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Noah Creates Amazing Games with Code!
Etienne Views Coding as a<|fim_middle|> been featured? I felt happy and excited!
Why do you like to code? Because I like to and I don't know why. Maybe because of school and because I can make my own games.
What is your favorite project you've made so far? The Flying Bird one and My Singing Monsters.
What are you planning to make next? I want to learn how to use variables to make a coin bank for my My singing monsters. I want to try and make it so that you can like make your own skin and make your own island and stuff.
What's your favorite thing you can do in Tynker? Everything!
What's the coolest thing in your game? The coolest thing that I would add to my game is a coin bank!
Noah has Tourette's Syndrome, but it clearly doesn't slow him down! His mom mentioned that coding has actually helped him in some areas where TS can create difficulty. "It's really nice because sometimes he can get into areas of hyperfocus and get stuck on one thing for a while, and [coding] is a really good outlet for that." Chantelle has also noticed that coding (and debugging!) helps Noah practice patience. "One thing about kids with TS is that they get really frustrated and can't really control their reactions, so it's fantastic that it's giving him little ways to be frustrated properly." It's great to hear that learning to code has such a positive impact on Noah!
We agree – it's great that Noah is starting young, and we're sure that his coding background will help him succeed in whatever career he ends up in. Thanks for chatting with us, Noah and Chantelle! We loved learning more about you and your projects, Noah, and look forward to seeing what you come up with in the future. Happy Tynkering! | Puzzle!
Xavier's Excellence Shines Through His Code!
Meet Noah, an 8-year-old from British Columbia, Canada, who has an incredible passion for coding. He is in the fourth grade and loves building with LEGOs, playing Minecraft, and, most importantly, being goofy! Reading is also a big part of Noah's life – Garfield comics are some of his favorites.
Noah aspires to become an engineer or a coder when he grows up; math is his favorite subject in school and comes easily to him, so these career paths would suit him perfectly! He also has an affinity for taking apart and building things (to the point that, when Noah was younger, his parents had to hide the screwdrivers from him!).
We had a chance to speak with Noah and his mom, Chantelle, about Noah's experience coding with Tynker. Read on to learn all about Noah and why he loves to code!
How did you get introduced to Tynker? I found it and wanted to try it out because I wanted to try coding. I just continued to use it!
How did you learn how to use Tynker when you were first starting out? I made it all on my own – all the coding and stuff!
How have your coding skills improved since you started using Tynker? Really good I think. I don't really know how though.
How did you feel when you found out your project had | 292 |
Kazz Regelman '8<|fim_middle|> on a Fulbright scholarship, she moved to Japan with Princeton in Asia and worked as the Tokyo correspondent for Variety magazine. Today, she devotes her time to motherhood, blogging, and freelance writing. | 9 writes about a different French cheese every day on her blog, A Year in Fromage.
"How can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?" asked Charles de Gaulle in 1962. When Kazz Regelman '89 read that quote just after moving to France, it became the inspiration for her blog, A Year in Fromage (www.ayearinfromage.com). Every day, she writes about a different cheese — she has sampled 300 so far, more than even de Gaulle knew — describing the smells (often stinky) and the skins (sometimes moldy) while chronicling everyday life with her family among the French.
Regelman (known as Karen at Princeton) and her husband, Anthony Trask '91, along with their 9- and 11-year-old daughters, moved to Paris from San Francisco three years ago when Trask took a new job. For her family, which "has a strong adventurous streak," she says, the mandate to consume cheese every day sometimes has proved comic. While traveling in Alsace, they purchased the local munster cheese to take to the movies. The French version is not a block of mild white cheese, as in the United States, but a mold-covered disk with an intensely powerful odor. When they unwrapped their snack, their fellow moviegoers were horrified by the "super-blasts of stink rays," Regelman says.
Regelman begins each warm, wry post in her blog with the quotidian life of her family, punctuated by observations about French culture that only an expat could provide. In traditional French meals, after the main course comes the cheese, so each post moves on to Regelman's vivid impressions of her fromage du jour. She advises that neophytes to French cheese begin with brillat-savarin, "a golden buttery cow's cheese," and work up to le puant gris, known as "the gray stinker," which even the French find hard to stomach. Her blog, which will continue past its one-year anniversary in November, is a growing encyclopedia about French life and fromage.
Regelman is no stranger to the expatriate life. At Princeton, she majored in the Woodrow Wilson School and studied multiple languages, though French was her first. Following a year in Taiwan | 484 |
Apple Now Under Investigation For "Anti-Competitive Behavior" Following Epic Games Lawsuit
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The wild ride that is Epic Games vs. Apple began back in August 2020 when Fortnite was pulled from the iOS store as a result of an ongoing battle between Epic Games and Apple. Epic Games tried to cheat the rules that Apple has in place for third-party apps by circumventing the required payout for all third-party businesses, so the tech company removed the game. Epic Games fired back saying that Apple adopts a favoritism model regarding business support, which prompted the Orwellian 1984-styled #FreeFortnite campaign. Even Valve was pulled into the mix, something that the PC giant is also fighting. Now, the UK government is looking a bit more closely at Apple over "anti-competitive behavior" concerns.
The UK government has declared that the Competition and Markets Authority is looking into reports regarding Apple's practices, including the 30% pay cut on all payouts to third-party companies. This investigation is tied to the ongoing battle between Apple and Epic Games, because that feud is far from over.
"The CMA's investigation will consider whether Apple has a dominant position in connection with the distribution of apps on Apple devices in the UK—and, if so, whether Apple imposes unfair or anti-competitive terms on developers using the App Store, ultimately resulting in users having less choice or paying higher prices for apps and add-ons," reads the announcement (via PC Gamer).
While the investigation is spawned by the UK government, it is not just UK properties that are being looked at. According to the announcement, the aspects of Apple that are currently being looked at includes Apple UK Limited and Apple Inc, which is the parent company that is based in the United States.
It's important to note that the document itself doesn't name Epic Games explicitly, but the wording of the reasonings behind the investigation paired with circumstance makes it easy to connect the two events. Even more so following the decision Epic Games has made to take the legal battle against the tech company overseas under UK jurisdiction.
Chief executive Andrea Coscelli of the Competition and Markets Authority says that the investigation is still in its infancy and because of that, no decision has been made at this time. That being said, the "worrying trends" have the investigation being taken seriously based on the impact of reach Apple has on the mobile and app market currently.
She added, "Our ongoing examination into digital markets has already uncovered some worrying trends. We know that businesses, as well as consumers, may suffer real harm if anti-competitive practices by big tech go unchecked. That's why we're pressing on with setting up the new Digital Markets Unit and launching new investigations wherever we have grounds to do so."
You can catch up on the legal ongoings of Apple vs. Epic Games with our previous coverage here. The case is expected to go to court later this year.
[Source: Gov.U | 583 |
Single-Storey Ark-Like House On A Hillside
This single-storey house was built on a slope to maximize the views
This house was designed by architect Robert Konieczny on a hillside in southern Poland and the main objective of the project was to make the most of the spectacular view. That's why the architect decided on a single-storey ark-styled dwelling incorporating a glazed facade that frames the landscape.
The building pivots away from the slope so that an area accommodating the bedrooms is elevated to first-floor height. Only a corner containing the entrance rests on the hillside. This corner incorporates a drawbridge which, along with a sliding wall, can completely conceal the full-height windows and narrow deck along this side of the building.
Lifting the building off the hillside also limits potential damage by landslides and allows rainwater runoff to funnel underneath, lending it a boat-like quality. This solution required the house to be perched on three supporting walls, which are hidden behind angled surfaces that echo the shape of the roof.
Structural concrete is used for all of the facades to reduce costs, while the roof is covered with a waterproof membrane that looks just like the concrete and gives the building a homogenous feel. Spray-on insulating foam was applied to all the internal surfaces to ensure the interior remains warm. The material is left exposed in some of the rooms to add a<|fim_middle|>
Woodshed Inspired Dwelling On A Forested Site
Family Home Fully Covered With Timber Screens
Home design Modern home designs concrete home concrete house design modern home | tactile quality to walls and ceilings. The house's position within a large pasture led the architect to minimize any landscaping that would disrupt the grazing of farm animals, which are able to use the building for shelter from the weather.
Lighting integrated at the base of the house illuminates it from below, accentuating its floating feeling. A second drawbridge incorporated into the underside of the soffit provides access to a basement where a lawnmower and other equipment is stored. Get pics of this unique house below and enjoy!
The house is reaised over the ground to reduce the possible damage of rainwater and other stuff
There's a sliding wall that can conceal the full-height windows in case the owners need privacy
The inside of the home is open plan, with lots of modern materials used - metal, glass, acryl
The dining space with adorable views and a corner with chairs to enjoy them and relax
Lighting integrated at the base of the house illuminates it from below, accentuating its floating feeling
Source: dezeen
Contemporary Concrete House With Extensive Glazing
Raw Concrete UF House That Cantilevers Over The Terrace
Modern Concrete House Puntured With Square Windows
Refined Contemporary House With Works Of Art | 250 |
Hundreds of the Bus Rapid Transit system drivers in Lagos State, on Monday, suspended work over the non-payment of their salaries and bonuses for two months.
The drivers, who assembled at the gate of Primero Transport Service in Ikorodu, alleged that the management of the company had yet to pay their November and December salaries.
The drivers said they did not want a carry-over of their emoluments to 2019, adding that they were suffering as they now live on borrowed foodstuffs and money to survive.
They were heard chanting, 'No pay, no work'; 'We need our money in full and not half payment', and 'Fola Tinubu must go'.
A senior driver, who identified himself simply as James, said that there was nothing to be happy about working for the organisation, adding that for the past three years that he had been working with the company, he could not boast of N100,000 savings.
James noted that as the protest was going on, the management urged the drivers to go back to work, noting that their entitlements would be paid.
He added that few hours after suspending work, they received alerts for the payment of half of their November salary and later some of them received alerts for half of the December salary.
James lamented, "We are really suffering despite the fact that we work round the clock driving these big buses. Since they refused to pay us the November and December salaries, we have been surviving by borrowing foodstuffs and money from people.
"They paid us part of our November<|fim_middle|> have made up my mind not to work here again.
The Chief Security Officer, Primero Transport Service, Cletus Okordolor, confirmed the strike by the drivers, but added that the matter had been resolved.
He stated that the company did not owe the drivers except the December bonus, adding that they were being paid twice a month owing to the nature of their job, and that not everyone was entitled to the bonus.
Okordolor said the payment of bonus to deserving drivers was to curb excessive speeding and other excesses on their part.
He stated, "The drivers are paid their salaries on the 10th of every month and on the 25th of the same month; they are also paid bonuses.
"Today, they went on a strike alleging that the company owed them November and December salaries. An arrangement was reached on Sunday that before noon on Monday, the company would pay them the November bonus and December salary. These were paid before they started working.
"I think at some point, they said something had been omitted – that they had not been paid the December bonus. We then asked them to remember the agreement we had on Sunday that we would pay the November bonus and December salary, which had been paid. | and December salaries so as to pacify us to go back to work few hours ago, but we are insisting on the full payment of the salaries. They are fond of doing this monthly; they never pay us at the end of every month.
"Regarding our pension deductions, the management has not remitted them for over a year. It is now that we are on strike that they remitted part of the money for some people. We do not have tax clearance despite the fact that they deduct taxes from our monthly emoluments.
Another driver, Kayode Adetona, said he lost his newborn baby because the company refused to pay him his salary or give him a loan to take care of his wife when she was in labour.
He stated that he no longer needed the job but wanted the money he had worked for, adding that the situation was so bad that he and some of his colleagues had resorted to begging for money from some passengers.
He said, "I need my money. After today, I am no more going to work for Primero. Senior drivers here earn N49,000 monthly, while junior drivers take home N44,000. Even if they were to pay, I | 248 |
Rise Above is a website and set of free resources from Public Health England. These new resources cover change and how to deal with it.
For primary there is a lesson about transition to secondary school, with some nice film in which children and young people talk about the changes they<|fim_middle|> which could lead to some lively and interesting teaching and learning.
Each set of resources includes a PowerPoint, lesson notes and tips on using the material. | have faced, how they coped and how to support others going through change.
For KS3 and 4 the lesson looks at a range of different changes, and unpicks unexpected/expected changes, and changes that are within or out of our control. These are ideas also covered in the SEAL national resources 'Changes' theme materials. The additional film for KS3 and 4 is slightly more lecturing but still useful, and there is one other film on young people who swapped homes and families for a while, | 103 |
La chiesa di Santa Anastasia è un luogo di culto che si trova nel centro storico di Buddusò, in via Parrocchia. Consacrata al culto cattolico nel 1894 è sede dell'omonima parrocchia e fa parte della diocesi di Ozieri. La chiesa è dedicata alla patrona del paese che viene festeggiata ogni 2<|fim_middle|> presenta una facciata timpanata con conci a vista, portale d'ingresso anch'esso timpanato sormontato da finestra centinata a tutto sesto abbellita da vetrate artistiche.
La croce è posizionata al centro, tra gli spioventi, mentre sulla destra si innalza la torre campanara, a canna quadrata coronata da un cuspide.
L'aula interna, a navata singola, presenta una pianta a croce latina, interamente voltata a botte.
Due ampie vetrate nell'abside assicurano l'ingresso della luce sul presbiterio, quest'ultimo sollevato di quattro scalini rispetto al piano della chiesa. Due ampie vetrate nell'abside ne assicurano l'illuminazione dall'esterno.
La chiesa, arricchita da statue e mosaici, custodisce inoltre due quadri del 1754, opere del pittore napoletano Gerolamo Ruffino.
Galleria d'immagini
Altri progetti
Buddusò
Anastasia | 3 settembre.
Di impianto molto antico ed edificato con blocchi di granito lavorati a scalpello, l'edificio venne profondamente ristrutturato a partire dal 1836. Allo stato attuale | 57 |
I continue to advise clients and other entrepreneurs that the best time to sell your business is when the business climate for your products and services has never looked brighter. Of course, intersecting with this condition is your motivation to sell. Is one of the following conditions present and escalating your desire to sell your business?
Illness or Death has struck you, a family member or other owner.
You and your wife are divorcing.
You have a tremendous need for liquidity.
You are tired of the burden of running a business every day.
You are fatigued by the many personal guarantees and overall indebtedness.
Make sure that all income hits the books including any bartering you may have been doing.
Eliminate any personal expenses you run through the company.
Consider having your accountants review your financial statements for that 3 year period<|fim_middle|> as your right hand man and help you achieve additional growth in the next 3 years. This person will be a prime candidate to run the business when you sell.
If you have customer concentration issues (any customer with 20% or more of your business), implement a plan to reduce this concentration.
The key objective for the next 3 years is to show a track record of consistently increasing sales and profitability. When a potential buyer looks to buy your business, he will want to average the past 3 years of cash flow. However, we have been successful in persuading a buyer to apply the market multiple to the last and highest year of free cash flow.
What will happen with the last two years based upon our 5 year recommendation? I refer to this as Flexibility for Price Maximization. A Seller will realize the most value for his business when he is flexible in transitioning a new buyer to manage his company. We have seen employment agreements run anywhere from 3 months to 5 years with the most common period being 12 to 18 months.
Obviously, a lot more planning is involved in this process to optimize the sale of your business. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have.
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Cut all expenses that are not absolutely necessary to run the business.
Maximize revenues by reaching for all of the low hanging fruit.
Consider other avenues to increase revenues with emphasis on those revenues that repeat from period to period.
Consider hiring someone that can serve | 51 |
I am thankful for my family not giving up on me when I was a pain. Well I still am a pain. My class has made me realize that you don't need just family. You also need friends in this world. So I am thankful for them. I have to say my class has always made me feel better even when my days start bad they always seem to make them better. I want to thank GOD for giving me a life that has so much that I still need to discover. But I am going to discover the world with my class as we grow up. I want to thank all the teachers for pushing me when I thought I couldn't go any further than I thought. So thank you. I would like to thank Aidan, Toni, Lexi, Zoe, Ireland, and Emily for all the things that you do. Aidan you are probably thinking what I am doing putting your name up here, but you have always made me laugh when I am feeling down. You also see me for me not someone else. I am not trying to single any one out but these people don't care if I am crazy, they except me for me. So I thank them for that.
THANK EVERYONE FOR EVERYING IN THE WORLD. YOU PEOPLE ROCK EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW IT.
I am thankful for my parents. They do everything for my siblings and me. They go out of their way so that they can give us all of the things that they never had. I really appreciate everything that they do for my family. When things get hard they still make sure that my siblings and I are supported for. They take interest in the things I do at school and even come to my games. My parents stand up for me even when I don't want to stand up for myself sometimes. My parents gave me a home I would never want to trade in for anything. These are the reasons I am thankful for my parents.
I am also thankful for my friends because they know when I need them most. They keep my life interesting. They help me so I make sure to help them in return. They are always nice and they understand why sometimes I get upset. My friends always support me and my decisions. My favorite reason to be thankful for them is because they are funny.
These are the reasons I am thankful this year.
I am thankful for many things. One thing being my family. They are always there for me when I need them and they help out with tons of stuff. I am also thankful for my friends, I am thankful for them because friends are the people you can tell your secrets to. Friends stand by your side through thick and thin, you can tell your friends stuff that you think nobody else understands, even when they do, your friends listen and give their input. I am thankful for the food on my plate each day, I am also thankful for a roof over my head that I can sleep under every night. I am thankful for having technology to make things easier today than it was a couple decades back, and I'm thankful for books to learn and enjoy. I am thankful for having schools and work buildings for people to have jobs. I am also thankful for having. These are just a few of the things I'm thankful for.
I love the way you told us to get over you being emotional. I truly love that you aren't afraid to say that you are emotional on the Internet. So thank you for being you everywhere you go. I LOVE YOU!!!!
I am thankful for my aunt and uncle, if it wasn't for them i wouldn't be here today. I am thankful for the staff members in the school, if it wasn't for them we wouldn't have any education. I am also thankful for my friends, without them I would have no one to talk to and no one to share secrets with. I am thankful for my little sister she lights up my world she can always make me laugh when I am down without her I don't know what I would do. I am thankful that I am healthy and I don't have any injuries. I am thankful for my mother for putting me in this world.
I am thankful for a bunch of stuff. First of all I am thankful for my parents. They brought me into this world and with out them I wouldn't even be a thought. They also buy me food and clothing. I am thankful for my friends. They are fun to hang out with<|fim_middle|> of all I'm thankful for having a big family. I don't know what I'd do without them! And of course my friends, even the people that I'm not that close with, everyone can make things better. I'm very thankful for my sister Maria. I don't know what music I'd b listening without her! I'm also very thankful music. It makes any boring task more fun! But most of all I'm thankful for everything I have. I really hate the idea of Black Friday because the day after Thanksgiving, people just completely forget what Thanksgiving is really about, being thankful for what you have, and they go out and want more. Sure, it's nice having good deals on stuff, but there are people in the world who are perfectly happy with much less than what some people have. It's just sickens me what people will do on Black Friday. But anyways, I'm sort of off subject. And that if what I am thankful for as of now.
I am thankful for a lot of things. But the think the thing that everyone says they are thankful for is their family, and I am very very thankful for my family. They are always there for me for whatever I do. I am very thankful for how they have raised me, to be responsible and kind. But there are other things that I am also very thankful for, like the time period I was born in where I have the same rights as men or for all the schooling I can get unlike some other kids in the world. I am also thankful for my parents decision for moving to Pomeroy, because if I hadn't of moved here I don't think I would be doing as well as I am now. If I hadn't of moved here when I was younger I wouldn't have all the friends I have today.
I am thankful for many things, like the little things like snowmobiles, hunting, four wheelers, the 80's, and the breakfast club. But none of them even come close to my family and friends. My family is just so cool and I love them all. They buy me clothes and cool outdoor toys . But I don't just love them because they give me stuff I love them because they are just so cool and they love me the way I am. And my friends, well I could not go to school or be the same without you guys. You bring me laughter and sometimes too much. And they like me as I am. And I am happy and thankful for my life style, because I get to have the best friends in the world and family. The last thing I am thankful for is to live out in the country. I know that may sound weird but I just live my farm house and to live on a farm. And that is what I'm thankful for.
I am thankful for so many things. I am thankful to call the great country of America home. I am thankful to have a home, a place to sleep at night, a place to keep me warm, a place to protect me. I am thankful for my friends who stay by me through everything and put up with me when I am annoying or just plain stupid. I am thankful for my parents for guiding me through this crazy journey called life; which is another thing I am thankful for: life. I am thankful for the ability to dream. To dream of whatever I may think up, no matter how unrealistic or unachievable. I am thankful for the ability to play sports. I know that some kids physically can't play any sports and I am thankful that I can. I am thankful for the soldiers that risk their lives and sacrifice so much just to protect me and those like me. I am thankful that because of those soldiers I can worry about things like the Seahawks winning and losing rather than worrying about if I am going to have food tomorrow or if I will starve or be killed. I am thankful for a lot of things, and the ones listed above are only a small list. | and they give me lots of laughs. I am thankful for being athletic and for being fairly smart. I am thankful for God and the things he has done for me. Whew, that is a bunch of typing and I am not even half way done. Okay, here we go. I am thankful for my teachers and my family. I am thankful for Bernoulli's principal. (If he hadn't of figured this out then we wouldn't be able to fly.) I am thankful for sports and for food. I am thankful for my teachers and my coaches. I am thankful that Mrs. Miller did not make us type a response to students this week. This is a fairly long list of the things that I am thankful for.
I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for my parents and my sister because without them I wouldn't ever know what it's like to be in a crazy family. I am thankful for all my friends because when I am having a hard time they are always there for me. Also always having someone to hang out with and help me with school. I am thankful for all the teachers and the school, because without that I wouldn't have the education I have right now or the experience. I am also very thankful for all the cashiers that have let me leave even though I didn't have enough change for whatever I had bought. I am so thankful for everything that I have had and have in my life because without all that and all my friends and family that I have I wouldn't be the person I am today.
Here I am typing my dq and thinking "What do I have to be thankful for?" And I realize….there is a lot I have to be thankful for that on a daily basis I should realize. Unfortunately I don't stop to see how many things I have because I'm too busy worried on what I want.
For starters the number one thing I have to be thankful for is family, they get me through everything and I know even in the things to come they will be there for me.
I also am thankful for real friends who support me in everything, hope for the best for me, and care about me for just being me and the feelings mutual my real friends are amazing.
Lastly but not least I am thankful for being alive we have all been through rough times yet if you're reading this your probably alive.
I am thankful for many things. I am thankful that my family is together again with my dad being home. Also that my dad is safe when he comes and goes. I am also thankful for my friends without them I couldn't be as happy as I am without them. I am thankful that my family is in good health and we are all healthy. I am glad I get to be with my family and thankful that we get to spend this Thanksgiving together. I am thankful that we get to spend this year with family friends. I am very thankful with my dad being home more often and being able to be with his family. I am thankful that my family can still get together and laugh. I am thankful that all the people I love will be able to spend our Thanksgiving together. That is what I am Thankful for.
I am thankful for are troops that are over seas fighting for are freedom. I am also thankful for my family and how they take care of me. I am thankful for are school that teaches us what we need to know about the real world and all are teachers. I am thankful for a lot of things like these but i am really thankful for are troops they mean the most to me not only because they risk there lives but because they are willing to do that for people they don't even know and for the country they love and i thank them this thanks giving.
I am thankful for several things. One thing I am thankful for is food. Without food people would die and nobody would be happy. Another thing I am thankful for is shelter, without shelter I would be very cold and I could get sick easier. I am also thankful for family. Family is a great thing, without it several people would be lost and they would hardly make it through school. I am thankful for friends. Friends help you out when you are troubled and they can support you when you are sad. I am very thankful for technology. It helps make our everyday lives much easier and it helps provide entertainment for us. I am very thankful for all of these things and I am very happy I have all of them.
I am thankful for all that I have been given, like my dad came back for a couple weeks after being gone for three months. During that time we got me a car, and after school we work on it for hours on end. When it gets too dark out, we go into the house and work on homework together and just spend as much time together as possible. I am also thankful for all my good friends, like Toni Cloud. Whenever I need help with geometry homework she will take me step by step and help me get it right. Whenever we weight lift, my friend Aidan Dixon will help me to make sure I am doing stuff right and helps me if I am going overboard. I am also thankful for every veteran , they are making the ultimate sacrifice to protect this country , what it stands for, and all Americans, because without them we would have nothing.
I am thankful for a lot of things, like apple pie and peanut butter. But I am truly thankful for my family, and I am thankful for my home. I am really thankful for my parents because they are always there for me and can always help me if I have an issue and help teach me things that will be important later on in life. I am really thankful for my brothers even though they sometimes pick on me they are my role models and most of the time we get along. I am thankful for my friends because they help me with my homework and I have fun with them.I am thankful for my teachers who help me learn. I am thankful for alot more than I put down, and yes I am thankful for apple pie and peanut butter.
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Western New Yorkers are now able to get Heart Smart for Life thanks to generous grants from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation (AZHCF) to combat heart disease in one of Buffalo's poorest neighborhoods. The Mercy Hospital Foundation is one of only ten nonprofit organizations across the country to receive this funding as part of AZHCF's Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program.
Click here for more about the Heart Smart for Life Program.
Mercy Hospital is an acute care hospital located in South Buffalo adjacent to the Olmsted-designed Cazenovia Park. The hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1904. From modest beginnings in a renovated home on Tifft Street to its present location on Abbott Road, Mercy now stands as one of our region's most valuable health care resources.
As the largest of the acute-care hospitals of the Catholic Health System, Mercy plays a central role in the CHS mission to improve the health of individuals and communities through high-quality service that is holistic, compassionate and respectful of human dignity. The Mercy Hospital Foundation was formed in 1978 to solicit, receive and administer philanthropic support for the benefit of Mercy Hospital.
If you believe,<|fim_middle|> then join us in our mission. | as we believe, that your healthcare provider should be inspired by faith and committed to excellence, | 18 |
A leading financial services institution is looking for a Technical Architect Murex to join their Architecture<|fim_middle|> very exciting opportunity for a skilled and effective Technical Architect looking for a new challenge within an innovative global company with a wealth of expertise and knowledge. | team. This team is responsible for helping the Technology group translate business vision and strategy into effective enterprise change by providing pragmatic technology solutions and IT Architecture to achieve its business goals. This is a great opportunity to work in a first class working environment at the centre of the financial community on challenging high-profile projects.
Responsible for the architecture of the real-time index calculation and corporate systems working with project managers and external suppliers as the technical design authority.
Defining current state / target state for Real Time / Corporate Systems Architecture, drive transition plan and roadmap creation.
Standardisation, Simplification of the IT Environment & Architecture reviews.
Analysis of business requirements to identify and design changes to development and production architecture.
Be a leader; act as a technical architecture consultant providing technical knowledge, coaching/mentoring, guidelines and technical leadership.
Oversight of technical architecture and design activities.
Liaise with various internal IT support functions, Development, Index Operations and external 3rd party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
Design, recommend and be responsible for the technical solutions within the larger program context.
Provide creative alternatives and recommendations in a business context; working closely with business analysis team.
Present/Document and take full accountability for the technical solution proposed.
Degree qualified in a science or IT based discipline or equivalent.
Practice of formal design methodologies.
Experience of designing .NET or Java solutions in distributed environments.
Experience of integrating enterprise application solutions.
Knowledge of high performance database solutions.
Public Cloud - AWS or Azure.
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El marketing político es una disciplina que surge de la combinación de las ciencias políticas y el marketing, cuyo objeto de estudio son las campañas políticas, y que se ayuda para ello de un conjunto de técnicas de investigación, planificación, gestión y comunicación, que a su vez pueden ser utilizadas en el diseño y ejecución de acciones tácticas y estratégicas en campañas político-partidaria, de una institución, grupo de presión, organización civil o empresarial, etc, siempre que busquen conquistar fines políticos.
El marketing político se compone de una serie de herramientas y estrategias para generar tendencia hacia alguna figura o propuesta política.
Elementos
La campaña se compone principalmente de tres elementos: mensaje, dinero y activismo.
Mensaje
El mensaje es una oración concisa que dice por qué los votantes deben elegir a un candidato. El mensaje es uno de los aspectos más importantes de una campaña política. En una campaña moderna, el mensaje debe ser cuidadosamente creado antes de ser propagado. Las mayores campañas gastarán grandes sumas de dinero en focus groups o encuestas de opinión, para saber cuál es el mensaje que se necesita para llegar a la mayoría de vot<|fim_middle|>. Editorial Paidos 1997
Lourdes Martín Salgado Marketing político, arte y ciencia de la persuasión en democracia. Editorial Paidos 2002
Carmen Beatriz Fernández y Luz Mely Reyes Marketing Político: Herramientas para Ganar Elecciones. Konrad Adenauer Stiftftung 2003
Juan Roldán Renedo Neurociencia en la Política. Business Books 2002
Luis Costa Bonino Manual de márketing político 2005
Carmen Beatriz Fernández ¿Cómo ganar una elección? Secretos de Marketing Político. Libros El Nacional 2010
Referencias
Campañas políticas
Ocupaciones políticas
Mercadotecnia | antes durante la campaña. Este mensaje puede ser transmitido a través de diferentes canales. En la actualidad, las redes sociales se han convertido en un canal de información a través del cual alcanzar a la gran mayoría de la población. Estudios existentes centrados en los usuarios más jóvenes (millenialls) han mostrado las actividades de marketing político en redes sociales incrementan la participación política de este segmento de usuarios
Dinero
Entre las técnicas para recaudar fondos se incluyen reuniones entre el candidato y grandes donantes en potencia, solicitud directa por correo a pequeños donantes y el "cortejo" de grupos interesados que podrían terminar donando millones.
Activismo
Por último, el activismo está representado por el capital humano, la infantería leal a la causa, los verdaderos creyentes que llevarán el mensaje voluntariamente. Usualmente las campañas tienen un dirigente encargado de tomar decisiones tácticas y estratégicas para hacer de esta fuerza humana una herramienta altamente beneficiosa. En épocas muy recientes el uso de las nuevas herramientas digitales en el activismo político ha demostrado gran potencial, haciendo que comience a hablarse de la ciberpolítica, como una realidad.
Características modernas
La mercadotecnia política moderno presenta tres características adicionales:
Mediatización: utilización de los medios masivos de comunicación.
Videopolítica: está dominado por la imagen y las herramientas de comunicación audiovisual, se refiere a la forma de hacer política, centrada en los medios de comunicación, específicamente en la televisión.
Ciberpolitica: el uso de las tecnologías digitales para la comunicación y movilización políticas.
El equipo de campaña, que puede consistir en un individuo inspirado o en un grupo de experimentados profesionales, debe pensar cómo comunicar el mensaje, recaudar fondos y reclutar voluntarios. La propaganda suele estar limitada por la ley, los recursos disponibles y a menudo, de la imaginación de los responsables.
Técnicas
Entre las técnicas de propagación más comunes se encuentran:
El uso de los medios públicos de comunicación, mediante la franja electoral.
Los medios de comunicación pagos: diarios, televisión, radio, vía pública y, cada vez más, Internet.
Organizar protestas, maratones, disertaciones o cualquier tipo de evento.
Escribir directamente a miembros del público.
Recorrer centros urbanos, generalmente pequeños, durante cortos periodos de tiempo. Esto se conoce en los países de habla inglesa como Whistle stop train tour, ya que comúnmente (alrededor del siglo XIX, cuando el tren se expansionaba y era un símbolo de progreso) esta técnica se daba en un recorrido en tren por pequeñas estaciones donde se daba un discurso. Actualmente el término derivó a cualquier visita con este objetivo.
Destacar los puntos negativos o débiles de la competencia (campaña negativa).
Distribución de folletos u otros medios similares.
Apariciones públicas y campañas puerta a puerta, en las que se suelen dar gestos de unión con el pueblo.
Niveles estratégicos
La mercadotecnia política es una compleja disciplina estratégica que combina el trabajo transdisciplinario de diversos especialistas (sociólogos, politólogos, comunicadores sociales, expertos en opinión pública, entre otros.) en tres niveles básicos de planificación y ejecución.
Los tres niveles estratégicos de la mercadotecnia política son, con su campo de acción:
Estrategia política (EPo): Diseño de la propuesta política
Estrategia comunicacional (EC): Elaboración del discurso político
Estrategia publicitaria (EPu): Construcción de la imagen política
Estos tres niveles de estrategia deben ser abordados en forma simultánea y coordinada. Un enfoque sistémico apropiado exige que la "propuesta política" (1º nivel estratégico) sea traducida en términos de "discurso político" (2º nivel estratégico), y esté recogido en forma de "imagen política" (3º nivel estratégico).
La clave del sistema reside en la utilización de los canales de retroalimentación permanente que existen entre los tres niveles.
Orígenes y evolución
La mercadotecnia política nació a mediados del siglo XX en Estados Unidos. Si bien su lógica estratégica reconoce antecedentes tan remotos como la polis griega y el Imperio romano, a mediados del siglo XX fueron los expertos en manipulación de signos los que dieron el impulso decisivo al Marketing Político moderno; fueron los reflejos condicionados de Pávlov, las imágenes paternales de Freud, la ciencia del comercio de masas de Batten, Barton, Dustin y Osborne. En 1952 el general Dwight Eisenhower se convirtió en el primer candidato presidencial en apelar a los servicios de una agencia de publicidad, la "BBDO", para que se hicieran cargo de su campaña televisiva. En EE. UU. fue donde la rápida expansión de los medios de comunicación sembró el terreno fértil para un desarrollo progresivo y constante del marketing político. Unos años más tarde, en la televisión, las campañas electorales norteamericanas llegaron de la mano de los "debates televisivos" de candidatos, como los de John Kennedy y Richard Nixon (1960).
En 1980 Ronald Reagan y otros supieron potenciar su carisma y atractivo personal con fuertes dosis de videopolítica y Mediatización.
En 1988 George H. W. Bush y Michael Dukakis recurrieron a asesores de imagen a fin de reforzar sus poco atractivos perfiles electorales.
En 1990 Bill Clinton, Helmut Kohl, Tony Blair y José María Aznar, demostraron una vez más la relevancia de un management profesionalizado de los medios de comunicación, en especial de la televisión, como herramienta para la construcción y corrección de la imagen pública. El político que más ha usado en sus campañas del la mercadotecnia política moderno es Bill Clinton; además afianzó su imagen popular y seductora mediante su permanente participación en programas de televisión destinados a audiencias menos politizadas.
A fin de siglo los candidatos han comenzado a utilizar plenamente las técnicas de la mercadotecnia política, como sondeos de opinión, las sesiones de grupos focales, spots televisivos; campañas de imagen, el telemarketing; los comerciales publicitarios, los infomerciales (combinación de comercial e informativo) y el marketing directo.
América Latina
Mientras que en los Estados Unidos y en menor medida en Europa esta disciplina tiene varias décadas de existencia y evolución, se podría afirmar que la irrupción de la mercadotecnia política en América Latina en general es un fenómeno relativamente reciente.
El estilo norteamericano en la mercadotecnia política de la región se inicia muy claramente en 1973 en Venezuela, en la campaña de Carlos Andrés Pérez, que fuera entonces asesorado por el consultor Joe Napolitan. Por otra parte en Argentina, a partir de la Ley Sáenz Peña (1912), los partidos políticos comenzaron a ordenar sus campañas electorales sin contar con herramientas comunicacionales ni publicitarias demasiado sofisticadas. En 1983 la política argentina había incorporado solo en pequeña escala las técnicas de la publicidad moderna y las herramientas de marketing eran prácticamente inexistentes.
La Asociación Iberoamericana de Consultores Políticos la Organización de Consultores Políticos Latinoamericanos son organizaciones que agrupan a quienes se dedican a la consultoría en la mercadotecnia política como oficio cotidiano en Latinoamérica, entre otras.
En toda Latinoamérica también se crearon en los 80 y los 90 consultoras que abrieron el camino a los actuales consultores políticos.
Véase también
Asesor político
Gerencia política
Mercadotecnia comercial
Campaña política
Bibliografía
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Lucian Volume III
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The Dead Come to Life or The Fisherman. The Double Indictment or Trials by Jury. On Sacrifices. The Ignorant Book Collector. The Dream or Lucian's Career. The Parasite. The Lover of Lies. The Judgement of the Goddesses. On Salaried Posts in Great Houses
Translated by A. M. Harmon
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Lucian (ca. 120–190 CE), the satirist from Samosata on the Euphrates, started as an apprentice sculptor, turned to rhetoric and visited Italy and Gaul as a successful travelling lecturer, before settling in Athens and developing his original brand of satire. Late in life he fell on hard times and accepted an official post in Egypt.
