983, the trust funds will be reimbursed on a current basis for employer-employee taxes on such wage credits for service after 1983.
A lump-sum payment to the OASDI trust funds representing the amount of uncashed benefit checks (including interest) issued in the past. In the future, the trust funds will be credited on a regular basis. All transfers made for uncashed benefit checks will be subject to the annual appropriation process.
Transfers in each year from the Treasury Department to the OASDI trust funds of amounts equal to income tax receipts attributable to inclusion of Social Security benefits in taxable income.
For tax credits for part of the 1984 employment FICA tax and part of the tax on self-employment income under SECA for 1984–1989, see Table 2.A5.
Transfers in each year from the Treasury Department to the Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund of amounts equal to income tax receipts attributable to the increased portions of Social Security benefits included in taxable income under the 1993 Act.
Interfund borrowing
Interfund borrowing permitted among Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI), Disability Insurance (DI), and Hospital Insurance (HI) trust funds as needed until December 31, 1982. For all or part of any loan to be repaid, the managing trustee determines if assets of borrowing trust fund(s) are sufficient for that purpose. Interest with respect to any outstanding loan balance at a rate equal to the rate earned by lending trust fund is transferred from time to time.
Interfund borrowing reauthorized among OASI, DI, and HI trust funds for calendar years 1983–1987, with provisions for scheduled repayment, no later than December 31, 1989, of principal and interest (including amounts borrowed in 1982). No borrowing permitted from any fund that has been reduced to specified levels.
Table 2.A7 Insured status (benefit eligibility) provisions, by eligibility concept and year enacted
Quarter of coverage
Calendar quarter in which $50 of wages is earned. Four quarters of coverage QC are credited for covered earnings equal to maximum limitation for the year.
Calendar quarter in which $50 of wages is paid.
Calendar quarter credited with $100 of self-employment income (reported annually).
Calendar quarter credited with $100 of agricultural wages (reported annually).
Calendar quarters of coverage (up to 4) for each $250 of annual earnings, effective January 1, 1978 (effective on January 1 of each year, dollar amount subject to automatic increase):
Inability to engage in substantial gainful activity because of any medically determinable permanent physical or mental impairment.
Disability lasting at least 12 months. For blind persons aged 55–64, inability to engage in usual occupation.
Disability that precludes engagement in any substantial gainful work existing in the national economy. For surviving spouse, disability precludes any gainful activity.
More restrictive definition for surviving spouse eliminated.
Period of disability
Continuous period of at least 6 months as defined above or of blindness.
At least 5 months of disability.
Cumulative wages of $2,000 and employment in each of 5 years after 1936 and before attainment of age 65.
QC equal to one-half the quarters elapsed after 1936 (or quarter in which age 21 attained) and before quarter of death or attainment of age 65. Minimum 6 QC, maximum 40 QC.
Elapsed period measured after 1950 (QC earned at any time are used).
Period of disability excluded from elapsed period. Alternatively, QC earned in all quarters after 1954 and before quarter in which age 65 attained (minimum 6 QC).
Elapsed period measured to age 62 for women. Alternatively, QC earned in all except 4 quarters after 1954 and before quarter in which age 65 attained (62 for women).
QC reduced to one-third the elapsed quarters.
QC equal to years elapsed after 1950 (or year age 21 attained) and before year of death or age 65 (62 for women).
Elapsed period for men reaching age 62 after 1972, measured to age 62 or to 1975, if later.
Any person aged 55 or older on January 1, 1984, and employed by a nonprofit organization to whose employees coverage is extended solely by reason of the new compulsory coverage provision will be deemed fully insured upon subsequently acquiring 6 QC if aged 60 or older on January 1, 1984; 8 QC if aged 59; 12 QC if aged 58; 16 QC if aged 57; and 20 QC if aged 55 or 56.
Workers who are not citizens or nationals of the United States (referred to here as noncitizens) must meet additional requirements to be fully or currently insured. Noncitizen workers whose Social Security number (SSN) was originally assigned on or after January 1, 2004, must have been issued an SSN for work purposes at any time on or after January 1, 2004; or must have been admitted to the United States at any time as a nonimmigrant visitor for business (B-1) or as an alien crewman (D-1 or D-2).
Currently insured
6 QC earned in 12 quarters before quarter of death.
6 QC earned in preceding 13 quarters, including quarter of death.
Including quarter of retirement added.
Including quarter of disablement added.
Disability insured
20 QC earned in last 40 quarters, including quarter of disablement, and currently insured.
Fully insured requirement added.
Currently insured requirement eliminated.
Alternatively, 20 QC earned before quarter of disablement (not necessarily in last 40 quarters) but QC earned in all quarters after 1950, with minimum of 6 QC.
Alternatively, for blind under age 31, QC earned in one-half the quarters elapsed after age 21, with minimum of 6 QC. For blind under age 24, 6 QC earned in preceding 12 quarters.
For all disabled under age 31, same alternative.
For blind, requirement for recent QC eliminated.
For those who become disabled again at age 31 or older and who were previously disabled before age 31, same alternative as that for those under age 31.
Transitionally insured
Same as fully insured, but minimum reduced to 3 QC.
Requirement for special age-72 monthly benefit
3 QC for each year elapsed after 1966 and before attainment of age 72. (No QC if aged 72 before 1968.)
CONTACT: Alberta Presberry (410) 966-8473.
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CARK 70
Central Arkansas Overall (4-6)
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UNM 82
New Mexico Overall (5-4)
Central Arkansas Bears OFF OFF OFF
New Mexico Lobos OFF OFF OFF
CARK OFF OFF OFF
UNM OFF OFF OFF
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Makuach Maluach scored 22 points and Anthony Mathis shook off a shooting slump to make two late 3-pointers, helping New Mexico to hold off Central Arkansas 82-70 on Saturday, ending a three-game skid.
Carlton Bragg, in his Lobos debut, finished with 16 and Mathis had 13 for New Mexico (5-4).
"He did what I wanted him to do which was affect the rim at both ends," Lobos coach Paul Weir said of Bragg. "I thought he scored around the rim offensively and he changed some shots defensively around the rim. On the court, that was the things he was going to bring to us — a mobile big, that can affect the two- point percentages at both ends."
Khaleem Bennett scored 14 to lead the Bears (4-6).
Central Arkansas had closed to within 72-66 after Eddy Kayouloud hit a 3-pointer, but Mathis responded with back-to-back 3s of his own to push the Lobos lead back to double figures.
The first half was fairly close until the closing moments when New Mexico finished it off with an 8-2 to run to lead 40-32 at the break. The Bears were unable to get closer than six points throughout the second half.
Many of the stats were fairly equal, but New Mexico owned the rebounding edge 49-38 and dominated off the bench 60-22. The Lobos also had the edge from distance, hitting 11 of 36 3-pointers compared to 6 of 24 for Central Arkansas.
"The biggest thing we didn't do is we didn't rebound well," said Bears coach Russ Pennell. "I thought we defended the 3 well. They hit a lot of them, but they shot 30-percent, well below what they're used to shooting so that part was good. But I don't think we rebounded well. Some of that was long rebounds, the 3-points will be a long rebound. We didn't have our guards chase some of those down."
Central Arkansas faces two Big 5 opponents on the road before heading home to for a breezer against NAIA member Lyon College to close the non-conference slate.
After losing three in a row, the Lobos needed a win not only to regain their confidence but assuage a restless fan base that saw the Lobos blow a 17-point lead in its last game, and lose the two games before that by a combined 60 points.
"We needed it," Maluach said of the win. "We needed to get back on the winning side."
The game marked the New Mexico debut of Bragg, a heralded transfer from Kansas. A former McDonald's All-American, Bragg left the Jayhawks after several off-the-court incidents. It has been a season and a half since he last played in a college game. He came into the game at the 5:02 mark of the first half and added seven rebounds to go with his 16 points.
"Being back on the floor was a blessing and everything else was plus for me," he said. "It's great to be back. Being off the court a year and half, it made me cherish it and respect the game even more. I wanted to take the game even more serious and learn the game even more."
Central Arkansas is in the midst of a five-game road trip finishing up Dec. 19 at Indiana and Dec. 21 at Oklahoma State.
New Mexico continues a four-game home stand Dec. 18 against North Texas.
Bears Overall
Bears Away
3:00 PM at New Mexico L 82-70
5:30 PM at Arkansas-Little Rock W 85-82
6:00 PM at Louisville L 86-41
7:00 PM Arkansas-Little Rock W 78-65
3:00 PM at Saint Louis L 73-61
2:00 PM at Troy L 82-77
6:00 PM at Pittsburgh L 97-71
7:00 PM UOZ W 93-52
7:00 PM Hendrix W 99-73
7:00 PM at Missouri L 68-55
Lobos Overall
Lobos Home
3:00 PM Central Arkansas W 82-70
8:00 PM Colorado L 78-75 W (4.5) U (165)
6:00 PM at Saint Mary's L 85-60 L (8.5) U (157.5)
8:00 PM at New Mexico State L 100-65
7:00 PM at Bradley W 85-75 W (7.5) O (150)
6:30 PM UTEP W 84-78 L (-16.5) O (155.5)
5:00 PM New Mexico State L 98-94
8:00 PM Iona W 90-83 W (-6.5) O (164.5)
9:00 PM at Cal State Northridge W 87-84 L (-15.5) O (159)
Khaleem Bennett (G) 27:00 7-9 77.8% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 1 3 2 1 0 0 4 0 14
Hayden Koval (C) 30:00 5-9 55.6% 1-3 33.3% 0-0 0% 2 8 1 1 3 2 4 0 11
Eddy Kayouloud (G-F) 17:00 3-11 27.3% 1-5 20% 3-4 75% 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 10
Jared Chatham (F) 13:00 5-8 62.5% 0-2 0% 0-2 0% 2 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 10
Deandre Jones (G) 34:00 1-10 10% 1-4 25% 5-6 83.3% 2 7 5 1 0 3 3 0 8
Thatch Unruh (G) 34:00 3-13 23.1% 2-7 28.6% 0-0 0% 1 2 4 4 0 3 2 0 8
Tanner Schmit (F-C) 14:00 3-4 75% 1-2 50% 0-0 0% 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 7
SK Shittu (F) 9:00 1-1 100% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Matthew Mondesir (G) 21:00 0-6 0% 0-1 0% 0-1 0% 0 3 2 0 1 1 1 0 0
Jordan Grant (G) 1:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Porter Anderson (F-C) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jaxson Baker (G-F) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Darraja Parnell (G) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Brandon Vanover (C) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aaron Weidenaar (F) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Makuach Maluach (G-F) 29:00 8-11 72.7% 4-6 66.7% 2-4 50% 4 7 2 1 1 2 2 0 22
Carlton Bragg Jr. (F) 23:00 7-12 58.3% 0-1 0% 2-3 66.7% 2 7 0 1 0 1 1 0 16
Anthony Mathis (G) 29:00 4-15 26.7% 4-15 26.7% 1-2 50% 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 13
Karim Ezzeddine (F) 17:00 3-6 50% 0-2 0% 4-4 100% 5 9 1 0 1 1 4 0 10
Tavian Percy (G) 11:00 2-4 50% 1-3 33.3% 0-0 0% 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
Drue Drinnon (G) 22:00 1-5 20% 1-3 33.3% 1-2 50% 1 4 7 2 0 2 1 0 4
Corey Manigault (F) 14:00 2-2 100% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 2 8 1 0 0 2 3 0 4
Vladimir Pinchuk (F-C) 10:00 2-2 100% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4
Keith McGee (G) 15:00 1-3 33.3% 1-2 50% 0-0 0% 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 3
Vance Jackson (G-F) 16:00 0-1 0% 0-0 0% 1-2 50% 0 5 1 1 0 2 0 0 1
Dane Kuiper (G-F) 14:00 0-5 0% 0-4 0% 0-0 0% 0 1 1 0 1 3 1 0 0
Jordan Arroyo (F) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Zane Martin (G) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Clay Patterson (G) 00:00 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0-0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Explore Princess Nokia's Feminist Utopia in Her New Video for 'Young Girls'
In Princess Nokia's new video for the track "Young Girls," a diverse tribe of mothers, sisters, and baby girls live and play in a female-centered paradise.
