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With the NHL lockout now over, look back at the top strikes and lockouts in sports history.
Ultimately, team owners increased the players' pension fund by $500,000, and players gained the right to salary arbitration.
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Equestrianism's governing body hopes it has averted the threat of expulsion from the Olympic movement by hiring the investigators Quest to conduct a probe into widespread instances of horse doping.
The Brazilian, Irish, Norwegian and German teams were all rocked with positive dope tests at the Beijing Olympics last summer. That raised the risk that the sport would be removed from the Games' roster at a time when rivals such as rugby union and golf are presenting strong cases for inclusion.
Quest, the private investigations firm that has conducted the probe into allegations of bungs in football, confirmed it had been engaged to produce an inquiry into appearances of a drugs culture in equestrianism.
"Quest has been retained by the FEI [The Fédération d'Equestre Internationale] and is involved in an ongoing investigation upon which we cannot comment," said a spokesman last night.
The FEI expects a report to be submitted to its ethics committee next week. The committee's chairman is the peer and former Metropolitan Police commissioner John Stevens, a major shareholder in Quest.
Stevens will stand down from the committee's consideration of the report.
Tevez news buried
The football authorities might be accused of choosing their moment to bury news when the decision to exonerate West Ham officials of any wrongdoing in the Carlos Tevez affair was made public at 6pm on Friday. The authorities made their inquiries on the recommendation of Lord Griffiths, a former law lord of the court of appeal. He suspected West Ham officials of misleading the Premier League and agreeing not to rip up third-party agreements in the ownership of Tevez.
But the timing of the Premier League and the Football Association's joint statement clearing the club ensured there would not be a long row-back over the circumstances of the scandal that led to West Ham paying more than £30m in fines to the league and to Sheffield United. Slipped out once the weekend had begun, there was also a perfect storm of sports events occurring at the time, with England's electric performance in the second Ashes Test and the Open occupying the media.
Crown jewels delay
David Davies was avowedly eager to ensure that his review into the "crown jewels" listing of televised events would be an open and transparent process. Consultees were able to say whether they were prepared for their submissions to be made public or whether they were to be confidential. But unsatisfactorily, given that the deadline for submissions passed on Monday, the government does not expect even those responses open for publication to be released until the autumn.
Terry's tall storey
If Manchester City's prolonged pursuit of John Terry does finally proceed, there will be some in the Chelsea-supporting heartlands who will be relieved at the move. The England captain angered residents in the exclusive Crown Estate in Oxshott, where he lives, with plans to build a large extension to his five-bedroom home. That was rejected last December amid complaints over its "over-domineering impact". But Terry has submitted new proposals with Elmbridge Borough Council, for a "two-storey side extension incorporating pool enclosure and gym facilities and first floor front extension over existing garage." Which is presumably less domineering.
Savage on air
Robbie Savage, left, whose predilection for peroxide and whose ostentatious ownership of a Lamborghini meant he was disliked by fans and Paul Jewell alike, is set to provoke the football public even further. Radio Five, the employer of Alan Green – the commentator who divides opinion more than any other – has recruited Savage, the former Leicester City and Wales midfielder, as a pundit for next season. | <urn:uuid:e6025aa2-0ea9-4277-865f-4845e9aa2acb> | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jul/22/digger-matt-scott-carlos-tevez?view=mobile | 2016-09-30T10:28:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738662159.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173742-00157-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966634 | 743 |
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October 10 to October 16
Hot Topics in the Lolita Blogosphere
- Mille Fleurs / Mille Noirs has an ongoing sale - 30% off most items.
- Did you know Heart-E also has Halloween Packs? Check out all 9 different packs here.
- Juliette et Justine's newly released Rosary solennel corset is just as gorgeous as its skirt version.
- Algonguins also has a Halloween Fair during the month of October. If you order over 15,000 yen worth of merchandise, you will get a set of 2 drinking glasses.
- Spica Shop releases new bags such as book bags, bird cage bags, clock bags, and more!
- Kera scans for more upcoming releases from IW and Baby / AaTP are available
- Venetian Short Pants
- Marguerite Wreath Mini Skirt
- CL/Heart-shaped Ribbon Coat - The coat is offered in both pink and black. It’s so cute!
- Venetian Pants with Shoulder Strap
- Cotton Lace long Bloomers ( 51 cm + Lace Black)
- Long Cotton Lace Bloomers ( 58 cm + Lace Black)
- Reserve - Venessa Jacket - I am in love with the jacket, so classy!
- Reserve - Venessa Skirt - I think IW is trying to give me more of an excuse to wear their stuff to work, seriously.
- Reserve - Belinda One Piece
- Reserve - Round Collar Ribbon Dress
- Reserve - Square Yoke Doll Onepiece
- Reserve - Lily Emblem Original Crepe De Chine Blouse
- Reserve - Original Rose Lace Standing Collar Blouse
- Reserve - Lily Emblem Lace Bolero
- Reserve - Trump Cross Strap Shoes - Few left for most colors! I’m liking the bordeaux pair a lot.
- New - Charles Crown Dress Onepiece
- New - Charles Crown Jumperskirt
- New - Round Collar Original Amundsen Blouse
- New - Crown Charm Head Bow
- New - Clementia Crown Overknee Socks
- New - A-line Original Amundsen Onepiece
- New - Standing Collar Original Amundsen Onepiece
- New - Standing Collar Blouse with Ribbon - I wish this came in more colors! #firstworldproblems
- New - Tulle Lace Smooth Bolero
Restock - Federick Mini Blanket - I have cute plans for this, evil, but cute. >3
Baby Stars / AaTP
- Witch Cat Necklace
- Black Cat, Witch and the Apple Tree Jumperskirt ?
- Black Cat, Witch and the Apple Tree Jumperskirt?
- DIDO Lulu Regimental Blouse
- ALICE'S Marchin' Cookie Flavour Creamy Skirt
- Heart Heart Blouse
- Little Princess Coat
- ALICE'S Marchin' Cookie Flavour Cherry Jumperskirt
- A/P 3 Cards Quilting Bag
- Black Cat and Witch’s Witchy Hat - This sold out super fast!
- Black Cat, Witch and the Apple Tree Ribbon Headbow
- Mad Tea Party Pants
- Black Cat, Witch and the Apple Tree Witch Dress
- Vanilla Corset Jumperskirt - The purple colorway is seriously pretty
- Cards Transparent Knitting Bolero
- A/P School Cardigan - Comes in stripes and solid colors
- Twinkle Ribbon Fur Beret
- Chess Crystal Ribbon Comb - The fabric used for the combs are very interesting and slightly shimmery
- Magical Ribbon Shoes
- ALICE'S Marchin' Cookie Flavour Over Knee Socks
- Lace Up Ribbon Tights
- Sweet Dot Over Knee Socks - There are lots of different colors for this one
- Clockwork Tea Party Skirt
- Regimental Olivia Blouse
- Stripe Chiffon Blouse
- ALICE'S Marchin' Cookie Flavour Milky Jumperskirt
- Marchin' Chocolate Cookie Cardigan
- Snowy Crystal Embroidered Cardigan - I really like this pattern! Very cute and wintery
- Cardigan with Fur Tippet
- Cards Cardigan
- School Cardigan
- Gift Box Vanity Bag
- Cards Quilting Heart Bag - The bag’s texture is the 4 playing card suits!
- Cute ribbon broach cutsew
- Dolly round collar cutsew dress
- Fairy tale pom-pom hoodie
- Romantic serenade blouse
- Twinkle Witch Set - the purple set is so gorgeous.
- Dramatic fur capelet
- Magic Show Girl JSK
- Magic Show Girl Skirt - from far away, it looks like tissue paper on the skirt.
- Magic Show Girl Hairbow
- Shiny Ribbon choker necklace
- Shiny Ribbon bracelet
- Shiny Ribbon ring
- Lyrical Hooded Cape
- *NEW Release!* Moon Night Theater - Ummm...it looks like Alphabet Soup spilled all over the dress O_o
- No releases this week
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Tutorial of the Week
Spats, Spats, and Spats (Video). Since Halloween is coming up, we figured there might be some lolitas who want to venture into the Steampunk genre. We’ve combed through many spats tutorials but these seem to be the easiest way to make spats. The tutorial shows you how to start off with any pair of shoes, trace it, and then use it to make your custom pair of spats.
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Ford F-150 Lightning owners will reportedly be able to charge Teslas
This is possible through a new third-party accessory.
One of the big selling points for Ford’s F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck is that it can charge other electric vehicles. Now it seems that the ability to charge Tesla’s fleet of electric vehicles is a bonus.
Images shared on a new online forum for F-150 Lightning owners show a small adapter that came with their truck.
The J1772 adaptor for Tesla vehicles is made by a company called Lenz Charging Solution. Based on the instructions, it connects the F-150’s charging harness up to any Tesla.
That’s necessary because while most EVs use a standard J1772 connector, Tesla has their own proprietary one.
You’ll also need the upgraded outlets on your Lightning, which increase the power from 2.4 kilowatts to 9.6 kilowatts. That upgrade also gives you a 240-volt, 30 amp outlet that can charge other EVs at 7.2 kilowatts.
The Verge got a vague confirmation of the ability to charge Teslas, saying “we’re shipping our first Lightnings with adaptors so F-150 Lightning customers can lend a hand if needed.” Now, all we need is for Tesla to let F-150s charge at its Supercharger network.
It’s not only other EVs like Teslas that the Ford F-150 Lightning can charge. Ford says that the huge battery inside the all-electric pickup can run your home for up to ten days.
That’s probably enough for any brownout or most blackouts to be over. Imagine never losing the contents of your freezer ever again.
- Elon Musk’s humanoid robot might debut at Tesla’s AI Day
- Volkswagen says it will overtake Tesla in EV sales by 2025
- Hackers can use Bluetooth to unlock and steal some Teslas
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Holiday Cruises: Caribbean Travel Tips
There's nothing like spending the holidays on a Caribbean cruise, sailing in the sunshine and celebrating a Christmas that you'll remember forever. Are you embarking on a cruise to Cozumel this holiday season? Check out these savvy travel tips to make your trip even better.
5 Top Travel Tips for Holiday Cruises in the Caribbean
- Plan to arrive at your port of call one day early, especially if you're flying. Holiday traffic can cause flight delays, and you don't want to miss a moment of your cruise!
- Bring your gifts and decor! Cruise ships don't have a limit on how much luggage you bring on board, so feel free to bring presents with you to share.
- Book as early as possible. While you can sometimes find last-minute deals, the Christmas break is a very popular time to travel to the Caribbean and ships fill up fast.
- Discuss your itinerary with everyone in the family. Keeping your kids involved in the planning process will help them feel excited instead of anxious about the trip.
- Plan a play day at Playa Mia! With twenty included attractions, add-on tours, and a spectacular beach – Playa Mia is an excellent choice for a holiday escape.
Cozumel Vacations at Playa Mia Grand Beach & Water Park
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Investors Group cuts 80 jobs countrywide, 30 in Winnipeg
Layoffs follow weeks of cuts to public, private sector in Manitoba
The latest in a series of cuts to the public and private workforces in Manitoba will see almost three dozen Investors Group employees lose their jobs in Winnipeg.
Ron Arnst, spokesperson for the financial services company, said the cuts are part of a company-wide cut of 80 positions across Canada. The changes took effect on Monday.
"Last year Investors Group decided to cease offering mutual funds with a deferred sales charge and reduced the size of the national advisor network. This year, as a result, realignment of our resourcing was required," Arnst said in a statement.
"These changes have come about in response to changing priorities and areas of focus as well as competitive and industry factors."
Arnst said the cuts were at the regional level in the corporate office in Winnipeg. He added that all affected employees were offered a compensation package.
The announcement comes after similar cuts to the public and private sector in Manitoba in recent months.
Great-West Life announced it would trim 450 jobs from its Winnipeg office last week, part of a countrywide belt-tightening effort that will see 1,500 positions eliminated.
Manitoba Hydro announced in February it would reduce its 6,200-strong workforce by 900 positions (or 15 per cent) through a series of layoffs to upper management and voluntary retirement packages.
In March, the Manitoba government ordered the five provincial health authorities, as well as CancerCare Manitoba, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba and Diagnostic Services Manitoba to cut 15 per cent of management positions to save money in the 2017-18 budget. | <urn:uuid:9c8912a1-78a3-43b5-bd89-5d0e8b65fa83> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/investors-group-layoffs-winnipeg-1.4098925 | 2018-07-16T21:11:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589455.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716193516-20180716213516-00377.warc.gz | en | 0.966735 | 343 |
The Columbia River Gorge is a National Scenic Area located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Black basalt cliffs, ribbon like waterfalls and lush forests adorn the land along the river bank as it threads it’s way between the borders of Oregon and Washington.
The diverse history of the Gorge includes the explorations of Lewis and Clark, the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail and the farmers who planted the first apples and pears in the late 1800’s, making orchards a viable business for the area. Currently people come from around the world to live, work and play here.
Come explore this amazing outdoor playground. The Gorge functions like a wind tunnel. As cool coastal air rushes eastward toward the high desert it delights the hearts of windsurfers and kite boarders who travel great distances to this world class destination. Hiking to the Gorge’s waterfalls is a classic day trip, and in late fall and early spring, when the heights of the Cascades are buried beneath deep snow, the Gorge is the number-one option for area hikers and mountain bikers. Downhill snow skiers enjoy Mt. Hood while cross-country skiers choose between Mt. Hood, Oregon and the more isolated trails at Mt. Adams, Washington. Our Gorge is graced with some of the best wildflower hikes in the world!
Learn to drive the back roads and be treated to an array of interesting places to visit.
The historic town of Shaniko in Wasco County, Oregon is where thousands of head of sheep were grazed. Explore the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mt. Adams near Trout Lake, Washington. Enjoy the Hood River Valley loop to see orchards and spectacular views of Mt. Hood all the way to Timberline Lodge. Drive the twisty old Hwy 30 past spectacular waterfalls, endless vistas and plateaus.
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M finally decided to come Downtown to eat lunch with me. Since it was a nice sunny day, a stroll for some good street food came to mind. M loves meat, so it just seemed fitting to take him to Re-up BBQ 1 and 2.
Yes, they finally expanded into 2 carts selling different things!
Lets start off with the original cart – Re-Up (Addictive) BBQ AKA Re-Up 1. They sell Pulled Pork Sandwiches ($7) and 3 different sodas.
The pulled pork sandwich has a mound of very very tender pork doused in an amazing smokey BBQ sauce with some coleslaw to add an extra crunch to the sandwich. All of this is housed in a Portuguese style bun. It is very fluffy and works well with the pulled pork.
M just fell in love with it as he walked down the street.
I did come here last year and there are a few changes. The sandwich is much easier to eat, probably since it’s not as packed full of meat as before. The price increased for $1, but it’s probably due to increasing costs of keeping the cart running.
The next stop was Re-up BBQ 2, which is located less than a block away near the large protest stairs of the Art Gallery.
They specialize in Beef Brisket Sandwiches ($9) and they sell the same drinks as Re-Up BBQ 1.
M was surprised by the amount of meat in the sandwich. The make this by grabbing a slab of beef brisket and slicing it up nice and thinly. The coleslaw and bun are all the same as the pulled pork sandwich. The sauce was a little bit different, but I really could not put my finger on what it was. It tasted really really good.
Both of these were super good! If you have the stomach, you could probably eat 2 sandwiches for lunch. hahaha.
Words of Wisdom:
- Bring cash!
- A bit of a wait during lunch hour
- Grab your sandwich with also a Southern Sweet tea! | <urn:uuid:97e6fe17-ac74-4e18-9902-4332cd493e93> | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | http://foodology.ca/re-up-bbq-foodcart-1-2-same-sandwich-different-meat/ | 2014-10-31T09:42:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414637899531.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20141030025819-00217-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.98425 | 431 |
Ages Thermal Processing Corp. was incorporated on 2012-02-23. This company is now Active.
Their business is recorded as Non-distributing corporation with 50 or fewer shareholders. As so far this company has running for 9 year(s) 339 days.
|Business Number (BN):||830402509RC0001|
|Name:||Ages Thermal Processing Corp.|
|Type:||Non-distributing corporation with 50 or fewer shareholders|
|Registered Office Address:||5233 - 49 Avenue
Red Deer AB T4N 6G5
|Governing Legislation:||Canada Business Corporations Act - 2012-02-23|
|« 8115443 CANADA CORPORATION LUMIFLO INC. »|
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Matthew Johnston and Diamond Debut were convincing winners of the EI 100 Section A at Tyrella while Dublin's Sophie Roden triumphed in the Juniors with The Plaster
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This blog is for those who want to share in a fellowship dedicated to studying God’s Word. All too often, churches today avoid true discussion around scripture for fear of division, losing attendance (the Truth is a hard thing), and sadly because many members of local churches are just too ignorant of what God’s Word says on matters relating to Faith, including those that would teach it.
So this blog is hopefully part of a new trend. A new atmosphere where people can come, ask questions, sharpen one another in Love, and we can all grow in unity in the True Knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I thank and pray for all visitors to this blog and hope you will contribute to the conversation. Understanding more about Jesus is a worthy endeavor and one I know we will all benefit from. Thanks! | <urn:uuid:3c68ca62-7cd0-474a-91c6-c89fd2f19016> | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | https://saintification.com/about/ | 2021-01-27T01:20:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704804187.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126233034-20210127023034-00017.warc.gz | en | 0.956624 | 166 |
Under the dim lights of the City Council's chamber, council members stand up twice a month to pitch legislative proposals. Some, however, do this more often than others -- and no one has done it more frequently in the last 21 months than Councilmember Peter Vallone, Jr.
From regulating voyeurism (thought to be a preposterous proposal by the New York Times) to protecting the patrons of the city's nightclubs, the Queens councilmember has introduced more bills than any of his colleagues since Council Speaker Christine Quinn took her position at the front of the chamber in January 2006.
Not far behind him are Vallone’s fellow members from Queens, council members David Weprin and James Gennaro. All three men are second-term council members who happen to chair some of the body's most influential committees. Other council members, like Albert Vann and Larry Seabrook, also in their second terms, have not been as successful legislatively.
Hundreds of bills are introduced every year on the council floor. Many of them do not get any further than that. According to an analysis by Gotham Gazette of City Council legislation, 622 bills have been introduced since Quinn took the council's top position. The vast majority of introductions –68.3 percent – have never been heard of again. Approximately 17 percent, or 104 bills, have passed. Nearly a hundred, or 15 percent, have had hearings, but have not – at least yet – gone to the chamber floor for a vote.
The fate of a piece of legislation, according to city officials and political observers, may not depend on its merit or even its popularity. Instead it can hinge on a sponsor's seniority or position in the leadership. As just one member of the 51-person council, Quinn introduced 27 percent of the bills that have become law.
What’s The Process?
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To calculate the amount of introductions per council member from January 2006 through September 10, 2007, Gotham Gazette counted a bill's sponsors at the time of its introduction using the council's stated meeting agendas.
The analysis includes all bills introduced at the City Council and does not include resolutions or land use items.
When a bill is introduced during the council's biweekly stated meetings, it usually has only one sponsor. That bill is then sent to a committee, the committee holds a hearing and, if the measure is approved in committee, it returns to the council floor for a final vote. During this process, as the legislation is debated and discussed, a bill can often accumulate more sponsors.
(To learn how a bill becomes a law click here.)
Legislation that has a major impact, such as the recently approved campaign finance reform, often is introduced with dozens of sponsors – meaning a consensus has been established before the legislative and public hearing process begins. Those bills are usually destined to become law.
For consistency, Gotham Gazette included this legislation in its calculations, giving each member an introduction "point." For example, 29 council members introduced the latest street naming bill (Intro 556). All of them received an introduction point in our tally.
One caveat: Our calculations do not gauge the impact or importance of legislation; therefore they provide at best an incomplete way to judge a council member's record.
More than two-thirds of all the legislation proposed on the council floor disappears in the committee process. Some council members attribute the lack of movement to politics, while others say it can reflect the proposal's value. "I think a lot of it has to do with the merit of the laws that are introduced," said Vallone.
By and large, though, members who have introduced the most legislation chair the council's influential committees: Vallone oversees the Public Safety Committee, Weprin chairs the Finance Committee and Gennaro handles the Environmental Protection Committee.
These members recognize that they have a legislative advantage – if they introduce something under their purview of their respective committees, it at least gets a hearing.
" Seniority helps, (as does) knowing the process, and obviously if you're a head of the committee with jurisdictional measure," said Weprin. Part of that advantage, especially for Weprin, includes requests from the Bloomberg administration to introduce legislation on its behalf. Within the last 21 months, the mayor requested Weprin introduce 11 out of his 48 introductions.
But, Weprin added, "I don’t think we look at bills differently if it's sponsored by a freshman or somebody new."
For the most part, rookie members who joined the City Council in 2006, like Darlene Mealy, Melissa Mark Viverito and Daniel Garodnick, fall in the bottom half of our introduction chart.
Being a new member of council, Mealy said, involves becoming accustomed to City Hall's legislative ropes, even as she continues immersing herself in her community. "Being the new kid on the block," Mealy said, "I just learned how to (submit) the new legislation properly."
The Speaker's Influence
The bulk of the legislative control rests with the council's speaker. If the speaker does not support legislation, political observers said, it will never see the chamber floor. On the other hand, 76 percent of the legislation introduced by Quinn since she became speaker have passed.
To some council members, this is where politics comes into play.
Councilmember Tony Avella, a councilmember since 2002, introduced 39 bills since January 2006. But only four have become law, and all of those were introduced with council colleagues, not solely by Avella.
When asked why, the Queens councilmember has one answer: He is not in the favor of the council speaker.
" There are members of the City Council that fall in line no matter what," said Avella, who has established himself as a maverick of the council and is a declared mayoral candidate for 2009. Quinn, though not official yet, is expected to be one of his many opponents. "If you're independent and you speak your mind you get punished," Avella added.
Avella has accused Quinn of intentionally blocking his legislation, such as a 2006 bill that would have required the replacement of damaged stop signs within 48 hours. The council last week adopted similar legislation, which requires the replacement of all missing and damaged street signs within three days. The sponsor of that bill was Joseph Addabbo.
Avella is not alone. Many City Council members seem to have trouble getting their legislation passed, or even getting it a hearing. Civil rights advocates contend Quinn has stalled a bill mandating that co-op boards reveal reasons for an applicant's rejection, despite widespread support throughout the council.
Although Avella had the lowest record for percentage of bills passed – hovering at 10 percent – some of his veteran colleagues were not far behind. Councilmember Michael Nelson, who took office in 1999, has introduced 21 bills during Quinn's tenure, and only 14 percent have become law.
Unlike Avella, some members find it difficult to even introduce legislation. Mealy said she has attempted to submit several bills to the council's legislative office, which reviews and drafts all introductions. Some were rejected, including one that, Mealy said, would have made gun shop owners liable for crimes committed with weapons from their establishment. The response Mealy received: The Bloomberg administration was pursuing that issue.
" The City Council staff will let you know whether it's good legislation or bad legislation," said Mealy. "All I'm going to say is it's not what you know, it's who you know."
According to a City Council spokesman, Anthony Hogrebe, the council's legislative office – whose staff is hired by the speaker - drafts legislation and reviews requests for legal and jurisdictional issues. Some proposals lend themselves to legislation, like sanitation or public safety issues, while others, like education, can be a state matter.
Reforming the Process
When Quinn took over as speaker, she promised to open up the legislative process. With that pledge, she implemented several regulations to ensure members had an opportunity to introduce legislation. One rule mandated a 60-day time limit for the council's legislative office to draft legislation after receiving a proposal from a member. Another reduced the number of members, from nine to seven, needed to bring a bill to the floor without the speaker's consent.
The rules were meant to do away with a longstanding perception that the speaker had complete control over what legislation went to the floor, strong arming members into supporting certain measures. This practice often resulted in unanimous votes, little debate and stalled legislation. Critics blamed Quinn's immediate predecessor, Gifford Miller, for holding up a lead paint initiative supported by the majority of the council because he hoped to avoid dealing with such a controversial issue while running for mayor.
Political observers and some members of council said that Quinn’s reforms have not made much difference.
" The bill doesn’t come to the floor without the speaker’s consent," said Douglas Muzzio, a professor of public affairs at Baruch College. "Whatever you're finding under Quinn, you're likely to find, if not the very same thing, something close under Gifford or Vallone’s tenure," he added, referring to former Speaker Peter Vallone Sr.
Councilmember Gale Brewer, who has been in office since 2002 and signed onto 39 bill introductions since Quinn took over as speaker, said she could not tell the difference between Quinn and Miller, who was speaker from 2002 to 2006, when it comes to allowing certain bills to come to the floor. A member has to "push hard" and brainstorm innovative ideas for legislation to move, Brewer said.
Although Brewer was within the top tier of council introductions, she has only seen six of her bills become law.
Getting legislation to the floor, according to Councilmember Vallone, is ultimately a combination of good ideas, not veering away from controversy and playing along with other members and the speaker. Out of the 54 bills Vallone has introduced, he has seen 26 percent become law.
" I think Christine (Quinn) and her staff take a more hands on approach to the crafting of legislation than Gifford's did," said Vallone, alluding to the speaker’s control of the legislative process.
A number of the bills may serve their purpose as soon as they are proposed. "Some of them are introduced never with the purpose of having a hearing,” said Vallone. “They are introduced to have a message."
Although introducing bills with no intent of seeing them passed may seem pointless, some observers said the practice helps council members establish legislative records. Gene Russianoff of the New York Public Interest Research Group said some members propose legislation to put pressure on the city administration or the state, hoping the idea will eventually be incorporated into a departmental policy change.
For example, Councilmember James Vacca said he introduced legislation, which has been in committee since March, calling for stronger safety standards to protect children with disabilities riding school buses. Vacca said he is participating in discussions on this very issue with legislators in Albany.
Other introductions, City Hall observers said, are proposed with their constituents or the media in mind. In the era of term limits, where it may seem like an election for higher office is always on the horizon, members can show their constituents they at least tried to get something done downtown.
" The council members want their names on bills so they can then go back to their constituents and their institutions and other types of supporters and say they got this bill in," said Muzzio.
Council critics have often targeted members for introducing legislation for politics sake. Interestingly, many New Yorkers criticized the council's proposal to guarantee a student's right to carry a cell phone to and from school, calling it unenforceable and pointless. That same legislation, passed over a mayoral veto, may now spark a courtroom duel between the council and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Council members like Vacca say that it isn’t about getting credit, but that the problem – from the replacement of street signs to the regulation of city waste – gets resolved. After all, the City Council may be the city’s legislative body, but it’s also helping people in their districts.
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X-Cart:First steps after installation
After you're done with the installation, your store is ready to start making online sales. Later you'll probably start the never-ending process of customization and improvement of your shopping system, trying different skins, adding new modules, etc to satisfy your needs and the needs of your customers. But a question of vital importance for a quick start is to set up the default configurable features of your shopping cart. And it's highly recommended to provide some details about your company and the business you're doing to present in the e-commerce industry.
- 1 Back-end overview
- 2 Essential things to be done
Essential things to be done
Providing your company details
First of all, when customers visit your store, they often try to find a way to identify your service with some brand or a real offline company. Anonymous sellers are not usually trusted as most people look for high quality goods and services which are mostly sold by the companies who provide some information about their physical location. Contact phone numbers (not only e-mail) is also a good way to provide more open policy of customer relations.
Let's start with filling in some of your company details. These settings are available through the 'Administration' menu, 'General settings' link, at the 'Company options' page. By default, the company title and phone numbers appear on each page of the store. As for e-mail addresses, it's not necessary to use a different address for all your departments, however, doing so may ease your feedback process as customer letters will be classified depending on the subject.
Defining the countries list
By default, X-Cart is configured to sell goods worldwide. Nevertheless, if you are going to trade only in some range of countries (for example, in US/Canada of throughout Europe) or would like to exclude some of them as your future destinations, nothing could be easier. All you have to do is configure the list of countries (classified by continents) and 'deactivate' the ones you're not going to deal with. In the 'Management' menu go to the 'Countries' page and uncheck the boxes near the undesired countries.