Although notable for the Attic purity and elegance of his Greek and his literary versatility, Lucian is chiefly famed for the lively, cynical wit of the humorous dialogues in which he satirizes human folly, superstition, and hypocrisy. His aim was to amuse rather than to instruct. Among his best works are A True Story (the tallest of tall stories, about a voyage to the moon) and The Carousal or Symposium (philosophers misbehave at a party) (both in Loeb Classical Library volume no. 14); Dialogues of the Gods (a reductio ad absurdum of traditional mythology) and Dialogues of the Dead (on the vanity of human wishes) (both in Loeb no. 431); Philosophies for Sale (great philosophers of the past are auctioned off as slaves) and Timon (the problems of being rich) (Loeb no. 54); The Fisherman (the degeneracy of modern philosophers) and Twice Accused (Lucian's defense of his literary career) (Loeb no. 130); and, if by Lucian, The Ass (the amusing adventures of a man who is turned into an ass) (Loeb no. 432).
The Loeb Classical Library edition of Lucian is in eight volumes.
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Are you a planner or the spontaneous type? I rest somewhere in-between the two. On one side, I love to plan–I spent $14.99 on a calendar app, yes, a CALENDAR APP. Sometimes I can't believe it myself, but then again it's probably the only app I haven't regretted buying, and literally use it to list day-to-day tasks and events (It even color-codes! yaaaas). Then on the opposite spectrum, I am so spontaneous–I love surprises and surprising, and trying new things. If you're my friend, I've surprised you once or twice, just for the heck of it.
The type of person and my personality is reflected in my methods as a writer. Every idea has been a result from a spontaneous actions I've taken, but if I wasn't a planner, I would NEVER finish a book. Why you ask? Because behind spontaneity, there is no real sense, it's purely force of will and desire–<|fim_middle|> route for my first novel.
Main reason was that I'm insanely impatient. The second, I'm a do-it-yourself type of girl in the first place and I wanted to try my hand at it. From the moment I started writing my book, I had the cover drawn in my head. When I finally hired someone to create it was a surreal moment for me and I may have squealed once or twice. Formatting the book was a complete nightmare. There were nights that I wanted to tear my hair out because I was struggling to get the correct page numbering format on Word. But when it was all done and ready, the moment I held my book in my hands for the first time was guaranteed one of the best days of my life.
Sometimes I think I should have pursued traditional publishing with a little more kick in my step, but other days I'm happy about my decision to self-publish. Self-publishing is definitely NOT for the faint of heart. Luckily, I'm made of steel, or maybe I'm just stubborn and resilient. You have to be committed to the process and know that you're in it alone and have to rely on your own resourcefulness with no guarantee of a return.
The biggest consequence for self-publishing that I have faced is EXPOSURE. It is near impossible to get an indie book into the hands of the readers. Print on Demand companies have made it a much user-friendly process compared to years before, but still it is near impossible to get it into brick-and-mortar aka Barnes and Noble (THE DREAM!…I'm still in the process of trying to get it on the shelves). There is a stigma in the book publishing industry about self-published books, and it is that the majority stinks; it is not as polished as traditionally published books and come off as amateurish. I agree to a certain extent. While there is a plethora of duds in the growing pile of slush, there are definitely hidden treasures mixed in.
How do I find these hidden gems, you ask?
Book reviewers and bloggers. Trust fellow readers. Especially if you have a book blogger you follow and find their reviews are similar to your own thoughts of the same books, then you'll find that your reading taste is similar. It's a chain reaction in the book world, so I guarantee that even if a book was absolutely trash but everyone was reading it, you would end up reading it too.
I've sent many copies of my books to book bloggers for a review and many of them enjoyed it very much. So, even though I'm not the most objective person on this topic, I do believe readers should give self-published authors a chance. They work just as hard as traditionally published authors to create stories for you to enjoy and even if you end up hating it, most authors are glad that you took the time to read it. I've been blessed with ten 5-star reviews on Amazon, and twelve on Goodreads (not necessarily from the same readers) for my first book KARNAGE (The Phoenix Ashes Trilogy Book 1). However, I wouldn't mind an extra review that was even 1-star, why? Because at least someone took their time to read it and tell me what they didn't like about it. I'm always curious to see what readers didn't particularly like in my books, because it makes me take note of it for my next books.
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So I recently went to my first writing convention this past Saturday. It was a one-day affair and about an hour away from my home, so I wasn't forced to dish out an obscene amount of money to attend it. At the convention, they allowed writers to purchase 10-min pitch times with agents. I decided I would pitch a new trilogy I started writing to two agents, Nephele Tempest and Sara Sciuto.
Before attending, I had no idea what to expect and I was ridiculously nervous about the pitch. I memorized my 1-2 minute blurb and ran it through my head repeatedly the night before, on the drive there, and even during the event. Both my pitches were scheduled early in the day, so I wasn't pacing throughout the event.
My first pitch was to Sara Sciuto. She represents a variety of works ranging from picture books to young adult books. Which is perfect, because I have a young adult fantasy and a middle grade idea that I've been tinkering around with. The beginning of my pitch sounded rehearsed, but it became a more colloquial toward the end (at least I hope it did). She asked me a few questions about it and I answered with more in-depth explanations of the different fantasy concepts woven into it and she said she was intrigued! She handed me her business card and asked me to send the first 50-pgs of my manuscript. I was downright giddy at this point, but I still had about 5 minutes left from my 10 minutes. I didn't want to just get up and waste half my time, so instead I asked her questions (because from the articles I read about pitches at writing conventions, that's what you're supposed to do). I asked her what other fantasy books she's representing and what style of writing she most particularly enjoyed so I could get to know her better. Overall it was a successful pitch and if she does like my manuscript, I know I would really enjoy working with her!
My second pitch was with Nephele Tempest. By this time, my head was still bobbling from my first pitch, so I was a bit more relaxed and natural. Since I got Sara's card and interest, I didn't have all my eggs in one basket. (Of course I wanted it to be a success, who wouldn't want the interest of two agents instead of one?) My second pitch was more natural and conversational and Nephele made a few ooh's and ahh's during it that made me smile. She was also very intrigued by it and gave me her business card to send her the first 50pgs of my manuscript as well. I was ecstatic.
Honestly, I wasn't sure if maybe the agents were just giving their cards to all the authors who pitched to them out of good measure since they went out of their way to pay for those short, precious 10 minutes, but it really didn't matter to me. I felt that in a way, we skipped the first part of querying agents, the part that has them opening the initial email to read your query to ask for a longer sample. And to me, that's worth every penny. Plus, now the agents are able to put a face to the query/manuscript, which humanizes the process. There's no guarantee they'll like my manuscript. They might have enjoyed the idea of it, but writing style is a whole other beast.
I've been working on finishing and refining my manuscript in order to send it to them. (Although, I did learn that an agent's request for a longer sample has no deadline) Therefore, I'm trying not to rush myself because I really want to send my best work. But I have made a self-induced deadline of October 31 to get the first draft completed and the first 50-pgs refined to send out. I figure that I'll have another 1-2 months after submitting the first 50-pgs to polish the rest of my manuscript while they read my longer sample.
I'm glad I registered for the Los Angeles Writing Workshop 2015 (#LAWW15). It was a very positive experience and I learned a lot. I think the only thing that I might have enjoyed would have been to connect with other writers more. Because the convention was so short, you didn't really have much time to get to know that many people. I'm thinking it would be great to attend a writing retreat or even a longer writing convention in the future.
This is the first sentence of my new trilogy!
The writing process can be a very daunting experience. Some writers will be blinded by the bright overbearing blank pages that are waiting to be filled with a string of seemingly common words woven into something profound and meaningful, while other writers wear goggles as they fill pages and pages of content, most of the time all rubbish. But like everything in life, you need to find the happy medium and be willing to make changes in your work. Adaptability means survival.
Recently, a new manuscript idea came to me and I got really excited and scribbled everything about it in my notebook. Upon returning home, I began compiling a complete series outline before starting to write (something I promised myself I would do from now on). I hadn't thought about the smaller details of the book and as I wrote my outline I began filling them in where I could. What I ended up with was a goldmine! Or so I thought … I was wearing googly goggles. And I didn't realize it until I went to my family and pitched the idea to them.
First, I pitched the story to my older sister (27 years old). She had questions but was overall interested in the concept and said it was an original idea that she would like to read. I could've stopped there, because validation is the only feedback you want to hear. WRONG, writers keep fishing! So, I went to my mother (55 years old) and I pitched the same story to her. However, she said that even though the idea was unique, it wasn't grabbing her attention. I can argue that it's because of her age difference, as this book is a young adult book, however she also read my first fantasy romance young adult novel and said it was very interesting, so it's not really a valid argument. Then finally, I asked my little sister what she thought (19 years old). She's the closest to my reading audience, so in a way, her opinion matters the most in this situation. She agreed that the idea was interesting, but admitted that it was a bit confusing for her to understand.
First, the premise of the story is strong and original and I need to work out a few details, but they're minor.
Second, I need to develop a more gripping pitch summary. This is really important since I'm planning on pitching this manuscript idea to two agents at a writing conference I'll be attending in October.
Third, the series is in desperate need of some simplifying. Sometimes, more is not always more, less is. I realized that just because I make a story more complicated by adding more twists and turns, it doesn't make it any more interesting; it actually takes away from the main idea because it gets lost under all that gunk, no matter how glittery and shiny said gunk may be.
As a writer, whether creative or academic you must be open to constructive criticism. Most of the time you're so enraptured by your creation that you turn a blind eye to major problems that others see. So you need to ask a variety of people, revise, then ask again, revise, ask, revise, ask, and repeat until the answers are somewhat in the same ball park. Remember, you won't be able to please everyone, but you shouldn't be aiming for that as a writer–your job is to write something that remains true to yourself that hopefully others will enjoy as well. | a rush of adrenaline. I have this general surge of excitement about an idea, but it's only a matter of time when I run out of gas, and that's where my planning side comes into play. Drawing up maps of connections between the characters, listing personality traits and physical appearances, accounting the pasts of each character until they're real-life people to me, timelining all the events of the world, and outlining a whole series is ridiculously fun to me. It might be because I'm a bit of a controlling, methodical person, and as the holder of the pen, I possess all the power–to kill, to resurrect, to bring together, to separate forever.
But I think every writer needs to be spontaneous. Not only does it open new avenues into your writing, it'll also reveal hidden doors to amazing discoveries. A writer needs to be open-minded to the outrageous. But they also need to know how to rein in the crazy so that they can get the most out of it.
As you might know, my first published book, KARNAGE, was a self-published book and also a baby of a seventeen-year-old's spontaneous idea. It some ways, I may have rushed the publishing of this first book. There wasn't much planning involved and it ended up just being straight doing. I've definitely slowed down the pace with the second installment of the series, KALCYON, which is scheduled to release late January, as I am taking the steps of marketing it before its release.
I'm also writing a new manuscript for a new series, titled DEATH WISH UNDONE. I'm hoping to get this series published through traditional methods. I've already pitched it to two agents who both found the idea intriguing and asked me to send the first 50 pages of the manuscript. I haven't sent it to them yet, but I'm hoping to send it out soon. This manuscript was a product of much planning and not much spontaneity. In my opinion, while the world building is much more solid, I feel the story still lacks a spicy kick of sorts and I'm trying to figure it out before I send it.
Anyway, when all is said and done. If you're the planning type, go out and do something spontaneous. If you're the spontaneous type, sit down and write down a plan or outline. Either way, you'll be surprised with the results you get and the ideas that will form!
There are two types of authors: self-published authors and traditionally published authors. But at the end of the day, both authors are still just writers who want to share their story to readers around the world. There are benefit and consequences to both methods of publishing. I haven't been traditionally published (yet) and decided to go the self-publishing | 569 |
Camping season is all about taking to the great outdoors, enjoying the fresh air, and oohing over the star-studded night sky. It's certainly not about serving gourmet meals, but that doesn't mean hot dogs on a stick and lukewarm beans in the can are the only option. We've collected over 30 easy—and delicious!—campfire dinner recipes that will turn even the most outdoor-averse into happy campers. Use your<|fim_middle|> spices make these packs burst with flavor.
Bacon makes everything better—and we mean everything.
These nachos will be voted the favorite snack of the weekend, guaranteed.
Let these barbecue beans simmer into deliciousness, with tender chicken thighs making it all the more flavorful.
Just look at that char, folks. Using chicken thighs will make sure these kebabs don't dry out as quickly. | campfire to whip up these cast-iron skillet suppers, foil packet dinners, and classic camp food recipes like juicy burgers and cowboy steak—and you'll never go back. (Just wait until you see the s'mores dip…) These campfire dinners are ready to take on a hungry camp of Southerners, no sweat.
You can't beat the cast-iron crust that this recipe gives to tender steak. It's the ultimate camping meal.
Because that cowboy-worthy steak deserves a tasty side dish, don't you think?
This side will always be welcome around our campfire. The skillet is packed with russet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and thick-cut bacon.
This recipe combines two camp meal favorites: Sloppy Joes and burgers. And the crowd will go wild.
We prefer not to give up our favorite summer cobbler, even for the camping weekend. Turns out, the cast-iron skillet might make it better.
This juicy brick chicken recipe will win the camp crowd over, easy. Crispy chicken and cast-iron skillet potatoes work together in perfect harmony.
These soup beans feel wonderfully nostalgic as is, but we really kicked up the flavor with jalapeño chiles and thick-cut bacon.
Consider your hashbrown casserole transformed for outdoor eating.
Steak and potatoes—it's as no-fuss as it gets. These kebabs go from backyard barbecue to campfire grill without missing a beat.
Any Texan knows that this recipe will feel right at home on the campgrounds. The corn chip-laden dish will be even easier to serve if the chili is made ahead, then reheated and assembled into its frito pie form over the fire.
This recipe takes the quintessential camp dessert and turns it into a ooey, gooey dip. Need we say more?
These will be your easiest enchiladas ever—the recipe calls for no filling and no rolling. And it's all done in your skillet.
Here's one thing a campfire will do: Make sure your Brussels sprouts get oh-so crispy and caramelized. It's got the heat!
This grilled chicken gets a ton of flavor from the brine, made with herbs, garlic, brown sugar, and chiles.
Part pull-apart bread, part French dip, this camping recipe is anything but boring.
Here's a tip: Prepare this macaroni and cheese beforehand in your cast-iron skillet, and then warm it up over the campfire until it's bubbling.
No one will turn down a hearty grilled cheese with ham and Dijon mustard after a full day of outdoor activities.
A slump is essentially a cast-iron skillet of simmered fruit topped with pillowy, lightly sweet dumplings—which makes it perfect for using a grill or campfire instead of an oven.
Sprinkled with a Cajun seasoning blend and brushed with a mixture of lemon juice, hot sauce, and melted butter, these kebabs don't mess around.
You'll definitely get points for creativity when breaking out this campfire-ready recipe.
Something about ranch just feels like summertime. And these burgers definitely master the ranch-flavored zing.
Camping on the coast? We've got you covered. Mesh bags are traditionally used at clambakes, but we're making it even more outdoor fire-friendly by using foil packets.
These mini sandwiches are simple but wonderfully tasty. Instead of baking, wrap them in tin foil and throw them over the fire.
This hash is easy and delicious—and you can trade in your daily catch, if desired.
These easy grilled kebabs master a balance of sweet and heat, just how we like it.
These bars will double as a post-hike snack and post-dinner sweet.
Everyone loves a shrimp boil, and this recipe makes it campfire-friendly.
This one should be a no-brainer. It's a classic.
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Syracuse Drops Back and Forth Battle With Georgia Tech | Weekend Continues; Orange Swept by Yellow Jackets
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By Tom Russo
CitrusTV Softball Beat Reporter
ATLANTA – Head Coach Shannon Doepking has lived by the mantra, "If we're gonna lose, we're gonna lose with Lex on the mound," all season long. This weekend affirmed three times over.
Orange ace Alexa Romero gave up a pair of walk-off singles the past two days, and on Sunday, her long weekend against Georgia Tech continued.
Romero got the start in the series finale, but the Yellow Jackets jumped out early on the lefty. Georgia Tech (30-23, 11-10 Atlantic Coast) did not stop until it had swept Syracuse (20-28, 8-13 Atlantic Coast) off the field with a 9-1 run-rule victory in five innings.
The junior walked the first hitter she saw before hitting the next and walking another to load the bases with no outs. Tricia Awald made the most of the situation, roping a two-run double into center field to promptly get the Yellow Jackets on the board.
It was a sign of things to come.
In the second inning, Awald was back up with only two runners on base this time. The outcome was even worse for Romero as Awald blasted a three-run homer to extend the Georgia Tech lead to 6-0.
Miranda Hearn then came in to relieve Romero, but things didn't get much better for the Orange.
Cameron Stanford tacked on an RBI double in the third before Georgia Tech officially put it in run-rule territory in the fourth with RBI singles from Isabella Many and Maddie Billings.
Neli Casares-Maher's fifth home run of the season led off the fifth, inspiring a rally for the Orange to extend the game. Hannah Dossett was hit by a pitch, Gabby Teran reached on an error, and Alicia Hansen drew a walk to load the bases with two outs for Alex Acevedo.
But, Acevedo couldn't execute as she popped up weakly to short to seal the sweep for the Yellow Jackets.
SU's offense had vanished from the prior two game as the Orange would get only three hits on the day.
Syracuse will now return home for their final non-conference game of the year on Wednesday against Cornell (9-32, 4-13 Ivy League) with first pitch at 4:00 p.m.
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The world's most popular underground race series comes to London
Interview: Red Hook Crit
Posted Thursday 2nd July 2015 /
Text By Steve Turner
We catch up with David Trimble, founder of Brooklyn-born race The Red Hook Crit, to find out why his high-octane wheel-around is gaining traction all over the world.
"The first event we had maybe 15 people racing and there might have been another 15 watching, mostly family members and friends. We started the race outside of my apartment at about 11pm in<|fim_middle|> see what's going on in London, all the energy people have for cycling, and then see what we're going to be doing, you'll see that there's nothing like it. It really is unique."
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TCOLondon Publishing | Red Hook, Brooklyn. I was having a birthday party and I wanted to hold a bike race for fun. Now we have over 10,000 spectators at each event, it's crazy."
David Trimble, the Red Hook Crit founder and organiser, is explaining the somewhat humble beginnings of his hugely popular underground race series. He's just flown in from New York to begin preparations for its inaugural London leg, which will see around 250 riders gather in London's Greenwich Peninsula to compete in a high-speed, sprint-style road race. Relaxed, if not a little jet-lagged, he's drinking an espresso, camera in hand, having earlier shot the course to get a feel for the route.
"The funny thing is that we had no ambitions to take the race anywhere, it was really just a ride for my friends. But at the first race some people made videos and took photos and there was a real word of mouth around it," he continues. "The next year it was still pretty low-key, but by the third year we had 500-600 people watching and lots of racers turning up. It was pretty intense, we had no permits for anything and were just occupying the streets. There were volunteers holding up buses, cars would get on the course and people would have to jump in front to stop them from hitting riders. Cops were there, they didn't want to shut us down but it was getting close. I knew at that point it was getting too big for an underground event."
So the following year David took Red Hook legit. He went to City Hall for the necessary paperwork, found some paying sponsors to cover the race costs and organised his friends into a crew to oversee the organisation of the event. The subsequent Crit proved to be an even bigger success, which allowed him to take the Red Hook further afield, with international stopovers in Milan and Barcelona.
"I think the reason it's taken off abroad, is the same reason as in Brooklyn," David offers by way of reasoning for the Crit's unprecedented growth. "It's a very simple and easy to understand format that appeals not just to cyclists, but anybody wanting to see a spectacle. The course is about a kilometre and a quarter with lots of corners, and lots of very quick, short laps, while the riders are on track bikes, which have no brakes. It's fast, dynamic, and incredibly competitive."
Having secured a global partnership deal with Rockstar Games that has allowed the race to become a full-blown competitive series, RHC is attracting a mixture of professional and high-level amateur riders from across the globe. It seems though, with 30 nationalities currently participating, that the riders to watch won't be coming from David's homeland despite its North American origins.
"I know right, the US dominance has fallen off slightly in the past couple of years," he says. "We had an Italian named Ivan Ravaioli just win in Brooklyn and the guy is extremely strong, he's actually the first Italian ever to win the Crit. I'd say he's the favourite in London, but he's also now marked so people are going to be watching out for him. Then on the women's side there's Ainara Elbusto Arteaga from Spain and Fleur Faure from France who came in first and second respectively at Brooklyn. They're both super fast and amazing riders, and will do really well in London also."
With David about to head over to meet with the Peninsula's developers about taking the route through a building site on the Thames Path, our final question then is what we should expect in the London Crit? "We're looking to bring something completely new," he says. "When you | 757 |
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The Philanthropy Roundtable's 25th Annual Meeting will take<|fim_middle|> will describe the philanthropic vision of some of America's most innovative givers for the next quarter century.
We look forward to seeing you in Charleston. | place in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 16-17, one week after our national elections. Our conference will be upbeat and forward-looking. We will focus on the role of philanthropy in preserving and strengthening what makes America truly great—respect for the individual and for community, a competitive and free economy, commitment to opportunity for all, voluntary generosity, and the problem-solving creativity that comes from a free society.
The Roundtable is committed to reasoned argument, and our Annual Meeting will feature something missing from politics this year: civilized high-level debate about the great issues of our time. Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, and Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will offer contrasting perspectives on the best philanthropic strategies for addressing poverty and bolstering upward mobility. Professors Steven Calabresi, chairman of the Federalist Society, and David Strauss, a board member of the progressive American Constitution Society, will offer opposing approaches to constitutional interpretation, as part of a series of National Constitution Center debates sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation.
Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt will also explore how philanthropists can strengthen freedom of speech and debate on college campuses, under assault from the "safe-spaces" movement of anti-intellectual militants who seek to suppress views they disagree with.
One of the greatest achievements of philanthropy in the past 25 years is the emergence of multiple charter-school networks where low-income students excel. Building on this success we will hold a pre-conference on November 15 on the great challenge for school choice over the next decade: multiplying high-quality options for parents and children in the 30 states that now have vouchers, tax credits, educational savings accounts, and other school-choice policies.
Another feat of modern philanthropy has been to spread the principles of a free society to developing countries. Gary Haugen, founder and CEO of International Justice Mission, will describe his organization's remarkable work to strengthen the rule of law and justice systems in Latin America, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia in order to protect poor people from slavery, child prostitution, and other forms of violence.
We will be discussing the Roundtable's new Culture of Freedom initiative to reverse the collapse of marriage and religious participation in America's working-class communities. This collapse has been catastrophic economically, educationally, and psychologically. It has also led to a greater desire for government solutions, as individuals who are no longer able to turn to loving families, congregations, and neighborhoods for help in times of trouble instead look to the state for support. See Heather Wilhelm's story on the Culture of Freedom initiative in this issue of Philanthropy.
The Roundtable is also launching a new campaign on philanthropic strategies for advancing personal character and integrity. One of our keynote speakers will be University of Pennsylvania professor Angela Duckworth, TED Talk superstar and author of the New York Times bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Duckworth argues that positive character attributes such as self-control and persistence are more important than IQ or test scores in determining academic and professional success.
We will be awarding the William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership to Bruce and Suzie Kovner. Bruce has been chairman of the American Enterprise Institute and the Juilliard School performing arts conservatory, and the Kovners have been national leaders in education-reform philanthropy.
As with all of our Annual Meetings, there will be numerous practical sessions on effective giving. Subjects include the uses and limitations of evaluation, how to read grantees' financial statements, the pluses and minuses of transparency, and do's and don'ts in involving family members in foundations. Thank you to our colleagues at Exponent Philanthropy and the National Center for Family Philanthropy for running some of these.
So long as donors and foundations continue to have the freedom to make giving decisions, we at the Roundtable believe that the greatest days of American philanthropy are yet to come. Karl Zinsmeister, our vice president of publications, is currently touring the country speaking about his extraordinary Almanac of American Philanthropy, recounting the stories of the greatest achievements of private giving in our nation's history. At our gala 25th anniversary dinner on November 16, Karl | 883 |
For some<|fim_middle|> the form of a random act of thoughtfulness. I'm such a lucky girl! | it may come as a vow of undying love in front of loved ones, for others it may come as fighting off sadness and loneliness as they work abroad for their families here. Still for some, love may come in the simplest of forms.
Last night, I wasn't feeling very well. I was tired from the two days straight photo coverage plus my back cyst still really hurt. My sweet hubby offered to make me my current happy food, Champorado! So after hearing mass, he cooked 10 cups of champorado and we ate that for dinner! Considering he was tired too, actually he's more tired than I was since he's the main photographer plus he's also got a terrible toothache but despite all that, he still offered to make me my favorite food. Awwww. So as I transferred the digital photo files from our past two events (a wedding and a birthday party) I feasted on wonderful chocolatey goodness from White King and Bear Brand Powdered milk!
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The wise guys are all in prison, but it's not the same prison that everybody else gets. They've got their own little fiefdom where they make gourmet Italian meals for themselves. I always think about Paul Sorvino shaving the garlic so thin that it liquifies in the pan. It's a beautiful thing.
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10. One at a time, bake at 325 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until just set. They should not be browned at all.
11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into 1/2 inch wide noodles. Remove the noodles from the cookie sheets and repeat the process with the remaining liquid.
12. Once the bolognese sauce is done, add the pappardelle noodles to the pan and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
13. Add to four plates and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
*The vital wheat gluten improves the texture of the noodles, but is not necessary to the recipe.
If you liked this Italian recipe, then you might like my recipes for Chicken Puttanesca, Chicken Alfredo or Baked Ziti.
I made this, but I cheated and made a quick meat sauce with a jar of pasta sauce. Still good though. | impressed with the sauce I made today.
It's a bolognese sauce that has been simmering all afternoon. It was worth the wait though. It's really good.
But the sauce is only half the story.
I also made some low carb pappardelle noodles. These wide noodles are made out of eggs, cream cheese and vital wheat gluten. (The gluten is optional, but adds a nice texture to the noodles.) Mix the noodles up with the sauce and you've got a delicious Pappardelle Bolognese.
This low carb Pappardelle Bolognese is a hearty Italian supper made from a slow cooked beef sauce and egg noodles that you make yourself.
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, shallots and peppers. Sauté until softened, 4-5 minutes.
2. Add beef and sauté, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add wine; boil 1 minute, stirring often and scraping up browned bits.
4. Add 2 1/2 cups stock and tomato paste; stir to blend. Reduce heat to very low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 1 1/2 hours.
5. Bring cream and water to a simmer in a small saucepan; gradually add to sauce.
6. Cover sauce with lid slightly ajar and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cream is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Add more stock by 1/4-cupfuls to thin the sauce out, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and cover 2 large rimmed cookie sheets with Silpat mats. Spray the mats with cooking spray.
8. Add the cream cheese, eggs, vital wheat gluten*, salt and pepper to a blender and blend for 1 minute on high.
9. Pour 1/4 of the batter onto a Silpat mat. Rock the cookie sheet back and forth until the batter forms a rectangle. The batter | 432 |
NASA Shuttle Fleet Finds New Life in Displays, Parts
Retired shuttles will soon go on display across the country, but some of their pieces may fly again
By Mike Wall, SPACE.com on August 2, 2011
NASA's space shuttle fleet will never fly again, but the agency believes it still has plenty to learn from the iconic vehicles.
NASA technicians prepping the grounded shuttles for delivery to museums have been instructed to pull out and hang onto many different pieces, from the windows near the nose to the huge main engines near the orbiters' tails.
Agency engineers will study these parts to help inform development of future spaceships—and some of the hardware may even be used again.
"No other vehicle has had anywhere close to the same number of cycles on a lot of this hardware as the shuttle has," said Jonathan Krezel, who's in charge of the shuttle transition and retirement program at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. "Some of this stuff is 25 years old or more. So from the point of view of creating long-duration survivable space systems in the future, there's a lot of interest."
Making the shuttles "lickable"
The touchdown of Atlantis on July 21 marked the end of NASA's shuttle program after 30 years of operation and 135 space missions. Atlantis and the other two remaining orbiters, Discovery and Endeavour, are headed to museums, where they will teach and inspire the public for years to come.
Atlantis will retire to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Discovery to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. and Endeavour to Los Angeles' California Science Center. [Photos: NASA's Last Shuttle Mission in Pictures]
But the shuttles aren't being ferried straight from the landing strip to the exhibit hall.
All three must undergo a lengthy decommissioning process, much of which is done for safety reasons. Anything that touched rocket fuel — the thruster system inside each shuttle's nose, for example —<|fim_middle|> huge engines into its next-generation heavy-lift rocket, known as the space launch system, Pearlman said.
NASA is considering re-using other shuttle parts, either in ground tests to support future systems or as part of the space-flown systems themselves. [Vote Now! The Best Spaceships of All Time]
For example, agency engineers have suggested recycling the shuttles' airlocks, Krezel said.
"Maybe you could Tinkertoy that with some other equipment and create some capability," Krezel said. "Those kind of ideas are always very interesting to entertain, but they require some rigorous engineering analysis to see if that makes sense."
Seemingly intact museum showpieces
While NASA wants to make sure it gets as much engineering value as possible out of the shuttles, the agency is also sensitive to the needs of the museums and the needs of history, Krezel said.
To that end, NASA is working closely with each museum to deliver orbiters that are as intact as possible, and that will inspire and educate the public as much as possible, he added.
So the museum displays will not be the equivalent of a half-stripped car on blocks in someone's yard. In fact, most museum visitors will probably not even notice the extent of NASA's tinkering, Pearlman said.
"While some exterior systems will be replaced with replicas — such as the main engines — the casual museum-goer should not be able to tell what was replaced and what remains as original," Pearlman told SPACE.com in an email interview.
Krezel said NASA is planning to have all of the shuttles decommissioned, prepped and delivered to their respective retirement homes by September 2012.
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Mike Wall has been writing for Space.com since 2010. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Follow Mike Wall on Twitter
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"We're making the vehicle not just safe for trained technicians to walk around, but safe for the public to walk around," Krezel told SPACE.com. "My favorite phrase is, to make it lickable."
Other parts will be permanently removed due to safety concerns. For example, flight-ready shuttles are studded with small explosive charges that perform various functions, such as deploying landing gear if normal systems fail. These pyrotechnics are all coming off, Krezel said.
But safety is not the only driver in this spaceship stripping. Research is a key factor as well.
Studying the shuttle, piece by piece
During their long operational lives, Endeavour flew 25 space missions, Atlantis 33 and Discovery a record 39. [NASA's Space Shuttle Program In Pictures: A Tribute]
"The space shuttles are unique in how they were reusable spacecraft. No one has flown the same hardware to space and back so many times before," said space history expert Robert Pearlman, editor of collectSPACE.com and a SPACE.com contributor. "NASA hopes to learn what effects, if any, such reuse has on spacecraft systems so as to apply those lessons to future vehicles."
So agency engineers have asked technicians to hoard some hardware for research purposes. The list of requests is long and varied, Krezel said, consisting of several thousand line items. (That doesn't necessarily translate into thousands of discrete shuttle parts, however, because many separate line items may describe a single part.)
"A lot of this stuff hasn't been taken off since the vehicles were first built. So it's a dataset that the agency has not had access to, ever," Krezel said. "That's a lot of components. That's valves, that's seals, that's actuators. That's various pieces of plumbing, filters, etc."
The shuttles' space-flown windows will also be removed, Krezel added. Researchers will examine them to determine the extent of micrometeoroid and orbital debris damage. NASA may eventually give the windows to the respective museums after analysis is complete.
Re-use, recycle
The biggest pieces of hardware that NASA will hang onto are the space shuttle main engines, which sit near the orbiters' tails. The agency may incorporate these | 477 |
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Persian tomato omelet is one of the most delicious omelets I have eaten especially when made by my husband. Dry roasting and frying the tomatoes is what makes this omelet so scrumptious not to mention the yummy aroma that fills the kitchen. What a great way to start a day!
To make this Persian tomato omelet, you first dry roast the tomatoes to speed up the caramelization of their natural sugar. What that means is you cook the tomatoes in a skillet over moderately high heat without adding any oil until the tomatoes lose all their liquid and become almost dry. You then add oil and fry the tomatoes prior to topping them with eggs.
Now, my recipe here is the quicker version of the Persian tomato omelet. My husband takes a good 25 minutes just to fry the tomatoes and patiently smashes them into smaller pieces with a spatula and fries them until they turn into<|fim_middle|> keep the yolks soft and runny. The creamy texture of the runny egg yolk goes so well with the refreshing and sweetness of fried tomatoes.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange a layer of tomatoes in the skillet, sprinkle with salt. Cook each side for about 5 minutes. Add oil and fry the tomatoes until all the juice is gone, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve with toasted pita bread or bread of your choice.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium- high heat. Arrange a layer of tomatoes in the skillet, sprinkle with salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
Turn the slices over. Add oil and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly fried.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve with toasted pita bread or French bread. | a pasty sauce before breaking eggs over them. Other recipes may add fried onions and garlic and incorporate veggies or herbs in this omelet which is great, but I prefer my Persian tomato omelet to be simple with just tomatoes and eggs. When cooking your eggs, make sure you | 58 |
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As a finite, mortal being, I've always been fascinated by Time and awed by the ungraspable incomprehensible nature of Infinity/Eternity. Having a visual imagination - together with a metaphorical method of thinking - can also be a bit of a handicap for grasping abstract and infinite concepts. For example, whenever I try to imagine our Universe, it comes to mind as a large<|fim_middle|> by a writer who (being simultaneously Reverend and Mathematician) somehow combined Faith with the logic and illogic of abstract Science, it gives us views of Time which are 'eccentric' i.e. outside the mechanised circles of predictability and rules. To the White Rabbit who is late, Time - or rather our human imposition of the measurement of Time - is an enemy. At the Mad Hatter's House all the characters are trapped in Forever Tea-time. Alice tentatively speaks of 'beating time' i.e. adhering like the White Rabbit to the small imposed rules - the human measurement of Time and is admonished for it.
'Ah that accounts for it,' said the Hatter, 'he won't stand beating. Now if you only kept on good terms with him he'd do anything you liked with the clock.'
Alice begins to comprehend the possibly curved and unmeasurable nature of Time with the device of the table full of tea things but when she asks 'But what happens when you come to the beginning again?' the March Hare quickly changes the subject. Thus Time is seen to be something imponderable with it's own laws - an entity larger than our own consciousness - which we attempt to control at our peril.
From Shakespeare's 'bank and shoal' of Time, to Wells' Time Machine to films like Sliding Doors and Benjamin Button to novels like Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveller's Wife and Martin Amis' Time's Arrow we wonder whether Time is the straight flowing river we imagined it to be. It rushes when you are happy and it meanders when you are at the dentist having a tooth filled but does it have whirlpools and currents, oxbow lakes 'and rocks on which we can become snagged?
There 's an episode of Star Trek Voyager in which the crew get transported back in time to Earth (which is as usual a bit like down town Burbank) in the 20th Century. Their task is to prevent a ruthless billionaire inventor from using a Time Machine to get richer by bringing back secrets from the future. It's very American in a Gatesian-HowardHughesian sort of way... And there's a metaphor there, in that the plunderiing of raw materials of ideas and inventions from the unknown and uncharted future will result in the ripping apart of the fabric of the Universe. The episode has poignancy owing to the fact that the Voyager crew must in the end return to their own Time reality - a reality in which they have been sucked against their will through a wormhole and stranded thousands of lightyears from home.
In a similar way I too have been sucked through a wormhole and stranded on my alien planet. And during that brief visit to Chichester - like the Voyager Crew - I've also had the brief opportunity to visit a place a bit like home and have then had to return to this reality.
An artist on an alien planet. | black walled room. What's outside the room? Possibly another room. My brain doesn't seem to go any further.
Ordinary mediaeval people may not have bothered much about Time (or the ungraspable nature of Infinity) in quite the same way as we do. After all it was God's job to know and ponder those things. And perhaps it was also something to do with still having close connections with an existence which depended on, was structured by and ruled by seasonal change. Bad harvests resulted in real starvation. And still do. Human life was and is short and Death Eternal but Faith gives you a get-out of jail free card. You could get on with your finite little life without worrying your pretty little head about Eternity because God the omnipotent Patriarch would do that for you. Having Faith meant accepting a lot of stuff (including not knowing much about anything) and not minding too much about it. Look what happened to Lucifer after all... So most people chose Faith and - perhaps - didn't think much about anything. In any case, Thinking might get you a visit from the Inquisition.
Visiting Chichester made me very aware of the relationship of Faith to our concept of Time. . Most European Cathedrals - being manifestations in stone of the Eternal - took generations to build. People lived and died working on them. Chichester took about 32 years. - possibly a bit of a 'rush job' by Normans keen to acquire and demonstrate divine validation of their violent occupation of someone else's country. Yet 900 years later the no-nonsense rounded arches still support the weight of Faith and a beautiful 12th century stone Lazarus is still caught and frozen in the act of being raised - the story itself a metaphor for eternal life. Moreover, the edifice of Faith made manifest through Art is inhabited by an ongoing spiritual life which welcomes and calls the visitor each hour to the peace of simple prayer and silent thought.
