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A brick<|fim_middle|> techniques | works, also known as a brick factory, is a factory for the manufacturing of bricks, from clay or shale. Usually a brickworks is located on a clay bedrock (the most common material from which bricks are made), often with a quarry for clay on site. In earlier times bricks were made at brickfields, which would be returned to agricultural use after the clay layer was exhausted.
Equipment
Most brickworks have some or all of the following:
A kiln, for firing, or 'burning' the bricks.
Drying yard or shed, for drying bricks before firing.
A building or buildings for manufacturing the bricks.
A quarry for clay.
A pugmill or clay preparation plant (see below).
Brick making
Bricks were originally made by hand, and that practice continues in developing countries and with a few specialty suppliers.
Large industrial brickworks supply clay from a quarry, moving it by conveyor belt or truck/lorry to the main factory, although it may be stockpiled outside before entering the machinery. When the clay enters the preparation plant (Clay Prep) it is crushed, and mixed with water and other additives which may include breeze, a very fine anthracite that aids firing.
This process, also known as pugmilling, improves the consistency, firing qualities, texture, and colour of the brick. From here, the processed clay can either be extruded into a continuous strip and cut with wires, or be put into moulds or presses (also referred to as forming) to form the clay into its final shape.
After the forming or cutting, the bricks must be dried - in the open air, in drying sheds, or in special drying kilns. The dried bricks must then be fired or "burnt" in a kiln, to give them their final hardness and appearance.
In the mid-nineteenth century the development of automated brickmaking machines such as the Bradley & Craven Ltd "Stiff-Plastic Brickmaking Machine" revolutionised the brick-manufacturing process.
one of the largest single brickworks site in the world able to manufacture one million bricks per day stands on the banks of the Swan River in Perth in Western Australia.
Environmental effects
Zigzag brick kilns are recommended over traditional brick kilns because they consume less coal.
Historical notes
In the past, clay was often transported from the quarry to the brickworks by narrow gauge railway or aerial ropeway.
Notable brickworks
The London Brick Company
Bursledon Brickworks
Brickworks Limited - Australian brick manufacturer
Evergreen Brickworks
See also
Brickfield
Masonry
Program on Energy Efficiency in Artisanal Brick Kilns in Latin America to Mitigate Climate Change
References
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Molding processes
Manufacturing plants
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Changes to what's known internally as the Roadster 2 include an upgraded interior with a center-mounted information screen (the previous one lurked down at the left), a phone/MP3 dock, locking glovebox and a power meter indicating both consumption and regeneration. Heating and air conditioning have been improved. A wireless GSM connection gives new diagnostic capabilities.
The Roadster Sport, at a $19,500 premium over its standard sibling's $109,000, boasts 288 hp, 40 more than the Roadster's. The extra zap comes from a hand-wound stator with increased winding density that gives lower resistance and higher peak torque. The Sport's claimed 0–60 time of 3.7 seconds seems credible, what with our posting 4.0 with the Roadster. Other Sport features include 3-position anti-roll bars and adjustable remote-reservoir shock absorbers with a total of 10 different settings. Black-finish forged alloys mounting upgraded Yokohama A048s complete the package.
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You'll soon be able to pay for Netflix in rand… and it's okay if you share your account
By CraigWilson on 18th Oct 2017 News, Other Tech News
In the next few weeks, or months at most, local Netflix users will be able to pay for the service in rand rather than US dollars, and the company is exploring various partnerships with local telcos both to make it mitigate the cost of the data required to use the service, and so that subscribers can pay for the service through their mobile operator. Perhaps even better news is that, if you're the sort of Netflixer who shares your account with family or friends, the company gives you its blessing to keep doing so.
Yann Lafargue, manager of technology and corporate communications for Netflix's EMEA operations, says when it comes to users sharing their password with others it's a good way to get new users "familiar with the service" and it tends to be "self-regulating" in terms of abuse.
"If you share your password with all your friends you won't be able to watch content at the same time as they are once you've hit your screen allowance, and you'll probably change your password pretty soon," Lafargue says.
Netflix offers three tiers of the service in South Africa. The cheapest allows for SD content on a single screen, the mid-tier allows for two simultaneous streams in HD, while the top tier allows for up to four concurrent streams in 4K.
"Also, other users will mess with your algorithm and the recommendations you get," Lafargue says, adding that many users value the quality of the suggestions they get and don't want that mucked about with.
The amount of content offered in SA launch has tripled since the service launched in 2016, and Lafargue says Netflix is adding content almost daily. In addition to its online and app offerings, set-top boxes like Kwesé also offer the service. Kw<|fim_middle|>, but a when".
He says the company welcomes competition from the likes of Showmax and Amazon, because it "helps us to educate users about the benefits of streaming".
Of course, the big advantage Netflix has over its rivals is its massive head start in the original content game. Two years ago the company released 30 pieces of original content in the form of movies, series and documentaries. This year it's releasing 400 originals and next year that'll grow to 650. Interestingly, it's international business is now bigger than its US operation, and it expects most new acquisitions to come from outside its home market.
The company spent $6bn this year on content acquisition and creation (with 25% on creation).. Next year the company will spend $7-8bn on licensing and original content, with the share spent on original content set to grow and include 80 feature films or documentaries. "We're becoming the biggest studio in the world," Lafargue says.
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CraigWilson | esé already offers pricing in rand, and Lafargue says the service absorbs any currency fluctuations to keep the fee constant.
On the topic of partnerships, Lafargue says Netflix is approaching both telecoms players and ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to find ways to make the data demands of the service more manageable for local consumers. "What we see in Europe and the US is that more and more operators are bringing zero-rating to subscription services," Lafargue says. For the SA market, the same thing following is "not an if | 108 |
Elephant Wrecking Ball Swings by Jackson
Photo courtesy Dani Brandwein
By Richard Coupe Monday, October 28, 2019 12:12 p.m. CDT
Elephant Wrecking Ball brings its woven concoction of experimental jazz, hip hop and electronic music genres to Jackson on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Martin's Downtown as part of the group's tour supporting its latest album release, "Joy Front."
"This new album is the culmination of years of songwriting and producing," bassist Dan Africano says. "It is the best representation of what the band is now."
The instrumental band consists of Scott Flynn on trombone, Neal "Fro" Evans on drums and Africano on bass. Coupling a grounded sense of discipline with exuberant musical exploration, the group is dedicated to making music that is unlike any other as the musicians constantly strive to create new and memorable sounds.
"We're all kind of music nerds, so we like everything from jazz, heavy metal, to Avant-garde music and everything in-between, but we try to stay grounded in music rudiments and music fundamentals like melody and accessibility, energy and skill while at the same time ignoring all that and trying to reach new ground," Africano says.
The trio met while at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., and formed their own band in 2010. They all currently live in Denver, Colo.
Tubby Love, a friend of the band's members, chose the group's name on-the-spot the moment before its first show began. The trio had assembled a list of possible names but could not settle on one. When Love was introducing<|fim_middle|> Dan Africano tours with Ghost Light.
"This group is a passion project," Africano says. "This has always been the band that we fall back to when we want to make music just for music's sake. This is a very organic style of music because we're not trying to do anything to please anyone but ourselves—it's really the expression of ourselves playing what we want to play."
The musicians are excited about being able to tour together because they are busy with other bands and often do not get many opportunities to get together and really dig into the music they love night after night.
"We get to push the music further in terms of experimentation and improvisation," Africano says.
Because Elephant Wrecking Ball's performance in Jackson is toward the end of the group's tour, Africano says that the group is firing on all cylinders and that Jackson attendees will get them at their finest.
"We will be well-oiled and in a place where we feel comfortable taking risks and trusting each other musically to really push the boundaries of what we like to do," he says.
Elephant Wrecking Ball performs on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Martin's Downtown starting at 10 p.m. General admission is $10. For more information on the band, visit elephantwreckingball.com or find them on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play and other music platforms.
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When asked about the peculiar names of some of their songs such as "She's Not Bringing Me My Sandwich Tonight," "Stomp Stomp Stomp," or "Zombie Wind," Flynn the song names' selection were sometimes "happy accidents or sometimes spontaneous." He added more seriously, "I came up with the name 'Zombie Wind' because it's like looking at the lovely course of events of the world these days it just kind of gave me this impression that there was a wind turning people into zombies." Africano notes that smartphone culture inspired the song.
This album, which released Oct. 11, was long in coming because all members of the trio are busy with their own projects and tour with other groups: Scott tours with the group Odesza, Evans tours with Dopapod and | 184 |
London may have Harrod's and New York has Fifth Avenue, but here in Cape Town, the beauty and appeal fo a festive window and shopfront display are not lost. One store who established this tradition forty-eight years ago is Trigg Jewellers, long before they took up residence in Cavendish Square shopping mall.
Each year, the store's management team collaborates with Kha-Ching art director Theresa Styles to transform the<|fim_middle|> straight from the movies. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to play and throw the snow when entering the store.
If you're still on the market for a beautiful piece of jewellery for your loved ones, head to Trigg Jewellers for excellent service and a touch of festive –and snowful – cheer. | shopfront displays into mystical winter wonderlands. 'Customers have always been very complimentary and our store is often described as something out of a fairytale,' says Trigg Jewellers' Jeremy Jackson.
Although the window displays are definitely a focal point, the highlight of Trigg's winter wonderland is the snow – and this year was no different. On 15 December, media and VIP guests were invited to the annual Snow Coming Down event where beautiful white confetti is scattered across the store, transforming it into a scene | 105 |
We have been to Silver Springs several times over the years and have always loved it, so we made it our next stop in the Crawl Out of Florida. Easy drive, no entry line, nice weather, perfect. This park is<|fim_middle|>FMCA) Convention that just wrapped up in Perry, Georgia. We spent 8 days taking classes, attending seminars, cruising vendor booths and meeting lots and lots of nice people.
We pulled away this morning much smarter then when we arrived. Who knew, for instance, that under normal wear and tear the brakes on our Class A coach will last its lifetime? I learned how to change the air filter on the coach. We found a bunch of items that we'll end up getting (I'm looking at you, WiFiRanger) and were able to research a bunch of others. I got the representative from my tire pressure monitor system to come out and troubleshoot my problem (thanks, TST, for getting me working). And we had a great time with new friends (hi Tim & Beth, we'll see you soon).
Probably the most important thing that I'm taking away from this trip is the confirmation of just how much I'm enjoying the whole RV process. I like driving it and setting it up as much as I like seeing the sights and meeting new people. This 2 week trip will be tough to come back from. We're already looking forward to next time.
Last year we decided to get together this winter with the family and celebrate my birthday (60) and my brother-in-law's birthday (70). We wanted to rendezvous someplace nice, so we tossed the task of searching for a place over to my sister-in-law. Her track record of finding sweet locations to stay is pretty damn good so we had high hopes. As usual, those hopes were met.
We spent the Christmas holiday on North Captiva Island, just off the southwest coast of Florida. Who knew that a four-hour drive (and a half-hour ferry ride) can take us from our daily life to authentic island time? No cars, golf carts only. We never removed the keys from the carts. For that matter, we never took the key out of the front door of our house. We were directly on the gulf, so close that we were told that often the gulf is actually under the house. Our activities consisted mainly of strolling the beach, reading, boating, fishing, taking photos, enjoying sunsets, catching up with the family, eating and drinking. It was hard.
Being located on an island necessitated leaving our truck on the mainland. It also required us to buy enough food to feed 10 to 12 people for eight days, including drinking water. (While the island has all of the normal amenities like electricity, internet, etc., the tap water is highly sulfuric. It stinks. Badly.) This was a logistical issue but the ferries are used to it and getting the food and all our stuff to the house went smoothly.
I wonder where we'll meet up next time? | divided into two parts: camping/recreating and the old Silver Springs attraction which is famous for its glass bottom boat tours of the springs. Campers get free admission so we have been to the springs several times and taken both the regular and extended tours. They're both great. This trip, Patti wanted to go kayaking, so that's what we did.
We went over on a Saturday morning which could have been bad, but wasn't. We spoke with the girl behind the counter, money changed hands, and soon we were floating through the park. And it was great. We quickly got the hang of controlling the kayak (well, mostly) and had a lovely float down a side channel of the Silver River. Very wooded and not too hot. And, because of course there are, there were monkeys.
The bonus to the day was that I decided to charge the batteries of a very old waterproof camera (an Olympus 720, to be exact) that I hadn't used in a decade or so. To my great surprise and pleasure it still works great, so see below.
Finally, we brought Nora out of Sybil in a harness and leash. She's not quite comfortable yet, but she sure is interested. Stay tuned on that front.
We spent 3 weeks at Wickham Park in Melbourne moving out of the house, transitioning into Sybil, and saying our goodbyes. It was difficult, particularly the goodbyes, and we were very tired and more than a bit shell-shocked when we headed out to our first "official" stop. Only a bit under two hours away is Wekiwa Springs State Park, our home for five nights. It was an easy drive on a beautiful Sunday afternoon until we came around the last corner and saw a large backup waiting to get into this very popular park.
Now, understand that when we are towing the truck we are 63′ from end to end. If it wasn't for the kindness of a stranger we'd be sitting there still. We sat there for 45 minutes waiting to get in, but it wasn't that bad. Secure in the knowledge that we could empty our bladders whenever we wanted in our very own bathroom, the wait was stress free.
Our time at Wekiwa was as mellow as we could make it. We went over to St. Petersburg to make our farewells to my sister on one day, on another we strolled the town of Mt. Dora. Otherwise it was nice long walks on the trails in the park, naps, some normal chores, and basic decompression. It was extremely relaxing and a welcome change to the hustle and bustle leading up to our departure.
We are settling into our new reality. I've rearranged my clothes several time after learning what works and what doesn't. Same for our basement storage. And the kitchen/pantry is most certainly a work in progress.
Below are a handful of photos as well as a map of our stops so far. The map only shows two stops so far. Stay tuned, that number will only grow.
We're still trying to figure out this RV'ing thing. There are a lot of balls to keep in the air when you're tooling around in a 40 foot house on wheels. Plumbing systems, electrical systems, propane, AC, furnaces, etc…. Not to mention the care & feeding of an 8.9 litre, 380 HP diesel engine, 6 speed Allison transmission, air brakes, air bags and on and on. This learning curve we're facing is one of the reasons we were looking forward to the Family Motor Coach Association ( | 745 |
Car struck in deadly collision with LIRR train was trying to go around gates
Posted: 11:25 AM, Jan 22, 2013
By: Rolando Pujol , Mario Diaz
An LIRR train struck a Nissan at a railroad crossing in Brentwood, sparking a deadly fireball that killed the two people in the car, which was dragged about half a mile.
Authorities say that an equipment train traveling eastbound at about 75 to 80 mph and the car collided shortly past 10 a.m. along Suffolk Avenue near the Brentwood station.
Nobody was injured on<|fim_middle|> heard the explosion and we parked and went running after the car," said Francisco Jimenez, a 55-year-old delivery driver for a local medical office. "It was already in flames."
Jimenez said he couldn't get near it because of the smoke and fire, and as it " rolled down the line it exploded."
The Ronkonkoma branch is partially suspended in both directions between Ronkonkoma and Farmingdale as Suffolk County detectives and MTA Police investigate.
"I heard the explosion. I've been here 30 years and I've never heard anything like that," said Dr. Nicholas Martin, who owns a chiropractic practice just steps away.
An LIRR train was on fire Tuesday morning after colliding with a vehicle near the Brentwood station. @NovusDeum via Twitter)
There is no indication as to why the car was on the tracks. The crossing does have electronic gates. According to one MTA worker, the crossing was working.
The MTA has ordered buses have to serve customers between Ronkonkoma and Farmingdale. If possible, customers are being told to seek alternate train service on the Montauk, Babylon and Port Jefferson branches.
PIX11 photographer Keith Lopez contributed to this report. | the train, which had a crew of three.
Firefighters contain a blaze that broke out aboard an LIRR train car after it collided with a vehicle at the Brentwood Station Tuesday morning. (KEITH LOPEZ/WPIX-TV)
Authorities say the LIRR engineer saw the driver of the car trying to circumvent the lower gate moments before the train struck the Nissan. Authorities said the investigation was continuing. The lights at the crossing appeared to be working properly.
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Paula Deen's Family Kitchen dishes out Southern favorites
Jan Waddy News Herald Features Editor @PCNHJanWaddy
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Paula Deen's Family Kitchen brings families to the table for extra helpings of comfort food and conversation — without having to spend hours cooking in their own kitchens.
"The Paula Deen concept started in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It was so successful we really wanted to be able to spread the family dining concept," said Rajat Shah, CEO of Phoenix Hospitality. "Paula doesn't want anyone to go home hungry; it's like eating at her house or your mom's on Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's about just taking time out of your life and enjoying each other, having a great conversation, passing the plate, eating like a family or community."
Phoenix Hospitality is the owner/operator of the newest Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, which opened Monday in Pier Park, as well as locations in Destin; and San Antonio and Fairview, Texas — all opened within the last 13 months.
"We will probably do 4,000 pounds of chicken opening week," said Chef Nic Catlett, culinary director for Phoenix Hospitality. "It's just seasoned salt and Ms. Paula's house seasoning. We let it sit overnight before we fry it; it's a mixture of egg and hot sauce and plain self-rising flour, and we use peanut oil and a pressure<|fim_middle|>ed
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The pressure cooker gets the temperature right at 160 degrees within about 15 minutes, Catlett said. Everything from the chicken breast to the chicken leg is kept juicy inside the crispy crunchy coating.
"That's our No. 1 seller, hands down," Shah said. "These are all Paula Deen recipes. You can find them in her cookbooks."
Deen — who has 15 cookbooks — will be in Panama City Beach for the official grand opening ceremonies May 17. Her cookbooks, sauces, seasonings — secrets to her bold flavors — and Southern goods are available for sale in the restaurant's retail area.
"Paula loves the Panhandle. She has spent a lot of time here," Shah said. "She loves the community and the area, and she has family here."
Deen and her husband, Michael Groover, live in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns and operates The Lady & Sons restaurant and Paula Deen's Creek House with her sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen. Lady & Sons — which got its start 30 years ago when Deen began the Bag Lady delivery and catering service — features a Southern buffet.
But Paula Deen's Family Kitchen serves all meals family-style at the table with unlimited servings of Down Home Dishes and four sides, plus one dessert each for everyone. Appetizers also are available for an additional charge. While the Texas locations have a la carte options, the Destin and Panama City restaurants have the same set up as those in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach.
"Everything we do is from scratch, so nothing is coming in prepackaged or pre-seasoned," Catlett said.
Down Home Dishes include Best Ever Southern Fried Chicken, Beef Pot Roast, Chicken-Fried Pork Chop, Old Fashioned Southern Meatloaf, Spare Ribs, Chicken & Dumplings, Georgia Fried Catfish, and Low Country Chicken. Guests pick two dishes, "The Albany," (or three dishes, "The Savannah," for $1 more per person) with four sides to pass, scoop and share at the table with their family and friends. Sides include Green Beans, Creamed Potatoes, Collard Greens, Fresh Candied Yams, Squash Casserole, Cole Slaw, Poppyseed Tossed Salad, Buttered White Rice, Baked Mac and Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, Creamed Corn and Potato Salad.
Catlett said, "This is everything you see her doing on TV. Macaroni is a good one to watch. It's different than a lot of macaronis, and she'll explain why. We're just bringing that to everyone. You can see the difference. She's loud; she laughs loud. She's also tough. She's really involved, a hard-working lady. She keeps us honest."
While I have made Deen's "loud" recipe for Southern Baked Beans with a half-pound of bacon, she also has lighter versions of recipes (such as baked beans with just three slices of bacon) in her New York Times best-selling cookbook "Paula Deen Cuts the Fat" (2015) after being diagnosed with diabetes. Recipes and videos also are available at PaulaDeen.com.
Though Deen might be 40 pounds lighter, she hasn't given up on the bacon or the butter.
"Everything in moderation," Catlett said. "That's a good example of how she cooks."
Her most recent cookbook, "At The Southern Table With Paula Deen" (2017), not only features recipes but also offers tips for meal planning and themed gatherings — with decorating advice.
But when it comes to her Family Kitchen, Deen has already set the tone and guests are encouraged to eat to their hearts' content — from the buttered Cheese Biscuits to the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
"People really come here for comfort food," Shah said.
Just let your server know of any dietary restrictions at the restaurant, or better yet, call ahead. Then, for example, the kitchen might be able to set aside some collard greens for a vegetarian before adding the ham. Shah added, the staff "all get coached on what is gluten-free."
While guests may eat as much as they wish while at the table, nothing may be taken to-go. (Just as guests don't get food containers when leaving an all-you-can-eat establishment.)
"We work with the servers on minimizing wastes, only bringing out extra a little at a time for those at the table who would like more," Shah said. "You will start with four pieces of chicken and four pieces of ribs for a family of four."
Friends & Family Night
My family of three attended a Friends & Family Night and ordered The Savannah with the fried chicken, ribs, and chicken and dumplings. After our server, Amanda — a true delight with beaming smiles and a genuine display of Southern hospitality — let us know the Green Beans were on the spicy side, we opted for Creamed Corn (her favorite). Our son, James, also agreed on Collard Greens and said that would be enough. But I explained it's like Thanksgiving; it comes with a spread and if you don't want it, just pass it. So I chose the Baked Mac and Cheese, and my husband, Mike, picked Potato Salad.
Then Cheese Biscuits arrived — soaked in butter down the sides and onto the plate. These were some of the best I've ever had — but I stopped myself because I knew the feast was coming soon.
Apparently our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, because we also had ordered an appetizer of Grandmama Paul's Fried Green Tomatoes — five warm slices in a light, crispy, crunchy, airy batter — topped with a dollop of roasted red pepper sauce and served with a cold sweet onion relish that took it to a whole new level; it was good, y'all!
Even my unsweet peach tea (just a little sugar) featured a fresh peach slice — it was all about the details.
And then the dishes started arriving, and arriving ... We were given Fresh Candied Yams instead of Creamed Corn by accident, but once we saw them, we weren't letting go. It turned out to be a favorite side of ours. (I finished the creamy, cheesy macaroni all by myself, so we might never know about that one.) Mike and I really liked the Collard Greens, too, but we thought James would think they were too spicy. My rib was really tender and good, but Mike would have preferred less sauce. I might try Creamed Potatoes instead of Potato Salad next time. The Chicken & Dumplings were comforting and homey, but next time I would request a spoon and small bowl instead of adding them to the white dinner plate.
Although we were offered refills on main dishes and sides (small bowls that kept the servings hot), we had so much food that we surrendered before the end of round one — until dessert. We divided and conquered Ooey Gooey chocolate, Peach Cobbler and Banana Pudding: The rich and creamy custard with slices of fresh bananas and softened vanilla wafers was topped by a nearly equal amount of thick creamy whipped cream with a mint leaf to freshen the finish.
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DOI: 10.5061/dryad.jp2rm, https://datadryad.org/resource/doi:10.5061/dryad.jp2rm
A laboratory study of sediment transport in fringing reef environments: Sediment transport induced by low frequency motions
Pomeroy, A. (Creator), Lowe, R. (Creator), Buckley, M. L. (Creator), Van Dongeren, A. R. (Creator), Ghisalberti, M. (Creator) & Bodde, W. (Creator), Zenodo, 19 Mar 2014
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.56989 , https://zenodo.org/record/56989#.WoOlq2f187w and 2 more links, http://www.eposters.net/poster/a-laboratory-study-of-sediment-transport-in-fringing-reef-environments-sediment-transport-induced, https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.4539.1528 (show fewer)
Figure 3 from: Framenau V, Miglio L, Harms D, Harvey M (2014) Four new Mouse Spider species (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Actinopodidae, Missulena) from Western Australia. ZooKeys 410: 121-148. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.410.7156
Miglio, L. (Creator), Harms, D. (Creator), Framenau, V. (Creator) & Harvey, M. (Creator), Zenodo, 22 May 2014
DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.410.7156.figure3 , https://zenodo.org/record/953730#.WoT4nmf187w
Hobbs, G. (Contributor), Manchester, D. (Contributor), Sarkissian, J. (Contributor), Bailes, M. (Creator), Bhat, R. (Contributor), Keith, M. (Contributor), Coles, W. (Contributor), van Straten, W. (Contributor), Russell, C. (Contributor), Oslowski, S. (Contributor), Kerr, M. (Contributor), Dempsey, J. (Contributor), Shannon, R. (Contributor), Wang, J. (Creator), Levin, Y. (Contributor), Wen, L. (Creator), Zhu, X. (Creator), Dai, S. (Contributor), Reardon, D. J. (Contributor), Spiewak, R. (Contributor), Zhang, L. (Creator) & Parthasarathy, A. (Contributor), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 29 May 2019
DOI: 10.25919/5ced7b2a24b25, https://data.csiro.au/collections/#collection/CIcsiro:39938v1/DItrue
Parkes observations for project P1040 semester 2020OCTS_09
Zhang, S. (Creator), Manchester, D. (Creator), Staveley-Smith, L. (Creator), Hobbs, G. (Creator), Toomey, L. (Creator), Dai, S. (Creator), Deng, X. (Creator), Zhang, L. (Creator), Russell, C. (Creator), Wang, S. (Creator), Wu, X. (Creator), Luo, R. (Creator) & Feng, Y. (Creator), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 22 Mar 2021
DOI: 10.25919/aeqy-gj33, https://data.csiro.au/collections/collection/CIcsiro:49504v1/DItrue
Parkes observations for project P1105 semester 2021APRS_01
Zhang, S. (Creator), Manchester, D. (Creator), Staveley-Smith, L. (Creator), Hobbs, G. (Creator), Dai, S. (Creator), Russell, C. (Creator), Wu, X. (Creator), Luo, R. (Creator), Li, Y. (Creator), Wei, J. (Creator), Xuan, Y. (Contributor), Tang, Z. (Creator), Chang, C. (Creator) & Geng, J. (Creator), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 21 Apr 2021
DOI: 10.25919/mefz-c228, https://data.csiro.au/collections/collection/CIcsiro:50169v1/DItrue
Mansfield (Victoria, Australia) area original GeoModeller model and relevant MCUE outputs
Pakyuz-Charrier, E. J. (Creator), Lindsay, M. (Contributor), Ogarko, V. (Contributor), Giraud, J. (Contributor) & Jessell, M. (Contributor), Zenodo, 24 Aug 2017
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.848225, https://zenodo.org/record/848225#.WoToDmf187w
Dataset: Behavioural response of southern right whales (Eubalaena<|fim_middle|>5061/dryad.3877q7d, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.3877q7d
Single-cell visualization indicates direct role of sponge host in uptake of dissolved organic matter
Achlatis, M. (Creator), Pernice, M. (Creator), Green, K. (Creator), De Goeij, J. (Creator), Guagliardo, P. (Creator), Kilburn, M. (Creator), Hoegh-Guldberg, O. (Creator) & Dove, S. (Creator), DRYAD, 3 Apr 2020
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.7wm37pvng, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.7wm37pvng
Data from: The rise and fall of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity during ecosystem retrogression
Krüger, M. (Creator), Teste, F. (Creator), Laliberte, E. (Creator), Lambers, H. (Creator), Coghlan, M. (Creator), Zemunik, G. (Creator) & Bunce, M. (Creator), DRYAD, 28 Aug 2015
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.tq0ft, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.tq0ft
Data from: High levels of polyandry, but limited evidence for multiple paternity, in wild populations of the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus)
Loo Luy, J. (Creator), Kennington, J. (Creator), De Lestang, S. (Creator), How, J. (Creator) & Evans, J. (Creator), DRYAD, 14 Feb 2019
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.pj5sf05, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.pj5sf05
Data from: Isolation and no-entry marine reserves mitigate anthropogenic impacts on grey reef shark behavior
Juhel, J. (Creator), Vigliola, L. (Creator), Wantiez, L. (Creator), Letessier, T. B. (Creator), Meeuwig, J. (Creator) & Mouillot, D. (Creator), DRYAD, 28 Feb 2019
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.3ht7gr3, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.3ht7gr3
GSM2043611: villous_S14
Buckberry, S. (Creator) & Roberts, C. T. (Creator), Gene Expression Omnibus (NCBI), 31 Aug 2016
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSM2043611
ASKAP/WALLABY Early Science Project AS035 - HI Spectral Cube of the NGC7162 Galaxy Group
Reynolds, T. (Creator), Westmeier, T. (Creator), Staveley-Smith, L. (Creator), Elagali, A. (Creator), For, B. (Creator), Kleiner, D. (Creator), Koribalski, B. (Creator), Lee-Waddell, K. (Creator), Madrid Gamboa, J. (Creator), Popping, A. (Creator), Rhee, J. (Creator), Whiting, M. (Creator) & Wong, I. (Creator), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 4 Oct 2018
DOI: 10.25919/5bdc58796d9f4, https://doi.org/10.25919%2F5bdc58796d9f4 | australis) to whale watching in south-west Western Australia.
Lumley, B. (Creator), Mendeley Data, 9 Dec 2021
DOI: 10.17632/hbn62fgss3.2, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/hbn62fgss3
Hobbs, G. (Creator), Manchester, D. (Creator), Sarkissian, J. (Creator), Bailes, M. (Creator), Bhat, R. (Creator), Keith, M. (Creator), Coles, W. (Creator), van Straten, W. (Creator), Toomey, L. (Creator), Russell, C. (Creator), Oslowski, S. (Creator), Kerr, M. (Creator), Dempsey, J. (Creator), Shannon, R. (Creator), Wang, J. (Creator), Levin, Y. (Creator), Wen, L. (Creator), Zhu, X. (Creator), Dai, S. (Creator), Reardon, D. J. (Creator), Spiewak, R. (Contributor), Zhang, L. (Creator) & Parthasarathy, A. (Creator), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 27 Mar 2019
DOI: 10.25919/5c9b8b0847132, https://doi.org/10.25919%2F5c9b8b0847132
Zhang, S. (Creator), Manchester, D. (Creator), Staveley-Smith, L. (Creator), Hobbs, G. (Creator), Toomey, L. (Creator), Dai, S. (Creator), Deng, X. (Creator), Zhang, L. (Creator), Russell, C. (Creator), Wang, S. (Creator), Wu, X. (Creator), Luo, R. (Creator) & Feng, Y. (Creator), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 19 Feb 2021
DOI: 10.25919/5wfx-4c69, https://data.csiro.au/collections/collection/CIcsiro:49171v1/DItrue
Land surface temperature and urban heat island estimates for Australian urban centres
Caccetta, P. (Creator), Devereux, D. (Creator), Amati, M. (Creator), Boruff, B. (Creator), Kaspar, J. (Contributor), Phelan, K. (Contributor) & Saunders, A. (Creator), CSIRO Data Access Portal, 16 Oct 2017
DOI: 10.4225/08/59bf0ce837385, https://doi.org/10.4225%2F08%2F59bf0ce837385
Data from: Seeds in motion: genetic assignment and hydrodynamic models demonstrate concordant patterns of seagrass dispersal
Sinclair, E. (Creator), Ruiz-Montoya, L. (Creator), Krauss, S. (Creator), Anthony, J. (Creator), Hovey, R. (Creator), Lowe, R. (Creator) & Kendrick, G. (Creator), DRYAD, 31 Oct 2018
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.8s3n710, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.8s3n710
Data from: Phenotypic plasticity in genitalia: baculum shape responds to sperm competition risk in house mice
André, G. I. (Creator), Firman, R. (Creator) & Simmons, L. (Creator), DRYAD, 20 Jun 2018
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.57v6627, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.57v6627
Data from: Sexual selection across sensory modalities: female choice of male behavioral and gustatory displays
Berson, J. (Creator) & Simmons, L. (Creator), DRYAD, 10 May 2018
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.8p81b6h, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.8p81b6h
Male reproductive traits among natural populations of P. guentheri
Rudin-Bitterli, T. (Creator), Mitchell, N. (Creator) & Evans, J. (Contributor), DRYAD, 8 Sep 2020
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.bk3j9kd8d, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.bk3j9kd8d
Data from: Population density mediates the interaction between pre- and post-mating sexual selection
McCullough, E. L. (Creator), Buzatto, B. (Creator) & Simmons, L. (Creator), DRYAD, 13 Feb 2018
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I Never Thought Westerns Were For Black Folks — Until I Watched The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall Tackles the History of Black Cowboys
5 November 2021 by Njera Perkins
The Harder They Fall is proof that untold history can command the big screen. For so long, Westerns have been oversaturated with images<|fim_middle|> these powerful personas in a way I could've only dreamed. It warmed my heart to see us reclaim what has always been rightfully ours.