Setting up tax rates
Tax systems vary from one country to another, and the tax rates are a subject of constant changes. Our software is very flexible in this aspect. You can use AvaTax module for reliable, fast and affordable sales tax automation service by Avalara, or you can also manually define various taxes for different destination zones, change tax priorities and use the formula editor to operate such factors as shipping cost, subtotal etc. All of this can be done through the 'Management' menu, the 'Taxing system' area. Refer to the X-Cart manual ('Administrating your store (Administrator)' -> 'Management' -> 'Defining taxes' section) for more detailed instructions.
Setting up shipping methods
X-Cart allows you to define shipping methods that should be available to your customers. In X-Cart administrative zone, in the Management menu you'll find the 'Shipping Methods' section. Go there and use the 'Edit shipping methods' form to create and edit shipping methods, activate and deactivate them.
Both shipping methods with manually defined rates and with real-time calculated rates can be used. If you want to use UPS real-time shipping rates calculation service, you need to enter the 'Administration menu' -> 'Modules' and enable the UPS Developer Kit module. Then register your UPS Developer Kit with UPS and set up your store to work with this real-time calculation service. Consult Shipping Methods article for step-by-step instructions.
Setting up payment methods
The following step is to define what payment methods your customers may choose from. X-Cart supports a great variety of methods, however, it's recommended to choose not all but several of them for not to confuse your clients by too many ways of payment.
Go to the Administration area, at the 'Administration' menu click the 'Payment methods' link and a special form will appear. Select the Active checkboxes next to the methods you want to enable for your customers. If necessary, add special instructions for each of the selected payment methods. These instructions will be shown to your customers during checkout. They can be used to pass along important information (E.g.: "Make checks payable to...").
Next, select a protocol for each of the payment methods. HTTPS is strongly recommended for the payment methods where security must be ensured (customers are highly unlikely to be delighted if you ask them to send their credit card information via HTTP protocol).
Setting up a payment gateway
To use a payment gateway you need an online merchant account with one of our supported processing companies. If you do not have an account yet and need to be introduced to the payment gateway features, please look through the Choosing payment gateway article available here. If you need some direct advice while making your choice, please take a look at our list of recommended gateways and at all the X-Cart supported gateways list.
Anyway, you may always choose any payment gateway depending on your own needs and preferences. Even if the gateway you want to use is not on the list you can make an order and our team of professionals will do shopping cart custom development services for you and implement payment gateway you want.
To set up a payment gateway, find the 'Administration', click on 'Payment gateways' in menu and scroll down to the 'Payment gateways' form.
Setting up providers in X-Cart PLATINUM and PRO
X-Cart PLATINUM and PRO editions provide advanced multi-vendor functionality by allowing multiple providers to sell their goods using one storefront.
Every seller/provider can manage his/her separate inventory, customers' wish lists and order history, set up their own tax rates, discounts and coupons while the administrator/store owner manages general store operation, configuration and perform maintenance.
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Jacob Gutsche • Racing Age: 45 • Category: 4
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|Mar 9||Pedal Power Race Series||Cat 5||1||13||427.96||7|
|Mar 16||Pedal Power Race Series||Cat 5||
|Apr 26||Wernersville-South Heidelberg 100th Anniversary Road Race||Men Cat 5||4||13||452.48||3|
|May 10||Smoketown Airport Criterium||Men CAT 5||19||38||527.64||
|May 24||Mount Joy Road Race||Men CAT 4-5||32||39||516.78|
|Jun 1||NJ State RR Champs||Men Cat 5||12||41||445.66||
|Points (May 27 2015):||445.66||Total: 10|
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Backyard Beekeeping – 4 Things You Need To Know
Backyard beekeeping is a thriving hobby and really on the rise. Apart from the sheer pleasure of keeping bees, enthusiasts have also rediscovered the health benefits from honey and pollen, while others are be excited about the many potential beeswax products. Small scale bee farming is helping to re-introduce hot organic bee products back into the market.
If you have been considering joining this elite group of hobbyists, do take a moment to look at these four things you need to know before making a final commitment.
1. Backyard beekeeping may seem simple (and can be over time) but there is a lot to consider in the beginning. Aside from buying some expensive tools, equipment, and supplies, you also need to consider town, city or state regulations. Despite recent developments in New York, beekeeping is still prohibited in some built up areas. It would be best to check with the local authorities first before you set up colonies on your property.
2. Beekeeping is not as simple as setting up a colony in a space and letting the bees do their “thing.” You need to consider the temperament of your colony (some colonies are prone to sting but can be taught to become less aggressive by introducing a mild-mannered queen,) the type of plants they like foraging in, and the environment they need in order to thrive.
You’ll want to be up to date on the latest backyard beekeeping news. You’ll also want a solid command of all the tasks you will need to perform. Some good ways to start are to join your local association, enroll in a local beekeeping class, and read some of the many good beekeeping books and guides which are now available.
3. The long term health of your bee colony can all depend on the very first bees you introduce to the hive. This means you need to investigate the suppliers you get your bees from. Again, you local beekeepig association is a good place to make enquiries. Research the type of hive that will best suit your future needs. Consider ordering a domesticated or indigenous bee species as these will adapt more easily to their new home.
Bees on discount may not be such a good deal. These batches could be cheap because they are contaminated, or could be compromised from diseases. They may in turn have shorter life spans. While these bees can still provide honey and pollen, they may hurt your overall investment and can infect other bees in the area.
4. Take your neighbors into consideration when deciding the location of your hive. Try to keep the hive out of sight, and the bees flight path above head level (by surrounding the hive with a fence or hedge if necessary). Some advance preparation can go a long way with your success in backyard beekeeping.
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Hello and welcome back to another blog! as most of you know most of the US is on lockdown and it has been so boring! my work is closed and school is online and I only leave my house for necessary things . My mom and I have been crafting alot! i hope everyone is staying safe and look out for pictures of what my mom and I have made on my instagram @life.with.turners!
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In fiction, action is presented from a specific perspective within the storyworld. That perspective belongs to the point-of-view (POV) character. Along with dialogue, description, interior monologue and interior emotion, it is one of the five scene elements that are used to express a fully realized point-of-view. But the word gets used in various ways:
“The action in the story” — refers to the external events of the plot, usually the high-conflict moments.
“The character’s actions” — the thing we are discussing in this article: what the characters do with their bodies.
“The action in this sentence” — the verb involved in saying something happened. Sometimes the verb indicates speech (“Yes,” I said), or it may indicate thought (it occurred to me that this was a bogus deal). These are not the character’s external actions, but they’re related to how the POV character acts and reacts, and how we write the actions of non-POV characters.
Characters take action in response to motivating stimuli. As with all the five scene elements, a character’s action should reflect a change in his/her state of mind (even if that change in state of being is a resistance to change). That change should also have purpose. Randy Ingermanson advises, “An exploding helicopter with nobody in it means nothing. An exploding helicopter with your 3-year-old daughter in it means everything. Never show an action that doesn’t mean anything to one of your characters.” (Writing Fiction for Dummies, p. 179)
I’d go one further and say, never show an action that doesn’t mean anything to your character’s journey. In real life, we have a lot of things going on. Life pulls us in many directions, and we assign meaning to all those directions. Part of the purpose of story is to refine it down to one meaningful direction, even if we throw in some twists and turns and don’t let the reader in on the true direction right away.
How does that work? Let’s look at the way action comes together with two other scene elements: what characters say, and what they think.
Action and Interior Monologue
The point-of-view character cannot know for sure what change of state is truly behind other characters’ actions. When showing the actions of non-POV characters, it is important to show them as perceived and interpreted by the POV character. When we see others do something, we know what they’ve done, but we can only guess at why. Our guesses are based on what we know of their past actions and the things they say they believe.
“Nice decorating job,” Lindsay said, and actually thought it was. She smiled at me.
Nope. Not cool. Nobody can crawl inside another’s head and know the exact truth. For that matter, we’re not the greatest at knowing the truth about ourselves either.
Actions of non-verbal communication should be given their context by the internal state (interior monologue) of the POV character, whether they’re performed by the POV character or another character in the scene. To refer to the internal state of a non-POV character is a point-of-view violation.
Action and Dialogue
Action beats are sentences that create a pause in the story. Their natural habitat is between lines of dialogue. They are a way of showing, instead of telling, that the speaker has taken a breath or is adding an emphatic pause to what they say next. They’re a natural part of conversation. They also provide perspective and context to the dialogue.
Immediate story tension begins to rise when characters misinterpret and/or assign negative moral weight to each other’s actions. It becomes full-blown when characters act to directly oppose each other, as in a physical fight, a race, etc. A misunderstanding in a conversation can be ignited or inflated through actions that seem to imply meanings at odds with the words used, or actions that indicate the real intentions behind what the character is saying.
“Nice decorating job,” Lindsay said.
She smiled like a pro. I had seen her back-stabbing in action often enough, though. That was the smile of a shark that’s just smelled blood.
The description of Lindsay’s smile arises from the POV character’s interpretation. Now, if Lindsay turns out to be sincere, we have a story twist coming, because the POV reaction has guided the reader’s interpretation. We don’t speak from the writer’s all-knowing perspective, and we don’t climb inside Lindsay’s head to hear what she’s thinking. The action is not presented just as an objective fact, but subject to human perspective.
Action, Dialogue, Interior Monologue
Even if we’re sitting there in two chairs as we converse, we’re still doing little things. We don’t just parrot back and forth. We look into the fire, fidget with the doily on the arm of the chair, notice the ash on the hearth. Very importantly, we focus in on objects that relate to what we’re thinking under the surface. For instance, if I’m really mad at you, that poker iron is going to have an appeal to my eye that it normally wouldn’t. My thoughts and feelings will shape how I interact with my surroundings.
Lindsay perched in the wing chair by the fireplace and surveyed the room. She smiled. “Nice decorating job.”
I forced myself to sit back in the other chair. Shoulders down, posture loose. Nonetheless, I couldn’t help scanning the hearth for stray ash. That was the smile of a shark that’s just smelled blood. My blood pressure was on the rise already, and I perused the poker iron’s shapely handle and sharp tip as Lindsay spoke again.
When your character does that, it cues the reader to what’s really going on in the story. Action integrates powerfully with both the internal “talk” and the external talk to create tension in a scene. This dissonance between private thoughts, verbally stated intentions and actual course of action is crucial to maintaining reader interest. We want to see how these tensions resolve on a page-by-page basis, carrying us from one scene to the next and leading us along between the minor and the major plot points.
Action, Reaction and Sentence Structure
One character per paragraph. It’s a margin note I issue regularly. When showing actions and reactions, each character should have their own paragraph break so that the flow is easy to follow. This establishes a back-and-forth that lends rhythm and pacing to the scene. Attaching a name tag to a bit of action or dialogue is not necessarily enough to keep it clear, if the next sentence in the paragraph is someone else’s action. Further, unless summarizing is called for, paragraph breaks lend the feel of the POV character moving from one moment to the next. Me do, you react. You do, me react.
Narrative summary can be used to tell something that matters to the story, but doesn’t create change in the character right now. In that case, it’s acceptable to group action and reaction into a single paragraph. But this is for low-tension, low-change stuff that merely strings the rest of the story together as part of a sensible sequence. If used during high conflict or high action, it’ll interfere with the reader’s emotional connection to the story by skimming rather than immersing.
It’s also crucial to understand good sentence structure in order to express action as effectively as possible. This is all about the verbs, the most powerful tool in English communication. Actions and reactions must be clearly delineated, just as it’s necessary to express them from the right point of view. If we can’t tell who’s doing what, or if the POV character’s actions and reactions are muddled together, the reading experience loses its attractiveness. Read here for more on how to write great sentences. | <urn:uuid:541a2e9a-64be-4b9b-bd82-73a52c0898c7> | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | http://scienda-editorial.com/writing-fiction/scenes-and-chapters/action/ | 2016-02-13T21:09:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701168011.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193928-00300-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945339 | 1,746 |
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Until 2011, photographer Roman Cho's main interest in food was as an eater. But he kept hearing people talking about this whole food world thing. And not just TV chefs, but people interrogating food systems, thinking about eating and growing food holistically, fighting for greater accessibility, trumpeting farmers markets, and expressing genuine and vibrant interest in what and how we eat.
"I started to notice these issues coming into the fore more and more..." he said. And he realized that it wasn't going to go away, and that he should probably go straight to the source, to the people working within the food industry itself.
In 2011, he started the project Culinaria, photographing figures in food—chefs, yes, but also "producers, people who prepare, people who write about it, people who advocate about it, growers." They may not have careers as glamorous as celebrity chefs suggest, but "these are people who are doing grunt work, people who are changing the way we understand food and interact with food," Roman said.
"Food people are the people you want to hang around with," he told me. "I want these portraits to enrich the audience's understanding of these people, but also introduce them to these people." Here are 13 people Roman wants you to meet, people who are changing the food landscape for the better:
You may have heard of Will Allen as a basketball player—but it's his efforts as an urban farmer that he's now known for. He founded the Milwaukee urban farming organization Growing Power in 1993. Growing Power includes a farmable land trust, farming education, and community outreach programs—all dedicated to increasing food security and equal access to good food in underserved communities. He's quoted on the organization's website as saying:
If people can grow safe, healthy, affordable food, if they have access to land and clean water, this is transformative on every level in a community. I believe we cannot have healthy communities without a healthy food system.
Harold McGee is, for many, the original molecular gastronomist. His approach to understanding food on a truly molecular level, and using that understanding to make us better cooks, is playful and curious and very in-depth—as you can see on his website Curious Cook, in his best-selling book On Food and Cooking, and in his science segments in the PBS series Mind of a Chef.
When Roman was envisioning how to photograph him, Harold mentioned that his favorite scientific process is the caramelization of sugar—"the scent, the color changes, the state changes from solid to liquid. He said he had sugar cubes in his basement, and then came back upstairs with four of five different varieties of sugar cubes. I didn't even know there were different kinds of sugar cubes!"
Amy Rowat, like Harold McGee, has a special interest in the science of food—and both researches it and teaches it at UCLA; specifically, she uses the accessibility of food and cooking as a way of teaching wider audiences about complex scientific concepts. "I loved how she was marrying science with food, marrying the two separate interests that she has into a single unified form," Roman said.
She's published essays like The science of pizza: the molecular origins of cheese, bread, and digestion using interactive activities (2010); The Molecules We Eat: Food as a Medium to Communicate Science (2013); and Understanding Fick's law and diffusion theory through food & cooking (2015). She turned The Molecules We Eat into a TED talk, wherein she helps the audience understand an arm of cancer research through samples of chocolate.
Sandor Katz occasionally goes by the name of Sandorkraut—and that should tell you something about him. A self-titled "fermentation fetishist," he's the author of books that have become near-biblical for DIY food enthusiasts, the numbers of which are ever-increasing: Wild Fermentation, The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved, and The Art of Fermentation—the last of which has a foreword by Michael Pollan and won a James Beard Award. He also maintains a blog called Wild Fermentation, where he posts recipes (like cucumber-nasturtium kimchee, for example) and tips for avid and brand-new fermenters alike.
Novella Carpenter wrote what's been called the book on urban farming, The Essential Urban Farmer—but before that, she was a journalist who studied with Michael Pollan at Berkeley and she authored a memoir, Farm City, based on her experiences farming just outside of Oakland, California—on a hard-won farm called Ghost Town. She's written widely about urban farming as well as gardening and raising livestock.
Evan Kleiman had just closed her beloved Los Angeles restaurant Angeli Caffé, which she'd been running since the 80s, when Roman photographed her. "It was a neighborhood restaurant for a lot of people," he said. "People who grew up going there and brought their kids there." But Angeli Caffé wasn't Evan's only venture: She's also been a host of the radio show Good Food on KCRW since 1997, as well as a blogger and teacher—and has been called by many the "fairy godmother of the L.A. food scene." "She was in a transitional period," Roman said of the time when he photographed her, "but she had a really positive energy about the future, about a new project." She's also written a number of cookbooks that reflect her love of Italian cooking.
Tia Harrison and Marisa Guggiana
"I love them for what they're doing," Roman said of Tia Harrison and Marisa Guggiana, founders of the Butcher's Guild—especially in a field largely dominated by men. ("I think they're giving a younger generation of women to look up to," he said.) In a time where good meat—that is, responsibly farmed and humanely slaughtered meat—is ever more important, they're doing their part to ensure that butchers are knowledgable, skilled, and connected to each other. This includes having butchers who want to join the Guild give an oath:
As a true butcher, I have a good: heart, source, hand voice.
Heart: I maintain integrity in relationships with customers and vendors.
Source: I aim to support local, sustainable farms and practice whole animal butchery.
Hand: I strive to improve my knife skills and knowledge of the trade.
Voice: I am an active community member and encourage a healthy food system.
La Cocina is a food business incubator that's been providing commercial kitchen space, technical help and education, and more to low-income entrepreneurs in San Francisco since 2005. And Caleb Zigas, the incubator's executive director, has been leading the charge since its founding. La Cocina is particularly focused on providing food-business opportunities to women of color and immigrant communities, helping those folks gain financial independence and security, and enriching the San Francisco food scene along the way.
Roman said that Caleb insisted on being photographed at the Alameda Marketplace, an artisanal food court-style market where some of La Cocina's clients are: Much of Caleb's work is focused on helping small entrepreneurs get their businesses going and eventually transition to brick-and-mortar establishments, so it was fitting, Roman said, that he wanted to be photographed there.
Samin Nosrat started working at Chez Panisse when she was an undergrad at UC Berkeley, and has been in the food world in various ways since then. Roman was touched by how "she found her circle, she found her cause, her friends while working at Chez Panisse," even though she was quite young. She's taught cooking classes and developed recipes and is credited with teaching Michael Pollan to cook. She's currently working on a book called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.
For Roman, Raj Patel represents a very political aspect of the food world. Raj is not a chef, nor a farmer—he's an academic and activist who has taught with Michael Pollan and advised the UN—and testified to the U.S. Congress—on issues surrounding the global food crisis. "He's helping us understand the bigger, global scale of food, and how geopolitics are influenced by food," Roman said. He's written a number of books (including one about the global food crisis, Stuffed and Starved) and is currently working on a documentary called Generation Food about the global food system, its wins, and its losses.
Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl & Nell Newman
This is one of Roman's favorite portraits, and the first time, as far as he knows, that Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl, and Nell Newman—long friends—have had their portrait taken together. He's also taken their photographs separately, and it was a dream of his to have them all together.
Though each has pursued wildly different paths within the food world—Alice is the restaurateur behind Chez Panisse, the founder of Edible Schoolyard, and an activist; Ruth has been a writer and editor (notably at the now-defunct but long-beloved Gourmet magazine); and Nell is the activist behind Newman's Own Organics and the Nell Newman Foundation—"they went through the birth of the food movement in Berkeley together," he said.
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Gospel music has its roots with the sacred songs of the early Christians. In its modern incarnation, gospel music has several recognizably distinct strains. Well-known recording artists may cross over as performers to or from gospel music and more mainstream music. Gospel music, while somewhat popular generally, has had a few intervals during which it enjoyed increased popularity. In the 21st century, not all gospel performers profess a Christian identity.
Fundamentally, gospel music refers to popularly performed music that professes or celebrates Gospel-based Christian values. The earliest gospel music consisted of hymns sung by the earliest post-Resurrection disciples that transitioned from traditional Judaic sacred songs to songs focused on Jesus and Gospel values.
Varieties of Gospel Music
Modern gospel music occurs in many sub-genres. In the broadest sense, gospel music can include old African-American spirituals, Christmas carols and even Christian-themed great symphonies. Some modern popular variations include urban gospel, Sourthern gospel, Celtic Christian music and black gospel sub-genres.
A not uncommon phenomenon for modern recording artists performing gospel music is that of crossover. Some artists establish their career as gospel performers then move into mainstream material. Others establish mainstream recognition first in their recording efforts then make the transition to gospel. Although it is not uncommon for the second group to have early exposure to Gospel music performance.
Gospel music is, as of September 2009, increasing in popularity on a worldwide basis. Other eras when gospel music enjoyed particular phases of popularity include the post-World War II era and the late1960s into early 1970s.
Gospel music has had an observable effect on popular music in general. While the roots of gospel come out of the Christian spiritual perspective, it has evolved to reach beyond those origins and is now performed by some artists who do not identify themselves as Christians.
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Taglianetti v. United States,
Annotate this Case
394 U.S. 316 (1969)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Taglianetti v. United States, 394 U.S. 316 (1969)
Taglianetti v. United States
Decided March 24, 1969
394 U.S. 316
ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES
COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT
The Government purportedly furnished petitioner, who has been convicted of income tax violations, all of his own conversations which had been overheard by unlawful electronic surveillance, and the District Court examined all the records in camera to ascertain if the Government had correctly identified petitioner's voice and had turned over all his conversations.
Held: Alderman v. United States, ante, p. 394 U. S. 165, requires an adversary proceeding only where in camera procedures are inadequate to safeguard a defendant's Fourth Amendment rights, but here it cannot be said that "the task is too complex, and the margin of error too great, to rely wholly on the in camera judgment of the trial court."
Certiorari granted; 398 F.2d 558, affirmed.
The petition for certiorari is granted, and the judgment of the Court of Appeals is affirmed. [Footnote 1] Following a jury trial in the District Court, petitioner was convicted on three counts of willfully attempting to evade his income tax for the years 1956, 1957, and 1958. Following a remand to the District Court, the Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions. In the District Court on
remand, the Government purported to turn over to petitioner all of his own conversations which had been overheard by means of unlawful electronic surveillance. [Footnote 2] Petitioner argues that he was entitled to examine additional surveillance records because neither the Government nor the District Court was able to determine with certainty which conversations petitioner had been a party to. In fact, the District Court examined all the records in camera to ascertain if the Government had correctly identified petitioner's voice, and had turned over to petitioner each conversation in which he had participated.
Nothing in Alderman v. United States, Ivanov v. United States, or Butenko v. United States, ante, p. 394 U. S. 165, requires an adversary proceeding and full disclosure for resolution of every issue raised by an electronic surveillance. On the contrary, an adversary proceeding and disclosure were required in those cases not for lack of confidence in the integrity of government counsel or the trial judge, but only because the in camera procedures at issue there would have been an inadequate means to safeguard a defendant's Fourth Amendment rights. Here, the defendant was entitled to see a transcript of his own conversations, and nothing else. He had no right to rummage in government files. The trial court was asked to identify only those instances of surveillance which petitioner had standing to challenge under the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule, and to double-check the accuracy of the Government's voice identifications. Under the circumstances presented here, we cannot
hold that "the task is too complex, and the margin for error too great, to rely wholly on the in camera judgment of the trial court." Alderman v. United States, supra, at 394 U. S. 182.
MR. JUSTICE BLACK concurs in the result.
MR. JUSTICE MARSHALL took no part in the consideration or disposition of this case.
Although this petition for certiorari was not filed within the 30 days allowed by the Court's Rule 22(2), the time limitation is not jurisdictional, Hein v. United States, 358 U. S. 415, 358 U. S. 418, n. 7 (1959), and does not bar our exercise of discretion to consider this case.
Petitioner sought disclosure only of his own conversations and apparently lacks standing as to any others.
"We do not understand appellant to argue that he has a right to inspect logs or memos of conversations in which he was not a participant. Indeed, that point he wisely conceded before the district court."
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Rihanna is set to make history as the first Black woman to front a Dior campaign! Get the deets on her upcoming Spring ads inside and find out who Eddie Murphy has signed on to play in the Richard Pryor biopic.
Earlier today, we spotted Rihanna, who’s on the April 2014 cover of Harper’s Bazaar China, strutting through New York City in a pink Sean John velour jumpsuit, Lindsay Degen antibody boots and a Dior Diorama flap handbag.
The Bad Gal of fashion is on the promo trail for her latest project, the movie “Home”, which hits theaters March 27th, and features Rihanna in her first animated role which also includes her single “Towards The Sun.”
There’s other big news in the “Navy” barracks. We’ve just learned what Rihanna’s top-secret photo shoot at the Palace of Versailles was all about.
Rihanna is starring in the fourth episode of Dior’s “Secret Garden” video campaign. The film and print elements were shot by Steven Klein and will run in the Spring. The news was confirmed by WWD.
This is “extra” special because Rihanna is the first Black woman to rep Dior. She joins the ranks of current Dior spokeswomen Jennifer Lawrence, Marion Cotillard and Natalie Portman.
In other new gigs…
Guess which big name celeb is hooking up with Lee Daniels…Eddie Murphy! Before you get excited about seeing Eddie spar with Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, he’s NOT appearing on “Empire” (yet), he’s actually been cast in the forthcoming Richard Pryor biopic that Lee is directing. The good news was confirmed by Entertainment Tonight who revealed Eddie will play Richard Pryor’s father, LeRoy “Buck Carter” Pryor, a former boxer. ET also confirmed that Kate Hudson will play Richard’s wife, Jennifer Pryor.
Yesterday, Lee uploaded a pic of himself and Eddie to the ‘Gram with the caption, “Strap in and brace yourself. They done let me and him out of our cages! #idonteventhinkimreadyforthisone! #excited #proud #OMG”
Eddie will star alongside Mike Epps (Pryor) and Oprah Winfrey, who’ll play Richard’s grandmother, Marie Carter.
We’re here for this.
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Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BJView on map
Why stay here ...
Hole Farm Caravan Site has very easy access, with spacious pitches on a 'just off level' site. There are no extra charges for anything! All electirc 'hook ups' are 16 amp.
Our site is a 20 minute walk from the beautiful village of Appledore, where you can find a friendly pub, a well stocked shop, hairdressers and antique shop.
A 5 minute drive to the train station where there is free parking, running an hourly service to Ashford, Rye and Hastings. There are lovely dog walks in the nearby woods or along the Royal Military Canal. Ther sunsets from the site (as you can see from the picture) are out of this world.
Buzzards and barn owls are often seen on this working farm. Cuckoos are always heard in the spring and sometimes even a nightingale! Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - a 20 minute drive away, offers further bird watching and dog walks.
The historic market towns of Rye & Tenterden are closeby (approximately 6 miles), both having independent shops on the high street and with markets on Thursdays and Fridays.
Rye has its own independent cinema, KINO and Tenterden boasts a fully working steam railway.
National Trust properties nearby include Smallhythe Place, Bodiam and Sissinghurst Castles.
Easy cycling is available on the flat lands of Romney Marsh or more challenging towards Tenterden and the Weald of Kent. For excursions further afield Ashford has Eurostar and Ever the ferry for a day trip to France.
Local fresh fish, Rye, Hastings, Camber Sands, Canterbury Cathedral, Rye Jazz Festival, Appledore Flower Festival (August bank holiday weekend), Gusbourne vineyard tours.
Electric amperage: 16
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-I never trust scans for this sort of determination. A couple points that i hope are helpful:
~Some of the 49's (a very small percentage) containing red lines are said to be authentic, but i've never seen a Ruth that turned out to be.
~An in-person exam should focus on the feel of the card, blacklight comparison to known originals, and the tone and coloration of the jersey versus the border of the card.
Those are the only hallmarks i know of for this card, it's been years since i looked into it.
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Swift Wins Eight Out Of 11 Nominations At The Billboard Music Awards, Bieber Wins 3 Amidst Boos
Taylor Swift wins eight of her 11 nominations, and which includes Top 200 Billboard album (for Red) as well as top artist.
While accepting her award, she said: “You are the longest and best relationship I ever had”.
In addition, she also gave an excellent performance of her hit single 22 while making an entry on the back of a bike from backstage, thanks to the presence of several red balloons as well as numerous background dancers too.
Justin Bieber received three awards while performing twice, once with will.i.am and solo. He won honors for top male artist, fan-voted milestone as well as social artist by beating Swift and Bruno Mars.
While having to deal with booing when he received his awards, Bieber expressed his confidence in his work and music and in being able to do a good job despite being 19 years of age.
Among the artists, Miguel delivered a heart stopping performance when singing his hit ‘Adorn’, with the exception of hurting a fan as he jumped over the crowd during his performance.
Maroon 5 and fun. both won one each with their 11 nominations while Rihanna and Gotye won four awards each, and has the second-most wins amongst all the winners.