In this more secular age (in the West anyway) we've mostly lost the Faith which allowed us to accept Space and Time, Eternity and Infinity, without trying to comprehend. Astronomers like Newton, living in an Age of Faith, proposed predictable Universes of motion - much like the workings of clocks and other machines with cogs and levers, But modern physics, in the midst of a violent and faithless 20th century, has curved and bent Time in ways which disturb us to the core.
Time in fact has been bent into something which might well spring back and kick us in the backside - or slap us in the face - depending where you think Time is coming from...
Alice in Wonderland subverts and ridicules the social structures and conventions of its day. Written | 567 |
Because 2018 marks the fortieth anniversary of Cumberland Valley Tree Service – Landscaping, we've posted a series of articles outlining our history. The first post was about safety because, well, safety is always first, and then we went back and acknowledged the people who gave us a leg up when we needed it and challenged us to be a better company – and better people.
CVTS-L has changed a lot over the last forty years.
And so has our industry.
Tree care techniques that were commonplace in 1978 are now frowned upon thanks to input from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
A renewed emphasis has been placed on safety thanks to standards advocated by organizations like the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA).
Landscaping now requires a working knowledge of hardscaping and outdoor kitchens in addition to plant health and creative design.
Plant Health Care uses research and communication with university laboratories to take a proactive approach to insect suppression and soil fertilization.
In 1978, Joseph and Ruth Kirkpatrick told George Pogue Sr that there was a better way to do tree care and a better way to live. Pogue knew tree care and the Kirkpatricks knew how to run a business. Pogue took their advice and started his fledgling company (and himself) on the path of improvement and growth.
In 1985, George Pogue Jr joined CVTS-L full-time, and he brought with him a degree in Forestry from Penn State and the knowledge that there was an even better way to do tree care. By becoming a member of tree care organizations and adhering to national standards, CVTS-L could set themselves apart from the local competition.
To escape the stereotypical image of the "hairy guy with a chainsaw," Pogue made sure his crews were<|fim_middle|> in addition to their knowledge of plants, chemicals, insects and diseases. Our tree care workers also become experts in equipment maintenance, knot tying and overall safety.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we try to invest in them for the long haul. We never like saying goodbye to employees, but in the cases when we do, we know that they are better for having spent time with us because we're already looking towards the next forty years. | well-versed in Dale Carnegie's techniques so every team member in the field could capably represent the company.
From that time on, tree service was customer service.
Over the course of four decades, we've had our share of setbacks as well, and it was our commitment to our employees and raising the industry standards that enabled us to adapt and bounce back stronger than we were. Sr's relationship with the Kirkpatricks began after falling out of a tree and breaking his back. Jake Schrom transitioned from tree care to landscape design after losing his leg in an automobile accident. During the financial crisis of 2008, we rode it out by sticking to our fundamental values.
So, yeah, we've learned a lot over the years.
In our previous blog about safety, Evan Brumfield said, "Every generation that moves up learns from the generation before." This is a message that we take to heart, which is why at CVTS-L we continually invest in ourselves – and the industry. And that includes other tree care companies who are technically our competition.
Tree care is a notoriously competitive industry, so why would we help our competition?
Because it is the responsibility of every company in this space to move the industry forward.
We have forty years down, but we're looking ahead to the next forty, and when you take the long view, you see that we're all in the same boat and that our real competition is shoddy work and unsafe working conditions. And that requires a culture of investment.
We all want happy customers, and we all want to make it home at the end of the day.
To companies that are just starting out, maybe you're a father and a son with one or two trucks – we've been there. But you don't have to start where we were in 1978. In terms of quality work and adherence to national standards, you can start where we are now, and we offer our knowledge to you as a resource.
Here are some of the ways that CVTS-L invests in the industry – and our employees – to help move the industry forward. For us, investment is all about teaching, sharing and being transparent about where we missed it.
Investment #1: We contribute financially.
Investment #2: We share resources and information.
We will assist anyone who asks us for help. In the past, we have shared everything from training materials, forms, handbooks and even marketing strategies with colleagues. We've also helped other companies purchase equipment and provided help with questions regarding insurance, finances and hiring. When we were starting out, we didn't know a lot of this stuff either, but we had people who patiently showed us the way – breaking us of our bad habits and providing a foundation on which to grow. And now we try to provide that for others who are on their way.
Investment #3: We share our people.
We encourage our employees to pursue credentials and certifications, and one that has been especially beneficial is the TCIA's Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) program. Part of completing the CTSP program requires candidates to train other tree care workers, which is obviously beneficial to us when they return back home. However, our Safety and Training Director, Aaron Feather, is also available – through the TCIA – to be invited to provide training for companies that might not have the resources to have their own safety director on staff. He is currently planning an aerial rescue training session for the spring of 2019. In tree care, information and training really can save lives – but only if it's available to everyone.
Investment #4: We invest in our employees.
At CVTS-L, we train every employee as if they will someday become a foreman. We love versatile employees. We have people who are certified arborists who can run a spray rig in the spring, run a tree crew in the summer and winter, and then float over to our landscape crews as needed. The skills that employees learn at CVTS-L as part of their jobs can be considered jobs unto themselves in other contexts. For example, our employees are trained to drive our trucks and some of them are even CDL-class drivers, which can be a full-time job by itself. Some of our landscapers become skilled in masonry for hardscaping projects | 879 |
The education department want healthier schools. The European Union gave an idea to governments in general that, if schools had a garden area that they can grow vegetables they can teach the kids about growing vegetables, plants, bugs, bees, you know. So they introduce the green flag. There are three levels to it. The first level is a certificate that you are showing the keenness to progress. And you get plaque at the second level, which is normally your second year. And by the third year you get a green flag. And once you've got the green flag it is yours. They can't take it away from you.
So, some of the parents; myself, another parent Stewart and another got together and we worked with a teacher to build pond. We worked with the kids and get them a vegetable plot growing potatoes, lettuce, cabbage, raspberries, strawberries, various bits and pieces, a pond. Got it all set up. Got the kids involved. When the kids see you push a wheelbarrow, they got involved in filling it, and pushing and getting interested and involved. It promotes the thought of healthy food as something you could grow quite easily and also it taught some kids where do food came from. I mean, you ask an awful lot of kids of a certain age where does an apple come from, they gonna say a shop. And now the kids at Calders know that apples come from a tree. That<|fim_middle|> don't want to work, is lot. | carrots come out of the ground, not from a plastic bag. It sounds so vain and so stupid, but a lot of kids didn't know where these came from, and now a lot knows. And the council are happy for us to use the grounds. No hassle came from them.
So most of the schools around here do not promote these green flag gardens. It promotes healthy living; parents are involved in their child's work. So they are involved in their child's education. They are learning a skill, they are also able to teach their children about food and what they've done, and so it passes skills to different ages of people. The nursery uses most of the produce. They use it to make jam, and chutneys. Use it for the kids' lunches. They have their own kitchen and so they could use potatoes for chips, for tatties, for mash. So, if the school could have or use a big enough area they could actually sell it to parents and make money for the school. Or make things to sell at fairs. and this idea [of the green flag] is a brilliant idea for schools, GP surgeries, for places like these even to push for because it makes them eco-friendly and can use it, especially for big companies, to get tax breaks and it's good to get plants. What annoys Stewart and I, is that the number of parents that like the idea, but | 290 |
Working as a PHP developer has also been integrated into an evolving environment. Indeed, the world of computing especially the universe that is directly linked to the Internet is in constant change. The person who develops and / or handles codes for the purpose of designing a website must then have the ability to adapt to change. It must be on the lookout for everything that happens on the internet and detect new changes to be made.
The control of the design of a site whatever the base used should correspond to the needs of the market (internet). There are special requirements depending on the nature of the site that must first be detected and then satisfied. In the event that the design of the site does not<|fim_middle|> work and the tools he will need. During the intervention, the developer may ask for help from other professionals such as integrators, designers, etc. To carry out its mission. In this case, he / she must have a high capacity of adaptation, a capacity of communication and a capacity to express his / her needs and expectations so that the others can easily understand it. | correspond to these, it would be difficult if not impossible to penetrate, integrate and impose on the digital market. The person who takes care of php development must then know his needs first. It must do a preliminary analysis of the environment of the site before it even conceives. Of course, clients usually have pre-established ideas. The developer as an expert can still impose his point of view. He must make his client understand that the goal is to bring an operational and relevant site online.
How should the PHP developer work?
Well before taking charge of the project and signing the contract, the person who deals with php development needs to analyze its feasibility and especially the integration of it for its environment. From the results of his expertise, he will then be able to define first the time needed to carry out the | 160 |
The municipality Kalmar is located on the coast in the southeastern part of the historic province of Småland and Kalmar County. The municipality is located opposite the island of Öland along the Kalmar Strait.
Kalmar<|fim_middle|>les in Sweden, followed by the baroque splendor of the Kalmar Cathedral and the exhibitions of the Kalmar Läns Museum.
Overall, the municipality Kalmar consists of 16 towns and villages with over 200 inhabitants, with a concentration on the city of Kalmar. While there live more than 36,000 people, Lindsdal has just over 5,500 inhabitants and is the second largest town in the municipality, followed by Smedby with about 3,500 residents. | Kommun is a popular tourist region and famous for the provincial and municipal capital Kalmar, as well as its close proximity to the island of Öland, which can be reached via the Öland Bridge quickly and easily.
The landscape in the region is very flat, less wooded and is used mostly for agriculture. Nevertheless, you will find a lot of interesting nature reserves, which are primarily located at the coast. There are also about 20 official bathing places, all with sandy beaches.
The classic attractions in the region are concentrated in the city of Kalmar. First of all, the Kalmar Castle as one of the most beautiful Renaissance cast | 129 |
The Startups Pitching Event at NES #24 on October 21 aims to connect new Nigerian ventures seeking to raise funds with potential investors. Eight selected early-stage startups that are registered in Nigeria and have been doing business for no more than 5 years will be invited to pitch in front of venture capitalists and investors.
Each start-up will have 5 minutes to pitch to prospective investors and 10 minutes to answer questions from them. It is expected that the Session will also connect the eight start-ups with venture capitalists and investors.
The Event will be strictly on invitation and shall not be open to all Summit participants.
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) organizes the Annual Nigerian Economic Summit in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning. It has become an annual dialogue and indeed the flagship event of NESG and the Federal Government that has provided a credible and widely recognized platform for top policy makers and corporate leaders.
Last year, the NESG introduced a Start-ups Pitching Event as part of the Annual Nigerian Economic Summit. Many start-up entrepreneurs struggle to get the funds they need to grow their business and, in some cases<|fim_middle|> require mentorship, professional advisory services, etc. Innovators and entrepreneurs from all over Nigeria would have an opportunity to pitch their start-ups and this is a platform for such businesses to collaborate and interact with individuals and organizations interested in promoting entrepreneurship and an opportunity to pitch to experienced investors and obtain great feedback and possibly capital.
New ventures with innovative ideas will be the direct beneficiaries of this event, as they will showcase their businesses before investors and have access to investment opportunities. They will also be able to receive guidance and business opinions from them during the event which will also greatly enhance their capacities to grow. In addition, they will get more visible brand effect from this platform.
For the prospective investors, it will be an opportunity to identify and invest in new ventures that are early stage and that align with their own investment strategy. | , even | 2 |
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Tiger Woods crash: Police execute search warrant to access data in 'black box'
Police have executed a search warrant to gain access to data contained in the "black box" of Tiger Woods' crashed car.
By Carl Markham
3rd Mar 2021, 11:41am
Updated 3rd Mar 2021, 11:44am
Tiger Woods has had surgery following a serious car crash which majorly damaged his vehicle (inset) (Credit: Getty Images/PA Media)
As part of the investigation into the accident which saw the 15-time major winner sustain multiple injuries last week, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department want to look at the vehicle's telematics to help them understand the nature of the crash.
"We did serve a warrant for the black box information from Mr Woods' car," Deputy Tracy Koerner told the PA news agency.
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Police have not, however, served a warrant to obtain a sample of the former world number one's blood from him or the hospital to which he was admitted as there was "no probable cause".
"At the time of the accident the deputy judged Mr Woods did not display any symptoms (which would have led them to suspect an offence of driving under the influence or drink<|fim_middle|> be alive" after the car crash.
The golfer suffered fractures to both the upper and lower portions of the tibia and fibula bones which were stabilised by inserting a rod into the tibia.
There were additional injuries to the foot bones which were stabilised with screws and pins.
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Woods underwent surgery on open fractures to his lower right leg and further injuries to his foot and ankle at Harbor UCLA Medical Centre last week before being moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for continuing orthopaedic care and recovery on Friday.
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Emmett Crawford - 2010 SCI Gordon E Moore Winner
Dr Emmett Crawford received the 2010 SCI Gordon E Moore Medal for the invention of Eastman TritanTM Copolyester and leadership in the development and commercialisation of this new family of engineering plastics.
Dr Crawford's innovations involved the development of a new monomer- 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD). Over the last two decades, there have been very few examples of the successful commercialisation of 'new to the world' polymer products derived from new monomers. The unique chemistry of TritanTMinvented by Dr Crawford provides a higher glass transition temperature (Tg) than traditional copolyesters, translating into superior heat resistance. In conjunction with the material's exceptional chemical resistance, hydrolytic stability, and lower residual stress, higher heat resistance allows moulded products to withstand the harsh dishwasher environment without crazing, cracking or hazing from continual exposure to high heat, humidity, and aggressive cleaning detergents and sanitisers In addition, TritanTM is manufactured without bisphenol-A. This combination of properties makes the TritanTM family of materials well suited for packaging, house wares, and medical applications.
The TritanTMcopolyester family has enjoyed remarkable<|fim_middle|>TM in their first year. As further evidence of market impact of Dr Crawford's advances in polymer science and engineering, nine companies have chosen to enter into ingredient brand licenses with Eastman. Backed by nearly 100 patent applications filed around the world, two new manufacturing plants have already been built.
Dr Crawford holds a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University and a PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He jointed Eastman Chemical Company in 1999 as an Advanced Research Scientist. Author of many publications and presentations, Dr Crawford invites and inspires scientific debate and discussion among his colleagues within and outside Eastman.
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While in Paris between 1948 and 1954, Ellsworth Kelly explored many new artistic strategies. Seeking to abandon figuration for abstraction, in 1950 he seized upon the randomness of collage made of cut-up pieces of his drawings. In a further effort to remove any semblance of a figurative image from his work, the next year he arranged<|fim_middle|> using no system or scientific method except to proceed progressively from the grid's lateral sides toward the center. As a result of Kelly's instinctive and playful method of composing, try as one might, there is no scheme or pattern to discover in the arrangement of the colors in this vibrant collage. Innis Howe Shoemaker, from Philadelphia Museum of Art: Handbook of the Collections, 2009. | collaged elements by chance on the systematic form of the grid. The fortuitous discovery in a Paris stationery shop of a stock of gummed papers in twenty colors led to eight collages entitled Spectrum Colors Arranged by Chance; the present composition is the first in the series. With a method both systematic and random, Kelly took the small squares of colored paper and arranged them quickly and intuitively on the grid, as if by chance, | 89 |
Citation: POWELL, F. ...et al., 2017. The<|fim_middle|> | importance of mealtime structure for reducing child food fussiness. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 13(2): e12296.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore how the structure of mealtimes within the family setting is related to children's fussy eating behaviours. Seventy-five mothers of children aged between 2 and 4 years were observed during a typical mealtime at home. The mealtimes were coded to rate mealtime structure and environment as well as the child's eating behaviours (food refusal, difficulty to feed, eating speed, positive and negative vocalisations). Mealtime structure emerged as an important factor which significantly distinguished children with higher compared to lower levels of food fussiness. Children whose mothers ate with their child and ate the same food as their child were observed to refuse fewer foods and were easier to feed compared to children whose mothers did not. During mealtimes where no distractors were used (e.g., no TV, magazines or toys), or where children were allowed some input into food choice and portioning, children were also observed to demonstrate fewer fussy eating behaviours. Findings of this study suggest that structured mealtimes, where the family eats together and distractions are minimal, alongside allowing the child autonomy in food choice and intake, may help to promote more adaptive and healthy eating behaviours in young children. | 275 |
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Townsend (right) with business partners Karen Bell and Darren Ahlers in the early days outside DKD. Photo / Supplied
By Greg Dixon
Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to read is true. Well it might be true. We are, you must understand, about to enter another dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a metaphysical plane as vast as the imagination and as timeless as coffee with milk.
It happened in the middle ground between 1980 and 1990, between science and inspiration, and it lies between the pit of an industry's dodgy memory and the summit of one man's bold claim. This is the dimension of the flat white ...
A short black history of coffee
In the beginning, there was the bean. Some time after the bean came the dancing goats. According to folklore, Kaldi, an Ethiopian shepherd boy who was clearly a slacker, misplaced his small herd of goats.
This, you imagine, wasn't a good look. So it was no doubt self-preservation which drove Kaldi into the hills in the cool shadows of early morning to search for his missing charges. It being the Horn of Africa, the day soon turned slightly hot. The hunt became exhausting, sweaty, an agony.
As Kaldi climbed, he must have cursed his luck. We can't say for sure of course, but in the way of these things it is likely that just as our shepherd boy was about to give up the ghost on his goats, he stumbled over the brow of a hill and there they were, dancing. Kaldi, a slacker but clearly not slow, soon grasped the reason for the uncanny capering.
The goats had been noshing on a bush bearing red, bean-like fruit. Our now-starving shepherd boy joined them and soon he was gambolling too. It's at this point a passing imam - yes, his arrival on the scene is admittedly a trifle convenient - spotted the carry-on, demanded explanations and then a sampling.
Soon he, too, was hooked. It was only a matter of time before someone, an Arab in all probability, thought to boil these precious beans to create qahwa or coffee. The rest, as they say, is history. A civic duty
A long time after the dancing goats, but still a long time ago, Derek Townsend - the man who lays claim to inventing the flat white we drink today - came home from his OE. On his travels, the surfer, university drop-out, salesman and Aucklander had been to Europe and Australia (the civilised and the uncivilised worlds, you might say) and, much like generations of Arabs and Europeans, had discovered a liking for lounging about drinking coffee.
In the early 1980s, Auckland didn't do lounging. It did booze barns and coffee lounges. It was true that former Th' Dudes manager and cinema owner Charley Gray had opened The First and Last Cafe in Symonds St the decade before. But really this was the era of the tray. You pushed it, first past the sandwich bar, then the sweets cabinet and finally the pie warmer before arriving at the till with a ridiculous melange of food.
Here you ordered a cup of the bastard spawn of the bean, filter coffee. It looked like sump oil but didn't taste quite so well, even with milk and loads of sugar. Townsend the entrepreneur saw an opportunity.
The first real coffee shop, Kiva Han, is said to have opened in Constantinople in 1475. Auckland got its first somewhat later, in the early 1980s. It was called DKD Cafe. With school friend Darrell Ahlers, girlfriend Karen Bell and sundry helpers, Townsend ended up creating an Auckland icon in a long-unused room up two flights of steep, narrow stairs at the back of the Civic Theatre.
It was a late-night joint, yes, but it was also an ideal for living based on the lofty, lefty values Townsend had picked up reading John A. Lee and Mickey Savage as a kid. "I had this vision of what DKD should be," the 48-year-old says. "It was really this space in which things could happen. It would be a great leveller, so you would get wealthy and poor and intellectual and not. That was the ideal, all types of people meeting in the space rather than going to the pub or an expensive restaurant." It was to be a socialist experiment, then. But with coffee.
Strangely, it worked. On any one night, Townsend recalls, Doug Myers' wife might be seated next to the mad Maori guy who was quite famous for being mad but also for having an enormous "A" (for anarchy) tattooed on his forehead. About them, on any given night, there may have been students and hippies and yuppies and wasters and musicians and artists.
The room, all mismatched furniture, was something like a stage. There was ever-changing art on the walls (Colin McCahon apparently featured the week of his death), which you could sometimes buy. There was live music too, including the world-famous-in-Auckland act, an old-timer who'd strum an out-of-tune guitar while free-form "singing" in an out-of-tune voice.
Anything could happen and sometimes did. One night a DKD dishwasher called Todd, who was just 16, arrived wearing a full, old-fashioned diving suit. Darrell Ahlers says he doesn't know why, but thinks "someone might have told him to dress appropriately". Still, if DKD was a wild - or at least wildly existential - sort of hang-out, it had one rule: you had to be in the door by midnight, or you wouldn't be served.
Even if you were Elvis Costello. He was turned away for arriving at five past. "It was," says Townsend, "this bizarre sort of fantasy." If his ideal for DKD worked, he actually had no idea, in the beginning, about how to work a coffee machine. The novice trio had bought an ancient espresso machine, a 1940s or 50s La Chimbali, which an engineer mate got working. It didn't come with instructions on what to make<|fim_middle|>asters Miller's Coffee, says he originally took flat white to mean a double espresso with a jug of cold milk on the side. "When I opened Belaroma in Albert St, if someone asked for a flat white, that's what I made because that's what I thought it was. Then someone said 'oh no, a flat white has hot milk'.
As far as I could tell, they'd been in Australia. [They'd] probably had coffee served in a glass with the hot milk, which I have a feeling was called a flat white over there." Chris Priestley, who co-created then owned the Atomic cafe coffee and roasting brand for years before selling it, says he remembers making something he called a "Sydney flat white" at his famously good but long-gone cafe Kerouacs in O'Connell St.
"The Sydney flat white meant much more milk," he says. "Maybe there were flat whites already in Sydney at that stage, but I don't know for sure. It all gets a bit murky around about then."
Through the fog, Townsend remembers producing flat whites at DKD that were simply long blacks with a splash of milk. However, his days of making them at DKD were over little more than two years after the cafe opened. Ahlers and a new partner kept the icon going in the Civic until 1999, when it was forced out due to the building of the SkyCity Cinema multiplex. DKD moved to O'Connell St just in time for the CBD's big, pre-millennial blackout.
Ahlers shut the doors after a couple of years, but the DKD name survives today as a coffee-roasting business also run by him. Meanwhile, the flat white had evolved into the coffee that obsessed a country.
There was no eureka moment. The flat white we drink now evolved in, of all places, a garden centre in Remuera, according to the self-proclaimed father of the flat white. After quitting DKD, where he reckons he'd made at least a million cups - and having no desire to make a million more - Townsend spent a year or so playing at being an artist.
However, a pregnant girlfriend forced him back into the workforce and back to the espresso machine. In 1988, he set up a cafe in Kings Plant Barn on Orakei Rd, near the railway line. "It was a little cafe, it had no signs, no real walls. They were just sort of these floppy plastic walls - and it was surrounded by water. I didn't know whether we would be successful."
But within three months the cafe was the busiest in Auckland, or so he claims. "I made all the coffees. I think you can really drive the business up with coffee, you can make it so beautiful that people will come from miles to have it."
Townsend began producing flat whites with just 30ml of coffee and 150ml of steamed milk, which he began "stretching" so that it was flat and rich rather than foamy. "I could make it quite creamy ... I made them for customers and said 'this is something new, if you don't like it, I'll make you a normal one' - and I never had a person come back. "Then I got my staff to start [making them], and then they went to other [coffee] shops and before you knew it ..." Yes, the rest is history.
Flat (white) denial
"Whatever Derek Townsend said, just disregard it," says Michael Allpress, owner of Allpress Espresso. He laughs, but is possibly not joking. He's not the only local baron of the bean to do this. Chris Priestley, whose Atomic Cafe on Ponsonby Rd is now called One 2 One, laughs, suggesting Townsend is "a little bit self-promoting".
Townsend's old partner Darrell Ahlers also calls him a "self-promotion vehicle", while Craig Miller giggles too: "My memory is that Derek's always said [he invented the flat white]. Whether or not it's true ... huh!". Townsend, who stopped making flat whites and start roasting coffee under the name Karajoz in 1997, certainly promotes himself, and his claim.
Ask him about the doubters and Townsend gets ever so slightly defensive. But you can't argue with his logic: "Where did it come from if I didn't make it?" Does he care if his contemporaries and competitors don't believe him? "No, it's sour grapes ... ... I'm blessed with a reasonably photographic sort of memory so I can remember exactly ... I know exactly where it came from."
Flat (white) Earth
Mmmm, the mild taste of controversy. But there seems no bitter aftertaste, only amusement and a slight burp of irony - this being another dimension, the inventor doesn't even drink his claimed invention. "I started with the cappuccino, which in 1981 was the new thing, and that's what I still drink ... or espresso," says Townsend. "I like a macchiato too, which is like a shrunken flat white.
It's delicious but you have to have sugar in that. But I've never drunk flat whites, never." Maybe not, but it's now New Zealand's drink. As so-called cafe culture has spread, during the last decade or so, from Auckland to the backblocks, the flat white has reached an unrivalled ubiquitousness.
The people's coffee has even begun spreading milky tentacles around the globe as New Zealanders have proselytised the true meaning of good coffee. Indeed, since 2005, a cafe calling itself Flat White has been spreading the faith from London's Soho. Do they care in London who invented the flat white? Much like the story of the dancing goats, veracity doesn't matter.
A good yarn is a good yarn. But here's a final thought: is the flat white just a latte in a smaller cup? "It is really," says Derek Townsend, the inventor of the flat white. Possibly.
Derek Townsend on how to make the perfect flat white ...
With the flat white you don't want it too foamy, you want it to be creamy, so you hold the foam back and pour the milk from the bottom of the jug. The milk at the bottom is nice and creamy, the milk at the top is foamy. You can use a knife or a spoon [to hold the foam back], personally I like the spoon ... it becomes a matter of personal preference.
You can see as your pour that the milk is nice, flat, velvety, creamy and delicious.
It also extremely important to pour the milk immediately, not let it sit.
I like to add a light dusting of sweet chocolate to a flat white because it just adds a little touch of something to it ... it just makes it that much better.
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A friend called Nicky, a psychiatric nurse, had worked a bit in cafes in Sydney. She gave Townsend and Ahlers a list of names. One of them was "flat white".
Thanks for all the fish
The people's coffee - at least in name - had arrived. But the flat white wasn't DKD's speciality. That was hot chocolate served in a bowl with a chocolate fish on the side. They called it a "Fish in a Bowl", and sweet as it was, it sold by the gallon. Ahlers remembers making plenty of lattes and cappuccinos too. But not everyone wanted coffee that white in the early days. "People would say 'that's too milky', or they'd never heard of these terms," Ahlers says of lattes and cappuccinos. "They'd just sort of look at you and say 'I just want a coffee'. We'd click and say 'black or white?'
Then we'd make them a long black and just add a bit of cold milk for a white one." Craig Miller, Auckland cafe stalwart and owner of ro | 232 |
I've heard people say that there is a different sense of community or neighbourhood<|fim_middle|> turn off the gravel, pull onto our little plot and introduce themselves. Everyone has offered future help should we ever need. I'll reciprocate the kindness, although right now with pretty much just some bare land, I can't offer much. But I genuinely do look forward to when I can offer something, maybe a fix on the tractor or even a little muscle moving something.
Such a little thing. 12 eggs. But man did it say a lot. We really appreciate it, and it made our day. We're not even living here yet and we already feel incredibly welcome, and appreciate the people around us. We don't even have a single building out here, but it's already starting to feel like home. | when you live in the country. I've learned of situations and projects where people who are living down the road show up to help out. It's always sounded nice.
I'm so happy to say that we are witnessing this first hand. We've met almost all of the neighbours that live near us. I'll be unloading wood, tilling the garden on my tractor, or planting trees and a new neighbour will | 84 |
McDonald's rarely gets things wrong, and its continued success proves it. While it constantly sets the bar for fast-food, its most recent technological adjustments could raise the stakes for the high street as a whole.
The company has always quickly responded to the changing tastes of its customers. From its "grown-up" redesign of European outlets (a strategy since adapted by competitors such as Greggs), to the expansion of its healthy food range (a strategy since adapted by competitors such as Greggs), its decisions have maintained its high-street, fast-food dominance despite there being more competition than ever before, and at a time when consumers are more impatient than ever.
Over the last few months, McDonald's has rolled out Evoke's touchscreen ordering system at an alarming rate. Cynically, it can be seen as<|fim_middle|>-to-face sales can be intimidating for many, especially if the member of staff securing the contract looks for upselling opportunities.
If touchscreens were more prevalent in electrical retailers, customers could take their time to browse aesthetic options like colour, but also explore the benefits of performance issues such as memory, data, screen size, and more. The addition of comparison tables, similar to those offered online by the likes of GSMArena.com, could not only help the customer, but actively get them in store to compare models, test them in store, and get human input when they want it. They can be in charge of their purchase from start to finish, imbued by expertise offered by the store in question.
Tailored correctly, touchscreens can and will enhance retail experiences, and could reposition staff doing what customers want, and in a way that's much more comfortable for them.
It's as simple as it is effective: touchscreens, when not helping people order their food, show video advertisements for other McDonald's products when not in use. It means no opportunity to sell is wasted – and new products, sales or underselling stock can be prioritised at the touch of a button.
What retailers can learn from this: Advertising is part and parcel of any store, from window displays to end-of-aisle promotional shots. Replacing these often-static set-ups with eye-catching moving ads – which can transform into interactive hubs at the touch of a button – can offer the best of both worlds in most, if not all, retail environments.
Tailored correctly, touchscreens can and will enhance retail experiences, and could reposition staff doing what customers want, and in a way that's much more comfortable for them. McDonald's has committed to the technology for the future and while it already looks like it'll spell great success for the fast-food giant, the blueprint it follows is one that can be easily followed by even the newest retailers taking their place on the high street.
While real success for this technology requires many cornerstones of omnichannel excellence to work properly – specifically accurate stock check, intelligent upselling and (even limited) personalisation – touchscreens could pave the way for bigger and more responsive tech. It's just surprising that so few businesses still haven't considered its vast array of benefits yet. | a shrewd move, given it lowers demand for point-of-sale staff and could drop the wage bill significantly. However, McDonald's has demonstrated how the facelessness of technology does not replace the faces of its staff – instead, it can complement and enhance the consumer experience, responding to a greater demand for personalised service using more suitably modern tech.
The introduction of touchscreen ordering will undoubtedly become a norm in fast food, but retailers in other markets need to take notice of the possibilities this specific development could have for their own high-street presence – so long as they use it correctly.
McDonald's makes changes that make it more profitable, and touchscreen ordering systems are no exception. As identified by Brandon Weber of Big Think, the company may see sales rise by over 5% in the first year of the tech's rollout. While McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook has attributed this to dwell time in front of the screen, Weber cites a 2017 study that asserted how the "physical experience of touching products – even on screen – increased the likelihood that a consumer would make a 'hedonic' purchase".
What retailers can learn from this: By opening a touchscreen channel, you provide customers with a middle ground between online browsing and in-store exploration. While the technology itself is another means of enabling sales, its clever use within your store – such as combining it with a stock check facility, an item finder or an ordering form – you can provide a customised service at a key location in your store, encouraging more footfall and product exploration to an increasingly technologically-minded consumer.
It's no surprise that a fast-food restaurant inspires hedonistic tendencies in its customers by giving them easier technology to order from. But it's not all down to self-led temptation – McDonald's follows the standards set by Amazon and friends by recommending complementary dishes, such as sides and desserts. It's simple yet effective upselling, and the removal of face-to-face ordering only makes the decision more guiltless.
What retailers can learn from this: It's not too difficult to inspire a customer to buy something related to a searched product (e.g. the correct cable to go with electronic goods) – but it's easy to take this concept a step further by analysing wider purchasing trends. For example, fashion retailers can use touchscreen ordering outside of changing rooms to promote a wider set of clothing, potentially tailored to the shopper's tastes, size or outfit purpose, based on recommendations set by either stylists or an AI system which analyses other shoppers' paired purchases.
And just like McDonald's, businesses can take this one step further by putting point-of-service staff in a more positive, personal role than the dreaded, shopper-bothering "is everything OK?" approach.
Weber also noted how McDonald's staunchly defended its introduction of touchscreens by claiming they allowed staff to better serve customers – not replace them. This is largely down to its table service option: after ordering your food, you can now pick up a plastic table number and have someone deliver the food to your table – effectively aligning it closer to Nando's than Burger King. While POS staff still exist, this bonus means customers can now sit and wait, as opposed to getting a ticket, aimlessly standing and grumbling to oneself – or engaging in the 2am bunfight of climbing over tired and emotional people trying to get served.
What retailers can learn from this: Businesses cannot afford to use touchscreens to replace staff, as consumers are now crying out for the personal touch, alongside more convenience. Workers can complement touchscreen technology in fashion stores, for example, by acting as personal helpers or even stylists, fetching alternative or complementary outfit options for those in changing rooms to try on. As well as keeping people in store, it showcases the benefits of ecommerce-style technology with a service customers couldn't possibly get at home.
And as we discuss in our 2018 Fashion Analysis in our first-ever Retail Experience Score, demand is higher than ever for click and collect; retailers already need to use staff better to offer a faster and more accurate stock-led service, so they can be reassigned to meet this demand and help drive footfall further.
While this benefit may be overlooked by the average consumer, McDonald's is also making orders easier for those who don't feel comfortable with human interaction. Whether helping people with experience of mental health issues to those who are introverted or just someone who personally prefers the tech, the ability to order on a screen breaks down another boundary for countless consumers.
What retailers can learn from this: Aside from the obvious benefit of being more inclusive, touchscreens can be adapted to other environments with ease. Retail, unlike fast food, can often be notorious for its high-pressure sales tactics. Factoring in this system will help people discover the products they want at their own pace, while a complementary personal helper service can work with it, if required. Additionally, the likes of clothing shops – where people may not be comfortable asking for a certain size – can be better catered to if they request an item to try on, before finding these sizes hanging up for them in a dressing room.
As with coffee shops, fast-food outlets offer increased customisation with pretty much everything they sell, satisfying different budgets, appetites and health concerns. Personalisation through touchscreens represents the easiest means of doing this, not least because people often don't know what options are open to them at the counter; the technology also stops someone rushing an order because they're at the front of a queue of hungry consumers. This opportunity for detailed personalisation wins customers back – they get what they want, how they want it, and can take their time to switch things up if the mood takes them.
What retailers can learn from this: The ability to explore, compare and customise purchases with touchscreens could be hugely impactful for a number of retail sectors. Electronics sellers in particular could benefit, given the huge choice available for major purchases, notably laptops and mobile phones. Customers looking for either of these know that they will commit to their choice for a minimum of two years, so high-pressure face | 1,231 |
On an increasingly sunny evening, over goat cheese, a dinner of ravioli with butter sauce, and a Cardamon infused cake, I enjoyed three bottles of wine white. The wines were served by a new friend who inherited his interest in<|fim_middle|> pneumatic press. All of these updates showed through the wine. It was beautiful, more on the elegant side but it sported a finely articulate nose with perfectly balanced fruit, acidity, and sweetness in the mouth. As Lou commented, it is ready for a long future of development.
Many thanks to Todd, Lisa, and everyone else for such a fun evening! | wine from his father. It is for him that I opened the 1979 De Foreville Barbaresco at my house not too long ago. Last week we met up in Seattle for a dinner with mature white wines.
The bottles we drank were purchased upon release. All of the wines he selected are drinking at peak maturity right now, though the Sauternes will clearly last. The 2001 Weingut Robert Weil, Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken, Rheingau is more expressive on the nose but when I revisited it at the end of the evening I was pleased by the evolution of its mouthfeel. The 1986 Domaine Long Depaquit, Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is a nice surprise because I drink very little old white Burgundy. I thought it interesting how this wine still has some fruit and weight. We wrapped the dinner up with a bottle of 1983 Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes. We remarked on the darker color, perhaps more advanced than other Sauternes, but the wine in the mouth is good. It is a good wine to progress too because it comes across as only moderately sweet which makes it easy to drink. When I returned home I checked a bottle I have, from a completely different source, and it is similar in color. Stay tuned for reports on future bottles drunk together! Note, it was a casual evening so I only jotted down my impressions after the meal.
Alcohol 10.5%. A good maturing nose which remains expressive. The flavors are front loaded becoming drier by the middle. The wine is more about mouthfeel which continues to develop over the stones and minerals. Drink up.
Imported by Asherton Wine Imports. Alcohol 12.5%. It is a beautiful, golden straw color. The aromas and flavors are in fine shape and any hints of maturity are only reflected in the color and a bit in flavor. It remains focused with a touch of dense weight to the white and yellow fruit over some stone notes.
A darker amber color but the wine is in good shape. The nose is gentle, smelling of apricots. In the mouth it comes across as moderately sweet due to the balancing acidity and glycerin infused body. With air orange peel and baking spices come out and the length improves. In a completely balanced state right now.
When the end of Prohibition in America was in sight, the "potent" and "celebrated" wines of Chateauneuf du Pape were mentioned as amongst the "Legendary Potions" that the Europeans were waiting to ship to our shores. Once the purchase of wines was legal The New York Times published a thorough description of international wines that Americans should drink. It was, in short, a refresher to the world of wine. From the Rhone were recommended Cote-Rotie, Hermitage, and Chateauneuf du Pape.