by Barbara Calderón-Douglass
Jan 20 2015, 9:18pm
Princess Nokia's new video for the track "Young Girls" presents a feminist paradise that is filled with strong and beautiful brown women. The clip helps bring Nokia's evocative lyrics about a female-centered utopia to life with images of a tribe of women bouncing in dance circles, picking berries in a fairyland forest, and searching for treasures in a stream.
The song, which appeared on her Metallic Butterfly release, is essentially a homage to fertility and motherhood, and it showcases the deep respect Nokia, whose real name is Destiny Frasqueri, has for young mothers.
"People look down on teen moms and young mothers when they are the most gracious and significant women on this Earth," said Nokia. "They sacrifice their freedom and their lives to give life. I don't think people realize what they have to go through—the shaming our society puts on them. I mean, we've been having children as teenagers since the beginning of time."
The video also presents a diverse cross-section of young women. It features girls with West African, Polynesian, Taíno, Caribbean, Dominican, Haitian, African American, Mexican, South American, Palestinian, and Jewish backgrounds. (Nokia's own lineage includes Taíno and Yoruban.) This diverse cast, which was largely made up of Nokia's friends, helped Libin present "a visual representation of body types and colors that don't get [offered] in media and in music videos."
For Libin, the goal of the video was to show that women can create a community together. That's a sentiment that falls right in line with what Nokia likes to call "urban feminism" or "feminism for the ghetto woman," which involves a sisterhood like the one shown by women in the video that exists beyond the male gaze.
Spirituality and respect for nature were also very important to Nokia when she was shooting this video. This is because, from the age of six, she has participated in Taíno ceremonies called areitos and was exposed to spiritual practices of the Cherokee, Lakota, Seminole, Mexica, Azteca, and other Central American native peoples. She told me, "The imagery in the video are visions of me in different parts of my life and the traditions I've carried into my adult life, whether it's my nature, spirituality, or the identification of being a natural witch."
It's thanks to all of these compelling ideas—"urban feminism" and spiritual allusions—that "Young Girls" is one of the most exciting and thoughtful music videos to hit the internet this year.
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In Case You Missed It: 8/27 - 9/1
September 02, 2017 / Aaron Haughton
Another week is in the books, and it's been our best to date! Just in case you missed it, here's a rundown of this past weeks articles, reviews and news.
Sunday 8/27:
For last week's Sacrilegious Sunday, our review of Netflix's Death Note hit our social media sites. The film tried to cram 30+ anime episodes into one film, and the result is narratively messy. Full review here.
Monday 8/28:
Monday, we announced that James Cameron's Avatar 2 is in full-on production mode and is slated for a 2020 release. It'll be 11 years after the first film, so the question is: does anyone even still care? Cameron is the notorious "king of sequels," so we're sure he's got a few aces in his sleeve. Full article here.
Tuesday 8/29:
Tuesday, we posted two articles. Our early review of the much anticipated IT hit our social media sites. We think it'll live up to the hype and have you floating from the theater. Full review here. We also questioned Scream as the true savior of 90s horror. Did it cause more harm than good? Find out here.
Wednesday 8/30:
Wednesday, we posted our review of Taylor Sheridan's latest film, Wind River. Find out how it ranks amongst his other screenplays and if he truly belongs in the director's chair here.
Thursday 8/31:
Thursday, we took another look at the Scream franchise with the 2nd installment in the series. Take a look out our full analysis here.
Friday 9/1:
Yesterday, our contributors discussed which post-apocalyptic film they'd live out, assuming they had a choice. What film would you live out? Find out our contributor's picks here.
All Week On Social:
As always, we're pumping out curated posts of content that appears exclusively on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. Click here to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @viddy_well_filmblog and on Twitter @viddywellblog.
Keep your sets tuned to Viddy Well for more stories and reviews. And, remember to stay in the Viddy Well loop...because an untied knot is just a string.
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George Butterworth's The Banks of Green Willow - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Evocation of pastoral life based on English folk melodies.
Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
One of the most popular modern symphonic works.
Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Ralph Vaughan Williams' cantata is a plea for peace.
Maurice Ravel's La Valse - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Ravel's re-imagining of the waltz form.
Charles Ives' From Hanover Square North... - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
A commemoration of the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915.
Rand Steiger's Template for Improvising Trumpeter & Orchestra - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Rand Steiger's piece features trumpeter Peter Evans.
Steven Schick conducts Jean Sibelius' "Symphony No. 5."
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La Jolla Symphony reflects on WWI composer/soldiers.
Julia Wolfe's "Fuel" with a film by Bill Morrison.
Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Anne Liu performs Saint-Saens' "Piano Concerto No. 2."
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Looking to the Future - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Steven Schick leads a sharply varied program.
Bernstein's Symphony No. 3 "Kaddish" - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Based upon an ancient Jewish prayer for the dead.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 is full of light & humor.
The Three Cantors
A live musical performance by The Three Cantors.
Laurie San Martin's nights bright days - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Music exploring the intersection between texture & line.
Bernstein Centennial - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Music by Laurie San Martin, Beethoven, & Leonard Bernstein
LJ White's Community Acoustics - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
The World Premiere of LJ White's "Community Acoustics."
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 3 in D Minor - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Bruckner's much-revised Symphony No. 3 in D Minor.
New music from acclaimed trumpeter Stephanie Richards.
Deep Roots - La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Music by LJ White, Philip Glass and Anton Bruckner.
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Tampa Bay Ecotourism Attractions and Activities
Ybor City Walking Tours guides regale visitors with the history of Ybor City, which is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.
- Ybor City Walking Tours
By Janet K. Keeler
Tampa and environs offer many opportunities for eco-travelers. In the third-most populous city in Florida, a visitor looking to make a low impact while having a high-impact experience can do so on both land and water.
There are 1.4 million people living in Hillsborough County but visitors might not notice that once they dip a paddle into the Hillsborough or Alafia rivers. The Hillsborough and its state park cuts through the city north and south, skirting the high-rise buildings of downtown, which is quite a sight from a paddleboard. The Alafia, which also includes a state park, runs east and west with plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing. Both rivers feed into Tampa Bay.
Here are more suggestions for visitors who want to travel to Tampa and leave mostly footprints behind.
ECO-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS
Go to College
The University of South Florida is a sprawling campus with some 50,000 students studying everything from marine biology to marketing to modern dance. The 16-acre USF Botanical Gardens offers a respite from busy campus life and welcomes visitors. The gardens boast 3,000 species of plants including the orchid, which is glorious in full bloom. There is also a medicinal garden plus several festivals and plant sales held annually. The gardens host regular events, including a honey tasting with the sweet stuff coming from all over the world and one produced on campus.
Call them what you will -- sea cows, gentle giants or manatees -- getting a chance to see this interesting mammal close up is a treat. The herbivore is as peaceful as they come, and they almost seem to pose for photos as they glide just below the surface of the water or poke their snouts up for air. At the TECO manatee viewing station in Apollo Beach, the mammals gather in the warm water there from November to April. The Big Bend Power Station’s discharge channel has attracted the mammals for decades. Admission and parking is free and there is a viewing tower and a boardwalk to provide visitors with a closer vantage point.
Nature Preserve
It’s easy for drivers to miss Diamond Back Nature Preserve as they whiz across the Howard Frankland Bridge that spans Tampa Bay. Just north of the bridge on Old Tampa Bay is this nine-acre preserve that features a tidal creek plus a hammock and mangrove forest. A hiking trail leads visitors through the natural oasis, plus there’s free parking in front of the FBI building. Bring binoculars for bird watching.
ECOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
The history of Ybor City has long been a lure to the tiny city within a city. In year’s past, it was bustling with cigar manufacturers and big halls where the cigars were rolled by hand. There are still some cigar stores now where visitors can see the rollers in action. Cuban food with a Spanish (from Spain) accent is also on the menu at iconic Ybor restaurants such as La Teresita and the Columbia. Don’t leave without having a Cuban sandwich, Tampa-style.
Two walking tours will get you out of the car to explore the area. Ybor City Walking Tours guides focus on Ybor’s history and if they don’t talk about el lectors, the people who read to the workers as they rolled cigars, ask them. When day turns to night, Ybor City Ghost Tours get spooky with tales of haunted buildings and lovers who met an untimely end.
Canoe Escape
Get off your feet and into a canoe for an adventure along the Hillsborough River with Canoe Escape. Excursions include two-hour paddles and full-day adventures that explore the natural surroundings. Birds are plentiful, including springtime songbirds that serenade paddlers as they cruise along. The trips launch about 15 miles east of downtown Tampa but the quiet of the river will make it seem like dozens more.