Nicki Minaj beat Pitbull, Psy, Flo Rida and Drake to win the top rap artist award and expressed her surprise in doing so by saying that she didn’t ‘expect to win this one’ and after which, she performed High School with Lil Wayne.
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The Best Tacos in Los Angeles
Let the rest of the culinary world swoon over modernist foams and those scavenging Scandinavians. The simple pleasures of the taco suffice in Los Angeles. Transcending the borders of mere marinated meats, caramelized vegetables, hand-spanked tortillas and motley salsa spreads, here the marriage of these ingredients gets shaped into a point of civic pride, idol of cult (and now mainstream) obsession and de facto dietary staple. So who needs reservations and white tablecloths when there's always an open curb, composite countertop or plastic picnic table with your name on it? Step on up to find ten of L.A.'s best tacos.
Tacos Punta Cabra's excellent tacos courtesy of L.A. TACO
By Hadley Tomicki
MEXICALI TACO & CO (Asada)
Fortified in a bright and tidy abode skirting Chinatown, Esdras Ochoa and Javier Fregoso originally introduced their Baja-sourced tortillas, hand-chopped and flame-fired asada, and small-batch salsas to a clandestine corner of a downtown block. They sent smoke signals from the street that would eventually find Mexicali the twice-crowned victor of L.A.'s "Taco Madness" tournament. Come for the superior meats and acquire unexpected new addictions for well-crafted cachetadas topped with chipotle aioli, garlic-glutted quesadillas vampiros and triple-meat Zuperman tacos, rarities to our region that keep us returning.
Mexicali Taco & Co. is located at 702 N Figueroa Street, Chinatown, (213) 613-0416
LEO'S TACO TRUCK (Tacos Al Pastor)
Leo's embodies everything there is to love about Taco Town. An unremarkable parking lot at a Mid-City gas station turns into a daily destination for gastronomic greatness. A true artist takes to a revolving trompo (spit) to surgically shave and nick shingles from a dry-rubbed, chile-shaded alloy of pork loin. A nightly crush of cars and characters crams in for the resulting $1 packages of perfection.
Leo's is located evenings on the northwest corner of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, Mid-City.
METRO BALDERAS (Carnitas)
Pig out on Saturdays and Sundays at this Highland Park restaurant named after an underground Mexico City train station, where few parts of the porker are ignored among a staggering selection of carnitas. Expect to encounter eight of Porky's parts, including approachable ribs and ubiquitous maciza (pork butt), as well as the "Bizarre Foods"-worthy snout, skin, ear, and pig uterus tacos. That's right, pig womb, a cut that was also cherished by ancient Greek gourmands, though we bet they had to pay more than the equivalent of two bucks for a taste.
Metro Balderas is located at 5305 N Figueroa Street, Highland Park, (323) 478-8383
TACOS PUNTA CABRAS (Baja Fish Tacos)
The résumés of Supper Liberation Front chefs Josh Gil and Daniel Snukal are littered with big names like LudoBites, BLT Steak, Urasawa, and Joe's. So it's not such a surprise to see that the stripped-down menu at their new Santa Monica taqueria still blows doors off of their hinges. Start with the chefs' battered fish tacos, starring super-fresh cod coated in an ethereal, lacy-edged tempura skin and citrus-kissed pickled cabbage in the kitchen's own hand-shaped tortillas.
Tacos Punta Cabras is located at 2311 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, (310) 917-2244
Guerrilla's butterball potato and kumquat taco courtesy of Guerrilla Tacos
GUERILLA TACOS (Creative)
Despite his beard and brawn, Wes Avila is like the Alice Waters of tacos. There is no market ingredient he can't coax into compatibility between a tortilla, giving taco-freaks newfound affection for the flavors of celery root, pistachios, burnt tomato, cauliflower, artichoke, chestnuts, green beans and grilled peaches. Or maybe the dude is more like the Jon Shook of tacos, slipping sweetbreads, lamb tongue, oxtail, spare rib, lobster tail and wild salmon onto his plancha. Uncategorizable and unpredictable, Avila is actually nothing but his own focused animal, a singular force making the most distinguished tacos in L.A. today.
TITO'S TACOS (Gringo)
Before many Angelenos tailed loncheras (food truck en español) and staked out street corners, they were chowing down on the hard-shell, ground-beef, cheese-bombed tacos that have made bazillionaires out of Taco Bell. West L.A.'s lionized Tito's not only upholds this school cafeteria staple with pride, but is perpetually packed with longtime lovers lined up to score their own cardboard box that teeters with stale tortilla chips and any number of enjoyable, nostalgia-stroking "gringo" tacos.
Tito's Tacos is located at 11222 Washington Place, Culver City, (310) 391-5780
Tacos are less a fixture of actual authenticity than an ever-evolving language. It took a Colombian invasion to Mesoamerica to introduce the animals necessary for Mexico's beloved asada and carnitas, Japanese fisherman to pave the way to Baja's beer-battered seafood tacos and Middle Eastern migrants to Mexico to inspire al pastor and tacos arabes. Roy Choi legendarily leant Korean influences to this lexicon with his inventive short-rib taco. Despite the Taco Truck Tower of Babel that followed in the fumes of his Kogi truck, Choi's contribution to Tacodom is engraved in granite, having given L.A. its own indigenous permutation and the rest of the world the phenomenon forever known as the "Korean taco."
Kogi can be found citywide by following the trucks online.
Mariscos Jalisco's taco dorado de camaron courtesy of Mariscos Jalisco
MARISCOS JALISCO (Taco Dorados de Camarones)
First your incisors come into contact with the cool cream of sliced avocado lurking just under a thin coat of red salsa, confettied with onion, cilantro scales, and piquant pepper seeds. Then the fried corn tortilla shell easily splinters, unleashing a piping hot burst of snappy, spicy and seasoned midget shrimp. The ballet of back-and-forth textures, temperatures, and flavors stands as an unrivaled paragon of taco engineering and is definitely worth the drive to experience, no matter where you reside.
Mariscos Jalisco is located at 3040 E. Olympic Boulevard, Boyle Heights, (323) 528-6701
There are juicy tacos to be found around town, and then there is Guisados, gracing its handmade tortillas with a cast of the spice-addled braises from which it takes its name. This is the place you go to feel the persuasive pull of varied regional Mexican sauces and spices like tinga, picado and pibil, found among the numerous options available in the two restaurants' tiny tacos. Iron tongues can ratchet up the heat to sadistic degrees, putting cojones on the chopping block with an order of the infernal tacos chiles toreados.
Guisados is located at 2100 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Boyle Heights, (323) 264-7201 and at 1261 W Sunset Boulevard, Echo Park, (213) 250-7600
HOMEGIRL CAFÉ (Vegan)
Want to feel good about this habit you have of stuffing your face-hole with oh-so-many-tacos? Head to downtown's Homegirl, where your money will bolster at-risk Angelenos taking a turn away from gang-life and find your soul satisfied by hyper-fresh, handmade Mexican food with a healthy slant. Even tacos with carnitas and chicken mole burst with garden bounty, but chef Pati Zarate's delicate touch is best expressed by her vegan "Jorja's Taco," centered on sautéed hibiscus flower and topped with creamy avocado, sweet caramelized onions, cucumber, cilantro, and the slight sting of Serrano.
Homegirl Café is located at 130 Bruno Street, Downtown, (323) 526-1254 ext. 301
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Today is the 134th birthday of the French artist Maurice Utrillo. His art is most widely recognized due to the reproductions into post cards of the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. The paintings are representations of how we wish we could see Paris now. The world is a better place because Maurice was in it and still feels the loss that he has left.
NAME: Maurice Utrillo
BIRTH DATE: December 26, 1883
DEATH DATE: November 5, 1955
PLACE OF BIRTH: Paris, France
PLACE OF DEATH: Le Vésinet, France
BEST KNOWN FOR: Maurice Valadon was a French painter who specialized in cityscapes. Born in the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France, Utrillo is one of the few famous painters of Montmartre who was born there.
Utrillo was the son of the artist Suzanne Valadon (born Marie-Clémentine Valadon), who was then an eighteen-year-old artist’s model. She never revealed who was the father of her child; speculation exists that he was the offspring from a liaison with an equally young amateur painter named Boissy, or with the well established painter, Pierre-Cécile Puvis de Chavannes, or even with Renoir.
In 1891 a Spanish artist, Miguel Utrillo y Molins, signed a legal document acknowledging paternity, although the question remains as to whether he was in fact the child’s father.
Valadon, who became a model after a fall from a trapeze ended her chosen career as a circus acrobat, found that posing for Berthe Morisot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and others provided her with an opportunity to study their techniques; in some cases, she also became their mistress. She taught herself to paint, and when Toulouse-Lautrec introduced her to Edgar Degas, he became her mentor. Eventually she became a peer of the artists she had posed for.
Meanwhile, her mother was left to raise the young Maurice, who soon showed a troubling inclination toward truancy and alcoholism. When a mental illness took hold of the 21-year-old Utrillo in 1904, he was encouraged to paint by his mother. He soon showed real artistic talent. With no training beyond what his mother taught him, he drew and painted what he saw in Montmartre. After 1910 his work attracted critical attention, and by 1920 he was internationally acclaimed. In 1928, the French government awarded him the Cross of the Légion d’honneur. Throughout his life, however, he was interned in mental asylums repeatedly.
Today, tourists to the area will find many of his paintings on post cards, one of which is his very popular 1936 painting entitled, Montmartre Street Corner or Lapin Agile.
In middle age Utrillo became fervently religious and in 1935, at the age of fifty-two, he married Lucie Valore and moved to Le Vesinet, just outside of Paris. By that time, he was too ill to work in the open air and painted landscapes viewed from windows, from post cards, and from memory.
Although his life also was plagued by alcoholism, he lived into his seventies. Maurice Utrillo died on 5 November 1955, and was buried in the Cimetière Saint-Vincent in Montmartre.
An apocryphal anecdote told by Diego Rivera concerning Utrillo’s paternity is related in the unpublished memoirs of one of his American collectors, Ruth Bakwin:
“After Maurice was born to Suzanne Valadon, she went to Renoir, for whom she had modeled nine months previously. Renoir looked at the baby and said, ‘He can’t be mine, the color is terrible!’ Next she went to Degas, for whom she had also modeled. He said, ‘He can’t be mine, the form is terrible!’ At a cafe, Valadon saw an artist she knew named Miguel Utrillo, to whom she spilled her woes. The man told her to call the baby Utrillo: ‘I would be glad to put my name to the work of either Renoir or Degas!'”
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A demonstrator waves a rainbow flag on the National Mall during the Equality March for Unity and Peace in Washington, D.C. on June 11, 2017. Zach Gibson—Getty Images
Jun 11, 2017
(WASHINGTON) — Supporters of LGBT rights marched and rallied in the nation's capital and dozens of other U.S. cities on Sunday, celebrating gains but angry over threats posed by the administration of President Donald Trump.
The centerpiece event, the Equality March in Washington, was endorsed by virtually every major national advocacy group working on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.
Activists have been embittered by the Trump administration's rollback of federal guidance advising school districts to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice.
They also complain that Trump, who campaigned as a potential ally of gays and lesbians, has stocked his administration with foes of LGBT rights, including Vice President Mike Pence, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
Throngs of marchers, many thousands strong, paraded past the White House and toward the Capitol, trailing behind a giant rainbow flag near the head of the procession.
"We're here, we're queer, get that Cheeto out of here," was among the chants directed at Trump.
For the LGBT community nationwide, it's an emotional time. Monday is the anniversary of the mass shooting a year ago in Orlando, Florida, that killed 49 people — mostly Latinos — at Pulse, a gay nightclub.
Among the marchers in Washington was Gil Mendez, a Puerto Rican native who traveled with his partner all the way from San Francisco to join the parade. He carried a sign that included the names of all the Pulse victims.
"The attack on Pulse really struck me hard," he said. "It made the connection between the physical violence of guns and the political attacks on our community."
Also marching, and singing freedom songs and patriotic songs along the way, were scores of members of gay choruses from various cities.
"It's an opportunity to tell everyone we're still here, and we're not going away at all," said Gregory Elfers of Teaneck, New Jersey, who was with a contingent from the New York City Gay Men's Chorus.
"We have to be heard — we have to be sure we're not trampled on," said L. Owen Taggart of Washington's Gay Men's Chorus.
The roughly 100 marches and rallies across the U.S. included the first-ever gay pride parade in Grosse Pointe, a prosperous Detroit suburb. It began at Grosse Pointe South High School to emphasize support for teens who are gay or transgender.
Two 15-year-old marchers, Jessica Dodge and Shekinah Aho, held hands and wore shirts that said, "Make America Gay Again."
The Los Angeles pride parade was renamed the ResistMarch, and tens of thousands turned out in Hollywood, some carrying rainbow flags or signs reading "Love Trumps Hate." Speakers included Mayor Eric Garcetti, U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Maxine Waters and Nancy Pelosi, and RuPaul, the host of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Waters led the crowd in a chant of "Impeach 45."
"We're going to take our country back from him," she said. "I know that you have the strength. I know that you have the courage. And I know that each of you understand you have the power."
Back in Washington, the activist leaders on hand included Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, which monitors media coverage of the LGBT community.
She noted that Trump, breaking from the practice of Barack Obama, has declined to issue a proclamation in honor of Pride Month, and that the Trump administration has deleted questions about sexual orientation from planned federal surveys.
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But I said, "Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I have never been defiled; for from my youth until now I have never eaten what died of itself or was torn by beasts, nor has any unclean meat ever entered my mouth."
"When any person eats an animal which dies or is torn by beasts, whether he is a native or an alien, he shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and remain unclean until evening; then he will become clean.
"You shall not eat anything which dies of itself You may give it to the alien who is in your town, so that he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner, for you are a holy people to the LORD your God You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk. | <urn:uuid:956bfce8-bd82-4d6a-b929-9c6e881af0f7> | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Corpses-Of-Animals | 2019-01-20T21:24:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583739170.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120204649-20190120230649-00604.warc.gz | en | 0.980742 | 176 |
Photographs taken in the Beijing (Urban) Planning Exhibition Hall (北京市规划展览馆) in 2005 and 2006. This is a new, fascinating, yet underrated (and "under-visited") exhibit hall with state-of-the-art displays and installations.
The photographs in this gallery depict
- the projected greenbelt around China's capital
- the layout of the Olympic green
- the CBD (central business district), complete with the new CCTV building designed by Rem Koolhaas - the "bagel", as it is called sometimes due to its twisted shape)
- various separate, district-specific exhibit rooms (Xuanwu, Xicheng, Fengtai, Chongwu etc. all have their own exhibit spaces).
For the website of this exhibit hall see http://www.bjghzl.com.cn
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In the latest edition of her nightlife-history series, Denise Benson revisits the early-‘90s tri-level super-club that first made line-ups commonplace in the Entertainment District.
Club: Go-Go, 250 Richmond St. W.
Years in operation: 1990-1993
History: Though based in Toronto for less than a decade, the brothers Ballinger made a long-lasting impression. The “Rock ‘n’ Roll Farmers” from Dundalk were entrepreneurs who’d originally opened a variety of venues in Cambridge, Ontario in the late 1970s.
In 1986, Lon, Stephen, Doug, and Peter Ballinger opened the multi-leveled Big Bop club at Queen and Bathurst. The wildly popular hangout would anchor the southeast corner for over two decades, and was the cornerstone of the club empire the Ballingers would build. Their Boom Boom Room, opened at Queen and Palmerston in 1988, was much smaller in size, but was trendsetting with its mix of rock, alternative, house, and queer nights. With a few years’ experience in T.O. and a staff that was willing and able to bounce between venues, the Ballingers soon set their sites on 250 Richmond St. W. for an ambitious new venture.
Richmond and Duncan was not yet an obvious choice of location. After-hours club The Twilight Zone had closed just the year before, and Charles Khabouth’s Stilife, located directly across the street, was showing signs of slowing. Beyond these venues, and after-hours rave destination 23 Hop, which would soon open at 318 Richmond St. W., the area was still largely deserted at night.
But with Doug Ballinger at the wheel, the brothers would develop a 14,000 square foot, tri-level warehouse building into one of the most innovative and influential clubs Toronto would experience in the 1990s.
“I had never met anyone as driven and excited about anything as Doug,” says DJ Mark Oliver, who was convinced by Ballinger to leave his residency at Stilife in order to spin five nights per week at Go-Go.
Ballinger custom-designed one floor—what would become known as The White Room—with Oliver’s forward-thinking dance music in mind. Above that would be the large Theatre Room, with a lounge to be built on the first floor, and a rooftop patio—among the city’s first at a nightclub—complete with water fountains and a barbeque hut. This was to be a very different experience from earlier Ballinger creations.
The Go-Go rooftop patio. Photo: Courtesy of Kim Ackroyd Oka.
“The previous Ballinger ventures had been built according to his older brothers’ specs and tastes, but now it was Doug’s chance to shine,” recalls Oliver.
“The Ballingers were all amazingly intelligent in their own unique ways,” says Boris Khaimovich, a Toronto nightclub veteran who worked at both the Boom and the Bop before becoming involved with the construction of Go-Go, where he would head security and, later, manage.
“They were a brilliant team,” describes Khaimovich. “Doug would conceptualize everything, Lon would find a way to finance it, and Steve would build it. [Writer's note: Peter wasn’t as actively involved.] They were creative, and they were true club owners, with all of the eccentricities involved.”
Go-Go opened to a capacity crowd on July 13, 1990, with the photography of Floria Sigismondi on display.
The Go-Go Member card. Photo: courtesy of Jeremy Markoe.
Why it was important: Go-Go took the Ballingers’ tried-and-true multi-floor format to new heights. It was, at the time, their most ambitious and upscale club project, and its success influenced not only numerous future nightclub builds in Toronto, it also cemented the approach that the brothers themselves would later apply to their New York mega-club, Webster Hall.
“The Ballingers took a building and they made a different club on every floor, which hadn’t been seen here before, except at their Big Bop,” says the straight-shooting Khaimovich during a lengthy phone discussion.
“The Bop was a cash cow; it was like there was a money press in the basement, and they just kept printing it. The Boom was the Ballingers’ first attempt at getting into a smaller, more niche market club. Go-Go was a New York style club in downtown Toronto.”
Khaimovich had himself worked at a number of New York clubs, as well as at Toronto’s renowned Yorkville spot The Copa, during the late 1980s and was impressed by Go-Go.
“There was nothing like it here before. Up to that point, you had RPM, The Copa, The Diamond, and Big Bop as the only big-venue clubs in the city. RPM was in its decline, The Copa was allowed to get rundown, The Diamond did a lot more live music, and the Bop was basically college students getting shitfaced.
“Go-Go was the first club downtown that could easily hold a thousand people, and it was stunning. The lighting was spectacular—we had intelligent lighting—and the sound was solid. The staff was dressed up; they weren’t just wearing black T-shirts. Bodies were being shown, the male bartenders were dressed up, and doormen had to wear a suit and tie.”
Much of Go-Go’s success can be attributed to the club’s stark contrasts, including the aesthetic and feel of each different room. The first-floor lounge was intimate and warm, complete with a large wooden bar and windows looking out onto the street. The spacious second-floor White Room was bold and bright. It was entirely white—the walls, bars, DJ booth, bathrooms, statues, speakers, even the staff’s clothing.
The White Room. Photo: Courtesy of Kim Ackroyd Oka.
“The White Room was a huge departure from any club of its time,” recalls Oliver, the room’s sole resident for a full year. “Everything was white. Back then, most DJ booths were stuck in a corner of the club. Doug, however, wanted me to be the focal point, so he had the semicircular DJ booth raised eight feet from the floor, and placed in the middle of the east wall.”
From his booth, Oliver would blend rare groove, disco, house, and early techno tracks. He recalls playing loads of early Strictly Rhythm singles, especially Logic’s “The Warning.” Other Oliver anthems heard in the otherworldly room included “Sweat” by Jay Williams, Nightmares on Wax’ “Dextrous,” Sweet Exorcist’s “Testone,” and another early Warp Records’ smash, “Tricky Disco.”
“That room had an ethereal feel to it,” Oliver recalls. ”Not only from it being entirely white, but also from the religious statues affixed to the bars. I could never tell my mum that I swore the Virgin Mary one had real eyes, and was staring at me from across the room all night. Perhaps playing five nights a week in there was a little too much for my sanity.”
One floor up was the Theatre Room, Go-Go’s largest space. During renovations, structural beams had been pulled out of the building and replaced, in order to raise this room’s already high ceiling by an additional six feet. The Theatre Room was painted a rich, dark burgundy, had faux columns on the walls, huge mirrors and multiple bars.
“Where the White Room was meant to be housey, cool and slick, the Theatre Room was meant to be heavy and pounding,” describes Khaimovich.
James Vandervoort with bartender Michael Quintas. Photo: Courtesy of Cheryl Butson.
“The sound was amazing in there,” says James Vandervoort a.k.a. DJ James St. Bass, the Theatre Room’s main resident for Go-Go’s entire history. “There were two massive Electrovoice bass bins, which could knock all the bottles off of the bar. And did!”
Vandervoort, who’d gotten his start as a DJ at the Boom Boom Room, developed his skills and reputation spinning four-to-five nights a week in the raised corner booth at Go-Go. Like Oliver, Vandervoort had his ears tuned to the underground but, as St. Bass, he was also appreciated for his ability to entertain any audience. His crates contained loads of crossover faves, ranging from the likes of Prince, Deee-Lite, and RuPaul to MK’s “Burning,” Ce Ce Peniston’s “Finally,” 2 In A Room’s “Wiggle It,” and numerous Steve “Silk” Hurley remixes.
“I rarely took my eyes off the floor,” says Vandervoort of his approach. “I watched the crowd, to try and make ‘em scream! Your perfect mix and rare tunes don’t mean squat if no one is partying on the dancefloor.”
“I love James St. Bass,” enthuses Khaimovich. “To me, he’s one of the greatest DJs ever. He could make dead men dance because he had a desire to make people dance. There was no ego in James. When you had a combination of Mark on one floor and James on the other on a Saturday night, well you can’t beat that. It was beautiful.”
Initially open Thursdays through Sundays—Wednesday night’s infamous Go-Go Men would open that fall—Go-Go took a few weeks to build a steady clientele, and then caught fire. The Ballingers were also ahead of the curve in programming nights that would appeal to vastly different crowds, and it paid off. While weekends held more mainstream appeal and Thursdays were house-heavy, Wednesdays and Sundays would underscore Go-Go’s broad reach.
“One of my favourite nights was Fast Lane Sundays, with great rock in the Theatre Room, and house in the White Room,” recalls Steve Ireson, a longtime contributor to Toronto nightlife who started working for the Ballingers in 1991.
Photo: Courtesy of Steve Ireson.
“I used to drive in from Hamilton every Sunday, before I started working at Go-Go. It was great for me, especially because my ‘straight’ boyfriend at the time was more of a rocker, and I loved both. Surprisingly, the two crowds mixed just fine.”
On Sundays, DJ Vania and host/co-promoter Kevin “KC” Carlisle rocked the Theatre Room. They were also the team behind Boom Boom Room’s wildly successful Sgt. Rocks Wednesdays, and brought the concept to Go-Go.
James Vandervoort, K.C., and Vania in a Sgt. Rocks promo photo shot at Go-Go.
Photo: courtesy of Vandervoort.
“Working Sunday nights with Vania spinning was the place to be for me,” says Cheryl Butson, a Go-Go bartender for its full run. “Vania and lighting guy Jimmy Lynch did a great job of taking a big club room and giving it a real dark, underground feel.”
Like Ireson, Butson appreciated Go-Go’s versatility, and the variety of people there on Sundays.
“On one floor there would be house music, with people dancing and dressed to the nines, while on the next floor it was heavy rock, long hair, and leather jackets—with a total mix on the rooftop.”
The single-monikered Vania tells me he’s “remarkably hazy” about his many months of spinning at Go-Go, but especially enjoyed DJing in the more intimate setting of the lounge.
“Honestly,” says Vania, “I had my eye on New York, and wanted to get out of Toronto.” (He would relocate to N.Y.C. to work for the Ballingers late in 1991.)
Vandervoort, who brought the house to Go-Go’s White Room on Sundays, was also the anchor resident at the club’s other signature night: Go-Go Men on Wednesdays. He played in the Theatre Room while Oliver, who’d been a resident at Tazmanian Ballroom’s popular Rock & Roll Fag Bar in the late ’80s, DJed on the second floor.
Poster: Courtesy of James Vandervoort.
Go-Go Men built on the success that St. Bass and host/promoter Steven Wong had had with Boys Night Out on Thursdays at the Boom, and would become Toronto’s biggest gay weekly. While Wednesdays took a few weeks to build, they would soon attract crowds of 600-1,000 party boys, fashionistas, warehouse heads, and women each week.
“The thing that gave Go-Go Men that extra boost was that Halloween fell on a Wednesday our first year, and everybody came out for that, in full costume,” recalls social butterfly Wong, then a costume designer and co-promoter of warehouse parties.
“It was very over the top,” he says. “People didn’t dress up in monster outfits or whatever. The thing to do was to emulate the supermodels and what was going on in fashion. If you were going out in drag, you were going out as Linda Evangelista wearing Chanel couture or something. At that point, vogueing and supermodels were very popular, and everyone wanted to be glamorous. Go-Go was very glamorous.”
Poster: Courtesy of LAEddy
With visits from fashion-magazine editors, designers including Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors, and gay celebs including Elton John and Rupert Everett, Go-Go Men ran for more than two full years.
“Friends who worked in stores on Bloor Street told me that people would come in and buy special outfits just for their Wednesday nights,” says Wong, now half of womenswear label Greta Constantine. “They’d go in looking like a million dollars, only to get totally trashed.”
“I think Go-Go Men is where I developed my liking for tequila,” shares Ireson who, as a manager, had special duties required of him.
“I would have to help the hot shooter boys into their tequila-belt harnesses. I also have some fond memories of hot-tub parties on the rooftop patio. Go-Go Men was an absolute blast, with line-ups down the street.”
Go-Go, in fact, became notorious for long line-ups, then largely unheard of in the area.
“Go-Go was the first club to bring really big crowds,” states Khaimovich. “On weekends, we had lines all the way around to the CHUM building’s entranceway at Queen and John. Long-weekend Sundays were absolutely insane. We would open up at 8 p.m., and by then, a line-up five-or-six people deep ran to John.”
Hot dog vendors certainly took note.
“That was before all the licensing came in for their carts,” Khaimovich says. “We used to have hot-dog wars outside the club; they used to pull knives on each other, fighting for spots. We’d collect rent money off the hot dog guys for the club—they were making money off of our crowds. I was the head doorman, and worked with a very good-looking farmboy, named Owen Young, at the front door. One night, a hot dog guy didn’t want to pay the club so we took his cart, and put it in the middle of Richmond Street.”
Soon, with nightclubs like Klub Max opening around the corner, on Peter, Richmond was busy with traffic.
“Within two to three years, there were many clubs in the area, like Limelight and later Joker,” says Vandervoort. “But after Stilife, Go-Go was the place that anchored what would become the ‘club district.’ Even during the time we were open at Go-Go, I felt like I was living a lyric from Nina Hagen’s “New York New York”—“The newest club is opening up, the newest club is opening up…” Everyone wanted to try and repeat the success from the moment Go-Go opened, it seemed.”
Very few large, mainstream clubs would be such a hotbed for house, techno, and emerging sounds from the electronic underground. Vandervoort—by then also playing 23 Hop, warehouse parties and hosting his Harddrive mix show on CIUT—worked to “remain as cutting edge as possible for a mainstream club.
“I could drop Mike Dunn’s ‘Magic Feet,’ The Underground Solution’s ‘Luv Dancin’‘ or rave-y tunes like Psychotropic’s ‘Hypnosis‘ because I had seen people go nuts for them at underground parties.”
Oliver offers another window onto this exhilarating time in Toronto club history.
“A crew from Windsor showed up at Go-Go one night and handed me a stack of test presses from a brand new label called Plus 8. These early Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva productions caused quite a stir. A revolution was bubbling under the surface in The White Room, about to explode two blocks away at 318 Richmond.”