Chateauneuf du Pape soon became an American favorite. It was always listed for sale typically along with Pouilly Fuisse, at reasonable prices from the 1940s into the 1970s. These were frequently negociant wines but the occasional estate bottled selection like Mont-Redon was available at a premium price. In the 1950s a new style of early-drinking Chateauneuf du Pape was developed largely relying on carbonic maceration. This dip in quality was soon met with a rise in price.
The American wine boom of the early 1970s led to the massive price escalation of the 1971 and 1972 Bordeaux vintages. These price increases far exceeded the effects of the revaluation of international currencies from the fixed Bretton Woods system to a free-floating system. This caused most European wines to increase in price some 10% to 20%. In 1973, however, the favored Chateauneuf du Pape doubled in price in a matter of months.
The popularity of Chateauneuf du Pape plummeted due to price and by 1981 The New York Times called it "France's Forgotten Red". Over the next year wines from such traditional estates as Chateau de Beaucastel and Chateau Mont-Redon were once again available at reasonable prices. These offerings began with the recently released and outstanding 1978 vintage. A few older vintages were available too.
Lost amongst the turmoil of price escalation and carbonic maceration is discussion of the vintage of 1964. This vintage is considered excellent but yields were significantly reduced by a summertime hailstorm. Throughout this post-war period, Chateau de Beaucastel is consistently described as a traditional Chateauneuf du Pape estate fashioning wines meant to age. Curiously enough, it is the first vintage in which Jacques Perrin employed his vinification a chaud technique where he heated the grapes.
John Livingstone-Learmonth considered the 1964 Beaucastel "a supreme wine". It was recently served as the oldest wine at a tasting of thirteen vintages of Beaucastel.
After starting with a very drinkable NV Billecart-Salmon, Champagne Brut Rose we launched into the Beaucastel. We drank the wines from oldest to youngest. The two bottles of Hommage were decanted and the old bottles were simply popped and poured. We largely rotated who started off pouring the wines so no one person would be stuck with the dregs.
Though a few bottles were shamefully off, such as 1978 and 1989, there were many excellent wines. My favorites list includes 1964, 1979, 1981, 1990, and 1995 Hommage. For this post I will just comment on the oldest vintages as they are the least known.
The biggest surprise of the night was the 1964 Beaucastel. Due to the high prices of Chateauneuf du Pape in the 1970s, less was imported and sold in America. This in part contributes to the difficulty of finding older vintages here. This particular bottle came from a parcel that Mannie Berk, The Rare Wine Company, purchased several years ago from a European cellar.
The bottle, label and capsule were in pristine condition and so was the cork when I extracted it. A quick sniff revealed good fruit on the nose and a remarkable amount of fruitiness in the mouth. Incredibly, the wine opened up with air and continued to drink well for nearly four hours. David Bloch was reminded of a bottle of 1964 J. Mommessin, Clos de Tart that he, Lou, and I drank this summer. They both taste of a similar period and style. If you review older articles about Chateauneuf du Pape it was at times equated as a less expensive Burgundy. In fact there are a handful of advertisements in England and America where Chateauneuf du Pape is listed under the heading Burgundy! Everyone at the table commented on this wine. Though no consensus was formed, there was discussion of the 1981, 1990, and 1995 Hommage as being favorites of the night. I will add one observation. The bottle of 1964 was the first one finished off including the very last dregs.
This was my second time tasting the 1976 vintage this summer. Both from bottles Darryl sourced. This evening the 1976 was less advanced but it is still a solid wine at best. The 1979 vintage proved very interesting. It is an acidity driven vintage, bright and not ripe like the 1964. I kept returning to my glass to be consistently surprised at how youthful it stayed. Bill is spot on with his comment that it is on the same glacial pace of development as the 1964. In contrast the 1981 vintage is a beautiful, elegant, and gently ripe wine that is drinking very well right now. Please find my tasting notes below.
Imported by T. Edward Wines. Alcohol 12%. There is a good, fruity start followed by the presence of a yeast bit but the fine, ripe fruit soon takes over. This is a generous wine with balanced bubbles, and even some grip in the finish. I would not be surprised if some wine saw oak for there is a sense of old wood. Drinking great right now. ***(*) Now.
Imported by The Rare Wine Co. Though light in color there are plenty of aromas and flavors. It begins with earthy, garrigue infused aromas that open with air to reveal sweaty, red strawberry fruit. In the mouth the flavors quickly fill with ample flavor and incredible amounts, for its age, of red fruit. This wine is very much alive with brighter red fruit towards the finish and lively acidity throughout. It ends with an ethereal, mineral finish. This bottle drank great over four hours. Clearly this is a wine from a different era. ****(*) Now but will last.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. Darker than the 1964. The nose sports more stink and barnyard but does reveal a floral and herbal freshness. The flavors are controlled with an acidity driven start and short finish. There is a fair amount of barnyard character here but it is not off putting. Less advanced than the bottle tasted last month but it leaves a similar impression. ** Now.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. The nose is rugged, smells older and past-prime, eventually of blood. The palate confirms this is not in the best shape for it is compact and short in flavor. The acidity and aftertaste are there but this bottle is old and not a good representative. Not Rated.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. The lively color is promising and fulfilled by the sweaty aromas of leather and smoke. This is an acidity driven wine with red fruit, structure, and surprising youth. It is well-balanced with gentle earthiness and watering acidity. This old-school wine will never be as generous as the 1964 but it will certainly drink well just as long. **** Now – 2031.
Imported by The Rare Wine Co. Alcohol 13.5%. The beautiful and fine nose balances earthy and olive aromas. In the mouth the fruit, earth, and acidity are well balanced. This wine has levity with elegant, ripe fruit and a gentle, ripe sweetness that lingers in the mouth. **** Now – 2021.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. A very different wine with aromas of flowers and candy. With some rough and hard flavors, plenty of acidity, and a tangy finish it is time to drink up. ***(*) Now.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. Lactic nose. Not right. Not Rated.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. There is some VA on the nose which the palate confirms as a slightly underperforming bottle. There is however plenty of ripe, strawberry fruit, and strength. Not Rated.
Alcohol 13.5%. There is a great nose which conveys tension and complexity with fresh aromas of garrigue, fruit, saddle leather, and stink. In the mouth, this wine has youthful grip, lovely balance, a firm finish, and an inky aftertaste. There is plenty of flavor in the end. ****(*) Now – 2035.
Alcohol 13.5%. There are pure flavors of clean, assertive fruit driven by acidity. It shows the grip and tang of the vintage. This is a strong wine with old-school flavors of Kirsch. A good wine. **** Now – 2036.
Alcohol 13.5%. This is so young with clean flavors of strawberry and cherry fruit. It is still in early development as it oscillates between flavors of fruit then garrigue and cedar. Good acidity. ***(*) 2021-2036.
Alcohol 13.5%. The nose is subtle with mature, earthy aromas. The softer and gentle entry brings dark, sweeter fruit and garrigue in the finish. A fine wine that could use a longer finish, suggesting it is time to drink up. **** Now.
Imported by Vineyard Brands. Alcohol 13.5%. Those nose offers animale aromas with bits of berries and Kirsch poking through. In the mouth the concentrated, powerful flavors of ripe fruit cling to the mouth leaving extract in the aftertaste. The flavors are also accented by animale notes. The power is driven by acidity leaving fine, drying tannins. **** Now – 2030.
The dessert wines were led off by the 1973 Domaine des Baumard, Quarts de Chaumes. This is a vintage that Phil Bernstein recently tasted at Baumard, where it is still available, so he imported a small quantity. It is lovely stuff! It is complex from decades of age but it is also very lively. There is even a curious red berry fruit flavor. The combination of residual sugar and acidity will see this wine through for decades to come. The 1988 Chateau Raymond-Lafon, Sauternes is drinking great right now. I love Sauternes and this bottle did not disappoint. The 1989 Huet, Moelleux Le Mont Premiere Trie, Vouvray reminds me of an apple orchard but it was too subtle and short in the finish to warrant much excitement.
The nose was stinky at first with cheese and some tuna. This is a tight and vigorous white wine with flavors of apricots, apple spice, and creme brulee. It is a little thick with noticeable residual sugar. It is quite complex and offers surprising red berry fruit in the middle. There is plenty of acidity that will see this wine through many years to come. **** Now – 2036+.
Imported by Luke's Distributing Co. Alcohol 13.5%. The attractive amber color is followed by a robust nose. The tangy fruit is matched by well-balanced residual sugar and acidity. It soon becomes clear there is great sweetness here from ample residual sugar. Drinks well right now. ***(*) Now-2020.
The subtle nose is followed by apple and fallen orchard fruit making it the most vinous of the dessert wines. It is perhaps, a little subtle and short to warrant future aging. *** Now.
This past weekend Lou and I went to a fun dinner party where we ate heaps of meat and drank some old wine. Lou's friend Todd spearheaded the food side of things and Lisa offered up her place. This meant that Lou and I selected the wines. We started with a very fresh tasting 2008 Drouhin-Vaudon, Chablis Premier Cru. It showed younger than I expected with the bottle age taking off any rough corners and adding a hint of orchard fruit.
Once everyone arrived and set about tucking into the cheese and charcuterie, we cracked open the NV Michel Turgy, Reserve Selection, Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs and the NV Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier, Champagne Brut Premier Cru. The Turgy is a pure Chardonnay based Champagne that was vinified entirely in stainless steel. The Vilmart is a blend of mostly Chardonnay with Pinot Noir that was both fermented and aged in oak. This made for an enjoyably different pair of wines, with the Turgy very aromatic with mature aromas and more explosive bubbles. The Vilmart had a subdued nose but was top-notch in the mouth with a luxurious mousse and all around harmony. I highly recommend you seek out both of these.
With our palete wet we moved on to a trio of Pinot Noir. I have written about the 2001 Domaine Serene, Pinot Noir, Evenstad Reserve, Willamette Valley and 2003 Brick House, Pinot Noir, Cuvée du Tonnelier, Willamette Valley before so I shall pass over those. The third bottle, in the form of the 1985 Comte Armand, Pommard Clos de Epenaux, showed an attractive maturity with plenty of earthy aromas that pervaded through the mouth. We have drunk one bottle before that seemed very young, this bottle was very expressive with good strength.
With the bottles of Pinot Noir drained we moved on to a pair of Bordeaux. Perhaps the 1982 Château Prieurié Lichine, Margaux was destined to be a mere solid experience due to the heat stress in Margaux or the estate itself. It was, nevertheless, a decent wine that only helped elevate the excellent bottle of 1982 Château Meyney, Saint-Estèphe. The Meyney proved quite aromatic with satisfying presence in the mouth. It was both mature and youthful at the same time making for a fine glass.
For the 1978 vintage we opened a pair from Saint-Julien. I had high hopes for the 1978 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien but this particular bottle offered darker red fruit, that while good, did not have quite the vigor it should have. The 1978 Château Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien on the other hand was completely open with its aromatic nose, expansive flavors, and strength. You could generally say the 1982s were fruitier and the 1978s were more rugged. More importantly, though, all four bottles provoked delight and were drained of their very last drops.
To transition to the Sauternes course we selected the 1977 Ridge Late Harvest Zinfandel Trentadue Ranch, Sonoma County due to the bit of residual sugar at bottling. From a drought vintage in California, I was prepared for it to be sherried at this age. It wasn't! In fact it was like a solid, rustic old Californian wine. Be it the high alcohol level or its age, it drank more like the previous wines than a dessert wine. Lou is a firm believer in old Ridge wines and this bottle demonstrates why. I wish I could write more about the wine but I only had a tiny pour as I was quick to check on the Sauternes.
Both of our bottles of Sauterne were from good vintages. I expected the 1983 Château Bastor-Lamontagne, Sauternes to be more advanced given the color and simpler given the reputation. My expectations were met for there was a burst of mouthfilling, dark, botrytised fruit followed by a simpler and shorter finish. The sweetness was more obvious too. Quickly down the hatch it went! With everyone adjusted we poured the 1988 Château de Rayne Vigneau, Sauternes. This is an important vintage for the vineyard had been replanted, the rebuilding of the chais was complete with new stainless steel tanks, new barriques, and a cold chamber first employed for the 1987 vintage. Fortunately, the cold chamber was not required for the 1988 vintage which was the first to experience the | 4,106 |
Emerald Hill Battery<|fim_middle|> Queenscliff, Point Nepean and Swan Island had been completed, and soon after another battery was constructed at Fort Franklin near Portsea, creating the 'Gibraltar of the South'. Following these new defence arrangements the Emerald Hill Battery unit was disbanded in 1884.
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1863 illustration of the Emerald Hill Battery. Courtesy of the State Library of Victoria.
Britain was at war with Russia in the Crimea from 1853 to 1856. There was a fear that warships of Russia's Pacific Fleet could enter Port Phillip Bay, sail on to Hobson's Bay, and hold gold-rich Melbourne to ransom. In 1855 Victoria's colonial government took its first step to protect Melbourne's port. Two batteries were built. One was at Point Gellibrand, Williamstown, and the other was 4,000 yards away on the beach at the end of present-day Kerferd Road. The two batteries were equipped with old, muzzle-loading 68- pounders which had an effective range of 2,000 yards, so the plan was to catch any marauder in a cross-fire. Soon after in 1856 the first ship of Victoria's colonial navy, the composite sail-steam sloop HMCS Victoria, arrived from Britain. In 1860 the two batteries were upgraded with more guns, bluestone ramparts, and barracks. As well two more batteries were built, one near the Sandridge Lagoon and the other at west St Kilda. A rudimentary military road from the Sandridge battery to the west St Kilda battery was to become the proposed Marine Parade and finally, during the 1880's, the grand Beaconsfield Parade.
The battery at the end of Kerferd Road was manned by the part-time, volunteer members of the Emerald Hill Battery unit under the direction of members of the British Royal Artillery until 1870, and then under the direction the full-time Victorian Artillery unit. Apart from the ongoing fear of Russia there was also concern about other European colonial powers, notably France and Germany. The Sandridge Lagoon, Emerald Hill and west St Kilda batteries became surplus to needs by the late 1870's and were dismantled. By 1870 the Fort Gellibrand fortification had 24 80-pounders and 6 long-range, breech-loading 300-pounders. Victoria's colonial navy began a rapid expansion with the arrival in 1868 of the old converted man-of-war HMVS Nelson as a training ship, and the state-ofthe-arts monitor, HMVS Cerberus, in 1871. With the availability of long-range guns and land-based torpedoes, forward defence at the Heads became viable.
By the mid 1880's forts at | 549 |
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1.2 Why Swaging Process?
1.3 What is some Application of Swaging Process?
1.3.1 1. Automobile
1.3.2 2. Manufacturing
1.3.3 3. Cables and pipes
1.3.4 4. Blacksmithing
1.3.5 5. Construction
1.3.6 6. Electronics
1.3.7 7. Medical
1.3.8 8. Firearms
1.3.9 9. Jewelry
1.4 What is swaging used for?
1.5 What are the advantages of swaging over splicing?
1.6 What is rotary swaging?
1.7 What is the difference between swaging and crimping?
1.8 What are the different types of swaging?
What is Swaging Process?
The swaging process is used in forging metal as it can form a close-fitting joint that is strong and permanent.
The process is achieved by the application of pressure in the shape of a die, cup, or mandrel onto the workpiece with a heavy hammer.
The important parts to note for this process are the diameter, length, and hardness of the dies used.
Swaging is a cold forming process in which metal is pressed or drawn into another shape through the use of a die.
It turns an irregularly shaped piece of metal into a round or oval shape. The swaging process uses the full force of the tool to press the metal into shape.
The die used should be harder than the material being forged. It can produce extremely high forces and is used to make permanent, reliable joints in one-piece construction, where no heat treatment is required after forging.
The swaging process is also performed on nonmetallic materials. It applies pressure to a workpiece using tools such as cranks and dies, and is dependent on the use of a die.
The process can be used to increase the diameter of a metal rod. The product is produced by passing the workpiece through a die several times to increase its diameter and then removing the shank portion of the<|fim_middle|> fit tightly by compressing it around the shank of the ring.
Jumbo rings are created by drawing a ring of wire through a die which reduces its diameter and makes it thicker at the same time.
What is swaging used for?
Swaging is a forging technique in which the size of an item are changed by forcing it into dies. Swaging is typically a cold procedure, although it may also be hot worked.
Swaging, at its foundation, is a metal shaping process used to compress rod, wire, or tube. Unlike other processes, swaging employs a fast sequence of hammer strokes to create the metal. This chipless metal forming process is a cost-effective solution to create items with little material waste.
What are the advantages of swaging over splicing?
High surface polish. No material wastage since it does not produce any chips. This technique can achieve high precision. This technique may produce any material.
What is rotary swaging?
Rotary swaging is a high-performance forging method used to create hollow and solid components with an extended axis.
Rotary swaging involves the use of two to six dies for radial shaping while the workpiece is moved axially forward and/or backward.
Rotary swaging is applied in the fabrication of numerous parts for the automotive, aerospace, and military sectors, such as pipes, hollow steering columns, drive and guide shafts, and various fasteners.
When compared to machining methods, rotary swaging considerably reduces the cost of producing such components while also increasing the strength characteristics of the components.
What is the difference between swaging and crimping?
The most fundamental differences is that the compression force is applied once (or at most a few times) in crimping, whereas the force is applied several times at high frequency in swaging.
Swaging involves moving the product slowly into a tapered die while the die closes and opens quickly.
What are the different types of swaging?
The application of compressive force to modify the size and form of a workpiece via a die is common to all swaging techniques.
But there are two main types of swaging processes: tube and radial.
Tube swaging, the most prevalent technique, is similar to extrusion in that it pushes the workpiece through a smaller diameter die.
Radial swaging, on the other hand, necessitates the use of several dies. A worker hammers the workpiece through a sequence of two or more dies while radial swaging. Because the dies are fashioned like tubes, the process is known as "tube swaging."
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Swaging can be done either manually or mechanically with a machine. Previously, all swaging procedures were done by hand.
Workers would hammer the top of the workpiece, pushing it through the underlying die or dies. However, because to technological developments in the industrial business, there are now equipment available to automate swaging operations.
Swaging machines have dies below an automated hammer tool. The workpiece is clamped between the hammer tool and the machine's dies before being subjected to compressive forces. Machine swaging, like human swaging, will force the workpiece through the die or dies.
Why Swaging Process?
Swaging Process has many advantages over other processes which are more time consuming such as soldering.
Swaging process is a cold working process, which means heat is not added to the work material to enhance the old metal.
This process uses force to change the shape of a metal object. It produces strong joints in one piece construction, as compared to brazing process where two pieces are joined together by soldering.
Swaging process can be carried out easily in a limited space with less equipment.
What is some Application of Swaging Process?
1. Automobile
It is used to join together two pieces of metal. Swaging is commonly used during the manufacturing of automobile components such as brake shoes and fuel lift pumps.
2. Manufacturing
It is used in the manufacture of rings, hooks and eyelets. The rings are produced by passing the metal through a set of dies with increasing diameters, each time a swage block is used, it creates room for more metal to flow into which in turn increases the diameter of the ring.
3. Cables and pipes
Swaging is most commonly used to attach fittings to pipes or cables (also known as wire ropes); the pieces are loosely fitted together, then a mechanical or hydraulic tool compresses and deforms the fitting, resulting in a permanent union.
Pipe flaring machines are another example. Pipe flares are also called as "swage nipples," "pipe swages," or "reducing nipples."
Legs constructed of metal tubing (especially in business furniture) are frequently swaged to increase strength where they come into contact with the ground, or casters.
4. Blacksmithing
Swaging processes are used to form the stoves, forges and bellows in blacksmithies. Cold-swaged pipe is commonly used as a replacement for hot-swaged conductor in damaged power line underground cables.
5. Construction
Swage dies are installed inside steel housings and casings to form their closely fitting shape. A number of different sizes and shapes of dies are available, such as straight, right angle, T-joints and holes for various functions such as sealing joints, bolts or combs.
6. Electronics
Swaging is used in manufacturing of printed circuit boards. This process is widely used in many industries such as electronics, automobile and aerospace industries.
It is also widely used for manufacturing of heat-shrink tubing and other plastic tube.
7. Medical
Swaging process has been used to create many medical instruments, including sutures, surgical devices and drug delivery systems.
A swage tool can be applied to the surgical device's shaft or stem allowing surgeons to create a straight or curved path inside the patient's body.
8. Firearms
Swaging is used to create a barrel for rifles or other firearms. Swaged bullets are bullets made in the ammunition industry by compressing metal at room temperature into a die and shaping it into the shape of a bullet.
The other main production process is casting, which involves pouring molten metals into a mold.
Because metals expand when heated and contract when chilled, cast bullets must be cast in a mold that is slightly bigger than the intended finish size so that when the molten metal cools, it hardens at exactly the correct moment to shrink to the desired size.
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Esceta (; pl. sceattas ou sceattae) era uma pequena moeda de prata cunhada na Inglaterra, Frísia e Jutlândia durante o período dos anglo-saxões.
Etimologia
A palavra esceta era cognata de vários termos germânicos: alto alemão antigo scaz (propriedade, dinheiro); nórdico antigo skattr (tributo); gótico skatts (moeda); frísio skat (moeda, gado); holandês médio scoot; dinamarquês skød; russo скот (gado). Todas derivam do proto-germânico *skautas, que significava tesouro e gado. O termo esceta ocorre em leis do rei Etelberto de Câncio de ca. 601-604 e em leis do Reino da Mércia para designar dinheiro em geral ou pequena quantidade definida de dinheiro, ao mesmo tempo que em legendas rúnicas era usada no sentido de denominação de dinheiro.
História
Próximo ao fim do , houve uma transição entre moedas de ouro por moedas de prata. Os francos produziram dinheiros (denários) de prata e os anglo-saxões começaram a cunhar escetas, talvez em substituição das trimessas de ouro. Toda evidência disponível indica que foram produzidas durante os séculos VII-VIII. São muito diversas e estão organizadas numa centena de tipos numerados derivados do Catálogo do Museu Britânico dos anos <|fim_middle|> uma escrita mista romano-rúnica e versões tardias copiavam desenhos árabes, com uma série escrita de trás para frente. Era comum citar o nome de bispos em vez de reis e os cunhadores eram citados por seu nome, por uma abreviação ou por uma marca.
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Moedas anglo-saxônicas
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Desenho
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Stablecoins aren't bank coins. I'm not worried about Tether, USDC, etc. JPMC is not just a stablecoin on Binance that scrapes a few bps off the top. It is the combination of banking giants and stablecoins that is the problem. Maybe XRP has a chance in the remittance industry but to my prior point about the securities and derivatives industry? Yeah, no shot. JPM has a stablecoin and smart contract platform for this and has the book of business. This limits the use cases for XRP and definitely reduces the future value of the investment.
Yes, they are committed. Banking is all about relationships. Banks will lend to companies at a more favorable rate if they think that they can generate millions in advisory fees down the line. Relationships matter in banking.
JPM was already "entrenched" in the crypto asset industry before they announced JPMC? Nope, I don't think so. They had Quorum but they just announced JPMC. They were already entrenched in banking and will continue to be entrenched. The fact they're looking to move into crypto legitimizes the digital asset space, sure. You still haven't even acknowledged the fact that an "entrenched" player in the financial system moving in to compete in the digital asset space where there are already established players like Ripple is worrisome. Any rational person would be worried. You aren't being rational because of your familiarity bias, endowment bias, and status quo bias.
Yeah, if companies feel like the cost outweighs the benefits to compete with Ripple, they wouldn't sink millions into developing their own tech. Pretty simple logic. Enough with the FUD accusations. No agenda here, I'm just not blindly dismissing potential threats to the future value of my investment. I'm in the top 1.6% of accounts.
As would I. But in the<|fim_middle|> to hear from others about why this isn't as much of a threat as I think it is.
They don't own poloniex. circle owns poloniex. | article, Application 2 talks about securities issuances. JPM already has huge capital markets, investment banking coverage, and sales and trading businesses. So they have the upper hand in actually facilitating and trading the issuance of options, futures, swaps, and exotic derivatives. Not to mention they'd be underwriting the equity and bond issuances as well. This was the #1 use case of Codius IMO.
Fair points. But let's see Jamie Dimon, $2.6 trillion, and 100+ years of client relationships and banking industry knowledge go up against Ripple and XRP. Inflationary and liability points are weak in my opinion, especially the liability one for reasons I discussed. XRP does have the edge in being deflationary though. Inflation is just something the world economy has fixes for. When inflation comes back into the picture interest rates go higher and the inflation problem is fixed once the economy cools off.
Yeah, and if you can prove escrowed dollars or repo securities back the liability, it's not a liability. If banks have liabilities that are outstanding in the form of loans or bonds, they are allowed to match the value of the liabilities in cash or money market instruments and remove the liability from the balance sheet. Same situation here. The fact that JPMC is a liability isn't a problem.
Forex dealers in that country, most likely JPM themselves. They buy back the coins and take the USD out of escrow. Someone posted earlier about JPMC covering only internal transfers so maybe I'm jumping the gun. I'm guessing JPM would try and make their currency the universal acceptable asset over XRP which would really be tokenized USD as the universal asset. Maybe I'm wrong, it just doesn't look good when JPM could partner with Ripple, use XRP, but instead decide to develop JPMC.
Yes, I have and that is a good point. Large financial institutions that have the money to develop internal coins won't use XRP. But the premise of value I see on these forums that take a stab on the intrinsic value of XRP claim mass adoption. If JPM, GS, BAML, and MS all make their own coin that takes away a large percentage of the remittance market considering they have most if not all of the largest corporate banking clients in the US. Maybe XRP gets used by overseas banks. I don't know about that market so I'm not going to speculate, but this hurts business for Ripple and XRP in the US.
JPM coin is the bridge currency. Here is a scenario: JPM Corporate client needs to pay for industrial machinery in yen. They escrow cash, JPM issues them JPMC and sends JPMC to a) the wallet of the seller of the machinery or b) a wallet of the client and converts at the JPMC/Yen spot rate to pay for the machinery. JPMC/Yen spot rate will be at the USD/Yen spot rate because the USD is escrowed before coins are created so 1 JPMC = 1 USD. The flow of funds would be USD -> JPMC -> Yen. If this scenario was to be mirrored with XRP this would be the flow of funds: USD -> XRP -> Yen. No exchange rate risk of JPMC since it is pegged to USD. If clients are banking with JPM why would they switch over to Ripple and XRP if JPM has their own coin. People don't consider the value clients place on past relationships and trust. I'd bet money on CEOs and CFOs sticking with the status quo and the conservative approach to just stick with JPM. Why go from Bank Coin 1 to XRP to Bank Coin 2 when Bank Coin 1 and 2 are backed by fiat? Just create a Bank Coin 1/Bank Coin 2 trading pair. All of this just shows banks would rather develop their own coin in-house than work with Ripple. Centralization and the selling points of XRP don't matter to them. The banking system is already centralized.
Well just because I'm a newbie on the site doesn't mean I don't bring up any valid points. You didn't even address the stance I took. As investors, we need to bring up any bias when discussing news that materially affects the future value of an asset... I thought that clarifying I am long XRP would prevent someone from just claiming that my take is FUD. You don't have to agree but instead of just bashing, why don't you pick apart my response and prove me wrong?
Let's look at this objectively rather than in an ignorant light. After reading this article you can't honestly say that this doesn't compete with what Ripple is trying to do with XRP. While I love Ripple and XRP it is important to recognize your own bias as an investor rather than conform to your bias. This materially changes things for an investment in XRP. In bold is a section of the CNBC article posted today about the applications of JPMC. Real-time settlement There are three early applications for the JPM Coin, according to Farooq. The first is for international payments for large corporate clients, which now typically happens using wire transfers between financial institutions on decades-old networks like Swift. Instead of sometimes taking more than a day to settle because institutions have cut-off times for transactions and countries operate on different systems, the payments will settle in real time, and at any time of day, he said. The second is for securities transactions. In April, J.P. Morgan tested a debt issuance on the blockchain, creating a virtual simulation of a $150 million certificate of deposit for a Canadian bank. Rather than relying on wires to buy the issuance — resulting in a time gap between settling the transaction and being paid for it — institutional investors can use the J.P. Morgan token, resulting in instant settlements. The final use would be for huge corporations that use J.P Morgan's treasury services business to replace the dollars they hold in subsidiaries across the world. Unseen by retail customers, the business handles a significant chunk of the world's regulated money flows for companies from Honeywell International to Facebook, moving dollars for activities like employee and supplier payments. It generated $9 billion in revenue last year for the bank. Ok - so they issue JPM coin backed by USD. I will go through the three applications in the article. First application: they transfer money to Country X from the US using JPM coin and buy the foreign currency in the spot market. If 1 JPMC = 1 USD and if 1 USD = .89 EUR then 1 JPM = .89 EUR. They sell the JMPC to a currency dealer and then redeem the JPMC for dollars and destroy the JPMC. This competes with Ripple. Second application: This was exactly what got me excited about XRP's use case. No one realized the true potential of XRP since the derivatives and securities markets make up the vast majority of traded assets in the world. Again, JPM has first mover advantage in sales, trading, and already has a huge client base and relationships with institutional and corporate clients. BNP Paribas tested this exact securities issuance process with Ethereum last year. Why would a big bank use Ripple's services and XRP if they can either a) develop their own or b) use JPMC. Third Application: This is what XRP was supposed to become after capturing the international remittance market. All these longshot rumors surrounding Amazon and Uber using XRP for intercompany payments just became that much less unlikely. It was a good application and idea from whoever started it and I agreed that treasury was a perfect application of XRP, but why would a company partner with Ripple if they already have a relationship with JPM. This isn't FUD, this is my opinion. I own a lot of XRP and reading this article today from CNBC was a pretty big blow. There's no way to spin this and say this doesn't directly compete and threaten what Ripple is trying to do with XRP. Before anyone says JPMC is centralized if you're a client of theirs, why would you care? If you already have corporate accounts and a long-standing relationship with the bank everything is already centralized. It just speeds up admin and back-office operations and makes JPM offer lower cost services and offer a competitive advantage. Why would any company sign on to Ripple now that the leading (or second leading to GS) financial institution in the world has its own in house crypto that has the same selling points? Obviously, I'd like to be corrected but this is just my take on it. I would love | 1,761 |
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Titans' Jonathan Willard Saves Family from Burning Car
by David Hood, USA TODAY Sports
Former Clemson linebacker Jonathan "Tig" Willard fashioned a successful Clemson career by being in the right spot at the time, even leading the Tiger defense in tackles last season.
Tuesday afternoon, while driving from South Carolina to the Tennessee Titans training camp in Tennessee, he was in the right spot at the right time again.
Willard signed a free agent contract with the Titans following the 20<|fim_middle|> trouble ahead of him on the highway.
"I saw this car in front of me, and it had all kinds of black smoke coming out of it," Willard told TigerNet Tuesday evening. "I tried to speed up and get up next to the car to let them know the car was on fire."
Willard got up next to the car and noticed a female driver with three small children and a dog as passengers. He honked his horn and flashed his lights, finally getting the driver's attention and getting her to pull over.
"When she pulled over, the car was really on fire at that point," Willard said. "The driver, she acted like she was in some kind of daze or something. She told me that she didn't stop because she didn't think it was her car that was on fire. Another guy stopped, and we managed to get the kids and the dog out and get them to safety, and then I finally got the woman out."
By that time, the car was fully enveloped in flames.
"I was just glad that we got the kids and all of them out of the car," he said. "I was thinking that I was just doing what everybody else would do, but there were cars just going past us and no one else was stopping, so I don't know if that is what would happen or not."
Willard said the woman was thankful that he managed to her attention.
"She just kept thanking me," Willard said. "That car was just gone. It went up quick."
Last season Willard had 95 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, four quarterback pressures, six pass breakups, and one recovered fumble in 683 snaps over 12 games (12 starts). He also led the team lead in tackles, first hits, and tackles for loss.
Hood also writes for TigerNet.com, a USA TODAY Sports Media Group partner.
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False claims about freedom
Steve Chapman
In the minds of many Americans, the coronavirus pandemic creates a huge danger to constitutional rights and personal freedom. These unhappy souls regard stay-at-home orders, business closures and mask mandates as unprecedented, intolerable assertions of government power. They want to go back to the old days when people were free to make their own choices on such matters.
Among the critics is Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who decries "previously unimaginable restrictions on individual liberty." Dr. Scott Atlas, a White House adviser, responded to stricter rules in Michigan by tweeting, "The only way this stops is if people rise up," with the hashtag #FreedomMatters. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., claims that experts who endorse such measures are mainly bent on forcing "public submission."
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© Copyright 2021 The News Herald, PO Box 280 Morganton, NC | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | , all of the sudden, go away and disappear and everybody will be able to reopen," insisted his son Eric.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, assured us that that if Democrat Joe Biden was elected president, his party would immediately "open up the schools, they'll open up the economy, they'll say, 'Everyone go back to work.'"
This fantasy merely confirms that Cruz is to truth what Key West is to frozen tundra — a dire menace.
Since Election Day, Utah, Iowa and North Dakota, all red states, have imposed statewide mask mandates. Such blue states as New York, New Jersey and California, have stopped or curbed indoor restaurant dining. Biden urged governors to require face coverings.
These steps are a sensible response to the terrifying surge in the pandemic. They arise because public health, not some a malicious plot, is driving decision making.
Requiring Americans to take action to prevent the spread of a potentially deadly contagion is not an abridgment of freedom. It's a recognition of the boundaries of freedom. The old, accurate adage says, "Your freedom to swing your arms ends where my nose begins."
Taking risks with one's own health is an exercise of liberty. But exposing others to disease is a violation of their liberty. No one has the right to dump sewage on her neighbor's lawn or release cobras on a playground or torch a shop to protest police brutality.
Your control over your body extends to such matters as what you eat, what you drink and whether you get a tattoo or piercing. It doesn't extend to actions that may harm or endanger others.
The rights of others are at the heart of COVID-19 restrictions. If people who disdain protective measures were endangering only themselves by going barefaced, crowding into bars and attending parties, their objections would be justified. But anyone who contracts the virus by acting recklessly stands a good chance of giving it to someone who chose to avoid those risks.
The belief that the nature of the rules violates constitutional rights has no basis in law or history. In a landmark 1905 case, long before liberal judicial activism was a thing, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Massachusetts' compulsory smallpox vaccine law.
"Upon the principle of self-defense, of paramount necessity, a community has the right to protect itself against an epidemic of disease which threatens the safety of its members," it said. "The police power of a state must be held to embrace, at least, such reasonable regulations established directly by legislative enactments as will protect the public health and the public safety."
Mandates of that kind have a long pedigree. In his new book "American Contagions: Epidemics and the Law from Smallpox to COVID-19," Yale historian John Fabian Witt notes, "In the early republic, state legislatures and elected officials routinely enacted formidable measures to guard against disease," and courts "almost universally upheld the government's authority to managed the spread of infectious disease."
This is not to say that every step a mayor or governor takes in the name of public health is justified. Those that are ineffectual, unfounded in science or needlessly expensive deserve to be scrapped. But there is nothing oppressive in the idea that people can be compelled to minimize the risk they pose to others. Claims to the contrary only undermine respect for genuine liberty.
Those who rally to condemn sensible public health measures are known for waving a flag with the slogan, "Don't tread on me." To which the rest of us may say: Back atcha.
Steve Chapman blogs at www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman. Follow him on Twitter @SteveChapman13 or at www.facebook.com/stevechapman13.
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Summary: The story is set in Silicon Valley and San Francisco a few months after bands of<|fim_middle|> what happens next.
Walks the Line between Witty and Serious
My favorite thing about this book may have been that it doesn't take itself that seriously. Yes, there is a lot at stake for our heroine Penryn, but the author somehow manages to keep the tone mostly light, except for some moments of true horror. Penryn and Raffe have a lot of hostile-to-snarky banter, which is often quite amusing. But author Ee knows how to keep the book from being too jokey. For example, there is a scene where Penryn is being held captive at a compound full of armed men. When the seemingly reasonably behaved ringleader ties her to the bed to ensure that she doesn't escape during the night, she thinks to herself:
"I'm tempted to make a quip about requiring dinner and a movie before getting so kinky, but I don't. The last thing I want to do is to start making sex jokes while I'm being held prisoner in a camp full of armed men in a world where there are no laws."
In fact, as the ringleader leaves the room he says:
"You'll be alright…The men have strict orders to be gentlemanly toward you."
And Penryn thinks:
"I guess it doesn't take a mind reader to know that I might be worried about that."
That whole three-quote exchange above has just the right mix of humor and menace. James Bondesque quips during a dangerous moment can be fun, but I appreciate how well the book walked the line between fun and realistic.
Has Fun with Its Genres while (mostly) Avoiding Clichés
The book is a great combination of action, adventure, fantasy, horror and a splash or romance. While the shape of the story is nothing new (underdog heroine goes on a difficult quest with and has to overcome a series of challenges), the book is careful to not travel too far into cliché or cartoony implausibility. OK, so, Penryn's mom is described as super-paranoid, which led her to make Penryn take a whole grip of self-defense classes since she was a little girl. So when Penryn is suddenly surrounded by a bunch of street thugs, she begins to assess what she can do:
"The trick with fighting multiple assailants is to avoid fighting them all at the same time. Unlike in the movies, attackers don't wait in line to kick your ass, they want to pounce all at once like a pack of wolves."