In IndieWire, filmmaker Samuels shares a popular sentiment that many Black people and people of colour share when it comes to seeing themselves reflected in mainstream media. "As a child, you see all these things on television, and you just love what you're given," he says. "Then you get to an age where you want to start seeing yourself." I can definitely relate to his words. Growing up, I was just happy to see someone, anyone, who even remotely looked like me onscreen — no matter how good or bad the content actually was. This stark lack of accurate representation made me desperate to see any diversity. So in a way, I settled for whatever I could get. As an adult, I recognise the importance of Black representation, but it's so much more than that. We also need the right kind of representation — the kind we can enjoy with pride.
I admire that Samuel chose to create The Harder They Fall — a rarely-explored story in American culture. He wanted to finally put an end to the myth that Black cowboys do not exist — and I'm glad that's the larger conversation taking place right now. According to him, Black people were actually the ones telling him Black cowboys did not exist in the Old West. "I was like, 'All right, I'm going to dead this argument once and forever,'" he said. "Because when I do this film, it's going to have all real characters in it that really existed.'" That's what makes The Harder They Fall such a compelling film. It draws on historical context to add more authenticity and include the diverse stories of real-life Black figures from the Old West — like Bass Reeves (Lindo), Rufus Buck (Elba), and Cherokee Bill (Stanfield). It's unearthing a part of Black history that we should have learned in schools.
"It's unearthing a part of Black history that we should have learned in schools."
The history of Black American cowboys is a crucial missing chapter in our culture. It's the same story for a lot of Black history; racism and discrimination are responsible for the erasure of their rich legacy in the West. Historians estimated that one in four cowboys were Black during the 19th century. But you wouldn't guess that statistic just by looking at the number of Western films with major Black characters. Just thinking about the idea of Black cowboys is something many couldn't have fathomed before The Harder They Fall. "When a person sees a Black cowboy and they think that idea doesn't make sense because all we've ever seen are white cowboys, you would be 100% factually wrong," TikTok user positiveaf pointed out in a video last month. "You're seeing a John Wayne or a Clint Eastwood, what you're actually seeing is a very poor imitation of a famous Black cowboy." Even the term cowboy — which he also points out is rooted in racism — was inspired by Black people.
Let's also not forget the trailblazing Black women of the Wild West who are hardly ever acknowledged. The Harder They Fall brings their stories to the big screen, and it doesn't go unnoticed. I love that Stagecoach Mary is a businesswoman whose saloons elevate the fictional town of Douglastown, and even those stretching all the way to Texas. And Treacherous Trudy Smith embodies the persona of a woman who asserts herself as her own boss. Even their final fight together shows how these strong, independent women matching brawn showcases their power. The meaningful contributions of Black women of the Wild West include building towns, schools, and churches. They're worthy of more than just a footnote in our nation's history.
The Harder They Fall isn't just another blockbuster movie — it's a cultural experience. It deserves to be felt, heard, and digested on a grand stage that only a cinema can provide. We've already been robbed of this part of our culture due to erasure for too long. So don't cheat yourself out of this rare experience by simply watching the film on your couch. Bear witness to it in person. Because without Black people, there would be no such thing as a cowboy.
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I never had much interest in watching Western movies; they just didn't seem like my cup of tea. Mainly because I never saw anyone who looked like me represented — until The Harder They Fall came along — that is. As soon as I heard that an all-Black cast full of powerhouse actors — including Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield, Delroy Lindo, Danielle Deadwyler, and Edi Gathegi — would tackle a Western, I made it my business to support its opening day in cinemas.
"I recognise the importance of Black representation, but it's so much more than that."
You know the phrase, "Seeing is believing?" I wasn't sure of my expectations for the star-packed film, but I knew I had to see what a Black Western film could really look like — and the sight was magnificent. Seeing King, Beetz, and Deadwyler all in their gorgeous shades and hues grace the screen as principal characters was beyond moving. I couldn't keep the smile off my face as I watched them demand everyone's attention like the total badasses they are. I laughed at the jokes, I cried when some of the characters went up in smoke, I swooned when Nat Love and Stagecoach Mary shared intimate moments filled with love, and I wholeheartedly beamed with joy. I was so immensely proud to see my people — Black people — embody | 347 |
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Elad Gil on writing, building, and investing for the future
Tips on writing, building with impact, and investing for the future
By Vidushi (Mishti) Sharma | Jul 9, 2020
This Wednesday, we hosted our first Highlighter Live town hall with Elad Gil on the High Growth Handbook. We loved the vibrant, participatory discussion—here are our key takeaways.
I - Writing and the Startup Landscape
On the process of writing High Growth Handbook: The book started as a series of blog posts on questions that Elad and his friends faced with their own companies. "Repetition and consistency" helped him build a body of work subconsciously over time. "Once every n posts you'll have something really good, but it takes many good posts to build up a corpus."
What changed after Stripe Press published the collection as a book? "One thing that really surprised me is that once you have a physical book, people start treating your writing very differently, like it suddenly has a level of seriousness that, if it was a website, people wouldn't have treated the same."
On the changes in the startup landscape:
1- Founders no longer hire external executive CEOs. "When Facebook hired Sheryl Sanberg as COO instead of CEO, there was a really big shift in how VC and founder communities thought about companies."
2- Companies are staying private longer. The mid-to-late stage private market functions like a small public market in providing liquidity. For comparison, Amazon had IPO'd after two years in business at approximately a $500-800M valuation; Yahoo was in the same range. Things started to shift after the dotcom bubble collapsed, when Sarbanes Oxley made it harder to go public and later-stage/founder friendly capital started to emerge from funds like DST. (Interesting note: DST's round with FB was actually a down round, but no one ever talks about that now— "down rounds are treated as terrible events, though they are just another financing event.")
3- Megafunds have had<|fim_middle|>21 Highlighter Inc.
How it works Blog | ripple effects, including inflated valuations, huge rounds, and overcapitalization for certain companies.
On developing product building skills: Work on great products. New grads should ask, "where are there really interesting things being built in a repeated way at scale?" Those are the places to best learn the discipline of being a product manager or building products—which is different from side projects and experimentation.
And if you're a founder, hire experts. "Bill Gates in the early Microsoft days was notorious for hiring in COOs who he'd learn from—he'd replace them every 24-48 months to then learn from the next person at the next scale."
On "bad growth": There are two kinds of "bad growth" — (A) growth engines attached to products that aren't working, and (B) viral loops that drop users onto products they don't care about, with high churn.
In contrast, he said, "the companies with the rawest product-market fit are ones where the product, despite being broken, has so many people trying to use it that the market pulls the product out of the company. Twitter, when I was there, was a great example—the site was falling over, it was barely usable because it was always down, but the market need was so strong.
One sign of raw product-market fit is when something has grown despite itself. That's when you know you need to build out the basic engine to keep scaling."
On angel investing: Emphasize product market, team quality, and ethics. "Does a product fit the market and [is the team] building something interesting relative to it?...I've seen really great people [get crushed] in terrible markets."
Great products are definitionally non-obvious, "things that are weird or feel small, have a new technology breakthrough, or where the market seems crowded but no one's actually doing it well," as was the case with Dropbox, Box, or Stripe.
II - How to think about career & making an impact
Elad emphasized that there are many different ways individuals and companies can have impact—from grassroots social entrepreneurship to working in big tech—and urged people to "turn down the judgement" and find the path that best suits their skills and interests. Most importantly, he advised, "find people who are optimistic, smart, and focus on doing good work."
Don't overinterpret what is "good" vs. "bad" work: "When I started Color Genomics, which was initially focused on breast and ovarian cancer risk, people would call me and ask, 'Isn't it great that you're finally working on something meaningful?'
Before this, I'd worked at Twitter, which was part of the Arab Spring, or Google, which had provided enormous transparency and access to information...I always found that kind of statement very odd. Working on cancer was incredibly rewarding and important, but that doesn't mean the other things were not."
There are many ways an individual can have social impact: "Some of the people [who have] the biggest social impact either build a platform, join a platform, or make a ton of money and then invest it into social change. All those forms are legitimate; the path is an individual choice.
You can start a very mission-driven company like Stripe, which participates in climate change and a variety of relevant issues. You could [join] Tesla or SpaceX which is clearly on a mission. Or you could [do] great work at [a company], amass wealth, and then donate that wealth to things that are important societally."
Sometimes mission & work go hand in hand; otherwise, there are other ways to express social impact. If you're very successful at building an internal ops tool, you might build the "platform, skills, and network to go and do really important things that you care about."
...And there are many ways for a company to have impact, too: "Color was mission-driven from day 1...but there are other companies that don't start off as mission-driven, or start off as a hybrid. Google's initial mission statement was to organize the world's information and to make it accessible and useful…
Climate change is [an area] where I'm seeing a lot of people coming out of companies like Stripe really trying to contribute the skillsets they've developed over time."
Contributing to technological progress can yield dramatic results: "In the early 2000s, a lot of people spoke about the digital divide...[MIT was] going to build a $100 computer, because they were worried that people would get left behind... Then, smartphones came around and it was 'game over.'
The market doesn't always solve these problems, but contributing to technological progress [can dramatically cut costs] in multiple areas, and that tends to benefit the people who are the poorest in the world, in some cases in a disproportionate manner. I think people often forget that [technology drives cost down] and areas that are largely unaffected by technology so far—education, healthcare, real estate—are ballooning cost and hurting people."
Bottom line: Find a group that uplifts and challenges you: Elad expressed concern at "the degree to which cynicism has become pervasive around what technology can do to help people":
"There was a young founder, 21 or 22 years old, who I was once helping out. At a dinner party...he said he wanted to start a company to help others. Someone at the party started laughing and said, 'That's so stupid—you sound like someone out of [the show] Silicon Valley.'
[I told him] to find new friends! Hang out with people who actually believe in building things for others that are helpful for the world...You're not going to do a moon landing if somebody constantly tells you about how hard the physics are, or says 'why would you go to the moon'?"
III - Present & Future
What interesting non-obvious markets have developed in the next few months?
Social products: "There's a generational opportunity [in social products]...people are stuck at home and more hesitant to go and see people in person. This is a moment in time where you can try a lot of these things. Clubhouse [is] an example."
Vertical SaaS/remote work: "The penetration of distributed work was quite low, [but now is] something everybody is forced to do...Things like Zoom obviously benefit, but there are probably half a dozen other products to build...the non-obvious thing is what to build— what's the permutation that'll work?
People have been trying some of these things for years; I've funded a number of companies that have failed that focused on remote work 2-3 years ago and couldn't get the strong adoption they can now."
Elad's personal goals for the next decade: Family, society, and contributing locally to the tech community. "There was a really strong ethos of giving back when I showed up. When I moved out here, I slept on a friend of a friend's couch for the first month or two...people just helped each other. I was lucky to fall in with a good group of people; I want to keep contributing to that trend."
IV: A Question for Us
What's the coming social product of the next 1-3 years? "Between WebRTC and people getting stuck at home, I've been spending a lot of time on niche social products and different websites and university programs...little bits and pieces of interestingness are starting to emerge. Stay tuned in the next few weeks for an experimental project Elad is building with a friend!
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Compromising on accommodation in order to make the travel budget last longer can be a good strategy, especially when you are young. But once you're past the hostel age, nasty budget hotel rooms can be a real downer, particularly for the solo traveler.
Why? Think about it. You've just spent the day traipsing all over Venice, or Paris, or anywhere that's new and exciting. You are in love with the place. You've finished the day with the best meal of your life in a local neighborhood. You've had a glimpse of how the locals really live. Suddenly you are in a loveless hotel room. All alone. Those stained carpets and garish furnishings really hurt your soul, because you are tired, you crave a little tlc and you so want to feel like you belong here.
At least that's how I feel in a new place. As I get older, friendly accommodation is high on my list. It comforts me and gives me that feeling of home, even if it's just for a night. A dingy hotel room? Makes me want to sob into my pillow.
Thanks to Airbnb, I no longer have to do loveless hotels. "Belong everywhere" is their motto and it fits my way of traveling!
Airbnb is a worldwide accommodation service and part of the shared economy. It means you can rent someone's spare room, or the entire home or apartment, the granny flat, even the treehouse. It's up to you. You can search the Airbnb website to find the type of accommodation that fits your budget, taste, and style of traveling. Essentially Airbnb offers you unique stays in peoples' homes. It's always cheaper than a hotel room and it always comes with a whole lot more flair and character than a hotel room.
A host will build their reputation through guest reviews. That means you, the guest, can determine their ratings through your feedback.
Your honest review will help others decide whether a place is for them. But please don't be unkind. If a host didn't promise essentials like tea and coffee, then don't complain if you don't find them.
And it works the other way round. A host will assess you as a guest. If you've been tidy and respectful of their place, or if you broke the rules and threw a loud party, your hosts will be able to let other hosts know through their reviews of you. Both host and guest reviews will only be made public once both parties have completed their reviews. It's a great system that keeps everybody accountable.
You will quickly learn how to read descriptions and reviews to find the place that suits your needs. Be careful and read the fine print and guest rules. I recently booked an apartment in Berlin owned by a working family with young kids. In order to fit guest arrivals in with their busy lives, they wanted to know my exact arrival time 3 weeks in advance and only accepted check-ins between 6pm and 10pm. That didn't suit me at all, because I wanted to feel free to jump on a train whenever I felt like it. But it was all there in the fine print which I neglected to read. My mistake.
And just as hotel photos can be deceiving, Airbnb photos can be deceiving. But many places are actually photographed by an Airbnb team member, and you will be able to see on the website whether or not photos have been verified by Airbnb. And other users will say so also in their feedback if a place pretends to be what it's not. So, make sure you read those reviews.
I had my first experience with Airbnb when I ventured solo into honeymoon land on Kauai island, Hawaii. I had just turned 50, I was single and the mere thought of happy couples strolling into the sunset made me feel uneasy about traveling solo.
I jumped on the Airbnb website and found myself an affordable charming, self-contained cottage in a quiet surbuban street in Kapaa'. As I parked my rented car on the lawn, the next<|fim_middle|> to attend a three day wedding in our street. We would never had that kind of experience had we chosen to stay in one of the hotels in the city centre where every second Egyptian will beg you to visit their shop or come on a sightseeing tour.
Our host, well, he was very Egyptian. He rang me frequently to see if we were ok or needed his help. It was his way of making sure he'd get some baksheesh. Of course you don't usually have to tip your host, but this was Egypt and we took it in our stride. We sat him down one evening and explained about cultural differences. He got the hint and we had a great time.
It makes for better memories. Do you really want to remember that cheap and nasty hotel room with the smelly toilet? Hell no! But you'll remember that quaint attic in Paris with the purple cushions for a lifetime!
Read the reviews very carefully to find a place that suits your specific needs.
Book a place that has had many recent positive reviews. Choose your host well. As a precaution, you might like to opt for a female, a family or a couple.
Communicate with your host. Don't be shy and ask questions to get the answers you need.
When I am only visiting a place for a night or on my way to the airport, it's sometimes easier and even cheaper to book into a hotel. Because they will hold your luggage until you depart, or if you need to check in early. It can be a real bother if you have little time, to have to worry about working in with your host's schedule to check you in.
Thanks for that Kirsten, very useful information. | door neighbor hollered a friendly aloha, and bingo, I felt instantly at home. My hosts asked me to come over to the main house for a glass of wine and and a chat. I ended up being so busy each day taking mini road trips around the island, I never got to have another glass of wine with my hosts. But I never for a moment felt lonely, because I knew I had instant company right next door.
Airbnb is build on trust. Users build up their credible online profiles through reviews and recommendations. As of this year, Airbnb also requires all users to become verified by submitting photo Id such as your scanned passport or drivers license. Airbnb does not actually do safety checks, but it holds the scanned Id in its files.
You do get to communicate with your host through private messages and that will also tell you a lot about your host.
I make sure I read the reviews really carefully. They usually give reliable clues on how guests and hosts have interacted and communicated. If you search the net, sure you will find some horror stories. I personally have only had good experiences.
I find Airbnb works just about anywhere, whether you looking for a city pad in a cool neighborhood, a quaint beachside shack or an entire castle, though I haven't tried that one yet.
Take my example in Kyoto. I booked a room in an apartment that was shared with other guests. The owner gave precise indications on how to get there from the station, she picked me up at the bus stop and provided lovely welcome snacks and tea.
The real bonus was the fact that she spoke very good English and was able to assist me with finding my way around Kyoto, suggesting places to go and writing out addresses and places in kanji for the taxi driver to find. The other guests turned out to be great company, a couple of US based postgraduate students, fluent in Japanese and English. We shared academic interests, had some lovely conversations and I benefited from their knowledge about Kyoto. And I never felt lonely. In fact, after a few days, I felt like living in a share house back in my Uni days.
But sharing a home, especially the bathroom, might not be everybody's cup of tea. I find that after many days on the road, it helps me recharge my batteries if I can retreat into my own domain and be king of the castle for a day or a week. There are so many great apartments or cute granny flats in all price ranges on Airbnb, it'll make you come up with wild travel plans. Why not go and live like a local in Reykjavík for a week? Or Havana? New York anyone?
Sometimes it's great to hook up with your besties or family somewhere and get a big old house and feel like you're home. In December I visited the beautiful city of Luxor in Egypt. Because of the current political situation, hotel rooms were actually quite affordable. But they looked either dingy or garish or both. And given that we were traveling as a group of three, an apartment made a whole lot more sense.
On that occasion I took a bit of a gamble, but it paid off. I fell in love with the photos of a beautifully furnished apartment, on the other side of the Nile amidst fields of sugar cane in a rural village. The only available review sounded fake, but I went with my gut instinct and was rewarded with a real gem.
We had access to a three story house, rooftop terrace and large and beautifully decorated backyard. There were enough separate seating areas for each of us and we had to drag ourselves away to go into town each day. In fact it didn't take long before the local villagers invited us for tea in their homes and | 752 |
This paper examines<|fim_middle|> The paper explores the ways in which behaviour is integrated into the reproduction of these developmental processes. One important conclusion of the analysis is that there is no reason to suppose that the rate of evolutionary change is limited, as evolutionary psychologists, in particular, have supposed, by the mechanisms for genetic transmission. This analysis also contributes to a broader picture which recognizes that biological entities are typically the sites of intersection of multiple processes, often on very different time scales. This is, indeed, a central reason why (more or less stabilized) processes must be treated as more fundamental than stable things in biology. The paper concludes with some reflections on how best to understand the flexibility of human nature. | the evolution of behaviour within a general perspective that sees evolution as the recurrence of processes, facilitated by a variety of behavioural and material inputs into development throughout the life cycle. | 33 |
I am an investment junkie. I have spent years learning as much as I can about investing through both formal education (I have an MBA with a concentration in Analytical Finance) and my own reading and research. Unfortunately, I haven't discovered any methods for getting rich quick. In fact, I haven't discovered any method for beating the market average by even a modest amount which doesn't require taking on some additional risk. (Is anyone still reading?) Instead, I've become convinced that a low-cost, index-fund-based approach is the best choice for nearly all investors.
This may sound like a disappointing conclusion. Is it a waste of time and money to spend time studying your investment options? Should all investors simply<|fim_middle|> the books reviewed to the analysis topics.
great blog, enjoy reading most of your post and have learnt alot from them. | put all their money in a Wilshire 5000 index fund? Are even the most motivated and intelligent investors destined to average investment performance?
Fortunately, I don't think time and money spent on investment education is wasted. The best answer for most investors is still a bit more complex than a total market index fund. The investor looking to optimize their portfolio still faces many difficult decisions regarding asset allocation, tax strategy, rebalancing strategy, saving levels during portfolio accumulation, withdrawal rates in retirement, etc. I believe that an investor who analyzes these decisions carefully has a good chance at reaching their goals sooner and outperforming the vast majority of their friends and colleagues in the process. In addition, any investor will face many distractions and temptations over the course of an investing lifetime, and an educated investor is more likely to ignore these distractions and stay the course.
As the name suggests, this blog is targeted at investors who want to see the data and do the analysis for themselves. I have found that most of my understanding of investing has come from sitting down and working through the numbers; I need to see it to believe it. I plan to discuss a variety of topics, and I will "show my work" at each step of the way by providing the spreadsheet, data, or program used to generate my conclusions. In many cases, my analysis will be based on the research of others, and I'll provide references to these sources. Also, I'm planning to do all the analysis using software which is available for free. Spreadsheets will be created using Google Docs, and more advanced regression and simulation programs will be written in either Octave (a free Matlab clone) or R (an open-source statistical program). Documentation and tutorials are available on the web for each of these programs.
Finally, as a supplement to my posts on investing, I also plan to review some of my favorite investing books. The books reviewed will include popular investing titles as well as more technical books for those who want to dig a little deeper. I'll try to relate | 412 |
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A Mrs Pollifax Mystery
The last thing Mrs Pollifax expects to find in her closet is a young woman hiding.
Kadi Hopkirk insists that she is being followed by two men in a dirty white van. Under the cover of darkness, Mrs Pollifax tries to drive Kadi back home, only to have a dark green sedan give them a run for their money and, she begins to suspect, their lives.
Ever resourceful, Mrs P. puts in a call for help to her CIA colleague, Carstairs, who installs them in a safe house. Before she knows it, a dash to safety expands into an assignment that leads to hair-trigger violence in exotic places …
Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most unlikely and lovable of international spies.
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Editorial reviews:
"Mrs Pollifax is an enchantress." New York Times
"Mrs Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with." Toronto Star
"Filled with adventures–and misadventures–but through it all Mrs Pollifax is triumphant." Booklist
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"The pace never flags, bolstered by the shrewd Mrs P. and a host of well-defined characters who all work their surprising wiles." Publishers Weekly
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"How can a sweet little old lady get into so much trouble? Mrs Pollifax is a gem and a hoot!"
"A book that gives you a big smile on every page. I'm looking forward to my next Mrs Pollifax adventure."
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Why Ogier wasn't Friday's biggest<|fim_middle|>023
Rovanperä wins SS8, Ogier still in control | winner
Pierre-Louis Loubet's determination to make it through the day was deeply impressive
Photography by M-Sport
Words by Rob Hansford
Growing up, we're often told that it's not the winning that matters, it's the taking part.
Naturally, in motorsport that's just not the reality. If you don't win, you don't make it to the top-tier championships.
So looking at the leaderboard at the end of Friday on the Monte Carlo Rally, you'd be forgiven for writing Pierre-Louis Loubet's day off.
After eight stages, he's 29th overall and just over 11 and a half minutes behind rally leader Sébastien Ogier. That's a disaster, right?
On the one hand yes, but on another it's a victory in itself that he managed to even finish the day.
It had been a steady start to the rally for Loubet, but he was quietly building his confidence and his pace until SS5 where his day took an almighty twist, literally, as he slid off the road, hit a sign-post and lost the power steering on his M-Sport Puma Rally1.
He made it to the end of the stage, losing a minute and a half in the process, but with the damage to his power-steering – and considering the fact he was heading for a tire fitting zone not a mid-day service – many just assumed he would retire for the day and get the car fixed so he could continue tomorrow.
Turning a rally car without power-steering is no easy feat. It's nigh on impossible to move the steering wheel, and to do it for a single stage is an endurance test alone. But Loubet still had three stages to do. It was an impossibility surely?
Well, as it turns out, it wasn't.
Maybe Loubet is really the Hulk, or even Hercules. Who knows, but his performance felt almost other-wordly to some extent.
Listen to the onboard footage and you can hear him groaning in pain as he attempts to navigate his car through the next 32 miles.
Grit, determination and a dose of adrenalin pulled Loubet through.
Speaking at the end of the day he said that his arms weren't too bad. You wait until the lactic acid kicks in on Saturday. You'll feel it then!
But despite how difficult the task ahead was, Loubet completed it – without pulling over, without losing a ridiculous amount of time.
In the end, Loubet lost around 10 minutes by pushing on, but while there was a lot of short term pain, there's definitely a heavy dose of long-term gain, for retiring would have cost him four times more.
Nobody would have blamed Loubet for taking the easy option, most people would. But despite knowing how physically tough and painful it was going to be, he did it anyway.
And this is why Loubet is a winner on Friday night.
Relatively speaking he might be out of the game when it comes to a result, but the fact that approach came to mind without hesitation and that he then pulled it off with limited time loss demonstrates not only how smart he is, but also the potential that underlies him.
It was a very clever approach and it won't have gone unnoticed. Not to mention the fact that M-Sport now believe he's some kind of superhero.
But while some will be scouring the results this evening and then assuming he's a loser disregarding the context, the reality is Ogier wasn't the biggest winner on Friday. Loubet was.
Words:Rob Hansford
Tags: Monte Carlo Rally, Pierre-Louis Loubet, WRC, WRC 2023
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3 Reasons Stanford Will Have A Great 2016 Season
Looking Ahead, Stanford Has The Makeup Of A Team Poised For Greatness
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Kir<|fim_middle|> in the PAC-12 better suited to handle major roster changes than this man. He has his system and knows how to get the players to buy into it. He is the kind of master motivator every University looks to hire as a coach.
2) Christian McCaffrey
Coach Shaw can take a sigh of relief knowing he has the young stud Christian McCaffrey around for another season. McCaffrey will no doubt be asked to shoulder the workload this year. It's unclear if he will be able to match the same level of production he had last season, but he will certainly put forth his best effort. He has never been a player to take days off. With him in the backfield, it will give whoever steps in as the new starting QB a great deal of confidence knowing he has one of the NCAA's best runners as a primary weapon.
3) Unfinished Business
Last season can be summed up with one word; Incomplete. While 2015 can certainly be considered a success, the Cardinal couldn't quite get over the hump and make it to the Promise Land. Christian McCaffrey was a finalist, but didn't win the Heisman. Stanford came close to, but didn't make it into the playoffs. When you come so close to achieving ultimate victory and fall short, it eats away at your psyche. There is no doubt that everyone who will be returning to the field for the 2016 season has last years shortcomings fresh in their minds. There will be no slow start this time. There will be no room given to the underdogs for an upset. This will be the year Coach Shaw and company come out of the tunnel in week one on a mission. 2016 is going to be a very fun season to watch. | by Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Hogan is gone. Austin Hooper is gone. Devon Cajuste is gone. There is no doubt that the Cardinal will have a tough time finding ways to replace the talent that won't be returning to The Farm for the 2016 season. David Shaw once again has his work cut out for him. Despite all of this, Stanford will contend for the PAC-12 North crown once again. As a matter of fact, I believe this could be their best season in years. Here is why.
1) David Shaw
Coach Shaw has proven himself to be the best coach in the conference. After last season, his record as Stanford's head coach is now 54-14. He has yet to have a losing record, and during his time at the helm he has seen a great deal of changes, both to the roster and the staff. There is no other coach | 188 |
This seaside art print is an original print – a linocut. It is inspired by the English coast, with its wide sweeping bays and multiple headlands, though in truth it could be any coastline where the sea has created such a view. The three headlands recede into the distance while the sea splashes us in the face!
Evoking those breathtaking sunny days beside the sea, with endless cloudless skies, vivid blues, a brisk breeze and hazy distant horizons.
The original print was put through the printmaker's press three times, each time with a different colour and more of the lino cut-away. This is called the 'reduction-cut' way of making an original linocut. It means there is no road back if<|fim_middle|> a great deal character and texture in each print. Because each print has it's own distinctiveness it's called a variable edition. This quality is often why collectors prefer hand made prints like mine.
Selected for the 2011 Open Art Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, Hull UK. | you make a mistake! The third colour was individually painted onto the carved lino using a paint brush, rather than applied using a roller as is more usual. As a result. the sea has | 39 |
U.S<|fim_middle|>' offers. By taking these steps, you'll not only protect yourself, but also help to protect everyone else at the same time."
Click here for more information on Sophos' Naked Security site. | . Tops Countries Sending Out Spam
Jul 18, 2013 | Research
The United States tops the list when it comes to spam relaying countries, covering the second quarter of 2013, a new survey said.
As the U.S. retains the top spot among spam-relaying countries, Belarus made a big jump into second place. And three new countries enter the top twelve –Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Argentina, while three other countries exit — France, Peru and South Korea, according to the report from security firm Sophos.
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With more than a billion people and an increasing demand for Internet access in both countries, it's not surprising to see China and India on the list. With more than 300 million people and the lion's share of the world's Internet connectivity, it's also no shock the U.S. leads outright.
Although the top 12 tells us which country's computers end up delivering spam, it doesn't identify the location of the spammers. That's because most spam sends out indirectly these days. The type of spam sent out includes:
• Phishing emails: These try to lure you into entering passwords into mock-ups of a real site such as your bank or your webmail account.
• Malware links: These urge you to click links that put you directly in harm's way by taking your browser to hacked websites.
• Malware deliveries: These use false pretences, such as fake invoices, to trick you into opening infected attachments.
• Identity theft: These invite you to reply with personally identifiable information, often by claiming to offer work from home opportunities.
• Investment scams: These talk up investment plans that are at best unregulated and at worst completely fraudulent.
• Advance fee fraud: These promise wealth or romance, but there are all sorts of fees, bribes and payments to hand over first.
This survey "tells us how spam gets relayed from the crooks to their potential victims," said Paul Ducklin, Sophos security evangelist. "Even if you're the most law-abiding citizen of the most law-abiding country in the world, you might be helping to project your own country into the Dirty Dozen if you don't take security seriously on your own computer. It may sound corny, but security really does begin at home."
There are a few simple precautions that can help enormously, Ducklin said. These include "timely security patching, an up-to-date anti-virus and a healthy skepticism about unwanted attachments and 'too good to be true | 552 |
Curtains are a fantastic starter project<|fim_middle|> closed. Now, living in a house that's a couple floors above street level, I still love them because my neighbors' houses are pretty close to mine and if I forget to open my curtains, my plants are still happy with all the sunlight.
I hope you enjoy making curtains. | for anyone learning how to sew and a fun, easy, and satisfying project for someone who already knows how to sew.