Thai Temple
Hang out on Sunday morning with the locals for brunch at Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Temple. Wat Temple hosts an outdoor market and the big draw is the prepared food, including papaya salad, curry dishes, noodle soup and egg rolls. The lines begin to form at about 8:30 a.m. when people fill up their plates and head to the picnic tables under the trees. It’s open until 1 p.m. but those who arrive past 12:30 p.m. won’t have their choice of all the food. When the food runs out, it’s gone. It’s cash only and a good place to chat with locals about their favorite eco-friendly attractions in the area.
Big Ray’s
Big Ray’s Fish Camp has deep Tampa roots, thanks to the chef who learned how to fish Tampa Bay waters from his grandfather just a few blocks from this Ballast Point restaurant. It’s nothing fancy but the grouper sandwich is one of the best around. Big Ray’s has gotten a lot of accolades from reviewers who don’t mind sitting on picnic benches outside of a tiny hut that’s cooking up big things. And it’s not exactly local but the lobster corndog is a splurge that’s worth it.
The historic TECO streetcars provide transportation from Ybor City to the Channelside entertainment district and then on to downtown Tampa. The streetcars run late on weekend and when there are home Tampa Bay Lightning games.
- TECO
ECO-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION
Explore downtown Tampa and Ybor City by way of the Historic Street Car system. The street cars make stops in Ybor City and the Channelside area where Amalie Arena is home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and a popular concert venue, and the Florida Aquarium features the state’s aquatic wonders. The cars run later on weekends and when there are home games. Sparkman Wharf along the Hillsborough River is a collection of excellent local restaurants that feature a variety of cuisines. Check out Edison’s Swigamajig for seafood prepared by Jeannie Pierola, one of Tampa’s best chefs and a Florida native. The streetcars also stop downtown near hotels and there are plans to extend service to other areas.
Cross Bay Ferry
The Cross Bay Ferry provides seasonal transportation across Tampa Bay from the Channelside area to downtown St. Petersburg. Besides avoiding busy highways, riders get a chance to sightsee on the glittering bay. Once in St. Petersburg, there are numerous restaurants on nearby Beach Drive plus several museums within walking distance including the Dali Museum and Museum of Fine Art St. Petersburg.
Ride along downtown’s Riverwalk with a bicycle from Coast Bike Share. There are several places to rent the bikes and then drop them at stations along the way. The newly developed Riverwalk has turned a once sleepy area into a bustling promenade with music and art events, museums and places to eat, including the Armature Works food hall, the Hall on Franklin and Ulele, a restaurant that celebrates Florida cuisine in a refurbished water utility building.
ECO-FRIENDLY LODGING
Green Resort
North of Tampa is the Saddlebrook Resort, which is all about the eco-mantra “reduce, reuse and recycle.” It is situated on a 480-acre gated preserve that includes a nature walk through the property. On this walk, visitors can spy bald cypress trees as well as blooming plants and birds such as egrets, herons and cranes. This is a luxury resort for sure but it’s also a certified Florida Green Lodging facility. A new irrigation system has reduced the amount of water used on its Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Most employees travel around the property via electric cart.
If you want your luxury more rustic, consider camping at one of 80 sites at the Alafia River State Park. There are even sites that accommodate equestrian campers, and primitive sites, too, for youth groups. There is RV and tent camping at Hillsborough River State Park, plus a half-acre ADA-accessible pool to cool off in. Nature trails meander along the river.
In Florida, the Certified Green Lodging program encourages hotels, motels, resorts and B&Bs to be sustainable and environmentally aware. You can peruse this list to find accommodations that do this.
Many organizations that focus on the environment and wildlife and those that provide assistance for the homeless or youth at risk depend on volunteers. For visitors seeking to help for a limited amount of time, it’s best to call ahead to find out how best to contribute.
Metropolitan Ministries provides many services for the homeless, including feeding hundreds of people every day. The non-profit is fueled by its many volunteers and can often accommodate visitors for short-term stints. November and December are especially busy because of holiday meals and extra hands are always needed.
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful has a number of programs that put the focus on the environment. Clean-up days are part of the group’s mission and volunteers are needed to pick up trash in various locations.
Learning Garden
The Florida Learning Garden at the Florida State Fairgrounds is a one-acre teaching facility that features a walking trail, rain gardens, more than 75 types of trees and an interactive greenhouse. Volunteers also work here. The year-round garden is a popular spot for school field trips and is helping to create a network for people who want to learn more about local food sources.
Places to Remember
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Side effects of abortion - Information
Side effects of abortion
Terminating pregnancy may sound an easy option for many women to get rid of unwanted baby. One needs to have a clear understanding about the risks associated and the after effects of abortion. The risks depend on the length of pregnancy.
Infections, fever, bleeding, vomiting, abdominal pain and gastro-intestinal troubles are some of the minor side-effects of abortion that last only a few days. However, one needs a medical attention when these symptoms last for a longer duration and show no symptoms of heeling.
Terminating pregnancy is a step that changes one’s life. Abortion brings along physical as well as emotional consequences. Below we have discussed some major abortion risks. Please go through it once before taking that crucial decision.
Bleeding problem after abortion:
Soon after the abortion, a woman may have a heavy discharge of blood along with small pieces of tissue or blood clots. The heavy flow lasts only a few days and gradually the flow becomes less which is considered the normal case. The bleeding may last up-to 5 weeks depending on the length of pregnancy. However, many women suffer from excessive bleeding after abortion. A heavy discharge of blood that soaks a maxi pad in less than an hour is a cause of worry. This kind of bleeding is called as “hemorrhaging”.
This abnormal blood loss may possibly occur if the cervix is punctured or is torn during the abortion process. One may require a blood transfusion. This kind of abortion risk, in some cases, may require a surgery.
Infections after abortion:
Abortion could bring along infections. Infection to your pelvic parts could possibly happen due to some fetal parts that are mistakenly left inside the womb (incomplete abortion or abnormal abortion).
Pelvic inflammatory disease, identified with persistent fever, can also develop due to the insertion of medical instruments into the uterus while performing the surgery. The infection further causes scarring of the pelvic organs.
Such infections can be a life threatening side effect of abortion that can lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy. As per the studies, nearly 5% of women suffer with pelvic inflammatory diseases post abortion.
Sepsis (total body infection) can happen when a number or mifepristone (a tablet) is used to induce medication abortion.
Incomplete abortion:
Incomplete abortion means an induced abortion that is not complete and contents of the uterus (some unwanted fetal parts) are not completely expelled and are left behind inside the womb. During the surgery, some parts and tissues of the fetal may be mistakenly left inside the uterus resulting in bleeding, cramps and severe infections.
Incomplete abortion can also happen when a woman whose pregnancy has reached eight weeks or more from the time of conception, goes for a medication abortion. In this case, the fetus is more than an inch in size can do not come out through the cervical opening on its own.
One may need to go for a surgery to completely remove the fetal parts from the uterus.
Perforation of the uterus after abortion:
An improper usage of the surgical tools during the abortion surgery can cause perforation or puncturing of the uterus. This results in severe cramping, heavy bleeding and fever. One may have to get the uterus removed to avoid further complications.
Damage to internal organs after abortion:
The surgical method of abortion has many risks associated with it. An improper handling of the instruments used to perform the surgery can cause some injury to the organs near the uterus. Usually the bladder and the bowl are at a higher risk of getting injured.
Scars on the uterus lining after abortion:
While performing the surgery the surgical instruments are inserted inside the uterus through the vagina and cervix. Curettes are used to scrape the tissue lining along the wall of the uterus. These can leave permanent scars on the uterus lining.
Cervical injury after abortion:
The surgical tools can also tear, cut or damage the cervix causing excessive bleeding and severe cramping. This requires an urgent medical attention. This can cause future miscarriages and premature labor putting mother and baby at risk.
Anesthesia:
Several complications are involved with the usage of anesthesia during the abortion surgery. The complications include heart-attack and convulsions.
Breast cancer after abortion:
When a woman get pregnant, her body starts preparing for breast-feeding by changing the levels of female hormones such as the estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin. This brings change in the breast tissues. Breast cancer is related to hormone levels in the body. An induced abortion during the early stages of pregnancy does not bring a lot of change in the breast tissues but, an abortion done at a later stage brings significant change to the breast tissues and the milk glands develop. After abortion, the milk still inside the breasts does not come out and may result in small lumps causing breast cancer.
However, the debate is still on. There is not much scientific evidence to support the notion that an abortion raises the risk of breast cancer.
Problems in later pregnancies:
Abortion can cause cervical and uterine damage that may increase the risk of premature delivery and abnormal development of the placenta in the later pregnancies.
An abnormal placenta development also increases the risk of fetal malformation and excessive bleeding during labor.
Infertility after abortion:
Damage to the uterus or the cervix during the abortion surgery can prevent another embryo from attaching to the uterus wall resulting in infertility. Infection after an abortion can also cause infertility in a woman by preventing further pregnancies.
If left untreated, these side-effects of abortion can cause a long-term damage to reproductive organs.
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Pacers rally from 19-point deficit to beat Thunder 108-106
Paul George figured to be the feature attraction in his second visit to Indiana since a blockbuster trade two years ago.
Updated: Mar 15, 2019 12:10 AM
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George figured to be the feature attraction in his second visit to Indiana since a blockbuster trade two years ago.
Domantas Sabonis and Wesley Matthews upstaged the former Pacer on Thursday night.
Matthews tipped in a basket with 1.8 seconds left and Indiana rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-106. Sabonis added 26 points against this former team.
“Man, this team fights. That’s one of the big reasons why I chose to come here,” Matthews said. “We fight, we compete. No lead is too much. We needed a win against a playoff team, and that’s what we’ve got to do going forward.”
Without All-Star guard Victor Oladipo, who the underdog Pacers got in the blockbuster deal that sent George to the Thunder in July 2017, Indiana fought its way back over the final 15 minutes behind the other player it acquired in the deal, Sabonis, and Matthews, who the Pacers signed last month as Oladipo’s replacement.
It was Indiana’s second-largest comeback this season.
They did it against George, a six-time All-Star who shrugged off resounding boos to score 36 points, and Russell Westbrook, who added his 27th triple-double of the season but missed a 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key as the buzzer sounded.
Westbrook finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists.
George was terrific for the first 47 minutes.
He scored 25 points in the first half and completed a three-point play to give the Thunder a 73-54 lead with 7:18 left in the third quarter. He even made the tying 3-pointer with 1:49 left in the game and two free throws to give Oklahoma City a 106-104 lead with 1:13 to go.