It's cool that the author gives us a valid reason to believe that petite little Penryn could plausibly fight off a bunch of tough, grown men. It makes this fantasy book seem grounded in reality. There is at least one other time in the book when Penryn talks about how what she's doing isn't like how it would be in the movies, and in general it is easy to believe all of Penryn's motivations, actions, and abilities.
World-building Done Right
Another thing that sucks you into the story and has you believing everything that goes on is that the post-apocalyptic world that Ee depicts is really well thought out and totally plausible. There is the standard thing of the urban survivors scavenging for food in empty homes and businesses, as well as the spooky image of highways full of abandoned cars. But Ee throws in some other nice touches such as discarded iPhones on the ground and CPUs being mortared together to build a wall. Considering that the story is set in Silicon Valley, these touches are especially poignant and effective. The supernatural world-building holds together well, too, but that is partly because neither Penryn nor the reader really has a clue about the whole picture of why these angels destroyed everything and what their agenda is for the future. Guess we'll find out in the sequels!
Some Gaps Need to Be Filled In
FYI, this one and only hack is pretty minor. I have to figure out how to make a half scissors-half heart icon because there really isn't much to gripe about with this book. First thing is that the book is in first person present tense, and I am just so tired of reading books in this format. Yes, this choice brings a sense of immediacy and what-will-happen-next but it is also the easy way to accomplish this. And SO MANY YA adventure books are choosing this format. Curse you, Hunger Games!
I would also suggest that before publication a couple of things get cleaned up. One is that every once in awhile it feels like the manuscript was actually edited down too much – like, a key sentence is missing to make things make sense. It's akin to a continuity error in a movie. I would say I felt this way less than five times, so really not a huge deal.
The other thing is that I wish I had more backstory on Penryn. What was she like before the angel invasion? We get glimpses here and there, but I wish I had a better picture. Maybe we will find out more in the subsequent books. Which I will want to read!
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Pingback: Review Hacklet: Jesus Land by Julie Scheeres ~ A harrowing teenage memoir | LitHacker | avenging angels have destroyed cities around the world and continue to hunt down surviving humans, which they refer to as "monkeys". No one know why this has happened, or how to defeat the angels, but they do know that life is grim, with food supplies dwindling, power outages, and with both angels and bands of human gangs preying on the weak. When Penryn's wheelchair-bound little sister Paige is snatched by an angel, Penryn embarks on a quest to get her back. She cannot rely on her mother who is off her psych meds and acts erratically, so she must rely on herself. But when she helps rescue a de-winged angel named Raffe, she finds an unlikely partner to help guide her to the angels' aerie where Paige might (or might not) be. The road to the aerie is full of danger for both the teenaged Penryn and the angel Raffe, but both must keep a tenuous truce in order to reach their mutual goal of finding the Aerie.
Non-stop Action, Perfectly Paced
In the end-of-the-book interview, author Susan Ee says that her main objective in writing Angelfall was to write a fantastic adventure story – and she definitely accomplished her objective of having the reader turn the page. The chapters are quite short, and the storytelling is taut, so everything moves along quickly. But unlike some action writers (*cough cough* Dan Brown *cough cough*) Ee's writing is good – smooth and effortless, and with enough character moments to make you really care | 322 |
Calastone, the independent cross-border transaction network for the mutual fund<|fim_middle|> the only venue where the global fund industry can meet to transact fund orders, irrespective of their size, geographic location, preferred messaging protocol, standard or technology. Whatever the preferred format of a participant, Calastone's transaction network standardizes all messages to Calastone ISO 20022, enabling the industry to become fully automated throughout the trade lifecycle.
DSP also hopes to add their Luxembourg SICAV funds to Calastone's network in 2012. Calastone was quick to recognise that the cross-border markets can also benefit from STP improvements. The transaction network is ideally placed to automate this market and DSP's Luxembourg fund range. | industry, has signed a deal with Dalton Strategic Partners (DSP) which will see DSP initially implement Calastone's order routing service for their UK OEICS Melchior Range of Funds.
This agreement signifies another important milestone in the drive towards bringing real straight-through-processing (STP) improvements to the mutual funds market. By embarking on STP, the number of complexities and links in the mutual funds processing chain is reduced, leading to greater operational efficiency, reduced costs, reduced risks and greater control.
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The backward loop increase is one of various methods to create stitches either mid-row, between existing stitches, or to cast on additional stitches at the end of a row.
One benefit to the backward loop is that it is a directional increase—that is, there is a right version and a left version. Why use a directional increase method? They are often used in shaping paired edges, such as at the sides of a garment's body, sleeves, or top-down armholes and necklines, as well as in other types of projects, like shawl edges. Any piece where shaping is occurring at both sides, directional increases give a mirrored, balanced result.
Unlike other types of directional increases (for example, the traditional make 1 increase) this method uses only the working yarn itself, rather than picking up and working into a strand from the previous row. Because of this, it can also be used at the end of a row to cast on more stitches. One drawback in using it mid-row, however, is that it can create a small gap in the fabric, below the increase, if worked too loosely.
a. At the point where you want to create a new stitch, take the working yarn in your left hand and wrap it around your thumb from back to front—the yarn tail will be at the front of your thumb, closest to you. Hold the tail against your palm with your other fingers to keep it in place.
b. Insert the tip of the right needle upward from below the yarn<|fim_middle|> Now, snug the stitch up by pulling the yarn tail with your left hand (letting go of the left needle temporarily—it'll stay where it needs to while you work).
d. Work steps a through c at the end of a row to cast on additional stitches.
Helpful tip: Backward loop increase right is worked with the yarn tail held at the back, and after completing the increase, the working yarn ends up behind your work. | tail, and through the loop wrapped around your thumb.
c. Now, remove your left thumb and snug the stitch up by pulling the yarn tail with your left hand (letting go of the left needle temporarily—it'll stay where it needs to while you work).
d. To cast on stitches at the end of a row, work steps a through c until you have the number of additional stitches needed.
Helpful tip: Backward loop increase-left is worked with the yarn tail at the front, and after the increase is completed, the working yarn leads from the front of your work. Return the working yarn to the back if working a knit stitch after the increase.
a. At the point where you want to create a new stitch, take the working yarn in your left hand and wrap it around your thumb from front to back—the yarn tail will be behind your thumb, with the yarn attached to your work closest to you.
b. Insert the tip of the right needle upward from below the yarn tail, from back to front, and through the loop wrapped around your thumb.
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Texas Indy Race
Indy / December 11, 2019
Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage expressed disappointment in how his summer race weekend turned out.
Rain wreaked havoc on IndyCar's Firestone 600. The race was postponed Saturday night after heavy rainfall, and then had another delay Sunday.
It<|fim_middle|>el Race | finally started at 1:49 p.m. Sunday, but was halted after 71 laps when more rain hit the area. With additional rain in the forecast Monday, IndyCar and track officials decided the best option would be to resume the race Aug. 27, a Saturday.
James Hinchcliffe will be the leader followed by Ryan Hunter-Reay and Mikhail Aleshin.
Man, it's frustrating to us. But what can you do? You cannot beat Mother Nature.
TMS president Eddie Gossage
"It's frustrating, " Gossage said. "This is the nature of things when you do this sport. You hate to see this happen. You want to do the best for your fans. That's who all of us work for. That's who we want to please.
"So, man, it's frustrating to us. But what can you do? You cannot beat Mother Nature."
Fans who had tickets for the race can use them for the August date. If fans cannot make that race, the track will exchange them for a future race within the year for equal or lesser value.
The tentative plan calls for a full-day event Aug. 27, with a practice session and an autograph session. The race would resume about 7 p.m.
Gossage joked that he would have liked to see Texas become the regular-season finale for the IndyCar Series and crown the champion, but he is OK settling as one of the final stops in the championship.
But he lamented the difficulty the track has had with rain this season. The NASCAR Sprint Cup race in April was delayed by two hours and didn't finish until after midnight, and TMS struggled to get the racing surface suitable for the IndyCars this weekend.
Gossage had a lengthy explanation why TMS couldn't get the racing surface ready. It's an older surface, something that drivers like, but that makes it more difficult to dry.
Every race-car driver tells you, without exception, don't repave. So we're just being dealt a tough hand by nature.
Eddie Gossage
It's a Catch-22, in other words, and hard to justify repaving the track.
"We're going through a rough patch, " Gossage said. "Do you want to repave and seal it off? Or do you deal with it? Every race-car driver tells you, without exception, don't repave. So we're just being dealt a tough hand by nature."
Gossage also wasn't happy with the communication between TMS officials and IndyCar on Sunday. TMS felt it had the surface ready at 10:30 a.m., but IndyCar officials complained at 1 p.m. about a spot on Turn 2.
That issue delayed the scheduled start from 1:06 p.m. to 1:49 p.m. Without that delay, the race likely would have completed the necessary 125 laps of the 248-lap race to make it official.
But, as IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye said: "If everything would have played out, we might have got to halfway. But we wouldn't have completed the event. That's not our intention. Our intention is to complete all of our events, which obviously coming back in August, we'll have a much better shot to do that."
Gossage and Frye were in agreement with the racing they did see Sunday. Both felt it was better than what IndyCar had brought to Texas in recent years.
Our intention is to complete all of our events, which obviously coming back in August, we'll have a much better shot to do that.
Jay Frye, IndyCar president of competition and operations
However, the better racing took a backseat during a horrific crash on Lap 42 involving Josef Newgarden and rookie Conor Daly.
Coming out of Turn 4, Daly got loose and turned into Newgarden, pushing him hard into a SAFER barrier wall. That softened the initial impact, but Newgarden got upside down and had his cockpit exposed during a secondary hit into the wall.
Both cars were heavily damaged, but the drivers managed to get out of their cars. Daly walked off under his own power, while Newgarden went down to the asphalt holding his right shoulder.
Newgarden was taken off on a stretcher, but waved to the crowd with his left hand. He was then airlifted to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
IndyCar announced later that Newgarden sustained a fractured right clavicle and a small fracture in his right hand, and was expected to be released Sunday evening.
In a statement, Newgarden said: "I'm banged up a little bit, but I'm generally OK. That's all thanks to IndyCar and all the work everyone within the series does. I am feeling a little pain, but I hope to be ready to rock and go again soon."
Daly took blame for the accident.
"I apologized to [Newgarden] in there [the infield care center] because it was my mistake, for sure, " Daly said. "He's a tough kid; I grew up with him. I feel so bad. To ruin someone's race is never good."
The race resumed after the accident, but not for long. It was red-flagged at 2:42 p.m. by rain.
Daly and Newgarden will be able to rejoin the race, Frye said, but will do so as many laps down as they were when the race stopped.
Source: www.star-telegram.com
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Father, thank You for the words of encouragement Hezekiah<|fim_middle|> devil, I will not judge Your love by my circumstance, but by Your Word. It says Your love never changes, it is everlasting, enduring forever. And I will choose to look at You, not focus only on my circumstances.
This is how I will triumph over challenges. Even in the conditions of today's Psalm: "I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied…my enemies have increased and hate me fiercely…" I will put my eyes on You and not my circumstances. I will answer the lies I hear from the other voices, with Your voice of truth; as You voiced it through Hezekiah: I will be strong and courageous. I will not be afraid or discouraged. | gave his men. The same words are encouraging to me today, because I know that no matter what hardship or battle or enemy I face, You are greater than any of them. And You are with me!
The world and the flesh and the devil echo these words to try and make me doubt. My flesh will say that I am weak. That I am unworthy of Your help. The world will show me how many others have fallen before me – those stronger than me to begin with. The devil will try and get me to focus on my circumstances and question Your love for me.
But Your Word builds me up. It reminds me that I am Yours and You have promised never to leave me. You have given me armor, both offensive and defensive, to help me. The Helmet of Salvation bears Your insignia, in whose army I fight. And it protects my thoughts. So many battles are won and lost in the mind before even one arrow flies. It reminds me to take every thought captive so I can hold it up to truth.
The truth is, I am weak, but "Your strength is made perfect in my weakness". I am unworthy of Your help. I can never 'earn' Your help. But Your help comes because of Your unchanging character, flowing from Your grace and mercy! It never was dependent on anything I could ever do.
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Who loves ice cream<|fim_middle|> are wholesome without any artificial additives. | and made it a consuming passion. He pursued his passion across continents as he globe trotted in his professional life.
It began with Pawan Malhotra who loves ice cream and made it a consuming passion. He pursued his passion across continents as he globe-trotted in his professional life. Ice cream always consumed him even if he was in freezing Moscow, Copenhagen, London or Rome.
Cut to Oman, when one fine day, the department stores there just stopped stocking his favourite brands Of ice cream. It inspired him to experiment on his own for the first time. And so began the Ice cream man's journey to make the most delicious home- made ice cream. Meet the eternal romantic, and perhaps the last gelato poet in the world, Pawan Malhotra.
Tangelo is a product of immense passion. It is a handcrafted, artisanal ice cream. Pawan began with making it traditionally in a wooden bucket freezer in 1999. He wanted to make a pure, natural ice cream with no additives with the delicious taste of home style ice cream.
There is something deliciously rich and satisfying about ice cream being churned slowly and having the flavour folded in. One of our signature favourites, Dark Chocolate and Tangerines is made by very slowly folding the Tangerines in while the ice cream churns.
Tangelo's transformation from all natural to natural and vegan was inspired by a phone call pawan received from a young lady one day. She said her father hadn't eaten ice cream in nearly twenty years as he was lactose intolerant, so could we please make him a vegan ice cream ?
A life without ice cream is unimaginable to Pawan and he asked Ayesha, his daughter to help him create it. She began working on sourcing the best and most natural ingredients andexperimenting with recipes with a fervour never seen before!
This got Ayesha, who is gluten-intolerant thinking about all the other people who don't eat ice cream for various reasons. These include food intolerances, diabetes, diet restrictions for weight fitness or a desire not consume animal products. A truly natural ice cream, she felt should not only use pure ingredients without preservatives, synthetic stabilizers, artificial colours, gelatin or any other additives but also not harm animals or our environment.
The great taste of every Tangelo ice cream comes from always using the finest ingredients, carefully sourced. We grow our own Tangerines and Lemons. The strawberries are from farms in Mahabaleshwar and North India, Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri, Strawberries from farms in Himachal and chocolate from Belgium.
At Tangelo, we believe, ice cream is for everyone and being vegan and natural is the way ensure no one misses out on the world's favourite desert for any reason.
What makes Tangelo different is Pawan's passion for the purest ingredients and his relentless pursuit for making the best tasting ice cream. He enjoys the process of sourcing ingredients as much as the making of the ice cream.
We try to source the best ingredients at all times. Some of our ice creams are offered only when the fruit is in season. Jamun, Sitaphal and Litchi are offered for a short while. We do our own freezing for most fruit and including Alphonso Mangoes, and Strawberries. We rely on other long-time partners to freeze blueberries, raspberries and passion fruit. Our Ice creams have no additives, gelatin, artificial colours, preservatives, synthetic stabilizers, flavour enhancers.
Our Vegan range is Lactose free and some of our non-dairy ice creams are also sugar free. Our non-dairy ice creams are made with Coconut Milk. If you would like your ice cream made with Almond Milk instead of Coconut Milk, please let us know. We can customize it.
We try to use healthy sugar alternatives or simply the natural sugar in the fruit. Our Sugar Free ice creams are made with natural sweeteners. Some flavours are made with Stevia while others use with Nolen Gur (Palm Sugar). We use a variety of Stevia with no noticeable aftertaste so you can enjoy your favourite flavours as always.
Our Ice creams are pure, natural and lovingly handcrafted. Great taste come from always using the finest ingredients that | 876 |
Legal History Blog: Balganesh on "The Questionable Origins of the Copyright Infringement Analysis"
Balganesh on "The Questionable Origins of the Copyright Infringement Analysis"
Central to modern copyright law is its test for determining infringement, famously developed by Judge Jerome Frank in the landmark case of Arnstein v. Porter. The "Arnstein test," which courts continue to apply, demands that the analysis be divided into two components, actual copying — the question whether the defendant did in fact copy, and improper appropriation — the question whether such copying, if it did exist, was unlawful. Somewhat counter-intuitively though, the test treats both components as pure questions of fact, requiring that even the question of improper appropriation go to a jury. This jury-centric approach continues to influence modern copyright law and is responsible for the subjective and unpredictable nature of the infringement analysis in a wide range of copyright infringement lawsuits (e.g., the "Blurred Lines" verdict). Looking to the judges' memoranda and correspondence in the case, as well as their extensive extra-judicial writing around the time, reveals that the court's decision to empower the jury was driven almost entirely by Judge Frank's unique legal philosophy — his skeptical views about judicial fact-finding and his desire to control lower court decision-making. Characterizing the entire infringement analysis as a purely factual one provided him with a perfect mechanism for giving effect to this skepticism. The Arnstein test thus had very little to do with substantive copyright law and policy, a reality<|fim_middle|> on Arnstein, thereby freeing copyright law from one of its best-known malaises. | that copyright jurisprudence has thus far ignored altogether in its continuing affirmation of the opinion's framework. This Article disaggregates the complex issues that were at play in Arnstein to show how it was rooted in a dystopian vision of the adjudicative process that has since come to be universally repudiated, and argues that it may well be time for copyright jurisprudence to reconsider its dogmatic reliance | 82 |
Thalía teams with Authentic Brands Group for strategic partnership
ABG will join forces with Thalía on the development and global expansion of her brand, pursuing strategic collaborations and long-term partnerships. Could Thalía be the next $1 billion brand in five years?
That's the projection from Jamie Salter, chairman and chief executive officer of Authentic Brands Group, which has forged a strategic partnership with Thalía Sodi to own and manage the intellectual property of the 45-year-old Latin singer.
ABG will team with Thalía on the development and global expansion of her brand, pursuing strategic collaborations and long-term partnerships that will provide a platform to reach new markets and broaden her fan base. Salter declined to reveal the purchase price, but said he and Thalía have forged a 50/50 partnership.
"We will manage certain aspects of her live career" said Salter, such as live concerts, records, appearances, merchandise and advertising deals. Thalía's music career continues to be managed by CAA, and Sony Music handles her music. "Thalía is an extremely talented individual with a very strong brand. Thalía's brand is rooted in the Latin market and provides a clear path for ABG to bring its expertise to one of the most important and fastest-growing consumer audiences in the world", Salter said.
Sodi added, "ABG's strength in building brands makes me confident that the Thalía brand will be successfully extended into new categories and international markets".
Tommy Mottola, chairman and chief executive officer of The Mottola Media Group, who is married to Thalía and helped create, establish and build the line at Macy's along with his wife, said, "this whole deal was designed because I saw how well ABG works with entertainers and brands, better than anyone out there in the business".
The Mexican singer's brand, which is an exclusive to Macy's in the U.S., currently generates about $250 million in retail sales, said Salter, through a slate of categories including ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry, denim (launched in spring 2015), and intimate apparel and shapewear (launched in July 2016). "Her collection at Macy's is colorful, feminine, sexy and designed for Latino and curvy women", said Salter, who seeks to expand the singer's apparel and accessories globally. The line, which is sized from XS-XL, with XXL in all categories beginning next spring, targets women between the ages of 25 and 34. Salter said he looks forward to continuing Thalía's relationship with Macy's, which he described as "a long-term deal". "We very much like the relationship with Macy's", he said.
Some of the future categories for Thalía include personal care, fragrance, home, watches and eyewear. "We'll be very careful with the brand from a U.S. point of view. We're looking to build brand value. We're not looking to dilute what Macy's is doing. The rest of the world is open", said Salter.
In discussing how the agreement came together, Salter said he spoke with Tommy Hilfiger and Mottola about deals in the celebrity space. They asked Salter if he ever thought about doing a deal with Thalía. "I do know Thalía because I shop the stores, but I didn't think about doing something with Thalía because that's not the<|fim_middle|> a tent pole for them. Getting the star brand that is Thalía right now at Macy's is a big feather in their cap, I believe. It will send the word loud and clear to the community about it", he said.
According to 2013 census data, there are 54 million Hispanics in the U.S., representing 17 percent of the population and $1.5 trillion in buying power. By 2050, Hispanics are expected to represent 30 percent of the U.S. population. One of every four babies born in the U.S. is Hispanic, and, in terms of overall population growth, Hispanics account for more than 50 percent. They spend 22 percent more than non-Hispanics and tend to spend more of their discretionary income on fashion compared with other groups.
Mottola said he's impressed with the job that Macy's has done with Thalía. They took the time when we first started, they sent a technical team to Mexico for three weeks just to study fit and zippers and photograph people walking down the street and color.
"When we launched at Macy's, Thalía spent a week on Univision on every one of their big assets, award shows, fashion shows, and when we launched they were 137 percent over plan first couple of weeks", he said.
Mottola, the former chairman and CEO of Sony Music, said they can apply the same marketing techniques to apparel as they did to music. "My history is in helping to create the Latin explosion, with Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin and Shakira, and everybody I signed at Sony", said Mottola. "I have all this experience that we leverage right on to marketing our brand. The techniques are not dissimilar. We understand the customer. We know how they think, we know their fit."
Thalía, who is performing Wednesday night at the Beacon Theater in New York as part of her tour, wears her product all the time in both her personal and professional line, he said. "It's great stuff. She mixes it up on stage", he said.
Total Page Views - 44 | space I play in", said Salter.
After discussing the singer's global appeal, he said, "I was very intrigued with the numbers that I heard she was generating at Macy's. They told me about the line's growth and comparable-store sales, and everything was up, up, up. I said I had to call Macy's to see if this was true".
Following his research, Salter decided he was very interested in looking at Thalía on a global basis. (In addition to selling Macy's, the collection is also sold in some accounts in Mexico.) Salter said he called his contacts in Spain, Chile and Argentina to see what those Latino markets thought of Thalía "and it was unbelievable the response was we love her".
Thalía currently has 18 million fans on Facebook, 6 million followers on Instagram and 8.5 million followers on Twitter. The singer has sold about 50 million records worldwide and has had 28 Top 10 singles, 15 of which went to No. 1. Earlier in her career she starred in a series of telenovelas broadcast in 180 countries, with a viewership of more than 2 billion people, earning her the nickname "the queen of soap operas". In 2013, she was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has been named one of the top 25 most powerful Latinas by People en Español.
ABG, which does just shy of $5 billion in retail sales, has over 25 brands including Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jackson, Juicy Couture, Aéropostale, Jones New York, Judith Leiber, Frederick's of Hollywood, Adrienne Vittadini, Spyder, Prince and Hart Schaffner Marx.
On Tuesday, ABG signed another strategic partnership with Julius "Dr. J" Erving to own and manage the basketball legend's intellectual property. Erving joins O'Neal as the second NBA Hall of Famer and active Celebrity & Entertainment brand to be owned and represented by ABG.
ABG will collaborate with the 66-year-old Erving on the development and global expansion of the Dr. J brand, pursuing strategic collaborations and long-term partnerships. Considered one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA, Dr. J is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers. His endorsements span such companies as Coca-Cola, Colgate and Converse, and the company looks to continue with consumer brands and expand into luxury, travel and corporate sponsorships.
As for the Thalía line, Mottola expects that it will resonate well outside the U.S. "Latin America is an even bigger market [than the U.S.], even though we're the number-one selling private label brand inside Macy's right now" said Mottola. "Everything stays in tack with Macy's, nothing changes", he said.
Mottola noted that ABG hasn't tapped into the Latino market yet. "This will be | 638 |
Jessica's Treatment Room launch
by David | Nov 22, 2016 | Snippets, Therapist profiles | 0 comments
Jessica in her new treatment room.
The Treatment Room is a home-based spa salon run by Jessica Godfrey in Bournemouth, Dorset. With its famous Jurassic coast line and miles of sandy beaches, the setting is truly breath-taking.
Jessica had a successful opening of her new therapy room last month. And Botanicals was delighted to help the launch go well by providing a range of samples for guests to take with them in a goody bag.
"All my clients love the Botanicals products, scents<|fim_middle|>-tested products | and textures and have noticed an improvement in their skin's complexion," said Jessica. The day obviously went well with Jessica adding; "The business has been going from strength to strength ever since."
Jessica had been practising therapies for 16 years and holds qualifications NVQ 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy, as well as Holistic Diploma with distinction. She specialises in Botanicals Facials, Botanicals Body Treatments, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, Hot Stones Massage & Aromatherapy.
"I believe in treating a person as a whole – the mind, body and soul – and working on all my clients' senses during treatments", said Jessica. "I've carried out therapies on a wide range of clients, from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Botanicals was the perfect choice
"What I love is that no one person is the same, which is why Botanicals was the perfect choice for me as it lets me tailor-make my treatments to the client's individual needs, and keeps my job challenging and rewarding."
Jessica gained work experience whilst training for four years at Bournemouth & Poole College. She then went onto manage 'Oceanic' for four years, a salon in the Canford Cliffs area of Poole. This lead to working at the prestigious Haven Spa at Sandbanks, Poole for eight years, leaving as Head Therapist at the end of September 2016 to set up her own business.
"Having trained in a wide range of products over the years, I really wanted a product range that was right for my business," explained Jessica. "As I specialise in Holistic treatment, Botanicals works in perfect harmony with what I want to achieve on a professional level. I believe that what we put on our skin is so important and using 100% natural and organic ingredients is the future in skin care."
Jessica says she is looking forward to the exciting year ahead, and to working closely with the Botanicals team. Which is wonderful to hear.
Jessica Godfrey
The Treatment Room, 56 Braidley Road,
Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6JY
Email: mailto:thetreatmentroom1@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook link: facebook.com/thetreatmentroomdorset
It's like putting my face to bed!
Gently does it with Botanicals
A peaceful antidote to call centres!
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Campaign to celebrate being bold launched by Jim Beam
Jim Beam has launched a new ad campaign called "Bold Choices". The campaign<|fim_middle|> throughout the year and will include the launch of a new bourbon whisky, according to the distillery.
This is one of those subtle advertising campaigns designed to appeal our romantic side while massaging our egos. Jim Beam says it is celebrating those who throw caution to the wind and have the confidence to live boldly.
It should not be overlooked that Jim Beam is running this campaign during tough economic times, clearly setting out thise view of the way forward, i.e. by making bold choices.
The campaign will be in print, on television and online, including on Jim Beam's Facebook site. The television ad, released this week, features Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe. In black and white, it features Dafoe reflecting on the choices he could have made in life. These choices would have seen him become a sumo wrestler, trapeze artist, chess player or fashion designer.
During the ad, which you can view below, Dafoe says: "All choices lead you somewhere. Bold Choices take you where you're supposed to be."
As part of the campaign launch, Jim Beam also released survey results highlighting what it thinks are bold choices made by American men. For example, it says 44% of men have dated a work colleague and 80% have grown a moustache at some point in their lives.
Bold Choices is definitely aimed at men and a particular American way of thinking (for example, a town called Spokane was named by Jim Beam as the boldest in America because, among other things, 26% of its male population have arm wrestled a stranger). It is a cool ad though, and we are looking forward to the new bourbon whisky release.
Rob Mason, a director at Jim Beam, said in an "era of cautiousness" examples of boldness can be hard to find.
"From tattooing a girlfriend's name on your back, to joining the military – the bold choices we make may be difficult or unexpected but they ultimately define who we are," he said. | will run | 2 |
Peek behind the scenes of the RSC's Much Ado About Nothing
The RSC's latest production includes costumes by one of Beyonce's designers and music from a guitarist who worked with Amy Winehouse. We take a look.
On your marks, get set, and go! Fancy challenging yourself this year? Then you could do a lot worse than booking yourself onto these Warks and West Mids races and triathlons. Dig out your trainers and dig deep.
Trashy film clubs, Strictly stars, awesome bands<|fim_middle|>, our salt-rimmed glass runneth over. Here are the latest need-to-knows in our patch...
Blur's Alex James brings Britpop cider to Warwickshire
He's the bassist-come-farmer from Britpop royalty Blur, and has just launched his new cider at Stratford-upon-Avon's Bonds Lifestyle. Of course Muddy stopped by for a taste.
Where to pick your pumpkins in Warwickshire
C'mon, it's time to prep for Halloween! Head to one of these local farms and make the kids put the legwork in before they can start carving.
Five reasons to hit FarGo, Cov's coolest indie hangout
Home to an eclectic mix of more than 40 fiercely independent businesses, if FarGo isn't on your radar, it should be. Here's our top reasons you should be paying it a visit.
Who's pulling the strings behind the RSC's next big show?
Designing a huge elephant that can be moved by puppeteers is no small task, but the RSC's Mervyn Millar (of War Horse fame), is a seasoned pro. He tells us how it's done.
Review: Romeo & Juliet, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Faultless choreography, a beautiful score and imposing sets detailing Renaissance Verona. Muddy reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet's Romeo & Juliet. | and plenty at the theatre, dahling - all of this and more in Warwickshire and the West Midlands this month. Lucky us!
What's on in December in Warks and the West Mids?
What a festive feast we have for you lucky Muddy fans this month, with local events for shoppers, kids, ravers, foodies, fun-seekers, music, and art lovers across the region.
Superflashy newsflash! New eats and celebs in town
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Website: liliandloo.com Email: start@liliandloo.com
It all began back in 200<|fim_middle|>. Lili and Loo has kept the feel of a private home in each of its 15 rooms. It's not unusual for customers to ask if they can move in to the second floor.
Open Sunday Open Monday Open Tuesday Open Wednesday Open Thursday Open Friday Open Saturday | 0 when Melinda Slover created Lili and Loo and launched her concept at the "Green Flea" behind the Museum of Natural History in New York City. Every Sunday, Lili and Loo was nothing more than a couple of tables filled with an eclectic mix of wares and finds. Quickly the business outgrew the" Green Flea" and moved into a permanent residence in the Rivertown of Hudson, New York. Hudson's free spirit(s) and like-minded pioneers embraced and nurtured Melinda's creative desires. There, Melinda's taste, running from the classical to the eccentric, took off. Her distinctive point of view juxtaposed the sleek and the rustic, the ancient and the modern, the raw and the refined. And it doesn't hurt that the prices are terrific. The shop is housed in three adjoining 19th century buildings with two floors and a 2,000 sq. ft back yard | 193 |
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Granite worktop company fined £30,000 after failing to carry out safety checks
A granite worktop manufacturer has been fined after failing to ensure that lifting equipment was examined and maintained to ensure it was safe to use.
The Court heard how the manufacturer was not having regular statutory examinations carried out on lifting equipment and also failed to carry out repairs when defects had been found.
Following an inspection in June 2018 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the site, it was discovered that the examinations were not carried out at the required six monthly intervals and when they were carried out the same faults were reported, as the company were not taking action to effect the repairs.
The manufacturer has pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 5 (1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and Regulation 9 (3) of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. The company has been fined £30,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4906.
Speaking after the case the HSE inspector said "This prosecution could so easily have been avoided by simply carrying out correct control measures and safe working practices. Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those who fall below the required standards".
Thorough examinations and inspections of lifting equipment
Safe and successful lifting operations depend, in large part, on the continued safety of the lifting equipment and accessories that are used. Failures in this kind of equipment can result in significant or even fatal injuries. Health and safety law therefore places a number of specific obligations on those providing, controlling and using lifting equipment to properly manage these risks.
In addition to the requirements for safe design and construction, all lifting equipment should also be checked and maintained as necessary to keep it safe for use, so:
users may need to undertake simple pre-use checks (eg on lifting chains and slings), or make checks on a daily basis (eg for lift trucks)
in some cases, inspections and checks should be made on a regular basis, often weekly, but this may be on a monthly or quarterly basis (eg the checks undertaken by an operator on their crane)
employers should ensure that lifting equipment is thoroughly examined (normally once or twice a year but, in some cases, this may be more or less frequent)
These checks are necessary to verify that the lifting equipment can continue to be safely used. This page concentrates on thorough examination and inspection, and the reporting and record-keeping obligations of LOLER (regulations 9, 10 and 11).
What is a 'thorough examination' under LOLER?
This is a systematic and detailed examination of the equipment and safety-critical parts, carried out at specified intervals by a competent person who must then complete a written report. This report must contain the information required by LOLER Schedule 1 , including:
the examination date
the date when the next thorough examination is due
any defects found which are (or could potentially become) a danger to people
Where serious defects are identified, the competent person carrying out the examination must immediately report this verbally to the dutyholder. This should then be followed by the written report, a copy of which must also be sent to the relevant enforcing authority.
What is a 'competent person'?
The term 'competent person' is not defined in law but the LOLER Approved Code of Practice and guidance (paragraph 294 on competent persons) states that:
'You should ensure that the person carrying out a thorough examination has such appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined as will enable them to detect defects or weaknesses and to assess their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the lifting equipment.'
Although the competent person may often be employed by another organisation, this is not necessary, provided they are sufficiently independent and impartial to ensure that in-house examinations are made without fear or favour. However, this should not be the same person who undertakes routine maintenance of the equipment – as they would then be responsible for assessing their own maintenance work.
When should thorough examinations be carried out?
In order to verify that lifting equipment and accessories remain safe for use, and to detect and remedy any deterioration in good time, thorough examinations are required throughout the lifetime of the equipment, including examinations:
before use for the first time – unless the equipment has an EC Declaration of Conformity less than one year old and the equipment was not assembled on site. If it was assembled on site, it must be examined by a competent person to ensure that the assembly (eg a platform lift installed in a building) was completed correctly and safely
after assembly and before use at each location – for equipment that requires assembly or installation before use, eg tower cranes
regularly, while in service – if the equipment is exposed to conditions that cause deterioration which is likely to result in dangerous situations. Most lifting equipment will be subject to wear and tear and so will need regular in-service examination. Some may be exposed to significant environmental conditions which may cause further deterioration. You have a choice:
arrange for thorough examination to be carried out at the intervals specified by LOLER (every 6 or 12 months, depending on the equipment – see below), or
conduct examinations in accordance with an examination scheme, drawn up by a competent person
following exceptional circumstances – liable to jeopardise the safety of lifting equipment, which may include:
damage or failure
being out of use for long periods
major changes, which are likely to affect the equipment's integrity (eg modifications, or replacement / repair of critical parts)
What are the specified intervals for regular thorough examinations?
Unless there is an 'examination scheme' specifying other intervals, thorough examinations should be conducted every:
6 months, for lifting equipment and any associated accessories used to lift people
6 months, for all lifting accessories
12 months, for all other lifting equipment
What is covered by a thorough examination?
This depends on the professional judgement of the competent person undertaking the examination, but needs to include all matters which affect the safety of the lifting equipment, including likely deterioration with time.
For most common lifting equipment and accessories, there are industry standard procedures and criteria which a competent person would follow when undertaking thorough examinations and making judgements as to the continued safety of the equipment. Methods used include:
visual examination and functional checks
measurements of wear
(in some cases) traditional NDT (non-destructive testing) and load testing
Some disassembly or internal examination of parts may also be required.
Where an examination scheme has been drawn up, this should identify and specify:
the parts to be thoroughly examined
the methods of examination and testing
the intervals for examination (and testing of the different parts, where appropriate)
The scheme should also include details of any other inspection regimes for the equipment. Examination schemes may be drawn up by any person with the necessary competence. This does not need to be the same competent person who conducts the thorough examination in accordance with the scheme.
Although examination schemes do not need to be preserved in the form of a document, it should be possible to produce a written copy when required (eg on request by the relevant enforcing authority). These should be secured from loss or unauthorised modification.
Testing of lifting equipment
Most lifting equipment does not need routine testing as part of the thorough examination – in fact some overload tests can cause damage to lifting equipment. Where testing is deemed necessary, it may not need be undertaken at every thorough examination. The need for, and nature of, testing should be based on an assessment of risk – taking account of information from the manufacturer and other relevant information – as determined by the competent person.
Maintenance and inspection of lifting equipment.
Maintenance of lifting equipment to ensure it remains safe for use is a requirement of PUWER. In some cases – to assist with this, and detect any deterioration so it can be remedied in good time – lifting equipment may need to be inspected between thorough examinations. Such inspections need to be undertaken by suitably trained and competent people, which can often be the lifting equipment operator or maintenance personnel.
The nature, need for and frequency of such inspections should be determined through risk assessment, taking full account of any manufacturer's recommendations. Further recommendations on inspection relating to cranes are given in BS 7121 British Standard Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Cranes. The various parts of this standard can be obtained from BSI .
Lifting accessories do not normally need formal inspection, provided that proper pre-use checks are made and they undergo their standard thorough examination.
Reports and defects
Records should be kept of all thorough examinations and inspections, and of the EC Declarations of Conformity for all lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Examination and inspection records do not need to be kept in hard copy form but you should be able to provide a written copy when necessary (eg upon request by the relevant enforcing authority or when lifting equipment leaves your undertaking -under hire, use elsewhere, or second-hand sale). The records should also be protected from unauthorised alteration. Details of the periods for which they must be kept are given in Table 3 of Thorough examination of lifting equipment .