Living in street-level apartment by myself years back, I realized that I had a sunlight vs. privacy dilemma. With full-length curtains, I could have privacy and with cafe or no curtains I could have sunlight, but I couldn't have both.
My windows were low enough and close enough to the street that even in the daylight it was pretty easy to see into my apartment from the street. My mother has always had cafe curtains in her kitchen, which I love because they let so much light in, but because her apartment is on the second floor they also afford her privacy. As I thought about it, I realized that making full length curtains with sheer fabric on the top half, and opaque fabric on the bottom half, solved my problem really well. The sheer fabric obscured the view into my apartment enough during the day and at night to give me privacy but also let a ton of sunlight in if I chose to keep them | 208 |
onder<|fim_middle|> owning such a fasinating example. However I would certainly be most grateful to hear from anyone who has any ideas or information on this subject!
very original and interesting three train quarter chiming iron ting-tang. Truly a one-off special Whitehaven clock.
howing the beautifully engraved dial centre of the rare ting-tang.
And enraved by the same engraver used for ting-tang.
howing the superb brass dial.
The fine original iron hands original. | fully original and unique 8-day, three train quarter chiming 'iron' ting-tang by Thomas Royle, who was working in Whitehaven (Cumberland) during the 1730s, before moving to Liverpool around 1750. It is extraordinary in having a massive and heavily built iron ting-tang movement , with thick iron plates, pillars and iron backcock. The clock performs one ting-tang (on two bells), at quarter past, two at half past, three at quarter to, four ting-tangs on the hour, followed by the hour strike, which is done on a third and and seperate bell. The 14-inch square brass dial is exceptionally handsome and needs to be large to allow for the wide set of the three winding squares for the three seperate trains. The dial centre is most beautifully engraved in a type of scrolling leafwork and floral design. There is herringbone engraving to the dial edges making it an attractive border. The spandrels are a large cherub-head form and very pleasing. The finely cut blue- steel hands are original. The chapter ring is signed at the bottom in the usual manner Thomas Royle without placename. However interestingly there is further engaving to the dial centre and executed by the same hand which reads ` Ex Dono Jno Whitehead`. This means `the gift of John Whitehead`. It is also dated 1744. The original and extremely heavy, high quality solid oak case has a long shaped door top and is typical of the area and period.The hood door with four beautifully turned pillars has an interesting fretwork panel. The whole clock is in a wonderful original condition suggesting that the clock has been well looked after.
iscovered and illustrated many years ago by Brian Loomes, this interesting and heavy-duty longcase was probably commissioned by John Whitehead as a 'one-off 'and purpose made by Thomas Royle - but for whom - remains a mystery? The excellent original condition of its oak case, suggests that it has been very well looked after and that it was given pride of place somewhere! John Ogden of Bainbridge made a unique six bell quarter chiming clock for a convent in the 1690s and it makes sense to me that this clock by Royle may have been made for a similar purpose. Interestingly Thomas Royle did not include the place name 'Whitehaven'on the dial but this may be because the clock was made for a house or institution just outside or near Whitehaven. This could have been a school, workhouse or even offices within a shipping company in the area. However, it was certainly made for an institution or a person who needed to be reminded of the time every fifteen minutes!
e may never find out why or for whom this handsome and heavy duty longcase clock was originally made for, but for me the mystery is part of the excitment that comes with | 593 |
You are kindly invited to spend your holiday in the Posavje region in south-east Slovenia amidst wine-growing hills and thermal springs!
The south-eastern Slovenian region of Posavje offers relaxation, health and recharging. A romantic mosaic of plains, vineyards and castles intertwined with thermal springs is an excellent choice for everyone seeking health, relaxation, active holidays and authentic local cuisine. Treat yourself to some unforgettable holidays!
Unspoiled nature far from the city bustle offers authentic contact with locals, presentation of traditional farming and endless possibilities for outdoor activities. With accommodation provided in traditional rustic vineyard cottages, you will spend your vacation amidst vineyards while indulging in local gastronomic delights and the magnificent panorama. Infinite possibilities for hiking and cycling the backroads are available all four seasons of the year. Visits to small fruit and vegetable farms, famous also for their variety of meats – charcuterie, offer a spectrum of possibilities and flavours, so treat yourself to this home-made experience.
Diverse inns and restaurants in town offer everything from traditional local cuisine to the modern and creative, plated by experienced chefs. The countryside invites you to excursions and tourist farm visits offering regional, local and house delicacies straight from the produce of Posavje. Welcoming winegrowers from numerous wine cellars will take you on guided wine-tasting tours through their cellars, where you can indulge in their red and white wines. You should also visit the region's unique root cellars, caves dug out of silica sand once used to store produce, but today used as a special setting for wine tasting.
Treat your body to the therapeutic effects of thermal springs<|fim_middle|> island amidst the Krka river, so take a boat or SUP around the island and freshen up in the green Krka river. For a perfect end to an adventuresome day, take a peek into the Kostanjevica karstic cave or set off on one of many hiking tours in the surroundings. | and wellness regimes at the largest Slovenian spa Terme Čatež or at the somewhat more intimate and smaller Terme Paradiso. Both provide preventive, medical and wellness programmes for all generations. Thermal water was discovered in this part of Slovenia by the Romans and has been part of the wellness offer for decades.
Kostanjevica na Krki, the smallest Slovenian town, stands proudly on an | 82 |
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EgSA produces educational satellites for Egyptian universities
EgSA aims to enhance space innovation across 32 engineering and science colleges in Egypt through the educational satellite.
Egyptian Space Agency celebrated the production of the country's first educational satellites (Space Keys) along with several other dignitaries. In attendance were Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research along with the CEO of EgSA, Dr Muhammed Al Qousi, and Dr Mohamed Ibrahim, head of the implementation and satellite testing sector.
Space Keys was conceived to enhance space innovation across 32 engineering and science colleges across Egypt. In addition, the project received support and funding from EgSA and the Egyptian Academy of Science and Technology. Space innovation laboratories are<|fim_middle|> Space Keys
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Dr Khaled Abdul Ghaffar said: "The initiative falls within the framework of the joint space programme between the EgSA and Egyptian universities, to consolidate space technology in different universities, leading to a progressive plan for sustainable development by 2030. To this end, it is necessary to implement projects and create affiliations with different parties to ensure that the goal is met."
He hailed the project as a key avenue to create synergies between the government and universities and to raise the level of awareness of students towards space technology.
Dr Abdul Ghaffar also pointed out that the Egyptian space programme introduced by the government aims to build human and scientific capabilities, help in infrastructure and industrial development, build space missions systems, engage in outer space exploration, and foster cooperation with foreign space agencies. To date, Egypt has entered cooperation agreements with numerous countries and organisations with exceptional experience in several space fields. Furthermore, Egypt has partnered with several universities and research institutes that align with the objectives of the National Space Programme and the development of the right human resources in different space fields.
Space Keys is an educational satellite developed by the EgSA to guide the operation of space innovation in the colleges of engineering and sciences in various Egyptian universities.
Dr Al Qousi, CEO of EgSA, explained that the AfDev satellite project will be introduced to five African countries that have joined the agency (Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Sudan) to implement the African development satellite project to measure and monitor climate change.
Dr Mohamed Ibrahim, head of the implementation and satellite testing sector, and project manager, stated that Space Keys will address many challenges within the National Space Programme, including capacity building and strengthening international relations to ensure that Egypt becomes a regional centre of science and technology for Africa.
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There are so many clichés that can and have been used to describe fanzines and the scenes around them that it's near impossible to do justice to these thousands, if not millions of painstakingly hand-crafted publications that speak volumes about the fundamental ways in which people like to share and come together.
Love, music, sport, poetry, politics, identity, science, art, history… if you can think of a subject – no matter how obscure – someone, somewhere has committed it to ink and paper, often with nothing but the most basic of tools, a streak of creativity and the desire to speak out. "Zines let you express points of view without censorship, that won't get coverage anywhere else," explains Alex Zamora, who has been championing the zine scene since 2006 and travels widely to meet zinesters all over the world. He began chronicling the people, zines, events and publications through Facebook, Twitter, Patreon and Instagram four years later, to connect with different scenes around the world. "There are no rules because it's not a commercial operation."
He's also currently compiling a list of every upcoming zine fest, zine fair and zine event in the world. If you're looking for anyone in Europe who knows more about the fanzine scene than Alex, then you'd struggle to find them. "I'm just trying to illustrate that the zine world is global," he says.
The first examples of this "global movement that never went away" came about in the thirties, forties and fifties, where sci-fi 'nerds' produced pamphlets of self-published short stories and comic strips. They became so popular that they inspired generations of writers, including the legendary horror and sci-fi author, Stephen King. In the 1960s, the zine became the<|fim_middle|>, as immortalised in Issue 2. "We've met/been in touch with a few other pals and writers who are doing similar things. We've also done a few zine swaps with people, which feels nice and community spirited."
Each zine is unique – cut, pasted and photocopied
Is DIY just digital rebellion?
The obvious question at this stage is 'why?' After all, isn't the Internet letting people publish their art, thoughts and opinions? And doesn't social media create more global communities?
"For me, zines should be physical materials because I need to touch the paper, understand the characteristic features of printing, binding methods. Those kinds of details are so important," says Deniz. "I may be a bit of a romantic person, who needs to follow old traditions, but I have a specific connection with and passion for printed materials. Furthermore, to keep going with analogue is our rebellion in this digital era."
For Alex, the zine is both socially bonding and culturally significant. "A whole spectrum of subjects and extremes of opinion are available, but in my experience, the zine community and zine fests are really inclusive spaces.
It's important to remember that it's not owned by any culture in particular. Every inhabited continent has its own zine scene and zine history. Many countries do, too. Some are established and expansive. Others are ephemeral, small, or maybe isolated. They're all crucial to the development of popular culture in those places.
They capture a moment in time."
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Little Printed Passions | format for worshipping rock and roll idols and America's Crawdaddy! eventually grew into a fully-fledged and widely circulated magazine.
However, the most famous examples of fanzines are from the 1970s UK punk scene, where the handmade, 'do it yourself' attitude to music and fashion suited the format perfectly. It was a time of record unemployment and teens were angered by a society they felt didn't represent them. The Sex Pistols were screaming "no future" in their punk anthem 'God Save The Queen' and fanzines like the haphazard 'Sniffin' Glue' perfectly chronicled this sense of anger and urgency. But despite this being the most famous era of the fanzine, it's far from representative of the movement as a whole. Today's zines enjoy a global marketplace and have a collective status as an artform. "It's quite joyous that you can now publish something that your friends, your local scene or someone in, say, Queensland [Australia] can also swap directly, or buy through the likes of Etsy," says Alex.
Fanzines became most famous in the 1970s through the punk movement.
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Artist Deniz Beşer divides his time between Vienna and Istanbul, where he publishes the art zine 'Heyt be! Fanzin' and organises 'FanzineIST', an annual festival where you can buy fanzines from around Europe, take part in talks and workshops and meet other like-minded zinesters. He and his friends are passionate about the scene. "FanzineIST's mission is to show the culture and accessibility of zine-making. We welcome artists and creators to share their stories, knowledge and love of zines."
The first event was held in 2016 and participant numbers have substantially increased in subsequent years. "At our second event there was more than 135 participants from ten different countries. The festival was organised without any budget and that was a challenge. It is really hard to find a supporter and sponsorship in Istanbul, so we are open for collaborations and supporters for our future events." Deniz and his friend, the curator Deniz Güvensoy are looking to bring the event to Vienna, where the thriving arts scene lends itself beautifully to the principles of FanzineIST.
Authors Eleanor and Harriet's zine has been embraced by their young readership.
I AM NOT ASHAMED
In Brighton, Young Adult authors Eleanor Wood and Harriet Reuter Hapgood have embraced the zine as a nostalgic nod to the magazines of their teenage years. 'I AM NOT ASHAMED' is a joyful "lo-fi 90s-style zine" that celebrates all of their favourite things. "We both write novels for teens, which is how we met" says Eleanor. "But it's more aimed at people our age who feel nostalgic for their teen years. We just made the kind of zine we want to read, although we are probably quite a niche audience."
Each zine is unique – cut, pasted and photocopied, then individually customised. "We've done a super-limited run of fifty per issue and want it to be quite disposable, so when they're gone, that's it."
Despite their intentions, and the limited run, Eleanor and Harriet's zines are bought by their older readers and I AM NOT ASHAMED has seen them hold zine workshops and venture into the community beyond Eleanor's famous kitchen table | 724 |
It was my sister's birthday this week and i offered her tickets for a<|fim_middle|> Stones to Salsa, from Heavy Metal to The Beatles to Kalinka to Ravel's Bolero and some Mozart of course. All of it performed with a lot of humour and creativity, and virtuousity. We enjoyed it a lot and had lots of fun.
They are from Poland and are now touring all over Europe.
If you have a chance to see them: GO ! | show as a present. So last night i took my sister and her partner to see the MoZart Group at The Tipi am Kanzleramt.
As i am member of a theater community which offers a large variety of shows and events to see each month, i choose just by reading the description. And the Tipi am Kanzleramt was a location i haven't been before. It's a huge tent, where you are seated at little tables. We had ordered one of the arrangements, which included a glass of wine and oven cheese and arriving earlier we had time to eat before the show started. I was curious what it would be like as i'm normally not a fan of classical string quartetts.
But these guys were extraordinary!
It was a mix of classic and modern music, only played by string instruments ( two violins, a cello and a viola ), ranging from the Rolling | 184 |
The temperature is officially turning which means now is a great time to start getting ready for the rapid changing of seasons. There is nothing worse than being unprepared, so today I have compiled my list of the must-have products and services that you should invest in to keep your home clean, warm, and well maintained from now right through the winter. Let's get to it.
Gutter Guards. Most homeowners don't love the idea of getting up on a roof, but leaving your gutters to clog up with leaves can cause major problems as winter sets in. Gutter guards work as a shield over your gutters, allowing the water to pass through while repelling leaves, whirlybirds, twigs, and other potential blockages. I install gutter guards several times a week and it's definitely not a one-size fits every house situation. Be sure to get a professional to come out and give you a recommendation before you buy.
Weatherstripping. If you have an older home, you likely feel a lot of air passing through your doors and windows. If you're not quite ready for a full replacement, weatherstripping can help you to retain some of the heat in your home. Hardware stores generally carry felt, foam, and my personal favorite, vinyl tubing, which lasts the longest. Most can be installed by a handy homeowner in just a few hours.
A Really Good Rake. Cleaning up the yard is backbreaking work, especially if you don't have the right equipment. One of my favorite rakes is the Fiskars Leaf Rake with Cushioned Grip which has a wide head that can move a ton of leaves with one grab. Best of all, it's under $20. If you have a lot of smaller areas, the Gardenite Adjustable Garden Leaf Rake is another great option to tackle tight spots.
A Cordless Blower. With a good rake should come a good blower, but many don't have the power to blast wet leaves and move around the yard efficiently. I am loving the Powersmith 40V Max Battery-Powered Leaf Jet Blower which blows at 120 miles per hour and is cordless so I can get right to the very edges<|fim_middle|> protects sensitive surfaces like a deck or patio. It's not cheap at between $25 and $30, but a good shovel can last for years, so it's well worth the investment. | of my property. What's really great is the cruise control so I don't have to hold down the trigger to keep the machine at the right level of power.
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Deborah was awarded ACE funding and the support of ICIA at University of Bath where she was artist in residence between September 2009 – April 2010 at the University's Department of Biology and Biochemistry, one of the UK's premier bioscience centres. This houses a fish facility with 500 tanks and 10,000 fish. Here transparent medaka and zebrafish are used as biomedical models for research into human development and disease.
This project was given support from the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin, where Robinson was a guest in August 2009..
SUMMARY OF IDEAS BEHIND THE ARTWORK: In this project the observer / observed relationship central to scientific experimentation is reversed by filming and recording from inside the fish<|fim_middle|>-director Egenis, Exeter), Dr Andrea Rocco (research fellow in systems biology, University of Surrey), Professor John Ffitch (computer sciences Bath), Dr Ted Henry (PLymouth), David Strang (sound artist/technician, Plymouth), Samuel Thorpe, and PhD students in the fish facility University of Bath. | tanks. The aim is to destabilize the relationship between scientific researcher as 'self' or 'I', and the living organism under observation through construction of an imagined ' fish – I – eye' view. Deborah used art practice to explore the dynamics of power and control that prescribes who is the observer and who is observed in the laboratory. 'The laboratory' is conceptualised as a sealed capsule, set apart from the real world, where discipline is imposed on the subjects studied. In these circumstances it is necessary for the scientist to cut out his/her own presence from the experiment. By filming from inside the tanks the work will – if intermittently – reintroduce the presence of the scientist/human as they carry out research tasks. These appearances have an element of chance contrasting with the 'controlled' culture of the lab and the information produced.
SOUNDWORK IN COLLABORATION WITH DAVID STRANG: Sound has been produced during the project in collaboration with David Strang (UoP). This involves the transposition of data from Robert Kelsh's research on pigmentation into sound. This data derived sound has then been used as a filter for sounds recorded using a hydrophone within the fish tanks.
This is a trans disciplinary project involving the following: Dr Robert Kelsh (reader in developmental biology, Bath), Dr Furutani-SeikiMakoto, Professor Steve Hughes (co | 279 |
The portrait photography of Elisabeth is the first time Jimmy have ever met that the model is more professional than photographer. Elisabeth is very good at body language,<|fim_middle|>able with different style. Sometimes even Jimmy can't catch Elisabeth's copious thinking and postures. Nevertheless, Jimmy decide to call the tune of "Rocker Style" for Elisabeth. Finally, decide to decolor the background before taking any picture.
This time, Jimmy use wide-angle and tele-angle lens to take different angle of view. Also, taking a special mini portable speker with Elisabeth's cheerful songs for atmosphere building.
Elisabeth, a professional model from model angecy. This is a rare chance for Jimmy to cooperate with so professional model. It is my pleasure to meet Elisabeth and New Yoker. | even she knows everything more than photograhpers. With this kind of model, practiced photographers will treasure this chance once in a blue moon, but photographers out of practice will be at a loss.
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It is obvious that Subaru of Morristown takes customer service very seriously. I worked with Bob Parkes who treated me as if I was gold. He wanted to make sure I left happy. And I did. The entire team (Joe & Bob in particular), are accommodating, friendly, and respectful. My husband is also going to purchase his next Subaru within the next month or so. Subaru of Morristown will have always have our business because they stand behind the quality of the Subaru name.
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Went to Subaru of Morristown and had a fantastic experience. Javier was my salesman and he made everything stress free and easy. Could not have had a better experience. I'm very happy with my Subaru Impreza! Thank you Javier and Subaru of Morristown!
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This is the second car I've purchased from them. John and Glenn went out of | 713 |
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This Tostitos Bag Tells You if You've Had Too Much to Drink
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There are certain items that should be considered requirements at any decent Super Bowl party. An adequately sized high-definition TV is obviously the top priority, but it can be safe to assume that most parties on Sunday, Feb. 5 will also feature plenty of tortilla chips, a cheesy dip, buffalo wings, and of course, beer.
That all sounds well and good, but it's that last staple item that can present a problem. Unfortunately, after the winning coach is doused in Gatorade and the confetti starts to fall, all too often, partiers who have had too much to drink end<|fim_middle|> consumers via the barcodes on its bags, Tostitos has found a way to differentiate itself from its competition, offer added value to consumers and most importantly, incentivize users to find a safe ride home.
Both applications, while one is certainly more eye-catching than the other, are just another example of how a package can be used for much more than protecting the product inside.
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Subscribe to Packaging Impressions inBOX | up getting behind the wheel of a car to head home. But, according to a press release from popular tortilla chip brand Tostitos, a newly designed package can alert consumers if they may be too impaired to drive.
The Tostitos Part Safe bag reveals a warning message if alcohol is detected on the user's breath. Photo: Tostitos.
The release explains that the limited edition "Party Safe" chip bags feature a sensor that a user can blow into. If the sensor detects alcohol on his or her breath, the bag will flash red, with a warning that reads "Don't Drink and Drive." If no alcohol is found, the bag will literally feature a green light, signaling that the consumer is good to go.
Unfortunately, according to a USA Today report, these alcohol-detecting chip bags won't be available in stores and serve solely as a marketing initiative. However, the press release states that Tostitos has partnered with Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Uber for a deal that can still help keep roads safe on Super Bowl Sunday while saving consumers money. According to the release, certain Tostitos packages will feature a barcode that Uber customers can use toward a $10 credit on a ride home. But act fast, Tostitos states that only the first 25,000 users to enter the last five barcode digits on eligible packages will receive the discount.
If no alcohol is detected, the user is given the green light. Photo: Tostitos.
"Our goal is to remove 25,000 cars from the roads that Sunday evening," Jennifer Saenz, Frito-Lay chief marketing officer, said in the press release. "Whether watching the big game at a friend's house or at a local bar, a safe ride home is just a few, easy taps away. By simply entering a participating Tostitos UPC code in the Uber app, fans nationwide can receive $10 off an Uber ride."
Packaging Perspective: While it would have been cool to see such an innovative package in stores, it's understandable that the Tostitios "Party Safe" bag won't be available at the retail level. The company has not released much information regarding the manufacturing of these alcohol-sensing packages, but I think it's safe to assume that a wide-ranging commercial rollout would have been largely cost prohibitive.
Tostitos has also released packages that consumers can use toward a discounted Uber ride on Super Bowl Sunday. Photo: Tostitos.
Still, even though it's just part of a marketing campaign, it's great to see a company garner so much attention via packaging. In addition to USA Today, Several mainstream media outlets have picked up on the story, including Time, Fortune and Adweek, to name a few.
Plus, despite the attention the alcohol-sensing bag is receiving, let's not forget that Tostitos is still creatively leveraging its packaging for the big game. By interacting directly with | 603 |
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With the removal of the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme, all candidates from abroad looking to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales must sit the centralised SQE assessments. Coventry Law School offers just the courses to prepare students for these assessments.
"Our professional law courses have been designed to support students from all backgrounds on their path into the legal profession," says Dr. Gary Betts, the Head of Coventry Law School. "Whether you have an English law degree, international legal experience, or are new to law study, our courses are designed to provide you with the legal knowledge, professional skills and practical insight to prepare you to sit the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination and/or CILEX Professional Stage. You will be taught by a team of legally qualified practitioners who will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of legal practice."
Coventry Law School offers just the courses to prepare students for the centralised SQE assessments. Source: Coventry University
The professional law courses — Professional Legal Practice LLM, Understanding Legal Practice PgDip, Principles of Law PgCert — were all shaped with this in mind. The unique selling point of the first two programmes as opposed to other SQE preparatory courses on offer elsewhere is that they ensure that students are also well-prepared for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) professional stage qualifications. When they graduate from these courses, they are given more than just the option to be a solicitor. The professional skills they gain allow the student to look beyond, like kick-starting a career as a legal executive
Those with a UK law degree can pursue the Professional Legal Practice LLM or the Understanding Legal Practice PgDip (one year full-time and two semesters full-time respectively). Non-law graduates must complete the Principles of Law PgCert before pursuing either the Professional Legal Practice LLM or the Understanding Legal Practice PgDip.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're obsessed with all things holiday, especially homemade Christmas decorations that are quick and fun to make. These DIY wine cork reindeer add the perfect amount of festive to your home – plus, they're just ridiculously cute. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to turn a few wine corks and twigs into a red-nosed reindeer that is beyond adorable. This project is perfect for DIYers of all ages and skill sets, so it's a great weekend project to do with your family and friends. Check out our tutorial below to see how you can make your own!
Christmas just isn't complete without Santa's favorite reindeer! In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make an adorable red-nosed reindeer using a few wine corks, twigs, artificial berries and craft bells. Not only are these cork reindeer super cute, but they're also fun and easy to make! Best of all, you can add a string and hook to each one to make an instant homemade Christmas ornament! Check out our how-to guide in the post below, and be sure to leave your own Christmas DIY ideas in the comments. Happy crafting!
You'll need two wine corks: one for the head and one for the body. You'll also need a few small twigs for the legs and antlers, artificial berries, and small craft bells.
Step 2: Mark and cut holes in the corks.
Punch four leg holes at a slight outward angle in the bottom of one cork for the twig legs. Use an X-Acto knife to cut holes about 1/4″ deep.
Step 3: Cut your tiny twigs.
Cut four twigs for the legs, about 2″ long, using a wire cutter or scissors.
Step 4: Glue the twigs to the cork.
Put a bit of hot glue in the hole or on the twigs and insert the twigs into the holes. You can press the sticks in with gentle pressure against your work surface or use a pair of pliers. Stand the body up and trim the legs if needed to make it balanced.
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Norwich beer festival's 40th birthday under way<|fim_middle|> in Oak Street. |
Jacob Massey
Published: 5:35 PM October 23, 2017
The 40th Norwich Beer Festival. Warren Wordsworth and Percy Edwards who were both at the first beer festival in Norwich. Picture: ANTONY KELLY - Credit: Archant
A popular annual celebration of real ales, beers and ciders has returned to Norwich for its 40th festival.
The 40th Norwich Beer Festival. Picture: ANTONY KELLY - Credit: Archant
Hosted in St Andrew's and Blackfriars Halls in the city centre, the festival will run until Saturday, October 28, offering both lunch and evening sessions.
Over the last four decades, the festival - organised by the Norwich and Norfolk CAMRA branch - has evolved considerably.
At the inaugural festival in 1977 there were around 20 beers on offer. This year there are over 220 real ales available, with almost every Trappist brewery in the world represented.
While the festival is undoubtedly a mouth-watering prospect for beer lovers, with a smorgasbord of the best independent brews set to whet the appetite, there is also plenty on offer for those without a predilection for beer.
This year there will also be a range of ciders and wines available, as well as food, games and brass bands.
However chairman of the Norfolk and Norwich branch of CAMRA, Ian Stamp, argued that nobody truly dislikes beer.
He said: 'There is a beer for everybody. I always say, if you think you don't like beer, you're wrong - you just haven't found the right one yet.
'Unlike wine, beers encompass a massive range of flavours. There are four ingredients that all contribute to the flavour, whereas with wine all you have is yeast and grapes.
'We have such variation between our beers here, from light to dark, hazy and smooth; currently, I'm drinking a raspberry wheat beer.'
Committee member of the Norwich and Norfolk CAMRA branch, Warren Wordsworth, attended the very first Norwich beer festival as a punter back in 1977.
He said: 'To come into a hall and find 30 beers available back then was amazing, and it would have been impossible to predict the festival would have grown as it has.
'Initially it was just supposed to be a one off but of course it was very successful, so they made it bigger by moving into the main hall here and the rest is history.'
Pubs in the city will also be ready to host those visiting from afar, including CAMRA's 2017 award winners King's Head in Magdalen Street, Fat Cat Brewery Tap in Lawson Road and the White Lion | 573 |
Blutch
Total Jazz
On sale date: February 20, 2018
Blutch riffs on two quintessentially American art forms in this collection of jazz-themed comics.
In this freewheeling collection of short stories and vignettes, the famed French cartoonist examines not only the music, but the nature of the jazz sub-culture. The grumpy festival goer, the curmudgeonly collector, and many other fan "types" are the targets of his unerring gimlet eye. Drawn in a range of styles as improvisational as Coltrane and Mingus — everything from loose linework to tight pen and ink to gestural pencils — Blutch captures the excitement of live performance, the<|fim_middle|> it, actually worthwhile — and finally getting lost in that connection between the music and the people who play it." — The Comics Journal | lovelorn, and the Great Jazz Detective, who is out but not down.
"Blutch's work has tremendously inspired myself and an endless line of cartoonists, humbled by the virtuosity of his lush brushwork. It's long overdue for his books to be translated into English. " — Craig Thompson - author of Blankets
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"Blutch's work here is dedicated to finding the answer to what makes not just listening to jazz but finding yourself in it, dedicating yourself to it, obsessing over | 227 |
When it comes to deciding what jewelry to put on in the morning, focusing on fashionably correct color, style and placement can make you late for work. It can even dampen your mood.
Jewelry is an inspired art and as such it lends itself to those inspired, uncensored<|fim_middle|>-catching jewelry; More subdued, classic jewelry is usually quite suitable to ornate attires. Plain on plain is charming and elegant, but dare to add a shocking element. It is like friends and lovers. Opposites complement each other.
It's spring. What to wear? What's your mood? | moments when you look at yourself in the mirror and realize you feel like wearing the turquoise bracelet. The truth is, you diminish the impact of that bracelet the moment you question whether it suits your current outfit or not. That moment changes how you'll feel all day, how you'll walk, even how confident you will be.
Never forget that jewelry is an accessory, and life is not a fashion show. You've seen those people who mix outfits and jewelry that would normally make the fashion police run away screaming, yet they pull it off. They are so radiant and at ease with themselves that you cannot help but smile and envy their sense of freedom. This, we believe, is what jewelry is all about; it's about reflecting your inner spark.
Jewelry demands honesty. This is why we fall in love with a certain style or color. That is the tell-tale sign that we have just recognized, "this is me." We have to dare to take this home, and wear it proudly every time it calls to us, because this is when we need it most.
As for toiling over adding the proper accent to your outfit, take pause whenever this question pops up and rephrase it: Ask not what you can wear to look good to the world; ask what in the world most uplifts you right now.
If the thought of changing to different jewelry because you just remembered that the green serpentine pendant makes you feel awesome when you wear that blouse, then go ahead and switch things around. If the change you have in mind does not add a smile to your face the moment you think of it, then it is most likely self-criticism and not worthy of another moment of your time.
Fashion rules are really quite simple, or at least they should be. It all boils down to this: Plainer clothes benefit from busy, colorful, eye | 376 |
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I appreciate your patience as I get things up and running in the shop and online, and I welcome you watch the shop's progress both on this site and through Facebook & Instagram!
Though things are busy, I am still accepting new clients for both design and letterpress projects that do not have immediate deadlines. Feel free to reach out using the contact form on this site, or by emailing hello@mystic-hand.com if you are interested in getting a quote! | and Design is me, Cassaundra Laine. I'm a graphic designer and letterpress printer from Evansville, Indiana. I received my Bachelor's of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in May 2014. I woke up one day last September with the realization that my happiness lies in the bed of a press, that I'm lucky enough to have the means and the support to open my own studio. By the end of November, I'd bought two presses, packed my life into a u-haul, and moved back home. My presses and I moved into our space downtown in the beginning of June 2015, and I've spent the summer prepping the space for opening.
While there's still a lot of work to | 162 |
The recent rise of inner shelf hypoxia in the California Current System has caused concern within the scientific community, sparking a surge in studies addressing the issue. While regional studies of hypoxia abound<|fim_middle|> and in situ biologic processes. | , relatively little attention has been focused on the smaller coastal estuarine systems in the Pacific Northwest. Here, we present results from Coos Bay, a small, highly seasonal estuary on the southern Oregon coast. Due to wide fluctuations in freshwater input, Coos Bay exhibits characteristics of a salt-wedge type estuary in the winter, a well-mixed estuary in the summer, and a partially-mixed estuary during times of moderate discharge. Despite a strong coupling with coastal waters, we did not find evidence for pervasive hypoxia in Coos Bay. The primary drivers of variability in dissolved oxygen levels in the estuary are upwelling wind stress, residence time, | 137 |
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Local Nonprofits Partner With County to Launch Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19, Disaster relief, In the News
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By Big Island Now | April 1, 2021, 1:36 PM HST
Seven local nonprofit organizations joined to the county to launch the Hawaiʻi County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Program applications will be available starting Monday, April 12th, at 8 a.m.