It was a different story in the final minute.
George turned the ball over twice, slipped as the Pacers started their final possession and got knocked to the floor on a pick — giving Indiana the one-man advantage that allowed Matthews to free himself for the putback on Bojan Bogdanovic’s errant 16-footer.
“At the end of close games, there’s going to be contact,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. “In those situations you just have to play through that.”
Matthews finished with 16 points and seven rebounds to help Indiana cut its magic number for clinching a playoff spot to one.
The Pacers’ second straight win also kept them in third place in the Eastern Conference while the Thunder slipped into a tie for fifth in the West.
“Domantas really came in during that second half and established us,” coach Nate McMillan said. “I thought we did a good job, especially late, pressuring their dribble, getting some deflections and really disrupting their rhythm defensively. That is what we have to be about and, really, it came at the right time for us.”
Thunder: Westbrook has 131 triple-doubles in his career. ... Steven Adams had 17 points and eight rebounds. ... Oklahoma City went 3-3 during a stretch in which they played five road games. ... The Thunder fell to 6-5 on the second night of back-to-backs this season.
Pacers: Darren Collison had 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists. ... The Pacers committed 16 turnovers. ... Bogdanovic scored 23 points and extended his streak of consecutive games in double figures to 24 and his career best single-season total of 20-point games to 28. ... Tyreke Evans missed his second straight game for personal reasons. McMillan said he expects Evans to travel with the team later this week.
BOO-BIRDS
George brushed off the boos by saying he thought his second trip back to Indiana was tamer than his first.
Pacers fans didn’t just boo, though.
At one point, they chanted “Zion hates you,” a reference to the blown out shoe that forced Duke star Zion Williamson to miss a few games. At another, they serenaded George with “We don’t miss you.”
George took it in stride.
“I actually think things seem more normal now,” he said. “I feel like things have died down.”
Thunder: Hosts the Western Conference-leading Warriors on Saturday.
Pacers: Begin a crucial four-game road trip at Denver on Saturday.
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Thunder hold off Pacers in Paul George's return to Indiana
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Georgia Man Charged with Misuse of 911 in 'Boro
A Chickamauga, Georgia, man is in the local lockup after being charged with misuse of 911 and filing a false report in Murfreesboro.
Twenty-six year old Desmond Clements was charged Saturday after calling 9-1-1 claiming that he was being held at gunpoint. Officer Phillip Simpson reports after being on the scene, he didn't observe a disturbance.
Clements told the officer he met another man through a mutual friend and went to his Lascassas Pike apartment to have sex, according to a police report. But, he told the officer when he changed his mind and asked to be taken back to where he was picked up the acquaintance refused to give him a ride.
After failing to receive a ride, Clements admitted to picking up a television and threatening to break it. When that didn't work, he said he called 9-1-1 to say he'd been kidnapped and was being held at gunpoint. There was a time during his conversation with dispatchers the other man was on the phone with police.
A search of the apartment and vehicle didn't turn up a firearm which allegedly proved he was not held at gunpoint. Clements was arrested for filing a false report and misuse of 9-1-1. A warrants check also revealed he was wanted on a theft charge. He was taken to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and booked on a 10-thousand dollar bond.
SOURCE: MPD Incident Report 17-8311
Desmond Clements, filing a false report, misuse of 911, Murfreesboro news, Murfreesboro Police, NewsRadio WGNS
Mentors Needed in Tennessee
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Golriz Ghahraman’s Gaslighting
by SB on July 13, 2019 at 10:00am
“Gaslighting” is a term I had seen a few times on Twitter and while I knew that it was negative I didn’t understand exactly what it meant. I suspected that it would have a similar meaning to “flame war” which is when a person on Twitter deliberately inflames a discussion.
Flame War
A flame war is a heated argument between two individuals, that results in those involved posting personal attacks on each other during or instead of debating the topic at hand.
Most forums have rules that forbid flaming. This is because the quality of conversation on a forum can be seriously degraded by a flame war. Topics can be “hijacked” by two people who would rather flame each other than discuss the subject of the thread.
A quick google search revealed that Gaslighting is much more sinister than just someone posting personal attacks on Twitter and upsetting people for shits and giggles.
A form of intimidation or psychological abuse, sometimes called Ambient Abuse where false information is presented to the victim, making them doubt their own memory, perception and quite often, their sanity. The classic example of gaslighting is to switch something around on someone that you know they’re sure to notice, but then deny knowing anything about it, and to explain that they “must be imagining things” when they challenge these changes.
A more psychological definition of gaslighting is “an increasing frequency of systematically withholding factual information from, and/or providing false information to, the victim – having the gradual effect of making them anxious, confused, and less able to trust their own memory and perception. Your spouse begins telling you things that never really happened. For instance, he says that last week he told you he was going to go to the bar with his buddies this Monday night, but you never remember him telling you that.
Or maybe your boss gets angry because you didn’t prepare the report he asked you to. When you remind him that he usually prepares that particular report, he snaps that he told you to take care of it a few days ago because he was too busy. However, you know he never asked you to do so.
Both of these could be considered gaslighting.
Imagine how disorientating it would be if two politicians, one activist and the New York Times all in the same month said that the sky was green. You know that it is blue yet here is a respected newspaper saying that it is green and now an American politician, a Kiwi politician and an activist are all tweeting that the sky is green.
What if the two politicians, one activist and the New York Times were all saying that President Abraham Lincoln did not abolish slavery and that in fact, it was President Obama (who was not even alive back then) who freed the slaves. Would you start to doubt your own sanity?
Now imagine that Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, New Zealand Green list MP Golriz Ghahraman and Muslim Activist Linda Sarsour all claimed this month that Jesus was a Palestinian and that an opinion piece in the New York Times said the same thing.
You don’t need to imagine this scenario because that is exactly what has happened. Green List MP Golriz Ghahraman has been gaslighting Jews on Twitter, imitating Ilhan Omar and Linda Sarsour.
The term Palestinian was created 135 years AFTER the death of Jesus by the Romans when they crucified thousands of Jews, destroyed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and exiled the People of Israel from their homeland. It was a term, in fact, that was created to try to erase the Jewish connection to the land.
It doesn’t matter how many gaslighting politicians, activists or newspapers say otherwise, the sky is still blue and Jesus was a Jew.
If you agree with me that’s nice, but what I really want to achieve is to make you question the status quo, look between the lines and do your own research. Do not be a passive observer in this game we call life.
You can follow me on Gab.ai
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Video: WHAS11
New Albany business owners say dangerous intersection is costing customers
Store owners and customers said the intersection of Main and Banks Street is dangerous for pedestrians — and business.
Author: Tyler Emery
Published: 7:39 PM EDT April 4, 2019
Updated: 7:39 PM EDT April 4, 2019
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Downtown New Albany business owners said they were frustrated with the intersection of Main and Bank Streets.
Stacie Bale, a co-owner of Roadrunner Kitchen, said she recently moved her restaurant from another location just around the corner. She estimated it's only a 40-second walk away, but she said the difference in customer traffic is night and day.
"Driving isn't even safe, but walking is even worse," Bale said. "Cars have to creep out to cross over and it's even tough to turn right because you can't see on the left side."
Bale said she has loyal customers, but has noticed that ever since she moved, less of those customers come in. She said she believes about half of her customers have been lost because they can't walk to her new location.
"I just feel like the city needs to really think about the fact that there are 11 businesses on this corner that pedestrians just can't get to quickly or safely," she said.
Bale said she feels as though she found the "perfect spot" for her business with its new location in the historic Underground Station, but her concern isn't just about the numbers for her business, but rather the general safety of everyone walking in the area.
"The reason we do this is to be part of the downtown business and the community and now they can't get to us," she said.
Cisa Kubley, owner of Sew Fitting, said she agreed with Bale. Kubley has owned her business at the corner of Bank and Main Streets for over four years, and she said she has had a front-row seat to issues caused by that intersection.
"Oh my gosh so many squealing tires, lots of metal crunching, it's just a cacophony of noise," Kubley said. "They're yelling at drivers, they're yelling at pedestrians, pedestrians yelling at cars who have almost hit them. It's just kind of a mess."
Kubley said she often encourages visitors or her employees to avoid the intersection all together. She also said she is concerned for the safety of her customers who may be elderly or have disabilities.
"You have to drive all the way down to the other block and come up at the light at Pearl Street because otherwise it's just not safe," she said.
The business owners aren't alone. Several customers in the area said the intersection is difficult to navigate.
"It's dangerous. Usually the move is to stop in the middle of the street and then check again the other way," Zak Appleby said.
Business owners and customers said they want to see something change to make the intersection safer.
"It just makes a ton of sense, I mean what better way to draw people down, especially to the underground station," Appleby said.
Appleby suggested the addition of a crosswalk signal, that flashes lights to stop traffic whenever a pedestrian is crossing.
"At least at the bare minimum, a painted crosswalk," Bale said.
Kubley said she would like to see a stop sign, as well as marked parking.
"If we've got a four-way stop here, everybody has to stop, take turns and it slows people down for the pedestrians trying to cross," Kubley said.
All three said they don't think a traffic light is necessary. Downtown New Albany has seen lots of business growth in recent years, which has also increased foot and vehicle traffic.
"We love to see that growth happen and see all this development but something has to be done to mitigate the traffic in this intersection before we see something worse happen than just fender benders," Kubley said.
Will Wingfield, the communications director for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, provided WHAS11 with some recent data for the intersection of Bank and Main Street.
In 2018, the area saw eight total crashes, with seven injuries. That's an increase from 2017, which saw only two crashes and no injuries. There were four crashes and two injuries at the intersection in 2016.
Larry Summers, New Albany City Engineer, said downtown has seen "explosive growth." It is why the city has a project to redo Main Street between East 5th Street and State Street in the upcoming years.
That project will include signal-warrant analysis, and determine what changes are needed throughout the stretch.
Summers said the city has already begun looking at what changes may be necessary for the intersection Bale and Kubley are frustrated with. He said foot traffic is important to city leaders, but emphasized they need to follow procedures and policies before making any changes, to ensure the changes are the right ones. Summers said city leaders will also look at possible temporary solutions int he coming weeks.
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Thursday 04 Jan
Updated Thursday 04 Jan 06:30
Ogbonna: Tottenham is more important than any other derby
Angelo Ogbonna says West Ham United need to keep their feet on the ground ahead of their ‘most important derby’ of the season so far.