Fired suddenly one late summer night in 1991 by “a well-lubricated” Lon Ballinger for not having Ballinger’s specific request on hand to play long after the club had closed (“he demanded I play a Stradivarius waltz.”), Oliver would take his record crates to 318 Richmond and help create local history.
“Leaving Go-Go was probably the most pivotal moment of my career,” says the DJ, now long synonymous with The Guvernment’s Saturday nights. “The following week, Wesley Thuro asked me to take over 23 Hop on Saturdays and, within a few short weeks, Toronto’s rave scene was truly born there.”
“Mark Oliver is one of the greatest DJs that this city has ever produced,” says Khaimovich. “Mark could see the future, and had an edge.”
Bartenders Cheryl Butson and Allan with cigarette girl Bastian. Photo: Courtesy of Butson.
Who else played/worked there: After Oliver re-located, a then-unknown DJ, Kevin Williams, was hired to play Wednesdays through Saturdays in the White Room. It was his first club residency, and he came heavy with the house and hip-hop.
“Thursdays were my favourite,” says Williams. “They started off as a throwaway night—empty, especially in the White Room. Since I didn’t have anyone to play to, I would go through a stack of new house tracks, most of which I’d purchased that same evening from Play De Record.
“I met Abel Sylla—every house DJ’s fave dancer—and Kenny Glasgow, and they hung out. They helped spread the word, and in a period of four-to-five weeks, we emptied RPM’s disco nights, and brought everyone to the White Room. Not a single flyer was handed out.”
Many other bricklayers of Toronto’s house music community—like Nick Holder, Dino & Terry, Matt C, Peter, Tyrone & Shams, and Eric Ling—were soon seen at Go-Go on Thursdays.
“They brought me into the underground house scene,” credits Williams. “Prior to this, I had no idea you could go somewhere after 2 a.m.
“Go-Go Thursdays also brought a lot of different ethnicities together,” he points out. “The crowd was definitely a new urban mix of young club-heads-to-be.”
At a time when management at many large nightclubs would fully discourage DJs from playing hip-hop, Williams deftly mixed it into his sets.
“One busy Thursday, Steve Ireson came up to the booth during a hip-hop set,” Williams recalls. “Everyone was jumping up and down like kids in a bouncy castle. Black Sheep had already skipped twice, so I started the track over from the top. Steve asked me calmly, ‘Everything okay?’ and then asked matter-of-factly, ‘Hey, do you think you can tone it down just a bit?’ This was odd because he was very liberal, and never asked me to cut the hip-hop, so I wondered why. He said, ‘Well, I was just downstairs, and I can see the ceiling buckling up and down.’”
DJ Mark Falco was also a key resident later into Go-Go’s history. Having played at popular gay clubs like Komrads and Bar One, Falco was initially hired to work lights in the Theatre Room, complementing the sounds of St. Bass at Go-Go Men. Soon after, Falco would DJ in the White Room on Wednesdays, and eventually played his then-signature tunes, like Aly-us’ “Follow Me,” Kym Sims’ “Too Blind To See It,” and Liberty City’s “Some Lovin’” several nights a week until the club’s close.
“Standout Go-Go memories include Stephen Wong and Rommel doing runway in knockoff Mugler motorcycle corsets, and other White Room happenings,” says Falco, a sought-after DJ to this day. “I always loved that room on men’s night for the breakout bus-stop lines, and for the fierce vogue/runway action that would happen late at night.”
Vandervoort adds some cherished moments of his own, experienced at Go-Go primarily on Sundays.
“I met a lot of heroes, like Juan Atkins and Larry Heard a.k.a. Mr. Fingers, who was in on a Sunday night with Robert Owens. Roger S came and danced to my set! And I had a great chat with Neil Tennant from Pet Shop Boys, who had a private party in the White Room one night after their concert. He came up to the booth and we chatted between mixes for half an hour. At one point, I said, ‘I think I have one of your favourite records here in my disco crate,’ and pulled out Nuance’s ‘Love Ride.’ He howled, and said, ‘You know, we based our whole first album on that track.’ You can’t ever forget what it’s like to have those kinds of heroes in your DJ booth.”
Photo: Courtesy of Kim Ackroyd Oka.
But it was not all fun ‘n’ games for Go-Go DJs and staff. Working for the Ballingers could be challenging, by many accounts.
“So much of Go-Go was up and down—the stairs, the crowds, the fun, the not-fun,” admits Vandervoort. “Never for me before or since has a club so perfectly fit the cliché of ‘It was the best and worst of times.’ I knew I was fortunate to work so much but, also, if you worked there, you knew how many people came and went, and under what strange circumstances.”
“The Ballingers were notorious for firing their managers,” confirms Ireson. “I alone was fired three times—and hired back twice.”
“For all their faults, when they were sober, the Ballingers actually treated their staff spectacularly,” offers Khaimovich. “When they were drunk, they were erratic. If they kissed your forehead, you’d either get a raise or get fired. I was fired three times by them—twice hired back, the first time with a big raise.”
As evidence, many Go-Go staffers also worked at other Ballinger clubs, including original managers Mike Ibrahim, Anthony Rofosco, and Steve McMinn. Bartenders including Butson, Cristy Byrom, and Drew Rowsome also worked other Ballinger clubs, as did bar-backs Jeremy Markoe, Barry Gerreau, and “Super Dave” Baker. (Markoe even followed the Ballingers to New York, where he now resides.)
Many other members of the Go-Go staff became familiar faces on this city’s nightscape. Bartenders Daniel and Michel Quintas would later partner with Khaimovich to open Insomnia on Bloor, while Rosemary Martin and Holly Batson later worked at The Guvernment, and door man James Benecke opened both the Kat Club and Apothecary Music Bar.
Holly Botson on the bar. Photo: courtesy of Cristy-Jane Byrom.
Most interviewed for this story mention that the Go-Go team was tight.
“Some of my fondest memories of Go-Go are of how we, as a staff, would go out all together after closing up,” recalls Ireson. “We’d show up at boozecans or warehouse parties as a crew.”
After Ireson was fired the final time, he went on to manage at clubs including Factory and OZ, where both Williams and Vandervoort would DJ, as well as 5ive and CiRCA. Go-Go alumni was hired at each venue. Ireson is now co-owner (with husband Chris Schroer) of deli-café The Hogtown Cure.
Vandervoort summarizes a statement expressed by many interviewees, albeit from a DJ’s perspective.
“I loved the first two years at Go-Go and had some of my best and most cherished nights there. It was also DJ boot camp—a total woodshed workout. I was very burned out and ready for a change when the end came, and I never worked exclusively in one club or for one owner ever again. It was definitely a case of all my eggs in one basket, and, trust me, they cracked!”
Despite my requests, Lon Ballinger declined comment for this story.
Steve Ireson (left) and Boris Khaimovich (right) with busboy David Baker.
Photo: Courtesy of Cheryl Butson.
What happened to it: “Go-Go was like a comet,” says Khaimovich of the club’s trajectory. “It came out of nowhere, was shining so bright that you would get blinded, and it died really fast.
“Go-Go started crashing within two years. We’d been doing such high numbers that I think everybody had seen it, done it, and moved on to something else. By that point, other spots had opened up.” (Khaimovich himself would go on to manage Limelight and now resides in Northumberland County where he indulges his love of horses.)
“Also, after about a year-and-a-half or so, the Ballingers started spending a lot more time in New York, on building Webster Hall. Their focus changed, and honestly, Webster Hall sucked the money. You could practically see suitcases leaving Go-Go and going to Webster Hall.”
Go-Go ad from 1992, courtesy of Cheryl Butson
Attempts to revive Go-Go included painting the White Room and renaming it The Black Angel Room. The Ballingers’ attention was greatly divided. Not only had they purchased New York club The Ritz in 1990, and begun the massive undertaking of re-opening it as Webster Hall, they’d also bought The Courthouse on Adelaide East, and Mississauga all-ages club Superstars, which they opened as The World in June of 1992.
“The Ballingers were very aggressively building an empire, and I think they got spread too thin,” says Vandervoort, now a DJ who plays selective gigs, including the Black Crack Funk Attack monthly, and works by day in student support services at a city college.
“To their credit, they got what they wanted with Webster Hall,” concludes Vandervoort. “To my mind, that venture was built and financed off a lot of people’s blood, sweat, and tears at Go-Go and the Bop.”
Vania, who DJed at Webster Hall for its first six years, returned home in 1998, and now spins at venues including the Bovine Sex Club on Fridays.
“After seven years in New York with the Ballingers, it became a little wearing. But the last time I was there, they were getting keys to the city, and Webster Hall had been designated a historic landmark. Americans love a success story.”
Go-Go closed quietly in the summer of 1993. 250 Richmond St. W. soon re-opened as Whiskey Saigon where Go-Go veteran DJs including Oliver, Williams, Falco, and Vania all played. Joe Nightclub followed. The building now houses the head office of Bell Media’s Radio operations, including the studios of CHUM-FM and Flow 93.5.
Thank you to participants Boris Khaimovich, Cheryl Butson, James Vandervoort, Kevin Williams, Mark Falco, Mark Oliver, Steve Ireson, Stephen Wong, and Vania, as well as Cristy-Jane Byrom, Jeremy Markoe, Kim Oka Ackroyd, and LAEddy.
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I went to Dubai. All God-fearing Mallus go there at some point of time, right? No, I didn't have to try hard not to behave like scores of my brothers from Kerala. And that means I didn't hide my post graduate degree and work in a marble polishing firm to earn 3,000 dirhams a month. I didn't survive on kubboos for five years to collect enough dirhams to build a house back home. I didn't surrender my passport to an employer. Best of all, I didn't buy lots of dirhams' worth of gold before I returned.
Instead I flew in business class, stayed at the famous Jumeirah beach resort overlooking the seven-star Burj Al Arab, which certainly is the most magnificent erection in Dubai yet. Then, dear readers, I drove the first ever SUV from the Audi stable over sand dunes.
And, mission accomplished, I shopped for some chocolates and a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream (no Red Label for me) and returned home to file this copy. Trust me, a few nasty stars 10 years back would have meant joining my friends and cousins in building the glittering oasis in concrete and glass that Dubai is today.
Now Audi could have launched the Q7 at the Nurburgring to prove its handling prowess, they could have entered a few cars in the Paris-Dakar complete with trick underpinnings to prove its off-road cred. Well, they could have airlifted a few to Antarctica if the point was to prove that it can counter inclement weather.
But why Dubai? Because this is the natural habitat for a machine that has all the right to address the QE II as 'mom'. If you still have any doubts, let me tell you that the Q7 is big. It is as big as the Porsche Cayenne and the Volkswagen Touareg, and it can bully a bunch of Hummer H2s till they give up their packed lunch. Did I mention that it is big?
Design wise, Audi had its work cut out thanks to every known SUV since the original Range Rover from 1972. I can imagine a very short design brief pinned on the design room softboard at Ingolstadt - it would have read "wir un bigger".
Once the designers built a mammoth machine, someone gave it a contemporary and corporate "dropped jaw", and we got an SUV that looks perpetually surprised. The proportions are not what we are used to and that means a longish bonnet and lumpish greenhouse.
The slimline headlamps are typically Audi, but look like they were meant for LED technology that is obviously not ready for mass production yet. The new Merc S-Class-like wheel arch flares neatly hide the massive tyres.
The signature forked-out five-spoke wheels alone can trigger a new jewellery trend amongst the bling set. You can't call it handsome, neither can you label it pretty. Instead the newest Audi is somewhere between imposing and overpowering. Looks like the designers got a pay hike at the end of it all.
What the size thankfully doesn't hide is brilliant build quality. You see, for Audi, it is easy to build an A6, or for that matter, an A8 very well - they have been building sedans with narrow shutlines and seamless weld joints for years.
But with the Q7, they had to go back to kindergarten and play with SUV blocks. The resultant quality makes me think that what we're seeing here is a next generation Touareg - or this is even more ticklish - the next Cayenne. That should also explain why this machine is bigger than the current VW and Porsche. And better built too.
The most significant achievement is a third row of seats that can be occupied by specimens from the human race. It is a tight fit at the knee, still. Interior appointment is aluminium-fisted Audi and that means quality with a capital Q.
The car is so well thought out, it is not difficult to do 200 kph within three minutes of getting behind the wheel. Which is exactly what we had to do thanks to the vast highway that led us to the Audi desert camp. Let me explain.
To begin with, there was a desert and then someone, in all probability looking to dig a well for water, struck oil. That meant abnormal wealth, which had to result in bad taste or a Burj Al Arab. In the 50-odd ensuing years, the Arabian Gulf got brilliantly paved roads. Roads that eventually connected one rich man to another. And they bought toys to play on these roads.
No wonder then that the UAE and its neighbours have more cataclysmic supercar accidents every year than what entire F1 seasons cannot provide. The reason for this is roads that are draped in mirages and which also make you think that the notion of the earth being round is a fundamental mistake. These are roads where cars need artificial horizons as standard equipment. The Q7 does not have one and that is the only equipment you will ever miss in it.
So there I was, driving flat out, expecting the FSI V8 to reach take-off velocities any time. And then, as if some quirky engineer decided to have some fun, there are mild corners that you "can" entirely miss. Not that it would have made a difference to the overall proceedings - there are no trees to wrap yourself in and the Q7's Quattro drive gear can handle most of what a desert can throw at it.
Actually, the dynamics of the Q7 are phenomenal - especially when cornering at scary three-digit speeds and with a left brain that is busy calling you names. The big Audi lets you choose from comfort/sport/dynamic settings for the air-suspension (there is a cheaper spring strung model that is best avoided) and all you need is an intelligent navigator who will do the necessary double clicking on the MMI device to choose the correct mode.
There is a degree of body roll at cruising speeds with the setting on comfort mode - but that is expected of anything that is as tall as most adult camels that we encountered.
Since petrol here is cheaper than mineral water (it really is), Audi had brought along only the 4200cc petrol-powered Q7s - which effortlessly propels the massive SUV thanks to 350 bhp at 6800 rpm and 44.4 kgm of torque at 3500 revs. Soon, a 233 bhp, 3000cc diesel will debut and that is what will prove popular amongst our films stars and corporate honchos.
Primarily because you will need someone with more than a modicum of driving ability to get the best out of the FSI engine - Audi claims a top speed of 244 kph and a 0 to 100 kph timing of just 7.4 seconds, you see. Before I wrongly decided that I am good at it, we reached the Audi desert camp, which was basically a nice set of tents perched on a sand dune and bursting at the seams with food.
Audi had set up a nice and simple off-road course that let journalists understand how capable the Q7 really is when it comes to difficult approach and descent angles and how deft the powertrain can be when it comes to transferring power to selected wheels that deserve it the most. That done, the suitably impressed journo bunch was driven around by expert drivers (who in normal life wield Toyota Land Cruisers to earn a living doing desert safaris).
Audi probably knew that journalists cannot be flown halfway around the world (not us, there were dudes from South Africa and Australia, for heaven's sake) and not be let loose on the sand dunes.
So they did and that meant some magical moments of sideways driving under the watchful eyes of experts. Alright, we didn't do much of sideways driving or for that matter we didn't have to drive the Q7 - it drove by itself is more like it. On the rare occasion when the tyres lacked traction, technology interfered and set us going in the right direction.
But what was amazing was the show put up by the "experts" as they unleashed the real potential of the massive SUV on the sands. They clambered up sand dunes, skipped through them sideways and did everything short of digging an all-new oil well. It takes some serious years in battered Land Cruisers to know how to "perform" on the sand, I realised.
There is no doubting the ability of the Q7, but in the same breath, there is nothing ground-breaking about it either. It will be the car of choice for those who cannot wait for the new BMW X5, those who cannot stand the looks of the Mercedes M-Class and those who think the Range Rover is too British. And when on the rare occasion they cross the path of a twister, hailstorm, sandstorm or mudslide, they will realise that they have spent their money well.
Soon it was time to head back to Dubai. Driving flat out, really as flat out as possible, was like playing Test Drive II on a black-and-white monitor. Featureless deserts, vast highways, occasional oncoming traffic (on the right side, most of the time, thankfully), skyscrapers in the distance that were growing bigger by the second, suburbs to begin with and then a massive city full of traffic.
As I parked the big Audi in the hotel parking lot, I half expected the MMI display to say "my grandmother drives better than you". It didn't, and that meant it was all for real.
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One of the best value Grand Vin de Bordeaux around right now, and one of the wines regularly supplied by my local wine merchant as an entry level Bordeaux wine, costing about $13 a bottle.
This red bordeaux blend is 78% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and the heavy predominence of Merlot makes it a smooth drinking Claret that pairs well with chicken, pork and tomato based pasta dishes. It is not quite complex enough to do justice to a decent steak - you want something more heavily skewed towards Cab Sauv for that, but for the price you can't beat this wine. The 2010 vintage is drinking very well now and as you will read on my France Wine Vintages page, 2010 was an excellent year for Bordeaux wines! Enjoy this great value delight whilst you can. | <urn:uuid:b068b05c-309f-4208-ae78-7a9667c5e681> | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | http://www.pocketvintages.com/pocket_vintages/merlot/ | 2018-04-19T17:23:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125937015.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20180419165443-20180419185443-00494.warc.gz | en | 0.938874 | 180 |
U.S. finance company GMAC said on Wednesday it is exploring the sale of parts of its troubled mortgage-lending arm, Residential Capital, and the purchase of a non-U.S. mortgage lender, which sources said was the UK's Northern Rock.
GMAC said in a statement it submitted an indication of interest to buy a "large non-U.S. mortgage lending institution," but did not identify the target.
Sources told Reuters that Northern Rock is the institution that GMAC would like to buy.
GMAC is 51 percent owned by a consortium led by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. On Tuesday, another source told Reuters Cerberus has submitted a bid for Northern Rock.
GMAC, 49 percent owned by General Motors, would not elaborate on its statement. Cerberus declined to comment.
Others Pursuing the Same Target
GMAC said its goal would be to combine the local mortgage business of Residential Capital (ResCap) with the acquired institution if GMAC was successful in doing a deal.
Other interested parties are pursuing the same acquisition, GMAC said, and there can be no assurance it will succeed.
Also on Wednesday, ResCap said it had launched a cash tender offer for up to $750 million of its debt. The purchase of the notes at a discount, and the retirement of the debt, would increase ResCap's income in the fourth quarter, it said.
Like many lenders, ResCap has struggled as falling home values and rising interest rates have made it tougher for many homeowners to keep up with mortgage payments.
Earlier this month, ResCap posted a $2.6 billion loss for the third quarter, which led to a $1.6 billion loss at GMAC.
In the third quarter, GMAC injected $1 billion into ResCap. Analysts and investors have questioned how long GMAC will be willing to support the mortgage lender.
GMAC and ResCap said they continue to explore options to improve ResCap's liquidity, such as acquisitions, asset sales, alliances and joint ventures.
GMAC also said on Wednesday its management intends to recommend a capital contribution to ResCap, but there can be no assurances that GMAC's board will authorize it.
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Season: 3 / Episode: 4
Bart the Murderer
Date: October 10, 1991
This Television Episode shows The Sounds of Silencers part of The Itchy & Scratchy Show Season 3
After having a terrible day at school, Bart stumbles upon the "Legitimate Businessman's Social Club" Mafia bar where the leader, Fat Tony, hires him to work as their permanent bartender. However, when Principal Skinner ends up missing for nearly a week, Bart is immediately blamed for murdering him, causing Bart to get sent to court. As Bart is about to get convicted, the principal shows up which leads to Bart being cleared of all the charges. | <urn:uuid:733dbf0f-52f0-47ab-b0c1-ecd136ce3518> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://www.popisms.com/TelevisionEpisode/139007/The-Sounds-of-Silencers-The-Itchy-and-Scratchy-Show-Season-3-1991?rnid=202584 | 2021-07-25T12:00:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151672.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20210725111913-20210725141913-00421.warc.gz | en | 0.944701 | 135 |
88% of Americans are Metabolically Unhealthy
BySarah Axtell, ND •October 29, 2021
Yes- that is correct. I’ll say it again- 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. What does this mean and how do we address this? Let’s unpack this:
What is metabolism?
Simply stated, metabolism is how the body converts food that we eat into energy and all the biochemical pathways involved. When metabolic processes don’t work properly, cells become dysfunctional…and symptoms and disease occurs.
Biomarkers of metabolic health that are out of range in most individuals (88% of Americans!):
-Blood sugar and insulin
How do we promote a healthier metabolism?
The goal is to achieve metabolic flexibility.
Metabolic flexibility is the ability to switch between obtaining fuel from carbs or fats (dietary fats or stored fat in your body) based on what’s available. Your body’s ability to switch between using different fuel sources results in a more efficient fat-burning state and more sustained energy.
Humans evolved in environments where food was often scarce, and therefore we developed many adaptations that enabled us to function at a high level, both physically and cognitively, when in a food-deprived or fasted state. In pre-industrial times, some days there was plenty of food and some days there was no food at all. Metabolic flexibility allowed us to go days without eating and still function at a high level by obtaining fuel from fat stores (fat oxidation). Metabolic inflexibility is a modern malady linked to obesity, insulin resistance, fatigue, and inflammation.
Signs of metabolic inflexibility:
- Inability to go more than 4 hours without food
- Feeling “hangry”- irritable or shaky in between meals
- Fatigue, especially post-meals
- Carb and sugar cravings
- Inability to exercise in a fasted state
- Inability to lose weight
- Brain fog
Steps to take to promote a healthy metabolism:
- Intermittent Fasting.
When you eat a meal you are in a fed state, or absorptive state, for 3-5 hours in which your body is working hard to digest and absorb food. During this fed state (high insulin state), it is difficult for your body to burn fat because insulin is ever-so-present. Insulin is the hormonal signal to the body to make and store fat.
But after the 3-5 hours in the fed state, your body enters the post-absorptive state, or fasting state (low insulin state). This state lasts 8-12 hours after a meal, and it is much easier for your body to burn fat because blood sugar and thus insulin has decreased. So if you are grazing and eating every 2 hours, you are constantly in a fed state and can never metabolically shift into the fat-burning state. But intermittent fasting is an approach that can promote this metabolic shift.
Aim for a 12-16 hour overnight fast and avoid snacking.
2. Eat a Diet Higher in Protein and Fat and Lower in Carbs.
When we a carb heavy diet, we are programmed to extract energy only from carbs, which are a “dirty” burning fuel. That roller-coaster ride that you constantly feel like are you are on is due to the sugar and carbs in your diet and the resulting inflexibility of your metabolism. You should not need to nap after eating. You should not feel hungry 2 hours after eating. If this is the case, you are likely relying solely on carbs as your fuel source.
You can program your body to be more metabolically flexible by eating a lower-carb, higher-fat, higher-protein diet. Dietary fat is an efficient “clean” fuel source for your body as compared to carbs.
Foods to incorporate to promote metabolic flexibility:
- Nuts and seeds
- Lean proteins, such as fish, chicken, and turkey
- Green leafy vegetables
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Avocados and avocado oil
- Olives and olive oil
Foods to avoid to promote metabolic flexibility:
- Breads and pasta (even ones labeled “multi-grain,” “whole grain,” or “gluten-free”)
- Pretzels, cereals, crackers, cookies, granola, granola bars
- Sweets and treats- cookies, candy, ice cream
3. Avoid Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals In Your Environment (“Obesogens”)
Obesogens are a sub-class of endocrine disruptive compounds that interfere with a healthy metabolism. This means that your laundry detergent and plastic water bottles may be wreaking havoc on your metabolism and leading to weight gain. Here are some examples:
- Bisphenols- You’ve heard of BPA, commonly found in plastics. But BPS and BPF are other bisphenols that are still likely lurking in your “BPA-free” plastic containers and water bottles that have similar adverse effects on your hormones and metabolism. Avoid plastics whenever possible, even if they are labeled “BPA-free.”
- Phthalates– found in toys, flooring, mattress covers, vinyl shower curtains, detergents, and plastic food containers.
- PCBs- found in fatty meats and dairy products
- Glyphosate- found in commercial foods. The most common crops exposed to glyphosate include wheat, barley, oats, chickpeas, soy, and canola.
4. Fasted Exercise.
It has long been established that metabolism is modified by physical activity. Varying the type of exercise you do (strength training, high intensity interval training, walking, yoga) is beneficial for your metabolism.
Timing of exercise in relationship to a meal also has a great impact. Fasted cardio is one way to tap into your fat stores. Aim to eat a protein-rich meal 30-60 minutes AFTER you workout. A smoothie with plant-based protein powder is my favorite post-exercise meal.
If you feel like you are metabolically inflexible, we are here to help. Achieving metabolic flexibility truly is liberating!
For more on weight loss, see this post on balancing hormones to promote a healthy weight.
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Jan 29, 2010
R.Kelly in town
After disorganizing traffic along enttebbe road in the R.Kelly branded bus,
We finally made it to the Airport at around 10pm. Just in time as the plane was just landing.
We waited at the VIP lounge at the airport (ofcourse we were standing outside).
The security was intimidating as the guys from Pinnacle security dressed rather in very unfitting suits.
The suits were too long for them. At around 10:45, two light skinned come out of the VIP lounge and then squeeze ourselves to get the perfect shop. My paparazzi tricks had to come into play. Random shots and flashes Started glaring. And there he was in black shades, clogged in an army green jacket, with a scarf around his neck and blue jeans he appeared from the lounge. He waved to the cameras.
Then he came close and said.
"am happy to be here" X3
There was alot of screaming and one lady had him sign an autograph. The he shook the hand of another lady
who just couldn't stop screaming.
He entered the Range Rover and in a convoy he left for The Serena.
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Stephen Van de Wetering, Founder and CEO
Stephen, founder and CEO at Empaxis, is responsible for the overall strategic growth of the firm. He launched Empaxis in 2004 to provide investment managers with a complete middle- and back-office service offering that could provide scalability and cost efficiency. Since the firm’s launch, Empaxis has steadily grown its client base, which now represents more than $55 billion in assets under administrations across North America, Europe and Asia.
Prior to launching Empaxis, Stephen worked for Advent Software, where he served as a consultant to asset management clients using Advent software to help manage their back-office processes. Before joining Advent, Stephen worked at PIMCO Advisors where he helped coordinate the firm’s migration from the PORTIA platform and to the Advent Axys system.
Stephen’s career in the back office started at Pacific Life where he was responsible for developing and maintaining automated reporting processes from the firm’s Advent system. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Southern California.
Doug Moromisato, CTO
Doug is the Chief Technology Officer at Empaxis, where he is responsible for the firm’s technology infrastructure and operations optimization. He has been with the firm since its launch in 2004 and was responsible for developing and implementing a highly controlled and systematic approach to the delivery of client data processing and reporting services.
Before joining Empaxis, Doug was a manager and Investment Reporting Administrator for Aspiriant Wealth Management, where he oversaw the firm’s Advent Software systems. Prior to that, Doug worked for Pacific Life in a similar capacity as Investment Reporting Administrator for the firm’s Advent systems. Prior to Pacific Life, Doug was a Corporate Trainer at T. Rowe Price Mutual Funds, where he trained hundreds of new and senior associates in the area of investments, capital markets, internal workflows, fund products and services.
Doug has also served as an operations officer for Nikkei Credit Union, where he now serves on the Board of Directors for the organization. Doug is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Investments.
Samrat Malakar, Managing Director
Samrat is the Managing Director at Empaxis, where he is head of the firm’s India operations. At the India office, he is responsible for implementing the firm’s strategic objectives and ensuring all team members meet their defined targets. Prior to being Managing Director, he served as Operations Manager and Assistant Manager at EXL.
Samrat is an Advent Certified APX Consultant and a Microsoft Certified Professional. In addition, he holds a SEI CMM Level 3 certificate.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Calcutta University, and then he received his GNIIT certificate in Computer Systems from India’s National Institute of Information Technology. While working towards his GNIIT certificate, he also taught computer courses.
Sandy Howard, Client Services Manager
Sandy is the Client Services Manager at Empaxis where she is responsible for managing client relationships. As an advocate for our clients, she works directly with our clients and operations team to ensure client satisfaction.