ERAP nonprofit partners are encouraging Hawaiʻi Island residents who are at least 18 years old and lost income due to COVID-19 to prepare ahead to apply when applications open.
"We are honored to be able to provide relief to our local families by alleviating some of the financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic," said Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth. "With the help of local nonprofit organizations, we will keep the<|fim_middle|> without internet access or a computer are encouraged to call one of the ERAP nonprofit partners to request a paper application or complete an application over the phone. See above for more information on how to apply.
To qualify for rent or utility assistance grants starting April 12, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Be a Hawai'i Island resident
Experience financial hardship due to COVID-19, and 2020 or current annual gross household income at or below 80% of area median income for the number of members in their household.
ERAP will give priority households at or below 50% of area median income with household members who have been unemployed for 90 days preceding the date of the application. An estimated 75% of all funding will go to households are this income level.
Applicants will be required to submit various documents with their applications starting April 12 to be considered for rent or utility assistance, including proof of residency.
For more information or to apply, contact one of the ERAP nonprofit partners listed above. | roofs over the heads of 3,400 households, and that, to me, is something pretty special. Through continued partnerships and the community's support, we can and will thrive through this pandemic – together."
ERAP is funded by the county through federal funding and will provide rent and utility grants to an estimated 3,400 households that income qualify and can prove hardship due to COVID-19 for each month they receive assistance from March 2020 to December 2021. Funding will be limited to households' primary residence on Hawaiʻi Island. Households will be limited to 12 months of total grant assistance.
The Hawaiʻi County ERAP will be led by local nonprofit community development financial institution, Hawaiʻi Community Lending. Six Hawaiʻi Island-based nonprofit partners will process applications and payments will be made directly to landlords, property managers, or utility providers. Approved applicants will also have access to financial counseling and other housing stability services.
ERAP nonprofit partners include:
·HOPE Services Hawaiʻi (HOPE)
·Hawaiʻi First Federal Credit Union (HFFCU)
·Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP)
·Habitat for Humanity Hawaiʻi Island (HFHHI)
·The Salvation Army (TSA)
·Hawaiʻi County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
Households who have been impacted, directly or indirectly, by COVID-19 and are past due on their rent and/or utilities should apply through one of the nonprofit partners. Persons | 317 |
Netherlands and Belarus on to Quarterfinals. EuroVolley Playoffs Recap
0 Liam Smith | September 26th, 2017 | European volleyball, International Volleyball, News
The Netherlands<|fim_middle|> find their best game. The intensity and quality of the match did nevertheless grow with the time, especially since Belarus were with their back against the wall and had no other option than to fight back to stay alive in the competition. The Czechs claimed a small edge (19-17) following yet another mistake by Belarus but their opponents responded by scoring six in a row. Havlickova stopped that negative series to initiate a 3-0 run for her side – but Barysevich helped Belarus secure two set points. Havlickova scored the next couple of points to make it 24-all, before Belarus were successful at their third attempt to cut their deficit in the match (27-25).
The Czechs somehow felt the consequences of this setback as they chased Belarus for most of the fourth before coming back strong to lead 20-18 and 22-20, but Belarus always found a way to stay in contention – and eventually edged ahead with two consecutive aces by Nadzeya Malasai, before completing their comeback as Tatsiana Markevich spiked for 25-22.
Driven by the enthusiasm resulting from the previous set wins, Belarus opened the tiebreak with a 7-4 run and maintained a three-point advantage at the side switch. Still, Belarus were unable to capitalise on a 9-5 as the Czechs fought back to level the score at 10-all. Belarus claimed two match balls after winning a challenge on a spike by Barysevich, which the referee had called out, Andrea Kossanyiova cancelled the first one – and Havelkova did just the same with the second after a poor reception by Belarus. The players in red shirts regrouped and Markevich finished it all off at 17-15 to secure her team's spot in the quarterfinals.
"We are very happy since this is the first time in the history of the European Championship that Belarus have progressed to the quarterfinals. The team started badly against the Czech Republic, made quite some mistakes and as a result, I decided to change our tactics. Anastasiya Harelik moved to the opposite position and she played really well. She somehow turned into our 'secret weapon' but we have other surprises ready for the next opponent. Serbia await us in the quarterfinals and of course, our opponent is the favourite. However, if we play with courage, everything is possible." Piotr Khilko, head coach of Belarus
"It was one of the most dramatic matches of my career. We fought for every ball. After losing two sets, our team had just one option – to win three in a row. We did it. I want to say thank you to all members of the team, to our coach and to the fans for their support. Now we start preparing for the match against Serbia and we want show our best Volleyball in the quarterfinals." Volha Palcheuskaya, player of Belarus
"It is a big disappointment for me, since we started very well, but we could not keep it up. We did not push it enough. Even though we started badly in the fourth set, we made up for it in the middle part for a close finish and the tiebreaker is always an open case. We made some mistakes and the opponents had a chance to catch their breath and come back." Zdenek Pommer, head coach of the Czech Republic
"I really do not know what happened in the third set. We had a bad start into set four, lost many points and were not lucky in the end while Belarus did their job and won the set. After that, they were leading all the time. We are very disappointed, especially as they were a playable opponent whom we won against many times." Barbora Purchartova, player of the Czech Republic
« WATCH LIVE: USA Men Begin World Qualification Process With Guatemala
WADA Provisionally Suspends Paris Anti-Doping Laboratory » | easily defeated Croatia in a straight sets match. Meanwhile, Belarus had to come back from 2-0 to make history against The Czech Republic. They will face Italy and Serbia, respectively, in the next round. Current Photo via CEV
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The Netherlands and Azerbaijan dueled in a 3-2 war, while Serbia had no trouble beating Turkey 3-0.
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Day 1 Recap
Just like we predicted, the first day of EuroVolley playoffs was action packed. To expand on a remarkable volleyball year that saw them write a compelling Cinderella story in the FIVB Girls' U18 World Championship, Belarus secured a spot in Europe's top eight with today's epic come from behind win against the Czech Republic. A feat even more impressive, considering their opponents were only two points away from securing a 3-0 win in the third set. They will now go on to face current Olympic silver medalists Serbia in their quarterfinals match-up.
Meanwhile, current tournament silver medalists Netherlands stormed to a 3-0 victory over Croatia to secure a spot in the quarterfinals, where they will be playing Italy in what promises to be a fantastic match. Having such two strong teams, both title favorites, go head to head in an elimination match so early into the playoffs is both bittersweet and exciting to fans all over the world. It's just too bad that one of them will have to go home early.
Below, you'll find complete CEV Recaps from today's two playoff games:
Netherlands vs. Croatia 3–0 (25–18, 25–8, 25–21)
The Netherlands were the heavy favorites going into this match – and even though Croatia put up a fight in the opening set, the 'Oranjes' simply had too much quality and depth to offer on their roster to feel some kind of a threat. At times, the outsiders from Croatia succeeded in finding their game and the opening set was a relatively close one, even though the Netherlands eventually emerged victorious at 25-18. As for the second set, this was pretty much a show of strength by the Dutch players – who stormed to a terrific 25-8 win in no time to double their lead in the match and set their sights on a spot in the quarterfinals.
Croatia were still vying for a spot among the top eight in Europe – a feat they had achieved for the last time back in 2013, when they finished the tournament co-hosted by Germany and Switzerland in fifth place. They had no other option than to fight for every ball – and this is what they did from the early stages of the third set as they scored six straight points to prompt a Dutch time-out. This was some kind of a wake-up call for the Netherlands even though they still trailed by five points at the first technical break.
Their almost too dominant performance from the second set was probably the reason for this drop of concentration – but they found their way back into the game as they levelled the score at 13-all before trailing by two at the second technical time-out. Samanta Fabris and Katarina Barun set the pace for Croatia but the Netherlands eventually edged ahead at 21-20 on an ace by Celeste Plak. A block on Barun added another point to the Dutch tally and it was only a matter of time until eventual top scorer Anne Buijs sealed a 3-0 win for the 'Oranjes' (25-21).
Here are the post match reactions:
"I am happy with the way we played. We came out and, I think especially in the middle of the first set, we really got it going. That showed in the second set, which we dominated. Just like in the rest of this tournament, other teams are not going to quit against us, so the third set was more difficult and I was happy with the way we responded. There was no panic – it was a similar story to the rest of this tournament, like the Czech match and we learned a little bit from that experience, and took it back at them." Jamie Morrison, head coach of the Netherlands:
"We got through the pool phase – not with the best Volleyball, but luckily it was good enough. Today against Croatia we played a decent match, we got a lot of attacking points and our serving was strong too. We should keep this level and take it as a standard, from which we can continue to rise – because if we want to continue in the competition, the teams will of course keep getting stronger – and so will we. So let's see how we can develop in this tournament. I'm confident we can do it." Celeste Plak, player of the Netherlands:
"Obviously the Dutch team was stronger than us and they fully deserved to win. There is not much that I can say about this game. The Netherlands played great Volleyball and I am looking forward to seeing their match with Italy in the next round. I am satisfied with my team's performance at this tournament, especially since I have been with this group for two weeks only. We played a good tournament, maybe we missed some opportunities in the pool phase in Tbilisi but overall I can be satisfied." Igor Lovrinov, coach of Croatia:
"I do not know what happened in the first set and the second set was like a black hole for us, it was really bad. However, I have to say that the Netherlands have an extremely good team and it was clear that we could not do so much against them. They played really fast, really good and they did so from the very beginning of the match. This is my first tournament at this level because I am very young – it will be my best memory because the first time is always the best." Rene Sain, libero of Croatia
Belarus vs. Czech Republic 3–2 (18–25, 23–25, 27–25, 25–22, 17–15)
Belarus and the Czech Republic had travelled to Baku after finishing second and third respectively in their respective pools contested in Tbilisi and Ganja/Göygöl – and this meant they were taking for the first time to the court of the iconic National Gymnastics Arena in Azerbaijan's capital.
The Czech Republic had progressed to the Playoff stage of the 2017 women's EuroVolley following their fairly surprising victory over Belgium's Yellow Tigers – and they seemed to have adjusted quite quickly to the conditions in Baku as they rallied to an early 12-7 lead. Their star players Helena Havelkova and Aneta Havlickova found much support from the younger members of the team (16-10) before Belarus responded with their top scorer in the tournament so far, 192cm tall middle blocker Anzhelika Barysevich, reducing the deficit down to three points (19-16). However, the Czechs fully controlled the final stages of the set – eventually securing a 25-18 win after Anastasiya Harelik of Belarus spiked out of bounds.
The match featured two teams representing two seasoned Volleyball schools – with the Czech Republic and Belarus inheriting quite much of the knowledge and tradition boasted by the former Czechoslovakia and Soviet Union and as a result, it inevitably turned into a close fight. The Czechs made up for a slow start to the second set (3-6) to claim a small edge after the first technical break (11-9). Mistakes were actually quite common throughout the set but the Czechs were able to show a little more consistency to double their lead in the match following a nice poke by Havelkova (25-23).
At this stage, Belarus were probably hoping they would repeat what they had done when coming back from two sets down to record a 3-2 victory over Croatia in their first match in Pool B back in Tbilisi. However, they soon trailed 1-3 in the third set and even though they put up a fight, the players coached by Piotr Khilko seemed to struggle to | 1,993 |
Sometimes when an attendee describes me some totally weird problem during a seminar, I am immediately able to answer something like "Hey this looks like a bug related to this Oracle configuration and can be influenced by xyz".
Well, I haven't been bitten by all of these bugs myself, but I have been doing something for many years, almost every day… reading my email!
Oh, and additionally I have configured Metalink to send me daily updates about new/updated notes, forum articles and… bug descriptions!
The last part is very important. Bug descriptions tell you something about new bugs found (and old bugs rediscovered) and sometimes their details tell you an interesting piece or two about Oracle internals related to them.
<|fim_middle|> that you Never Miss an Important Update – VIDEO (MOS login needed). | And if these descriptions come to your mailbox every day, you catch a detail or two every day. Of course this assumes you are interested enough learning this stuff and take the time to actually open and read the bug descriptions you see interesting enough.
And if you do this for months or years, you will slowly start putting all these details together in your brain (without even noticing it yourself). Things will start to make sense to you over time, thanks to learning a little detail here and there every day. That way you also learn from other people's experiences and when this bug (or something similar) happens to you, you can recognize it more easily.
I'm not saying here that all you need to do is read Metalink, but keeping an eye of the current bugs + their internal explanations by support people provides icing on the cake. Note that the bug descriptions often contain interesting information which you don't see documented elsewhere, such some function names and their meanings, undocumented x$ table information and of course new undocumented parameters (which I don't set anywhere, but do further research on).
I've had the habit of reading the bug descriptions for so much time so I haven't even remembered to mention this to anyone if people ask where to learn internals. But Dominic Brooks and Coskan Gundogar have recently written about this so I thought I should share this with my blog audience too!
You can configure this by going to Settings page in Metalink and configuring the "Headlines/Hot topics via E-Mail" setting. The relevant MOS Note (actually a videa) is this one: Use My Oracle Support Hot Topics Email to subscribe to Support Product News, SRs, Bugs, etc. and events so | 342 |
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The SOLVE training package: Integrating health promotion into workplace OSH ...
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The material covers the management of health promotion at the workplace to deal with nine topics: stress and economic stress, violence, tobacco and smoke-free workplaces, alcohol and drugs, nutrition, physical activity, healthy sleep and HIV<|fim_middle|> of employers, workers, governments, public services and NGOs.
This training package is meant for HR managers, trade unions, employers' associations, OSH professionals and national institutions responsible for the health and well-being of workers. A SOLVE training of trainers programme is part of the curricula of ILO's International training Centre in Turin Italy.
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The SOLVE training package focuses on the prevention of psychosocial risks and the promotion of health and well-being at work through policy design and action.
The ILO designed the new SOLVE with the aim of integrating workplace health promotion into OSH policies. The new version (2012) builds upon the experience acquired through the implementation of SOLVE's training programme since 2002. The five original subjects have been reviewed and considerably expanded in the light of scientific developments and good practices to meet the new challenges of a changing world of work. It also considers new challenging situations in times of change which can contribute to economic stress. The material aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate the topics into an occupational safety and health policy and a workplace health promotion action programme.
SOLVE advocates that a comprehensive OSH management system should ensure that risk management includes the assessment and control of psychosocial risks to properly manage their impact in the same way as it is done with other hazards and risks, and that health promotion measures are incorporated into the organization's policy. SOLVE uses the social dialogue approach to promote the implementation of successful workplace and community initiatives with the involvement | 325 |
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Note from Management: Yeah, yeah, yeah. It takes a while to get these shows produced. We recorded this program on July 13th and here it is, the middle of August. The production staff has vacation time built up and they were not coming back to work. Nope. Ain't gonna happen. So, sorry for the delay. Now, on with the show.
So..here we are...Al and Tony living the great life at the Arlington, Washington Fly-in. We are having the time of our lives. There are airplanes and pilots everywhere. Too bad Jim couldn't be here. Wait...hold the phone....huh? What? He's here? Wow! It's about time! Through the magic of Skype, the Internet, and very specifically-directed electrons, Jim was able to join us for this show.
We have encore appearances with a movie, a song, plus a new book to read.
And...special guests, including a brand-new certificated private pilot. We'll listen to her story and more.
Fri, 2 August 2013
Fun and frolic on the flightline
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I got married in March and I cannot stress enough how impressed I was with Annie Richards.
Annie was professional and friendly and had great ideas for my make up. She knew exactly what colours looked good on me and applied it so naturally I couldn't believe how good it looked. My make up lasted all day and didn't wear off or look shiny so I looked amazing from the beginning of the day to the end.
I would definitely recommend Annie!
Not used to wearing a lot of make up, the prospect of having my make up done for my wedding was quite daunting. I had a few trials with various make up artists but each of them tried to persuade me that I wanted fairly thick make up to last through the day – I knew that was not what I wanted !
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Indian corporates reported strong earnings in Q1FY19, and continue to gain traction. Both the Nifty and the Sensex have also attained life-time highs. However, the global macro backdrop for India is becoming cloudy due to sharp rupee depreciation and rising oil prices.
The primary reason is that US GDP growth has been strong, boosting the odds of further rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. The fact that this will lead to continuing strength in the dollar is weighing on EM currencies including the rupee.
In addition, Brent crude price has rallied more than 10 per cent over the past month, and crossed $80 a barrel. Consequently, India's trade deficit has surged to a five-year high. Q1FY19 current account deficit (CAD) also widened and is projected to increase to around 3 per cent of GDP by March 2019.
Capital flows which had offset CAD in the past have not sustained this year. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been dropping year-on-year. Fiscal deficit concerns and an increase in bond yields have seen a reversal of flows from foreign portfolio investors.
In response, the RBI has deployed $30 billion of its reserve buffer, and still has sufficient forex reserves of $400 billion. The RBI can also consider additional measures such as raising interest rates, issuing a foreign currency bond, or raising NRI deposits, amongst others.
There is a view that on a trade-weighted basis, the INR was over-valued, and that it is now moving towards its fair value. If Brent crude prices continue to rise and the RBI doesn't intervene, more weakness is likely. But INR depreciation becomes a political issue in the run-up to the general elections. The government has already announced some remedial measures, and we can expect further measures.
Sharp rupee depreciation has a positive impact on the demand for Indian goods and services abroad. With many Indian companies importing raw material which is getting costlier, the end product is either exported with better profits due to INR depreciation, or domestically consumed at an increased price. The margins will depend on the ability of companies to pass on increased costs to the customer. Overall, analysts estimate that INR depreciation is marginally positive for Nifty earnings.
Sectors which will be impacted positively include: IT, as its service exports become more competitive; pharma, as most companies export generics; metals and mining, which will see better returns through exports despite costlier raw-material imports; and auto ancillaries, as most companies are net exporters.
Sectors that will be affected negatively include: oil<|fim_middle|> and energy sectors, will also be adversely impacted.
From an investor's point of view, as rupee depreciates, it erodes their purchasing power. But they can evaluate options to hedge rupee depreciation.
Investors can consider international funds with large exposure to developed markets, especially the US. Not only will it enable them to achieve portfolio diversification, but also give them exposure to high-growth areas such as technology. Also, the underlying currency exposure can prove beneficial to those who expect to incur some dollar-based expenditure, such as children's higher studies.
Just to give a perspective, over a 10-year period, the S&P 500 index in the US has given a compounded annual return of 9 per cent vs the Nifty 50's compounded annual returns of 6 per cent, in US dollar terms.
Investors can also look at thematic funds focussed on export-oriented sectors such as IT which benefit from rupee depreciation. For example, year-to-date, the Nifty IT index has given a return of 38 per cent vs the Nifty 50's 9 per cent, in INR terms. In addition, some domestic funds, for example, dividend yield funds, have a provision for fund managers to invest in international stocks. .
Investors can allocate 15-20 per cent of their portfolio across international equity funds, thematic export-oriented funds, and dividend yield funds to hedge rupee depreciation. A longer time horizon of three years is advisable for the international funds from a tax-efficiency standpoint. | marketing companies (OMCs), as forex cost is likely to get hurt; industrials and consumer, as net importers with dollar-denominated input costs are likely to suffer; and NBFCs, as the rise in benchmark 10-year yields impacts their margins, tightening liquidity.
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M&E Transition to Cloud
The Media & Entertainment Workflow Transformation Continues: From Videotape To Non-Linear Digital to The Cloud
Historically, the Media & Entertainment industry has been dependent on arcane on-premises technology. After transitioning from hand-splicing to digitization and non-linear workflows, video and film invariably pushed the boundaries of what computers could do digitally and consequently, working in the media industry usually involved having specialized computers, networks, and storage.
If we were to take a step back, the advent of computers in the media industry was in and of itself a significant leap that opened up an entirely new world of possibilities. Originally, editors were splicing film and then videotape together to deliver finished content but eventually, "purposebuilt" computers got fast enough to where content could be digitized and then manipulated entirely in the digital realm. However, despite the digitization, most of this technology was still very exotic, expensive, had to be installed on-premise and hence was accessible exclusively to the big studios and post-production companies.
Once general-purpose computers (and graphics accelerators) matured it became feasible for individuals to perform all but the most sophisticated processes on their personal computers or even laptops. And then like with the rest of the IT industry, The Cloud began to provide compelling benefits versus on-premise infrastructure, and further enable and democratize the creation of even the best content, no matter if you are a major studio or creating at home in your pajamas!
With the Cloud's maturation, we have finally reached a point where normal everyday computing technology can quite effectively do the job. In fact, it has now made it possible for the average person to have relatively easy access to such technology, without having to invest in a soon-tobe-obsolete PC, and without limit as to compute power or scale you might need for an individual job. From wedding videographers to enterprise-level marketing and training departments, everyone now has access to the same tools as the largest studio that just a few<|fim_middle|>ensive Workflows
Compute-intensive workflows like transcoding and rendering constitute another area where the Cloud starts to really make sense for professional media companies. This is where solutions like AWS Elemental (transcoding service) and AWS Thinkbox (rendering service) are exceptionally compelling. For instance, if you're rendering special effects for a scene in a movie and you need it by next week – then realize you don't have the on-premise horsepower to get the job done – the cloud can scale as needed practically instantaneously. This is a typical application that can easily be put into the Cloud with and allows bursting your jobs with zero extra CapEx.
At TrackIt, we have recently built a file system specifically for an animation and VFX Rendering pipeline, here's a link to the whitepaper.
The Cloud, despite the numerous benefits it provides, historically had not fully addressed the tasks that are human-intensive; such as providing an editor with the ability to sit at a remote desktop and scrub through a video in a highly interactive and responsive manner. Such functionality would require relative proximity to the Cloud data center, a fast network pipe, and efficient protocols that allow for a satisfying user experience between the Cloud and the remote user's desktop.
This is one of the final frontiers to the full adoption of Cloud technology and VDI aims to bridge this gap. In essence, VDI technology is used to create a virtualized desktop environment on a remote server. Standard protocols can now service most needs with the advent of faster internet connectivity and the proliferation of regional cloud datacenters. Additionally there are some proprietary solutions that can provide advantages, such as AWS Nice DCV and AWS Teradici, some of Amazon's current VDI offerings providing high-level performance for remote visualization and graphic-intensive applications.
Availability of Software Tools – Addressing The Needs of Artists In Studios & Post-Production Companies
It is important to note that artists (editors, directors, special effects producers) in most professional media companies have specific software tools that are very dear to them. With the increasing adoption of the Cloud by media companies, a considerable number of software providers are now providing Cloud offerings which allows artists to leverage the specific tools they need and want, but in the Cloud.
However, this can still be a barrier that must be overcome in some circumstances – and it's also where the expertise of a company like TrackIt comes in handy. Based on your specific needs, TrackIt can build a solution that's tailored to your requirements. This could mean building a onebutton deployment of a workflow (often called "Infrastructure as Code", building a friendly user interface, automating the usage and management of your infrastructure, and also tieing solutions into the rest of your on-prem systems like job managers, asset management systems, accounting systems, etc.
Less Obvious Benefits The Cloud Brings To The Media & Entertainment Industry
Cloud adoption also provides a host of other benefits to companies in the Media & Entertainment industry, namely:
● Access to a Global Workforce: Companies can hire and successfully collaborate with creatives who prefer working remotely.
● Access to Tax Credits: Companies can unlock tax credits with infrastructure that can be stood up in any region.
● Ease of B2B Content Movement: Many content companies are already in the cloud and data movement is easier when it doesn't have to traverse on-premise infrastructure.
● Agility & Freedom to Fail: Companies have the ability to rapidly deploy new projects and shut them down just as quickly if necessary.
● Scale: Companies can easily render VFX on the Cloud and execute multiple iterations to create high-quality content without having to worry about overloading on-prem compute resources.
● Content Enrichment: Access to AI & Machine Learning interference engines allows companies to tap into additional intelligence that propels content enrichment.
How AI and Machine Learning Are Disrupting The Media & Entertainment Industry
Metadata Management – Finally Solved!
Metadata management has always been not just onerous but really just a big challenge. People have often skimped on providing adequate human resources to hand-generate metadata (such as date, time, location, weather, actors in the scene, etc.) for the videos and content they create. As a result, there are literally millions of hours of content gathering dust with no real means to search through it – and therefore no realistic way to take advantage of it.
Fortunately, emerging AI and Machine Learning technologies have provided new and (and rapidly evolving) tools to solve this problem. AI and Machine Learning tools now allow us to transcribe, recognize locations, objects, faces, scene context, etc and sift through these old content files giving access to searchable metadata parameters that didn't exist previously.
Opportunities for Monetization
One of the biggest opportunities with AI is the potential for monetization. With the example of leveraging AI and Machine Learning to sift through old media files, let's say you find a video clip of someone drinking a Budweiser. You can now go to Budweiser and say 'Hey, I found this old video clip of a man drinking a Budweiser, are you interested in using it somehow?'
AI and Machine Learning is starting to be leveraged for exciting and ground-breaking enhancement work such as converting old-video files into higher resolution quality using AI that intelligently fills in intermediary pixel data, far better than upscaling technologies previously utilized. Even "Dep Fake" capability can be utilized (hopefully in a responsible way) in the event an actor isn't available, for example.
AWS and the Media & Entertainment Industry
As the largest provider of Cloud services, AWS (Amazon Web Services) has invested considerable resources to understand and address the specific needs of the Media & Entertainment industry. The approach AWS is taking is two-fold:
Internally, on the products side, AWS has made two key acquisitions – Elemental in 2015 and Thinkbox in 2017 – to better cater to the needs of the Media & Entertainment industries. AWS Elemental allows media companies to deliver live and on-demand video to any device at any time, and provides video workflow related services such as transcoding, push-to-publish, etc. On the other hand, AWS Thinkbox is a service that is targeted at animation, special effects, and rendering. AWS has invested in these facilities and rapid product development is providing a steady stream of new features.
Externally, AWS is also making efforts to acquire talent from the Media & Entertainment industry and has built an impressive end-user focused Media & Entertainment team dedicated to catering to the needs of its customers. The following are a few examples of how AWS has been engaging with its M&E customers:
● AWS and Fox Team Up to Reinvent Media Content Delivery (Press Release)
● Discovery Communications Migration to AWS (Case Study)
● Untold Studios & AWS Thinkbox – Setting Up A New Studio Without Any On-Premises Infrastructure
● Sony DADC NMS Media Supply Chain – Migration to AWS (Case Study)
● Sky News Royal Wedding Who's Who Live application (Blog)
The 3 Segments in the Media & Entertainment Industry From A Cloud Standpoint
1. Professional Media companies: Studios and post-production companies
2. Enterprise: Marketing departments and internal training departments
3. Casual, Individual, Small businesses
Finding Cloud Experts Who Can Speak M&E
The Media & Entertainment industry has always been very localized in entertainment centers such as LA, New York, London, etc. As a result, there are not a lot of experts outside of these 'hubs' who really understand the uniqueness of media workflows, or even the terminology used in the industry.
What's more, there are even fewer experts who are Cloud smart and understand how to adequately cater to the specific needs of Media & Entertainment companies.
TrackIt is one of the few companies that speaks the language and has proven expertise in media workflow technology.
"The principals in TrackIt have been serving the technology needs of professionals in the Media & Entertainment industry since 1995 and our engineers are well experienced in developing solutions that meet the real needs and dare I say "idiosyncrasies" of film and video workflows. We understand the vernacular as well as the intricacies of media creation and delivery." Brad Winett, TrackIt President | years ago were unavailable to them. The Cloud, in essence, has now democratized technology in the Media and Entertainment industry.
On-Prem vs. Cloud for the M&E Industry
A natural question that arises in the reader's mind is: Should I continue to use Capital Expenditures for on-premise solutions or does the Cloud and its Operating Expense model make more sense?
Well, it depends. There are two primary factors that need to be considered before you make the decision, the first one being the utilization of your solutions. If you're a company with requirements that are substantial enough to be able to run your on-premise infrastructure all the time, then investing in on-prem might make sense from a dollar standpoint. That said, there are also numerous cases where running "all the time" workloads could be cheaper on the Cloud. Amazon EC2 Spot Instances regularly offer lower compute costs than what's available in CapEx models. However, if you're not using your infrastructure all the time or if you have "bursty" requirements, the Cloud is undeniably the better option. For example, let's say you've got a heavy-duty project that is due in a couple of weeks, the Cloud is perfect for being able to burst when you have short-term, compute-intensive needs. In such a scenario, not only do you meet demands and get the job done, but you also pay only for what you use.
The second key factor that you need to consider is whether you're willing to deal with the maintenance and continual modernization of your on-premise infrastructure along with the problems and complexities that come with it. If you've decided not to spend CapEx money, worry about provisioning for power and air conditioning, or often more importantly, falling behind the technology curve, the Cloud makes sense for you.
That said, the Cloud is an absolute no-brainer for individuals, smaller companies, and even big companies with moderate or occasional requirements (such as media projects for marketing departments and internal training departments) thanks to the flexibility and OpEx costeffectiveness it provides.
The Cloud is also a very low-risk option; if a project disappears, or an implementation doesn't meet expectations, or for any reason you are not satisfied, it is a simple matter to tear down the environment and have no further costs sunk into the environment.
The Cloud for Studios and Post-Production Houses
However, for bigger companies in the Media & Entertainment industry such as studios and postproduction houses, things get a little more complex. These companies have already made huge investments in infrastructure and equipment that they are trying to depreciate over time. Hence the question for these companies becomes: Do I refresh my on-prem infrastructure or do I start moving some of my infrastructure to the Cloud? And what's apparent from the media industry is that most of these big companies are indeed moving to the Cloud.
Storage – especially archive storage – is one of the earliest areas which has seen increased adoption of the Cloud by professional media companies. Recognizing the cost-effectiveness, universal access and inherent data protection capabilities of Cloud storage, studios and postproduction companies are leveraging the Cloud for their archive storage which has always been one of the hardest to manage components in their media environments.
Here is a link to a Case Study documenting how TrackIt helped one leading post production company with their archive storage needs.
Big companies in Media & Entertainment might also be concerned with the safety of their data, especially for disaster recovery. The Cloud makes it easy to create a copy of their content on the East coast and a duplicate on the West coast, for example.
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As performance-based products, Cursive and Brim are woven of solution-dyed fibers, offering a high degree of color- and lightfastness and ease of cleanability. Additionally, in keeping with Maharam's commitment to reduced environmental impact, both textiles are Greenguard and Greenguard Gold Certified. | entwining pattern allows the eye to travel seamlessly across the textile.
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razilian drummer and educator Ana Barreiro first came to SJW as a Jazz Institute participant. With her extraordinary musicianship and bright personality, she quickly distinguished herself, and became an SJW faculty member the following year.
A key musician in the LA jazz and Brazilian music scenes, Ana has performed with artists such as Catina deLuna and Lado B Brazilian Project, Otmaro Ruiz, Carol Bach-y-rita, Thalma de Freitas, João Donato, Paulinho Garcia, Elizabeth Lamers, Andrea Motis, Scott Hamilton, Larry Koonse, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Forman, Scott Healy, Kirsten Edkins, and Isaac Smith. As avid an educator as a performer, Ana is on<|fim_middle|> drum activities in her hometown.