The Hammers head to Wembley Stadium to face Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening seeking to build on a run of one defeat in six Premier League matches, including Tuesday’s thrilling come-from-behind victory over West Bromwich Albion.
Ogbonna and company also have fond memories of their 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Spurs at the Home of Football in October, but the Italy defender says he and his teammates cannot afford to get carried away with their recent improvements.
“I have really good memories of our win at Wembley earlier this season, but we have to keep our feet on the ground because it is so important for us to continue our recent form,” said the No21, whose last-ditch tackle on Oliver Burke paved the way for Tuesday’s success.
“We can’t lose our minds after a few good results, because while the situation is positive at present, the table is so tight that it can become negative again. We need to go there, play our game and get one point or three, then we can continue to look forward positively.
“I feel that the best derby for us is against Tottenham. Chelsea and Arsenal are both derbies too, but Tottenham is more important than any other derby.”
While he says West Ham need to retain their focus on the job in hand against a Tottenham team who have themselves won five of their last six Premier League matches, Ogbonna believes the Hammers can travel to Wembley with confidence.
And one reason for that was the performance of centre forward Andy Carroll in Tuesday’s victory over West Brom, when the England international scored two outstanding goals.
The first, in particular, caught Ogbonna’s eye, as the No9 rose high above Baggies defenders Jonny Evans and Kieran Gibbs to power Aaron Cresswell’s left-wing cross past a helpless Ben Foster.
“The mood was amazing in the dressing room after Tuesday’s win as it was really, really important for us, and we deserved it,” said the centre-half.
“I couldn’t see the second goal because I was so far away, but the first goal was really brilliant. He jumped so high, over the crossbar, so for me it was a really good header. For me, in the penalty area, Andy is the best. Nobody can challenge him.
“In training, I try every time to do something to stop him, because if you leave him alone, he’s going to score. With the power he has got and the pace he gets in his headers, he is difficult to stop.”
West Ham fans are really going to enjoy Haller - Noble
Pellegrini: I am happy to return to China
Reid: I never lost faith that I would come back
Johnson: I'm honoured to be part of Premier League Asia Trophy squad
Yarmolenko: Maybe a little bit I am like a new signing!
Johnson: Preseason has been a great experience
Fabianski: A positive atmosphere will lead to positive results
Diop: I’m ready to build on what I’ve learned
Hislop: Nathan Trott will benefit from loan spell
Snodgrass: Everyone buys into Pellegrini’s project
Martin: I’m really feeling at home at West Ham
Snodgrass: West Ham United are building something special
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Shocker: Ogawa’s controversial Farmer win now even more so, positive test revealed
Many thought Kenichi Ogawa played his part in a competitive match-up on December 9 but ultimately the general consensus was that Tevin Farmer did enough to claim the vacant super-featherweight title at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Fast forward just a few short weeks, and Ogawa’s reign as champion is under considerable threat following the revelation the Japanese fighter tested positive for TWO FORMS of synthetic steroids in a build-up urine sample.
According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, Ogawa’s results only just came through and were negative after the contest, although the pair of failures prior should be enough to breed a ruling on the matter at an upcoming hearing in March.
Farmer’s promoter Lou DiBella, who was livid at the time of the decision, gave his thoughts on the matter.
“You want to talk about a roller-coaster ride. I’m sort of stunned by this,” DiBella told ESPN.
“I thought Tevin Farmer won that fight. Ogawa put out a great effort in the fight. He was like an Energizer bunny. He was aggressive but not effectively aggressive and he took a lot of peppering from Tevin, and now to find out he tested positive is remarkable. It looks like Tevin Farmer is going to get the opportunity to win that title again after all.”
Adding his contempt at the continued link to drugs in boxing, DiBella said: “I’m always disappointed to have it re-emphasized how big of a problem we have but I think there should be zero tolerance.
“It’s extremely prevalent and it’s dangerous. That being said, there’s a relief. After everything this guy (Farmer) went through, and to have that tainted loss that I didn’t think was a loss at all — now I will call Tevin Farmer and say, ‘Guess what, buddy? Looks like you probably didn’t lose,'” he stated.
The likeliness is the Ogawa will face some sort of sanction if found guilty and Farmer will battle another contender for the title previously owned by Gervonta Davis.
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Randy Orton On How Much Longer He Wants To Wrestle, Having More WWE World Title Reigns In Him
By William Windsor | December 16, 2016
As noted, WWE Superstar Randy Orton was a guest on Tom Clark's Main Event podcast. During the show, Orton talked a bit about his future career plans.
According to Orton, he would like to continue to wrestle for 10 more years.
"For the immediate future and, s--t, for 10 more years, I would love to, if I'm able to, wrestle. This is what I enjoy doing." Orton continued, "the day of a pay-per-view when you're thinking of what you can do and then you get the payoff, the reward, that night. It's a different animal. That live audience is a different animal. You grow as a WWE Superstar and really appreciate the reactions we pull out of these fans."
Randy Orton On Getting Hurt During Brock Lesnar Match At WWE SummerSlam, If He Agrees With Finish
When asked whether he would join in the chase to beat Ric Flair's record world championship reigns, the 12-time world champion said he definitely has a few more title runs left in him. Orton went on to say that titles are merely "icing on the cake" at this point in his decorated professional wrestling career.
"I've definitely got a few more [world title reigns] left in me. I'd say maybe even a handful. It [has] been two-and-a-half, three years since I had the big title around my waist, but being tag champs now, the last time I was tag champs and the only time before was in 2007, so going on 10 years later I get my second run as tag champ and that's cool. Do you know what I mean? s--t, I'd go fight for the I.C. title or whatever title they put in front of me, it's an honor to hold that title."
Orton added, "if I never won it again, that would be okay with me. I'm a 12-time world champion. I've accomplished so much in the WWE. I just go out there and continue to entertain people and get my kids excited because they get to watch daddy on TV, those kinds of rewards, that's what I'm doing it for now. Any gold around my waist, that's just icing on the cake."
Check out the show here. If you use any of the quotes that appear in this article, please credit Tom Clark's Main Event with an H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Source: Tom Clark's Main Event
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Randy Orton On Evolution Reunion, NBA Stars List Their Favorite WWE Moves, WWE Trademarks More Names
Mark Henry Says Randy Orton Is "One Of The Most Underrated Guys Of All-time"
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Xero Developer Podcast
Episode 8: Building a SaaS flywheel: The definitive ‘how-to-SaaS’ guide
All Xero Developer Podcast episodes
Hosted by Nick Houldsworth and Dan Young
This is the final episode in our 'Building a SaaS flywheel' series. Nick and Dan host an episode aimed at tying together all the parts of the season – unpacking the three major 3 themes of the season:
The consumerisation of the enterprise and the impact this has on brand.
How collaboration drives innovation.
Ways a platform strategy can drive growth.
And with that, deliver a series of actionable insights for anyone looking to start a SaaS company.
Nick Houldsworth (@nickhouldsworth) – [NH]
Dan Young (@dethklok66) – [DY]
Bear Douglas - [BG]
Cody Jones - [BG]
Scott Brinker - [SB]
Ludo Ulrich - [LU]
TJ Ferris - [TF]
Sophie Hossack - [SH]
Atlee Clark - [AC]
NH: My name is Nick Houldsworth.
DY: And I'm Dan Young.
NH: Welcome to the Xero Developer podcast. Sweet tunes, Dan. Sweet tunes.
DY: Thanks. I actually chose that one. It comes from DevTV. Hope you like it, everybody.
NH: Today we have a very special episode. It's the end of our first season of the show, and the end of our first theme, Building a SaaS Flywheel: How Great Platforms Form. For this episode, we're going to take a special spin and do a kind of a roundup of everything that we've learned in the season so far. If you're just starting to listen to us two, please go back and listen to the episodes that we're already covering in this session. There's a lot of really great stuff that you can learn from each of those episodes. But if this is the first time you're listening to us, hopefully there's going to be some really cool insights that you're going to gain today.
DY: Yeah. To be clear, though, this ain't no cheat sheet for getting good at SaaS platforms. We're certainly not just giving away all of the insights or trade secrets. Although, if you were going to listen to one episode from this season, it would definitely be this one. But as Nick said, we definitely encourage you to still go back and listen to them all, because there's a larger narrative here around all of this stuff, isn't there?
NH: Think of it like a sort of season recap of your favorite Netflix show. Sometimes you need a little reminder about what's going to happen in the next season, although we don't want to tease the next season, but we hope you're excited to join us next time. Or maybe think of it like CliffsNotes or one of those podcasts you listen to at four times the speed, because you're trying to absorb as much information as you humanly can in a short space of time.
DY: Yeah, exactly. It's funny, when we started thinking about this podcast, we were thinking, you know, something low-cost with high production value, great guests, providing information that, to be honest, really isn't available anywhere else. It was interesting, isn't it?
NH: It was, and yet what we ended up with was the Xero Developer podcast.
DY: I thought you were going to say what we ended up with was low cost and low production value. Great guests, though, of course.
NH: Great guests. We've been very excited by the guests. Actually, that comes to the reason why we did this in the first place, Dan and I. When we first started working together nearly two years ago now, we thought, "How do we build an amazing platform?" Xero's got an ecosystem of 700 solutions, it's got 50 thousand developers that work with it, and yet there weren't many others that we know personally that were operating at similar scale. And so we reached out to a few of our friends and the companies that we admire and started having some conversations, and thought, "You know what, this is probably quite interesting to other people." Maybe not everyone in the world, but those that work in SaaS, those that work with platforms. We've been really thrilled to have some guests from some of our favorite platforms come in and talk to us.
DY: It wasn't necessarily like big companies, right? It was people who we had an affinity with. They're, as you said, like friends and others who are really passionate about this sort of stuff, and actually who get it, because not everyone gets it, even in some cases inside their own company. You know, fully, I guess, passionate, as passionate as we are about it.
NH: We are very passionate, Dan, aren't we?
DY: Very, very.
NH: Very passionate.
DY: The other thing we're passionate about is the flywheel itself. We've talked a little bit about this in previous episodes, actually the title of the podcast. But it is one of the best ways to define what all good SaaS companies are trying to do.
NH: Is it true that there is a flywheel emoji in Slack at Xero, Dan?
DY: Yes, it is true. It's also true that there is a flywheel corner in our Auckland office, where our ecosystem team sit.