She has been with the firm since 2009 working in Administration for 7 years before joining our management team in January 2017. Prior to joining Empaxis, Sandy worked in the title & escrow industry for 18 years as a sales administrator where she was responsible for the assistance and administration of 25 title sales representatives. | <urn:uuid:617f8415-146a-4acb-8afe-12a4eb398386> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://empaxis.com/who-we-are/executive-team/ | 2017-12-15T21:50:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948579567.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215211734-20171215233734-00102.warc.gz | en | 0.963082 | 728 |
Nursery / Pre-K
We offer a caring environment for our youngest children in our nursery open throughout our worship service. The children have their own class time during church school where they hear bible stories that reinforce God’s love for us.
Rotation Workshops K – 5th
Our workshops engage a variety of learning styles as children learn stories from the Bible. Workshops include cooking, art, computers, puppets, games, video, drama and storytelling. Children’s Story Bibles are presented to all 2nd graders.
Middle School 6th – 8th
Our middle school youth relax in their ‘couch room’ and focus on core stories of the Old and New Testaments using a video based curriculum. Their class helps prepare them for confirmation in 9th grade. Adult Bibles are presented to all 6th graders.
C3 – 9th – 12th
C3 stands for Christian Conversation and Cookies! We meet twice a month during church school to discuss current topics and concerns for our youth and how God is present in our daily lives
Our confirmation class is open to students in grade 9 and above. This year-long study equips students to make the decision to affirm their baptism and become adult members of the church. | <urn:uuid:132db128-14f2-4f8a-9bc2-d11a56178f82> | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | http://www.nfcongregational.org/children-youth/church-school/ | 2018-12-10T13:33:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823339.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20181210123246-20181210144746-00151.warc.gz | en | 0.963026 | 261 |
Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto are getting divorced after two years of marriage, reps for the stars confirm to Us Weekly. The actors, who met in 2007 on the set of the film Killer Movie, got married in a private ceremony in New York City in April 2011.
Wesley, 31, and DeVitto, 29, "have decided to amicably split," their reps explain. "They will continue to remain good friends." The stars have no children together.
DeVitto -- known for her TV work in Army Wives and One Tree Hill -- joined The Vampire Diaries as a recurring guest star during its third season in 2011. "We get to be in the same city together, which is a rarity these days," Wesley told Glow magazine in December 2012.
Wesley, who is nominated for a Teen Choice Award, is filming The CW show's fifth season in Georgia. DeVitto currently appears in Pretty Little Liars, airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC Family.
It's not the only real-life split to come out of the smash supernatural series: Earlier this year, Wesley's Vampire Diaries costars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder ended their three-year relationship. | <urn:uuid:44768205-518c-4049-9e70-69f12dccd7bb> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/paul-wesley-torrey-devitto-getting-divorced-after-two-years-of-marriage-2013307 | 2015-11-27T10:10:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398448506.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205408-00042-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969644 | 251 |
|Job Title||Adverts Don't Work - Recruiters Do ! Read on if you are a tax assistant, tax senior, manager or tax partner - this is a relevant article regardless of your level.|
|Sectors||Corporate Tax, Employment Tax, Expatriate Tax, International Tax, Personal Tax, Tax Investigations, Transfer Pricing, VAT , Trust,|
|Salary||£30000 - £150000 per annum|
|Job Published||almost 4 years ago|
|Who to Contact||Medet Ali|
The mere fact that you have reached this article (and or on this website for that matter) means that you are probably considering looking for a new position. Perhaps it is something that is on the horizon or maybe you are actively searching - either way you have a new career on your mind.
You may have already noticed that there are plenty of agency adverts that sound much like one another. So, how do you make the right choice when there is nothing to differentiate the options?
It is worth bearing in mind that you are searching for representation - not just a role. Even if the job seems perfect and you get to interview stage, you could still; find that the agency you have chosen has misled you - deliberately or otherwise. The role that looked so good in the advert was actually misrepresented and doesn't have the perks you expected, the salary is lower than you thought and the prospects are not as attractive as described. This is understandably frustrating and can lead even the most patient to contemplate giving up on their job search.
“It is vital to learn everything about your client and make sure you understand the role, personalities, and prospects on offer. “ Says Victoria Knowles of Creative Tax Recruitment. " “I make the effort to get to know my candidate intimately and then work hard to find them the right role. You have to take a proactive approach in this market. This is the only way to ensure you are presenting the maximum ( and most relevant) possible opportunities to the people you represent.”
Taking a proactive role to job hunting involves so much more than simply looking at job adverts - it means actively ensuring the agent you have chosen is right for your needs. Knowing the right way to research the recruitment agency is vital when it comes to being successful in your job hunt.
“Research” says Medet Ali of Creative Tax Recruitment. “An agency website is not a bad place to start. However, most agencies look good on the internet or in print. Ultimately nothing beats a personal approach. Contact the agency and see how they deal with you. It’s the people that count, not just the brand behind them. If you don’t feel confident about the person you are dealing with, then there is absolutely nothing stopping you from moving on”
That makes sense. But what specifically will help you to choose the right recruitment consultant when it comes to getting that next step on your career? What are processes that should be taken to ensure you can climb that ladder without falling off at the first hurdle?
“Matching the right person to the right role is a skill, and not one that simply relies on sending out CVs and keeping your fingers crossed” says Sharon Gordon of Creative Tax Recruitment. “You need to ensure that the consultant you are dealing with can provide you with a personalised service. A recruiter who skips this process and starts talking about his/her roles, before they have made the effort to understand you, is more likely to be interested in filling an existing role then acting for you”
It may seem that agencies work in this way - they have the roles and then find the right people to fill them. Well, not always...
“A lot depends on the agency. A lot of executive search firms can certainly have a remit they are looking to fill. However, this should not stop the agency from taking an active interest in you as a professional. “Says Medet Ali. “Judge the agent by what they say, and then what they do on your behalf. If they can’t get the first part right, then move on. “
So in summary….
The right recruitment agency for you is the one that wants to develop a relationship with you and understand your needs from the outset. They will then act on those requirements by searching out the very best jobs for you. This is a two way process and needs your input too - you can help your own job search by being proactive and finding out more about your recruitment agency. Are they really the right one for you and your needs?
Why us? *
As part of our on-going commitment, you will benefit from a number of advantages that come in dealing with a niche consultancy such as a pro-active approach to your job search (we will not sit around waiting for the right role to appear); effective salary negotiation on your behalf and a dedicated consultant to discuss your requirements.
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Precious Moments: Dance Upon Your Dreams - Ballerina With Butterfly Wings Figurine
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This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013.
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In some situations, you can sue if a person takes credit for your work. For example, someone cannot directly copy portions of your work and pass it off as their own. Someone commits copyright infringement if they lifted an article you wrote, word for word, and posted it under their byline or if they sampled a long section of music you wrote or performed. However, you can’t sue because someone summarized or paraphrased your ideas but refused to give you credit. This might be “plagiarism” in an academic context, but you can’t sue for every kind of plagiarism in the United States. X Research source Before taking legal action, you should ask the person stealing your work to give you credit or to remove the work from the Internet.
Part 1 of 4:Requesting Credit
1Send a letter or email. You should notify a person that they are infringing your work. Sometimes, people accidentally copy something that you have written. They might not even be aware that you are the author. You can send a letter asking for your material to be removed or asking for compensation.
- Keep your tone neutral. Don’t let your anger show. You are more likely to get a person to agree with your request if you stay professional.
- For example, you could write, “I saw on your website that my copyrighted article [insert article name] appeared unattributed and without my permission. I don’t recall that you ever contacted me for my permission before publishing the article. Please contact me immediately at [insert contact] so that we can come to an agreement for compensation or for the article’s removal from your site.”
2Negotiate payment. If the person responds to your letter, you should ask them to pay you your regular fee and also ask for credit. If the person ignores you, or if they refuse to pay you anything, then you can consider next steps.
- If your material appears on a website, then you should send the website owner a “takedown” notice.
- However, if the material does not appear on a website, then you should consider gathering evidence for a lawsuit.
3Draft a takedown notice if the work is online. You can get infringing work removed from the Internet by sending a “takedown” notice to either the website or the Internet Service Provider (ISP) that hosts the website. The notice must contain the following information: X Research source
- You need to identify your work that is being infringed. If multiple works are being copied, then provide a representative list.
- You need to identify where on the website your copyrighted work appears. If a link is involved, then include the link.
- You should provide your name and contact information in case the person has questions.
- You should also state that the information in your notice is accurate and that you “have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
- You should also state that “under penalty of perjury” you are authorized to send the notice by the copyright holder.
- Include your signature.
- You can also find the agent by using the Agent Directory at the U.S. Copyright Office. X Trustworthy Source United States Copyright Office Part of the Library of Congress, responsible for maintaining copyright records Go to source
- You can also send the notice to the Internet Service Provider. The ISP is the company that hosts the website. You can find the ISP by visiting www.whois.net and entering the URL for the website where your work illegally appears. X Research source Once you have the ISP’s name, you can then search for its agent in the Agent Directory at the U.S. Copyright Office.
5Check if your material is removed. After receiving a takedown notice, the website or ISP should promptly remove the material. They should also disable the account of anyone who has a history of posting stolen material. If they don’t, then you can bring a lawsuit.Advertisement
Part 2 of 4:Gathering Evidence of the Infringement
1Get proof of your copyright. Your certificate of copyright registration will serve as proof that you have a valid copyright. However, if you have never registered your copyright, then you should do so immediately. You must have registered your copyright before you can sue in court. X Trustworthy Source United States Copyright Office Part of the Library of Congress, responsible for maintaining copyright records Go to source
- See Protect Your Written Ideas and Stories for more information.
2Identify infringement. Not every failure to credit your work constitutes “infringement.” You should look for direct copying—someone who lifts entire sentences, visual works, or music directly from you. It is the copying that is illegal, even if they do give you credit for the work.
- You cannot copyright ideas. X Trustworthy Source United States Copyright Office Part of the Library of Congress, responsible for maintaining copyright records Go to source Accordingly, you cannot sue someone who summarized your ideas but didn’t give you credit. You should contact the person and ask that they give you credit. However, you can’t sue.
- You probably can’t sue if the copying is minimal. This is a judgment call. Some copying is so minimal that it is not infringement. X Research source
- A person doesn’t infringe on your copyright if they use your work but transforms it. For example, someone might take a portion of your picture and include it in a collage containing many other images. Or someone could sample a few seconds of your song and include it in a longer audio work.
3Collect evidence of the infringement. You should hold onto any material someone has published that includes your stolen work. For example, hang onto newspapers, magazines, or newsletters that contain your copyrighted work.
- If your work appears online, then print off the screens. Keep track of the dates on which your copyrighted work appears online.
4Gather financial records. The primary purpose of suing is to receive financial compensation. Accordingly, you will need to show the court how much money you lost because of the illegal copying of your work. For example, you should gather financial records for the months before and after the infringement, as well as for the months when your stolen work was infringed. If you can show a drop-off in income during the infringement period, then you can recover that amount of money. These are called “actual damages.”
- If you registered your copyright, then you could get “statutory damages” instead of actual damages. The federal copyright law allows you to get between $750 and $30,000 for each infringement. If the infringement was “willful,” then you could get up to $150,000 per infringement. X Research source
Part 3 of 4:Filing a Lawsuit
1Analyze whether to sue. Lawsuits are long and expensive. You should never bring a lawsuit without giving it considerable thought. Before filing suit, consider the following factors: X Research source
- Do you have a strong case? You need to have an actual infringement claim to sue for copyright infringement. There is no cause of action in the United States for someone failing to credit you with ideas or discoveries.
- Can you afford to sue? You will need to pay court costs. For example, simply filing a lawsuit in federal court costs several hundred dollars. You will also need to pay other filing fees as well as fees to have documents served and to have court reporters attend your hearings. At other times, you might need a lawyer’s help, which will also cost you money. In fact, you might be so overwhelmed that you need to hire a lawyer to handle the whole case.
- Do you have the time? If you don’t have a lawyer, then you will need to do all of the work on your own. This means you will need to learn the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as do legal research. You will have to attend many court hearings during the workweek, which means you will have to take time off from work. If you miss too many of these hearings, your case could be dismissed.
- Does the defendant have any money? Although you can win a lawsuit, you still need to collect any judgment you were awarded. A person who has no money probably cannot pay you. In this situation, you might not want to sue.
- Do you know the defendant? Someone might have stolen your ideas at work and not credited you with them. No matter how upsetting this might be, you probably shouldn’t sue if you intend to work at the company.
2Draft a complaint. If you choose to go ahead with your lawsuit, then you will need to draft a “complaint.” This document starts the lawsuit. In it, you identify yourself (the “plaintiff”) and the person you are suing (the “defendant”). You also explain the circumstances surrounding the lawsuit and make a demand for money. X Trustworthy Source National Paralegal College Law Shelf Online education resource from the National Paralegal College Go to source
- Your lawyer can draft the complaint for you. Ask to see a copy and read it before the lawyer files. You might want to make corrections.
- If you are representing yourself, then you can get a printed “fill in the blank” complaint form from your court clerk or from the U.S. Courts website. X Trustworthy Source United States Courts Official website for the U.S. court system Go to source You will need to answer all of the questions on the form and provide requested information.
- Also check if your court publishes a manual or handout for people representing themselves. Some courts publish these, which contain helpful information. X Research source X Research source
3File the complaint. Once you have finished the complaint, you should make several copies. Take the original and the copies to the court clerk and ask to file the original.
- You will have to pay a filing fee. The fee in federal court is $400. X Research source
4Send notice to the defendant. You have to notify the defendant that you are suing him or her, and you can do this by sending a copy of your complaint and a “summons.” You can get the summons from the court clerk. It will tell the defendant how much time he or she has to respond to the lawsuit.
- You can serve notice by having someone 18 or older make hand delivery on the defendant. This person cannot be a party to the lawsuit. X Research source
- The person might live far away from you. In this situation, you can hire a private process server to make hand delivery.
5File your proof of service. Whoever makes service will need to fill out the proof of service form which you will get with the summons. The person will sign and return the proof of service (also called “affidavit of service”) to you. X Research source
- File the document with the court and keep a copy for your records.
6Read the defendant’s answer. The defendant will respond to your lawsuit by filing an “answer” with the court. In this document, the defendant will respond to each allegation that you made in the complaint, either by admitting or denying each allegation. X Research source
- A copy of the answer should be delivered to you. Read it carefully.
- In the answer, the defendant might also claim that you didn’t file the lawsuit soon enough. You generally have three years to file a lawsuit for copyright infringement. X Research source
Part 4 of 4:Preparing for Trial
1Participate in discovery. After the defendant answers, the lawsuit enters a fact-finding phase called “discovery.” The purpose of discovery is to allow each side to uncover helpful information so that there are no surprises at trial. X Research source The judge will set a discovery schedule, which you must follow. Discovery can take up to a year, depending on the complexity of your lawsuit.
- You can get copies of any relevant document from the defendant. For example, you might request copies of your copyrighted work that the defendant has in his or her possession. This would show that the defendant had access to your work.
- You can also have the defendant answer questions. You can serve written questions in the form of “interrogatories.” You can also ask the defendant to answer questions face-to-face in a “deposition.” In the deposition, you will want the defendant to admit that they had access to your work.
2Think about settling the dispute. You can settle the lawsuit at any time. Negotiating a settlement will allow you to avoid the expense and time drain of a trial. If you want to settle, then talk about the advantages and disadvantages with your lawyer. You will probably not be able to get as much money as you want if you settle. However, you can take comfort knowing that the suit has come to an end.
- If you settle, then you will need to sign a settlement agreement, which is a contract between you and the defendant. As part of your agreement, you agree to withdraw your lawsuit and the defendant probably agrees to pay you some money.
- You could also participate in mediation. Mediation is a good option for people without lawyers. In mediation, you and the defendant meet with a third party neutral called the “mediator” The mediator isn’t a judge. Instead, he or she helps guide the discussion and proposes solutions that work for both parties.
- Mediators typically cost $75-400 an hour, which you can split with the defendant. X Research source You can find a mediator by contacting your courthouse or local bar association.
3Organize your evidence. As your trial date approaches, you need to get organized. The judge will give you deadlines for giving the defendant information about what you will present at trial. You should do the following:
- Compile a list of witnesses. You might not have many witnesses. However, someone could testify if they saw your work online and contacted you. Remember that your witnesses must testify to information they have personal knowledge of. They can’t testify to gossip or second-hand information. X Research source You will have to compile a list of witnesses and turn the list over to the defendant.
- Make exhibits. Identify documents you want to use at trial and turn them into exhibits. You can make an exhibit by attaching an exhibit sticker in the corner of a document. If you are using a photograph, then attach the exhibit sticker on the back. You can get exhibit stickers from an office supply store.
- Create copies of exhibits. The judge will also tell you how many copies you need to make of each exhibit. Typically, the defendant and the judge both get copies.
4Go to trial. If you can’t reach a settlement with the defendant, then you will have to go to trial. Your lawyer can handle everything at trial. If you are representing yourself, then you should try to sit in on a trial in federal court and take notes. The following are the basic stages of a trial: X Research source
- Select a jury. If either you or the defendant opted for a jury, then you will select one before the trial begins.
- Opening statements. Both you and the defendant give the jury a sneak peek at what your evidence will be. Think of the opening statement as a roadmap to your case.
- Present your case. You can have your witnesses testify. You can also testify on your own behalf. The defendant’s lawyer gets to cross-examine all witnesses.
- Cross-examine the defense witnesses. After you present witnesses, the defendant gets to go next. You can ask the defendant questions on cross-examination.
- Closing arguments. You summarize the evidence and convince the jury to decide in your favor. As the plaintiff, you have the burden of proof. You must convince the jury that it is more likely than not that the defendant infringed your copyright.
- Jury verdict. The jury must be unanimous in your favor.
- You should think strongly about hiring a lawyer. Although costs may be a concern, you should talk with an attorney about how much it would cost. If you have registered your copyright, then you are eligible for attorneys’ fees if you win. X Research source A lawsuit in federal court is sufficiently complicated that you will want a lawyer's assistance.
- ↑ https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2012/04/17/when-plagiarism-isnt-illegal/
- ↑ http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/preparing-dmca-takedown-notice.html
- ↑ http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/list/a_agents.html
- ↑ https://www.whois.net/
- ↑ http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf
- ↑ http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf
- ↑ http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/four-factors/#too_small_for_fair_use_the_de_minimis_defense
- ↑ https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/504
- ↑ http://hirealawyer.findlaw.com/do-you-need-a-lawyer/before-you-sue-10-things-to-think-about.html
- ↑ http://nationalparalegal.edu/public_documents/courseware_asp_files/researchLitigation/PreTrialPractice/Summons.asp
- ↑ http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-forms
- ↑ http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/ProSeManual4_8_2013wforms.pdf
- ↑ http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/general/pdf/StepByStepEnglish.pdf
- ↑ https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/?page_id=2396
- ↑ https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_4
- ↑ https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_4
- ↑ http://www.rotlaw.com/legal-library/what-is-an-answer/
- ↑ http://patentlyo.com/patent/2014/05/copyright-preclude-limitations.html
- ↑ http://research.lawyers.com/how-discovery-works-in-your-lawsuit.html
- ↑ http://www.mediate.com/articles/SoskinL1.cfm
- ↑ http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-witnesses-testify-something-didn-t-actually-witness.html
- ↑ http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/civil-cases-the-basics.html
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RULE 4-8.4 MISCONDUCT
4 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
4-8 MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION
RULE 4-8.4 MISCONDUCT
A lawyer shall not:
(a) violate or attempt to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assist or induce another to do so, or do so through the acts of another;
(b) commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects;
(c) engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, except that it shall not be professional misconduct for a lawyer for a criminal law enforcement agency or regulatory agency to advise others about or to supervise another in an undercover investigation, unless prohibited by law or rule, and it shall not be professional misconduct for a lawyer employed in a capacity other than as a lawyer by a criminal law enforcement agency or regulatory agency to participate in an undercover investigation, unless prohibited by law or rule;
(d) engage in conduct in connection with the practice of law that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, including to knowingly, or through callous indifference, disparage, humiliate, or discriminate against litigants, jurors, witnesses, court personnel, or other lawyers on any basis, including, but not limited to, on account of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, employment, or physical characteristic;
(e) state or imply an ability to influence improperly a government agency or official or to achieve results by means that violate the Rules of Professional Conduct or other law;
(f) knowingly assist a judge or judicial officer in conduct that is a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct or other law;
(g) fail to respond, in writing, to any official inquiry by bar counsel or a disciplinary agency, as defined elsewhere in these rules, when bar counsel or the agency is conducting an investigation into the lawyer's conduct. A written response shall be made:
- (1) within 15 days of the date of the initial written investigative inquiry by bar counsel, grievance committee, or board of governors;
(2) within 10 days of the date of any follow-up written investigative inquiries by bar counsel, grievance committee, or board of governors;
(3) within the time stated in any subpoena issued under these Rules Regulating The Florida Bar (without additional time allowed for mailing);
(4) as provided in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure or order of the referee in matters assigned to a referee; and
(5) as provided in the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure or order of the Supreme Court of Florida for matters pending action by that court.
Except as stated otherwise herein or in the applicable rules, all times for response shall be calculated as provided elsewhere in these Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and may be extended or shortened by bar counsel or the disciplinary agency making the official inquiry upon good cause shown.
Failure to respond to an official inquiry with no good cause shown may be a matter of contempt and processed in accordance with rule 3-7.11(f) of these Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
(h) willfully refuse, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, to timely pay a child support obligation; or
(i) engage in sexual conduct with a client or a representative of a client that exploits or adversely affects the interests of the client or the lawyer-client relationship.
If the sexual conduct commenced after the lawyer-client relationship was formed it shall be presumed that the sexual conduct exploits or adversely affects the interests of the client or the lawyer-client relationship. A lawyer may rebut this presumption by proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the sexual conduct did not exploit or adversely affect the interests of the client or the lawyer-client relationship.
The prohibition and presumption stated in this rule do not apply to a lawyer in the same firm as another lawyer representing the client if the lawyer involved in the sexual conduct does not personally provide legal services to the client and is screened from access to the file concerning the legal representation.
Lawyers are subject to discipline when they violate or attempt to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assist or induce another to do so, or do so through the acts of another, as when they request or instruct an agent to do so on the lawyer's behalf. Subdivision (a), however, does not prohibit a lawyer from advising a client concerning action the client is legally entitled to take, provided that the client is not used to indirectly violate the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Many kinds of illegal conduct reflect adversely on fitness to practice law, such as offenses involving fraud and the offense of willful failure to file an income tax return. However, some kinds of offense carry no such implication. Traditionally, the distinction was drawn in terms of offenses involving "moral turpitude." That concept can be construed to include offenses concerning some matters of personal morality, such as adultery and comparable offenses, that have no specific connection to fitness for the practice of law. Although a lawyer is personally answerable to the entire criminal law, a lawyer should be professionally answerable only for offenses that indicate lack of those characteristics relevant to law practice. Offenses involving violence, dishonesty, breach of trust, or serious interference with the administration of justice are in that category. A pattern of repeated offenses, even ones of minor significance when considered separately, can indicate indifference to legal obligation.
A lawyer may refuse to comply with an obligation imposed by law upon a good faith belief that no valid obligation exists. The provisions of rule 4-1.2(d) concerning a good faith challenge to the validity, scope, meaning, or application of the law apply to challenges of legal regulation of the practice of law.
Subdivision (c) recognizes instances where lawyers in criminal law enforcement agencies or regulatory agencies advise others about or supervise others in undercover investigations, and provides an exception to allow the activity without the lawyer engaging in professional misconduct. The exception acknowledges current, acceptable practice of these agencies. Although the exception appears in this rule, it is also applicable to rules 4-4.1 and 4-4.3. However, nothing in the rule allows the lawyer to engage in such conduct if otherwise prohibited by law or rule.
Subdivision (d) of this rule proscribes conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. Such proscription includes the prohibition against discriminatory conduct committed by a lawyer while performing duties in connection with the practice of law. The proscription extends to any characteristic or status that is not relevant to the proof of any legal or factual issue in dispute. Such conduct, when directed towards litigants, jurors, witnesses, court personnel, or other lawyers, whether based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, employment, physical characteristic, or any other basis, subverts the administration of justice and undermines the public's confidence in our system of justice, as well as notions of equality. This subdivision does not prohibit a lawyer from representing a client as may be permitted by applicable law, such as, by way of example, representing a client accused of committing discriminatory conduct.
Lawyers holding public office assume legal responsibilities going beyond those of other citizens. A lawyer's abuse of public office can suggest an inability to fulfill the professional role of attorney. The same is true of abuse of positions of private trust such as trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, or agent and officer, director, or manager of a corporation or other organization.
A lawyer's obligation to respond to an inquiry by a disciplinary agency is stated in subdivision (g) of this rule and subdivision (h)(2) of rule 3-7.6. While response is mandatory, the lawyer may deny the charges or assert any available privilege or immunity or interpose any disability that prevents disclosure of a certain matter. A response containing a proper invocation thereof is sufficient under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. This obligation is necessary to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the disciplinary system.
Subdivision (h) of this rule was added to make consistent the treatment of attorneys who fail to pay child support with the treatment of other professionals who fail to pay child support, in accordance with the provisions of section 61.13015, Florida Statutes. That section provides for the suspension or denial of a professional license due to delinquent child support payments after all other available remedies for the collection of child support have been exhausted. Likewise, subdivision (h) of this rule should not be used as the primary means for collecting child support, but should be used only after all other available remedies for the collection of child support have been exhausted. Before a grievance may be filed or a grievance procedure initiated under this subdivision, the court that entered the child support order must first make a finding of willful refusal to pay. The child support obligation at issue under this rule includes both domestic (Florida) and out-of-state (URESA) child support obligations, as well as arrearages.
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Author: Caroline Gerardo
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Runaway Bob's Wacky Adventure Land
The standard size combat suit that the kid was wearing was sagging off his body. The bottom of the pants was rolled up to the ankles of the short soldier. This told him that the outfit was borrowed. That didn't make him feel much better, but at least it wasn't his government that was training kid soldiers again. His black hair looked like a crow's nest and Clint was just close enough to see the sadness in his too green eyes. The age that he saw lingering there was what drew Clint to the boy. He knew that look intimately. The kid had the eyes of a soldier who had been put through the meat grinder. His eyes were centuries older than his body and if Clint didn't know better he would have thought he was staring through a window to the past.
The kid was standing next to Coulson and two unknowns. The tall black man next to him stood like a policeman, but was scanning the area around like a paranoid bodyguard. If anything the other unknown man looked even more dangerous, but mostly because if the kid had the eyes of someone who had been put through a meat grinder than the man had the body. The scars went from looking years old to just scabbed over and most were deep. Clint had rarely seen someone so scared. Often times it was POWs that had the scars like this, but this man's scars were too varied in age to give a good impression on Clint. It didn't help that Clint couldn't quite place an age on him. The man could have been anywhere from thirty's to sixty's.
Though it was the way that the scarred man's hand rested on the boy's shoulder that made Clint want to put an arrow through his eye.
It was a tactic that Clint had seen many times before, and it had even been tried on him once. The handlers would act as guardians and even parental figures to the subject, causing an instinctive loyalty and family bond. This would cause the subject to see his duty more like a family obligation and be less inclined to betray the family later on.
It made Clint sick. The government was tricking kids into loving people who only saw them as the job - as expendable tools.
It was a minute later that Coulson waved him over. Coulson apparently thought he had spent enough time observing the new comers to get a good first impression.
"Hawkeye, I would like to introduce you to our tag-a-longs for this mission. They are joining us from across the pond. The British government has asked for our help with a little training." Clint could almost hear the grimace in his voice. Coulson turned back to the three unknowns. "This is Hawkeye, our resident sniper and lookout."
The black bodyguard started sizing him up. Clint watched his eyes trace over his shorter body, cataloging it. From the slight relax in posture Clint got the impression that the bodyguard thought he would be able to take Clint. He was wrong, but Clint knew better than to correct that misconception. People assumed that just because his specialty was long distance it meant that he wasn't as good at close quarter combat. When they attacked they would find out that wasn't the case at all.