The contents required in a thorough examination report are specified by Schedule 1 of LOLER . There is no longer a defined format or form for such a report, provided that all 11 items listed in the Schedule are included.
Where, following thorough examination or inspection of lifting equipment, a defect is identified – which in the opinion of the person undertaking the examination or inspection – is (or could become) a danger to people, you as user (employer or self employed person) should be notified immediately. You must then take effective action to manage risk by ensuring the lifting equipment is not used until the defect is remedied. Such defects must be confirmed in writing in the report, even if it is remedied immediately (eg by destruction of a sling). The person making the report must also notify the relevant enforcing authority with a copy of the report. Enforcing authorities may follow up such reports to check that risks are being adequately managed.
In some cases, a defect may be identified which does not require the immediate cessation of use of the lifting equipment. In these cases, you must remedy the matter, or not further use the equipment, within the time period specified on the report.
Reports of thorough examinations sometimes contain additional non-statutory observations from the competent person on the condition of the lifting equipment. Analysis of this may provide useful information to manage your lifting equipment.
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Passenger lifts and escalators – Bolton resident dies in lift shaft fall
Bolton resident dies in lift shaft fall
A property management company has been fined after a resident of an apartment block in Bolton died after falling down a lift shaft.
Bolton Crown Court heard how the resident and a friend were trapped in a lift and unable to raise the alarm. They attempted a self-rescue by forcing the doors open and sliding out onto the floor below.
The resident slipped under the lift car and fell five stories down the lift shaft and died of multiple injuries. His friend escaped unhurt.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the incident which occurred in August 2014 found that the management company for the building failed to take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent the resident and his friend self-rescuing.
The management company pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and was fined £120,000 and ordered to pay costs of £45,000.
Speaking after the hearing HSE inspector Sarah Taylor said: "Those who manage lifts have a responsibility to ensure they are properly maintained but if people are trapped they have a way to raise the alarm and are not in a position to try and rescue themselves.
"The problems with this lift were well known and if [the management company] had fulfilled their health and safety responsibilities [the resident] would probably be around to celebrate Christmas with his family this weekend."
Passenger lifts and escalators
Lifts provided for use by workers in workplaces are subject to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). However, in most cases lifting equipment which is not provided for, or used by, people at work (eg stair lifts in private dwellings and platform lifts in shops used for customer access) will not be subject to either LOLER or PUWER. But businesses providing this equipment will have responsibilities for its safety (it will require routine maintenance and inspection).
LOLER does not apply to escalators or any travelators / moving walkways which transport people, even though they may 'lift' people from one level to another. Such equipment is covered by regulation 19 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations.
However, escalators and similar machines, platform and stair lifts, and all conventional passenger lifts must meet the requirements for safety and conformity of either the Machinery or Lift Directives in their design, construction and installation, when first brought into use. (Note: stair lifts, certain slow moving platform lifts (less that 0.15 m/s) and construction hoists come within scope of the Machinery Directive instead of the Lifts Directive).
Passenger lifts used by people at work
Passenger lifts and combined goods / passenger lifts in workplaces (eg offices and factories) which are primarily used by people at work, are subject to periodic thorough examination and inspection, as required by LOLER and PUWER. Guidance for lift owners and others responsible for the examination and testing of lifts is available in: Thorough examination and testing of lifts: Simple guidance for lift owners (http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg339.htm)
Passenger lifts used by people who are not at work
LOLER (and PUWER) may not apply where a passenger lift is not used by people at work (eg in public areas of a shopping centre). However, if the lift is operated by – or to some extent under the control of – an employer or self-employed person in connection with their business, they still have some responsibility for the health and safety of people they don't employ. This includes members of the public who use the lift and those people who may work on or inspect the lift.
Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act imposes these general responsibilities, so far as reasonably practicable. As the risks may be the same as when using lifts in connection with work, a similar regime of maintenance, inspection and examination to that required under LOLER and PUWER may be entirely 'reasonably practicable' in managing the risks. In any case, insurers may impose demands for similarly stringent levels of risk management to cover public liability.
Escalators and moving walkways
Guidelines for the safe operation of escalators and moving walks (walkways) have been prepared by the Safety Assessment Federation in consultation with HSE. This document provides considerable guidance on the duties and responsibilities of those who:
manufacture, supply and install escalators and moving walkways
design premises where they are to be installed
own or manage premises in which they are installed, and
inspect and examine escalators and moving walkways
Although not subject to LOLER, these detailed guidelines recommend thorough examination of escalators and moving walkways, normally at six-monthly intervals.
Stair lifts:
Where provided as work equipment for use by employees, stair lifts will be subject to the requirements of LOLER (thorough examination) and PUWER (maintenance and inspection). Where they are not, but are still provided in connection with an undertaking (eg in work environments where the public or visitors may use them), employers and the self-employed will have responsibilities for the safety of all users under Section 3 of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974. These may be adequately discharged by undertaking maintenance, and inspection, and 6 monthly thorough examination, even though PUWER & LOLER may not apply to the equipment.
However, all new stair lifts (either when first placed on the market, or first brought into use), as machinery are subject to the Machinery Directive / Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. They must be constructed to be safe, supplied with Instructions, a Declaration of Conformity and CE marking. Those stair lifts which involve a hazard of falling from a vertical height of 3m or more are subject to Annex IV (item 17) of the Machinery Directive (so subject to conformity assessment as required by Article 12 (3) or 12 (4) of 2006/42/EC).
More information on LOLER can be found on the LOLER FAQ page: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/faq-lifting.htm
For more information visit the HSE web page: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/passenger-lifts.htm or contact us on 07896 016380 or at fiona@eljay.co.uk, and we'll be happy to help. We carry out health and safety inspections (as well as fire/legionella risk assessments) of all types of residential and commercial properties and are happy to provide a no-obligation quotation on request.
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HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS UPDATE – 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Safer Sites target inspections – coming to a street near you
HSE construction inspectors will be carrying out unannounced visits to sites where refurbishment projects or repair works are underway.
This year the Initiative is being undertaken as a series of two week inspections across the country, beginning 3 October 2016 ending 4 November 2016.
During this period inspectors will ensure high-risk activities, particularly those affecting the health of workers, are being properly managed.
risks to health from exposure to dust such as silica are being controlled
workers are aware of where they may find asbestos, and what to do if they find it
other health risks, such as exposure to noise and vibration, manual handling and hazardous substances are being properly managed
jobs that involve working at height have been identified and properly planned to ensure that appropriate precautions, such as proper support of structures, are in place
equipment is correctly installed / assembled, inspected and maintained and used properly
sites are well organised, to avoid trips and falls, walkways and stairs are free from obstructions and welfare facilities are adequate
Where serious breaches of legislation are found then immediate enforcement action will be taken, but inspectors will also be taking steps to secure a positive change in behaviour to ensure on-going compliance.
Health and safety breaches with clients and designers will also be followed up to reinforce their duties under CDM 2015 and to ensure that all dutyholders with on site health and safety responsibilities understand and fulfil these.
Follow the SaferSites Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SaferSites) to see what inspectors find on site and keep updated throughout the initiative.
How to manage your site safely (click on the links for more info):
Site organisation – Everything you need to know about organising a safe and healthy construction site: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/siteorg.htm
Slips, trips and falls – Assess, eliminate and control the risks of slips, trips and falls on construction sites: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/falls.htm
Work at height – The hierarchy of controls for working at height, from working at ground level, using towers, scaffolds, platforms and ladders and, as a last resort, fall restraints and safety netting: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/workingatheight.htm
Structural stability – Assess the risks and prevent unintentional structural collapse during alterations, demolition and dismantling; and the measures you need to take to prevent accidents in excavations: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/stability.htm
Cranes – All lifting operations involving lifting equipment must be properly planned by a competent person; appropriately supervised; and carried out in a safe manner: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/cranes.htm
Electricity – Work safely with power supplies and electrical equipment; map overhead power lines and underground cables to prevent accidental contact with machinery: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/electricity.htm
Fire – Identify the risks of fire; control combustible materials and ignition sources; and make it clear exactly what to do if fire does break out: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/fire.htm
Mobile plant and vehicles – Assess the risks, establish competence to operate and control access to telehandlers, excavators, mobile work platforms, dumpers and road vehicles: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/mobileplant.htm
Demolition – All demolition, dismantling and structural alteration should be carefully planned and carried out by competent practitioners: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/demolition.htm
For more information, visit the HSE web page: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/index.htm or contact us on 07896 016380 or fiona@eljay.co.uk, and we'll be happy to help.
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HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS UPDATE – 3RD SEPTEMBER 2015
IN THIS UPDATE
HSE Refurbishment Inspection Initiative 2015
FLTA Safety Month – Safetember: see danger, speak up!
Licensing of houses in multiple occupation in England: a guide for landlords and managers
Key safety campaigns to be supported at British Safety Council's annual conference
Later this month, the construction industry will be the focus of HSE attention, as inspectors embark on a four week long programme of unannounced visits to sites where refurbishment projects or repairs are underway. We open this week's update with details of the HSE's 10th annual refurbishment inspection initiative.
Already underway is the Fork Lift Truck Association's safety month which runs until 30th September, and during which free resources and guides will be available on the FLTA website. The campaign is now in its eighth year and aims to raise awareness of the dangers involved in fork lift operations throughout the industry and to stress the importance of common sense measures that can make lift trucks safer and more efficient.
Are you a landlord or managing agent/property manager? Do you know what constitutes a House in Multiple Occupation, and that some HMOs are required to be licensed? Read on for more information about your responsibilities, particularly in regard to health and safety.
The safety of cyclists on our roads has been highlighted in the news in recent weeks, and a ban on unsafe lorries has recently come into force in London. Work-related transport is one of the health and safety campaigns the British Safety Council will be focusing on at its conference on 23rd September. Read on to find out which other campaigns will be highlighted at the event.
The HSE's 10th annual refurbishment inspection initiative is due to take place between 14th September and 9th October 2015. Poor standards and unsafe practices on Britain's building sites are likely to be targeted during a nationwide drive aimed at reducing ill health, death and injury in the industry.
During the annual initiative, HSE Construction Inspectors carry out unannounced visits to sites where refurbishment projects or repair works are underway, ensuring high-risk activities particularly those affecting the health of workers, are being properly managed.
What the initiative does
The main aims of the initiative are:
to achieve an improvement in industry standards, in particular at small sites
to increase awareness of HSEs expectations of the industry
to demonstrate that HSE will use the enforcement tools at its disposal to prevent immediate risk and bring about sustained improvements
What inspectors look for
During inspections, HSE inspectors consider whether:
other health risks, such as exposure to noise and vibration, manual handling, hazardous substances are being properly managed
HSE uses the inspection initiatives to reinforce its message to the construction industry that poor standards are unacceptable and liable to result in HSE taking enforcement action.
Previous campaign results:
the results from the September 2013 campaign where more than 1,100 construction sites failed safety checks: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2013/more-than-1100-construction-sites-fail-safety-checks/
in 2014 a Health focussed Initiative resulted in enforcement action taken at one in six sites visited: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2014/construction-inspections-find-sites-failing-to-prevent-health-risks/
More information on the above can be found on the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk or contact us on 07896 016380 or at Fiona@eljay.co.uk, and we'll be more than happy to help.
1st – 30th September 2015, throughout the month, location the FLTA website (http://fork-truck.org.uk/fork-lift-safety/national-fork-lift-safety-month)
National Fork Lift Safety Week was launched by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) in 2008 to raise awareness of the dangers involved in fork lift operations throughout the industry and to stress the importance of common sense measures that can make lift trucks safer and more efficient.
For 2015, the Association has increased the scope into a month-long campaign throughout September, dubbing the campaign "Safetember".
Throughout Safetember the FLTA will be making a compendium of free resources and guides available on its website. The Association will also be urging every company that works with lift trucks to genuinely empower workers with the freedom to report bad practice in a blame-free environment.
After all, this freedom is not a luxury, it is a right.
More information can be found on the FLTA website (http://fork-truck.org.uk/fork-lift-safety/national-fork-lift-safety-month), or by emailing the FLTA secretariat.
This publication is aimed at landlords and managers who manage a house in multiple occupation (HMO), or if you are not sure whether you manage an HMO. The booklet explains more about HMOs, which HMOs are required to be licensed and what other if any responsibilities there are in relation to the management of HMOs.
Not sure whether you manage an HMO?
The home you manage is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if both of the following apply:
at least 3 tenants live there, forming more than 1 household
tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities
The home you manage is a large HMO if all of the following apply:
it's at least 3 storeys high
A household is either a single person or members of the same family who live together. A family includes people who are:
married or living together – including people in same-sex relationships
relatives or half-relatives, eg grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings
step-parents and step-children
Your safety responsibilities
You must keep the property you manage safe and free from health hazards.
make sure gas equipment you supply is safely installed and maintained by a Gas Safe registered engineer
have a registered engineer do an annual gas safety on each appliance and flue
give tenants a copy of the gas safety check record before they move in, or within 28 days of the check
You must make sure:
the electrical system is safe, eg sockets and light fittings
all appliances you supply are safe, eg cookers and kettles
follow fire safety regulations, eg check tenants have access to escape routes at all times
make sure the furniture and furnishings you supply are fire safe
provide fire alarms and extinguishers (if the property is a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Download the publication by clicking on the link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/15652/HMO_Lic_landlords_guide.pdf or contact us for more information on 07896 016380 or at Fiona@eljay.co.uk and we'll be more than happy to help.
Health and safety campaigns such as work-related transport, occupational health and young people at work will be highlighted at the British Safety Council annual conference on 23rd September.
Work-related transport
Every year 70 people are killed and 2000 more are seriously injured in incidents involving vehicles at work. Often these incidents occur in a lorry park or yard while goods are being delivered. In many cases it is the driver who is injured.
The HSE recently ran an advertising campaign on radio and press in the North West and Midlands to raise awareness among the people who can make a real difference – depot managers and those who receive or despatch goods.
The concerns of professional drivers, about the dangers of delivery and collection of goods have also been included.
This campaign focused on how depot managers can take small practical steps to make delivery areas safer. Examples include (click on the links for more information):
Ten top tips for a Safer Site (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/safersite.htm)
Ten concerns of drivers during deliveries and collections (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/concerns.htm)
Delivering safely: co-operating to prevent workplace vehicle accidents (http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/information/cooperation.htm)
Useful checklist to help you carry out a risk assessment of your premises (https://www.hse.gov.uk/forms/transport/wtchk1.pdf)
Campaign posters
General safety (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/general.pdf)
Segregation line (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/segregation.pdf)
High visibility (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/jacket.pdf)
Keep vehicles and pedestrians separate – perhaps introduce pedestrian walkways (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/pedestrians.pdf)
Encourage visiting drivers to get well out of the way in designated safe areas (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/delivery.pdf)
Improve lighting and signage (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/lighting.pdf)
Campaign radio publicity
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Radio publicity 1 (MP3) (http://www.hse.gov.uk/Campaigns/workplacetransport/01grey.mp3)
For more advice on transport topics visit<|fim_middle|> therefore companies interested in certifying should still do so, and will benefit from its implementation.
The aim of the new standard is to improve occupational health and safety for all, in developed and developing countries, and at local, national, regional and international levels.
For up to date information about the new standard, follow our health and safety news updates.
Young people at work
When employing a young person under the age of 18, whether for work, work experience, or as an apprentice, employers have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as they do for other employees.
Guidance on the HSE website (http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/) will help young people and those employing them understand their responsibilities.
Introducing young people to the world of work can help them understand the work environment, choose future careers or prepare for employment. We need young people to be offered opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across the world of work. Click on the below links for more information:
Schools and colleges (http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/workexperience/organiser.htm)
Work experience organisers (http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/workexperience/organiser.htm)
Placement providers (employers) (http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/workexperience/placeprovide.htm)
Parents or carers (http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/workexperience/parent.htm)
Students/learners (http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/workexperience/students-and-young-people.htm)
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Proposal to replace OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) with ISO 45001
ISO 45001 on occupational health and safety management system requirements is currently being produced with an intended publication date of October 2016. However, it is expected that the current standard OHSAS 18001 will be valid for some time after this date and | 111 |
As Black Friday looms near and the holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest, it seems Fender Guitar may be struggling for a spot under the tree for a shiny new guitar. According to a recent article from The Salt Lake Tribune, Fender's marketing is battling flat sales due to that old foe, competition for mind share.
While people have been saying the guitar is dead for quite a while now, Fender's fight for relevancy in a modern world full XBoxes and iPhones, a crumbling infrastructure for the arts and music, and a general lack of use and excitement around the guitar in modern music is one that, in my opinion, can still be won. But it's going to take a lot more work to get there than just standard marketing can do.
I've argued for a while now that in order to build a strong brand, you need to encourage behavioral change<|fim_middle|> the demand for guitars, you're fighting an uphill battle.
As I like to say: If you can't get anyone to do it for you, you might as well do it yourself.
And that's what Fender and other companies are going to have to realize. It's part of my Inspire, Aspire, Perspire theory of marketing.
But it's one thing to see others out there doing amazing things. It's a whole other thing to get across the idea that you can do it it too. That's where the aspiration part of this approach comes in to play. While it's great for people to see idols out there playing guitar (or whatever your product helps people do), you need to allow people to feel like it's something they can do too. A perfect example of how to go about this is through highlighting YouTube guitarists. In particular people who are playing out of their homes. It's in showing success by people who are just like your potential customer that you can take inspiration to aspiration.
Unfortunately, all this selling through inspiration and aspiration only works to get people through the door. The issue that many companies run into, Fender included, is that even if you close the sale, you don't really have a customer. In my opinion a customer is someone is actually found value in your brand and is likely to come back for future interactions with you. That could be another sale or it could be as simple as word of mouth. But what's for certain is that a customer who doesn't succeed in what their initial goal was isn't a customer. They're just someone who bought something from you.
This is where the Perspire part of the approach comes into play. Now, it may sound a little daunting, especially to a customer, to put hard work as part of your selling strategy – which is why I recommend framing it differently in your actual communications. But the truth is, in order to feel like you got good value out of a product or service, it needs to actually work.
For a product like a guitar, it's neat to have a pretty guitar hanging on your wall – but most people don't spend that kind of money on a piece of decoration (plus they feel squeamish about how to respond if someone would actually ask them to play it). What people want with a guitar is to be able to play guitar. They want to be a guitarist.
This is where a content marketing strategy can become the most important – and it doesn't mean you need to create massive amounts of content (although you can). When your goal is to get people to succeed, having your brand around the content you use to ensure this happens is only a secondary notion. Massive amounts of content are produced out there every day, a lot of which is by experts in the field. Work on relationships with them if you want, but at the very least be a strong content curator.
Do your part to help your customer succeed (even if that means linking to other brands or offsite destinations).
Look to see who else is out there working with the same people you are. For Fender, it could be something as simple as reaching out to Songsterr to put together a "how to succeed at guitar" interactive lesson pack, leveraging the Songsterr's technology, then promoting that "pathway to success" as part of your pitch.
What do you inspire your customers to do? Who do they aspire to be? How can you make sure that when they perspire, the end result is success?
Is It Ethical for Stores to Be Open on Thanksgiving? | . Yes, it's possible to ride along on the waves made by others and sell popular ancillary products, but when you're in a position like Fender is, where frankly there's nothing out there in the greater zeitgeist that's increasing | 49 |
Report from Solihull Together Board – 27 Apr 17
Meeting Name: Solihull Together Board (STB)
Date of Meeting: 27th April 2017
Key Points of Wider Interest Discussed:
Next steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View
The NHS Five Year Forward View was published in 2014 and set out why improvements were needed. The Next Steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View summarises progress in improving care plus it outlines ambitions for the future with a focus on delivery and implementation. It seeks to strike a balance between realism about the challenges facing the NHS today and promised to improve care. The focus is on urgent and emergency care, primary care, cancer, mental health and integrating care locally. Promises include:
Delivering the four hours standard in all emergency departments during 2018
Providing extended access to general practice appointments in the evenings and weekends in all area of the county by March 2019
Introducing a new standard to give patients a definitive cancer diagnosis within 28 days after GP referral by 2020, and
Increasing the availability of psychological therapies and mental health services for children and young people
There is welcome recognition for the need to be clear about can and cannot be achieved within the funding made available by the government e.g. NHS England has decided to give lower priority to the target that patients waiting for less urgent diagnosis and treatment<|fim_middle|> on the 31st March 2017 at the Renewal Conference Centre were a great success with 102 nominations received (up from 54 in 2015), 46 finalists (up from 30 in 2015) and 300 attendees (up from 180).
Potential Follow Up Action/Discussion/Feedback Required:
Feedback still required on first reactions to the Accountable Care Partnership approach from the VCS. Do the Voluntary and Community Sector feel they have a role to play as one of the 'partners' in this approach?
Date of Next Meeting: 20th July 2017
Name and Contact No of Rep Completing: Anne Hastings
Phone 07578169045 or email anne.hastings@ageuksolihull.org.uk | should be seen within 18 weeks
Solihull Accountable Care Partnership
Jenny Wood, the DASS, presented on the concept of an Accountable Care Partnership for Solihull and the opportunities it provides. Slides have been sent out to members of the VCSRG and to all the other organisations with an interest to seek feedback for the Solihull together Board as to what people think about a move towards a more place-based approach which has a strong chance of succeeding given the geography and size and a good history of joint working. In summary, all organisations are supportive of the concept and a keenness to scope further the detail of what this wood look like.
Better Care Fund
The Solihull BCF for 16-17 received final assurance on 6thApril 2017. The Policy framework for the new Integration and Better Care Fund 2017-19 was published on 3rd March 2017 but the technical guidance was still awaited. The key difference from the last guidance are:
A much greater focus on integration
It is a 2-year plan (as opposed to a one-year plan
It includes a new grant to LA's
A reduction in the national must dos from 7 to 4.
There needs to be clarity about the interface between BCF arrangements and other key governance arrangements and potential developments such as the BSOL STP governance, the Solihull CCG Turnaround Plan, the planned merger of the three CCG's, the ambition for an Accountable Care Partnership etc.
Solihull Together 2017 Awards
The awards held | 335 |
IT'S OFFICIAL! THE MOST INNOVATIVE NHS TEAM
February 15, 2017 Updates
NHS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NORTH WEST WERE WINNERS AT THE NORTH WEST COAST RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AWARDS 2017
The North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2017 were a collaboration between The Innovation Agency (A<|fim_middle|> for the North West Coast), the NIHR Clinical Research Network North West Coast; and NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast (CLAHRC NWC).
The awards celebrated the success and rewarded achievements for the excellent work being undertaken across the region in relation to clinical research and innovation within healthcare. At the event's core is the desire to demonstrate how clinical research and innovation efforts have had an impact on patient care across the North West Coast and to showcase ideas.
To see the winners of the 2017 North west Coast Research and Innovation awards visit NWC awards website or view the picture montage below. | HSN | 2 |
Are you new to the essential oil world<|fim_middle|> applied to the skin. They are named carrier oils because they "carry" the oils onto the skin.
Some essential oils are considered "hot" oils... Meaning they may be irritating to the skin for some people. Therefore, carrier oils are used to reduce the risk of skin sensitivity from topical application and can provide relief if irritation or redness occurs. Also, carrier oils will allow you to cover a larger area of the body with your essential oils, such as with massage. They can even extend the therapeutic effects of essential oils, prolonging the benefits for you. Use carrier oils when massaging or making lotions, creams etc... on babies, kiddos, the elderly or on sensitive areas. We use carrier oils all the time.
What carrier oils should you use?
Use an unrefined, cold expeller pressed or cold-pressed vegetable oil if possible. The average shelf life of a carrier oil is 6 months when kept in a cool dark place. Most are susceptible to oxidation and rancidity.
* Coconut Oil is an excellent carrier oil. We use coconut oil (both fractionated and un-fractionated) in our home. Virgin Coconut oil remains semi-solid at room temperature and is great when making salves, creams and lotions. It helps various skin conditions such as eczema and rashes. Virgin coconut oil contains lauric acid, which can help kill bacteria, viruses and fungi. It can be bought at your local grocery store. Fractionated Coconut Oil is odorless and colorless. It has an indefinite shelf life... It never goes rancid. We love this one!! There is no greasy feeling after applying. It won't stain and easily washes out of clothes.
* Sweet Almond Oil is a widely used as a carrier oil. It is easily absorbed. It is nourishing and protective. It is appropriate for all skin types and is great for sensitive, dry or inflamed skin. I use this in my body butters.
* Grapeseed Oil is great for all skin types. It is very gentle and moisturizing. It is odorless, tasteless and easily absorbed. Grapeseed oil contains the antioxidant oligomeric procyanidin (OPC) which helps protect against cellular and tissue damage. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
* Jojoba Oil is very similar to the oils in our skin. It rapidly penetrates the skin and has a long shelf life. Jojoba oil is great for acne blends because it helps balance Ph, unclog pores and control build up of excess sebum. It is also popular for hair, as it increases luster, encourages healthy hair growth and decreases scalp dryness.
* Olive Oil another great carrier oil. It contains vitamins, minerals and proteins that are great for the skin. It is moisturizing and contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. This can be bought at your local grocery store.
For us, I like to have pre-made salves, creams or roll-ons available for easy and convenient application. I always take my pre-made roll-on of peppermint with me everywhere, just in case I feel a headache coming on. My pre-made "Night Night" salve for my 16 month old is super easy to apply to her feet before bedtime. Always store your pre-made products in an seal tight container and out of the light.
I hope this helps you better understand carrier oils. | ? Then you may have the question (like I did), what are carrier oils? Carrier oils are base oils or vegetable oils, used to dilute essential oils before they are | 35 |
International Truck introduces high-visibility HV Series
International Truck introduced a new configuration for its all-wheel drive International HV Series at the 2019 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, featuring a high visibility hood and set-back axle that allows for improved visibility and maneuverability.
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The high visibility hood and set-back axle are important for the vocational industry, especially for<|fim_middle|> expect when you're expecting new diesel engines
The biggest truck component stories of 2022
Buckle up and let's get rolling with the biggest component stories of 2022.
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The biggest truck service stories of 2022
Staying on top of truck maintenance intervals, fleets ensure trucks are in optimal working order and stay on the move. Start 2023 off with valuable service-minded knowledge that can help your fleet to set itself up for success. Related Articles – Nevada Trucking Association recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month – P.S.I. extends partnership with Celerity
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Let's put this year in perspective. In January, just 12 months ago, the U.S. set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations. Five months later in May, ACT Expo in-person attendance grew by 60% compared to the show that took place nine months earlier and the truck market was booming but hampered by supply chain shortages. And
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Earlier this year, the company launched its Diamond Partner Program, which focuses on building stronger relationships and communication between truck equipment manufacturers and International dealers. Since its launch in March, the program has accumulated over 130 partners.
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People that own a TEC Infrared Grill typically use their grill at least 3-4 days a week! So getting them a gift for the grill this holiday season is something that they will really enjoy AND use regularly. Thankfully, there are so many grilling gadgets, tools, and accessories available that it makes finding a holiday gift for your favorite griller really easy.
In case you need a little extra inspiration this year picking out a great gift for your favorite griller, here are the top picks from the TEC Grills team for our latest Holiday Gift Guide.
You know you can sear at high temperatures on your TEC Grill, but you can also smoke and roast at low temperatures as well with our Smoker/Roaster Accessory. This rack and drip tray combo will turn your grill into an infrared smoker and roaster that cooks at ultra-low temperatures with the hood closed. Save up to $200 on the Smoker/Roaster accessory with our holiday promotion going on now!
An interesting (and fairly new) concept in the home delivery food world, ButcherBox delivers a one of a kind selection of top quality grass-fed and organic meats to your door (bonus: free shipping!). You can either gift a monthly subscription, or a one-time box to your favorite griller. Included in the box is an assortment of 8-10 pounds of different meat cuts, along with recipe suggestions. Just be sure you ask to be invited to dinner when the meat goes on the TEC Grill!
You take the time to source your meat, season it well, and grill it to perfection on your TEC Grill. Then you serve it on a beautiful plate…accompanied by an everyday fork and knife! A good steak deserves a good knife, and good steak knives are a rarity at the table. Steak knives are not something that you typically buy yourself, making it a perfect holiday gift for your favorite griller. You can certainly go with the standard Wusthof, Shun, or even Chicago Cutlery sets. But these Messermeister Pakkawood handle steak knives are forged from German stainless steel, feel really good in your hand,<|fim_middle|> debunked. Meathead is the founder of AmazingRibs.com, which is touted as the world's most popular BBQ and grilling website.
What's on your holiday grilling wish list this year? | and are very reasonably priced for the quality.
Cooking on mineral rich Himalayan pink salt adds a distinctive subtle flavor to your grilled foods, but the food does not end up tasting too salty. The salt plate retains heat very well, so you can get a great sear on your food and then bring it straight to the table as a serving piece. Likewise, you can chill the salt plate, and use it to cure foods as well. From seared scallops, to chicken under a brick, and even gooey melted brie, this is a grilling tool just ready to be used for the holidays.
The grill is hot, but your beverages need to be kept cool! Corkcicle tumblers are perfect for just about any outdoor holiday party or caroling, and make a great stocking stuffer. The Tumbler can keep cold drinks cold for 9+ hours and hot drinks hot for 3+ hours, and come in a variety of sizes and colors. So spread good cheer this holiday season, and buy one for everyone in the family.
Grilled pizza is a treat that the whole family can enjoy all year long. You can always grill directly on the grates of your TEC Grill. Or get our Infrared Pizza Rack accessory for restaurant quality pizza at home. But any way you grill your pizza, having a handsome hand-made pizza peel will make it easy to transport your pizzas to and from the grill. These peels are hand crafted from cherry wood from northeastern Wisconsin, and can even be personalized!
The best way to tell if your food is "done" is by taking its temperature. And the iGrill thermometer is the coolest way to do it! It uses Bluetooth technology that connects to your smart phone via an even smarter app. So you can keep an eye on things without having to stand by the hot grill the whole time. The pocket-sized tool can monitor up to four different temperatures, and boasts a 200-hour battery life. Perfect for the griller or smoker on your list!
For the griller that wants to know the "why" behind everything, this is the cookbook for them! There are lots of great fool-proof recipes, but also common myths and techniques | 448 |
History of Kosciusko and Attala County
By J. H. Wallace, 1917
Transcribed by Eddie Mikell
The boundary of Attala was organized December 23, 1833, out of territory previously acquired from the Choctaw Indians by the treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1828. It was surveyed in 1834 by Mr. Shirky, a United States Surveyor. Immediately, the Governor, Hiram G. Runnels, appointed the proper officials to organize the county; select and locate the county site, and hold an election for the several county offices. I regret that I cannot give the names of but two of the commissioners thus appointed – John Irving and B.G. Wallace (father of this writer).
One of the first duties of the commissioners was to select a county site and raise means to build a courthouse. For the purpose of a county site, what is known as the "Ross place,two miles northwest of Kosciusko was looked upon with a great deal of favor by the Board, the ground being almost perfectly level and high and dry, but it was feared the water supply would be difficult to obtain, and therefore it was rejected. Had the Board believed that a plentiful supply of good water could have been obtained on the Ross place, the present town of Kosciusko would undoubtedly be located there.
The present site of the town was known then as the "Red Bird Springs". Mr. Chapin Smith who owned the land offered to donate to the county 40 acres upon which these springs were situated, for a county site, which was accepted. At that time there were on the North, South and West sides of the public square, five springs of pure, cool water bursting out of the white sand at the foot of the hills, which it was believed would furnish the town with an abundance of pure water for all time. But alas! for human calculations – time has leveled the hills, the valleys between have been filled and all those fine springs are now buried from 15 to 20 feet below the surface.
The Board of Commissioners having accepted Mr. Smith's donation proceeded to lay off the 40 acres into streets and town lots. Mr. John Irving, one of the commissioners, and also one experienced surveyor, was engaged for this duty. The street North of the courthouse square was called Washington, on the East, Jackson; on the South Jefferson, and on the West Madison. The street running east and west in front of the county jail was named Adam. As the Natchez Trace was already established that portion of it which was through the town was called Natchez Street. As the town grew, other streets were opened and named as needed.
The selection of a name for the new town was next in order, as was also the name of the new county. About this time, a popular Indian story of love and romance was having its run with the reading public. It was written by Hon. J. F. H. Claiborne, a pioneer in the early Settlement of Mississippi and a prominent actor in its territorial history, and also after it had become one of the States of the Union. The tradition informs us that that section of the county lying between Florida and the Mississippi River was occupied by Indians under the dominion of the French.
There lived among the Indians a native chief who was the father of a beautiful daughter who was call in the native language of her people "Attala". Her father was the chief of a large tribe of Pascagoula Indians, who hunted the wild game and had their villages in the forests between the present cities of Meridian and Mobile. A French<|fim_middle|>.
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The Board now proceeded to build a courthouse and jail. The first courthouse was a rude structure built of unknown logs on a lot north of the public square. The jail was a simple two story wooden building located on the lot now occupied by the Kosciusko Hotel on Depot Street. In 1835 the contract for building a two-story brick courthouse was let to Mr. Green. This building was a very cheap concern as compared with buildings of this day, for there were but few settlers to pay taxes for county purposes. This first courthouse was about 40 by 60 feet and was arranged with the different offices above and the courtroom below, the floor of which was brick. A rostrum and bar were arranged in the West End of the building, and inside the bar were a few rough benches for the use of jurors and members of the bar. The balance of the courtroom was entirely bare of seats or any other furniture. This courtroom was entirely destroyed by an incendiary fire in July 1887, and the Sheriff's office robbed of several thousand dollars, which he had collected from the taxpayers of the county.
After the location of the town, all the lots into which the 40 acres donated had been surveyed and marked with proper metes, bounds, and numbers, were sold to the highest bidder at public auction, nearly all being purchased by her few citizens, and some of the owners began to build and over all around the square were here and there located rude log houses as stores, grocers, and offices. These different houses were occupied by Peuder and Nash, general merchandise; Col. O.M. Simpson, Charles Friller, Joel and Lewis Harvey, Joe P. Smith, Richard Henry, dealers in groceries and Evans and Hight, Druggists. In 1835, Richard Ross built a large and substantial hotel on the south side of the public square. This old building was removed a few years ago to make room for a more modern building and is now doing service as a storage house for one of our leading merchants. In 1842, James McAdony and Silas H. Clark came to Kosciusko and established a store opposite the southwest corner of Court Square. This was a strong firm, processing abundance of means and unlimited credit. This firm was a great convenience to all, especially the farmers, who at that time transacted nearly all their business through the merchants of Yazoo City, that being the nearest market for their products. Mr. Clark soon sold out his interest in the business to Mr. McAdony who continued it until his death in 1862.
Kosciusko made very slow progress until 1847, where it was incorporated. This was the turning point in its welfare, for from that time up to the present its records has been one of steady even progress if we may accept the years of the civil war from 1861 to 1865. Five large conflagrations have at different times destroyed the business houses of the town, but Phoenix-like, it has each time risen from its ashes brighter and better than before | 977 |
Dr. Kristen Lynch is a Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her B.A. in biochemistry and her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University. Afterwards, Kristen pursued postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco. She served on the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center prior to joining the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania in 2009. Kristen is the recipient of many awards and honors for her work, including a National Science Foundation CAREER Award. She joined us for an interview to talk about her experiences in life and science.
When she's not at work, Kristen<|fim_middle|> T cells. This dual training and interest in both the RNA and Immunology fields has formed the basis of her independent laboratory. Broadly, the long-standing goal of Kristen's research program has been to delineate the mechanisms and physiologic consequences of regulated RNA processing as it relates to human immune responses. Over the years, her group has expanded their studies from CD45 to additional signal-responsive genes in human T cells and has continued to be on the leading edge of the study of RNA binding proteins, splicing mechanism, and the role and regulation of splicing in T cell biology. Discoveries have included the identification of a broad program of alternative splicing induced by antigen stimulation of T cells, characterization of novel mechanisms by which the splicing catalytic machinery is regulated, and delineation of signaling pathways that alter the expression and activity of RNA binding proteins. In recent years, they have expanded use of biochemical and genomic approaches to address additional questions at the interface of immunology and RNA biology, including the regulation of viral mRNA processing by host proteins and the impact of RNA binding proteins and alternative splicing to cancer. | loves being outdoors. She spends her free time kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, hiking, and doing yoga.
Kristen's research focuses on alternative splicing. Every cell in your body has the same DNA that you can think of as the instruction manual for the cell. However, different cells in our bodies use different pieces or chapters of the DNA instruction manual to perform their roles. Different cells under different conditions may use only certain parts of a chapter or they may remove certain pages that aren't needed. This process of reading and using only selected parts of the DNA and ignoring others is called splicing. Kristen's lab is investigating how cells decide when to use an entire portion of the DNA instruction manual versus when to exclude parts of the instructions that are not useful or would be harmful. In particular, Kristen is interested in alternative splicing in the immune system and what happens when cells are faced with an immune challenge.