NH: We're all about flywheel, it seems. But a flywheel is just a way of representing how you build a platform. How do you attract innovation from third-party developers, and then how do you create demand for that amongst your customers? That's why we've themed it around that this year. In some of the conversations we've had, we've talked around a lot of these things. We thought today for our non-clip show clip show that we would break that down into three themes, three areas of discussion, and revisit some of the conversations we had with some of those amazing brands that have built great platforms or have worked with platforms.
NH: Those three themes are ... The first one is the consumerization of the enterprise, which is just a fancy way of saying cool marketing for technology brands, and the change that we've seen in the last 10 years around the way that companies position themselves to consumers. The second one is around collaboration as a driver of innovation. You know, it's always better together. Then lastly, if you're starting out as a business, or even if you're established, the ways that a platform strategy can add to your bottom line and help you drive growth.
NH: Quite a bit to get into. Let's just dive straight into it with a clip from our interview with Bear and Paige from Slack. They're answering the question, "How did Slack grow so fast?"
BG: Part of it was that there was an element of Slack that was a little delightful, like the copy and even the loading messages were just fairly nice, and I think kind of exemplifies the consumerization of the enterprise. Like, this is an enterprise product that kind of feels consumer, and kind of feels nice to use, and little bit considerate, and the UI is very straight forward.
BG: Then I think another element is that we grew a lot very quickly with developers, and there were certain elements that were almost very developer-friendly. Like, you could use a slash command to type in commands, which is basically a command line interface, very intuitive to developers. So we were able to get a lot of growth very early with that early adopter, technical startups, Silicon Valley crowd, and then we expanded beyond that.
DY: I've got to say, I love how Slack builds such delight in their developer products. Bear Douglas in particular talks about this quite a bit in her presentations at conferences. Really, really impressive. From simple slash commands, where sales and marketing folk can feel like they're developers, which is pretty neat, right to their documentation that anyone can read and understand, their approach really resonates with us. That's sort of why I think talking to them is just ... you know, it's great. They just feel like a family, almost.
NH: I've got a confession to make, Dan. That's actually a big part of the reason why I ended up at Xero. The first real delightful interaction I had with a consumer brand or a technology business brand that was acting in a consumer way was with MailChimp. We'll have to get them on the episode soon. For something that was quite ordinary, like email marketing, they actually created this really beautiful user experience. I started using Xero about the same time, and the love on Twitter for accounting software was something that I had never expected to see before, and this community that was being built around the sheer energy for this product and this brand was really exciting.
NH: I grew up with an accountant for a father, and I certainly never saw myself working for an accounting software company, when I saw the way they actually connected and resonated with small businesses, they got me really excited about the space. That's why I'm really proud to work here. Dan, what are some of the ways that companies can take some of what Slack has learned and really think about the human approach to how they talk to their customers?
DY: I think there's heaps you can take out of what Slack are doing. I mean, they're just making it easy. This is what I've said a lot to my teams, is if we can make it easy for customers, if we can make things resonate for them, it's going to be easy to get those customers, but also easy to retain them. It's the same with staff. We have such a human approach at Xero, and I believe you can apply the same approach to your customers and to your product.
NH: Let your staff shine. Let them be themselves, not only in how they are at work, in how they talk to their customers and trust that they will do the right thing.
DY: Totally. What I loved about one of Bear's comments on the podcast we did with her and Paige was that it's erring with grace, and things like that too. When things go wrong, actually do it in a beautiful way and all of those things. I think it's brilliant.
NH: Yeah. Great insights. Loved the conversation with them. All right, let's keep moving forward. We wanted to talk about collaboration. At Xero, especially in the API team, we're all about partnerships. One of our longtime and most successful partners is Zapier. I had to think before I pronounced that, because Zapier makes you happier. Let's hear from Cody Jones, head of partnerships at Zapier, around collaboration.
CJ: The biggest thing for me is that collaboration is key, But how do you get companies to trust each other with product ideas that aren't even real yet, right? That's kind of a sensitive spot for people. For Zapier, it's cool because we're Switzerland and we don't have a horse in the race, you could say. We're kind of a neutral third party that is pretty easy to collaborate with. But I would love to see quite a bit more of that across the ecosystems that are out there. I mean, I'd be curious how you guys are seeing that or encouraging that on your end.
DY: First of all, how cool was Cody Jones? Amazing insight, especially into how you pronounce their company name. That was also a good start, and very ... Yeah, I'd had no idea about that, so that was the first big insight of that episode. But such a good person to kick off our podcast journey, and as I said, the insights were powerful. Collaboration and partnerships, particularly early in your platform journey, are really key. Whether you can – sorry, without it – you can't test out the platform, but once you have a few partners on board, it really creates that groundswell, and funnel, I guess, that you need, and then others just follow.
NH: Really good lesson from them on, you know, you have to sort of engineer it a bit to start with, right? You've got to do some of that build first, like putting some coins in the busker's jar, and then over time you get a bit of momentum and then people want to start to build to you. I think they've been a real success story in creating what is effectively a integration platform. It's not a product in and of itself, it just helps plug together a lot of different systems, and so they have a unique perspective on partnerships.
NH: We had a really great interview with somebody I'm a bit of a fan of, Scott Brinker, who's the VP of platform ecosystems as HubSpot. He was talking about a similar perspective. As HubSpot transitions from products to a platform and thinks about their platform strategy, really from a kind of starting point, who they partner with, how they partner, and how they prioritize. Scott, for those that don't know, is also the editor of Chiefmartec, and he produces every year what in the industry I think is a very famous infographic, showing all the marketing technology solutions that exist in the world. He started this about six or seven years ago, and there was maybe 150 apps. I think he did it this year, and there's 6,000. He knows a lot about the landscape for SaaS technology, and was a really good opportunity to speak to him. Let's hear from Scott Brinker, VP platform ecosystem at HubSpot.
SB: You know, it's kind of interesting. I went through the thought exercise very recently. For instance, one of the things you do ... I'm sure you guys do this, right? When you're working on an ecosystem strategy, there's the question of white space. Where are the places that we're not going to develop, and we'd really love to work with partners who are? That's great, everyone wins on carving out those. The things that are much more interesting, is the gray space, the area where we're going to have a capability along these lines, we're going to have some level of functionality for this, but there's more than one approach to how you do this. Some of it might be just different ways of addressing the problem that would resonate differently with different customers. Some of it might be the extent, the degree. How far do you go on a particular feature, a capability?
SB: I actually think there's so much opportunity in ecosystems for solutions that, from the 50 thousand foot level, you look at and you say, "Oh, well, there's competitive overlap here." Yeah, there is, but the benefit that is potentially there to match those third-party products with the right customers in your platform, who really take advantage of that capability, it doesn't have to be a zero sum game. At the end of the day, this is ... The goal of the platforms, right, you've succeeded when you become, forgive me for this, the hub. Right? HubSpot. You've succeeded when you've become the hub. You've become the center of gravity that serves as that sort of orchestrating engine for all of these other applications too.
SB: And if you're going to go around picking fights with different applications that are plugging in, it's just, you know, you can't moved forward with that. But I think it's far, far better to have a competitor plugged in to your hub, at the expense of a particular application in your product suite, than to say, "No, no, no, no. It's our products or none at all." I think that's actually the fundamental difference between a product company and a platform company.
NH: That was really fascinating. One of the things I enjoyed most about the discussion with Scott from HubSpot was talking about the changing dynamics of platforms. As platforms grow, there's more consolidation and more competition across the platforms. That includes not only between some of the solutions in the marketplace and the ecosystem, but also with the platform itself creating some features that might overlap there.
NH: I think the key takeaway from it is, if you believe that being a platform is part of your strategy, if you believe in an open platform creates choice and competition for the benefit of your customers, then you should have trust and not fear that competition, because it creates a better experience for your customers, it creates better products in your own business, and the reality is that the small business software market is absolutely enormous. There are hundreds of millions of small businesses in the world, and there's quite a lot of space for everyone to play. So I think it is all about that trust, and fostering and celebrating competition, not fearing it, which is a typical hallmark of what we see in the great platforms of the world.
DY: And actually, a bit of competition is great, right? It's great for the customers who you're serving on this platform, because if you've got people who are really competitive with each other, then that's going to drive more innovation and more cool solutions, and ways that companies solve customer problems.
DY: Up next, we have a chap who actually came to our roadshow in San Francisco, hilarious, from Salesforce, Ludo Ulrich. Ulrich?
NH: Ulrich.
DY: Ulrich.
DY: From Salesforce AppExchange. Here he is.
LU: Sure. First of all, we want to make sure that any startups can have access to our platform, so Trailhead is a key element, it's the education aspect, making sure that the technology is understood. But making the technology available as well through developer additions and things like this and streamlined access to the AppExchange, we of course works on this so that any startup can actually get there in a fairly self-service way. We bring always a little bit of a human touch, as I said, but that's kind of self-service, largely speaking.
LU: Then what we want to do is drive innovation. One of the thing I would say is, it's very democratic. Of course we have opinions about where the ecosystems should invest, but we ask our customers. We ask them what they want and where they want to see innovation, and we try to drive that agenda through a tool like the Incubator that we call now Accelerate. The program is now called Accelerate because, to your point, we had a lot of learning, so we moved from a model that was physical here, with some space in San Francisco, to a virtual model, and we moved from, I would say, a fairly early stage with a focus on platform and artificial intelligence, et cetera, so basically a product focus, to an industry focus.
LU: The current batch, the current class, is actually focused on healthcare and retail. The reason is, we know there is a lot of demand from our customers to have more innovation there, to literally see apps that you will end up finding on the AppExchange. And so we were very intentional about working with the traditional funders, you know, VCs and Accelerators and Incubators out there that we partner with, and accept some companies to basically try to accelerate, hence the name, their journey to the AppExchange and accelerate their go-to-market with Salesforce. We do that on the technical side, but we do that as well on the marketing, kind of sales side as well. We try to do as much as we can to manufacture basically those inspiring example who would actually drive the rest of the market and inspire other developers to build a platform with a specific agenda. That's kind of what we did over the last two years.
DY: That's awesome. Great insights from Ludo, excellent accent and name, all of those. Kind of got the full package. Look, we're constantly looking to leaders like Salesforce in terms of how to scale your platform while still providing an amazing experience, because as you scale, you're a bit more hands-off, and so that's the challenge, isn't it? To kind of remain-
NH: Remain human.
DY: Remain human.
NH: Whilst creating a lot of automation, Dan. It sure is.
DY: Exactly. More robots, but how do you be more human with the robots? I don't know, it's difficult. But I think Trailhead is a fantastic example of an education program that Salesforce set up, and how to build on the Salesforce platform. I think that's a great example of a scalable program.