Her most recent project with pianist Amy K Bormet, AmyAna has been released on Strange Women Records, with shows to be announced in the US and Brazil. Ana is proud to use Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and Remo Drumheads. | the Faculty of the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, and has been traveling and teaching clinics in China, Thailand, and Brazil, where she also organizes the Drum Camp Sul de Minas with the goal of facilitating high-level | 44 |
Hayden Powell
trumpet player and composer
PERISKOP RECORDS
Hayden Powell (1983)
Hayden Powell is a trumpet player and composer based in Oslo, Norway. Originally English, Powell moved to Norway as a child and grew up in Molde. He works in a variety of styles with an emphasis on jazz and improvised music, and has released two albums as a leader, The Attic (2011) and Roots and Stems (2013). A new album entitled Circadian Rhythm and Blues is set for release in late 2015.
Hayden Powell started his career as a 13-year-old member of the traditional jazz band Dixi from Molde. Tours of Norway and England and four albums with this band gave Powell a flying start to his musical life. In addition, Powell often performed with his father, who is a church organist. From 2002-2006 he studied at the Conservatory in Trondheim, earning a bachelor's degree in jazz performance. During these years, Powell co-founded the band Magic Pocket with Erik Johannessen (trombone), Daniel Herskedal (tuba) and Erik Nylander (drums).
During this period, Hayden Powell Quartet played at the Trondheim Jazz Festival with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler as a guest. Powell also participated in several versions of the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, including those led by Terje Rypdal, Erl<|fim_middle|>la & Norlandsoperans Symfoniorkester // Ante Lucem (ECM)
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© 2011 Hayden Powell Suffusion theme by Sayontan Sinha | end Skomsvoll and Eirik Hegdal. He received Molde Jazz Festival and Sparebank 1′s Jazz Scholarship in 2006 and Trondheim Jazz Festival's talent prize in 2009.
Move to Oslo
In 2008, Hayden Powell moved to Oslo where he earned a master's degree in jazz performance at the Norwegian Academy of Music (2009-2011). As a part of this degree, Powell worked with musicians such as Tore Brunborg, Jon Balke, Per Oddvar Johansen and Mats Eilertsen. In 2009/2010, Magic Pocket was awarded a grant that offered the opportunity to write a commissioned work for the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra at the Molde Jazz Festival. This was later released as the album Trondheim Jazz Orchestra & Magic Pocket – Kinetic Music (MNJ Records, 2011). 2011 also saw the release of Magic Pocket's critically acclaimed debut album The Katabatic Wind (Bolage, 2011) with guest pianist/keyboardist Morten Qvenild.
Powell as a leader
Powell's album The Attic was released in September 2011 to a full house at Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria in Oslo, and great reviews. The album set the scene for Hayden Powell Trio, which alongside Powell consists of Eyolf Dale on piano and Jo Skaansar on bass. Drummer Jasper van Hulten, trombonist Erik Johannessen and saxophonist Tore Brunborg also contributed to the recording. Following this release, Hayden Powell Trio have played more than 60 concerts at Norwegian jazz clubs and festivals including Nattjazz and Moldejazz. They released Roots and Stems in 2013, this time also gaining attention from reviewers abroad. 2015 will see the release of Circadian Rhythm and Blues, a double album that contains both trio and solo work.
Alongside his own bands, Powell has worked as a freelance musician based in Oslo, contributing to more than 30 albums to date. He worked with Finnish pianist/harpist Iro Haarla as a member of her quintet (w/Jon Christensen, Trygve Seim and Uffe Krokfors) and took part in her commission "Ante Lucem" performed and recorded with Norrlands Symfoniorkester in Umeå, Sweden. He recorded and toured with Solfrid Molland's project "Katedral for Tapte Drømmer" (Kirkelig Kulturverksted), as well as shorter stints with musicians and bands such as Ola Kvernberg's Liarbird, Albatrosh & Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and Terje Gewelt Spindrift. International collaborations include several projects with Estonian bassist Peedu Kass, the group 12 Percent featuring Canadian pianist Parker Shper, and musicians such as Joonas Riippa and Thomas Bachmann.
As a leader
2011: The Attic (Inner Ear)
2013: Roots and Stems (Periskop Records)
2015: Circadian Rhythm and Blues (to be released in 2015)
With Trondheim Jazz Orchestra
2006: Tribute (MNJ Records), with Vigleik Storaas
2007: Live in Oslo (MNJ Records), with Maria Kannegaard Trio
2009: Live at Moldejazz (MNJ Records), with Kobert
2009: What if: A Counterfactual Fairytale (MNJ records), with Erlend Skomsvoll
2011: Kinetic Music (MNJ Records), with Magic Pocket
2011: Migrations (MNJ Records), with Øyvind Brække
2013: Tree House (MNJ Records, with Albatrosh
With others
2010: Jo Skaansar // Den Blåaste Natt (Talik Records)
2011: Magic Pocket & Morten Qvenild // The Katabatic Wind (Bolage Records)
2011: Jens Carelius // The Architect (Jansen Plateproduksjon)
2011: Solfrid Molland // Katedral For Tapte Drømmer (Kirkelig Kulturverksted)
2016: Significant Time // Regnbueponniens Significante Påskesang (Periskop)
2016: Eyolf Dale // Wolf Valley (Edition Records)
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Do you track your workouts?
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As the old adage goes, " Fail to plan, plan to fail." I'm sure among the high-level executives, leaders, business owners, educators and parents who are members at Flow, these words have come out of their mouths at one point or another when describing ways to become successful.
It's true. From motivational speeches to self-help books, one of the themes that resonates with each chapter or spoken word is that without a map, you are bound to get lost<|fim_middle|> get them through the next few months of training .
By keeping this training journal, you have an instant resource on how to prepare for the workouts ahead. Further, with this ever-evolving resource, you can make adjustments to your program based on previous successes and failures, which add to less frustration, less plateauing and better results.
Having a program and recording your progress is probably one of the easiest adjustments that you can make to your current training regimen that would drastically improve your results.
Take action today and start drawing your own map to a better you. | .
While this message seems to make perfect sense to me, it can fall on deaf ears when it comes to people's workouts. Each day I come in to work, I see countless people wandering around looking for the next exercise to do or scratching their heads as they decide how much weight they should put on so they can perform the coveted "three sets of 10" on each exercise they select. Occasionally, I'll see a person copy the same workout a trainer or an extremely fit member is doing. But rarely do I see a member enter the gym with a binder, a notebook or a smartphone (with the notes section open) or even a piece of paper with a detailed program that will | 140 |
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Study: Eye Contact Triggers Threat Signals in Autistic Children's Brains
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Brain tests at UW–Madison suggest that autistic children shy from eye contact because they perceive even the most familiar face as an uncomfortable threat.
The work deepens understanding of an autistic brain's function and may one day inform new treatment approaches and augment how teachers interact with their autistic students.
Tracking the correlation between eye movements and brain activity, the researchers found that in autistic subjects, the amygdala — an emotion center in the brain associated with negative feelings — lights up to an abnormal extent during a direct gaze upon a non-threatening face. Writing in the March 6 issue of the journal Nature Neuroscience, the scientists also report that because autistic children avert eye contact, the brain's fusiform region, which is critical for face perception, is less active than it would be during a normally developing child's stare.
"This is the very first published study that assesses how individuals with autism look at faces while simultaneously monitoring which of their brain areas are active," says lead author Kim Dalton, an assistant scientist at UW–Madison's Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior. Dalton measured eye movements in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a sophisticated technology that allows researchers to "see" a brain in action.
Notably, the UW–Madison study overturns the existing notion that autistic children struggle to process faces because of a malfunction in the fusiform area. Rather, in autistic children the fusiform "is fundamentally normal" and shows only stunted activity because over-aroused amygdalas make autistic children want to look away, says senior author Richard Davidson, a UW–Madison psychiatry and psychology professor who has earned international recognition for his work on the neural underpinnings of emotion.
"Imagine walking through the world and interpreting every face that looks at you as a threat, even the face of your own mother," Davidson adds. Scientists have in the past speculated that the amygdala – which has been implicated in certain anxiety and mood disorders – plays a role in autism, but the study directly supports that idea for the first time.
"Imagine walking through the world and interpreting every face that looks at you as a threat, even the face of your own mother."
Richard Davidson
An increasingly publicized developmental disability, autism greatly weakens the capacity to socialize and communicate normally. The tendency to avoid eye contact is one of the most pervasive traits among autistic children, says Dalton. The characteristic is a problem because eyes, in particular, are a crucial source of "subtle cues that are critical for normal social and emotional development," Dalton says.
Dalton's work comprised two studies. In the first, researchers placed autistic children inside an MRI scanner and showed them pictures of faces with both emotional and neutral expressions. The children had to press one of two buttons to indicate whether a face showed a blank or expressive face. Throughout the process, the researchers used precise eye-tracking technology to measure exactly which parts of the face study participants were looking at and for how long. Normally developing children far outpaced the autistic study participants in identifying expressions correctly.
During the second study, the researchers again placed subjects in MRI machines and showed them photographs of both familiar and unfamiliar faces. They monitored eye movements and brain activity, and once again, autistic subjects performed considerably more poorly than normally developing participants.
In the future, the findings could help scientists "train autistic children to look at a person's eye region in a more strategic way, like when the person may not be looking directly at them," says Davidson. Researchers eventually could assess whether such approaches improve the ability to make eye contact and whether they might even induce positive developmental changes in the brain.
Because autism is more inheritable than any other psychiatric condition, researchers also could start to explore the genetic mechanisms underlying hyperactive amygdalas — "a completely un<|fim_middle|>oma Basu
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The graceful curves and Victorian-inspired details of the Chesapeake collection bring elegant style and long-lasting performance to your decor. Constructed of solid brass, this two-handle faucet features a drip-free ceramic cartridge system and your choice of four tarnish and corrosion-resistant finishes. Stylish levers are the finishing touch to this fashionable ensemble.
The graceful curves and Victorian-inspired details of the Chesapeake collection bring elegant style and long-lasting performance to your decor. Construct<|fim_middle|> this sturdy faucet is finely crafted from solid brass. It features a drip-free ceramic disc cartridge system and comes in an array of tarnish and corrosion-resistant finish options. | ed of solid brass, this two-handle faucet features a drip-free ceramic cartridge system and your choice of two tarnish and corrosion-resistant finishes. Stylish cross handles are the finishing touch to this fashionable ensemble.
The Platte collection evokes 1930's glamour with bold, refined lines and classic accents. Designed to last a lifetime, this sturdy ensemble is finely crafted from solid brass. It features a drip-free ceramic disc cartridge system and comes in an array of tarnish and corrosion-resist finishes. With a curvy silhouette and traditional levers, it is at home in a variety of decors.
The Alameda Kitchen Bridge Faucet with Swivel Pot Filler and American Cross Handles brings vintage style to any kitchen. Designed to last a lifetime, | 153 |
you all the storage and convenience you will find in larger bathrooms. From wall-mount sinks, curved shower rods and convenient storage options, you can create a beautiful bathroom regardless of size. Need a little more elbow room? The Moen® Tension Curved Shower Rod can give your shower a little more space.
A curved shower rod not only adds an elegant and luxurious look to your bathroom but it also adds five and a half inches of additional shower space. In the photo above you can see how Moen® Tension Curved Shower Rod creates additional space with its curved shape. Installing this item is easy. Simply expand, add tension and snap on the decorative end covers. No tools or drilling required.
The Curved Tension Shower Rod adjusts from 57" to 60" to<|fim_middle|>'t mean that you have to sacrifice luxurious amenities. Using your space wisely means you can fit things like a whirlpool tub or a towel warmer into your space as well.
Take a look at Mansfield Plumbing® for the luxury you want at a price you can afford. The Reo Bathroom Collection is the perfect solution. These whirlpool tubs are slightly downsized and come packed with fourteen jets: eight back jets, four body jets, and two foot jets.
The tub also features a Hydro-V jet system that targets the back with strategically placed jets. The eight jets massage the shoulder blades, upper and middle back muscles and the bottom two spinning jets massage the lower back.
You can also add a little bit of extra luxury with a towel warmer from Wesaunard. The Cornerpiece Collection is full of towel warmers that fit into the little niches in your bathroom.
Regardless of the size of your bathroom you can have luxury and efficient storage. Whether you need more space for your linens or you simply want to furnish your bath with fixtures that make it feel more open and spacious, you can find your ideal bathroom configuration with a little bit of planning and ingenuity. Combining the right elements makes all the difference.
Rebels' Hidden Fortress © 2019. All Rights Reserved. | accommodate a variety of shower sizes. It is made from corrosion-resistant steel for reliable durability and available in three finishes to accommodate any bathroom décor. Don't have space for a vanity? Consider adding a wall-mount sink instead. The open bottom can make your space feel less cluttered. Pictured here is the Yesler Wall-Mount Glass Sink from Signature Hardware®.
Need to free up some floor space? Consider a wall-mount sink. The absence of a vanity can give your space a more open feel. We love the Yesler Wall-Mount Glass Sink from Signature Hardware® for its sharp, minimalist design. It is easy to see this sink in a contemporary bathroom. The stainless steel bars beneath the sink provide a convenient place for you to hang hand towels. The integrated counter space also provides a convenient space for holding soap and toiletries. Pictured here is a Restoration Hardwarebathroom featuring the Pharmacy Large Bath Cabinet. The clear glass shelves let the room feel open but provide plenty of enclosed space for towels, bath products and other essentials.
Storage is always at a premium but if you don't have space in your bathroom for a dedicated linen closet you can add shelving with some low profile carts, cabinets and shelves. Our favorite retailer for bath furnishings is Restoration Hardware. They have a wide variety of cabinets, vanities, and carts that have open shelves or glass doors.
Their stock contains a wide variety of profiles and sizes, many of which are perfect to fit small spaces. Take a look at products such as the Newbury Grande Étagère , which uses materials that are impervious to water and rust, or the Pharmacy Large Bath Cabinet with Drawers, which provides drawers and shelves so you can store cosmetics and other essentials. If you really want to trick the eye and make your room appear larger, you can try adding a mirrored or metallic finish such as the Strand Mirrored Short Bath Cabinet.
Don't have space for a cabinet or think you may need some more space for the things you use every day? Consider one of Restoration Hardware's Wall Shelves for the items you need to keep in easy reach. The Reo Bathroom Suitefrom Mansfield Plumbing®is the perfect blend of luxurious style and function. We especially love the whirlpool bathtubs, they even come with the Mansfield® Limited Ten Year Warranty.
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Protected open space that was 'bought for development' comes<|fim_middle|> Boris and his 'boys-club' and why she stood down
Former Hastings and Rye MP Amber Rudd has been pretty quiet since leaving parliament in 2019 but she's making a splash in the 'papers today as she takes aim at the man she once said was "not the man you want driving you home at the end of the evening". Ms Rudd has called into […] | back to the council
A piece of land the local council says 'had always been intended for use as protected open space' but that had been bought by SeaSpace 'as part of land acquisitions for development' is going back to council ownership.
In a press release issued on Monday Hastings Borough Council (HBC) says it will be, "…accepting the transfer of protected open space land in the Ore Valley, from SeaSpace."
Confusingly the press release first says the land had originally been purchased as part of land acquisitions 'for development', then goes on to say that it had 'always been intended for use as protected open space'.
SeaSpace is transferring ownership of land in Ore Valley to Hastings Borough Council.
HBC will now do initial repairs and maintenance and will then look for a community trust or similar organisation who could take on the long-term management of the land: "As was intended when the land was first earmarked as protected open space."
Councillor Peter Chowney, leader of HBC said: "This land includes two important open spaces. One has a large badger sett and deep ponds that were once used to refill steam engines. Together, they're the largest open space in the Ore Valley. The other includes paths through woodland already maintained by volunteers, with views across the Ore Valley.
"I am very pleased that after 15 years, the long term future of this land can finally be secured, using the money we set aside right back when the land was first put forward as protected open space. I'm also keen that future ownership and management arrangements protect, as far as possible, from the land ever being sold on."
Councillor Maya Evans, lead councillor for climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development said: "This is a wonderful space that will be preserved and enjoyed by the town, protecting the green space and the wildlife there.
"Urban wildernesses are a good way of supporting biodiversity; earlier this month the National Biodiversity Network estimated that one in seven species of plant, fungi and insects are at risk of disappearing in the UK, destruction of habitat being one of the main causes.
"HBC has preserved this area for nature to flourish, which is also an intrinsic part of tackling climate change."
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Lady Marigold says:
This is a site with a very chequered history and many who had fought so hard to save this unique spot will be pleased with this news….but one has to ask what really went on behind the scenes here…more questions than answers …
Kelsey is still at large – there's a £500 reward for information
Have you seen Kesley Searle? The 26-year-old is wanted by police in East Sussex, for recall to prison having broken the terms of his release licence and a reward of £500 has now been offered for information leading to his arrest. He had been released from prison on licence in November, part way through a […]
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I would say I am about 50% internally and 50% externally motivated. What's nice is external motivators are usually consistent. Whether it's school's constant deadlines or bills or even the expectations of family and friends, external motivators are always there and sometimes are enough to trudge through tough times. What ebbs and flows is internal motivation. Some days, I can wake at 3am and work till midnight. Other days I can sleep 16 hours and barely conjure up the energy to eat. In school, you can actually get away with that and get back on track quickly. In real life, it's tough to just not go to work, i.e. the external motivators ramp up. This is a double edged sword because it allows for slack in internal motivation until you are literally being dragged through days and weeks by external motivators with absolutely no internal drive. This can occur at any stage in education or career and is not really dependent on success in life (though it can definitely hinder further progression).
Certainty/Comfort – We all want comfort. And much of this comfort comes from certainty. Of course there is no ABSOLUTE certainty, but we want certainty the car will start, the water will flow from the tap when we turn it on and the currency we use will hold its value.
Variety – At the<|fim_middle|> UNcertainty to provide spice and adventure in our lives.
Significance – Deep down, we all want to be important. We want our life to have meaning and significance. I can imagine no worse a death than to think my life didn't matter.
Connection/Love – It would be hard to argue against the need for love. We want to feel part of a community. We want to be cared for and cared about.
Growth – There could be some people who say they don't want to grow, but I think they're simply fearful of doing so—or perhaps NOT doing so. To become better, to improve our skills, to stretch and excel may be more evident in some than others, but it's there.
Contribution – The desire to contribute something of value—to help others, to make the world a better place than we found it is in all of us. | same time we want certainty, we also crave variety. Paradoxically, there needs to be enough | 20 |
Review: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes, by Loren D. Estleman
Posted on July 21, 2011 October 28, 2016 by amypeveto
Anyone who's anyone knows about the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his dogged assistant/biographer, Dr. John Watson. It was believed that all of their tales had been told — so it is a surprise indeed when a small, dark figure appears at editor Loren Estleman's doorstep, claiming to have the last remaining unpublished tale of Sherlock Holmes.
It is a tale of supernatural occurrences, of murder and violence, and of the struggle between good and evil within every man. The only way it could have been told<|fim_middle|> crush on Mr. Holmes.
Kick-ass Quotes:
"A culture which allows zeppelins to rain death and destruction upon the cities of men and heavy guns to pound civilisation back into the dust whence it came is a culture which has yet to learn from its mistakes." (from the preface)
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Yvette says:
This sounds good! Enjoyed your review. I'm not a big fan of this sort of thing except when I am. 🙂
I love Holmes in just about anything. Especially when it's the classic Holmes.
bookzilla says:
I have a collection of the original Holmes stories, but could never get into them — and it's been so long since I tried that I can't remember why I didn't like them.
I think Estleman has written several new stories (that were supposedly "lost" until now), so I might check out some more of those, as a way to ease into the original stories. Holmes is a a great character, and he deserves for me to give him another shot. | was as a sensation story by the master of adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson. But now the time has come for the true tale to be told, for the reader to learn what really happened that night in Dr. Jekyll's laboratory. This is the true tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes.
A chilling retelling
Books like this are always exciting to me, because they tell an old story in a new way, and from a different perspective. I didn't get a huge kick out of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, but I most definitely enjoyed this retelling, wonderfully crafted by Loren D. Estleman.
The bizarre and violent happenings of the original tale are made even more frightening, as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes ("written" by Dr. Watson himself) informs the reader that those events were true. The reader then sees the case from the perspective of the doctor and his esteemed colleague.
It's fun to see how Estleman has carefully sewn the great detective into the original tale, keeping him out of the main plot, yet still showing how it was Holmes and Watson, rather than the lawyer Utterson, who unravels the horrible truth of Mr. Hyde's creation. Estleman writes Holmes very well indeed, capturing his intelligence and razor-sharp eye for details — as well as his sense of adventure.
For fans of adventure
Whether you're a fan of Stevenson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, or Estleman, you will find many things about this book to love. As for me, I think I may have developed a bit of a | 330 |
Q: Cut edge, cut vertex definition clarification Looking some definition clarification for a simple problem. Consider the graph:
A---B where A and B are vertices and there is a single edge between them. Would the edge between them be considered a "cut edge" because its removal disconnects the graph? Or does a "cut edge" necessitate increasing the number of connected components, and not just components?
A: Yes it is a cut edge. Lets go little deeper in the definitions.
Definition of cut edge:
In graph theory, a bridge, isthm<|fim_middle|>.
Definition of connected component:
In graph theory, a connected component (or just component) of an undirected graph is a subgraph in which any two vertices are connected to each other by paths, and which is connected to no additional vertices in the supergraph.
See the Wikipedia article related to connected component.
An alternative way to define connected components involves the equivalence classes of an equivalence relation that is defined on the vertices of the graph. In an undirected graph, a vertex v is reachable from a vertex u if there is a path from u to v. In this definition, a single vertex is counted as a path of length zero, and the same vertex may occur more than once within a path. Reachability is an equivalence relation, since:
*
*It is reflexive: There is a trivial path of length zero from any vertex to itself.
*It is symmetric: If there is a path from u to v, the same edges form a path from v to u.
*It is transitive: If there is a path from u to v and a path from v to w, the two paths may be concatenated together to form a path from u to w.
The connected components are then the induced subgraphs formed by the equivalence classes of this relation.
Conclusion:
Single vertex which has no any connection is a connected component based on reflexiveness. Your graph has 1 connected component before edge removal and has 2 connected components without the edge, so your edge is a cut edge.
| us, cut-edge, or cut arc is an edge of a graph whose deletion increases its number of connected components.
See the Wikipedia article related to cut edge | 31 |
I had been looking at an ancient book, well over 100 years old, of the poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow<|fim_middle|> UK to date. | and in particular the Song of Hiawatha.
This Hiawatha poem is very long and stretches from page 221 to 291 and reminds me of my mother. It was one of her favourite poems- so a few memories stirred. The book was originally hers.
That same evening Karin and I went to the cinema to see the newish movie Summer in February. It was her choice but I went along willingly as the film is set in Cornwall, where I live.
Against the backdrop of the Cornish coast, it tells the true story of a love triangle between the artist Alfred James Munnings, Florence Carter-Wood, and Gilbert Evans who was the land agent in charge of the Lamorna Valley estate where the Lamorna members of the Newlyn School lived and painted. It's probably best described as Munnings' bohemian period period.
And here's the synchro or coincidence. One of the early scenes in the movie is set at one of the Newlyn parties and AJ, as he is known, is discussing poetry. To prove the point he is making he starts to recite quite a chunk of Hiawatha by Longfellow.
Who would have thought that a film set in Cornwall would have any links to Hiawatha.
Good one! I haven't heard of this movie but will look for it since it was filmed in Cornwall!
I don't think the movie has been released in the USA at the moment.
,but it is definitely on my list of movies to see.
Something about Emily - there sure is. I think the film has only been released in the | 328 |
Caballo Muerto is an archaeological complex located on the northern coast of Peru, in the Moche Valley, in the Laredo District of La Libertad Region. It represents<|fim_middle|>72 by archeologist Michael E. Moseley of Harvard University, then director of the Chan Chan-Moche Valley Project. Other archaeologists working on the project include Luis Watanabe (1972), Thomas G. Pozorski (1973-1974), and Jorge Ruiz Barcellos.
Timeline
It is believed that the site was occupied from 1500 to 400 BC and belongs to the Middle Formative period. Among the contemporary sites in the other valleys of the northern coast of Peru are Limoncarro in Jequetepeque, Cerro Blanco in Nepeña District of Ancash Region, Pallka in Casma Valley, Santa Lucia in Lambayeque Region, and Ñañañique in Piura Region. In the northern highlands, the related sites are Huacaloma, Kuntur Wasi (both near Cajamarca), and Pacopampa.
Description
The archaeological complex of Caballo Muerto features stone and adobe constructions, with mud used as mortar. It consists of a dozen ceremonial buildings on constructed platforms, among them the Huaca de los Reyes. Several of these buildings exhibit a "U-shaped" layout that is common for Cupisnique sites. The walls are decorated with reliefs depicting snakes, cats and other images. Apart from the Huaca de los Reyes, there are the following constructions:
Huaca Herederos
Huaca Partida
Huaca La Virgen
Huaca La Cruz
Huaca San Carlos
Huaca Guabalito
Huaca Curaca, etc.
The estimated volume of material (stone and silty clay) used for the six Early Formative Caballo Muerto Complex mounds is about 510,000 cubic meters; construction took place over a period of about 500 years.
Huaca Herederos
Huaca Herederos Chica is a monumental site that is part of the Caballo Muerto Complex. This mound was excavated from 1970 to 1973, and is now partially destroyed. It represents a superposition of several phases of occupation and building over some 1000 years period—each phase separated by phases of abandonment.
Some of the architectural elements here are similar to those of the Kotosh Religious Tradition at the highland sites of La Galgada (archaeological site) and Huaricoto as well as in the coastal Casma Valley.
Huaca Herederos Chica was abandoned from 1200–400 CAL B.C. only to be reoccupied and rebuilt in the late Early Horizon (400–200 CAL B.C.).
Huaca de los Reyes
The most important and well studied in this area is the site of Huaca de los Reyes, showing a very complex structure with a "U-shaped" layout. It also includes overlapping platforms featuring access stairs, with plazas and hypostyle halls. The site includes friezes, as well as the giant heads constructed of clay representing characters with feline features, similar to Chavin style, yet preceding the Chavin chronologically.
Economy
The economy of the inhabitants of Caballo Muerto was based on the use of irrigated land reclaimed from the desert. Irrigation canals were constructed. The proteins were obtained from land animals like deer; later, llamas were consumed. The people of Caballo Muerto, belonging to the Cupisnique culture, were the direct ancestors of the great Moche civilization.
See also
Ancient Peru
Notes
References
Translated from Spanish Wikipedia
Bibliography
Kauffmann Doig, Federico: Historia y arte del Perú antiguo. Tomo 2, p. 210. Lima, Ediciones PEISA, 2002.
Kaulicke, Peter: El Perú Antiguo I. Los períodos arcaico y formativo, pp. 60–61. Colección Historia del Perú, editada por la Empresa Editora El Comercio S.A. Lima, 2010.
Silva Sifuentes, Jorge E. T.: Origen de las civilizaciones andinas, pp. 103–104. Incluida en la Historia del Perú. Lima, Lexus Editores, 2000.
Williams, Carlos: Arquitectura y urbanismo en el antiguo Perú Incluida en "Historia del Perú", Tomo VIII, Perú Republicano y procesos e instituciones, pp. 424–428. Lima, Editorial Mejía Baca, 1980.
Archaeological sites in Peru
Cupisnique culture
Archaeological sites in La Libertad Region | a series of mound sites that span both the Initial Period (2100–1200 CAL B.C.) and the Early Horizon (1200–200 CAL B.C.).
This site became prominent during the period of the Cupisnique culture. It includes about a dozen architectural sites built upon interlocking platforms. One of them is the important site of the Huaca de los Reyes. It has been declared as belonging to the Cultural Heritage of Peru by the Decree No. 999 of 4 October 2001.
Location
The site is located in the middle sector of the Moche valley on the north shore of the river Moche, about 3 km NE of Laredo, Trujillo and about 20 km from the city of Trujillo, Peru. It covers 600 hectares where an estimated two thousand people lived.
Discovery and studies
Caballo Muerto was discovered in 19 | 202 |
Disney Channel announces crossover event, 'Raven About Bunk'd'
Disney Channel's next crossover event will combine Raven's Home and Bunk'd, creating a new special called Raven About Bunk'd. The hour-long special will blend the two series into one universe and premieres on 24 July on both Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Additionally, Disney Channel's newest anthem, We Own the Summer by Milo Manheim, is featured in the episode. As the story unfolds, Raven, Chelsea, Booker, Nia, Levi and Tess set out on a long road trip to Maine's Camp Champion, but a GPS glitch sends them off course to Camp Kikiwaka, a place with an uncertain future even for those who can catch a glimpse of<|fim_middle|> these two amazingly talented and diverse casts come together for an hour of summer Camp Kikiwaka fun." Previous crossover specials include That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana, Good Luck Jessie, Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana, and Austin & Jessie & Ally All-Star New Year.
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EsportsXO, in association with 'PUBG', announces XO Cup 'PUBG' Finals | the future. While Raven and Chelsea hunt for Maine lobster, the kids make arts and crafts and develop feats of engineering, and then set out to find the camp's infamous "Snipe" in Moose Rump's Forbidden Forest.
The adventure also includes celebrity piglets, hidden tunnels and a musical performance, as the newcomers forge a camaraderie with Lou, Noah, Ava, Destiny, Gwen, Finn and Matteo – and set out to own the summer. Disney Channel vice president current series Kory Lunsford said, "We've had great success with crossovers through the years, going all the way back to our very first one, That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana. We're excited to bring this latest special to our fans and we can't wait for them to see | 160 |
Supported by: D'lex, Pasquale (<|fim_middle|> bring you the best in House, Disco, Techno & Bass.
Joining D'lex in Room 1 we have Pasquale, who for the past 8 years has promoted one of the the most respected clubnights in the UK: DBE. Originally starting out in Loughborough, DBE has gone on to put on additional events in London, as well as their infamous 'Magical Mystery Tour' shows - welcoming the likes of Disclosure, Eats Everything, Jackmaster, Shadow Child, My Nu Leng, Dusky, Skream, B.Traits, Patrick Topping, Redlight & many more. Expect the best in House & Disco.
Get up! And get on down - to funk, soul, motown, disco, old-school hip hop, and everything in between, all night long in downstairs Stealth.
Psychedelic, soul and rock & roll from Vinyljacks DJ. One man, one massive 50s & 60s record collection, all welcome; his strictly vinyl policy will have indie alley cats, drum & bass collectives, house parties, electronic disco queens, mods, hippies and rockers swinging all night long.
Expect to hear the best psychedelic, soul and rock & roll around. Wild 50s & 60s toons, including the likes of: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Wilson Pickett, The Zombies, Elvis, MC5, Jefferson Airplane, 13th Floor Elevators, The Contours and American Breed, with plenty of surprises.
From 10pm on the terrace, catch the Glitter Gyals adding some sparkle to your night! Glitter, gems, and all things holographic. | DBE) & Loads More!