The scarred man looked far more welcoming. He even smiled a little and held out his hand for a shake. Clint didn't take him up on it. The hand soon retreated.
The kid was the only one who looked uninterested. His eyes were scanning the surrounding area, in a similar manner to his bodyguard, having only spent a moment categorizing Clint and moving on. Clint was starting to get more and more flash backs to his younger self.
"This is Wolf," Coulson pointed to the scarred man, "King," the black bodyguard, "and Bolt." He nodded to the uninterested teen. As the kid pushed his hand through his hair Clint got a glimpse of how he got his name and wanted to shot something something again - preferably his two handlers. "This will be a closed mission, which means codenames only. I am Lynchpin." The teen looked a little interested in that, but seemed to be zoning out a little. Clint saw him rub the scar more than once.
"I'll take Bolt with me." Hawkeye quickly stated. Coulson looked a little surprised at that, but nodded. The kids handlers looked a little put out, but seemed to accept it quickly after the look he gave them. In fact, the only person who disagreed was the kid.
"I don't think that's the best idea." Bolt looked at him again.
"From your body type and posture I'd say you are a close combat fighter. That's fine. However, that is not all you need to know if you want to succeed. Your handlers and instructors have probably emphasized that to the detriment of other skills. You can learn from me if you give it a shot." Clint turned around and headed to the helicopter standing by. "You coming?"
A few seconds later the kid followed him, seemingly after getting approval from his handlers.
"You ever ride in a helicopter before?" Clint asked while hopping in and nodding to the pilot. The kid shook his head, but hopped in after Clint anyway. "First rule: Don't fall out. Dead bodies take paperwork and I already have way too much. Put these on." Clint handed the kid a pair of headphones. Putting on one himself soon after. "This will be a short flight. We will be landing on a rooftop close to the target from there we will roof jump until we are right next to it. We will arrive first. It is our job if get a lay of the land. Spot lookouts and guards. We are the eyes on this mission which means we have one of the most important jobs. If we screw up and miss something then our teammates could walk into a trap." Hawkeye waved at pilot who started the helicopter and took off.
Bolt didn't look nervous at all and Clint could see he even relaxed a little once the wind started flowing through the air. Clint could understand that feeling - he had always felt more at home in the air than on the ground.
It only took about five minutes to reach the target rooftop.
Clint took off the headphones and jumped out, bracing his legs. He turned turned back to the helicopter and to direct Bolt on the correct way to do it without injury only to find that the younger boy was already standing behind him - ready. He flipped on his comm-pack and nodded to Bolt to do the same. The kid flipped the switch on his suit and followed Hawkeye.
Clint quickly moved to the edge of the roof and paused before he jumped. He looked at the width between the building and back to Bolt. The boy's legs could be a determent in this part of the mission. They had scouted a little beforehand so Clint knew the exact route to take. However, the route had been organized based on his specific abilities, there was no telling if Bolt would be able to pull off all the jumps. Clint mentally shrugged off the worry, Bolt was a fully trained operative, he should be able to take care of himself.
"Keep up." Clint started running and didn't slow down. He gave a short hesitation after the first jump to make sure he made it before continuing on. The kid could either keep up or not. Clint would have preferred the latter, the less people he had to keep track of the better and he always tended to be distracted with kids on the field. The route he was taking was rough, but mostly straight. The kid was following quickly behind him. Clint didn't expect any different, but he had hoped.
"So, been doing this long?" Bolt asked quietly.
"Yes." Clint jumped over a balcony fence and started climbing a fire escape. It was quiet a little longer before the kid spoke again.
"I know that look in your eyes. The urge to protect me, to keep me safe off of the battlefield. You're thinking that I'm not trained enough to be on the mission and that I'm just a little kid that is in over his head. You shouldn't and I'm not."
Clint sighed a little. It was almost like a miniature Hawkeye was behind him.
"Kid, you don't have a clue what I'm thinking. You should be focusing on the mission and not worrying about me. Think about the job and only the job. We'll all be better off." Clint paused his running for a second on warmed up a little, the last jump was the biggest. "Don't fall." Clint took a running leap and slid to a stop on the next rooftop.
He immediately turned around and nodded to the kid. He watched with baited breath as the kid took in the jump and hyped himself up. This was the largest jump of the entire route, everything was downhill after this.
He couldn't help that his heart started beating a little faster when the kid jumped.
Clint couldn't stop the skip that happened.
Clint immediately ran and slid to the edge of the rooftop.
The kid's jump was too short. There was no way that he would make it to the edge of the building.
His heart was almost in his throat as he threw out his arm and tried to grab onto the kid. He calculated the trajectory of the boy quickly in his head. His heart fell. The kid wouldn't even make it to his arm.
He turned his head a little - he didn't want to look.
The hand that grabbed his arm caused his head to swivel back to the boy in disbelief. His hand clutched it unconsciously and he was pulling the kid up before he knew what was going on. The burn of the muscles in his arm as he pulled the boy to him was the only thing that was keeping him grounded.
When his back hit the gravel of the roof and the kid's weight lay on top of him, he allowed himself a sigh of relief. Bolt shouldn't have been able to make his hand, but Clint wasn't complaining.
"You okay kid?"
"Y-yeah. I-I think s-s-so." The kid jumped up quickly and shook off. "My name's Bolt."
"I just saved your life, I can call you whatever I want." Clint pushed himself to his feet and forced his heart's beating back into it's normal rhythm "You're lucky this is our stop." Clint crouched, pulled Bolt down, and walked to the edge of the rooftop.
The target of the mission was a rather boring looking warehouse in the middle of a bunch of boring warehouses. Which wasn't great for scenery, but made for a good inconspicuous hiding place for illegal activities. Clint had seen many like it in his time. Clint grabbed a pair of binoculars from his bag and handed them to Bolt. He hadn't needed them in awhile, but it was always good to come prepared.
"Start from the left side and go around. The building is large enough for a 15 minute route, which means we will be looking for 20 to make sure that we haven't missed any guards. There are scouts on three other roofs surrounding the building. We will call out the ones we spot over the comms. The scouts have their own closed circuit comm. At the end of the 20 minutes I will give the final count to Lynchpin as well as all the placements. He will tell us who to take out and when. After that, the infiltration team will head in. It is our job to provide backup and spot incoming hostiles. If you see something important you either tell me or you shout it over the comm. It you have only seconds to give a warning, don't tell me, tell the people that are going to get shot. This job is all about responsibility. You up for it?" Clint asked with a hard look in his eye. He couldn't afford for any weak links on this team. There was a reason he worked better alone than with a group, the responsibility got to him. However, Clint was sometimes more use to S.H.I.E.L.D as a scout than a spy.
"I can do it." Bolt said with youthful arrogance. Clint shook his head, but turned back to the target. He would look out for the kid, but the mission needed his full attention.
Harry panted as he leaned against the short wall of the rooftop.
He tried not to look at the body bags that the cleanup crew were zipping up a few feet away from him. Harry tried not to think about just how much the mission had gone to hell and how much he misjudged the man who saved his life more than once that night. A shadow fell over him and a pair of legs blocked his view of the body bags.
"You alive down there kid?" Hawkeye rested his head on the tip of a large bow that he was carrying.
Harry remembered how he had scoffed at the weapon when Hawkeye had pulled it out and started giggling. That weapon had saved his life at least three times that night and he had dismissed it as a medieval toy. From the way that Hawkeye was staring at him Harry must have let a few manic giggles escape him, yet he couldn't find it in himself to care. He was too tired.
"Come on kid, up you get." Hawkeye held out a hand for Harry to grab and pulled him up.
"Sorry, Hawkeye." Harry said as he stared at the six body bags on the rooftop. "I didn't do my job."
"The mission is over kid. You can call me Clint, Clint Barton." He didn't hold out his hand for an introduction, which made sense because once you saved the life of somebody and they saved yours it didn't really matter what your names were. Clint pushed on Harry's shoulders and turned his head away from the body bags. "And you did just fine, kid."
"I didn't. I could have been better. People got hurt and I..."
"Let me just stop you right there kid. People will always get hurt. Even if everyone does their job perfect people can still get hurt. Seeing as no one on our side died because you missed something, call it a good night and forget about it." Clint pushed Harry to the ladder to start climbing down.
"There were people though...they snuck up behind us and you were doing your job so well and I just...I missed..." Harry listlessly looked at the night skyline of the American city that he had been in for a total of five hours and had already killed someone in. Harry turned away from the depressing thought and climbed down.
"Kid, what is your specialty?"
"Close quarter combat."
"How many times have you played scout on a mission?"
"Just this once."
"So why on Earth do you suddenly think you're an expert at it. I've been doing this job for more than a decade and I still miss things. Stop feeling guilty and start enjoying yourself. So what the mission went FUBAR, that's what mission's tend to do and seeing as no one good died put this is the victory pile and move on."
Harry rubbed his eyes a little and jumped the remaining distance to the ground of the alley. Hawkeye quickly followed him.
"You saved my life tonight." Harry said a little out of it.
"Well, not to brag or anything, but that's kind of my job description." Hawkeye started pushing his shoulders again.
Harry rubbed his eyes again. Watching the battle had been a little like trying to find an exploding snitch in a pile of exploding snitches. There were too many things to look at and Harry didn't know how Hawkeye managed to know exactly who to hit and he never once missed.
"I'm sorry I didn't see those guys quicker." Harry said his mind still on the body bags that littered the roof.
"Bolt, you have to remember that I would have been on that rooftop alone if you hadn't been there and most likely would have been in much worse condition." Hawkeye pulled his sleeve a little and Harry suddenly realized that they weren't going back to the target or headquarters.
"Where are we going?"
"You seem like you could use a little break and I am going to give it to you. Don't worry about it." Hawkeye turned another corner and Harry followed him. They were about halfway down the street when Hawkeye turned to the side of a building and pressed on a keypad beside the door. Harry barely had a second to think before he was pushed through the open door into a rather spacious hallway and then pushed through another door that Hawkeye opened at the end.
"What is this place?" Harry asked.
"Oh, well. I have little nests like this stationed throughout the city. You never know when you need a safe place to crash." He rummaged around in a drawer and Harry could see him pulling out some clothes. "Here this should fit." Harry grabbed onto the pants and jumper that he was given. "I know it is a little old, but it should be warm enough and pretty comfortable. I can't stand to stay in mission gear after..." Hawkeye trailed off, but Harry understood. "You can use the bathroom, but then we are going out."
"You have something in mind?" Harry asked confused.
"Oh yeah, the perfect place for snot-nosed brats like you." Hawkeye poked him in the side.
"You are very different than how you were during the mission, Hawkeye."
"I told you, the mission is over I am not Hawkeye anymore, I am Clint Barton. Hawkeye is made of serious things. Hawkeye has the lives of men hanging on his ability to do his job. Hawkeye kills people for a living. Clint is not Hawkeye. Clint likes fast cars and easy women. Clint likes classical music and art galleries. Clint worries about paying the bills on time. What about you, Bolt?" Clint said while pulling off his shirt.
"Harry. My name is Harry - just Harry." Harry said softly and then rushed into the bathroom for a quick shower and change.
It was almost 15 minutes later when he came out fully dressed with wet hair.
"There you are. Let's go." Clint grabbed his arm and pulled him out of the room and down the hall to a staircase. Harry was dragged through another door into a car park and then lead down the row to a black Mercedes. "Jump in." Clint sat down in the driver's chair and adjusted the seat a little.
"Where are we going again?" Harry asked while sitting down.
"Someplace that every kid needs to go to." Clint pulled out of the parking lot and sped off down the road. Harry would have been a little worried at the speed if he hadn't just watched Clint kill a couple dozen men.
"I'm not a kid." Harry said as he stared at the lights flashing by.
"Yeah well, it's a place that adults need to go to every once in a while too." Clint sped up a little. Harry remained quiet for the rest of the trip.
The lights of the city flashed by the window. Harry could make out some of the street names and landmarks. He could stop his mind from memorizing them just in case he needed to go back the way he came without Clint's help.
Harry forced himself away from the window to look at his companion. The agent from the mission seemed almost invisible beneath the personality of the man.
As the minutes passed by he could see the tension draining from the other man's body and allowed his to do the same. He could do with some relaxing after the week that he had.
Harry closed his eyes and rested his head against the window - adrenaline draining from his body.
"We're here." The words and the abrupt stop caused Harry to flinch awake.
Runaway Bob's Wacky Adventure Land was not the place that Harry expected Clint to pull into. The building had a giant, colorful sign on it that was turned off. This indicated to Harry that it might be closed, but Clint didn't seem to care. Clint got out of the car and waved for Harry to follow.
"What is this place?" Harry asked while Clint walked up to the fenced in miniature golfing area.
"It's like a Chucky Cheese or whatever the British equivalent of that is. You know, an arcade with carnival games, bumper cars and stuff. It's tons of fun. Come on." Clint grabbed the edge of the fence and pulled himself over. Harry looked on, shocked.
"Are you breaking into a miniature golf park?" Harry was baffled.
"Yes, we are. Now get over here, or will I have to drag you?" The look in his eyes made Harry think that he wasn't exaggerating so Harry quickly grabbed the side of the fence and jumped over.
"What are we doing here?"
"I have found in my many years of service that the best cure to a mission gone wrong is a little bit of harmless fun. Of course, when harmless isn't possible than harmful can do, but I think you a little young for that yet." Clint walked to the side of the building and pulled out a set of lock picks.
"I'm not a kid." Harry said indignantly. He hadn't been a kid in a very long while. Clint looked back at him for a second before continuing to pick the lock.
"Maybe not, but you do look like the sort of person who needs to learn to enjoy the little things." Clint smiled as the door lock gave a click and swung open. He seemed to fumble around inside for a few seconds before the light went on and his hand appeared to pull Harry inside.
Harry paused for a second as the lights washed over him. Flashing lights lit up a hundred different machine all making noises and moving - he forced his adrenaline rush away again.
"I've never seen anything like this before." Harry was so caught up in amazement that he didn't notice the dark look the crossed Hawkeye's face. "My cousin had a birthday party at one of these places before, but I didn't get to go." Harry turned back to Clint. His eyes were lit up and for once Harry was looking the exact age he was. "Can I?"
"Of course. Run wild." Clint leaned against the way as Harry sped through the machines. Harry stopped in front of several before coming to a set of short lanes with balls and circles at the end of the lanes.
"What exactly is skee ball?"
It was almost an hour later that found Harry and Clint at the fake shooting gallery having a competition. Harry was losing. The game let out a loud dinging noise and Clint did a victory dance.
"This isn't fair, your job is marksmanship."
"You're just a sore loser." Clint said while jumping over the counter to grab a large stuffed elephant from the wall. "I think I'll just take this, but since I'm such a good sport I think I'll let you have it." Clint grinned for a second and threw the elephant at Harry. "There we go. The night is now complete, you have been pummeled with a stuffed animal. Much better than anything your handlers could do." Clint said leaning against the counter. Harry looked at him surprised.
"You mentioned that earlier, what are you talking about? What handlers?" Harry was surprised when Clint's face got serious all of a sudden.
"Wolf and King, they are your handler's aren't they?"
"What? No. I mean, not really...okay...sort of, but it's not what you think." Harry pushed the elephant to the side and stood up.
"Really? So what am I missing?" Clint asked leaning his chin on his hand. Harry blushed a little. He had never thought of Remus and Kingsley as handlers, over protective bodyguards, sure, but not handlers.
"It's not what you think. There are circumstances that you can't understand. They don't want me to learn this stuff, it's just...there isn't much of a choice." Harry said looking down a little. Voldemort had made sure of that.
"Oh? Let me give you a piece of ancient advice." Clint jumped over the counter and pushed up Harry's chin so he was looking at him. "There will always be wars. And because there are always wars, there are always going to be soldiers. For as long as there are soldiers there are going to be people trying to make a bigger and better soldier. And.." Clint paused and looked Harry straight in the eye. "There is always a choice." Clint bent and picked up the elephant from the floor then gave it to Harry. "To remember."
"Remember what?" Harry asked confused, but Clint had already turned away. He grabbed something out of his pocket that Harry couldn't see and started to turn off the lights in the room.
"Come on, I best get you back before we start an international incident." Clint pushed Harry out the front door of the building and Harry got a glimpse of what he held in his hand. Clint pushed the key into the door lock and turned.
"Wait. You had the key this whole time?" Harry looked at him surprised. "That means... Do you own this store?" Harry asked shocked.
Clint nodded at Harry and started pushing him back to the car.
"So why did we break in? Why do you own that place at all? It's not exactly the store I would picture you owning." Harry said while getting in slowly. He wasn't all that excited to go back.
"To help me remember." Clint said.
"To enjoy the little things. To remember that sometimes it's okay not to have the world on your shoulders. Sometimes it's okay to just be a kid."
AN: Cool. So. This story is happening. It will probably be drabble-like things where Harry meets all of the Avengers/supporting cast. Whatever. We'll see.
The bug has bit,
PS. Have you noticed that the Review button is getting ever more obnoxious. It is giant and very blue now, is it? I swear the next thing you know it will take up half a page and you won't be able to read the rest of the story without reviewing. Meh. Rant done.
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The U.S. women's national team will compete in Group F during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. France hosts the tournament, which runs June 7 to July 7.
Below is the USWNT's group play schedule, with all three games airing on Fox. The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout phase.
Tuesday, June 11 at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims. Team USA won, 13-0.
Sunday, June 16 at Parc des Princes in Paris. Team USA won, 3-0.
Thursday, June 20 at Stade Océane in Le Havre. Team USA won, 2-0.
Round of 16: U.S.A. vs. Spain
Monday, June 24 at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims. Team USA won, 2-1.
Quarterfinals: U.S.A. vs. France
Friday, June 28 at 3 p.m. at Parc des Princes in Paris. Team USA won, 2-1.
Semifinals: U.S.A. vs. England
Tuesday, July 2 at 3 p.m. at Stade de Lyon. Team USA won, 2-1.
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The freed Dapchi schoolgirls have left Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, to Maiduguri, Borno State, amidst heavy security.
The girls arrived Damaturu at about 3 p.m. but did not stop over at the Government House as earlier expected.
The federal government had earlier said 101 of the 110 kidnapped girls were released.
The girls were said to have been attended to at the Dapchi General hospital before they were conveyed in some mini buses and coaster luxury buses escorted by heavy military personnel. The soldiers were led by the General Officer Commanding 3-Division, Ben Ahanotu, a brigadier general.
The convoy of the girls only stopped at the NNPC Mega station for fueling before they took off for Damaturu.
Journalists were prevented from taking photos of the girls in the vehicles as they were being served light refreshment before embarking on the 135km trip to Maiduguri.
One of the soldiers told PREMIUM TIMES that the girls are being taken to the Theater command headquarters in Maiduguri where they would be received by some ministers sent by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, led the government delegation that received them.
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An international group of clinicians and scientists representing the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) published the first-ever clinical practice guideline for using CYP2D6 genotype to guide tamoxifen therapy in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Tamoxifen is a hormonal agent used for the prevention and treatment of premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive. CYP2D6 genotype is an inherited factor that alters the metabolism of tamoxifen.
“The goal of the CPIC Guideline for CYP2D6 and tamoxifen therapy is to provide clinicians information that will allow the interpretation of clinical CYP2D6 genotype tests so that the results can be used to guide prescribing of tamoxifen when genotype information is available,” says Matthew Goetz, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist, who is the lead author. “The consensus of the consortium tamoxifen group was that there was sufficient evidence to use CYP2D6 genotype to assist with clinical recommendations for women who are being considered for tamoxifen for early stage estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.”
Tamoxifen is converted through the process of liver metabolism into forms that result in greater anti-estrogenic potency and anti-tumor activity than the parent drug. Antiestrogens are a class of drugs which prevent estrogens from mediating their biological effects in the body.
"The work of the consortium is an example of Mayo’s commitment to taking a comprehensive, collaborative team science approach to deliver advanced genomic medicine to our patients. We work with other academic medical centers, hospitals, and clinics to bring the latest discoveries to improve the practice of medicine." - Matthew Goetz, M.D.
“The work of the consortium is an example of Mayo’s commitment to taking a comprehensive, collaborative team science approach to deliver advanced genomic medicine to our patients. We work with other academic medical centers, hospitals, and clinics to bring the latest discoveries to improve the practice of medicine,” says Dr. Goetz.
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AAC is the “GREENEST” concrete product worldwide as there are no toxic emissions or waste during the manufacturing process. The production process involves curing aerated concrete in a pressurized steam chamber, known as an autoclave, to give AAC its strength. Panels reinforced with steel wire net can be used to build structures as high as five stories. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a very strong but lightweight and easy-to-use construction material for load bearing and cladding on commercial and residential buildings. AAC comes in floor, wall and roof panels as well as blocks.
Wall Panels (cladding internally and externally) Wall panels are a single mass unit that can take the place of multi-step construction processes. For example, wall panels replace steel sheets, wood studs, insulation and gypsum board in a single installation. An experienced crew of eight can set 80 panels a day with one small crane, and variable thicknesses of 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 cm.
Floor Slabs & Panels system up to 5 floors. One of the differences is the key molded into the side of the panel to allow for rebar and grout to be set between panels and tied through the ring beam to create an integrated system when complete. Floor panels can easily be used in any project that
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1) Energy and Atmosphere: AAC may contribute to energy efficiency credits. When combined with efficient windows and roof system, the envelope contributes to overall energy conservation.
2) Materials and Resources: The intent of the facility reuse credit is to create a rationale for utilizing as much of the original structure as possible within the confines of the new design or intended use. The AAC site construction system generates approximately 1% material waste.
3) Indoor Environment and Air Quality: Environment and Air Quality Credit 4: Low emitting materials. AAC has no volatile organic compounds.4.Innovation and Design Process: Innovation and Design: AAC contributes to an Integrated Pest Management Plan. Rodents have no place to travel within AAC -ID Credit 1-1.4 – Innovation in Design: (1-4 Points)
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• Sustainable: Resistant to Mold and Termites
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The future of paramedic representation in Australasia
You will have read the recent join communiqué from Peter Jurkovsky, President of Paramedics Australasia and Marty Nichols, Chair of Australian & New Zealand College of Paramedicine about the proposed merger of the two organisations into a new entity, the ‘Australasian College of Paramedicine’.
As the former heads of the respective bodies at the time of the last merger attempt, we have been involved and contributed to the numerous discussions that have preceded this announcement.
Our two organisations have been coming closer together over recent years, working together on some joint ventures and today, our vision and intent is clear and aligned. To continue in parallel and potentially waste opportunities through duplication and competition is not a sensible future for either entity. It is time to come together and work together as one organisation for the benefit of you the members and more broadly the profession.
This merger will benefit the members of our organisations by reunifying our collective voices, creating one strong entity that is well placed for advancing the future of our profession. The new entity will be stronger, bigger and better placed to carry our profession forward. This is particularly important now paramedics are registered in Australia, and are very close to registration in New Zealand.
By coming together as single strong professional association, the Australasian College of Paramedicine will be indisputable as the peak body for paramedicine in Australasia.
We ask you to join us in working together to advance this proposal to reunify.
Ian Patrick ASM FPA LMPA
Peter Lang FANZCP
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Hair- How To Get Hair That Will Make Other’s Envious?
How to get hair that makes others envious? What qualities are needed for that? How to manage hair so that it remains healthy at all the times and how to avoid hair damage?
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How to get hair that makes others envious? What qualities are needed for that? How to manage hair so that it remains healthy at all the times and how to avoid hair damage? Some important questions that need to be answered to get hair that makes others envious. Here are few quick tips-
Hair Care Tip 1
Brush gently. Don’t brush wet hair. Untangle hair with fingers gently. Any rough action will damage the cuticle and expose the shaft. This causes long-term damage to the hair. Keep your cuticles healthy and half the battle is won. Cuticles are like the walls of a house. If the walls are strong the house will remain strong, otherwise everything wille down.
Hair Care Tip 2
Healthy cuticles- to manage the health of the cuticles use a leave in conditioner. Don’t use harsh detergents or soaps on the hair. Avoid all types of chemical treatments and avoid heat as much as possible. All the chemical treatments damage the cuticle. Otherwise they would not work. Keep away from sunshine because sun damages hair. Wear a hat that does not allow light to enter. Whenever you go for a swim in the sea, wear a protective cap and take bath immediately afterwards. Chlorine in the swimming pools can damage the hair. Take protection from that. After swimming in the pool, use a detergent that will neutralize the chlorine. If you don’t take these steps, you may even suffer hair loss.
These are some small tips to protect your hair. Like Rome, good and healthy scalp hair does not build in a day. Take care everyday and get envious looks from others.
This article is only forrmative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any oue or damage resulting fromrmation obtained from this article. | <urn:uuid:3d436c86-2ea7-4b04-98af-f6c856199c0b> | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | http://teamhcgdiet.com/hcg-diet-beauty/hair-how-to-get-hair-that-will-make-other-s-envious/ | 2019-08-21T16:49:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027316075.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190821152344-20190821174344-00378.warc.gz | en | 0.946683 | 499 |
If you’re currently in a relationship and have been looking for any signs of your man losing interest in you, then chances are things don’t quite seem how they should. Although there could be any number of reasons for this, he could just be having a difficult period in his life that does not actually have anything to do with you at all. On the other hand, however, you want to know if your concerns for his interest level in you are justified.
In any long-term relationship, dating is arguably one of the most exciting and enjoyable parts. Everything is new as you look forward each and every encounter with him. When he’s not around you may often find yourself day-dreaming about the two of you together, while when you’re face to face, the string of butterflies in your stomach is an all too common and thrilling experience.
Flirty texts and long talks over the phone are frequent with sexual innuendo and exciting ambiguity. As an unmistakable chemistry arises, your hopes on the possibility of a proper relationship inevitably ensue. After subsequent dating encounters, it soon becomes official that you’re a couple.
However, just as it is with any long-term relationship, you will inevitably hit some rough patches along the way. Sometimes these rough patches can be quite difficult, causing some women to believe that their man is not interested in them anymore, which may sometimes actually turn out to be the case.
When faced with this kind of situation, every woman should keep in mind the definitive signs that point towards your man losing interest in order to get clear on what might be going on in his head.
Below are some of the most common signs that suggest your fella may be losing interest.
Related article: Is He Losing Interest Or Has Just Gotten Comfortable?
Top 10 Signs That Your Man May Be Losing Interest
- 1 Top 10 Signs That Your Man May Be Losing Interest
- 1.1 Lack of Communication
- 1.2 Disinterest In Spending Time With You
- 1.3 Lack of Affection
- 1.4 Becoming Vague
- 1.5 Over-Emphasis On The Annoying Bits
- 1.6 Lack Of Interest In Labeling What You Have
- 1.7 Sudden Interest In Other Ladies
- 1.8 Lack Of Effort in Relationship Matters
- 1.9 Subtle Or Apparent Rudeness
- 1.10 Becoming Distant
Lack of Communication
A sudden and somewhat unexplained lack of communication is our first sign. During the infancy of any relationship, men tend to be very active communicators with their woman. They often text, email, and call in a very attentive way. This interest in constant communication with you can often be attributed to his curiosity about you as well as genuine desire to get to know you better. Thus over time, while the relationship grows, there is bound to be a reduction in communication, which is normal.
However, when you experience total black out with regards to communication, this is a sign that the man you are dating is or has already lost interest in you as well as the relationship you have with him.
Related Article: Why Is He Pulling Away?
Disinterest In Spending Time With You
A man giving you his time is the ultimate show of interest in you. In an era where we all have lots of interest and a career to pursue, a man taking a few hours out of his day to spend time with you is a strong show of interest.
The amount of time you spend together may naturally vary over time as the relationship progresses. Nevertheless, when he increasingly does not make plans to see you or spend time with you, it shows that he is losing interest in you or the relationship.
Lack of Affection
Even though the show of affection may gradually decrease as your relationship matures, ideally it should not seize altogether. Every now and again men who are interested in their women will make an effort to show how much the women in their live means to them. As such, if he does not show any affection towards you at all or when he does, he seems somewhat distant, it might point towards a loss of interest.
A man losing interest may also start to become quite vague. He may initially share his hopes and dreams with you and be clearly including you in his visions of the future in the early stages of a relationship. When it comes to talking about his day, he will also usually want to share all the interesting little details with you.