Kristen was surrounded by science growing up since her father, uncle, and both grandfathers were all researchers in different fields. She recalls always being interested in science, but she didn't start to solidify which area of science she wanted to pursue until her first few years in college. When Kristen took an introductory molecular biology class, her mind was blown, and her curiosity was piqued. She was fascinated by the intricate molecular machinery within cells that allowed them to detect things in their environment and control gene expression accordingly. Since then, a desire to better understand gene expression and how genes are controlled in different cells and in different conditions has driven her research efforts.
It can be hard to dedicate time to celebrate successes. As a grad student, Kristen's advisor would be excited about her new results for just seconds before moving on to everything they should do next. While this bothered her years ago, she has actually started doing this too. Part of the excitement of research is looking at what comes next and what the broader impact may be. Another big challenge in Kristen's career came after she was awarded tenure. This was a big and exciting success, but the thrill was short-lived because she quickly realized that having tenure didn't mean much if she couldn't get her grant renewed and continue to publish papers. At that time, one of her grants was being considered for renewal and she was struggling to get her papers accepted. Kristen began to wonder if she could keep doing this. She had pushed hard leading up to the tenure decision, and now there were even more hurdles in front of her.
In Kristen's lab, they have a tradition of celebrating big events like grants getting funded, papers being accepted, and students passing qualifying exams or thesis defenses by sharing champagne, beer, soda, or other drinks. They always label the bottle with the success and keep them on a shelf in her office or in the student office. The empty bottles are all lined up like trophies, and they serve as a physical reminder during tough times of all the great things the group has accomplished together.
Ten years ago, Kristen traveled to Bariloche, Argentina in the Andes in the northern part of Patagonia for a small conference on gene splicing. The town was stunningly beautiful with snow-capped mountains and a crystal blue lake. The scientific presentations were incredible, so Kristen wanted to be inside hearing about her colleagues' research, but she also really wanted to be outside enjoying the gorgeous scenery. Fortunately, they had blocked free time on the schedule for going outside, hiking, and boating on the lake. More recently, Kristen went to Japan and Singapore for back-to-back conferences. This trip was particularly meaningful because her son came as her travel companion, and they were able to dedicate a few days to exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Singapore.
In addition to their tradition of collecting bottles from all of their lab celebrations, Kristen's lab has an annual outing every summer. They often go to a baseball game together, and it is important for Kristen to dedicate time to socializing with the group outside of the lab.
Communication is critical in science. Being able to communicate clearly and succinctly is the key to getting grants, getting funding, communicating your work in a presentation, and being successful as a scientist. Working in science is fantastic. It is a flexible career, and it is definitely possible to have a family and be successful in science. Remember that the people who have done well as researchers aren't necessarily more capable than others, but they refuse to give up. If research is something you are passionate about and good at, don't give up. The path won't always be easy, but it is worth it.
Kristen received both her B.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University, where she was fortunate to train with two leaders in the field of molecular biology and gene regulation, Drs. Mark Ptashne (B.A.) and Tom Maniatis (Ph.D.). As a graduate student, she was introduced to the field of RNA processing, and she developed a life-long passion for unraveling the mechanisms of RNA-based gene regulation. As a post-doctoral fellow with Dr. Arthur Weiss (UCSF), Kristen applied her expertise in RNA-protein biochemistry to one of the first known examples of mammalian alternative splicing, that of CD45 in activated | 1,058 |
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If you have ever visited a photography forum you have probably figured out pretty quickly that you are doing everything all wrong and that everyone else knows more than you. What if tool forums were the same way? A funny post at LensRentals shows us what it would be like if the elite photographer attitude was present in tool forums (sadly it is to some extent<|fim_middle|> his program to print the shape to the scale he wants, then all that is left is to match the molding. A program like BigPrint has endless possibilities. | ).
Have you ever heard of pegboard drawer bottoms? The Kreg April newsletter briefly talks about them, and the idea isn't half bad. By using a pegboard bottom, and dividers with pegs in them, you can easily reposition the dividers to match your changing needs. They also have the advantage of keeping you drawers free from dust build up.
Matthias shows us how we can easily copy tricky shapes and curves for molding using his BigPrint program. He takes a photo of the shape, and uses | 106 |
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Serving the Fan Favorite Dog on a Stick in and around the GR Area!
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Owners Andy Bogart and Matt Morton met years ago through mutual friends at a local cigar shop and began talking and getting to know each other over the years. They found out they had a lot in common with being in the hospitality industry and always wanted to go into business with one another. When the opportunity arose to serve a West Michigan classic to the GR area they had to! So here we are serving the Fan Favorite Dog on a Stick in the GR area! Cheers!
History of the Famous Pronto Pup
After World War II, men and women who had eaten and helped build the immense popularity of Pronto Pups while stationed throughout the west coast states, realized the opportunities that Pronto Pup could bring for their own post-war business. Franchises popped up from coast to coast and Pronto Pups become a national sensation. Few if any of these original Pronto Pup restaurants exist still today, but many of us have drooled and savored the flavor of the famous Pronto Pups at carnivals, county fairs, food trucks, free standing restaurants, or street vendors. While a few other places across the country claim to be the birthplace of the corndog, no claims predate the Boyingtons' Rockaway Beach location!
The corndog was invented in Rockaway Beach, Oregon by husband and wife George and Versa Boyington in the late 1930s. The Boyingtons ran a small hot dog stand on the beach, selling the dogs to tourists and locals. When the rain came and ruined the buns, George<|fim_middle|> Corn Dog
The true differences between these two legendary products on a stick!
The batter recipes are objectively very similar — and both include cornmeal. The real differences are batter, taste, and texture. Pronto Pups have a thinner batter with a crispy texture and a hint of saltiness to them while the traditional corn dogs have a thicker batter with a fluffy texture and are sweeter.
When it comes down to it, Pronto Pups really are corn dogs.
Here's your rule of thumb: Every Pronto Pup is a corn dog, but not every corn dog is a Pronto Pup.
©2020 by Pronto Pup of Grand Rapids. Proudly created with Wix.com | Boyington came up with the idea of cooking a "bun" as needed. He created a pancake batter based mix that is still used today. The Pronto Pup made its big debut from a fountain shop window owned by the Boyingtons in Portland, Oregon. Right from the start, the tasty treat was a Fan Favorite!
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Billionaire Richard Branson opened Spaceport America
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SpaceShipTwo connected to its mothership White Knight Two
Yesterday there was the inauguration of Spaceport America, a space airport strongly wanted by billionaire Richard Branson, the owner of Virgin Galactic, a private company created with the aim of offering sub-orbital space flights and missions to launch satellites into orbit.
Spaceport America was built in New Mexico starting from 2006 at a cost of over $200 million partially funded by the state. Over the past few years several launch test were made by UP Aerospace, another private aerospace company that has conducted several rocket launches.
Yesterday, Spaceport America was opened for business with an official ceremony and obviosly Richard Branson himself was its protagonist. From here there will be the take off of the sub-orbital tourist trips of SpaceShipTwo (photo ©Virgin Galactic / Mark Greenberg), which will be transported up to an altitude of about fifteen chilometers (50,000 feet) by the specially designed mothership White Knight Two and from there it will accelerate to supersonic speeds until it will reach the altitude programmed for the trip.
The sub-orbital trips should begin next year. The ticket for one of them costs about $202,000. Despite not being exactly cheap over four hundred already booked a seat.
Tourism is an essential business for Virgin Galactic however the company has already announced a deal with NASA to carry out various scientific experiments in the upper atmosphere. NASA started the Space Launch System project which should mark the beginning of a new space program but it's a long term project and after the end of the Space Shuttle program NASA had to<|fim_middle|>
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NASA booked a sub-orbital flight with the option to make two more. If the option should be exercised the total contract value would be about $4,5 million.
Certainly the deal with NASA gives credibility to Virgin Galactic, which could really make space travel at least at sub-orbital level an every day thing. Obviously for the near future the cost will be such that only the rich will afford it but over the years it will definitely become cheaper.
A return to the Moon is still far away and other destinations are even farther but after the end of the Space Shuttle program and the prospect of waiting years for the development of the Space Launch System at last some good news for space travel has arrived!
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"Tia Mona" by Isabel Acuna Marin, the MD-08 winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition
I was thrilled to award Albert Einstein High School junior Isabel Acuna Marin first place in my 2022<|fim_middle|> to shoulder global market disruptions from Putin's bloody invasion of Ukraine. That's why in May, I voted for H.R. 7688, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act. This legislation would empower the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to curb price gouging on consumer fuels, continuing our efforts to lower costs for working Americans.
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Unsubscribe | Privacy | Congressional Art Competition! Her piece, "Tia Mona," pictured above, will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside winning entries from congressional districts across America. You can watch a video of our celebration ceremony here and view a slideshow showcasing all entries here. This year, over 130 high school students from Montgomery, Frederick and Carroll counties shared their talents with me and submitted entries to the competition.
Thanks so much to our expert artist judges and to VisArts in Rockville for supporting our submission portal!
Be sure to check out all entries at my virtual gallery!
I'm so grateful to the hundreds of arts educators across our district who nurture artistic talent within our community, like Local Hero Lauren Latané-Valis of Liberty High School in Eldersburg. Lauren fosters creativity and digital savvy at Liberty and across Carroll County, and I'm pleased to share our full conversation here.
Securing Federal Funding for Maryland
Announcing watershed restoration with the Maryland congressional delegation and Environmental Protection Agency
I've been proud to pass major legislation in Congress, from the American Rescue Plan to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, that delivers critical federal funding to Maryland. Last month, I celebrated several initiatives that will improve our quality of life across the Eighth District with investments in watershed restoration, wildlife conservation, accessibility and more.
Over $730,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will help conserve wildlife and natural habitats across Maryland, through the State Wildlife Grant Program. This funding will help our state meet conservation goals and protect our local flora, fauna and resources in a changing climate. To read more about this wildlife conservation initiative, click here.
I was proud to vote for the American Rescue Plan last spring, which bolstered the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program, an initiative that will distribute nearly $200 million to small businesses in need across Maryland. In particular, these funds will invest in women and minority-owned small businesses and shepherd them through their COVID-19 recovery. You can read more about this funding and the SSBCI program here.
In May, I joined Maryland Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume in Baltimore to announce an award from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to restore the Chesapeake Bay (see photo above). This $40 million in funding from the bipartisan infrastructure plan will help restore the watershed, promote environmental justice efforts and combat climate change. I hope you'll read more about funding the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort here.
Visiting the Hill Y in Westminster
This spring, I secured over $5 million for Maryland's Eighth District in our FY 22 government funding package. I've enjoyed meeting with project partners to see how these investments will kickstart phenomenal projects in our neighborhoods. In May, I toured the Hill Y in Westminster and discussed with staff how $370,000 will help fund safety and accessibility improvements that will serve the broader Carroll County community. To see more photos from my visit to the Hill Y, click here.
Defending Academic Freedom
With witnesses who testified before the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee
In May, I chaired a Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee hearing examining escalating classroom and curriculum censorship across the country. Did you know that in the past year, 42 states have introduced legislation censoring curriculum topics related to race, gender and sexuality? In our hearing, we heard from witnesses firsthand how these broad and discriminatory restrictions, stemming from politically-motivated and false moral panics, harm students and teachers and erode First Amendment freedoms. You can read more about our hearing here and watch my opening statement here.
Celebrating the Local Heroes of the Eighth District
In May, we celebrate the numerous and valued contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community through AAPI Heritage Month. I launched our AAPI Heritage Month observation with Maryland State Senator Susan Lee, the Senate Majority Whip and first Chair of the Maryland Legislative Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. Last year, Senator Lee alerted me to an alarming national pattern of ethnic profiling of Chinese American scientists, and we got to work alongside Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Judy Chu to hold the first ever Congressional roundtable on the issue. During our Local Hero conversation, Susan and I discussed the roundtable findings as well as her work on the recent statewide ghost gun ban and her efforts to combat human trafficking in Maryland. Be sure to watch my full conversation with Senator Susan Lee here.
I also celebrated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with Coach Louis Hoelman of Blair High School last month. This beloved physical educator and sports coach fosters a lifetime love of physical education and the outdoors in the Blair community. Not only that, he wears shorts 365 days a year! You can watch my full discussion with Louis here.
Last month's Memorial Day observation was enriched by Local Hero and Frederick County Veterans Advisory Council Chair Ret. Lt. Col. Sharon Jacko. Sharon served for nearly thirty years in the Marine Corps and has extensive experience empowering women in our state and across the world. Don't miss my conversation with Sharon here.
Advocating for Vulnerable Immigrant Youth
In May, I led 27 congressional colleagues in writing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur M. Jaddou urging the agency to quickly process petitions for the thousands of immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in the United States. This program is intended to grant permanent residence and work permits to at-risk immigrant children facing abuse, abandonment or neglect from a parent or guardian, and although federal law mandates USCIS adjudicate SIJS petitions within 180 days, this deadline is rarely met. We cannot leave children waiting months or even years for much-needed relief. You can read more about my efforts to protect vulnerable immigrant youth here.
In Committee: Protecting Abortion Access, Monitoring Civil Asset Forfeiture
After a leaked draft opinion revealed that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade, the landmark privacy case that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion, my Judiciary Committee colleagues and I held a hearing examining dwindling abortion access across the country. I won't stand idly by as extremist judges and lawmakers attempt to revoke nearly a half-century of judicial precedent and turn Americans' personal health care decisions into crimes. You can watch our full hearing here and catch some of my remarks here.
Throughout my time in Congress, I've exposed how civil asset forfeiture empowers law enforcement to seize money, cars, homes and other goods without needing to charge people with a crime. My Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee is seeking information from the Department of Justice regarding its 'Equitable Sharing Program,' which allows state and local governments to transfer seized property, money and assets to the federal government, then collect up to 80 percent of the proceeds. I'm concerned that the Equitable Sharing Program creates a loophole for state and local law enforcement to seize assets from individuals without bringing criminal charges or a conviction—even in states that expressly prohibit civil asset forfeiture. You can read our full letter and more about civil asset forfeiture here.
Calling for Commonsense Public Safety Legislation
Marylanders grieve alongside the people of Buffalo, Uvalde and every community across our country reeling from catastrophic mass shootings. I'm horrified by these deranged massacres, and I'm renewing my calls for commonsense gun safety legislation that can prevent these uniquely American tragedies.
The Second Amendment allows reasonable gun safety regulation—it does not give anyone the right to carry assault rifles, purchase a gun without a violent criminal background check or carry guns into public schools or government buildings. Even the most conservative constitutional scholars, including the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, have been emphatic on this point. Americans must unite across the political spectrum to confront the nightmare of gun violence in America and its savage toll on our people.
After an armed white supremacist opened fire in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, the House took action to combat the rising tide of extremist violence. H.R. 350, the bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, would give our federal law enforcement agencies the resources and coordination to better protect our nation from domestic terror attacks.
On the Floor: Lowering Gas Prices, Expanding Access to Baby Formula, Investing in Workforce Development
Through a busy May on the House Floor, I voted to pass legislation responding to national infant formula shortages, combating gas price surges, investing in workforce development, confronting domestic terrorism and more.
House Democrats continue working to resolve nationwide baby formula shortages plaguing American families. Last month, I cosponsored and voted for H.R. 7790, the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 and H.R. 7791, the Access to Baby Formula Act, two bills that would provide emergency funding to address formula shortages and emergency authority to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to remediate supply chain issues and jumpstart formula distribution. President Biden signed the Access to Baby Formula Act into law in May. You can read more about the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act here.
Despite boasting record profits, a handful of heavily monopolized oil companies are driving up gas prices worldwide. I know Marylanders are feeling the effects of Big Oil's gas price gouging at our pumps, as working families are left | 1,925 |
Winchester Cathedral exhibition celebrating pioneering naturalist Gilbert White to go on display
It is a tribute to the life and works of the nature lover, who died in 1793
Hannah<|fim_middle|> out a way of growing melons successfully in the unfriendly English climate."
Philip added: "Gilbert combined this with careful observation of all aspects of nature. He identified several new species of animals, including the harvest mouse, and his observations on the important role of earthworms - in fertilising the ground - inspired Charles Darwin to write a book on the subject.
"We are very grateful to Winchester Cathedral for lending us the North Aisle so that Gilbert's remarkable life and achievements can be properly celebrated."
Roland Riem, vice-dean and canon chancellor at Winchester Cathedral, said: "The cathedral is delighted to welcome this display, dedicated to one of the Diocese's most famous and fascinating past clergymen.
"It is important that Gilbert White, an iconic Hampshire figure, is recognised and celebrated as his life and work is highly relevant today, at a time of rapid environmental change." | Lemieux
The Gilbert White exhibition being displayed at Winchester Cathedral until September. (Image: PR image)
The life of Hampshire-born natural history pioneer Gilbert White is being celebrated in an exhibition at Winchester Cathedral until September.
The five-panelled display, designed and produced by Alistair Abbott, takes visitors through the life and works of the famous naturalist, gardener, writer and clergyman, who died in 1793.
It has been set up in the North Presbytery Aisle of Winchester Cathedral since May 24. The illustrations displayed are from the original 18th-century watercolours by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, who illustrated Gilbert White's most famous book, The Natural History of Selborne - the Hampshire village where Gilbert was born.
Last year marked the 300th anniversary of Gilbert's birth. He observed and recorded nature, including the animals, birds and plant life found on his doorstep in Hampshire and nearby in the South Downs, Sussex.
"For a man who lived a quiet and secluded life in a small Hampshire village, Gilbert was immensely active," said Philip Geddes, trustee of Gilbert White's House and Gardens in Selborne.
"He was a great gardener, producing food for friends and family. He was the first to grow potatoes in the area and worked | 264 |
This was an incredibly eye-opening week for me and I took away many learnings from this trip, namely: The current group of students and near-graduates are the most connected<|fim_middle|> Wednesday 18th February Location: Edinburgh The U.K. recruiter, Lauri Lambert and I then made a trip up to Scotland to the University of Edinburgh. Scotland is *stunning*. I was amazed at how every building looked like a historical castle—even grocery stores!
Day one: Monday 16th February Location: London The talk I chose to give was: "You Had me at Hello, World: 1:1 Mentoring with the Leaders of Tech" Together we will walk through 5 pieces of advice with practical examples and suggestions they shared with her, along with a preview of what the next 10 years of tech will bring. | group in history. They have had information at their fingertips since they were born. They have never needed an authoritative figure to help them figure out how things work.
Day Four: Friday 20th February Location: Oxford Our last stop was at University of Oxford. I was excited since it's the oldest learning institute on earth! The talk was sponsored by OxWOCS (Oxford Women of Computer Science) where again the audience was a mix of men and women.
Day Three: Thursday 19th February Location: Cambridge The next day, Lauri and I took the train out to University of Cambridge and made our way to the William Gates building where the Computer Science department lived. We met with a member of the Natural Language Processing department who told us a lot about the verbal text analysis work they were doing.
Day two: | 167 |
This charming Craftsman bungalow was constructed in 1923. It's first occupants were Zollie Wardell Owens and his wife Etta. Zollie was a travelling salesman at the time they lived in this home that they shared with their eldest son Ralph and his wife Estelle, and their youngest son, Roy. The couple lived in the house briefly before returning to their native western North Carolina, by 1924 the home was occupied by John and Corrine Baker.
This home was relocated in 2011 to<|fim_middle|> the close proximity to UNCG. The new UNCG campus is positioned adjacent to this house to the rear. Restoration was completed at that time.
As part of efforts to revitalize the Glenwood neighborhood, the home was sold with a preservation easement to ensure that it remains a part of the neighborhood for future generations to enjoy. | save it from demolition for campus expansion using contributions from the university and the 1772 Foundation. In 2016 it was sold as an investment property suitable for residents who enjoy | 39 |
For months I've not been able to figure out how to talk about all the huge feelings I've been having for MTB, except to talk about the sky. And I've talked about the sky a lot since September. I still can't quite figure out how to talk about all the huge<|fim_middle|> now. And that I haven't talked about it much lately, although I do like to send MTB photos of the sky from the tram and tram deck. I imagine that she knows that they are both photos of the sky and of the amazing thing happening between us. | feelings, even now. Which is something I told MTB this week. I said something along the same lines to her last week too, when I was trying to distill these massive feelings into a 5 line blog entry, which I kind of came up with but then never posted. Mostly because MTB came up with something better, without even trying. She wrote a spontaneous poem over chat that she didn't even know she was writing. It was amazing. And perfect. And so much better said than anything I can say right now, even if I am tempted to go back and retag a bunch of my old posts with the "love" tag. And I was feeling so high about about all of that that I was gonna post MTB's poem here. We even talked about it. I had a draft ready and everything. But the truth is, it was a private thing. And part of what made it so perfect and amazing is how MTB wrote what she wrote from this tender and open place where she was just talking to me and my heart from her heart. And I find myself being so protective of her softness and tenderness and amazingness. Really, of her heart. And I am aware that I am not talking about the sky right | 255 |
In the mobile industry, the adage "if you're not growing, you're shrinking" is as true as ever. Today, there are more than 2 million apps available in the app stores, meaning that competition is fierce<|fim_middle|> with their friends. It also gives you the power to drill into which channel is more successful so you can double down on the one that gives you the highest return.
We've built this new dashboard to help you understand your user growth and know where to invest your marketing efforts. With 2017 on the horizon, we hope this dashboard will empower you and your team to march into the new year stronger than ever. Here's to next year! | and growth isn't easy. In fact, 13 of the top apps in the U.S. saw their growth rate decline by ~20% this year. Mobile teams know that they cannot simply build an app and expect users to flock to it - they need to actively monitor and grow their users.
By combining this data, your dashboard gives you an instant snapshot of how your app has been growing today and how well you're performing comparing to the same point last week. It also helps you understand your growth trend for the week and whether you're improving overall on a weekly basis!
The key to sustainable growth is not just getting new users, but ensuring they are taking meaningful actions in your app. With the new growth dashboard, you can now see the percentage of new users who performed a key performance indicator (KPI) each day. This helps you measure how engaged your new users are and see if your daily marketing efforts are attracting one-time users or highly engaged users.
Highly engaged users will come back to your app more often, so another way to gauge user quality is to look at your new user retention. The new growth dashboard helps you keep tabs on the percentage of new users that came back to your app after a day, a week and 30 days of installing your app. If the retention rate on a given day is higher or lower than expected vs. the week before, we'll call this to your attention. This way you can address any issues quickly if there are any!
We believe that winners like scoreboards, and this new growth dashboard has been our favorite scoreboard for our mobile app development and QA teams. Retention is a valuable metric that is less sensitive to concert on-sale dates and the growth dashboard has provided us with several new metrics for us to follow how our fans are engaging with our apps in real-time.
For many mobile-driven businesses, in-app referrals can be one of the most effective channels for user growth. Studies have shown that up to 50% of all buying decisions are a result of word-of-mouth referrals. To help you measure your app's virality, the new growth dashboard shows you how many users are sharing your app's content or inviting their friends to download your app. One big question remains though: Are their friends actually installing your app from those invites?
The new growth dashboard gives you the answer via its viral installs graph. Powered by Branch (a multi-channel, deep linking and attribution tool), the viral installs chart shows you how many installs came from the invites sent or content shared by your users | 514 |
Why The NHL Concussion Problem Will Not Solve Itself
November 9, 2017 February 6, 2013 by Joey Suyeishi
Gabriel Landeskog (Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE)
Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche will likely be without their captain, 20-year-old Gabe Landeskog, for the sixth-straight game. The Avs have gone 2-3 thus far without No. 92 and there is currently no timetable on his return.
The Hit
Landeskog was on the receiving end of a massive hit from defenseman Brad Stuart during the Avs' matchup on January 26th against the San Jose Sharks. He returned to the game after a brief absence, but was ruled out of the Avs' next contest two days later with what the team described as "head and leg injuries." The hit itself did not get called for a penalty, however, Avalanche defenseman Ryan O'Byrne was assessed 19 PIMS (2 for instigating, 2 for fighting with a visor, 5 for fighting, and a 10-minute misconduct) when he came to the aid of his fallen captain and fought Brad Stuart. While I do believe Stuart's hit on Landeskog should have been penalized, I can forgive the non-call because hockey is certainly a fast game and at full speed, it can pass for a good, clean hockey hit. Referees Mike Hasenfratz and Dennis LaRue did err when gifting San Jose 4 minutes of power play time. They forgot the "code" of hockey that allows a player to take exception to a big hit, legal or illegal, to one of his star players, let alone his captain. Stuart probably should have at least been assessed a minor penalty for the hit, although a major penalty or even a match penalty shoudn't have been out of the question either (St. Louis Blues captain David Backes was assessed a match penalty for a hit in which he didn't even make contact with Red Wings defenseman Kent Huskins' head. Backes hit on Huskins). The Sharks would go on to fully take advantage of their 4-minute power play by scoring twice and going on to cruise to a 4-0 victory. Anyway, like I said above, I can forgive the on-ice calls (or non-calls) due to the speed of the game and the fact that penalties are not reviewed in-game.
No Harm, No Foul?
Following the game, the consensus around the league was that Stuart would probably not face supplemental disciplinary action because Landeskog was able to return to the game and appeared okay when he did. No harm, no foul, right?
Two days later, Landeskog was ruled out of the Avs' game that night in Edmonton and has not played since. I am not a doctor, nor do I claim to be an expert on concussions, but it is my understanding that symptoms of concussions often present themselves up to a few days after the injury has occurred. This certainly seems to be the case with Landy. So, if you go by the old "no harm, no foul" adage, the hit should have been re-reviewed and Stuart should have been disciplined due to the injuries Landeskog sustained. Below is a clip of the hit.
Brad Stuart hit on Gabe Landeskog
Shanahan's Explanation
Not surprisingly, the league received many inquiries from fans wondering why the hit was not disciplined given Landeskog's injuries. On February 5th, a week and a half after the hit occurred, the NHL's Vice President of Hockey and Business Development and head disciplinarian, Brendan Shanahan appeared on NHL Network's NHL Live to discuss the hit on Landeskog and other similar instances that have recently taken place in the NHL.
Brendan Shanahan Explains Why Stuart Was Not Disciplined
So, Shanahan explains that Stuart's hit did not meet ALL the criteria to violate Rule 48.
48.1 Illegal Check to the Head – A hit resulting in contact with an opponent's head where the head is targeted and the principal point of contact is not permitted. However, in determining whether such a hit should have been permitted, the circumstances of the hit, including whether the opponent put himself in a vulnerable position immediately prior to or simultaneously with the hit or the head contact on an otherwise legal body check was avoidable, can be considered.
Shanahan states that Stuart did not target Landeskog's head. This is the part of Rule 48 that I have a serious problem with, for two reasons. 1) "Target" implies intent. Now, unless Shanahan is capable of actually reading Brad Stuart's mind, he, nor anyone else can know his true intent. I don't think Brad Stuart is a dirty player and wanted to injure Landeskog, but who's to say what his intent was going for that hit? 2) "Target" should not matter. See Rule 60:
60.1 High-sticking – A "high stick" is one which is carried above the height of the opponent's shoulders. Players and goalkeepers must be in control and responsible for their stick. However, a player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act is committed as a normal windup or follow through of a shooting motion. A wild swing at a bouncing puck would not be considered a normal windup or follow through and any contact to an opponent above the height of the shoulders shall be penalized accordingly.
So for high-sticking, a player is accountable if his stick catches another player up high, even if it was an accident. The rule clearly states that "players and goalkeepers must be in control and responsible for their stick." So why is this not the same for their bodies? So, if you unintentionally clip a player in the face with your stick and blood is drawn, it is automatically a double-minor penalty, but if you throw 215lbs. (Brad Stuart's weight) of force and make contact with a player's head, as long as it looks like the head wasn't targeted, then it's a clean play?
The message that was clearly sent to Brad Stuart and the rest of the league due to the non-calls and the non-punishment is simple: You may continue to make contact with an opponent's head and injuries may result, but just make it look "clean."
Pure and simple. Not only<|fim_middle|> change the culture of hitting. Not eliminate hitting, but redefining what a good, clean hit is. Whether you're a superstar like Sidney Crosby or Gabriel Landeskog or a 4th line journeyman, you deserve to have your head and brain protected.
Joey Suyeishi
Joey is a Colorado native and has been an avid fan of the Colorado Avalanche since their move here in 1995 when they brought the state of Colorado its very first major sports championship in their inaugural season. He's played hockey for the past decade, both roller and ice. He began playing as the goalie for the Colorado State University Roller Hockey team. Currently, he plays on a couple ice hockey rec league teams in the Denver area, both as a goalie and as a position player.
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Rangers' Miller Developing Into a Star | was Stuart not punished one bit, he was REWARDED with a 4-minutes of power play time for his team. The Avalanche on the other hand, faced the ultimate insult on top of injury.
Concussions are nothing new in the NHL but players today are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever before and advances in equipment technology have made players seemingly fearless. These are some of the best, most well-conditioned athletes in the world, but they are not immortal and are vulnerable to potentially devastating head injuries just like anyone else.
Perhaps the concussion epidemic in the NHL reached its pinnacle in 2011, when Sidney Crosby, arguable the league's best, most marketable player, was forced to miss the better part of a year and only played in 63 regular season games over the course of two full seasons because of concussion-like symptoms. The NHL also faced tragedy in 2011 when three enforcers took their own lives during the off-season. Due to the nature of their roles as fighters and physical players, questions were raised as to whether the head trauma they sustained during their hockey careers led to the depression which ultimately led them to take their own lives.
The National Football League is currently in the midst of a class action lawsuit from thousands of former players who are suing the league as a result of the head traumas they sustained during their NFL careers. The NFL has seen tragedies as well, most notably Hall of Famer Junior Seau taking his own life. Recently, the NFL has made tremendous strides to protect its players from head injuries. Some argue that they have taken it too far, but the damning research of chronic traumatic encephalopathy says otherwise.
No one is trying to take the physicality out of hockey. That is part of what makes the game great. A big hit will energize your team, your fans, and give you momentum, but we need to redefine what a clean hit is: A full-body check where NO contact with the head is made. Much like a tackle in today's NFL.
Unless the National Hockey League wants to be faced with a similar or worse class action lawsuit like what the NFL is currently dealing with, they need to | 444 |
One of the greatest challenges business leaders face is steering their organizations successfully in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. While originally coined in 1998 by the military, VUCA is now the established operational backdrop for businesses globally.
Popular press often presents VUCA as a total singular issue and therefore a single challenge. Oversimplified and inaccurate, this assumption can create executive paralysis, so it is important to understand and examine each element for its unique set of challenges.
A volatile environment is essentially unpredictable or unstable. While change is assured, the direction, breadth and enormity of change is unknown. Developing organizational agility to manage or capitalize on change when it arrives is crucial.
Uncertainty means situations and outcomes are uncertain at best and unknown at worst often because there is simply not enough information or knowledge to inform strategic decisions.
Complexity, either within the organization or in the external business environment, has many threads and layers. Complex situations need time, clarity and deep understanding to untangle.
Ambiguity differs from uncertainty in that there is no single clear path or outcome, and the difficulty is predicting the best course of<|fim_middle|>, S., King, L., & Diener, E. (2005). The benefits of frequent positive affect: Does happiness lead to success?
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Smallwood, J., & Schooler, J. W. (2015). The science of mind wandering: empirically navigating the stream of consciousness. Annual review of psychology, 66, 487-518. | action.
Many business leaders and their teams are confounded, stressed and overwhelmed by VUCA, with the rapid pace of change compounded by challenges of information-overloaded, always-on, multi-tasking environments that negatively affect the whole organization's productivity (Dean & Webb, 2011). Thus VUCA not only exists "out there", but also "in here" as a VUCA mindset, reflecting mental states of confusion, stress and reactivity that block or cripple personal creativity and growth.
The IBM study Capitalizing on Complexity (2010) presented insights from over 1500 chief executive officers where "the biggest challenges facing enterprises from here on will be the accelerating complexity and the velocity of a world that is operating as a massively interconnected system". Eight out of ten of these CEOs expected even greater complexity in the coming years, while less than 50 percent believed they knew how to successfully deal with it.
One surprising standout competence emerged, cited as the most important leadership quality by 60% of the CEOs interviewed. In the top spot, ahead of integrity and global thinking, was creativity.
So where does creativity spring from? How can it be cultivated, fostered and leveraged? At the heart of creativity lies two states of mind – open awareness and focused attention – both trainable through mindfulness meditation.
Open awareness is the canvas on which creativity paints: idea generation, insight, visioning and out-of-the-box thinking. It opens the door for divergent thinking and mind-wandering through the activation of the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) and gives birth to fresh new perspectives, enhancing the capacity to generate novel, creative thoughts and outcomes (Smallwood & Schooler, 2015).
The brain's Executive Control Network engages when focused attention is required for cognitive tasks such as critical evaluation and analysis (Beaty et al, 2015), producing the convergent thinking necessary for on-task focus and sustained attention.
Being aware of when and how to shift gears between these states is essential, because the DMN's mind wandering is also associated with attention drifting off-task (Mrazek et al, 2012). This correlates with increasing levels of error as attention is distracted from events happening in the present moment (Smallwood & Schooler, 2015). According to a study by Killingsworth & Gilbert (2010), this type of mind wandering occurs a startling 46.9 percent of the time, so this disengagement comes at a cost in the form of reduced focus, efficiency and productivity.
The training of on-task attention is a key driver in maximizing productivity, and even brief mindfulness training has significant effects on improving sustained attention and executive processing efficiency, reducing lapses of attention and leading to better performance (Zeidan et al, 2010).
To cultivate innovative organizations Connell and Thaarup (2013) propose that mindfulness is "key to ensure maximization of human potential, particularly the harnessing of creativity and innovation", and that in these dynamic environments mindfulness facilitates job performance (Dane & Brummel, 2014).
Mindfulness training fosters leadership and workforce creativity in two areas: 1) priming both divergent (open) and convergent (focused) thinking to optimize creative processes and problem-solving, and 2) minimizing blocks to creativity by improving stress regulation and psychological and physical wellbeing (Hulsheger et al, 2013; Brown & Ryan, 2003).
Research indicates that mindfulness also improves positive emotion (Jha, Stanley et al, 2010) and furthermore that positive emotion facilitates creativity, cognitive flexibility, innovative responding, openness to information and the ability to perceive associates between ideas (Isen, 2001). In the field of positive psychology, the first pillar in the PERMA model of human flourishing is positive emotion (Seligman, 2012), and a meta-analysis examining 225 studies related happiness (wellbeing) to success across different life domains (Lyubomirsky, et al, 2005), "fostering clear-headed, well-organized, open-minded, flexible problem solving and thinking" (Isen, 2001).
According to Barbara Fredrickson's (2003) broaden-and-build theory, "positive emotions trigger upward spirals by broadening individual's habitual modes of thinking and action and building lasting resources that promote future experiences of positive emotions. As this cycle continues, positive emotions transform individuals into more resilient, socially integrated and capable versions of themselves". Organizational transformation becomes possible because each individual's positive emotions can infect other people within the organization, in part because emotions are contagious (Hatfield et al, 2009).
Training any skill is made possible through the brain's malleability and plasticity, and training mindfulness is no exception. At the 2015 World Economic Forum eminent neuroscientist Dr Richard Davidson described how his extensive research studies on the neuroplasticity of the brain found that mindfulness changes how the brain functions…improving cognitive flexibility, creativity and innovation, well-being, emotional regulation, and empathy. The brain lays down new neural circuitry according to our repeated focus, forging fresh new connections and patterns that can fundamentally change how we think, respond and act.
With the growing acceptance of the relevance of mindfulness in the workforce for building positive emotions, resilience and well-being of employees, developing creativity as a core competency is the next step if organizations are to respond proactively to change and maintain their competitive advantage (D'Cruz, 2009, pg.15). Individual creativity is becoming a game-changer.
Successful companies like Aetna, General Mills, Google, McKinsey & Co, Microsoft, Nokia, GE, AXA and American Express who have already invested in mindfulness might just hold the secret to broadening and building creative resilient organizations geared to excel in a VUCA world.
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Northpointe Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Boston Scientific Co. (NYSE:BSX) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 62,774 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,409,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. BlackRock Inc. lifted its position in Boston Scientific by 3.7% in the 4th quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 116,508,996 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock valued at $4,117,428,000 after acquiring an additional 4,195,164 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc lifted its position in Boston Scientific by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc now owns 101,453,358 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock valued at $3,905,954,000 after acquiring an additional 1,367,053 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Boston Scientific by 11.3% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 16,982,002 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock valued at $599,030,000 after acquiring an additional 1,724,046 shares in the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in Boston Scientific by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 15,530,876 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock valued at $548,860,000 after acquiring an additional 596,703 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new position in Boston Scientific in the 4th quarter valued at about $468,943,000. 91.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Shares of NYSE:BSX traded down $0.58 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $35.60. The company had a trading volume of 5,466,628 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,543,217. The company has a current ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. The stock has a market capitalization of $50.29 billion, a PE ratio of 24.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.87. Boston Scientific Co. has a one year low of $27.91 and a one year high of $41.00.