NH: Yeah, and look, we are 10 years young as a business, and probably eight years young as a platform. In the early days, with just a handful of people and a few app partners, we could have a lot of coffees and a lot of drinks and figure it out together. Now we have 50 thousand developers actively building on the Xero API, and still a relatively small team supporting them. We believe that being an open platform is core to Xero's mission, and being human about that is part of our brand, and so we're thinking around how we scale. What are some of the ways that we've done that, I guess, with our Developer tools, Dan?
DY: Yeah. I think one of the keys, and it's sort of ... You know, we go back to partnerships and how you get things out to market fast and test them and things. What we've done is, we've always believed in excellent documentation. That's one thing we've always been really good at, and making things really clear, and how you get started really easily in that language, and being human, and all of those sorts of things. But then we looked to the community to help us out in terms of building out those code samples, and really, we'd love to encourage the community to contribute to those sorts of things. Not only does it keep people engaged, but it shows that it's not all us. It is a community-led thing a lot of the time, and partnering is ... It's really the way to go if you want to get that deeper engagement.
NH: I listened to an amazing podcast recently talking about how eBay's growth was really fueled by the love and the loyalty of the community, specifically around the community forums. It was really just a handful of people that started it, and they had tens of thousands of people selling on there in the early days. It was the forums where people really found their like-minded folk, and they answered questions of each other and they got support, and actually allowed them to build that scalable platform. I think that still keeps that personal connection between you, between your audience, and between each other as well.
NH: Yeah, I loved talking to Ludo about that kind of stuff. I was really interested as well in the accelerator they've done, because there are some times where you want to partner a bit more deeply, and maybe you need a more programmatic approach to that. Certainly we've created a partner program for our app developers, so we can be a bit clearer around what we can commit at certain stage of their growth, and a lot more we can learn from the likes of Salesforce around how they've done it. Just a really great set of discussions there.
NH: That brings us through to our last theme to talk about today, which is, how do you take all of this and actually help it grow your bottom line? How can a platform strategy drive growth for your business? How can a platform strategy drive growth for your business? We're going to go to Ferris from Expensify.
TF: Yeah, I think it's hugely important. That'd probably be a third one, right, is what kind of partner program and successes has a partner that's coming to you or that you're looking at had with other people, right? Whether they're competitors or in a relevant space, or just something that you've seen work successfully. I think the biggest thing sometimes ... And you probably go through this, or Nick, whoever lays out the partner, I'll call them requirements, right? I think we spin those and we try to look at them as opportunities, right? So like, seeking out customers for reviews and things like that to share among the ecosystem, right?
TF: That's fantastic, right? That gives us a goal that we can then take those, and we use those internally to turn around and market to our customers, right? You've basically had done our case studies for us, because when a Xero customer reaches out wanting to have a case study, we just throw 200 five-star reviews at them and ask them if they need to see anything else. I think that's a big way to kind of turn those around. When you see a partner program, it's like, "Oh my gosh. How am I going to make a dent in here?" Don't just view those kind of benchmarks as requirements, but as opportunities, yeah.
DY: Excellent. It was awesome talking to TJ. We were in San Francisco for our roadshow, and we actually got to do some podcasts in person, because typically we're all in different locations, whether it be Wellington, Auckland, be it London or, I don't know San Francisco, wherever it is. But it was really great to actually do this in person with Tim.
NH: You sound like such an international jet-setter, Dan.
DY: The thing about me is, Nick, what you got to understand is traveling business class and going around the world is pretty much what I do, I think. But yeah, in all seriousness, because that is not the case. But yeah, it was awesome talking to Tim. What I love about Expensify is, they've really excelled on our platform. It really accelerated their growth. They're an amazing team, an amazing company, and doing ... They have a wicked product as well, which we use at Xero, coincidentally. But also, they're not just in it for themselves, you know? They came along to a round table that we had in the States, and actually their biggest thing there was to help other people in the room, other ecosystem partners, thrive. Like, how can they also get to the next level? I love that.
NH: Yeah. I was a partner of Xero's for many years when I worked at Vend, and it was always a big thing for me, was learning from other partners in the ecosystem who are all at different stages of growth. So sure, it's a great channel for us, but it was actually a great chance to meet other like-minded people solving similar pain points.
NH: Actually, that's a nice segue there. Speaking of talking in bathrooms and cupboards and all around the world, our last conversation was with Sophie Hossack, who I've known for many years. Receipt Bank was one of the first integrations into Xero platform. She shared some of her thoughts around how that really opened up a new channel to market for them. Let's hear from Sophie Hossack of Receipt Bank.
SH: Yeah, it was really, really formative. We integrated with Xero. It was our third integration. We'd integrated with two UK-based cloud GLs, and Xero was our first international one. We integrated with Xero in, I think, May 2011. I think the international piece was the most crucial, because pretty much within the first six months, we were getting significant calls and emails from accountants and bookkeepers in New Zealand, and then in Australia, asking who we were, what it was we were focusing on, were we interesting to them? At the beginning it was manageable. It was easy to do. I mean, Michael and I spent, I don't know, six, nine months doing late-night shifts, early-morning shifts, to be able to communicate and call people in their timezone. But then very quickly it was evident that if we were going to truly want to service and work with firms across the world, we'd need to move out and to actually become a global organization.
NH: That was fantastic. Loved hearing from Sophie. She really talked to how building a proposition with Xero opened up a whole new channel with them, not only with their customers direct, but with the accountants and bookkeepers that were using Xero. They've got a really successful business. They're our most popular solution in the marketplace, and they've just gone from strength to strength.
DY: Absolutely. I love the targeting the advisor. That's just brilliant. Look, Receipt Bank were one of our first, if not our first partner.
NH: Really?
DY: And a really neat team as well. Just love the colors, the orange and everything else. It's brilliant. But Sophie's awesome.
DY: Our last clip of the day, we spoke with Atlee Clark from Shopify. She's talking about how they scale growth for their customers, not only on their platform itself. Let's hear from Atlee.
AC: That's all fine and good until you actually have someone who's running a business, who wants to buy a tool, and then you're asking them to put in a credit card again. So we made the decision to spend some resources on building a billing API, which essentially allows an app developer to build in either a one-time fee, a monthly fee, or it's like a variable fee. So you can say, okay, for every hundred emails, it's two bucks, or whatever. And so we build that API, and what we saw right out the gate was that the apps that adopted the billing API had way higher conversion, because of that reduction in friction for the merchant to try their app, and then that charge just show up in there, in their monthly bill from Shopify.
AC: So now we require that apps use the billing API. That decision, that requirement, really came down to the fact that all the decisions that we make are all about the merchant experience, and we saw that this was a better merchant experience. That is why we do it, and why we're continuing to invest in the billing API and making that easier, more clear for developers as well as merchants. I think it was that transition from not having a billing API be required, and the billing API being required.
AC: When I say setting up business expectations, going back in time, I think if I could wave a magic wand, I would say let's make that the case from the beginning. That is hindsight, but the effort it took to get everybody from a self-reporting situation to using the billing API took a lot of people hours, where they could have been doing something else. I think it was worth it, because it did improve the merchant experience, but it did take away from our developer experience for a little while because we had to focus on it so heavily. So if I could go back, I would have a perfect billing API-
DY: It's-
NH: Ah, a fantastic conversation. I have been a Shopify fan for many years. I have looked to them for inspiration in how to do many things. Hearing how building the capability for their developer partners to do more through their platform, whether that's distribution through the marketplace, through building products through the APIs, or even billing their customers, has been a focus for them, which drives a greater conversion rate for their partners, is inspirational for us.
NH: Lots, lots in the series, Dan. What have we learned today?
DY: Well, I think we have pretty much given everyone the tools to go out and build a SaaS flywheel. Yeah, the attach rate of that saying at Xero is very high. We hope that that also gets high for you, everyone out there. And potentially created a ton of competition for ourselves, so you know, was that a flaw in the effect we wanted? I'm not too sure. But I think that hopefully people will be able to see the huge value in integrating between platforms and focusing on their niche can make them even more successful.
NH: Yeah. Hopefully some really good nuggets for everyone who's listening. Thinking about that human approach into your brand and how modern B2B marketing is all about connecting with your consumer, how partnerships are all about innovation together, right? You're working together for the benefit of your customers. And how both of these things actually add to your bottom line, how platform strategies not only drive growth, but drive that competitive differentiation and defensible position in market.
NH: That's very sad, Dan. This brings us to the end of our first season. What we define as a season is a fairly arbitrary point of time. Next season, we promise to be super disciplined in the release schedule of our episodes and the content. I can tell you it's going to be good.
DY: The new season, or next season, will be coming soon, but we'd love to get your feedback. Go back and have a listen to all of these episodes. We'd love to hear from you. You can Tweet us or Slack us or hit Nick's Myspace page with any suggestions you'd like us to talk about for an upcoming season.
NH: If you are looking to work with Xero or you know a company that you think could benefit from being part of the Xero platform ... And why not? We have over 1.4 million customers worldwide looking for solutions just like yours. Head over to developer.xero.com, and we can help you on that journey. It's been a lot of fun, Dan.
DY: It has. You've been listening to the Xero Developer podcast from Nick Houldsworth and Dan Young. Good night, good day, good luck.
NH: And goodbye.
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Xero Developer Podcast | Ep. 5
Building a SaaS Flywheel: Making ecosystems not suck, with Expensify
T.J. Ferris from Expensify talks exclusive boutique events, offshoring and SaaS company culture in this episode of The Xero Developer Podcast.
Building a SaaS flywheel: Scaling e-commerce via an ecosystem with Shopify
Shopify's ecosystem is part of their recent explosive growth, find out how they supercharge their development partners on this episode of the Xero Developer Podcast.
Building a SaaS flywheel: Delighting developers and users, with Slack
Bear and Paige from Slack join the Xero Developer podcast to talk on how to attract developers, keep them and delight them.
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Deloitte CE PE Survey: Confidence dips as economy faces uncertain times
Bucharest, 6 October 2015. In an economy marked by challenges and uncertainty, confidence among private equity investors has dropped to the lowest level in three years with one third of respondents expecting conditions to worsen, according to the latest Deloitte CE Private Equity Confidence Survey.
This comes in contrast with the previous survey released in May when the general sentiment among investors was optimism. However, deal-doers are upbeat about new deals with 50% intending to buy more than they sell in the coming months – more than double last survey’s figure.