However, if he starts to be vague on what he has been up to and doesn’t seem to have much interest in sharing the little things with you, anymore, then he may be starting to lose interest.
Over-Emphasis On The Annoying Bits
A man losing interest in you will increasing point out your flaws (and everyone has flaws). Furthermore, he will hint as to how much he cannot stand your flaws. His inability (and sometimes unwillingness) to overlook the things, which you have had all along during your relationship, can point towards a possible loss of interest on his part.
Lack Of Interest In Labeling What You Have
If you have been dating for a while but for some reason, your man does not seem willing nor ready to label your what you have together as a relationship then there may be an issue with his commitment. Also, a lack of interest or willingness to discuss plans with you, even if they are simple vacation plans, then you can assume he is not really interested in you, at least not for the long term.
Related Article: How To Get Your Man To Commit To You
Sudden Interest In Other Ladies
If you note that your man is increasingly interested in other women – say through excessive flirting or gorping when the two of you are out together – he may be somewhat losing interest in you.
See More: Why Married Men Cheat On Their Wives
Lack Of Effort in Relationship Matters
If he does not make an effort to make things work with you – never compromising, or becoming disinterested in your date nights – he is either a shallow pig or he is really not that bothered.
If your man does genuinely want to be with you, then he will make an effort to please you and will certainly take an interest in any issues concerning your relationship.
Subtle Or Apparent Rudeness
While some men come with an aura of frankness, if you notice your man has picked a tendency of being rude towards you, then he may be losing interest in you. Rudeness emerges from annoyance, which is intrinsically linked to a loss of interest.
Ultimately, a man losing interest in you will come across as distant, both with his feelings and with his presence. You will feel based on your history and the experience of being around him during your relationship this obvious change in his character.
Although some of these signs may be present in a relationship now and then for various reasons, that alone does not necessarily mean that he is losing interest in you.
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A Peterlee company has been named winner of the North East National Apprenticeship Awards 2015 in the Medium Employer of the Year category.
Sotech, of Traynor Way, will now be entered into the national finals in London on January 26.
The awards, now in their twelfth year, are run by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognise excellence in businesses that grow their own talent with apprentices, and apprentices who have made a significant contribution to their workplaces.
On accepting the award, director Richard Egginton, said: “The whole team is thrilled and humbled to have won this award.
“As a company, we have been employing apprentices since 1984, and more than half of our team once started as apprentices. Sotech is built on apprenticeships and to be recognised like this is rewarding for Sotech, for our many apprentices and for the overall bid to introduce more apprenticeships across the UK.
“We are proud to be representing the North East against winners from the other 11 region. I would like to personally thank Profound, Hartlepool College, East Durham College and Apollo Academy School for providing us with such a high calibre of apprentices over the years. We’re now looking ahead to the national final!”
Claire Ryan added:“We work closely with East Durham College to promote and fill our many apprenticeship schemes and I would like to thank the team there for all their support.” | <urn:uuid:cec8cd5e-5f9c-440e-8d8b-b6ca111fe8b5> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/business/firm-names-winner-of-apprenticeship-awards-1-7582537 | 2018-02-20T17:09:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813059.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220165417-20180220185417-00732.warc.gz | en | 0.969574 | 299 |
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David sent this over the American Thanksgiving holiday, when I was holed up visiting relatives with no internet or computer, so my apologies for the last post. Full text after the break.
“Past, Present And Future”
A blog in three parts
By David Wingrove – Saturday 30th November 2013
One – And The Evening Sings In A Voice Of Amber…
I was just nineteen years and one month old when Al Stewart, the English singer-songwriter, put out his classic album, Past, Present and Future. I was captivated, at first, by the long, (nine minutes fifty seconds) track, “Nostradamus”, which ends the album. But as the years passed, there was one single track that I kept returning to time and again, “Roads To Moscow”, itself a lengthy song, at eight minutes, its subject matter ‘Operation Barbarossa’, Hitler’s invasion of Russia in June 1941. It’s a great song, wonderfully lyrical, a poem set to music. And some while later, while listening to the song, I launched out on a lengthy short story, called “When The Snows Come”, about Hitler and the campaign, and a time traveller who tries to change things and help the Nazis win the war.
We’re talking about the early eighties here. I was sharing a flat with my darling Susan in Islington, and though I was perceived by most people to be only a critic/editor/reviewer of the genre, I had been writing science fiction – SF stories, that is – for the best part of eleven years. As an unpublished writer, I was very much one of the lesser members of our writing group, which we called WRITER’S BLOC. The other writers were all published, and one – Rob Holdstock, had even won the World Fantasy award for his novel, Mythago Wood. The others? Garry Kilworth, Lisa Tuttle, Chris Evans, Simon Ings, Bobby Lamming, Dave Garnett and Geoff Ryman. It was Geoff who, when I presented my far from short 65-pager to the group, suggested that I develop a larger framework to my story and turn it into a novel.
It was a good idea, only I was working on this wee little Chinese-oriented project, and so I left it as it was, a big, sprawling second draft which, in a much rewritten form, now forms Part 2 of the first volume of the trilogy, “In The Footsteps Of Napoleon”. Read the rest of this entry » | <urn:uuid:a80e203f-0abc-4971-865c-b9022b4851e9> | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | http://www.ofgiftsandstones.com/ | 2014-07-28T14:20:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1406510260734.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20140728011740-00153-ip-10-146-231-18.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966698 | 548 |
Experts predict that people age 65 and older will represent nearly 20% of the U.S. population by 2030. Currently, social workers in most settings work with older adults and their families on a regular basis yet may not have specialized training for the unique psychosocial issues facing this population.
SSA’s Clinical Practice with Older Adults Program is designed for professionals with post-graduate experience who want to enhance their knowledge about work with older adults. Courses will provide information on contemporary theories and best practices in work with older adults and their families. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to integrate these new competencies into their daily practice.
Class size is limited to 20 participants and the program structure emphasizes participation with a cohort of colleagues. This will expand perspectives on ways to apply knowledge. It will also create a network of peers for continued learning.
The program begins February 1, 2019 and concludes April 5, 2019. Ten weekly sessions take place on Friday mornings, 9:00am - Noon, at The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. A continental breakfast is provided prior to each class.
Specific dates are listed with course descriptions HERE
Applications to the spring 2019 program should be submitted by December 21 as follows:
The application process requires:
- Completed application form
- Brief personal statement reflecting your interest in the program
Mail application materials to:
The Professional Development Program
The University of Chicago
School of Social Service Administration
969 E 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field required; advance degrees welcome.
A minimum of two years of post-graduate experience required.
Participants who complete the program receive 30 CEUs, including three hours of Cultural Competence and three hours of Ethics to satisfy the CE requirement for Illinois social workers.
The Professional Development Program at SSA is a State of Illinois licensed provider of continuing education for social workers, clinical psychologists, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. License numbers: 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.
Stipends are available. Please indicate your request to be considered for a stipend on the application form.
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Bristol City have been handed a boost ahead of their match with Hull City tomorrow with creative spark Evandro set to miss out for the visitors.
Tigers’ manager, Nigel Adkins, confirmed his side will be without the Brazilian’s services for the Bristol City game in his press conference ahead of the clash.
He said: “It’s fair to say it’s probably going to be a few weeks before he’s back.
“That’s a blow because I think everyone knows what I think about Evandro. That care and attention, that link up play in the attacking third.”
"He never gives the ball away and he creates. It’s a shame he’s not available at the moment.”
Adkins has also predicted defender Stephen Kingsley to miss out, adding: “With Stephen Kingsley, I’m not sure. I don’t think he’ll be ready. We’ll have to wait and see.”
Visiting Hull City currently, dwell in 23rd place in the Championship and face The Robins on a winless run of six games.
Although, they can expect skipper Markus Henriksen to compete for a place in the side after he was unavailable over the weekend.
“Markus wasn’t ready for Saturday, unfortunately…He played two international games for Norway during the international [break] and picked up a head injury in the second of those.
“I’d like to think he’ll be available for Wednesday.”
In addition to Henriksen, influential midfielder, Dan Batty is expected to be fit enough to face City.
The young midfielder limped off in Hull’s 1-1 draw with Preston on Saturday, Oct 20, but it is not yet understood if Nigel Adkins if prepared to risk playing Batty.
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OK. So you don't want to serve God or even believe in Him given your current spiritual state. I don't blame you. I wouldn't either if I was in your shoes. In fact, I have never met a person who naturally wants to serve God. Man's "wiring" is too messed up for that sort of thing.
But what if your heart was changed? What if God gave you a new heart and a new mind? What if God placed His holy Presence within you, and you began to experience things you have never experienced?
Now hold that thought.
It is impossible for you to know for sure that God won't do that for you. Simply impossible. Even if your heart is rock hard toward God, there is no way you can know for sure what a new heart would do for you. | <urn:uuid:d839e9a2-82ee-48f2-949e-75194c4ae7f0> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://www.christianpost.com/news/a-heart-full-of-living-water-112660/ | 2015-11-27T01:05:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398447881.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205407-00262-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.985807 | 169 |
Thursday, March 8, 2007
second charka (Svadisthana)
Union, ability to relate to others.
Stored emotions, guilt, resentment and blame.
Second chakra is literally and symbolically the birth canal, it is where new ideas, life and creativity are birthed. It resonates union and connection, our relationships with others and the world around us. It corresponds with the water element in the body.
The second chakra is the source of our creativity. Some people may think that they are not very creative, but creativity is within all of us, from how we decide to dress in the morning, to what kinds of food we like to eat. Our free will and choice is birthed from our second chakra. Free will is an expression of one’s creativity. When we pursue our creative desires, our inner passions, then we feel we have a sense of control. But when one is unable to express their will, or make something happen, or if out of fear one’s desires are crushed, then this may results in one feeling they have lost control.
New ideas and creativity are important to express, it is not that one has to fulfill their desire. Attachment to the fulfillment of desire is not the goal. It is more the expression or act to release that energy within. In some cases it means channeling that energy or desire, especially if it is harmful to oneself or another. It is not possible to fulfill or completely satisfy all of one’s desires. To make the endeavor or effort can be enough, or to except and recognize ones urges may be satisfactory.
The second chakra is located in the hips, pelvic region, the lower back and lower abdominals. It covers our sexual organs, which resonates union. On a physical level male and female come together to unite to create life, on a more subtle plain and energetic level this area symbolizes our union with everything and everyone around us. It is the heart of relationships. How we reciprocate with others and how we react in a given situation forms our relationship with individuals and the world around us. From stable and deep relationships we grow and flourish as individuals, our creative power is alive and our ability to flow with life’s challenges is unobstructed.
We seek fulfilling relationships, whether from our parents, friends or spouse, but in many cases we are let down, hurt and disappointed. It is easy to hold guilt or blame another or oneself. If we do not face our emotions and experiences, or if we are unable to process them, then they are stored and held in the hip and pelvic region of the body. In many cases causing illness, tightness and pain in those area.
Fear often prevents that natural flow of our creative energy, and it obstructs us functioning in healthy relationships. Due to bad experiences we build up fears and unconscious negative behavioral patters. These impressions shape our lives and how we react and relate to people and circumstances. Out of fear we cover up, it may be our inner desires that we are unable to birth, or our trapped emotions.
Resentment, blame and guilt are the emotions that relate to the second chakra. The ability to forgive and to except is the heart to letting go.
The hips are the key to flexibility in body and mind. It mirrors our flexibility in our relationships, not getting stuck with our own agenda, it mirrors our creative power and our flexibility to be able to let go of control.
Teaching yoga, I see how individuals are sometimes cut off from the mobility of the hips and pelvic region. It is not a matter of being physically flexible, but of being conscious and aware of the healing energy that can be generated into the pelvis. Through drawing the prana (life) force into the body by activating the Mula bandha lock, this will brings the first and second chakra alive, I often see it in my students when they turn on the energetic power of mula bhanda. There is movement and power (shakti) in the pelvic region.
target specific area that are charged with second chakra issues:
Hip Flexors (tensor fascia latta TFL), quad and upper thigh (psoas), lower abdominals, lower back, sacrum, kidneys and adrenal.
When TFL, hip flexors and psoas, quads are tight they distort the relationship of the pelvis to the spine and the overall relationship of the skeleton to gravity, causing a sway of the back syndrome or hyper-lordosis. This causes the shoulders and head to pitch forward, the tailbone tip up and back, the waist and hip joints are then compressed. (Julian walker, yoga and the charkas)
Opening these specific areas, help bring blood into the sexual organs, preventing and aiding recovery for illnesses related to those areas, e.g.: endometriosis, fibroids, infertility, and for men prostrate related issues.
Out of fear, numbness and bad experiences we become unconscious of our own body and how to move it, how to breathe into it, and how to connect with the life forces within our very being. Yoga ignites that fire of conscious awareness through the breath. In deep hip-openers, the breath is the key to open and tap into our creative power that is beyond our imagination and minds thoughts. The breath is the key to free our hips and pelvis from our trapped emotions of guilt, blame and resentment. These emotions are hidden deep, stuff from many lives may be stored there. We don’t even know what is coming up, that is not important. The release is important, you do not have to analyze it, just let it go, and feel freer, and lighter.
*Hero’s pose/reclined/ half heroes pose with variations. (Stenches psoas)
*Lunges (quad stench)
Camel against the wall. Strengthens and stenches frontal thigh.
*Half frog reclined on belly version (frontal thigh, Psoas)
*King pigeon, 1,2,3.
Standing goddesses pose
*Cobra (lower back)
Half or full lotus
Hanuman asana in an upright position
*Seated parigasana, seated gate shutting pose (hip flexors)
*Twisting side angle (hip flexor)
*Poses that isolate high charge points for 2nd chakra.
The power of mantra will again take one to a different dimension. Deeper than the breath is spiritual sound vibration. Chanting mantra in a tight hip-opener can empower one to tap into divine power, why struggle alone, when you have access to a power greater than yourself. Mantra immediately connects you to that power. Just like material sounds establishes our relationship with the material forces, for example the sound of the washing machine or the cars outside, these external sounds brings our consciousness to the external world, but when chanting spiritual sound we begin to establish our relationship with the spiritual power in our lives.
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About Spain Trails
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Based on the clients interest and budget, we will start by designing an itinerary, selecting the hotels, handling the transportation and suggesting activities. We will then confirm all bookings and confirmations, produce a Personalized Roadbook, with tips and suggestions and pre-program the GPS according to the client’s itinerary on a day-to-day basis. These materials are supplemented with an exclusive Guidebook of Spain, written and produced with our inside knowledge. When on location, should clients need any assistance, support or additional information, they can contact our travel consultants via a helpline number, available every day for 24 hours.
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Photos: Mark Baran
Seabird Research on Machias Seal Island
By Mark Baran
JANUARY 30, 2020 — Far offshore, at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, lies a small island of fewer than 25 acres, bustling with seabirds. Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills scuttle among the boulders, while Arctic Terns soar overhead, periodically swooping at any person who intrudes too close to their nest. This is Machias Seal Island, a true mecca for seabird aficionados in eastern North America.
Every May, thousands of seabirds arrive on this island to breed, departing as soon as their chicks are big enough in July or August. There are currently seven seabird species that breed on Machias Seal Island (Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Common Murres, Arctic and Common Terns, Leach’s Storm-Petrels, and Common Eiders), making this island one of the most diverse seabird breeding sites in eastern Canada. Recent nesting attempts by Northern Gannets may soon bring this number up to eight.
With so many birds, the island is a natural choice for seabird monitoring and research. Every summer since 1995, a field crew from the University of New Brunswick spends several months on the island, following different parts of the seabirds’ lives. Ongoing research projects focus on three major aspects of their ecology: survival, reproductive success, and diet.
Figure 1. Observation blinds are used to conduct resighting and provisioning stints. The roofs are a popular loafing area for puffins. Photo by Mark Baran
Survival research is based on long-term banding data from Machias Seal Island and several other islands in the Gulf of Maine. The birds breeding on these islands move and disperse between colonies as part of a larger Gulf of Maine meta-population, rather than members of distinct colonies.
The first step in conducting a banding study is to get uniquely-numbered bands on birds. To do this, we trap puffin, Razorbill, and tern adults early in the field season with box or treadle traps. Any birds we catch are weighed, banded, and measured, before being released. Late in the season, chicks are banded at the nest, before they can take wing and elude capture.
Figure 2. A geolocator-tagged (device attached to green leg band) puffin returns to the colony with fish for its chick. Photo by Mark Baran
Survival estimates are based on re-encounters with banded birds, which come in the form of either recaptures or re-sights. Recapturing is done much the same as capturing birds, while re-sighting uses a spotting scope or binoculars to read the band numbers of individuals at a distance. We enter the band numbers into a massive database of Gulf of Maine seabirds where we can look up their banding and encounter history. Some of the birds we see were first banded more than 20 years ago.
Research on Reproductive Success
As Machias Seal Island is first and foremost a breeding colony, reproductive success rates are a key measure of how the birds are doing. We monitor a subset of several species’ nests of throughout the season.
Terns build their nests on the ground or in vegetation, so we flag new nests as they appear. Once the chicks have hatched, we periodically measure their weight and wing chord to examine the growth rate. Chicks are considered fledged at 20 days, at which point some can fly and would be very difficult to catch.
Figure 3. Arctic Terns build their nests on rocks, gravel, or vegetation. They typically lay one or two eggs. Photo by Mark Baran
Puffins, Razorbills, and Storm-Petrels are burrow-nesters, laying their eggs in excavated sod burrows or rock crevices. We check select burrows early in the season for an egg, then check again a few weeks later to see if there is a chick. We follow the chicks, much like for the terns. For Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills, once the chicks are old enough to fledge, we check burrows every few days to see whether the chick has left the burrow to start its life at sea. Storm-Petrel chicks are not old enough to fledge by the time the crew departs in August, so we cannot monitor fledging success.
After eggs hatch, adult seabirds must bring back food for chicks. Fortunately for us, many seabirds bring back prey (usually fish) hanging out of their bill. We spend a good portion of our time in June and July doing provisioning watches from blinds, whereby we watch a set of nests for three hours and record every feeding that an adult brings in. For each feeding, we note the prey species, number, and approximate size relative to the length of the bird’s beak. To supplement the provisioning watches, we collect samples both opportunistically of dropped prey in the colony and from mist net diet sampling of puffins. We weigh and measure the collected fish to approximate the mass of prey being brought in during provisioning stints.
Student Research on Overwinter Movement
While the ongoing research is good for understanding the birds at the colony, we don’t know much about the birds’ winter habits. To remedy this, we deployed geolocator tags on puffins, Razorbills, and murres to see where they go and to infer what sort of conditions they may encounter. From the tags we have retrieved, we can get an idea of overwinter movements for these three species.
Most puffins spend the autumn and winter months around the Gulf of Maine, moving southward (as far as Cape Hatteras, NC) in February and March before returning to the colony in May. Razorbills follow a similar strategy, typically closer to shore than the puffins, with some individuals spending part of the winter in the Bay of Fundy.
Three of the five murres remained within the Gulf of Maine throughout the winter, while two visited Newfoundland for the autumn. These two, along with a few puffins and razorbills, likely visit this area to feast on seasonally abundant capelin. Unfortunately for the murres, they may become prey themselves in the Turr Hunt, wherein residents of Newfoundland and Labrador hunt for this traditional food source (Turr is the local name for murres).
Figure 4. Map showing overwinter movement of two Common Murres to Newfoundland. Data are derived from SSAS archival light geolocator (GLS) tags. Photo by Mark Baran
The future for these seabirds is somewhat uncertain. While we’ve seen dietary shifts and warming waters, the birds still have successful breeding seasons. However, since many of these seabirds are long-lived (some over 30 years), we may not be able to discern population-level changes for several years. This is just one reason, among many, why we will continue every summer to monitor and study the seabirds of Machias Seal Island. | <urn:uuid:dda6d07c-3413-42dc-b160-d806ad8b350c> | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | https://www.naturenb.ca/2020/01/31/nb-naturalist-feature-seabird-research-on-machias-seal-island/ | 2023-03-31T13:00:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949642.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331113819-20230331143819-00721.warc.gz | en | 0.943267 | 1,502 |
Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) reported a 44 percent increase in carpet recycling in the fourth quarter of 2019. While the growth was positive, it fell short from the group's projections by 24 percent due to two recycled output projects, both CARE grant recipients, being delayed due to factors beyond their control.
While the normal Q4 seasonal slowdown was observed, and considering sales of new carpet set another new low, recycled output remained strong, according to CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples, Ph.D. In terms of collection, Q4 ended with 73 public drop-off sites, an increase of 20 sites over the end of 2018. CARE 2019 collections were up 28 percent over 2018, and the number of counties serviced rose by three to 50.
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First introduced in the Pre-Fall 2014 Collection, the Chloe Bags Cyber Monday Replica Drew Bag instantly captured the attention of the fashion world. It was truly love at first sight and within few months after it’s first-release, bloggers and celebrities were seen carrying this beautiful round-shaped shoulder bag on the street. But its rapid fame was not surprising at all, have you ever spotted such unique design before? No, and that’s why it’s a rare gem. Try to sling it on your shoulder once and you will get hooked forever – It’s like an addiction.
Every part of the Chloe Bags Black Friday Sale Replica Drew Bag is so Chloe-ish. It’s a casual chic handbag, but it can also be matched with formal clothing like a dress or suit. The design is truly a masterpiece and while it’s crafted with a stunning front flap, the majority of the attention actually goes to the beautiful hardware, especially the center lock, which is made with a pin lock closure. The top comes with a golden hook and it’s attached to the jewelry-like chain. Every component is vital for the whole appearance, even the snap fastening on sides, which is made to adjust the size to your comfort.
The Chloe Drew Bag usually comes in golden hardware, but depending on the color and leather of the bag, it also available in silver hardware. The round and curvy shape is the most appeal part of the design, because it makes the bag looks so ladylike no matter what outfit you wear. The front flap closes and opens with a magnetic fastening, so you can have quick access to all your essentials inside. However, you can put your small essentials in the back pocket as well for the instant-grab.
Wear the bag on your shoulder or cross body. Carry it downtown or on city trips, this bag is a statement maker and immensely popular as well. I mostly love because the bag doesn’t scream Chloe, even tough it looks fabulous.
The interior is rather simple, but it’s made to put as much essentials inside as possible. That’s why there is one large compartment and internal slot pocket for important necessities. The inside is also covered with suede lining for the softness and luxury appeal. And it usually has the same color as the exterior.
From Left To Right: Nano, Mini, Small, Medium
Celine Nano Drew Bag: 5′ x 6′ x 2.5′ (H x W x D) inches
Celine Mini Drew Bag: 6.5′ x 7.5′ x 2.5′ (H x W x D) inches
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Today, the most popular sizes of the Chloe Drew Bag are the nano, mini and medium size. With the interior in mind, the Medium Drew can be your everyday bag while the Nano Drew is better fit as an evening bag. And it’s true that the smaller the size, the cuter the bag looks, but sometimes you need to carry a bag that’s practical as well.
From Left To Right: Goatskin, Calfskin, Lambskin
From Left To Right: Suede with Leather, Python
The Drew Bag is offered in different leather, it includes the goatskin, lambskin, calfskin and python. Chloe is also famous for making part suede and part leather handbags, that’s why sometimes you can find a Drew Bag in suede but the flap in full leather. The most common leather is goatskin, because it’s durable and smooth. The calfskin leather is impeccable as well, but it feels grainier. Both are great choices though.
Lambskin feels luxurious and super soft and Chloe’s version is not as fragile as Chanel’s version. Then you also have body suede and flap leather options; the mix of these leather combinations creates an interesting contrast. Due to the different in material, the suede color is usually brighter while the leather color is sharper.
From Left To Right: Black, Blue, Green, Pink, White, Red
From Left To Right: Orange, Brown, Burgundy
From Left To Right: Light-Grey, Grey, Sky Blue, Python
While it’s easier to opt for the classic black color, it’s just one of the few popular choices for celebrities and bloggers. You see, the Chloe Bags Toronto Replica Drew Bag is a happy bag and it’s available in series of bright colors. This bag is especially perfect to wear during the spring or summer, together with your cheerful outfit. First orange is the color of the house, so it’s one of the best options. The others basic colors are pink, light blue, dark brown and light grey.
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Where to shop the Chloe Faye Bag?
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Why is this bag getting it correctly? It is a little bit of everything really. When designing a tote, the end result should be that the item is easily identifiable. This is precisely what Chloé has created with the Faye: that the Faye has an extremely luxe-bohemian vibe that has become easily recognizable as a Chloé bag.I love a bag that hugs near the human body and is flat while remaining spacious. I’ve tried the Faye on and it achieves just that; easy to wear, easy to match to, and a general casual yet high-end feel.Chloé is making the Faye a big push, so expect to see many renditions of it shortly. My vote goes for this silk smooth gray version. Are you feeling the Faye as much as I am? Price is $1,950 via Neiman Marcus. All week, we are revealing a special handbag each day, all of which may only be found through our NHD partner, Bloomingdale’s. As you can see, this one’s charms are apparent.See by Chloé strikes somewhat under the radar compared to its big-sister line, Chloé, but over the past several seasons, the contemporary brand’s handbags have always surprised us in the finest possible way. This bag hits a couple of significant Fall 2014 styles–backpacks and pastels–without feeling overly trendy or seasonal in any way, which is an impressive accomplishment unto itself.This is the kind of bag that everyone on the PurseBlog team adores; it seems present, lavish, modern, subtle and practical, all at a price point far less restrictive than a lot of the brands that we frequently pay here. And for today, you can only purchase it at Bloomingdale’s. | <urn:uuid:324fdc98-6602-4582-b34d-e0eeaa3c5910> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://www.diggdeluxe.com/free-shipping-replica-bags-the-ultimate-chloe-drew-bag-review/ | 2018-07-17T11:14:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589710.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717105812-20180717125812-00222.warc.gz | en | 0.919281 | 1,738 |
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Flight 3D Aerobatics Training has wonderfully realistic (and challenging) controls. Guiding your plane is not as easy as using the arrow keys to aim your direction — you’ll have to abide by professional air flight physics (down to go up, up to go down, and tilting, ra [...]
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In Ireland, citizens celebrate summer and winter solstice by paying special attention to the sun. The summer solstice is a celebration of the year’s longest day. The winter solstice recognises the shortest day, and the year’s longest night.
These summer and winter celebrations date back to ancient Ireland. Summer solstice is a recognition of winter survival, showing appreciation for the sun which helps farmers to grow crops, providing sustenance during the year. During summer solstice, people of the region also celebrate culture, art, and history.
Newgrange is a prominent, historical landmark in Ireland that is 5,000-years old. Many tourists visit the site, a popular location to celebrate the solstice. It is traditional for communities to come together to light bonfires, but some time restrictions are in place for lighting fires.
Solstice, meaning “sun stand still,” recognises the days of the year that the sun rises to what seems to be the same spot, during a three-day period. During this winter solstice, a beam of sunlight shines over Newgrange, lighting the passageway and chamber for 17 minutes. Some lottery winners see the amazing experience every year.
Partaking of Irish cuisine and listening to traditional music, citizens come together to experience culture and have fun. By recognizing the movement of the sun, the Irish pay tribute to nature that is a part of the ever-changing cycle of life. Summer and Winter solstice celebrations come every year, combining unique, historical traditions and rich Irish culture, reminding residents and tourist about the ancient customs that have endured.
Other countries, including some citizens of the United States, celebrate summer solstice, incorporating cultures and traditions that are compatible with customs of the region. However, Ireland’s Newgrange monument is a testament to how important the tradition of solstice was in ancient Ireland. Citizens pay tribute to the changing seasons, by the rise and fall of the sun. | <urn:uuid:7d8309e7-b9cc-4258-ba7a-a998e3a9c341> | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | http://curraghtravel.ie/ireland-observes-changing-seasons-in-solstice/ | 2019-01-22T00:01:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583822341.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20190121233709-20190122015709-00440.warc.gz | en | 0.942529 | 403 |
Daphne police have arrested a fourth suspect in the burglary last week of a home in the Lake Forest subdivision in Daphne, according to a story on fox10tv.com.