Having played at the club more frequently than any other DJ in our history, D'lex will be delving deep into his record collection to | 35 |
These quick and easy 4 Ingredient Chicken Marinade Recipes will become your go to recipes and they are<|fim_middle|> choose from are Red Wine Vinegar, Yogurt, Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard or Balsamic Vinegar.
Picking your favorite flavoring is lots of fun! Try the Southern Comfort for an adults only marinade, or perhaps Honey, Garlic, Rosemary, Ginger or Maple Syrup.
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Chicken is a leaner and healthier alternative to red meat but it certainly doesn't have to be boring! With this collection of 4 ingredient chicken marinades, you'll be spoiled for choice.
Given we know how many of you love to rock your Crockpot, we thought we would start with some easy and healthy freezer recipes that you can whip up in a jiffy and in advance too!
The secret to the perfect marinade mix is in the proportions of the ingredients. Here's what you need to do.
One-quarter of a cup of the fat element combined with two tablespoons of the acid. Next, add 1-2 teaspoons of the salt source and the same again of your preferred flavoring. This will give you the right combination and don't be afraid to experiment.
Here's the Ingredients You'll Need 500 Grams of chicken breast or thigh 1/4 Cup of soy sauce 2-3 Tablespoons of honey 2 Tablespoons of sweet chilli sauce.
The ingredients are simply mixed together in a bowl with around a pound of chopped chicken. You then refrigerated for between one to three hours. Make sure they're all mixed together well so the chicken is coated properly and can absorb all the flavors. You can also pop them in a plastic bag if you prefer.
These Chicken Marinades Recipes are perfect for baking, grilling and BBQing. These 4 Ingredient Chicken Marinades are perfect for weeknights or when you're short on time.
For the Fat component you can use an Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Peanut Oil or Sesame Oil and each will give you a different result. Some of the Acid elements you can | 355 |
If you are battling with the itchiness<|fim_middle|>ophores and other structures in the skin that contribute to the skin condition that is being addressed.
ILP therapy is performed in a dermatologist's office. Treatment time may vary, and it will target the patches of psoriasis or eczema being treated. During the procedure, you may experience a warm sensation, or it may feel like something is snapping against your skin.
The doctor who performs the procedure will determine the dose of light that will be used based on the severity of the psoriasis or eczema. Throughout the procedure, you may be required to wear goggles to protect your eyes.
How Effective is IPL Therapy?
IPL therapy works well on individuals who have mild to moderate psoriasis and eczema. However, it may not be effective for people who have flare-ups all over their body. Studies have shown that most people who receive this therapy have an improvement in their skin that can last for up to a year.
IPL treatment can produce some dramatic results. However, the therapy does not work well for everyone. Laser treatment is not advised for those who are sensitive to the sun, have a history of skin cancer, and who are using medications that increase their sensitivity to the sun.
Contact Doctor's Approach today to schedule a consultation.
Eczema and psoriasis can rob a person of their quality of life and lower their self-esteem. IPL therapy may provide the relief that many are searching for and allow them to live their life with increased comfort and confidence. | , dry patches, blisters, and inflamed skin that accompany eczema and psoriasis, know that you are not alone. Around the world, there are millions of individuals who battle with these two conditions. In addition to the itchiness and skin irritation they feel, eczema and psoriasis sufferers deal with feelings of embarrassment because of the way these ailments make their skin appear.
While there is no known cure for psoriasis or eczema, many sufferers have been able to reduce the effects of these two diseases by using IPL therapy.
IPL therapy stands for intense pulse light therapy. This is a technology that has been used by surgeons for years to address different problems that people have with their skin, including pigmentation problems, hair removal, and acne.
The therapy targets the chrom | 159 |
Out in the Bay<|fim_middle|> they go to a college that doesn't change them, they get a job that doesn't change them, and they're scared. They drive into the parking lot of their [apartment] building, they order in their food, and maybe they go out on weekends and get smashed."
Although most reviewers call "The Freezer Door" a memoir, Sycamore considers it a lyric essay. Its experimental form combines memoir, poetry, a little fiction, and plenty of clever criticism as it delves into gender, desire, trauma, dreams, sex in public spaces, gentrification, conformity, commodification, politics, gay bar culture (or lack thereof), feminism, and especially the yearning for connection.
The book received rave reviews in the New York Times and Washington Post Book World, is a New York Times Editors' Choice, and is one of Oprah magazine's Best LGBTQ Books of 2020. It is Sycamore's fifth book. She has also edited six anthologies on queer themes. Here's Out in the Bay's 2013 conversation with Sycamore about her memoir, "The End of San Francisco."
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Hear more from author Mattilda Sycamore Bernstein on this week's Out in the Bay - Queer Radio from San Francisco. The program re-airs 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 30, on KSFP, 102.5 FM in SF only, and is available anytime on Out in the Bay's website. Out in the Bay also airs at 10 p.m. Tuesdays on KALW, 91.7 FM throughout the Bay Area.
Eric Jansen is primary host and managing producer of Out in the Bay — Queer Radio from San Francisco. Learn more and listen at https://www.outinthebay.org/ | : Sycamore book 'The Freezer Door' mourns 'the dream of queer'
by Eric Jansen
Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore says "the rhetoric of queer often camouflages" exclusionary behaviors. Photo: Jesse Mann
Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore's new highly-praised book, "The Freezer Door," mourns losing "the dream of queer" that she says consumerism, technology, and gentrification are destroying.
"The dream of queer is a world without borders, a world that ends all hierarchies and creates possibility for everyone on the fringe," and provides "radical alternatives to both the violence of straight normalcy and the hypocrisy of gay assimilation," Sycamore declared.
She spoke on this week's Out in the Bay podcast and radio program, where she also read passages from the book and expanded on other topics within it.
Intensely serious at times, she also laughs heartily; introduces us briefly to the ice cube, the ice cube tray and other characters; even snipes at the literati: "It's hard to imagine anything more damaging to literature than literature."
Sycamore said suburban "gated mentality" has moved into cities, changing the way people interact. The attraction of cities for her was the possibility of "meeting people totally different from me who would shock me or change me," she said. "People aren't moving to the city for that dream anymore" but instead for careers.
"They grow up, | 304 |
Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an<|fim_middle|>, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world. | interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community — local and international. These principles endure in the University's insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees | 130 |
Roxanne Roxanne belatedly honors its subject with a gripping character-driven biopic that serves as a primer for a trailblazing career while telling an often tragic story.
Larnell gathers a wide cast of vital actors for a bustling series of incidents that veer quickly from the sentimental to the shattering.
Adams is able to bring Shanté to life, but "Roxanne Roxanne" is so focused on personal details that the bigger picture is rendered blurry.
A film that breaks the musical biopic mold in ways that are sometimes frustrating and frequently exhilarating.
Don't worry: There will be rap battles and concert scenes and they do not disappoint. But they are<|fim_middle|> that story with no frills, no gimmicks, no myths, and no pulled punches. It's real from jump.
There are no featured reviews for Roxanne Roxanne at this time. | the bass line beat. The drama of ordinary life is what makes this story stick in your head.
In attempting a gritty portrayal of Shanté's little-known private life, Roxanne Roxanne forgets her genius, as so many other people did back in the day.
This movie is well acted, but it does seem to operate on a single, rather depressing note throughout. It would have helped if there was more of an emotional story arc to it. It ends not far emotionally from where it starts.
A gritty but incomplete character-driven musical biopic."
Nia Long has her fiercest role in ages and gives her best performance in years in this gritty tale of love and hip hop.
I was devastated about what a waste of phenomenal talent this movie [is]... It was basic, and it was lazy writing.
Left as a footnote in music and hip hop history, when the film is at its best, it's a mold breaking biopic for its subject. At its worst, it's as unfocused as the teenage mind it inhabits.
Gets a difficult job done right: telling a Black woman's story on the screen. It tells | 231 |
Usually when you see<|fim_middle|>Because the owner understands that their color choices may not be yours, and that you may wish to update the carpet, the house has been priced at $499,000. If you want to see it, give me a call. No One Knows Braemar Better! | a home in Braemar advertised as being a five bedroom home, the fifth bedroom is in the basement. In the case of this home at 9706 Native Rocks Drive, all five bedrooms are on the second level.
This home is a Waverly floor plan by Brookfield Homes. The first thing that you'll love about this home is the covered front porch. Step inside and enter the two story foyer. The hardwood flooring takes you from the front door, into the formal living and dining rooms, which are accented by columns.
Follow that hardwood floor from the dining room and you'll enter the kitchen. With loads of Cherry cabinets, a Granite center island and counters, double ovens and a gas cook top, this kitchen is a cook's delight. You even have a bright and cheery breakfast nook here.
The family room is open to the kitchen and has soaring ceilings. A gas fireplace in the corner is the focal point of this room From here you can step outside to the back yard, but we'll get to the outdoor spaces later. Behind the family room is a study. Just outside of the study, a main level powder room.
As mentioned at the beginning, all five bedrooms are on the upper level, as is the laundry room. The master suite has a cathedral ceiling and steps up to the two walk-in closets and the luxury bathroom with two vanities, jetted soaking tub, separate shower and water closet.
The remaining four bedrooms are beyond the upper level laundry room and second full bathroom from the master suite. The largest of the secondary bedrooms is 12′ x 13′ and the smallest is 11′ x 10′. To better accommodate all four of these bedrooms, the second full bathroom has dual sinks/vanity.
The fully finished basement has an expansive recreation space and a walk-up exit. And even though it is not a legal sixth bedroom, you could use the finished den with attached full bathroom, as a guest suite.
The back yard is one that has an extensive amount of hardscaping from the stamped concrete patio and walk ways to the the tiered stone retaining walls. This space feels very secluded. And with a retractable awning over the patio, you can enjoy this outdoor retreat even on the hottest summer day.
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So, is she? The #WWHL host weighs in on the gossip.
Caitlyn Jenner's name has been spinning around the rumor mill as a potential The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmember. However, Andy Cohen is here to tell you to cool your jets. It's just not happening.
"Maybe I should clear up a rumor which is that somehow it's blown up that Cait<|fim_middle|> might be a fun addition to the show. "Well Kris Jenner on the other hand I think could be good on the Housewives," he said. "She's got her own 18 shows she has to be on."
Check out more Caitlyn, below. | lyn Jenner is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Did you hear that? It's not true. Caitlyn Jenner is not joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Andy shared on his Sirius XM radio show. Though it wasn't before he heard from a number of people expressing their excitement about having Caitlyn possibly cast on the series.
"It is funny to talk about and so many people emailed me tagline ideas," the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host shared. "But it's not true. Not only is it not true, but we haven't spoken to her about it. I don't know how this rumor started, but it's not true whatsoever."
Though there is another KarJenner that Andy did think | 150 |
B.C. premier asks Trudeau to reduce stigma of illicit drug use as deaths climb
Posted: Jul. 21, 2020 7:03AM
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British Columbia's premier is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take an "enormous step'' to reduce the stigma associated with illicit drug use by decriminalizing possession for personal use.
British Columbia's premier is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take an "enormous step" to reduce the stigma associated with illicit drug use by decriminalizing possession for personal use.
In a letter sent Monday to the prime minister, John Horgan says people in B.C. are experiencing unprecedented rates of overdose-related harms, including deaths because of the toxic street drug supply.
The letter says criminal prohibitions are ineffective in deterring drug use and criminalization prevents people from seeking the help they need.
Horgan says he supports the recent call by Canada's police chiefs to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use as the best way to battle addiction.
He says his ministers will reach out to their federal counterparts to take further steps.
The BC Coroners Service said last week that a record 175 people died in June of illicit-drug overdoses<|fim_middle|>,"' she said last week.
Along with the ongoing drug crisis in British Columbia, health experts issued a warning on Monday that the province has "explosive growth potential" for a resurgence of COVID-19.
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Three-quarters of British Columbians think masks should be mandatory for school: poll | , surpassing the previous record of 171 deaths just a month before.
A public health emergency was declared in 2016 and since then about 5,000 people in B.C. have died from illicit-drug overdoses, with many caused by the powerful opioid fentanyl.
"Behind these statistics lies a very personal tragedy," Horgan says. "We are losing our family members and our friends, our neighbours and our colleagues. We must do more."
Overdose continues to be the leading cause of unnatural death in B.C. and life expectancy at birth is declining in the province largely due to the overdose crisis, he says.
By changing the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize possession for personal use, "the federal government would take an enormous step to reduce the systemic stigma associated with illicit drug use and support people to access the services that they need to stay safe and start their path to recovery," Horgan says.
The Federal Ministry of Health said in a statement Monday it has expanded the accessibility of vital health and social services for people who use drugs.
"These actions include supporting the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, funding programs like drug treatment courts for those whose substance use contributes to their offending, supporting enhanced access to harm reduction services such as supervised consumption sites, access to pharmaceutical-grade medications, also known as safer supply, and an expanded range of treatment options," it said.
"Our government remains committed to advancing evidence-based responses to help reverse the trend of opioid overdose deaths and other substance-related harms in Canada."
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has proposed increasing access to health care, treatment and social services in order to divert people away from the criminal justice system, which would apply to those in possession of a small amount of illicit drugs for personal consumption.
It also called for the creation of a national task force to research drug policy reform that looked at the law that covers simple possession.
Association president and Vancouver Chief Const. Adam Palmer has said that the fentanyl crisis and a poisoned drug supply have devastated communities and taken thousands of lives across Canada.
"We recommend that enforcement for possession give way to an integrated health-focused approach that requires partnerships between police, health care and all levels of government."
B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, has also called for the decriminalization of people who possess small amounts of drugs, saying people use substances for many reasons.
"Nobody grows up thinking 'I want to be addicted to substances, I want to have a substance use disorder, I want to have this controlling my life | 519 |
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Juice from organic apples 50% and organic carrots 50%. | of beta-carotene, provitamin A and vitamins (B1, B2, C, K, PP). In addition the carrot contains minerals such as: potassium, magnesium, iodine, zinc, copper, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Apple contains organic acids (apple, lemon), pantothenic acid, p | 67 |
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Brinley Nieuwenhuis Scores Twice in 3-0 Win over Alma, Women's Soccer Earns Second Place in the MIAA
Alma (10-5-1, 5-3-0) 0 0 0
Hope (6-4-6, 5-1-2) 2 1 3
1st - 22:20 - Sarah Mikesell (Hope)
1st - 40:14 - Brinley Nieuwenhuis (<|fim_middle|>36 mark.
Przekop recorded her second assist this season and Nieuwenhuis her fourth goal of the season.
Hope and Alma each took eight shots during the game. Hope took two corner kicks while Alma had one.
Hope goalie Jordanne Ellingboe made three saves for her second shutout in a row and 10th this season. | Hope)
2nd - 61:36 - Brinley Nieuwenhuis (Hope)
Sv: Nicole Tuzinowski - 1
G: Brinley Nieuwenhuis - 2
Sv: Jordanne Ellingboe - 3
by Eva Dean Folkert
Never has head women's soccer coach Leigh Sears wanted second place in the final MIAA standings more in her Hope coaching life than on Tuesday night. And that is exactly what her Flying Dutch delivered by shutting out Alma College, 3-0, at Van Andel Soccer Stadium.
A satisfying and relieving win it was thanks to a total team effort. With it, Hope leapt from a fourth place into sole possession of second place in the league with a 5-1-2 record, 6-4-6 overall. Alma, in third place before the game started, fell to fourth place in the league with a 5-3 record, 10-5-1 overall.
Now, as the second seed in the upcoming MIAA tournament, Sears' team will get some much-needed time off.
Photo of Brinley Nieuwenhuis by Lynne Powe
"After what we have been through this season, I'll take (second place)," said Sears. "Everybody wants to be in first, but I think after our season, we're pretty happy to be in second and get a first-round bye and get to rest some people and then play next week."
Hope will open at home with the MIAA semifinals next Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. against the winner of a first-round game between third-place Kalamazoo College and six-place Calvin University this Saturday. First-place Adrian College receives the other bye and will play the winner of a first-round game between Alma College and fifth-place Albion College who also play this Saturday.
The title match is Saturday, November 9 at the highest remaining seed. The tournament champ receives the MIAA's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament Bracket
On Tuesday night, Alma may have taken the first shot of the game, but it was the Flying Dutch who controlled ball possession and created ball pressure for the majority of it. And each Hope goal was as beautifully executed as any it has scored this season.
The first Flying Dutch score came after a restart by the Alma goalie was headed near midfield by Hope's Megan Bigelow who directed the ball back toward the right side of the field. A hustling Caroline Burkhardt collected it and lifted a pass over the right shoulder of a sprinting and closely-marked Sarah Mikesell who froze her defender in the box and lofted a left-footed shot over the upstretched hand of Alma goalie who just barely touched the ball. The deflected shot fell in neatly just under the cross bar and into the left side of the goal at the 22:20 mark.
The goal was sophomore forward Mikesell's third of the season and the assist was sophomore midfielder Burkhardt's third as well.
Eighteen minutes later in the first half, after a Scot player attempted to clear a ball out toward the left sideline, freshman defender Kealeigh Usiak intercepted it before it could go out of bounds and directed an arcing pass toward the middle-top of the 18-yard box. There, junior forward Brinley Nieuwenhuis, pictured above, trapped it with her right foot, dribbled twice and then shot with her left foot to win a one-on-one matchup against the Alma goalie.
The assist was Usiak's first of her collegiate career.
In the second half, Nieuwenhuis scored again when senior forward Abbey Przekop took a long, half-field pass up the left side, dribbled the ball toward the end line and then sent a precise cross to a marked Nieuwenhuis who shook her defender and kicked the ball in just between the goalie and the left goal post at the 61: | 830 |
Better Buy: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF vs. SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
These exchange-traded funds both have "dividend" in their names, but<|fim_middle|> Dividend ETF wins this contest in more ways than one. | what they do is vastly different.
Reuben Gregg Brewer
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Jan 9, 2018 at 9:05PM
Reuben Gregg Brewer believes dividends are a window into a company's soul. He tries to invest in good souls.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a wonderful investment option for many investors -- but only if you truly understand what you're buying. And if you're looking for an ETF that pays a high dividend yield, you can't simply pick one with the word "dividend" in its name. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) and SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:SDY), for instance, have far different methods and goals, though they may sound similar.
Here's what you need to know before making a choice between Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF and SPDR S&P Dividend ETF.
Only high yields need apply
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is designed to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. It is passively managed, aiming to mirror the index perfectly. The only caveat here is that the index excludes real estate investment trusts, so it doesn't actually track the entire spectrum of dividend-paying companies. According to Vanguard's website, the ETF "provides a convenient way to track the performance of stocks that are forecasted to have above-average dividend yields."
If you're looking for a way to invest in a portfolio of high-yield stocks, this would seem like an ideal option. The yield is around 2.8%, which is notably higher than what an S&P 500 index fund would provide (around 1.8%).
That sounds great on the surface, but there are some unanswered questions. For example, is yield the only criterion for inclusion in the index the ETF tracks? How are the weightings of the index components determined? These are important questions that seem to go unanswered on Vanguard's website and in the fund's prospectus and annual report.
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is built off of an FTSE index -- but it's not clear which one. The ETF's holdings appear to be a subset of the FTSE All-World Dividend Index, which is in turn a subset of the FTSE All-World Index. I couldn't find a specific index to research, but at the end of the day, it appears the index on which Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is built ranks U.S. stocks by forward yield, selecting the top 50% of the group for the index, which is then weighted by market cap. It gets rebalanced twice a year.
There's a simple logic to the approach of using dividend yield in this way. In effect, it will lead you to invest in great companies that have historically paid generous dividends, as well as out-of-favor companies that have high yields because their stock prices are depressed.
Market cap weighting is also an easy-to-grasp approach, though it means that the largest companies will have a disproportionate impact on performance. For example, the top 10 holdings make up 30% of an index with 400 securities in it. The largest holding, Microsoft Corporation, represents a whopping 6% of assets and is trading near all-time highs. That's far less diversification than you might be expecting from a portfolio that large.
Microsoft Corp.
ExxonMobil Corp.
Procter & Gamble Co.
Chevron Corp.
AT&T Inc.
Data source: Vanguard.
I'm not bashing Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, but without more information about the construction of the index, you don't know what you're buying here.
That said, the fund's performance has been solid, providing investors with an annualized total return of roughly 8.2% over the past decade through the end of November. That's about the same as the S&P 500, but you got a larger income stream along the way. It also had a slightly lower beta and standard deviation, which means investors got market-like returns and a higher yield with a smidge less volatility. The cost of owning the fund is a very low 0.09% expense ratio.
Getting a little selective
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF takes a very different approach, tracking the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index. The plain-English basics of the index are readily available on the ETF's website. Essentially, the index measures the performance of the highest-yielding S&P Composite 1500 Index constituents that have increased their dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years. In effect, the ETF is using dividend increases as a screen to limit the index to the cream of the crop of dividend payers. REITs are not excluded.
Here are SPDR S&P Dividend ETF's 10 largest holdings:
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc.
National Retail Properties Inc.
People's United Financial Inc.
ExxonMobil Corporation
Kimberly Clark Corporation
Data source: State Street Global Advisors
Stocks within the index are weighted by yield, meaning that the highest-yielding stocks get larger positions than lower-yielding stocks. In effect, this gives more weight to companies that tend to pay a large dividend and to stocks that are out of favor, making it similar to what you get from the broader high-yield focus of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF. The S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index is rebalanced each quarter, and constituents may be added or removed twice a year.
Looking at the portfolio itself, there are roughly 100 stocks in the index, with the top 10 holdings accounting for a little under 20% of the index. No single security makes up more than 2.3% of the index, whereas the top five positions in Vanguard's offering are all larger than that. Just for reference, the top holding in SPDR S&P 500 ETF as of November was Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc., a real estate investment trust that is currently yielding more than it has since the Great Recession.
The cost of owning SPDR S&P Dividend ETF, however, is relatively high: Its expense ratio is 0.35%. That said, it has done a little better for investors performance-wise. Over the trailing 10 years through November, the fund's annualized return is 9.7%. The ETF's standard deviation was slightly higher than the index's over that span, but its beta was lower than that of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF.
On the whole, I would characterize SPDR S&P Dividend ETF as performing better with a comparable level of volatility. The extra cost appears to have been worthwhile: On average, it outperformed Vanguard's dividend ETF by about 1.5 percentage points annually over the past 10 years through November. Its yield is also higher at 3.2%.
Know what you own
I don't like the idea of simply buying the highest-yielding stocks off a list -- which is basically what Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF does, as far as I can tell. There are benefits to this approach, but I'd rather focus on owning great companies, which is effectively the goal of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF, with its focus on Dividend Aristocrats. Couple that with its better returns over time, and I'd say SPDR S&P | 1,529 |
Almost<|fim_middle|>. | two years after her father's passing, Nicole Meyer Royster still has a hard time putting into words the level of care her father, Fred Meyer, received at Transitions LifeCare during his last six days on Earth — and what it meant to her and her mother, Marty. After being diagnosed with liver cancer in May 2016 and spending two "horrible" months in the hospital, he was referred to the nonprofit hospice facility in Wake County.
Open to the public, the gardens at Transitions LifeCare were created as a serene place for contemplation and healing. The labyrinth, located down the hill behind the sanctuary, is a focal point in the outdoor space.
The 45-year-old Raleigh native describes how feelings of chaos and stress were immediately replaced with feelings of comfort and peace.
Seemingly small touches made a big impact: a gift basket waiting when they arrived, nurses who invited her mother to help bathe her dad with gentle care and dignity, and the tradition of staff and families lining the halls in silence when a deceased patient is taken from the facility.
Transitions LifeCare CEO John Thoma receives powerful testimonies like that every day. The voicemails, emails, thank-you cards and donations are resounding validations of the work done and the dream realized through the construction of Wake County's first hospice facility.
"Our organization was founded because of this community. Folks have been so caring and generous with their support. I am blessed every day. I learn so much from the strength and dignity and the joy of life we experience through those we serve," he said.
In the 27 years Thoma has worked with the organization, he has presided over tremendous growth in the number of people served, the services provided and the physical facility.
Situated on nine acres off Trinity Road near the Cary/Raleigh line, the three-building campus (a grief center, a sanctuary and a hospice home) enjoys a convenient urban location in a pastoral setting. A 20-room facility with all the comforts of home opened in 2010, but there was a waiting list by 2014. A 10-room expansion, with two rooms for bariatric patients and four rooms equipped with technology to keep dementia patients from wandering, opened late last year.
Patients of all ages can receive hospice services either at home, in a facility or in one of the 30 rooms on campus. Last year, 7,000 patients were served — 1,000 of those in the hospice home.
The Kit Boney Grief Center houses a lending library that is open to anyone in the community. The adult and children's books serve as resources for various types of grief.
Thoma expects there will be a waiting list in three years or less due to rapid growth in the seven counties the nonprofit serves — Wake, Durham, Franklin, Chatham, Harnett, Johnston and Orange. To keep up with the growth, he anticipates adding two hospice teams and two palliative care teams in the next two years.
In addition, Transitions LifeCare has built a reputation as a great resource for both counseling and education. Thoma made the conscious pivot in 2002 to emphasize being a professional resource in addition to providing care to seriously ill or dying patients. On any given day you will find professionals receiving continuing education in the grief center or members of the public attending workshops on end-of-life planning or grief.
The nonprofit added 10 rooms last year to care for hospice patients, bringing the number of rooms to 30. Last year roughly 1,000 patients were served at the hospice home, and another 6,000 were served in their homes or at another facility.
Thoma is especially proud that every town and municipality in Wake County contributed to building the campus, as well as every level of government. The Town of Cary funds an annual grant for a home-based palliative care program.
These contributions, large and small, carry great weight for Thoma.
A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that represents wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. Labyrinths occur in all cultures and have long been used as tools for meditation, centering and healing.
The Cosmic Post, located in the Grief Center Garden, was designed and created by Carrboro sculptor Mike Roig and made possible by a grant from the Cary Community Foundation.
This donor support was one of the first things Royster noticed when she arrived at the hospice facility. Names were everywhere — from the gardens, benches and bricks to the buildings, offices and art pieces.
While in the hospital with her father, Royster was thinking she needed to do more charitable giving, but to whom? The answer became clear after she experienced Transitions LifeCare. Now, her support allows others to experience the comfort and peace she did.
"It is an amazing place, an amazing experience. I totally trust hospice," she said | 1,028 |
Agata Maszkiewicz: Polsko
POLSKA is based<|fim_middle|>. She graduated Institute of Dance Arts at the Anton Bruckner Privatuniversitaet in Linz, Austria and continued her education in a Choreographic Center in Montpellier as a participant of ex.er.ce program. She works, among others, with a collective Superamas (You dream, BIG3 happy/end, Casino), Ivana Muller (60 minutes of opportunism), Weronika Szczawinska (Re-volt, Geniusz w golfie, Wars I did not live through) and creates her own work (installation snowflakes in 2008, solo POLSKA in 2009, performance Don Kiewicz & Sancho Waniec in 2011, a dance piece for actors Blue in 2015). She collaborated with Anne Juren, Marian Baillot and Alix Eynaudi on the piece Komposition (2008). In 2008, together with Alix Eynaudi, she created a video-performance The Visitants and later on, in 2009 a piece Long long short long short. Agata was a selected artist of a "modul dance" program with her piece Duel that premiered in TQW in Vienna in 2014. The works of the artists were shown in Austria, Belgium, France, Israel, Hungary, Germany and Czech Republic.
Vincent Tirmarche
Born in 1965, lives in Paris. Between 1986 and 1989 he studied Cinema and Literature (Master and DEA) at the university Jussieu PARIS 7, and in 2002, Digital Arts (DEA) at l'Ecole Supérieur de l'Image, Angoulème, France. Video and Film maker, musician, & performer, he worked and collaborated in France on many theatrical projects since 1988. Since 2000, he is member of the French/Austrian/Belgium collective SUPERAMAS. | on sympathy and empathy. Using dance, performance, music and video the show, with a subtle sense of humor, leads the spectators to react physically to what they see. They might think of embarrassment. They surely deal with their own projections. They might think about performance and performativity, about results and success as well as failures and injuries.
The dancer wears a sprinter costume and her body can definitely not escape to its cultural nature.
Concept, dance and choreography: Agata Maszkiewicz
Video, sound and lights: Vincent Tirmarche
Music: Miles Davis "Bitches Brew", The Rolling Stones "Sympathy for the Devil", Ensemble from Gabin, Mazovie/Piotr Figurski/Piotr Klys "Oberek"
Production: VierHochDrei/Lisa Schmidt
Diffusion: AUTOMOBILE/Marlies Pucher [email protected]
Coproduction: Workspace Brussels, imagetanz/brut Wien and Art Stations Foundation Poznan
Supported by: Kulturabteilung der Stadt Wien and Bundesministerium fur Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur
Premiere: March 2009, Imagetanz festival, Brut, Vienna
Agata Maszkiewicz
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This paper has studied the impact of crop<|fim_middle|>, older age and higher education level of household-head have been found positively related with dietary diversity of households in Tamil Nadu. The current nutrients intake pattern has been found about 50 per cent of the RDA, particularly of crude fibre and iron and about two-thirds in case of energy and vitamin A. The nutrient intake gap is further widened in low-income non-farm groups. Appropriate nutritional security programmes maybe initiated particularly covering children, pregnant women and aged people. | diversification on dietary diversity of households in different regions of Tamil Nadu. Two different types of data set were used: (1) National Sample Survey Organization's (NSSO) consumer expenditure survey data for the years TE 2004-05 and TE 2012-13, and (2) Cropping pattern data from Season and Crop report for the years TE 2004 and TE 2012-13. Multiple linear regression model was used to study the linkages between crop and dietary diversification. The study has revealed that dietary diversification of Cauvery delta zone, Northern zone and North- eastern zone was parallel with crop diversification. The crop diversification influenced positively the dietary diversification, whereas vegetable diversification was negatively related with diet diversification, irrespective of income groups in the state. Also, larger household size, presence of own land | 183 |
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It's a slow week for economic news, but we sure had some electoral fireworks on Tuesday! Since I am a data nerd, here are two metrics from Virginia that caught my attention, which I'll discuss in reverse order.
I. Is it education or is it age?
Republicans were completely shut out in districts with less than 50% white populations. With one exception, they were also shut out in majority white districts with more than 50% holding college degrees. On the contrary, the GOP won all but two districts with more than about 55%-60% white population where *also* less than 40%-45% hold college degrees.
Senior citizens voted for Gillespie. Middle-aged adults split almost evenly between the two candidates.
The younger than 45 you got, the bigger the share for Northam.
It's pretty clear that there are strong red-blue divides along the axes of age and education.
Not only have I not seen this issue addressed for the Virginia vote earlier this week, I still haven't seen it addressed for last year's Presidential election! This has serious electoral implications. If the primary driver is age (as in, those who formed their political opinions before the Civil and Voting Rights Acts of 1964 and 1965 were passed), well then (ahem) mortality will take care of the issue. If it's education, the critical divide is going to persist, albeit with less intensity.
My guess is that education is the stronger driver, a point brought home by one of the Trump supporters in Johnstown, PA, re-interviewed by Michael Kruse recently, who lamented that all of the young people with prospects had moved away (probably to a growing metropolis where they were voting Democratic). But I'd like to see the data!