“Indeed there is a big contrast between the current survey and the one in spring but one should not be surprised as summer was marked by renewed threats of Greek default and global political and economic uncertainty,” said Hein van Dam, Partner Deloitte Romania. “With three deals announced during the summer, Romania remains firmly on the radar of investors.”
Despite the general pessimistic sentiment, expectations of increasing leverage across the region continue with 53% of respondents expecting more liquidity, the highest level since 2006.
There is also renewed optimism in the start-up scene, with a tenth of respondents expecting start-ups to be the most competitive assets, the highest figure ever recorded by Deloitte’s survey. It is not entirely surprising, given a handful of venture funds announcing closes in the last two years. CE has spawned a number of first-class start-ups, many of which have grown to world leaders under the tutelage of private equity backing.
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A USAF F-15C Eagle (86-0155; cn1002/C383), seen here during a blasting take-off from RWY23 at Leeuwarden AFB, at the start of a mission during FF2015.
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A USAF F-15C Eagle (81-0023; cn740/C206), seen here during a blasting take-off from RWY23 at Leeuwarden AFB, at the start of a mission during FF2015. This F-15C belongs to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonsville, Fla., which leads the first ANG Theater Security Package (TSP) to deploy in support of "Operation Atlantic Resolve".
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The Saving of Saab
MONTICELLO, NY One couldn't blame inventory-starved dealer Len Schrader if he wipes his eyes and thinks the new '11 Saab 9-5 is a moving mirage as it shows its stuff on a race course during a preview here. Schrader, the owner of a single-point Saab store, couldn't wait to start selling new vehicles again, beginning with the 9-5. Models began arriving at dealerships in August, ending a product famine.
Steve Finlay | Sep 01, 2010
MONTICELLO, NY — One couldn't blame inventory-starved dealer Len Schrader if he wipes his eyes and thinks the new '11 Saab 9-5 is a moving mirage as it shows its stuff on a race course during a preview here.
Schrader, the owner of a single-point Saab store, couldn't wait to start selling new vehicles again, beginning with the 9-5. Models began arriving at dealerships in August, ending a product famine.
The flagship car, redone after 13 years, is the first new vehicle from the iconic Swedish auto maker since a series of convulsive near-death experiences that began in 2008 and ended this year with the sale of the company.
Until that happened, Saab Automobile AB teetered on the brink, went into liquidation, closed the homeland factory in Trollhattan, put the automotive obit writers on alert and left Saab dealers wondering if they should hang black crepe rather than colorful showroom banners.
Saab entered bankruptcy in January of 2009 after its owner of nine years, the former General Motors Corp., announced in December of 2008 that it was reviewing whether to sell or shutter the subsidiary. GM later went into Chapter 11 itself.
In June of 2009, Koenigsegg Group AB, a small exotic sports-car maker, agreed to buy Saab from GM. But when that deal fell through in late 2009, GM said it would kill the brand if it couldn't find a buyer by the end of 2009.
In November of 2009, Victor Muller, a Dutch businessman and CEO of Spyker Cars N.V., another small luxury sports-car maker, stepped in with a purchase agreement of $74 million for a car company some valued at about $1 billion. The Swedish government and European investment banks helped finance the deal.
That proposal hit snags of its own, such as when GM found one of Muller's partners unacceptable. But in January, GM confirmed it has struck deal for Spyker to buy Saab. The sale was completed the next month.
“It was very dramatic,” Jan Ake Jonsson, a 37-year Saab veteran and CEO under the new ownership, says of the series of fateful events. “It was an invaluable experience I hope I never have to use again.”
The sale was consummated Feb. 23. At that point, the factory was empty, there were no materials with which to build cars and Saab's global inventory was less than 5,000 units.
“We got through the drought by selling used cars and service,” says Schrader, owner of Reinertsen Motors Inc., a 40-year Saab dealership in Denville, NJ.
He recalls the year of uncertainty and dramatic moments as Saab's sob story played out.
“There were some heartbreaking moments,” he tells Ward's. “On Nov. 24, I was in my office telling a customer how optimistic I was of Saab's future despite recent events. Then my sales manager came in and said the Koenigsegg deal just fell through.
“But I always thought Saab would survive because of its heart and heritage,” he says.”I don't think it would die under Darth Vader.”
After going about a year with no new product to sell, Dave Grundstrom finally is starting to replenish the new-car lot of his Saab dealership in San Diego.
“The past is over, thank goodness,” says Grundstrom, the CEO of the Marvin K. Brown Auto Center, representing six brands.
He lost his Hummer franchise when GM dumped that brand. For a while, he worried about losing Saab. “But it is coming back meaner and leaner, well, leaner anyway.”
It was no small task to restart a major auto factory after a 7-week shutdown, “but now the plant is up and running as it should be,” Jonsson says.
Currently, it's building 250 cars a day and two models: the 9-3, Saab's bread-and-butter midsize sedan, and the new top-of-the-line 9-5 flagship, developed under GM ownership and sharing global underpinnings with the Opel Insignia, Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse.
“But its ergonomics and suspension-system tuning are Swedish,” Schrader says. “And Saab powertrain engineers did a good job developing their own torque curve for the GM engine. Saab didn't sit back and let GM dictate.”
The top-line 9-5 Aero comes with a 2.8L V-6 turbo with 300 hp and 295 lb.-ft (399 Nm) of torque at 2,500 rpm. That model is priced at $49,990, more than Saabs typically have sold for.
Pricing has yet to be announced on an impending base model with a 2.0L turbo I-4, but it is expected to start under $40,000.
“A lot of people ask, ‘Can Saab sell a $50,000 car?’” says Schrader. “I think so, because Saab buyers are affluent and want value for their money.”
The stereotypical Saab owner had been a pipe-smoking professor wearing a tweed coat with elbow patches. As Saab attempts to nudge its 9-5 up one level from premium to luxury status, it is targeting college-educated “progressives,” people of means and with children.
“Those are the people interested in this small Swedish brand,” says Magnus Hansson, Saab's manager-global product.
He says the 9-5 is going up against other Euro-brand competitors, including Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. But a Mercedes executive dismissively tells Ward's, “We don't consider Saab a competitor.”
Compared with major auto makers that produce millions of vehicles a year at factories around the world, Saab is a relatively minor player.
Still, to Muller, low-volume Spyker buying Saab is a case of “a small car company acquiring a big car company.” It is sort of like a tailor buying a major clothing chain.
Can something like that work in the complicated automotive world? And can Saab recover after sales dropped 60% during the stretch of uncertainty and general global recession?
Yes, says Robert Elder, president of the Elder Automotive Group, a multi-franchise dealership organization. Its Michigan and Florida holdings include three Saab stores.
“Victor has a passion and a refuse-to-lose attitude,” Elder says. “He is an amazing person. You have to know Victor Muller if you are considering whether Saab has a future. It does.”
Elder knew Muller before he bought Saab. Elder operates a Spyker outlet from within a Jaguar store in Tampa. He started selling Spyker after a customer asked to buy one two years ago. So far, he's sold six, a sales performance indicative of the brand's exclusivity, low demand or both.
Muller's business plan is to downsize Saab and sell 120,000 units a year even though the factory is capable of producing 190,000. It is a thoroughly modern plant. Muller thanks GM for that.
“A lot of bad things have been said about GM regarding its Saab ownership,” he says. “I happen to disagree with a lot of the criticism. GM left us with a manufacturing facility that is one of the most efficient in Europe.”
Part of Muller's Saab strategy is to both sell and buy auto technology.
“This is the age of shared technology,” he says. “Everything is for sale, meaning you can have your core competency, but you don't have to develop everything from scratch. You won't see a lot of automotive mergers, but you will see a lot of technology sharing.”
Released of GM ownership, Saab is now free to buy whatever technology it wants from whomever it wants, Muller says. “We will work with partners we want to work with.”
He adds: “We will probably never develop our own engines. We'll buy those. But we'll tune them as Saab engines.”
He anticipates Saab as a seller will provide technology centering on safety and the environment.
Future products include a cross/utility vehicle, a hybrid-electric vehicle, a redone 9-3 and an all-new small car. “Expanding to the small-car segment is vital for us,” Hansson says.
“This business is all about product,” says Mike Colleran, president of Saab North America Inc.
The U.S. remains Saab's biggest market, accounting for up to 25% of sales. There are 202 American dealers.
“I said when we made our offer for Saab that we'd take every U.S. dealer,” Muller says. “That was a key to the solution.”
By the end of the year, 15 to 20 Saab dealers will start selling Spyker models, too, including the upcoming $235,000 C8 Airelon. Spyker's U.S. outlets currently stand at 15.
Allied Financial, the bank that morphed from GMAC, will provide financing to Saab dealers and customers, Colleran says.
An important aspect of the financial-services arrangement is that Saab is leasing cars again. When the credit freeze hit in 2008, GM largely abandoned leasing.
“Re-establishing leasing is significant to us,” Colleran says. “We were out of it for 18 months, even though we had a lease penetration of about 50%.”
The 9-5 performs admirably, both flat out on the race track here and more politely on the public roads outside this town two hours north of New York City.
The 2.8L turbo is responsive and powerful, considering its relatively small size. Three suspension settings include a sporty mode that shows off the car's impressive agility, considering its relatively large size.
In a way, the new 9-5 is a metaphor for the tough little car company that builds it.
“Saab is alive and kicking,” Muller says. “It's a true miracle it has overcome all this adversity.”
Saab Timeline
1937: The company that would become Saab is founded to build aircraft for the Swedish Air Force to protect the nation's neutrality as World War II nears.
1949: With fighter planes no longer a manufacturing priority, Saab starts selling cars.
1989: The company is restructured and renamed Saab Automobile AB, with General Motors Corp. owning 50%
1997: On its 50th anniversary, the company replaces the aging 9000 model with the Saab 9-5.
2000: GM acquires all of Saab for $125 million, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the U.S. car company.
2008: In December, as the economy in general and auto industry in particular deteriorates, GM says the Saab brand is “under review” with options including selling or shutting it.
2009: In January, Saab enters bankruptcy. On June 1, GM enters bankruptcy. On June 16, Koenigsegg, a small Swedish car maker, says it will buy Saab. On Nov. 24, the deal falls apart, prompting GM to start winding down Saab, but Spyker, another small car company, steps in and says it is interested in buying the brand.
2010: In January, GM confirms it has reached a deal with Spyker. In February, Spyker buys Saab for $74 million.
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