Brandon Sledge, who police say was considered armed and dangerous, was arrested for the burglary of a home in Lake Forest that netted merchandise including a hand gun, the story said.
Investigators say the suspects were in the house when they were confronted by an occupant.
On April 28, Daphne Police arrested Willie White, 18, and a juvenile for burglary and, two days later, arrested Leo Battiste, 18, for the same burglary.
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It always surprises me when people tell me that they haven’t heard of the Asian (or International) food markets in Sasang, Busan. Other than Itaewon in Seoul, I wouldn’t know where else to buy all my favorite non-Korean food items.
A small list of some of the things you might find here: lime, cilantro, morning glory, frozen samosas, frozen nan, pho broth, green curry, red curry, panang curry, lamb, coconut milk, split chickpeas, canned chickpeas, lentils, American Cheetos and Doritos, Thai and Indian style rice, Thai and Vietnamese noodles, biryani ingredients, etc.
Go check out Shahjan Mart, Asia Mart, Asian Food Mart, and New World Market. There is some overlap amongst the stores, but also hidden gems. Sometimes if I really like something, I’ll go back and have trouble finding the same item again.
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Moving Beyond the Corporate Responsibility to Respect? Exploring the Human Rights Obligations of Businesses.
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The VCC and Columbia's Institute for the Study of Human Rights will host a brown-bag lunch talk and discussion with David Bilchitz on "Moving Beyond the Corporate Responsibility to Respect? Exploring the Human Rights Obligations of Businesses."
This presentation will provide three important challenges to the current UN "Respect, Protect and Remedy" Framework and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Bilchitz will argue that corporations already do have binding legal obligations in relation to fundamental rights, that these obligations are not simply matters of social expectations and that corporations have positive obligations that go beyond merely a responsibility to avoid harm.
David Bilchitz is Professor, Human Rights and Constitutional Law, University of Johannesburg; Director, SA Institute for Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights and International Law; Secretary-General, International Association of Constitutional Law; and co-editor of The Human Rights Obligations of Business (Cambridge, 2014).
The talk will be held from 12:10-1pm in Jerome Greene Hall, Room 807, Columbia Law School (435 W 116th Street, between Amsterdam and Morningside Avenues).
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This is such a handy little book! It has become a great resource for our school day and more!
This is a clear, practical book set into sections including: number bonds, addition and subtraction, maths vocabulary, multiplication and division, rounding off, numbers till 100, ordinal numbers, place value, fractions, decimals, percentages, time, time speed and distance, length, mass and volume, area, perimeter, ratio, averages, algebra and money. It is aimed at the American schooling system, but is also relevant for the UK Primary Maths curriculum as well. Tweaks can be made in teaching the pound sign for dollar sign – which is not a big deal. Visual methods are included and shows colourful, alternative, step by step approaches and layouts for numerical concepts which may help many struggling learners, not just those with dyscalculia, dyslexia and ADHD. It is a useful “dip into” guide for both classroom teaching and individual programmes. As a “specific learning difficulties” teacher, I used it this year with some individual students with their Year 6 SATs revision. They found the book “really helpful,” they “liked the colours” and “I understand that now!”
The concepts in The Math Handbook for Students with Math Difficulties, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia or ADHD range from beginning math (basic addition) all the way up to some simple algebra concepts. In particular, the visual explanations of infrequently used concepts such as multiplying fractions or dividing decimals would be useful for high schoolers who once knew how to do the proper calculations but have forgotten. It would be valuable as a reference tool for any child who needs additional math help and would be useful for many years. Read more at website below..
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It is with great sadness the family of Mr. Lawrence Linge announce his passing on Friday, October 9, 2020. A Prayer Service for Mr. Linge will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. both services taking place at the St.Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK with Father Sebastian Kunnath officiating.
Memorial Donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to the heart and stroke foundation – 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9.
Left to cherish Lawrence’s loving memory are his loving wife, Marian; children: Lorna Sather, Shirley Stynsky (Don) and Brenda Rebeyka (Mark); grandchildren: Chalene Brotherson (Will), Zac Scott (Ruth), Brandyn Stynsky (Kayla), Ryan Stynsky (Chantal), Johnny Rebeyka and Anthony Rebeyka; great-grandchild, Quinn Stynsky.
Eulogy for: Lawrence Linge
Good morning and welcome to the celebration of Lawrence’s life. We are here today to remember Lawrence and to pray for him as he enters into his heavenly home.
Lawrence blessed this world with his presence on August the 5th, 1941. He was the first of 11 children born of August and Alvena. He was predeceased by an infant brother Jerome Albert, born Sept 20th 1942 and passed in the spring of 1943.
Dad as a typical little boy who got into his share of trouble. When his dad was planning on going into town for example, Dad wanted to go along. His dad said NO, but Dad would hide in the back of the car and sneak along, just far enough so that it was to far to go back home, so he got to travel the rest of the way without any more repercussions from his father. He knew how to get away with that stunt.
Dad grew and willingly assumed the role of big brother. He assumed the role as protector of the family especially in the absence of his father. One year .. It was ST Nicholas Day. Dec 6th. As German tradition was, in those days, (St Nicholas the patron saint of children) would dress up as a bishop and bring candy and gifts for all children. Well as the story goes the Jansen’s and Herback's, neighbours of the family, decided to play St Nicholas and deliver candy and treats to the family that night. With lots of noise and rattling of chains they announced their arrival. With their dad away that night everyone became very afraid. Most of the kids hid under the bed for protection. Lawrence however grabbed the shotgun and threatened to shoot the intruders if they didn't leave. The well doers left and never came back. Needless to say, the family never again got candy on St Nicholas Day!
Lawrence was the model big brother.... whether he was protecting Janet from a charging Bull or protecting a sibling from any kind of danger, Lawrence was always there for them.
He especially Loved his mother, and did everything he could to help her, whether that was helping in the kitchen cooking meals or helping to clean, He honoured his mother with high regard. He understood the hardships she had and only wanted to help.
I once heard it said “Any man who honors his mother will make the best Husband.” So true!!
School wasn't his greatest strength. While they were living at ST Johns he dropped out of school. His first job, he worked for Joe Turk. He walked across the field everyday to go to work on this farm. Not long after, the family moved from ST Johns (which was community about 15 miles north of Salvador , which no longer holds status) to Luseland, Sk. there they lived for the next few years. It was during this time that Dad had a summer job working on the farm of Puis Meier, 1 1/2 miles north of Salvador. This is where he first laid eyes on the love of his life. He first met Marian Ell at Meier's farm. However, it wasn't until Marian moved to Luseland to go to school that year, they started to date. It was in the fall of 1961 that they began seeing each other. By Christmas time they were engaged and they married on May 26, 1962.
Dad started a 30 year career with the Dept. of Highway in 1961, before they were married. After they were married they resided in Kindersley Sk. for a short period of time. Then they decided to move to Salvador so they could have better family support, and still be close to his work. They had the first of their 3 daughters, Lorna, there and what a celebration it was. She was the first grandchild on both sides of the family.
After a few years, Dad, decided to move his family to Kerrobert. Now he was closer to work and his family was more stable. It was soon after that they welcomed their second daughter, Shirley. Brenda came along 4 years later and the family was complete. The family of 5 enjoyed a warm and caring life in Kerrobert.
Dad loved and enjoyed so many things. His love of music, playing accordion and guitar, family gatherings such as birthdays, anniversaries, and reunions. He also enjoyed his work, golfing, and going to a good Kerrobert Tigers hockey game!!!! Go tigers… Dad also enjoyed a good party with a good drink and good friends. But most of all, he truly enjoyed his family. He was a man of great faith and defended his faith and beliefs, no matter what.
Dad loved to dance, and never missed an opportunity to dance a polka. Dad taught all three of us girls to dance, the waltz, shatise and most importantly the Polka. Dancing gave him so much pleasure. I truly enjoyed watching Mom and Dad dance the double time polka.
I'm not sure if he liked dancing more then fishing or if that was a toss up. But when it came to camping and fishing, he was right up there next to GOD. That was his heavenly place on earth. He loved taking his family to Stabler Point at Loon Lake for holidays every summer. That certainly was his favorite summer vacation. Camping, fishing and water skiing, evenings around the camp fire, living so close to nature, what more could you want. When we would go camping, we would get a site, Mom and Dad would spend so much time cleaning up the campsite. Dad would rake the entire site, put up a tarp, hook up water, electricity, and put out the welcome mat. Then Dad would disappear for an hour because he had to go scope out the campground. If they didn’t have the best or his favorite site, he would go talk to the person that did and make friends with them, find out when they were leaving and get their site ticket so we would be next in line for it. He’d also quickly visit with neighboring campsites to introduce himself and find out where the best fishing spots were for the season.
Among other things He also enjoyed going hunting with Grandpa Ell and the boys. Many early mornings were spent crawling on his belly hunting ducks and geese.
Mom and Dad helped out their neighbours whether it was butchering chickens, helping with harvest or helping to build grain bin floors. One time Mom and Dad went out to help Joe & Irene build grain bin floors, Dad was more interested in visiting than working. So, Joe told Dad if he wanted to visit back out of the way or Irene would nail his apron to the floor. He kept visiting and when Irene got close to Dad that’s exactly what she did. Well when Dad went to get up he couldn’t and everyone laughed so hard including Dad, he kept an eye on Irene from then on.
In the winter time he never missed an opportunity to go over to the neighbors to play cards. Or any time getting together with German relatives and have a good old game of BUCK!!
Another of Dad’s traits was that he was a great organizer. Any family event or function, Lawrence got in volved and declared himself chief in charge. Nothing was ever done well unless he organized it. Not to mention his obsession for tiding up after everyone. There was never an opportunity to make a mess when Lawrence was around, because he was right behind you with a broom or vacuum to clean up.
When Dad retired from the Dept. of Highways they said good bye to Kerrobert. They moved to Medicine Hat to enjoy retirement with friends. They were an active part of their community and loved their time there.
When Dad had his heart attack and stroke life changed for them. They decided to move closer to family. They decided to move to Battleford to be near their girls. It was a good step for them, they needed their family close.
Dad was an awesome husband, father, brother, brother- in-law and friend.
Mom and Dad, your life and love for each other of 58 incredible years has been an inspiration to the rest of your siblings, to us girls, your grandchildren, and great grandchild. You have shown us the true meaning of love and a true example of Christian family life.
Once again Dad has assumed the role of big brother and leader of his family and had gone ahead to prepare a place for all of us. He has joined with his parents and so many other relatives and friends in heaven.
Dad, we will miss you, we love you, and let the accordion playing party begin in heaven.
A link to view the funeral service will be posted following the service.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (Satya Nadella) said at the Microsoft Ignite conference yesterday that Microsoft will explore meta-universe technology and join this digital world with a series of other big-name brands and enterprises.
Nadella shared: “As the digital world and the physical world merge, we are creating a brand new meta-universe. In a sense, the meta-universe enables us to embed calculations in the real world and integrate the real world. Embedded in calculations, bringing a real sense of presence to any digital space.”
“The most important thing is that we can bring our humanity to us and choose how we want to experience the world and who we want to interact with.”
Frank Shaw, Microsoft’s vice president of communications, wrote in a blog post on the official website yesterday that the company will launch more than 90 new services and updates in three main areas, including powering Metaverse.
Frank believes that in the past 18 months, digital technology has been at the forefront of every industry, and it is now more necessary than ever. The meta-universe is a “persistent digital world, which is connected to many aspects of the physical world, including people, places, and things.” Microsoft is powering Metaverse, similar to the way Microsoft talked about the Internet and websites in the 1990s.
“Meta Universe will be a shared experience that supports across the real world and the digital world. As companies accelerate digital transformation, Meta Universe can help people gather in a digital environment, use avatars to make meetings more comfortable, and promote creative collaboration from all over the world. .”
The company plans to “continue to develop Meta Universe” through two new initiatives.
The first initiative is called “Dynamics 365 Connected Spaces”, which will enable people to interact in any space from retail stores to factory floors through artificial intelligence-driven models and observation data.
In the context of the global epidemic forcing employees from all over the world to work online and collaborate, Microsoft will launch a second initiative called “Mesh for Microsoft Teams”, which will be added to Microsoft’s existing Team function (online meeting) A mixed reality feature called Mesh allows people from different geographic locations to join collaborative offices and share holographic experiences. People can join virtual meetings, send chats, and collaborate on shared documents. Allow people to use personalized 3D avatars and experience an immersive space.
Anyone can access this “mixed reality” world through mobile phones and computers, aiming to make online meetings more personalized, attractive and fun. This will also be the gateway to the meta-universe in Microsoft-a digital world of people, places and things.
Jeff Teper, the person in charge of the Mesh function and the vice president of Microsoft, regards Metaverse as a “new version or new vision of the Internet”. People gather together to communicate and collaborate through personal avatars on any device. And share.
It is reported that the beta version of the first plan will be launched in early December, while the second product will be launched in the first half of 2022.
Although Facebook renamed the company Meta and claimed to put more effort into Metaverse than any other company in the world, Microsoft’s new Mesh feature is a big step forward for Metaverse enthusiasts.
Katie Kelly, Chief Product Manager of Microsoft Mesh, said: “We can interpret your voice prompts to animate the avatar, so it really feels present, and it really feels right by your side. By the first half of next year, you will be able to enter An immersive space, and then be able to collaborate and use Microsoft tools.”
“In the metaverse, you can do almost anything you can imagine-get together with friends and family, work, study, play, shop, and create, just like a hologram of the real world.”
In addition, Microsoft CEO Nadella said in an interview with Bloomberg Television that the company’s video game device Xbox will “absolutely” focus on integrating Metaverse into games on their devices.
“You can definitely expect us to do things in the game field. If you treat ” Halo” as a game, then it is a meta-universe. Microsoft is a meta-universe, and so is “Halo” . In a sense, Although they are 2D today, the question is whether you can bring it to a full 3D world, and we are doing this,” he added.
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IT’S NOT OFTEN THAT YOU find yourself sympathizing with kidnappers, but a recent story out of Peru had me thinking, “Eh, I can see their point.” The story started last month when a pipeline belonging to the Peruvian state oil company, Petroperu, burst, and spilled between 2000 and 3000 barrels of crude oil into the Amazon. It took three days for the break to be fixed, and then, a week later, there was a second oil spill. Of course, the people worst affected were the Peruvian indigenous communities.
One such community was the Wampis community of Mayuriaga. Despite the fact that the spill occurred in their area — and is, indeed called “the Mayuriaga spill” by the Peruvian government, the Wampis community was not listed among the groups that were considered eligible for aid.
Unable to get the government’s help, the Wampis seized control of a state helicopter that had landed in their area last week, and held 8 people (including several Petroperu officials) hostage.
“This oil spill has already resulted in severe and irreparable harm to the community lands of Mayuriaga and to our collective territory as a people. Responsibility lies squarely with [the oil company] Petroperu, who have acted with complete negligence,” Wrays Perez Ramirez, the leader of the Wampis being careless to the point of catastrophe: there have been 20 smaller-grade failures on the part of the oil company since 2011, when Peru’s environmental agency started keeping track of such incidences.
Kidnapping, of course, is an extreme tactic that is virtually never justified, but it’s worth noting that this type of hostage-taking is a fairly common act in Peru, where indigenous communities don’t feel as if they can get the government’s attention — or cooperation otherwise. And while it’s easy to say kidnapping is always wrong, it’s also worth noting that if the government valued the lives and livelihoods of these indigenous communities at the same level that they valued the lives of the hostages, then this whole mess might never have happened in the first place. | <urn:uuid:62fe4cc5-eae7-4e1a-81c9-5d5d33425350> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://matadornetwork.com/change/might-actually-agree-peruvians-held-8-people-hostage/ | 2022-01-21T08:13:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302740.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121071203-20220121101203-00077.warc.gz | en | 0.96916 | 466 |
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Intel SGX was meant to be the chipmaker’s answer to bulletproof security: a way of partitioning sensitive information into enclaves, using hardware-based isolation and memory encryption. Microsoft Azure uses the technique to protect data in the cloud; IBM uses it as part of its “Cloud Data Shield” and Fortanix has built its offering on SGX.
Now two teams of academics, including a professor at the UK’s University of Birmingham, say they have successfully demonstrated an attack on Intel SGX enclaces that abuses a previously undocumented software-based interface to attack the CPU and extract cryptographic keys, by “undervolting” the CPU, or tampering with power supply.
Intel SGX Attacks Dubbed “Plundervolt”
Dubbed “Plundervolt”, the attack was first reported to Intel six months ago and patched this week as one of 11 security advisories pushed out by Intel late on Tuesday. (This involves a microcode update and BIOS update that disables the undervolting interface.)
It has been given the CVE-2019-11157 and is partly similar to the CLKScrew and VoltJockey attacks that target ARM processors and ARM Trustzone, using privileged power/clock management feature to inject faults into a trusted execution environment.
The researchers say the attack is the first to bypass Intel SGX’s integrity guarantees by directly injecting faults within the processor package. They have made their proof-of-concept attack code available at: https://github.com/KitMurdock/plundervolt
The attack is complex: anyone exploiting it would need to obtain root privileges in the OS (at which point there are already huge problems); this can be possible remotely however, and as the researchers noted, even attackers with physical access would also be in the threat model of SGX (e.g. to protect against malicious cloud providers).
“When SGX is enabled on a system, a privileged user may be able to mount an attack through the control of CPU voltage settings with the potential to impact the confidentiality and integrity of software assets”, Intel said in its advisory.
The company added: “Intel has worked with system vendors to develop a microcode update that mitigates the issue by locking voltage to the default settings.
“We are aware of publications by various academic researchers that have come up with some interesting names for this class of issues,” it added.
Among the other security issues issues patched by Intel late Tuesday was a high severity vulnerability in the Linux administrative tools for Intel network adapters that could allow escalation of privilege. Given the CVE-2019-0159, it has a CVSS score of 8.2 and requires updates to version 24.3 or higher of the admin tools to mitigate. | <urn:uuid:2ec00792-b13c-43e8-ae82-485ce693b32e> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/cybersecurity/intel-sgx-plundervolt-attack | 2021-09-28T10:21:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060677.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928092646-20210928122646-00315.warc.gz | en | 0.952032 | 579 |
Happy Holidays! We have not one, but TWO, special CROSS CiRCUIT interval workout routines for you this week. Download them now and Stay Fueled through the holidays.
A motivational note from Octane Fitness team member and certified group fitness leader:
Happy Holidays! Since it’s the holidays, we’re going to deviate from our typical CROSS CiRCUIT interval workout. Don’t worry, I’ve still got heart rate raising, sweat inducing workouts for you but these ones come with a little twist… All exercises are Christmas themed!
These fun workouts were written by Octane Fitness Master Trainer Heather to help Fuel your workouts through the holidays. Don’t let the fun names fool you, like I said, these interval workout will have you reaching for your water bottle and workout towel.
We’ll return to regular posting of our team CROSS CiRCUIT interval workout routines on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. In the mean time, have a happy and safe holidays.
Looking forward to a Healthy
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Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
March 2, 2010
Introduced by Reps. Edge, Sellers, Barfield, Kelly, G.M. Smith and Branham
S. Printed 3/2/10--S.
Read the first time April 28, 2009.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3254) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 59-26-87 so as to provide that certain speech-language pathologists who have received, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
JOHN E. COURSON for Committee.
EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:
The State Department of Education (SDE) estimates the total recurring cost to be $2,835,100. SDE estimates that there are 784 Speech-language pathologists currently eligible for the incentive. This cost consists of the $3,000 annual incentive including related fringe benefits. The bill requires that incentives must be paid from funds appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose.
Office of State Budget
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FROM THE AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION AND WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN A SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL RECEIVE A YEARLY INCENTIVE FOR THE LIFE OF THE CERTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INCENTIVES MUST BE PAID FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THIS PURPOSE IF AVAILABLE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 26, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-26-87. (A) For purposes of this section, 'certified speech-language pathologist' means a speech-language pathologist who has:
(1) a master's degree that includes medical training;
(2) completed a one-year clinical fellowship;
(3) passed the Praxis Exam; and
(4) received and maintained a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
(B) Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, the Department of Education shall pay a yearly bonus of three thousand dollars to a certified speech-language pathologist who:
(1) holds a South Carolina teaching certification as a speech-language therapist;
(2) is continuously employed full time in a South Carolina school district as a speech-language pathologist at the time of receiving the bonus;
(3) is not considered a purchased service contractor; and
(4) is not receiving a salary supplement as a result of holding a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification.
(C) Bonuses paid to a certified speech-language pathologist pursuant to this section must be paid from funds appropriated by the General Assembly specifically for this purpose. However, the yearly bonuses provided by this section must not be paid unless necessary funding in an amount certified annually by the Office of State Budget of the Budget and Control Board has been appropriated by the General Assembly specifically for this purpose.
(D) The cost and expenses related to the acquisition and maintenance of the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are the responsibility of the certified speech-language pathologist.
(E) Upon implementation of programs and efforts coordinated by the South Carolina Department of Education to attract individuals to positions that are difficult to staff or to critical subject areas by providing bonuses, the line-item appropriation for the Speech Language Pathologist bonus program must be combined with funds appropriated by the General Assembly for other teacher bonuses and must be allocated for that purpose based on the guidelines established by the South Carolina Department of Education."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies beginning with the 2009-2010 school year.
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In a follow-up post to last week. There are only 2 times when you should work for free. Self Initiated work, and when you offer to work for free.
Like I mentioned before, you will know what you want from a project. Be it the portfolio building, the experience of bringing someone through your professional process etc. Only you can dictate that to a client, they can never tell you what you want, be it ‘free exposure’ or other wise.
Self initiated projects work allows you to build your portfolio in a meaningful way that you can tailor to suit what you wish to broadcast to potential clients, and what kind of audience you wish to attract and build.
This is where you practice your work, your technical skill and ability to produce work. You put into play the productivity techniques from waking early, planning the night before, focussing and taking breaks, your creative process etc.
But even more beneficial to working on self-initiated work, is offering it for free.
Non profit organisations are a great example of when you can offer your services for free. They bolster your portfolio by allowing you to practice taking a client through your professional process from; The initial conversation, pitching the problem you have identified and are going to solve for them (remember, you are going to them, not the other way around), taking them through your process, setting deadlines and expectations, and the deliverables.
But be weary of this approach to getting clients. Cold calling a client is almost like begging for the work. It’s never really a good strategy and appears desperate on behalf of your brand, as in “I’m not getting any work, please work with me”.
A client approached in this manner also won’t be invested in the project, why would they, this isn’t a problem that they think they have, or have yet to identify it. You have approached them about it, and not the other way around. This may make it hard to get the necessary resources and may affect channels of communication down the line, as they see you as just someone who is doing a bit of work for free for them. Initially, they were never seeking this work, so it won’t be a priority for them.
But this is a great opportunity for you to present yourself as a problem solver. Someone who can see the potential to make a part of their brand better. It’s important for you to establish yourself as someone who offers a great deal of value in whatever you do. Direct them to another problem you solved, if you have a similar one, the better. Show your case studies and your process in your work, how you approached it, and why this is the best solution for that particular case.
Establish your knowledge and demonstrate your professionalism through your case studies.
This may lead to overcrowding your portfolio with a certain kind of work that will attract this kind of client, so again, practice selectivity to filter out the best clients to approach, vice versa.
The key to offering your work for free is to build your portfolio, but even more important, is to create case studies from the work you do for these clients. You will need to display your professionalism and decision making process for future clients to see how you solve problems and what value you can offer them.
There are many different problems to be solved in the world around you. Another approach to cold calling a potential client and offer your services for free. You identify the problem, and you solve it anyway, and present a finished body of work equal to the value of a full paying job, before even talking to them.
This shows them that you are focussed on solving problems and providing value, and demonstrates your professionalism and ability to identify problems. This can potentially lead to paying work from word of mouth passed on by that client.
Most importantly, you must treat each unpaying client as if they were paying you, and offer them a piece of work equal to the value of a full paying project. That is the only way it will be valuable to them, and the only way you will get experience from deal with professional clients.
Even if they say no and politely decline the work you have done, you have still set a good precedent with them, and they may pass on future work to you, having already demonstrated these skills to them. You also have a full case study you can use for you portfolio to display to future clients.
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Battlefield 1’s open beta starts today and runs through…sometime soon. EA hasn’t exactly said when it ends, though it has specified it’ll last at least four days. My money’s on it ending on Tuesday, a.k.a. the day after Labor Day, but we’ll see.
Regardless, anyone with a passing interest in Battlefield—active or lapsed—might want to hop over to Origin (I know, I know, save your sighing) and check it out. Having played for a few hours on Tuesday, I can say with confidence that this World War I-themed game is the most fun I’ve had with Battlefield in a long time.
Here’s a list of the so-called Battlefield Moments™ I experienced yesterday:
- Sniped by a cape-wearing man on horseback.
- Died when I was run through by a bayonet.
- Shot down a biplane with a flak gun.
- Killed two enemy soldiers with a damn cannon.
- Shot down another plane with a cannon. A cannon that was mounted on the front of an armored train car.
The history lover in me still objects to Battlefield 1. The history lover says no game based on the tragedy of World War I, the war to end all wars, should be this fun. The history lover says “Well actually, battles in World War I didn’t really play out like this at all, and a lot of these weapons are anachronistic or downright nonsensical.” The history lover wants to play more Verdun.
But the Battlefield fan in me has fallen in love with the dusty Sinai Peninsula, its beautifully-rendered rocky outcroppings full of snipers and its great rust-colored sand dunes rumbling with the sound of lightly-armored tanks and pounding artillery fire. It’s dashing! It’s grand! It’s full of sweeping gestures and senseless bravado.
It is, in all honesty, everything that World War I wasn’t.
History aside, it’s somewhat of a return to the Battlefield of old. Weapons are heavy and mechanical, land vehicles are slow and clumsy, airplanes feel like they’re held together with duct tape and glue. The pace is a bit slower, a bit more methodical, with players forced into a more deliberate war. Stress on a bit, because there’s still a weird propensity towards automatic guns, but I’ll take what I can get in a post-Modern Warfare age.
Battlefield 1 also feels more grounded, more realistic, even if its portrayal of World War I is Hollywood at best. The small villages scattered across the map are a welcome contrast to Battlefield 4’s cityscapes. Blowing up the wall of a two-story house somehow makes more of an impact than taking down Shanghai’s skyscraper.
And if there’s anything Battlefield 1’s managed to nail in its portrayal of World War I, it’s the clash between the 19th and 20 th centuries, the way warfare shifted over the span of four short years. At one point I crested a hill riding in an armored car only to have a teammate ride up next to me on a horse, going about the same speed. Railroads, tanks, horses—they’re all thrown together in Battlefield 1 like they were drawn at random from a kid’s toybox.
It happened, though. Vehicular warfare is probably the most interesting aspect of Battlefield 1 to me in this early stage because it really did shift so rapidly from 1914 to 1918, as countries sought a cure for trench warfare. Battlefield 1 might ramp up the action, might play fast and loose with historical veracity, but it nails the feeling of being on the cusp between Napoleonic warfare and modern warfare.
As for the beta, it’s typically thin—one map, the aforementioned plains of the Sinai Peninsula, with Rush and Conquest modes available. All four classes (Assault, Support, Medic, Scout) are present, though each is limited to a handful of unlockable weapons.
It’s the typical EA “It’s-really-for-marketing-but-we’ll-say-it’s-for-network-testing” beta, and I bet by the time the full game releases people will be well-and-tired of the Sinai Peninsula. But if you have some spare hours this weekend I’d recommend checking it out, particularly if you’re on the fence about Battlefield 1’s setting. I think many people will come away enjoying it a lot more than they expect. I know I have.
We’ll update you when EA puts an end date on the beta. Until then, give the Ottomans/British hell, chap. And always keep an eye on Objective Apples. | <urn:uuid:9645b85f-b7bf-453d-9650-d4ce24d11639> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/606027/battlefield-1-beta-impressions-riding-an-armored-train-through-middle-hell/ | 2018-06-18T02:15:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267859923.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618012148-20180618032148-00432.warc.gz | en | 0.927082 | 1,036 |
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