2. It's the net strong disapproval, stupid!
Regardless of the answer to the first question, there is one metric that forecast the outcome of the Virginia election very well: net strong disapproval minus strong approval.
I like K.I.S.S. methods, and I have decided that the easiest K.I.S.S. guide to the midterm elections is likely to be Rasmussen's "net strong disapproval" spread. The theory is that while voters who even weakly approve or disapprove of a President are likely to come out and vote in the Presidential election years, only those with strong opinion -- a substantially smaller number -- come out to vote in midterm elections.
[O]n Election Days 2010 and 2014, for every 100 adults who strongly disapproved of Obama, there were only 60-65 and 55 adults who strongly approved of his performance -- enough for a GOP wave in each case.
There is one important difference, though. At its worst, strong disapproval for Obama was only about 40%, with strong approval languishing just under 20%. For Trump, both numbers are about 10% higher -- he has both bigger strong disapproval (45%-50%), and bigger strong approval (23%-29%).
If strong opinions drive off-year turnout, then we should expect to see bigger turnout for both the party in national power as well as the party out of power.
[T]his was an intensity surge for Democrats more than it was a falloff for Republicans: while it's not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison because there was a bigger third party vote in 2013, Gillespie got about 160,000 more votes than Cuccinelli did four years ago. But Northam got 335,000 more votes than outgoing Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D).
Turnout increased for *both* GOP and Democratic voters, but comparatively the turnout was much, much higher on the Democratic side.
This gives me confidence that I am on the right track using this metric to forecast the midterms. In other words, if one year from now strong disapproval vs. strong approval is about where it is now, almost every GOP officeholder in a jurisdiction or district that was carried by Hillary Clinton in 2016 is Doomed.
Of course, approval vs. disapproval numbers can and do change with time and events. But it seems very unlikely that Trump is going to be less polarizing a figure one year from now than he has been for the last two years. Which means that either war and/or changes in the economy are the likely determinants of meaningful changes in net strong disapproval between now and then.
I have no clue what might transpire on the international scene, but forecasting the economy one year out is right in my wheelhouse. I'll address that shortly.
The underlying trend in inflation is driven by the laws of supply and demand, which are as applicable today as they ever were. Excess demand pushes inflation up; excess supply pushes inflation down. Central banks exploit this relationship, working to create excess demand or excess supply in the economy, to target the inflation rate.
A central role in this relationship between the economy and inflation is played by inflation expectations. The more anchored those expectations are, the more quickly the economy will find its way back to normal after an economic shock. This is known as the credibility dividend: a credible central bank will see inflation expectations well anchored at the target level and will have a relatively easy time restoring normality after a shock. What this means is that the underlying trend in inflation may become more stable as expectations become more anchored. In short, the more successful the inflation target is, the less obvious the relationship between economic shocks and inflation will become.
The top chart shows the 5-year breakeven inflation rate while the bottom chart has the 10-year breakeven rate. Both are actually a bit lower now than at the beginning of the expansion.
The top chart shows the PCE implicit price deflator -- the Fed's preferred inflation gauge. The bottom chart shows the Dallas Fed's trimmed mean PCE inflation gauge, which removes extreme movements from the index, reasoning that these are short-term deviations from a longer-term norm. Both measures have flummoxed the Fed as they have failed to hit their 2% target.
But the recent weakness in inflation expectations is probably contributing to this lower level of price pressure.
Income is central to my investment philosophy. Dividends help to mitigate risk, provide return when the overall market is stagnant, and provide income for reinvestment. I follow a group of stocks that have a long history (25+ years) of raising dividends. When a company is at or near 52-week lows, I look at the company's financials to determine if it is still a viable investment. I detail this process in more detail in my book, The Lifetime Income Security Solution.
After gapping lower at the end of August, HRL consolidated losses between 30-32. It is currently at the upper end of its recent trading range. The MACD indicates momentum is shifting, implying a fair amount of upside potential.
Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the Company), was founded by George A. Hormel in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, as Geo. A. Hormel & Company. The Company started as a processor of meat and food products and continues in this line of business. The Company's name was changed to Hormel Foods Corporation on January 31, 1995. The Company is primarily engaged in the production of a variety of meat and food products and the marketing of those products throughout the United States and internationally. Although pork and turkey remain the major raw materials for its products, the Company has emphasized for several years the manufacturing and distribution of branded, value-added consumer items rather than the commodity fresh meat business. The Company has continually expanded its product portfolio through organic growth, new product development, and acquisitions.
While this is certainly not the most exciting business, it is a necessity, which provides protection in weaker economic environments. There is also a large amount of competition in this space. Hormel's primary advantage is size, which means it not only has economies of scale but the ability to simply out-muscle or purchase competition.
Hormel's financials (from Morningstar.com) are very encouraging.
Balance sheet: unlike other companies I've profiled, HRL has a nearly 2:1 current ratio. While total assets have increased over the last five years, most of the increase comes in goodwill, a highly subjective concept. But intellectual property has also increased, which means the company has been investing or buying new products -- an encouraging sign. Total long-term debt is minimal for a company this size. Finally, shareholder equity has increased from 61.78% in 2012 to 69.83% in 2016.
Cash flow: HRL has refunded a lot of its existing debt over the last five years, while also engaging in a stock repurchase plan. Like other large companies, HRL can fund their PPE expenditures from cash flow.
Income Statement: here there is good and bad news. On the good side, the company has expenses under control. Over the last 5 years, the gross margin increased 649 basis points; operating income was up 461 bps, while net income increased 327 BPs. This is fortunate because top-line revenue growth has been slowing. The three-year average has declined from 6.6% to 2.8% over the last 4 years.
Finally, according to Finviz.com, the current dividend is 2.16% with a payout ratio of 38.2%.
Overall, this is a solid company. The balance sheet is pristine. They have adequate cash flow and expenses are under control. At these levels, Hormel is worth a look.
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Take yesterday's JOLTS report with an extra grain of salt, as it was affected (particularly in the South census region -- more on that later) by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
That being said, the disconnect between the "soft data" of openings in this survey and the "hard data" of actual hires and discharges continues. As I have pointed out many times, openings can be just chumming the water for resumes, or even laying the groundwork to hire foreign workers. The disconnect betrays an unwillingness to pay new hires more, or to engage in on the job training.
The "soft data" openings have remained very close to their high of one month ago, while quits are down a little more (about 2%) from their recent highs, but hires are down significantly from their recent high (about 7%) and up only slightly (less than 1%) from one year ago. Meanwhile layoffs and idscharges declined significantly compared with the last several months, but remain substantially higher than they were one year ago.
There is nothing in yesterday's data that portends any imminent recession, but on the other hand, it continues the slew of data that says we are late in the cycle.
In addition to my economic cycle paradigm of long and short leading indicators, I also have several "fundamental" systems to corroborate the result.
Onr of those, focusing on producer vs. consumer prices, is flashing a yellow caution signal.
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As the summer of 2009 drew to a close, 17-year-old Kaden Guerra was looking forward to being a senior at Edmond North High School. Already, he had a college football scholarship waiting in Tulsa.
Nothing was out of the ordinary the day he visited Lake Eufaula, until Guerra slipped off the back of a boat and dove into only a half a foot of water. The resulting neck injury left the tenacious teenager paralyzed. But Guerra is not one to let that stop him, exemplified through his recent efforts to do what many of us take for granted—drive.
Two weeks after successfully completing his driving test, Guerra sits behind the wheel of a uniquely equipped van, the literal vehicle of his independence. The inside of the van has been modified to steer with the easy turn of a lever. The front seat has been removed and a ramp leads through the side door to perfectly accommodate Guerra's wheel chair. All of this is made possible because of the work of Edmond resident, John McGivern and the Dan Lutz Rehabilitative Driving Program, in addition to the help offered through the state's Department of Rehabilitation Services.
The program offers driving instruction for those facing challenges from a physical disability. "Since day one I wanted to get back and be a productive citizen and not let this tie me down forever. Just stay in a house and be blocked off from the world? No way! If you'd known me before my accident…No way!" Guerra says.
McGivern has been working in rehabilitation for 34 years. He began by teaching rehabilitative driving during the summers while in his role as a football coach at UCO. At the time, the driving program was run out of the university. Upon his retirement and a transition for the program by the university, McGivern was offered the chance to take the business private and handle all cases for the state of Oklahoma.
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McGivern credits technology and the state agency that helps pay for the necessary equipment for the vans; some costs range higher than $90,000. "What makes this happen is the Department of Rehabilitation Services. Their counselors and their agency are the ones that pay for the program and help these people be independent and help them go to school, find work," he says, adding, "Everybody gripes about government programs but this program actually works. I've seen it help so many people and without it I don't know where they would get that help."
"It's just amazing to see people's forgiveness and just their resolve to take a lousy hand and make it a good one. That's not easy to do. I just feel fortunate to have been a part of so many special people's lives," he says.
It sounds like, for McGivern and the rest of us, when it comes to lessons in triumph, it's the students who are doing the teaching.
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What a great program! Thanks for all you do Mr. McGivern.
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Great article about great programs (Lutz & DRS) and great man. Thanks John! You have helped so many of us. God bless you!
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Website designed by Back40 Design & managed by Javelin CMS | years he has taught a host of inspiring students to drive. One such student was a man named Dan Lutz, who became the namesake for the driving program. Lutz had a big heart, a great sense of humor, and cerebral palsy. McGivern explains that the two became fast friends and before Lutz lost his battle with cancer, they formulated the idea for a separate non-profit organization to help others who were disabled.
Now McGivern, along with employees Mark Howard and Kelly Jobe, stays very busy traveling statewide to help people. McGivern has worked with at least 4,000 people in the last ten years alone.
One of the services provided is that the instructors come to the student, working with them on a one-on-one basis until they are comfortable to pass certification and drive. This style worked perfectly for Edmond resident Erika Ochoa, who has muscular dystrophy, a weakening of the muscles that has left the young mother and college student in a wheelchair. "He'll tell you whenever he feels like you're ready. Then, if you're not ready he'll train you even longer. I liked it; you can do it self-paced," she says.
The bravery and hard work have paid off for her. "I'm out of the house every day now," she says of going to college and taking her son wherever he needs to go. "I wouldn't be able to do it without my car—it would be more difficult for me to find ways to feel independent," Ochoa says.
For Guerra, the ease of the services and McGivern's commitment to his work, made all the difference. "They come to you. They fit around your schedule. It's just awe-some, just thinking you can be driving again is a big freedom," he says | 372 |
Q: Another presentation of a surface group Let $S$ be a connected orientable closed genus $2$ surface. Its fundamental group admit a presentation which is
$$\pi_1(S)=\langle a,b,c,d\ |\ [a,b][c,d]\rangle.$$
This presentation is related to the consctruction of $S$ by gluing a regular octagon like this:
We can also glue the opposite side of an octagon and we still end up with a genus $2$ surface:
My question is:
What is the presentation of $\pi_1(S)$ associated to this gluing? Can we describe the correspondence for the two generating sets?
A: For your first question: You get the relator for the new gluing in just the same way that you got the original relator, namely, by starting at some vertex of the octagon, walking around the periphery of the octagon, and writing the edges in order with exponent $+1$ if the arrow is oriented in the same direction that you are walking, $-1$ if not. When you return to where you started, you have written the relator. The result, when done with the new gluing diagram, starting from the vertex at around 8:00 on the clock, and walking in the counterclockwise direction, is the presentation
$$\langle Y, G, B, R \mid Y \, G \, B<|fim_middle|>,B,R$ in your bottom right diagram, one at a time. And for each of them, visualize homotoping it to a closed path in the $a,b,c,d$ graph.
One is pretty easy: $B \mapsto c^{-1}$. The only tricky part here is that you did not yet draw an arrow on $B$, but if you work through it carefully you'll see that the arrows on $B$ and on $c$ point in opposite directions.
The next one is almost as easy: $Y \mapsto a^{-1} \, d$.
I'll leave $G$ and $R$ to you, because it's kinda fun.
| \, R \, Y^{-1} \, G^{-1} \, B^{-1} \, R^{-1} \rangle
$$
I've named the generators using the colors of the edges in your picture.
This procedure works for any polygon gluing diagram having a single vertex cycle. The procedure is a bit more complicated if there are $k \ge 2$ vertex cycles: you must choose $k-1$ of edges such that among them those edges hit every vertex cycle; then you must omit those edge labels from the relator.
For your second question: You can describe a correspondence between the generators (it is not unique). In other words you can describe a function which associates to each letter of the second generating set $\{Y,B,G,R\}$ a word in the letters of the first generating set and its inverses $\{a,b,c,d,a^{-1},b^{-1},c^{-1},d^{-1}\}$, such that the input letter and the output word represent the same element of $\pi_1(S,p)$.
To do this, as a preliminary step you need to draw in the missing arrows on your bottom right diagram.
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California's Camryn Rogers set a new collegiate record en route to winning the 2022 Division I women's hammer title. | a clutch performance from freshman Filip Bergevi to hold off Pepperdine and ultimately edge the No. 46 Waves 4-3 on Sunday at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Cal improved its record to 10-3 after the nonconference victory, while Pepperdine fell to 10-11.
Bergevi, ranked 117th in singles, defeated No. 115 David Sofaer 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 on court No. 3 to wrap up the win.
The Bears began the match by winning the doubles point. The 76th-ranked tandem of senior Ben McLachlan and freshman Andre Goransson started with an 8-3 win against Alex Giannini/Tom Hill on court No. 2, and then Cal juniors Gregory Bayane and Chase Melton upset the Waves' team of No.15 Francis Alcantara/Alex Sarkissian 8-4 to capture the point.
Pepperdine tied the match at 1-1 when 27th-ranked Alex Sarkissian beat the 84th-ranked McLachlan 6-0, 6-1. But sophomore Mads Engsted gave the lead back to Cal with a 6-3, 6-1 win against Kento Tanaka-Tamaki on court No. 6. Bayane beat Hill on court No. 5 7-5, 6-2 to make the score 3-1.
The matches tightened up from there, as Cal senior Campbell Johnson -- ranked 81st -- dropped a three-setter, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2, to Francis Alcantara on court No. 2, and Goransson, ranked 113th, took Stefan Menichella to two set tiebreakers before falling 7-6(5), 7-6(3). That knotted the overall match at 3-3.
In Bergevi's match, he hit a passing shot down the right line in the third set to beat Sofaer and clinch the dual.
"We had a strong start to the match with some high quality doubles, but we followed it up with a lack of focus in singles," Cal head coach Peter Wright said. "Pepperdine played well enough to win, and it took some high-pressure tennis from Filip Bergevi to pull us through. Chase Melton and Gregory Bayane continue to be impressive every time they take the court in doubles."
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Q: Segmenting Permutations For Multitasking Java I have and array that can take any number of points, and the points are given an index.
Then I am running a non recursive solution that creates all permutations
It runs through 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0 and ends with 0,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
this has a time<|fim_middle|> time they have nothing to do. Then it doesn't matter so much if some pieces of work take longer than others - the threads that get stuck with them will simply end up working on a smaller number of pieces but taking much the same time.
A: Using a next-permutation algorithm that uses lexico-order would make this a piece of cake, see e.g. wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permutation#Generation_in_lexicographic_order
(Check the middle index for a few values of n, and you'll immediately see the pattern, e.g. for 1234, element 12 in a zero-indexed sequence would be 1243, and for 12345 the element 60 would be 12354.)
| complexity to it
Now, I would like to find the middle point of these permutations
so that I can run the pattern from the start and the middle with threads to reduce the time complexity.
How would I find the middle point?.
In Java:
public Path QuickPerm(int[] points) {
int N = points.length;
int a[] = points ;
int p[] = new int[N];
Path shortest = null;
Path current = null;
int i;
int j;
int tmp; // Upper Index i; Lower Index j
for(int i1 = 0; i1 < N; i1++) {
p[i1] = 0; // p[i] == i controls iteration and index boundaries for i
}
//display(a, 0, 0); // remove comment to display array a[]
i = 1; // setup first swap points to be 1 and 0 respectively (i & j)
while(i < N) {
if (p[i] < i) {
j = i % 2 * p[i]; // IF i is odd then j = p[i] otherwise j = 0
tmp = a[j]; // swap(a[j], a[i])
a[j] = a[i];
a[i] = tmp;
//save
p[i]++; // increase index "weight" for i by one
i = 1; // reset index i to 1 (assumed)
} else { // otherwise p[i] == i
p[i] = 0; // reset p[i] to zero
i++; // set new index value for i (increase by one)
} // if (p[i] < i)
}
return shortest;// while(i < N)
} // QuickPerm()
A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehmer_code describes one way of numbering permutations so that you can decide e.g. to take a number half way along and find out what permutation it is.
Depending on what your threads do you might find that not all permutations take the same amount of time, so splitting the list of permutations half way along does not balance the work exactly. One way people have handled this is to split the work into a large number of small pieces, and have your threads pick a small piece of work any | 505 |
Tom Beauregard is global health management practice leader at Hewitt Associates, a $2 billion global human resources outsourcing and consulting firm in Norwalk, Conn.
Brian Ferguson is chairman and CEO of Eastman Chemical Co., a $5.8 billion manufacturer and marketer of plastics, chemicals and fibers in Kingsport, Tenn.
Robert J. Greczyn Jr. is president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, a $3.2 billion heath care provider in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Vicky B. Gregg is president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, a not-for-profit health benefits company in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Raymond F. McCaskey is president and CEO of Health Care Service Corp.,<|fim_middle|> hands of the employees.
What needs to happen to better educate employees?
Information is one of the keys. When consumers shop for cars they go to Consumer Reports or check the Kelly Blue Book. People have become educated over time about how to buy cars, houses, washing machines. But the data systems used by doctors are arcane and fragmented, which doesn't allow for pooling and understanding of data efficiently. How many different ways do you treat acid reflux disease, and what is the best most efficient way to treat it? That information is not readily available to consumers.
Under the status quo, big companies like mine will see rates go up the fastest. That's when the train wreck happens. At some point companies start adding up all of these costs-more than 20 percent in North America- and shutting down or moving. Then you see the indignant response of lawmakers.
I don't see a lot of pilot programs that are trying to find a private health care delivery answer. I see a lot of handwringing, but no public-private partnerships working to try some of these answers out and see if we have a private solution that works. In the absence of those, we wait for the train wreck to happen and for government to get handed the problem.
Addressing costs is only half the solution.
Often, companies facing skyrocketing health care costs address the issue through measures that nibble away at benefits, transfer some costs to employees or attempt to give employees greater personal exposure to the costs associated with their health care choices. But cost-focused measures like these address only half the problem, point out experts in the field. | a Chicago-based mutual company made up of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.
Thomas O'Reilly is director of group benefits at Illinois Tool Works, a $10 billion multinational manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners, components, assemblies and systems, based in Glenview, Ill.
Edward Rabin is president of Hyatt Hotels Corp., a Chicago-based upscale hotel and resort chain with 123 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Blue Cross Blue Shield companies with combined revenue of nearly $183 billion.
Diane C. Swonk is chief economist and senior vice president of Bank One, a $16.2 billion financial services company based in Chicago.
Mention "heath care" to the CEO of any large company and the prevailing reaction is an outpouring of frustration. And for good reason. Continuing a trend of double-digit increases, health insurance premiums rose an average of 14 percent last year and are expected to jump by 11 to 20 percent annually for the next three years. Small wonder that there are a rising number of Americans-some 43 million at present-without any insurance whatsoever. What's more, as 77 million baby boomers head into retirement, increasing longevity and corporate cutbacks on retirement health care benefits are taxing an already shaky Medicare system.
For myriad reasons, the burden of shouldering this spiraling health care cost disproportionately falls on large U.S. corporations. With small businesses increasingly unable or unwilling to offer affordable health insurance, employees of large corporations frequently bring entire families into their firms' insurance fold. Worse yet, thanks to price controls and restrictive national health programs in overseas markets, U.S. health care consumers pay the highest prices for drug therapies and medical diagnostic and treatment technologies, effectively subsidizing both health care R&D and treatment in industrialized nations as well as developing countries.
Efforts to manage these costs are fraught with problems. At best, attempts to cut health care benefits or raise employee contributions provoke outrage among employees or diminished morale; at worst, in the case of a unionized employee base, the cuts spur outright revolt. At the same time, pressure for private-sector solutions to the looming health care crisis continues to build, thanks to the real and growing fear that Congress will step up to the plate with a health reform bill.
The bottom line? From manufacturing industries to the service sector, CEOs are suddenly finding themselves in the health insurance business, desperately seeking solutions and strategies that will enable them to provide quality care at an affordable price.
And who can blame them? Spurred by ad campaigns for prescription drugs, Americans have become avid consumers of brand-name prescription medications for everything from allergies to heartburn. The resulting spike in what some view as unnecessary doctor visits and medications, experts say, has contributed to health care cost hikes.
At the same time, important medical advancements also spur cost increases. And, in most cases, treatment with these expensive innovations-even pricey ones with uncertain outcomes-is warranted. After all, when facing a serious condition, a costly treatment therapy with a small chance of success is vastly preferable to having no chance of recovery at all.
A growing number of companies are attempting to address the issue through new variants of health care programs and plan offerings. Recognizing the 80/20 principle-that 80 percent of health care usage comes from 20 percent of the employee base-more companies are adopting wellness programs that educate workers about the benefits of healthier lifestyles and provide incentives for behavior modifications proven to prevent health issues or slow the progression of existing diseases. Often, such programs include educating employees on proactive management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma and heart disease and offering financial incentives for following the care protocol. These can range from waiving co-payments for necessary medical monitoring visits to a reduction in health care contribution costs if recommendations on smoking cessation or weight reduction goals are met.
Revamping benefit plans to address cost issues is another emerging approach to deal with rising health care costs. Some firms adopt tiered plans, where employees choose from an assortment of plans at different contribution cost levels to the employee, who pays more for greater flexibility and lower co-pays and deductibles. Others make the jump to consumer-driven health care plans, which combine a high-deductible health insurance policy with a tax-advantaged, employee-managed medical savings account that covers some or all of the deductible. Money left in the account at the end of the year generally rolls over to the next year, providing an incentive for prudent spending.
Rather than simple attempts to defray increases through cost shifts and incentive programs, a more wholesale approach is required, argued Beauregard and other roundtable participants, who noted that there is plenty of room for improvement. Health care accounts for 15 percent of the national GDP, or $1.7 trillion, yet broad performance metrics are virtually nonexistent, fraud and abuse taps in at between $50 billion and $75 billion a year, and the little quality outcome information that exists is not available to the majority of consumers.
"If you think about it as the equivalent of a manufacturer not having the systems and information flow to understand and measure quality, that's pretty scary," said Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee's Gregg, who pointed out that predominantly paper-based medical records impede the information-sharing essential to the development of best practices in medicine. "You would think it would be fairly simple to say that for a given condition this treatment has the best outcome. But if you take a simple example-a urinary tract infection without any complications-there are 135 different ways that physicians treat that same urinary tract infection. Which is the best? Which is the most cost efficient? And why don't all physicians use whatever that is?" To bridge the information gap, Gregg urged a shift to electronic record keeping, which would facilitate the kind of data crunching essential to quantifying results.
Health care, however, is currently plagued by a dearth of information and asymmetric information-a disconnect where employers understand costs and may even have access to data on results, but employees don't. Happily, progress on that front is under way, according to Scott Serota, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. "We have made great strides in defining quality, and we're reaching consensus with some of the specialty groups as to what defines quality service," he said.
Already, progress on that front is under way. Thanks to the drastic rise in health care costs, recent years have seen employers and, to some degree, consumers gain a greater awareness of the inefficiencies, information gaps and cost-versus-quality issues plaguing health care.
At the same time, overcoming the inertia inherent to an admittedly inefficient but deeply entrenched system is no small challenge. Ultimately, it's the threat of government intervention that may well provide the sense of urgency necessary to overcome initial resistance and speed reform, noted Swonk, who added that while the status quo is unsustainable, changing the system will be a long and arduous process.
The conviction that government solutions, such as mandates, simply wouldn't work was universal. Participants argued that the health care system is so complex with so many different players-companies, insurers, medical device makers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, doctors and others-that it will defy a public policy solution. The burning imperative, they agreed, is for CEOs to work to discover new solutions.
At Hyatt Hotels, double-digit cost hikes for three years running prompted a health care revamp. "After bearing increases of 12, 16 and 17 percent, we finally concluded that the rising costs are not just going to go away," says Ed Rabin, president of the Chicago-based hotel company.
To address the issue, Hyatt has launched health programs to educate employees on wellness and is exploring ways to administer claims more efficiently. "In health care, as in any other business, better management and supervision can help drive down costs without losing any of the care being provided," says Rabin, who notes that compensation and benefits represent the hotel industry's single biggest cost component.
Further complicating the issue is the fact that while all employees receive health care benefits, many workers value cash far more than the costly benefit component of their compensation. Since Hyatt extends benefits to every worker on its staff, the company is exploring new health care offerings geared toward employees lower on the pay scale who may place less value on health care benefits.
Can the Train Wreck Be Avoided?
Eastman Chemical CEO sees much handwringing, but few pilot programs.
What effect do health care costs have on companies competing globally?
Domestic health care costs in the U.S. are roughly 15 percent of GDP, compared with 8 and 10 percent in the developed regions, such as Japan, Europe and Canada. The double-digit pace of growth is also an issue. Aside from energy recently, health care is the most consistent high grower in my cost base. So it is a large factor in the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers.
What role do you feel the government can or should play in this issue? Are we on a road toward socialized medicine?
It would be a lot easier to improve the health care system we have than to start over. In our system there is a significant insulation of the consumer from the provider that creates a strange dynamic where the normal relationship between supply and demand is reversed. In the worlds I live in competitively, the more supply, the lower the pricing; in the medical community, pricing just keeps on going to pay for the additional supply. My bias would be toward trying to do a better job connecting the consumers with the providers so that they are more sensitive to what is going on and make better choices.
Will consumer-driven health care help with that?
The phrase "consumer-driven health care" sounds good until you peel back the onion and find out what it really means. There are a variety of mechanisms around trying to increase people's sensitivity to the choices they make and what it costs, and have some personal affect on that. In some cases, it can be something as simple as the healthier your lifestyle, the lower your premiums.
Could incentive programs that reward employees for adopting a healthier lifestyle put companies at risk for discrimination suits?
That is the strangeness of our tort system. Some of the 20-plus percent of extra cost incurred in this country is based on our legal system. [Wellness initiatives] are an example of programs where there are no losers, and yet the legal system could get in the way.
What are you doing to connect employees more with the costs?
We have a variety of initiatives encouraging people on healthier lifestyles, but so far no financial incentives. We have been working very hard on the way we buy our health care and on making employees aware of the way that we buy it. In 2003, for example, we set up a pharmacy on company property here in Kingsport, Tenn., where we have 8,000 employees. We tell our employees, "Here is your cost structure at the Eastman pharmacy. You are free to go elsewhere, but the cost to you will reflect that." We are essentially taking away the margin that would have gone to the local pharmacist, which doesn't make us popular in the community. But it allows us to buy smarter and it puts control in the | 2,313 |
Junior football in Mossley unites to create new pathway
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RIVAL football teams in Mossley have come together to form a new junior set-up.
Thirty-seven teams representing Mossley AFC and Mossley Juniors will operate under Juniors' umbrella.
And the dream is to create a pathway from the juniors to the senior side that plays in the Northern Premier League.
Mossley AFC chair Stephen Porter said: "We are genuinely delighted and excited that we are all in the same shirt as part of the partnership.
Mossley AFC and Mossley Juniors merger
"If we don't leave another legacy, I believe this is the biggest thing we have done."
Vice chair James Bull added: "A lot of people said it couldn't happen.
"They asked why there were two organisations for junior football in the town.
"It is the right thing for junior football to thrive in the town that there is one organisation for junior football."
Previous attempts have been made and failed, but Mossley AFC's current board of directors has forged close links with Mossley Juniors.
Stephen's grandson George Cooper, James' son George and finance director Graeme Jones'<|fim_middle|> are part of the club.
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Rob Brooks, Juniors' treasurer and coach to two teams, is excited by the merger.
He said: "We have never had a formal pathway from the juniors to senior set-up.
"I have known Stephen from when we played together in open-age teams, and we began talking that there should be a formal arrangement.
"The wide-eyed dream is to have as many starting players for the senior side as possible who have come through the junior set-up.
"That may take between five and 10 years to happen but that is why we are striving to achieve.
"We want to drip feed one or two players initially, but the lasting legacy would be to have an entire Mossley AFC team that has come through the junior structure."
Juniors have 30 teams from U7s to two open-age sides while Mossley AFC have seven junior sides.
As part of the new set-up, every junior player will receive a free season ticket to watch the senior side in Northern Premier League, so they feel they | 216 |
SRS Microsystems are an established and respected camera equipment supplier. The previous site had reached its limits and S<|fim_middle|> the web site or Ebay all feed back to the master stock database.
The store has exceeded expectations, meets more objectives than initially laid out and continues to evolve each week as new ideas are implemented and data analysed. | RS subsequently required a new e-commerce site to support their bricks and mortar store in Watford and ultimately grow their online sales higher than ever.
The new site was launched in September 2014 and SRS subsequently saw a record number of sales over Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend in November. In addition the site has also improved their 'offline' processes including order fulfilment and synchronisation with their till system.
Using the latest Magento CE platform, Eko UK worked with SRS and CyberTill to provide a centralised stock management system. Orders taken in the shop, on | 118 |
With a stay at Glenlyn Apartments in London (Finchley), you'll be 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from University College London and 7.6 mi (<|fim_middle|> provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access.Pets not allowed Check-in time starts at 2 PM Check-out time is 11:30 AMFeatured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. | 12.3 km) from University of London. This 4-star apartment is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Museum of London and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Wembley Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions are | 73 |
Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Our Department started even before the establishment of the University in 1963. It began as three separate Mathematics Departments in Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College some 60 years ago, and merged into a single department when the University was formed in 1963.
Over the years, our Department has<|fim_middle|> able to attract top-notch students and has become one of the most competitive programmes within the University.
I invite you to browse our website to learn more about our curriculum and streams of study.
Jun Zou
Choh-Ming Li Chair Professor and Chairman, Department of Mathematics | developed into a world-class Mathematics Department to meet societal needs and global challenges through quality teaching, research and knowledge transfer. We have trained thousands of graduates who have been occupying top positions here in the Hong Kong and the world over. Most noteworthy is our alumnus Prof. S.T. Yau, who obtained the Fields Medal (the highest honor in Mathematics) in 1982.
Mathematics is the foundation of all sciences as it provides the universal language and tools to study and analyze different disciplines. It becomes increasingly important in this day and age when people collect vast amounts of information and data daily via different sources – financial, social, medical, environmental or astronomical. Analyzing these data requires a deep understanding of the mathematical models behind them, and solving the models requires sophisticated mathematical knowledge. The knowledge which a mathematics student would gain from the Department will prepare them for a wide range of careers.
Our Department provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers different aspects of mathematics and various streams of study to cater for the diverse career goals the students may have. We have world-leading researchers in algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory, partial differential equations, scientific computing and topology on our staff list. Even in today's environment where research always takes the lead, high-quality teaching has always been the hallmark of the Department. As a result, our programme is | 268 |
This walk: 2008-10-9. Nun's Cross area to Eylesbarrow and back. This was not a normal walk - it was simply a 'blanket dragging' exercise looking for ticks. A few photos were taken and are presented here.