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 6th. The medical equipment provider reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $2.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.57 billion. Boston Scientific had a net margin of 17.01% and a return on equity of 25.92%. Boston Scientific's revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.34 EPS. Research analysts predict that Boston Scientific Co. will post 1.55 earnings per share for the current year.
Several brokerages recently weighed in on BSX. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Boston Scientific from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 7th. SunTrust Banks<|fim_middle|> trademark & copyright legislation. The legal version of this piece of content can be viewed at https://www.baseballdailydigest.com/news/2019/04/17/northpointe-capital-llc-takes-2-41-million-position-in-boston-scientific-co-bsx.html.
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Capital Investment Advisors LLC Grows Stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. | reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $47.00 price target on shares of Boston Scientific in a research report on Friday, February 8th. Argus raised their price target on shares of Boston Scientific from $43.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 13th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $48.00 price target on shares of Boston Scientific in a research report on Friday, February 8th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity reissued a "buy" rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of Boston Scientific in a research report on Monday, February 11th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-one have issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. The company presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $40.72.
In related news, SVP Maulik Nanavaty sold 3,039 shares of Boston Scientific stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.81, for a total value of $114,904.59. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP Xin Warren Wang sold 10,000 shares of Boston Scientific stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.31, for a total transaction of $403,100.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 342,352 shares of company stock worth $13,701,434 in the last ninety days. 0.66% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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Once upon a time, in the leafy, rugged terrain of West Slope, a lot was created and a sprawling house was built on it. We know little about the original builder other than he or she left behind a sensible and spacious layout with lots of room left over outside for gardening.
In the late 1980s, it was occupied by a family which possessed three things for certain: a ton of money, a love of things Oriental, and a total lack of decorating sense. Seeing the lot bounded on three sides by streets, they put up a wall with a mixture of stonework and PVC pipe for a sort of bamboo-ish effect. A Japanese temple-style gate stood over the end of the driveway. Coming to the front entrance, one discovered massive double doors fronted with slate, with the doorknobs at their centers to make them extra-hard to open.
Inside, every room was given its own unique look. One bathroom was done over in grey marble with brass fittings, for instance; another was wallpapered with trucks. Faced with a windowless hallway, the unnamed occupants decided the best thing for it was black wallpaper. What had clearly been a little girl's room was done in four mutually clashing shades of pink.
Where there had probably been a yard at some point, there was now a shed done up as a teahouse outside the master bedroom. Another chunk had gone to a new room built to no clear code standard attached to what had been the back door by the dining room. The last remaining open space by the pool had been covered with astroturf.
To this hideous palace my grandmother came on a house hunt in late 1989, and saw exactly what she was looking for: space, a location near one of her kids, and a desperate realtor willing to offload the thing at a bargain price.
Now, my grandmother was a master puppeteer. When she needed space, it was because she had a lifetime's collection of self-built puppets and piles of supplies for building more. So puppets were stored in one room; another got stages, lights and other equipment; another had all the various sewing supplies; the power tools went in the teahouse; and there was still space for a couple of guest rooms. After a few years,<|fim_middle|>1400 square feet, for the solution it came up with).
Some of the other particularly interesting titles that made it into our library were:
Sneaky Uses For Everyday Things
Sneakier Uses For Everyday Things
The Art of the Catapult
The Forgotten Art of Building a Stone Wall
Everything Tastes Better With Bacon
Baron von Leftover, the International Turkey
A Museum of Early American Tools
Moving Heavy Things
After everyone had had their chance at the books, and my uncle had carted off a POD full of furniture, books, and other things, and countless pickup-truck loads had been hauled off to Goodwill or the recycling center, there was still enough stuff left over for a two-day garage sale that raised over $5000 for charity. The house went, again at a bargain price, to a contractor who plans to make an personal project out of renovating it. I wish him luck.
There is much to be said here about rampant consumerism, collecting more than you can handle, and all that. But the most urgent point I feel compelled to make is that I now have a pile of boxes full of ancient sf magazines, and would anyone like to have them? | my aunt moved in to support her. Where Grandma collected fabric, notions, and other things she thought might use to make puppets with, my aunt collected books nonstop. After my grandmother died, my aunt stayed in the house, and so it was when my aunt died last year that the house was subjected to a thorough inventory for the first time in 20 years.
The word "hoarding" may spring to the reader's mind while reading what follows, so a quick distinction: A proper hoarder can't bear to throw out even things that are clearly trash. What we were dealing with here was the aftermath of two people who simply accumulated far more than they could use or maintain. Most of it was in excellent condition, in fact, because it had never seen use.
But the sheer quantity of stuff was overwhelming to everyone involved. My aunt had kept the front rooms from getting too filled, and it was only after the first round of attemped sorting through that we began to realize just how much the house contained. One cousin, for instance, had wanted the cookbooks-but changed her mind when she heard that the cookbooks had filled 20 boxes so far and there were entire rooms where the books hadn't been categorized yet.
Worse, it was as though the house itself was working against us. Just when we thought we were getting a handle on everything, it would throw up another jam-packed closet (the marble bathroom, for one, turned out to have one of the biggest closets in the house), or someone would notice a new set of cabinets that hadn't been searched yet. The garage developed an entire new province in the back corner that I don't remember having been to before.
And then someone found the key to the basement. I never went down there myself, but I remember that when I asked one of the first people to go down there about it, the answer was a look of dull-edged horror and the words, "It's more of the same."
Nothing in this staggering pile was junk. Indeed, we found treasure after treasure: Family documents dating back to the turn of the previous century. An entire series of collectible silver conis celebrating famous artworks. Two full-size handmade looms. Kitchen tools whose purpose I can only guess at. And on and on and on.
Then there was the library, starting with sf magazines going back to the 1940s, collected by my grandfather. Galaxy , Astounding , If -- they were all there.There were a gazillion cookbooks, a gazillion gardening books, a gazillion and one pop-science books. We found textbooks in Spanish (my aunt and grandmother had studied it), German (my mom had studied it), and Russian (no one's sure), and most of the book-length output of Edward Tufte and John Campbell.
Yours truly was tasked with sorting through the books and organizing them, with the promise that if there was anything I saw and wanted, I had first claim on it. I tried very hard to only pick out a tiny selection that I absolutely, positively, definitely wanted, or that Chris absolutely had to have, and yet it still came out to several boxes. There was the reprint of a Victorian book of recipes for "ices & ice cream", for instance, that I couldn't let vanish into obscurity. Or a couple Fu Manchu books, because the numerous references on The Goon Show had gotten me curious. Then there was One Circle , a book of crop information and nutritional tables for trying to construct a garden to feed one person in the smallest space possible ( | 730 |
I<|fim_middle|>, or treated me like a time-suck rather than a contributing part of a team.
And on a stressful day, you'll often hear management say, "it's just groceries." I don't know any other chain grocery store that gives their employees permission to feel that way. It isn't to dismiss the dignity or value of what we do, but to remind everyone that our jobs aren't worth ruining our mental well-being. Everyone's grateful to be there. We all know it's so much better than you can find anywhere else in retail.
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How Fast-Growing Brands Can Improve Their Team Culture | 've worked in politics, in news, in offices. Give me Trader Joe's any day.
When I was hired by Trader Joe's at 16, I wasn't even legally able to run a register.
I was told I was hired based on my personality, even if I was almost useless. By the time I left seven years later, I'd worked across six different stores. And I don't know how they do it, but they have the best managers possible, consistently.
Trader Joe's hierarchy is organized unlike anywhere else I've worked. Each store runs with one captain, and a team of eight to 12 mates. Everyone else is crew. And yes, they are thorough with the sailor-ship deck theme.
I thought that having so many middle managers would cause problems, but in fact it turns out to be good for everyone. Oversight of opening and closing shifts are distributed evenly, and tasks and assignments are rotated throughout the week, which means no one is stuck taking in the frozen truck at 4 a.m. every single morning, or closing out our computers every night until midnight. Maybe that's why managers are able to stay so nice to us. And if you don't feel comfortable going to one manager about a problem or personal event? No problem, you have 10 others to speak to.
At my last store, my co-worker was having a rough time in his personal life and the frustration was beginning to show at work. We watched a manager take him out back, presumably for a stern talking to. In fact, the manager handed him a box of broken eggs from the spoils cart, taped a plastic pallet wrap up to the wall of our loading dock, and told him to throw eggs at the wall until he felt better. It worked.
Similarly, I heard a story about mates who donated some of their paid time off to help a crew member take care of her dad before a heart surgery, ensuring she still met her hours to qualify for health insurance. They saw she was in a position to either lose her insurance or leave her father to fend for himself and decided it was their responsibility to solve her problem for her.
"Almost every manager I ever had made me feel like I could tell them anything, personal or otherwise. They did a lot of listening and opened up almost every conversation with asking what I think and then responding to what I said. I always felt trusted."
Almost every manager I ever had somehow made me feel like I could tell them anything, personal or otherwise—even though I didn't have a lot in common with them, since they were mostly men, mostly white and mostly older. They did a lot of listening up front and opened up almost every conversation with asking what I think and then responding to what I said. I always felt trusted.
For instance, if you were assigned to write the order for wine, then all the decisions about your section were made by you: how you wanted to re-organize the shelves, what you wanted for a display, the creative signage you needed, or even if you felt like you needed new shelves entirely because yours seem to empty out too quickly Saturday evenings, or have one too many Charles Shaw stains. They expected us to take ownership of our success and mistakes, but happily responded to requests for help or guidance. Mates maintained an attitude of "there's 1,000 right ways to do something" which made both new employees and crew veterans feel safe about making suggestions or changing up methods without worrying that our managers' egos would be threatened.
At one store, I was allowed to call in "studying" when finals were coming up too fast. It was my second year in college, and I wanted to believe I could somehow juggle a full course load, two part-time jobs and an internship, and I didn't like the idea of having to give up money to take my exams. However, my human limits were reached and I found myself hyperventilating 18 hours before my first day of exams, having not yet found the time to finish final papers, work, shower, eat, sleep and study for the upcoming week.
"Mates maintained an attitude of "there's 1,000 right ways to do something" which made employees feel safe about making suggestions or changing up methods."
Stressed and embarrassed, I went into my store and explained my situation. It didn't take much convincing. "Yeah, that's tough," the mate said, and pulled up our schedule. "All right, you want just tomorrow off, or the next day too?" When I apologized for not planning my own life better and leaving the team short-staffed, he simply said, "We'll figure it out. Get an A, OK?" and dismissed me with a high-five. Sometimes I still can't believe that really happened.
Workplaces often like to put you in a room together and tell you you're a family now, but it was intensely true at Trader Joe's. I have met best friends, surrogate parents and real-life comedic inspirations—but the familial feelings span across the whole company. If you go into any other store and ask for your employee discount at the register, the mate who comes out to key it in greets you like a long-lost relative. They'll probably even keep you for some time to ask mundane questions about your life plans and tell you embarrassing stories about the mates you've both worked with. It feels like they have an investment in you.
Throughout my time working at Trader Joe's, I had 11 other jobs and internships. But it wasn't until I worked in other environments—fast-paced, prestigious offices where I wrote for newspapers, interned for politicians—that I suspected I was working for somebody less qualified than myself. It never helped when my under-passionate manager was less perceptive, less flexible and less respectful about my input. I've worked far too many places where the managers talked to women like they were puppies, or spent most of their time peacocking rather than managing | 1,226 |
Every Christmas vacation I choose a "big book" to read, and this year I settled upon a rereading of Charles Dickens' Bleak House. It was busy holiday season, and I didn't finish Bleak House until snowbound for several days during January's Snowzilla storm.
Bleak House is justly regarded as Dickens' richest, most complex<|fim_middle|> those they aspire to assist—may be more important than ever. | novel. And much of the novel—even more than I had remembered—is concerned with philanthropy and philanthropists. On one hand, Dickens presents John Jarndyce of Bleak House as a model philanthropist, whose philanthropy is directed to those in his neighborhood or connected to him in some way.
Dickens contrasts Mr. Jarndyce with Mrs. Pardiggle and Mrs. Jellyby whose philanthropy is directed at the Tockahoopo Indians and tribes of Borrioboola-Gha in Africa. Dickens styles these ladies' work as "telescopic philanthropy" because the objects of their philanthropy are so remote.
Dickens' sharp critique of telescopic philanthropy was highly germane when he was writing Bleak House, when about one-seventh of philanthropic funds collected by London charitable organizations were directed to overseas philanthropies. Dickens judged that these organizations were blameworthy for neglecting the English poor and attempting to do good in far-away places that they little understood.
Dickens' critique of telescopic philanthropy is likewise germane today, when Americans give $15 billion annually to global causes. Of course, many of these causes are very worthy, but we must be thoughtful about balancing global causes and urgent needs in our own neighborhoods and country, and about whether we understand the needs of far-away people well enough to do good. So far, Dickens' time and ours were alike.
However, there is this difference between our time and Dickens': in Dickens' time the English gentry and middle class lived with the laboring classes and the poor close at hand. Dickens' model philanthropist Mr. Jarndyce does not need go on a fact-finding trip or read the newspaper or a fundraising appeal to learn about the needs of those who would benefit from his charity: He lives within a short walk of poor households, he encounters the poor as he goes about his quotidian affairs, and he sees them in church. It is to Mr. Jarndyce's credit that he responds with charity, but he is able to discover at first hand who needs his assistance and what form of assistance would be useful.
In today's America, the wealthy and upper middle class are at a great remove from the poor. The wealthy live in "super zips" and the middle class live in neighborhoods far too expensive for working class people, let alone the poor. Fewer people go to church or belong to organizations where they meet up with those of very different socio-economic status, as Charles Murray has detailed in Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960–2010.
That means that, in today's America, much philanthropy directed at local causes has acquired a "telescopic" character. Many people drop food off at their local food bank or send money their utility company's fuel fund without having knowingly met someone who was going hungry or whose gas bill was past due. When we live in neighborhoods where everyone is pretty much at our economic level, we are less likely to see the urgent needs of our fellow citizens and to know how best to help. If so, Dickens' critique of telescopic philanthropists—and their likely failure to respond adequately and intelligently to | 659 |
From navigating the epic flows of the Zambezi river, to hurtling through famed North American rapids, world champion kayaker Nick Troutman is living a life of adventure. Whether it's a full-scale expedition or family-friendly camping trip, this accomplished athlete has an explorer spirit.
Recently, we caught up with the 5-time national champion freestyle kayaker to learn what drives his success and get tips on how we can all embrace more adventure in our lives.
Aside from his world champion, national and Mountain Games titles, Nick is famous for awe-inspiring kayak dives over thunderous waterfalls.
But that's not all he does.
In addition to freestyle kayaking, Nick has competed and taken medals in SUP-X (stand up paddleboard), Boater-X and Slalom at games<|fim_middle|> good friends." Sounds like a recipe for adventure. | around the country.
It's no surprise since Nick has been active in sports from a young age.
"Growing up, I did everything from hockey, to skateboarding and skiing. Trying a wide range of sports led to great friendships and the discovery of my passion for kayaking," Nick shared.
While sticking to a routine is good to cultivate discipline, research also shows big benefits for trying new things. That's because our brains are wired to be happy when learning (1).
Whether you are competing at an elite level, or are an avid weekend warrior, pursuing your passion takes commitment.
For Nick, that means paddling throughout the year, and traveling to games, events and competitions 6 to 10 months out of the year.
At the world class level, the competition is fierce and athletes constantly seek ways to stay at peak performance and gain a competitive edge.
And even top athletes need an energy boost. "Two of my favorite products are the Boost Focus Fuel and the Green Energy, which not only helps with energy but has proteolytic enzymes that supports recovery," shares Nick.
Whether you need to recover from a tough workday or an exhilarating outdoor workout, make sure to fuel your adventures with quality nutrition.
Nick is a self-described addict of adventure of the great outdoors, but he's also an ardent protector of wilderness, supporting organizations that preserve wild spaces.
"For me, success is getting away and immersing in the outdoors. While I love paddling on big waves, enjoying nature can be as simple as going for a hike, or just being outside in the sunshine," said Nick.
And nature doesn't just make you feel good, research shows it IS good for you. Getting in the outdoors has a restorative effect for the body and brain, boosting health and happiness (2, 3).
For Nick, the wild is not just a way to achieve world class performance but a way of staying centered. His advice? "Go exploring! Even if you start small, getting outdoors is something that everyone can do, whether alone or with | 414 |
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Special Briefing with John Godfrey, Acting U.S. Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and Acting Counterterrorism Coordinator
Special Briefing via Telephone
John T. Godfrey, Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Acting Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the U.S. State Department's London Media Hub. I'd like to welcome all participants to today's telephonic press briefing. Today we are very pleased to be joined by John Godfrey, Acting U.S. Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and Acting Counterterrorism Coordinator. Acting Special Envoy Godfrey will discuss his recent travels to Iraq, Syria, and Rome. We will begin today's call with opening remarks and then we will turn to your questions. We'll do our best to get to as many possible in the time that we have today, which is approximately 30 minutes.
As a reminder, today's call is on the record. And with that, I will turn it over to Acting Special Envoy Godfrey for his opening remarks. Please, go ahead.
MR. GODFREY: Thank you very much and I very much apologize for being a few minutes late. Thank you for making time to join me today for a brief overview of my trip to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and northeast Syria last week, followed by joining Secretary Blinken for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS ministerial meeting in Rome on Monday June 28th.
It was very important to see the situation on the ground ahead of the ministerial meeting in Rome, which is the first one that we had held in, oh, a couple of years thanks to the challenges of COVID. While the D-ISIS coalition has achieved extraordinary success in the fight against ISIS, including ending ISIS' fraudulent territorial caliphate, it's clear that we still have more work to do.
In Iraq, ISIS remains active in the northern part of the country, splitting the seams between areas controlled by federal Iraqi Security Forces and areas controlled by Kurdistan Regional Government security forces. Those seams afford some limited space in which ISIS is able to operate. While the attacks in Iraq have so far been less lethal this year than last year, the terrible twin suicide bombings in Baghdad in January were a stark reminder that ISIS continues to aspire to conduct large-scale attacks in Iraq. The coalition continues to support partner forces with high-level advising, intelligence-sharing, air support and equipment.
I'd also note that threats from Iran-aligned militia groups complicate the security picture in Iraq, endangering the lives of Iraqi citizens and threatening coalition forces and facilities.
In Syria, I visited the Al-Hol camp for displaced persons and separately visited a detention center for ISIS fighters in Hasakah. It was clear to me that the large displaced population, the vast majority of whom are children, as well as the detainees in northeast Syria are placing a major strain on local partners' resources and capabilities. The detained fighters and some elements of the residents of the IDP camps constitute a potential threat to security in the region and beyond.
In Syria, I met with the leadership of our local partner forces to reiterate our enduring commitment to the defeat of ISIS. The United States continues to urge countries of origin to repatriate, rehabilitate, reintegrate, and to prosecute as appropriate foreign terrorist fighters and associated family members. We also continue to urge countries to contribute to efforts to responsibly house those individuals in northeast Syria.
One thing I heard consistently in both Iraq and Syria is that poverty, inequality, and perceived injustice continue to drive many young people to join terrorist groups, including ISIS. The combination of a severe drought and a wheat<|fim_middle|> in a remarkably short amount of time, managed to constitute quite a threat in the northern part of Mozambique.
I think that that reflects the broader effort by the group to, with the loss of the physical caliphate that was signified with the fall of the Baghuz in March of 2019, to look to the branches and networks outside of Iraq and Syria as the platforms from which to continue fighting. That's the way ISIS has characterized it. That's not to say that they've surrendered their aspirations in Iraq and Syria, but it is to say that I think they've realized the utility of having presence elsewhere in the world.
One of the things I think that is interesting about that is that to devolve some level of authority to those local villayets* in terms of organization, revenue generation, and in some cases the authority to plot and execute attacks, and that, I think, is something that is quite troubling and that we remain quite focused on.
MODERATOR: Thank you. We have time for one more question.
OPERATOR: There are no questioners in the queue.
MODERATOR: All right. With that, we will end today's call. I'd like to thank Acting Special Envoy John Godfrey for joining us today and also thank the reporters on the line for your participation and your questions.
MR. GODFREY: Thanks, everybody. Appreciate it.
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In Rome, Secretary Blinken stressed that the situation with respect to the foreign terrorist fighters and internally displaced persons is untenable and can't continue indefinitely. I'm very pleased to say that the initial response to the stabilization pledge drive from members of the coalition has been encouraging and, with continued support, we anticipate being able to meet our target for 2021. The 2021 Stabilization Pledge Drive goal is 670 million U.S. dollars, and to date we have garnered pledges of a bit more than 500 million U.S. dollars.
In addition to reinforcing stabilization efforts, we had two additional primary goals for the ministerial. The first was to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Defeat ISIS Coalition and its efforts and to underscore the continued relevance and vitality of the coalition and the Defeat ISIS campaign. As it turns out, this was the most well-attended ministerial meeting in coalition history in terms of the number of foreign ministers who participated. While some of that may be partially attributable to the pent-up desire to have face-to-face meetings after COVID lockdowns, I think it was also a clear statement about the seriousness with which the international community views the ISIS threat and the continuing commitment to the Defeat ISIS live effort.
The third objective was discussing expansion of the coalition's focus on ISIS in Africa where the threat has significantly increased. The coalition has already begun discussing potential lines of effort in West Africa and the Sahel and has more recently begun informal discussions about potential efforts elsewhere in Africa to help blunt the ISIS threat there.
In addition, Secretary Blinken announced the designation of a leader of the ISIS Greater Sahara branch, Ousmane Djibo, as a specially-designated global terrorist during his remarks in Rome. Djibo is a close collaborator and a lieutenant of the senior-most ISIS Greater Sahara leader that operates in Mali.
Overall, the coalition remains an extraordinarily effective and flexible forum in which to coordinate with key partners and allies on counter-ISIS efforts which remain vitally important. And with that, I'd be happy to take a few questions.
MODERATOR: And our first question will go to Michel Ghandour of Al-Hurra TV. Go ahead.
QUESTION: Yes, thank you for doing this. My question is: The Iraqi Government condemned the U.S. airstrike along its border with Syria and called it a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Government did not condemn the attacks on the international forces in Iraq and did not consider them in violation of Iraqi sovereignty. How do you view this double standard and how are you dealing with that?
MR. GODFREY: Sorry, Michel, could I ask you to repeat the second part of your question? I didn't quite understand the – the Iraqi Government did not condemn the attacks?
QUESTION: The attacks on the coalition forces in Iraq and on the military bases in Iraq, and they didn't consider them a violation of Iraqi sovereignty since they are made by militias supported by Iraq.
MR. GODFREY: Right. So the – thank you for the question. The United States has been clear in our engagements with senior Iraqi leadership that the agreements that were undertaken in connection with the security dialogue earlier this year include an affirmation by the Iraqi Government that coalition forces are in Iraq to conduct the campaign or help conduct the campaign against ISIS, and they are there at the invitation of the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi Government bears some responsibility for ensuring the security of those forces. That remains our position and I think the President and Secretary of State Blinken have publicly and clearly articulated their reasons for the airstrikes that were taken, and we stand by that.
MODERATOR: Great. Our next question goes to Camille Tawil of Asharq Al-Awsat.
QUESTION: Thank you for taking my question. First of all, I have two questions. One regarding the ISIS that – would you say now the steps from ISIS branches around the world is more acute than the threat coming from the remnants of the group in Syria and Iraq?
And another one that's related to the – to your thoughts as acting coordinator for counterterrorism. There has been some talk lately about dialogue with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, HTS. Al-Julani has been stressing that he has no relationship with al-Qaida anymore and he has been coming to – offering talks with the West. Would you talk to him, would you consider him as not related to al-Qaida anymore? Do you trust him? Thank you.
MR. GODFREY: Thanks very much, Camille. Sorry, just one moment please.
So on your first very good question about the comparative level of threat between the branches around the world and the so-called core in Iraq and Syria, I think what I would say is that while we have certainly seen an increase in activity by the branches and networks around the world and frankly an increased focus on those by ISIS leadership itself, particularly in the wake of the Easter Sunday attacks in Colombo, Sri Lanka in April of 2019, ISIS remains very keenly focused as an organization on Iraq and Syria precisely because that was where the so-called physical califate was located and continues to be very focused on trying to regain control of physical territory in that space. It has enormous meaning and significance for the group as a geographic area and as a symbol of what it aspires to do.
At the same time, it is fair to say that the number of branches and networks of ISIS outside of Iraq and Syria that are active and engaged in conducting attacks has increased and that is something that we're keenly focused on. The coalition has as a stated goal achieving the enduring defeat of ISIS globally, and as we talked about at the ministerial in Rome, that entails dealing with the threat where it is. And I think right now today some of the threat, as an important part of the threat is – related to ISIS is emerging outside of Iraq and Syria. That's not to say that we can ignore what's happening in Iraq and Syria. It was very clear at the ministerial that there is an understood need to remain very focused on tamping down ISIS in Iraq and Syria to prevent a resurgence there.
To your second question regarding HTS, it is a designated terrorist organization and that has some fairly serious implications for our ability to have anything to do with it, and we continue to assess that it is a terrorist organization.
MODERATOR: Thank you. Our next question goes to Joyce Karam of The National.
QUESTION: Yes, hi. Good morning. Thanks for doing this. I have two questions for you actually. U.S. military commander have been very clear that in the event that the – government in Kabul collapses, an ISIS resurgence could happen there in less than two years. What is your assessment on that? And you've mentioned I think in your opening remarks threats from the Iran militias in Iraq. Given the attack on U.S. forces in Syria a couple of years ago – or a couple of days ago, can you give us an assessment on that threat there from the Iran militias?
MR. GODFREY: Thanks, Joyce. In terms of the first part of your question regarding the ISIS-Khorasan branch in Afghanistan, it is a group that we have been focused on for some time. We assessed that it constitutes a serious threat. It's one that we've certainly been focused on. And I think that the assessment that you mentioned by U.S. military leadership of the potential for that group to reconstitute capability within two years is consistent with what we've heard from other corners of the U.S. Government, so I think we would echo that.
In terms of the Iran-backed militias in Iraq, I think we've been quite clear publicly about our concerns about the threat that those groups constitute both with respect to the safety and security of coalition forces operating in Iraq to work against Daesh, but also frankly with respect to the safety and security of Iraqi citizens as well, and I would – that position remains unchanged.
MODERATOR: Thank you. Our next question goes to Elizabeth Hagedorn of Al-Monitor.
QUESTION: Hi. Thank you. The International Committee of the Red Cross said this week that hundreds of children are being held in adult prisons in northeast Syria. Did you see minors detained during your visit? And my second question. Can you give us an update on the number of Americans repatriated from Iraq and Syria so far [inaudible] how many remain in detention? Thanks.
MR. GODFREY: Elizabeth, thank you for the good questions. Give me one quick second and I'll get right back to you here.
Thanks, Elizabeth. To the second question that you posed, I believe to date we've repatriated 28 Americans from Iraq and Syria, and I believe that 10 of those either have already been prosecuted or are currently undergoing prosecution in the United States. And I believe that the number of adults is 12, so 12 of the 28 would be adults; 16 would be children.
And I don't have anything further on children or minors in adult detention facilities in northeast Syria.
MODERATOR: All right. Our next question goes to Borzou Daragahi of The Independent.
QUESTION: Hi. Thank you so much for doing this. I have one quick question and then one, like, broader question. The quick question is just regarding Libya. I'm getting sort of contradictory reports about whether or not there is something of a ISIS resurgence in Libya and more in North Africa generally, and I was wondering if you had any information or assessment of that. And then the broader question, if you wanted to address it, just in general what do you think what is the big-picture view of what ISIS is morphing into? What is this, jihad 3.0? Do you consider al-Qaida sort of the predecessor of ISIS and the fact that the caliphate has been crushed, and the fact that its efforts to reconstitute itself as a sort of credible, coherent guerilla force have also been sort of thwarted? Where do you see it going in the next few months or years? And answer that as you will.
MR. GODFREY: Borzou, thank you very much. To the first part of your question on efforts by ISIS to reconstitute itself in Libya and or more broadly in North Africa, we have seen since late 2019 when ISIS in Libya suffered some fairly serious attrition of leadership in its membership in Libya at the time that was mostly in the southwest part of the country. They have not gone away entirely in Libya, and indeed, further afield in North Africa they continue to maintain some limited presence. I think one of the things about ISIS in that space but more
broadly that is notable is that they remain quite persistent and quite patient in terms of trying to reconstitute capability and reassert some level of presence in any – and in some cases control in areas where they have previously suffered setbacks. And I think that that's true in the Maghreb as well. I don't think that we necessarily assessed that at the current time that threat is acute but it's certainly something that we keep our eye on, again, because they have been so persistent in trying to re-establish presence in areas where they've previously been active.
To the second question, it's a really thoughtful one. I thank you for it. And it's an important one. I think what we see are a couple of things happening in parallel with ISIS as an organization. One. It does continue to harbor aspirations of reconstituting itself in Iraq and Syria and that's something that demands both the D-ISIS Coalition but other international partners and entities remain focused on tamping that down and really limiting the ability of ISIS to regain territorial control or solidify further its position on either side of the Syria-Iraq border.
But in parallel with that, we have really seen, going back to 2019, 2020 when the organization or group went through quite an evolution, a much greater and concerted focus on branches and networks outside of Iraq and Syria. That's primarily been in terms of headline-grabbing events in Africa where we've seen the emergence of branches and networks both in terms of greater lethality and number of attacks, and then particularly in the case of Mozambique, the emergence of a new branch if you will that has really, | 2,655 |
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Have you been to The 901 Nightmare? Then share photos of your experience!
<|fim_middle|>I and my daughters love visiting haunted attractions but this one really got us in. We were really scared and shouted and kept clinging on to one another. These guys did a very impressive job setting up this trail. The amount of effort that is put in is understood once you enter the house. The scenes and the buildings are so beautiful yet haunted. Leather face was the most shocking and scary thing that we have ever seen at a haunted attraction! We would certainly recommend this house to all friends and family.
The actors put an awesome show at 901 Nightmare. We liked the way how clean and organized the haunts were. The moment we got in each one of us felt the eeriness in the surrounding. We are not the kind who would get scared but we did jump quite a few times. It was completely outdoor and filled with woods and creeper. Had to shovel, crawl and climb and by the time it was over we looked like those characters who escaped alive in a horror movie. It was great getaway from the other usual entertainment options. Would love to come back.
This has been one of the most awesome haunted houses I have been this year. I visited the place with my 9 year old daughter and we both had a blast in there. The place was clean and haunted at the same time. The actors were well in their characters and the props used were mind blowing. It was well worth the wait and we just wished it never ended. It was worth every penny and we will definitely go back. | It could have been better organized and well planned. There was no proper lighting and we went smashing our faces on the woods. We could see the actors before they could even scare us. None of us enjoyed this mess, please avoid.
We visited the 901 Nightmares and had a blast of fun. We were a group of 5 friends and we all enjoyed everything in there. It is a great haunt entertainment. When we walked through one room, we got sprayed with water that too not only on hands but we were completely wet. So go prepared and you will really enjoy it. It was slightly dark and haunted. The best part was Jeepers Creepers man and his interaction with the crowd. We were surprised when the clown knew our names.
I with my family went to 901 Nightmare and it was an exceptional visit. The boogers were really spooky. The best character we saw there was the Jeepers Creepers. Characters Jason and Leather Face scared the crap out of us. The guy wearing the pig mask outside the house was very funny. The bus ride with creepy music played was a good idea, especially when we're in the trail. It really builds up suspense. The trail had some nice scares, props and animatronics. The zombies were scary as well. Really good for 15$ per head. We will be back again.
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The 901 Nightmare was great fun. I with my cousins went to this haunted attraction to celebrate Halloween. The girl while the bus ride was a scary yet fascinating character. The character Jeepers Creepers scared the crap out of us. The chainsaws did not frighten me as it has become sort of standard installation across all haunts I visited this year. The sets were realistic with a lots of creative scenes. My favourite was the girl in the well while my cousins' pick was Jason. Overall, it was a well-made haunt with lots of scares. Recommend this!
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I would've rated this place as zero stars if it was an option. There were four of us in a group and we got there before opening time. We waited in line for almost 2 hours to get in. And, it took less than 20 minutes to walk through the whole place. The actors didn't really try to put in a show. They looked as mad as we were to be there. It was not scary or fascinating at all. We had high hopes and were more than disappointed. Will not be back and will not recommend.
The entire trail was very interesting. For me, the best character while the trail was the Jeepers Creepers. The costumes and makeups of the actors were really frightening. The Jason was a scary character as well. The girl in the well would freak you out. All actors there did a great job. The props were creepy too. Really enjoyed the visit. Will be back again with my wife.
It might sound strange. But I like to get scared. This Halloween, I and GF picked 901 and it turned out to be one of the best we visited recently. The girl in the bus gave us some nice scares. I enjoyed the performance of the Jason the most. The zombie graveyard was terrifying too. The zombies even chased my GF and she started to run screaming. The clowns had some creepy attire. The prices were reasonable. Neither too high nor low. The staffs were friendly as well. Overall, a family friendly haunt. Next time, I will bring my kids along.
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As a busy new mom, I am still trying to find time to do regular things like shopping.<|fim_middle|> long and he gets fussy so I have to hold him. It's pretty good work out trying to shop while carrying little one.
When I plan and go shopping, I can't find anything I like. But on random visits to mall, I find stuff that I want to buy. It happens to me all the time.
Online shopping is very convenient. It's the best thing for busy parents like me. I can browse for hours on my phone without having to leave the couch. There's no pressure to buy the item, so I'm loving it.
The are many downsides of buying online. It's hard to know if an item is going to fit or not. Regardless of standard sizing, the fitting are not same from one company to other. I can fit into size 10 easily with Target outfits but if it's Zara then I have to buy size 12.
Item looks completely different to photo.
Return or exchange is always difficult as you have to bear the cost of postage and handling.
I have had lots of hits and misses with my online buys. But it does give me the satisfaction of getting retail therapy that I need once in a while.
I ordered a pale pink midi, a striped tee, golden belt and pack of 3 belts with gold buckle and a polka dot skirt.
The communication was fantastic. After placing the order they kept updating my order status like when it left their warehouse to arrival in Australia. Also once in the country, I got tracking ID from Aus post and was also informed about the day it was being delivered. Mind you I opted for standard free shipping.
The order was neatly packed in clear plastic bags. I was very happy with the quality of the product. The most expensive item ($25) was for metallic belt which is gorgeous. It's a on trend accessory which will add that wow factor to dresses.
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I've been watching this ads on Telly for Misguided. So I jumped online for my retail therapy. I wanted to buy some box tops. I went to entire collection and when I see the ones I wanted, there were only in size 6,8, 14 and 16s available. I couldn't find any in my size. It must be quite popular item. I end up buying 2 jumpers, a black and white and a canary yellow. One was $35 and another $25.
I also bought a cream cigarette trousers for $45.
After placing the order, I got the confirmation of order email. I again opted for free standard shipping. I didn't receive any information on my order status after that confirmation of order email. I waited for a week and kept checking my order status online but it didn't have any information on whether it was shipped or not. After a week I contacted misguided team on the order status. I did get a prompt response saying the order has been shipped and due to free shipping, there's no tracking ID. However next day I got my parcel so I was happy chappy.
The order was neatly packed. The canary yellow jumper is very nice and bright. It's loose fit and not that thick so I can wear it with boyfriend jeans in spring, when it's still that chill in the air. The black and white jumper I ordered is Med/large but it's a tight fit for me. Again it will go in my wish list pile. The trousers is bit yellowish for my liking but I can work with it.
Overall I rate them 8 out of 10. Not great at updating on order status, but items are good quality and as described. It's slightly dearer than Boohoo but nonetheless it's good buy.
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There are two little girls from the UK who have become more famous in a short period of time than most of us can ever dream of in a lifetime. It all started with a video that landed them on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. One performance on Ellen's show led to another and before the girls knew it, they were known through-out the world.
I've seen a lot of talent in the years I've been on this planet but not since watching Shirley Temple have I ever been so captivated with a child performer. Sophia Grace is an eight year old with a cuteness that far exceeds her physical appearance. She has an exuberance for life that I would like to bottle up and sell. EVERYTHING is exciting to her from the opportunity to perform on stage to the joy of meeting her musical idols to the absolute deliciousness of getting to travel to a new country. She epitomizes everything I love about children. She says what she feels without any cue cards or parents standing in the<|fim_middle|> get enough of Sophia Grace and her little cousin, Rosie. I am proud to confess that I am a groupie! My dream is to meet them one day and watch them perform in person. I'll be the fan dancing in the aisles with tears of happiness streaming down her freckled face!
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No one can deny that Google continues to be relevant and is one of the most powerful entities fueling the free flow of information across the world. However, Google Adwords, its flagship advertising program is losing its luster in the face of plummeting ROI and conversion rates.
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