Fallen Burrator Reservoir water catchment area boundary stone at SX 60116 69002 ± 5<|fim_middle|> boundary stone.
Leather Tor (SX 56270 70000) bathed in sunshine with Peeks Hill and Sharpitor behind. There is a little more sunshine on the southern flank of Down Tor in the foreground, with Raddick Plantation behind..
"You try that side and I'll try this side" - Eylesbarrow.
Down Tor (SX 58040 69400) bathed in sunshine. Note how dark Sharpitor and Leather Tor have become in the background.
The fern-like appearance of some Sphagnum moss.
A lichen that I cannot name.
Looking across the leat cutting near Nun's Cross towards the cross at SX 59167 70290.
The cutting where the leat re-emerges from underground (at SX 60153 69878) near Nun's Cross.
The grille over the tunnel entrance, with a warning notice about radon gas.
The old smithy at SX 60165 69918, with the landmark beech tree behind.
View of the old smithy.
Zoomed view of Sheepstor (SX 56592 68248) bathed in sunlight, 3.9 km / 2.4 miles away.
Access to this area was by the main road to Princetown, down Tor Royal Lane to park near Peat Cott. The red track was only made for the time dragging the blanket looking for ticks. The car park is just off the top edge of the map.
Distance - 4.38 km / 2.72 miles.
Start 10.29 am, Finish 12.57 pm, Duration 2 hr 28 min.
Moving average 2.8 kph / 1.74 mph; Overall average 1.8 kph / 1.12 mph. | meters.
Another view of the stone looking north, there is an older boundary stone nearby.
The southernmost limit of the walk, looking at Eylesbarrow (SX 59959 68593). The stone post is another PCWW | 54 |
Session Title: Discipline and Nourish:<|fim_middle|> to foodways. | On Food and Identity in Modern and Contemporary Japan
The Making of a National Culinary Heritage: The Food Education Campaign in Japan
Location: Huizinga 0.26
Stephanie Assmann
Hokkaido University, Japan
Global concerns about the rise of obesity and lifestyle-related health conditions have prompted numerous governments in industrial nations to initiate educational campaigns with the objective to improve their citizens' eating habits. This also applies to Japan where the enactment of the Fundamental Law of Food Education in 2005 led to the launch of a nationwide food education campaign called shokuiku, which is now part of school lunch programs and nutritional guidelines. A closer look at the campaign reveals that shokuiku is a historical concept and needs to be seen in the wider context of culinary politics that sought to enable Japanese citizens to cope with the demands of modernity but also pursued a nationalistic agenda. The early shokuiku teachings viewed food education as part of a holistic educational concept, which stressed self-cultivation, discipline, familial conviviality, an appreciation of local food but also included foreign foodways such as the Chinese noodle soup rāmen. In contrast, the current shokuiku campaign advocates a return to an indigenous - and supposedly healthier - food fare as a way to contain globalization. Through tracing the historical roots of shokuiku, I argue that the revival of this educational concept represents an anti-globalization force that seeks to improve the nation's dietary habits but simultaneously evokes a strong sense of national identity linked | 310 |
Why I'm excited about the disabled passenger's charter
Bal Deol
I'm Bal and I have a condition called Mitochondrial DNA disease. It affects my muscles, my speech, and I can't walk anymore, so I use a wheelchair.
I'm really excited that Scope and the Department for Transport are going to be working together on a disabled passenger's charter.
I experience so many frustrations trying to get around. The new charter will provide passengers like me with information about my rights as a disabled person, and what I should expect from transport operators whilst travelling around the whole of England.
There were no wheelchair accessible taxis available
Recently I went to London for my birthday celebrations and to catch up with my family. We all met for a mini celebration before heading to a brunch bar.
I had a table booked for 1:30pm, just a 10-minute taxi journey from where we were staying.
At 1pm we tried to book two wheelchair accessible taxis on different apps. After 15 minutes of searching, we realised there were no accessible taxis available. I told my cousins to grab a taxi and go ahead without us to secure our booking.
The rest of us continued searching for accessible taxis with no luck. Eventually we had no choice but to catch a bus. This made us extremely late and put me at risk of injury because the wheelchair designated space was unavailable.
After brunch, I had another reservation a mile away. We had plenty of time to get between the two venues, or so I thought. We left the restaurant and again tried unsuccessfully to book an accessible taxi.
So, once more the group split with four people going ahead to secure the next reservation and the rest of us continuing to try and find a means of getting me there.
I had to be carried up the stairs of the Tube station
Eventually, we decided to try the Tube as we were close to a station and the bar was next to a Tube station only three stops away.
We entered the Tube station, but there were no signs indicating whether either station had a lift or were wheelchair accessible. There was also no-one that we could ask.
My cousin went through the ticket barrier and found a lift down to the platform. So, we managed to get the tube. But when we reached the other station, we found two flights of stairs.
My cousin walked up the stairs and asked the people in the ticket office if there was a lift. There was not and the closest one was five stations down the line, meaning we would be travelling further away from our destination than we were when we started our Tube journey.
We discussed returning to the station we had used to enter the Tube, but because it was unstaffed, we didn't know who we could ask for advice or support there. The decision was made to carry me up the stairs first and sit me on the floor and then for my family to carry my electric wheelchair up the stairs.
We struggled to get home due to inaccessible transport
I had already booked assistance for a midday train the next day, but again, we struggled to secure a wheelchair accessible taxi to get to the station. Instead of the leisurely breakfast we'd planned, we had to spend the entire morning finding<|fim_middle|> to get into the wheelchair designated space, but this wasn't possible as the buses in London were overcrowded. This meant that if there had been any sort of collision during my bus journeys, I would've been in danger of injuring myself or of causing injury to someone else.
Another thing that would have eased my frustrations would've been improved signage around tube stations informing me about how wheelchair accessible they were and to where additional wheelchair accessible transport was located.
Public transport should be accessible for everyone. Having this Charter passed will help me and my family make better, more informed decisions by providing information that is easy to find.
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Eventually we reached the station by bus but, once we'd made the dash to the Mobility Assistance Office, the train was already in the platform. We made it with just 5 minutes to spare, having spent hours trying to make what would have been a 10-minute taxi journey.
This charter will make getting around easier for me and other disabled passengers
When I get on the bus, I expect to be able | 89 |
The concept of resilience has become a guiding principle for preparedness, management and recovery. This paper argues that community wellbeing provides a broader means to understand disaster affects and outcomes and recognises that the cultural and social history and future of the community is more than just its experiences of disasters. The concepts that underpin community wellbeing approaches are explored, as are potential approaches to assessment that hold significant value in the reframing of communities beyond their experiences, offering the potential for both empowerment and strengths-based reflection.
Following multiple, large scale disasters in recent years, the international research focus has shifted to theoretical and applied aspects of how resilience relates to community reaction to disasters and the effectiveness of the subsequent response (Council of Australian Governments 2011). In Australia, the Council of Australian Governments noted that the common characteristics of resilient communities, individuals and organisations are functioning well while under stress, successful adaptation, self-reliance, and social capacity.
The Australian National Principles for Disaster Recovery (Community and Disability Ministerial Advisory Council 2009) highlight the need to understand the community context. This is also reflected in disaster recovery guidelines and texts published in the USA (Alesch, Arendt & Holly 2009, Natural Hazards Centre 2005). Consideration of context in the post-event environment also requires understanding community processes and how best they can be measured. The relevance of community wellbeing measures to understanding context, however, has been largely under-recognised. This paper argues that wellbeing is a highly relevant but under-used concept in assessments and understanding of community responses to disasters.
This perspective is pertinent for disasters as the effect is often community-wide involving dislocation, economic disruption, and challenges to the social fabric and psychological wellbeing of the group. Wiseman and fellow authors also attribute a dynamic quality to wellbeing with its description as 'a state of healthy development' linked to ongoing progress (Wiseman et al. 2006).
In contrast to definitions of wellbeing, definitions of resilience have focused on the ability to adapt or respond to risk (Davis, Cook & Cohen 2005, Norris & Stevens 2007, Price-Robertson & Knight 2012). Individual, community or society's resilience in response to a stressor has been well-established (Bonanno 2004, Godschalk 2003, Hill, Weiner & Warner 2012), yielding extensive theory dealing with response to and recovery from disasters (Attinson, Eyal & Hornik-Lutie 2010, Walsh 2007, Agani, Landau & Agani 2010, Stevens, Berke & Song 2010, Cox & Perry 2011, Norris & Stevens 2007).
Norris and colleagues defined resilience as 'a process linking a set of adaptive capacities to a positive trajectory of functioning and adaptation after a disturbance', while community resilience derives from these capacities being networked (Norris et al. 2008). They suggest that resilience is a process rather than the outcome, reflecting adaptability rather than stability; but this is a contested view (Cox & Perry 2011).
Norris and colleagues also suggest that wellness results from community adaptation due to the process of resilience (Norris et al. 2008). By contrast, Murray (2004) considers wellbeing as part of resilience that affects the efficacy of the resilience response. In a further variation, Maybery and co-authors consider the terms are interdependent, with wellbeing being both a determinant and result of resilience (Maybery et al. 2009). Furthermore, it has been suggested that community resilience requires an ability to change rather than maintain the status quo (Steiner & Markantoni 2013, Zautra, Hall & Murray 2008). Community wellbeing is also primarily driven by social change. There is obviously no single endpoint when a community is 'well'. Thus, resilience and wellbeing deal with processes, with goal-setting and outcome attainment inherent in both systems.
establishing trusted and flexible communication networks to enhance community response to future unknown insults.
These actions highlight the focus on preparing for or responding to a crisis event. The limitation of this focus following disasters is that they may ignore or subsume broader historical, social and cultural experiences of the community. Paradoxically, a community resilience focus may therefore limit the potential of a community to recognise and build on all its strengths.
Assessment of community wellbeing is an emergent field that has arisen in response to the recognition of an individual's context within the wider community and the impact of this on wellbeing (Hancock, Labonte & Edwards 1999, Sirgy 2011, Sirgy et al. 2010, Mowbray et al. 2007, Holden & Phillips 2010, Jorgensen, Jamieson & Martin 2010, Hur, Narsar & Chun 2010, Florida, Mellander & Stolarick 2011, Wiseman et al. 2006). Assessment can support shared reflection on community strengths and opportunities, guide action, and allow for monitoring of change over time. The application of this field to community disaster response can be charted reasonably clearly, whereby the wellbeing of the community is considered in terms of its inherent and historical, as well as its enduring and emerging, attributes and characteristics in the context of a disaster.
Assessments of community wellbeing recognise that wellbeing at a community level does not necessarily equal the sum of the individual parts (Hancock, Labonte & Edwards 1999, Sirgy 2011). The factors that determine individual fulfillment do not always translate to benefits at the community level. Standard survey methods and subsequent statistical techniques may be inadequate to understand communities if they treat people in communities (i.e. respondents) as individual and independent cases—thus as isolated and unrelated 'units of analysis' rather than 'actors in social relations' (Abbott 1997). A number of authors have highlighted the need to expand analysis beyond the individual to the wider context of the community and the social interactions that they involve (Hancock, Labonte & Edwards 1999, Harms 20<|fim_middle|>, Lee DJ & Yu GB 2010, Developing a Measure of Community Well-Being Based on Perceptions of Impact in Various Life Domains. Social Indicators Research, 96, pp. 295-311.
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Associate Professor Lisa Gibbs is Deputy Director, Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne.
Associate Professor Louise Harms is Deputy Head, Department of Social Work at the University of Melbourne.
Sarah Howell-Meurs worked for the Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne.
Dr Karen Block is Research Fellow, Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne.
Dr Dean Lusher is ARC Future Fellow, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne Business School at the Swinburne University of Technology.
John Richardson is National Coordinator-Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Services at the Australian Red Cross.
Professor Colin MacDougall works at the Discipline of Public Health and Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity at the Flinders University and is Principal Fellow (Honorary), Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program at the University of Melbourne.
Professor Elizabeth Waters is Director of the Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. | 10, Hooghe & Vanhoutte 2011, Ryan-Nicholls & Racher 2004, Sirgy 2011).
While indicators and frameworks for understanding community wellbeing (Zautra, Hall & Murray 2008) incorporate different measures, there are common features including social assets, service provision, economic, environmental, and information and exchange (see Table 1). Evidence of the fundamental effects of these assets on community wellbeing is well established (Kutek, Turnbull & Fairweather-Schmidt. 2011, Maybery et al. 2009, Auh & Cook 2009, Mowbray et al. 2007, Norris et al. 2008, Davis, Cook & Cohen 2005, Hancock, Labonte & Edwards 1999, Cox & Perry 2011).
applicability to the defined community and to community level analysis.
It has been suggested that these indicators should also be theoretically robust (Wiseman et al. 2006), include both objective and subjective measures, and be feasible and parsimonious (Chrvala & Bulger 2010, Steiner & Markantoni 2013).
A range of indicators is essential to simplify and segment larger, more impenetrable issues (Steiner & Markantoni 2013). For example, the efficacy of the education system in a community may be assessed through school attendance and numeracy and literacy indicators. The challenge is to select indicators that address the concerns and values of the target communities, the information needs of governing bodies, and research requirements (Hancock, Labonte & Edwards 1999).
There is no single agreed measure or method of assessing community wellbeing. The studies listed in Table 1 provide some examples of community level assessments. They use a range of measures and methods including extracting regional results of community wellbeing indicators from existing population-level surveys (Wiseman et al. 2006), conducting surveys of individual members to assess their perceptions of community (Maybery et al. 2009), and inviting key community representatives to use an indicators tool to score their own community against a set of community factors and priorities (Davis, Cook & Cohen 2005).
Questions about social ties between community members in individual surveys are an important inclusion in community assessment. Social network analysis is a specific, local-level relational method (Emirbayer & Goodwin 1994) that focuses on the 'relationships among social entities, and on the patterns and implications of these relationships' (Wasserman & Faust 1994, p. 3). This analysis examines how social ties and individual attributes are associated (Robins, Elliott & Patterson 2001a, 2001b). Social network analysis, in conjunction with standard surveys, potentially offers greater opportunities for understanding communities as 'people in social interaction' than is possible by standard statistical methods alone.
Other community level options can be derived from ethnographic methods such as the use of local government and observational data. For example economic indicators could include number and type of local businesses, healthy environment indicators could include number and type of local recreational and community facilities, or social indicators could include details about local groups and their membership.
There are significant parallels in the principles and approaches used to measure both resilience and wellbeing, although there has been a greater focus on resilience in the disaster literature. Community resources, such as economic resources and service assets, have been highlighted as key factors in both wellbeing and resilience. The interrelationship between the two concepts is apparent, although the nature of that relationship is debated. Recognition of the wellbeing of a community, beyond its disaster experience, affords the potential for empowerment and self-reflection through a strengths-based lens. This provides a richer description of context than is gained by only using a resilience framework, which references the community assessment specifically to disaster preparedness and response. Holistic models and indicators are evolving to measure key characteristics of community wellbeing with scope to incorporate characteristics of resilience. This link between the theory and application of measures of wellbeing and resilience at a community level has only very recently been recognised. The potential is clear for researchers to integrate resilience and wellbeing to produce research that makes a significant contribution to both the literature and to communities; particularly in a disaster context.
Funding support for this project was received from the Australian Research Council with in-kind and cash support from partner organisations Australian Red Cross, Australian Rotary Health, Victorian Department of Health, Department of Human Services (Centrelink), Flinders University, University of New South Wales, Phoenix Australia: Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Central West Gippsland Primary Care Partnership, Bendigo Loddon Primary Care Partnership, North East Primary Care Partnership, Outer East Health and Community Support Alliance, Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership, and Central Hume Primary Care Partnership. Separate funding was received from the Jack Brockhoff Foundation.
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E-Update for May 22, 2015
EducationCounsel E-Update for May 22, 2015
EducationCounsel News
On May 21, EducationCounsel and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough released their joint publication entitled The Evolution of the Student Data Privacy and Security Paradigm. The publication is intended to provide support to education policymakers and practitioners in addressing student data privacy and security in an increasingly digital age. The report addresses issues that may be particularly relevant to state, district, and school chief privacy officers; chief financial officers; information technology specialists; and legal counsel. Specifically, this resource examines the ways that other industries approach data oversight, identifying opportunities for the education sector to leverage best and most promising practices and build on existing work in other sectors of the economy. More information and access to the publication is available here.
On May 20, the College Board, the American Council on Education, and EducationCounsel released a Policy and Legal "Syllabus" for Diversity Programs at Colleges and Universities, aiming to assist institutions in pursuing their diversity goals. Like a professor's syllabus for a course, the tool organizes resources topically (based on key policy issues facing institutions of higher education), with brief background information, key questions, and hyperlinks to freely available comprehensive guidance, model practices, and other resources that can improve institutional policies and programs and help mitigate legal risk.
On May 26, the Council of Chief State School Officers will host a webinar entitled, "Performance Assessment 2.0: Lessons from Large-Scale Policy & Practice." The webinar aims to provide state policymakers with a summary of the key lessons learned from past, large-scale performance assessments, which are open-ended assignments for students that differ from more traditional fill-in-the-blank questions. The presenters hope to inform efforts to craft improved policies that support the integration of performance assessments into balanced assessment systems. The webinar will be presented by three members of the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity: Ruth Chung Wei, Ray Pecheone, and Katie Wilczak. Register here.
On May 27, the Regional Education Lab (REL) Northeast and Island will host a webinar entitled, "Online Learning and Credit Recovery: What We Know from Research and Practice." The event is designed to assist education stakeholders as they implement or consider policies and practices surrounding online learning and credit recovery. Registration<|fim_middle|> of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY) and U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) introduced the Strong Start for America's Children Act. In the Senate, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the bill. The legislation would establish a 10-year federal-state partnership for four-year old preschool, with formula funding to states based on each state's proportion of four-year olds under 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill would encourage states to spend state funds to support preschool for young children with family incomes above that income level. The bill also authorizes the new Early Head Start partnership with child care to improve the quality of care for infants and toddlers.
H.R.2350 : To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [PA-8] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (2)
H.R.2363 : To provide for the removal of default information from a borrower's credit report with respect to certain rehabilitated education loans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Carney, John C., Jr. [DE] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Financial Services
H.R.2364 : To provide for institutional risk-sharing in the Federal student loan programs.
Sponsor: Rep Carney, John C., Jr. [DE] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (None)
H.R.2371 : To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to States that enact State laws that will make school attendance compulsory through the age of 17.
Sponsor: Rep Edwards, Donna F. [MD-4] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Education and the Workforce
H.R.2375 : To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for assistance in hiring additional school-based mental health and student service providers.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-13] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (14)
H.R.2378 : To establish an Office of Specialized Instructional Support in the Department of Education and to provide grants to State educational agencies to reduce barriers to learning.
Sponsor: Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (1)
H.R.2382 : To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a parent to opt their child out of participation in certain assessments required under such Act.
Sponsor: Rep Reed, Tom [NY-23] (introduced 5/15/2015) Cosponsors (2)
H.R.2407 : To reverse declining milk consumption in schools.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Glenn [PA-5] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (1)
H.R.2411 : To support early learning.
Sponsor: Rep Hanna, Richard L. [NY-22] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (1)
H.R.2417 : To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and Canada.
Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (1)
H.AMDT.245 to H.R.1806 An amendment No. 3 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to create state and regional workshops to train K-12 teachers in science and technology project-based learning to provide instruction in initiating robotics and other STEM competition team development programs; and leverage the collaboration among higher education, businesses, and local private as well as public education agencies to support STEM efforts at schools located in areas with 1 percent or more above the national unemployment rate.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 5/20/2015) Cosponsors (None)
S.1369 : A bill to allow funds under title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to be used to provide training to school personnel regarding how to recognize child sexual abuse.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (1)
S.1373 : A bill to amend the Higher Education Act to improve higher education programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor : Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (None)
S.1374 : A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and Canada.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (1)
S.1380 : A bill to support early learning.
Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (21)
S.1384 : A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide for the discharge of student loan obligations upon the death of the student borrower, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 5/19/2015) Cosponsors (None)
S.1390 : A bill to help provide relief to State education budgets during a recovering economy, to help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities for Native American Indians, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Gardner, Cory [CO] (introduced 5/20/2015) Cosponsors (1)
National Center for Education Statistics Report: Public School Safety and Discipline: 2013-14: This First Look provides nationally representative data on public school safety and discipline for the 2013–14 school year. It presents results from a Fast Response Survey System (FRSS) survey, which collected information on specific safety and discipline plans and practices, training for classroom teachers and aides related to school safety and discipline issues, security personnel, frequency of specific discipline problems, and number of incidents of various offenses.
Institute for Education Science Quick Review: Three-Year Effects of CUNY's Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) for Developmental Education Students": The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), a group that reviews educational research, evaluated the research done by MDRC examining the effects of offering a multi-faceted support program to low-income community college students in need of developmental (remedial) courses. The MDRC study examined the impact of the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) which included the following required components: full-time enrollment; consolidated block scheduling in the first year; a non-credit seminar covering topics such as goal-setting and academic planning; comprehensive student advising services, tutoring services, and career and employment services; a tuition waiver; free public transportation vouchers; and free textbooks for classes. The study reported that the ASAP program had a significant positive effect on several student outcomes such as college-level credit accumulation, degree attainment, and completion of developmental requirements. The WWC evaluated the research and found that it met all the WWC group design standards without reservations. | and additional information is available here.
On May 28, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators will host a discussion of the benefits and considerations regarding the use of prior-prior year income data in determining student aid eligibility for postsecondary education. Registration and additional information is available here.
On May 28, EdWeek will host a webinar entitled, "Amplifying Student Voice." The webinar will address the role student voices can play in improving schools. Vickie Reed, the superintendent of Murray County Schools in Florida, and BethAnn Berliner, a senior researcher at WestEd, will discuss their experiences utilizing student voices. Register here.
On May 29, Jack Jennings will talk about his new book, Presidents, Congress and the Public Schools, at a luncheon hosted by the American Educational Research Association and the Institute for Educational Leadership. Jennings founded the Center on Education Policy in January 1995. From 1967 to 1994, he served as subcommittee staff director and then as a general counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Education and Labor. In his book, Jennings examines the evolution of federal education policy and outlines a vision for its future. Details about the luncheon can be found here.
New Data Show a Decline in School-Based Bullying: On May 15, the U.S. Department of Education released a statement about new data from the National Center for Education Statistics which indicates the first significant decrease in school-based bullying since the federal government began collecting that data in 2005, suggesting that efforts at the federal, state and local levels to prevent bullying may be paying off. According to the data from the NCES, the reported prevalence of bullying among students ages 12 to 18 dropped to 22 percent after remaining stubbornly around 28 percent for the past decade.
U.S. Department of Education Proposes Federal Student Aid Regulations : The U.S. Department of Education announced proposed regulations, available for public inspection today in the Federal Register, aimed at protecting as many as 9 million college students receiving $25 billion in federal student aid by providing tougher standards and greater transparency surrounding agreements between colleges and companies in the rapidly expanding college debit and prepaid card account marketplace. The proposed regulations are intended to safeguard students from excess fees and provide students the freedom to choose how to receive their federal student aid funds when paying for college.
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Alexander and Murray Announce Higher Education Act Reauthorization Working Groups: Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) announced several bipartisan, full committee staff working groups to address four major issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: accountability, accreditation, college affordability and financial aid, and campus sexual assault and safety.
Senate Appropriators Lock In Sequester Spending Caps: The Senate Appropriations Committee adopted subcommittee allocations, informally known as 302(b)s, by a party-line vote of 16-14. The figures would lock in sequester-level spending caps for FY2016. The adopted allocations provide $153.188 billion for the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, which represents an approximately $3 billion dollar decrease in the Senate Subcommittee's allocation from FY2015.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Holds Hearing on Institutional Risk-sharing: Senators Lamar and Murray held a hearing on the role that institutional risk-sharing, in which an institution is held partially accountable for the debts of its students, could play in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. "If colleges and universities have this incentive, it may not only help students make wiser decisions about borrowing, it could help reduce the cost of college — thereby reducing debt," said Alexander. Murray also noted the importance of holding colleges and universities accountable for the investments these institutions receive from students and taxpayers.
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Founder of ORU, Oral Roberts, has died at the age of 91
We have lost an amazing man of God. Our prayers go out to the Roberts family.—-
Dr. Oral Roberts, a legendary evangelist who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century, died today in Newport Beach, Calif.,
Oral Robert Dead at Age 91
TULSA, OK — Founder of ORU, Oral Roberts, has died at the age of 91 due to complications from pneumonia.
Dr. Oral Roberts, a legendary evangelist who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century, died today in Newport Beach, Calif., due to complications from pneumonia. His son, Richard, and daughter, Roberta, were at his side. The founder of Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association and Oral Roberts University was 91.
There will be a private family internment. Arrangements for a public memorial service in Tulsa are pending and will be announced soon.
"Oral Roberts was the greatest man of God I've ever known," Richard Roberts said. "A modern-day apostle of the healing ministry, an author, educator, evangelist, prophet, and innovator, he was the only man of his generation to build a worldwide ministry, an accredited university, and a medical school.
"Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was not only my earthly father; he was my spiritual father and mentor. The last member of his generation in the Roberts family, he had a passion to bring healing to the sick.
"His name is synonymous with miracles. He came along when many in Christendom did not believe in the power of God and His goodness. Oral Roberts was known for sayings such as 'God Is a Good God,' 'Expect a Miracle,' 'Release Your Faith,' and 'Plant Your Seed for a Harvest.'
"The Bible teaches that when a Christian dies, he or she is instantly transferred into the presence of God. The past few months, my father has talked about going home to be with the Lord on a daily basis. He has run his race and finished his course. Now he is in heaven, and we as Christians have the Bible promise that someday we will be reunited. My heart is sad, but my faith in God is soaring."
Granville Oral Roberts was born into poverty in Bebee, Okla., on Jan. 24, 1918. He began stuttering as a young child and then, as a teenager, contracted a potentially deadly case of tuberculosis. Bedfast at 17, he was carried to a revival meeting by his older brother, where a healing evangelist was praying for the sick.
On the way, he clearly heard God speak to him, saying, "Son, I am going to heal you, and you are to take My healing power to your generation. You are to build Me a university based on My authority and on the Holy Spirit."
Roberts was miraculously healed of tuberculosis and stuttering at the revival meeting. His healing ministry was born several years later. "If a former stuttering, tuberculosis-ridden young Indian boy in an obscure county in Oklahoma can see the invisible and do the impossible—and still do it—so can you!" Roberts once said.
Roberts was a legendary and beloved figure in a segment of Christianity that emphasizes healing, speaking in tongues, and other gifts of the Holy Spirit, as described in the New Testament.
Dr. Jack Hayford, president of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, said of Roberts, "If God had not, in His sovereign will, raised up the ministry of Oral Roberts, the entire charismatic movement might not have occurred. Oral shook the landscape with the inescapable reality and practicality of Jesus' whole ministry. His teaching and concepts were foundational to the renewal that swept through the whole church. He taught concepts that spread throughout the world and simplified and focused a spiritual lifestyle that is embraced by huge sectors of today's church."
After his healing at age 17, Roberts spent a dozen years pastoring churches in Oklahoma and Georgia, and preaching at revivals around the country, while also studying at Oklahoma Baptist University and Phillips (Okla.) University.
Then, in 1947, he founded Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association (OREA) and began conducting crusades across America and around the world, attracting crowds of thousands—many who were sick and dying, and in search of healing. Through the years, he conducted more than 300 crusades on six continents. OREA officials estimate that he personally laid hands in prayer on more than 2 million people. The ministry continues under the leadership of Roberts' son, Richard, who has ministered in the U.S. and around the world for almost 30 years.
In 1954, Oral Roberts revolutionized evangelism by bringing television cameras into services, providing what he liked to call a "front-row seat to miracles" for millions of viewers. Years later, he began a television program, "Oral Roberts Presents." More than 50 years later, the ministry's daily program, "The Place for Miracles," continues to minister to millions on over 100 television stations, multiple cable and satellite networks, and can be seen around the world via the Internet.
In 1958, Roberts founded the Abundant Life Prayer Group to address the around-the-clock needs of those suffering and requesting prayer. More than 50 years later, prayer partners continue to receive calls from around the world seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Over the years, they have received more than 23 million phone calls for prayer, along with astounding reports of miracles in answer to prayer.
Roberts answered God's call to build an institute of higher learning in 1963, founding Oral Roberts University on 500 acres in Tulsa, Okla. Longtime friend Billy Graham officially dedicated ORU four years later. In the 1970s graduate schools, including Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Law, Education, and Theology, were added. Roberts served as school president until 1993, when he became chancellor.
In 1981, Roberts founded the City of Faith Medical and Research Center, merging the healing power of medicine and prayer. The facility closed after eight years, leaving a lasting impact on the understanding by many medical professionals of the importance of treating the whole person—body, mind and spirit.
Roberts wrote more than 130 books, including such classics as "If You Need Healing, Do These Things," and "The Fourth Man." His book "The<|fim_middle|> a grandchild, Richard Oral Roberts; his mother and father; two sisters, Velma Roberts and Jewel Faust; and two brothers, Elmer and Vaden Roberts.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Lindsay Roberts; a daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Ronald Potts, all of Tulsa; as well as 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Oral Roberts Ministry Healing Missions Fund, as part of the ongoing goal of Oral Roberts Ministries to take the saving, healing, delivering message of the Gospel into all the world until Jesus returns. Gifts can be sent in care of Oral Roberts Ministries, P.O. 2187, Tulsa, Okla. 74102, or online at www.OralRoberts.com.
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デザイン Elegant Themes | 提供 WordPress | Miracle of Seed Faith" has more than 8 million copies in circulation. This book's key principles—God is your Source, sow your seed out of your need, and expect a miracle harvest—formed a fundamental part of Roberts' ministry and legacy.
"After I'm gone, others will have to judge how well I've obeyed God's command not to be an echo but to be a voice like Jesus," Roberts said. "As far as my own conviction is concerned, I've tried to be that voice with every fiber of my being, regardless of the cost."
Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Ann and Marshall Nash; a son, Ronald David Roberts; | 147 |
This is the first time that we have had a bad experience.<|fim_middle|> well maintained grounds and is ideal for families looking for great value accommodation.
All on the ground floor, the open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining area is a good social space.
Three bedrooms; a double and two twins and a family bathroom complete the interior.
For families seeking a bolthole with on-site attractions, Manorcombe 5 is the place to be! | The cottage was very cold and damp. There was visible mould in many places around the windows. The kitchen equipment was basic and not adequate for a party of six . However the single biggest reason we cut our holiday short was the lack of a working hoover! It was held together with black tape and refused to work!! When a cottage takes pets and small children an efficient hoover is a must!
Children loved the pool and games room although very cold as there was no heating. Good food in the restaurant with varied menu and prices. Had quiz night when we were there which was good entertainment with children's questions as well. Take-away pizzas a must delicious. Lots of places to visit near by.
This bungalow at Tamar Valley Resort in Callington is in a scenic haven in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The on-site facilities include indoor & outdoor heated swimming pools, onsite bar and restaurant, with shop & reception.
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