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1 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Be not silent, O God of my praise! 2 For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with<|fim_middle|>28 Let them curse, but you will bless! They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad! 29 May my accusers be clothed with dishonor; may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a cloak! 30 With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord; I will praise him in the midst of the throng. 31 For he stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from those who condemn his soul to death. | lying tongues. 3 They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. 4 In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer. 5 So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love. 6 Appoint a wicked man against him; let an accuser stand at his right hand. 7 When he is tried, let him come forth guilty; let his prayer be counted as sin! 8 May his days be few; may another take his office! 9 May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow! 10 May his children wander about and beg, seeking food far from the ruins they inhabit! 11 May the creditor seize all that he has; may strangers plunder the fruits of his toil! 12 Let there be none to extend kindness to him, nor any to pity his fatherless children! 13 May his posterity be cut off; may his name be blotted out in the second generation! 14 May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out! 15 Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth! 16 For he did not remember to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and the brokenhearted, to put them to death. 17 He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him! 18 He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones! 19 May it be like a garment that he wraps around him, like a belt that he puts on every day! 20 May this be the reward of my accusers from the Lord, of those who speak evil against my life! 21 But you, O God my Lord, deal on my behalf for your name's sake; because your steadfast love is good, deliver me! 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is stricken within me. 23 I am gone like a shadow at evening; I am shaken off like a locust. 24 My knees are weak through fasting; my body has become gaunt, with no fat. 25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they wag their heads. 26 Help me, O Lord my God! Save me according to your steadfast love! 27 Let them know that this is your hand; you, O Lord, have done it! | 558 |
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United States Healthcare 2021: Part 2
In our last blog, we broadly described what we think the healthcare agenda for President Biden is likely to look like. We purposely omitted discussing his nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Mr. Xavier Becerra, currently the 33rd Attorney General of California, as we believe it is inappropriate to comment on a nominee until confirmed.
Let us begin by looking at the projected budget for HHS. The HHS budget for 2021, as approved in 2020 (excluding subsequent COVID-19 emergency appropriations), was US$1.4 trillion. Without a doubt, expenditures are the largest department in the United States government, and it consists of approximately 35% of the entire U.S. federal budget. By comparison, the Defense Department (all U.S. military) is only about half this size at $740 billion. Further, HHS influences direct expenditures are US$210 billion in additional costs, all paid by the individual states for their share of Medicaid & Medicare. So, this department and its secretary control approximately US$1.6 trillion of the U.S. healthcare expenditures.
Clearly, Secretary Becerra will have an enormous influence; therefore, it is important to get to know him, and just a little bit of what he has done in the past that may indicate his future actions, as they relate to the largest and most sensitive segment of the United States economy.
By his nomination and his actions, it is clear that Mr. Becerra is aligned with President Biden's healthcare agenda. He is on record promoting the expansion of care to Americans, improving access, providing additional funding to physicians, and improving the quality of care to historically underserved communities.
We are particularly pleased to read that he proposes expanding additional slots for more graduate medical education, and whether or not allopathic or osteopathic is required for a medical doctor to complete their medical education. With the expected retirement of Baby Boomer doctors, we expect that thousands of new slots will need to be filled as soon as possible to meet the demand. He is also a fan of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide care to the most economically underserved, poor, and vulnerable communities in the country.
Mr. Becerra is also a supporter of the new open enrollment periods for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces that is projected to open later this spring.
If appointed, Mr. Becerra will face unprecedented problems and challenges, even beyond the COVID-19 crisis that still occupies so much of our healthcare resources. In this post-COVID U.S. healthcare environment, the country will continue facing historic pressures on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance markets, all while trying to manage with what we predict will be a shortage of at least 100,000 providers over the next decade.
HHS is going to have to manage a slew of unprecedented problems that is currently keeping the behemoth of a healthcare system working. The<|fim_middle|> Becerra can provide at a historic and pivotal time for American healthcare.
More to come in our next blog.
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Next PostUnited States of Healthcare 2021: Part 3 | U.S. healthcare industry is in desperate need of innovation. We all watched the near rocket-like growth in telemedicine during the pandemic lockdowns; however, despite the relief it brought for many patients, it was not enough.
We need to develop new environments where healthcare delivery is not just technology enabled, but also becomes more technology infused; this key component can provide patients with more and better care at a net reduction in both cost and utilization.
We are optimistic for the future of healthcare in the U.S. based on the actions Mr. Becerra took as Attorney General in California. What he deemed were monopolistic practices by large healthcare systems in his state, he challenged and corrected.
As a child of Mexican immigrants, whose father worked in construction, he should understand the needs of underserved communities. As a member of Congress representing California, he helped sponsor the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that has proven to be so valuable to families during the pandemic.
We are optimistic by the leadership that nominee | 200 |
The Mural Pavilion is the new centerpiece of the Harlem Hospital Center.
The building unifies previously disconnected structures spread over two city blocks to create an integrated healthcare campus. A light-filled atrium and a dramatic, five-story, historically significant mural welcome visitors and form a new front door to the community.
All major clinical elements at Harlem Hospital have been organized to provide patient- and family-friendly care and treatment. The patient-centered care design integrates inpatient, emergency room and outpatient services under one roof, creating a unified healthcare complex from seven previously disparate structures. The top of the building is designed to accommodate the future addition of two floors.
Through a celebration of its historic cultural context, HOK designed the hospital to welcome and serve Harlem's diverse community of cultures. The iconic mural on the exterior of the Mural Pavilion illuminates Harlem's history and culture while showcasing the hospital's prominent role in<|fim_middle|> circa-1887 Harlem institution.
African-American artist Vertis Hayes created the "Pursuit of Happiness" mural in 1937 as part of the federal government's Works Progress Administration program. Visible from the street and accessible from the atrium, a permanent art gallery houses the complete "Pursuit of Happiness" mural, with works of other WPA artists in adjacent galleries.
260,000 sq. ft. / 24,150 sq. m.
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New York Times: Historic murals get new life at the new Harlem Hospital pavilion. | the community. Soaring 65 feet high and spanning a city block, the colorful, 12,000-square-foot glass facade mural depicts excerpts from the story of the African diaspora, creating a dramatic frontispiece along Lenox Avenue for the | 54 |
How Research Is Driving the Latest Treatments for Sarcoma
By Julie Grisham Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Surgeon Aimee Crago (center) specializes in the treatment of sarcoma.
Soft tissue sarcoma describes a group of rare cancers that grow in the body's supportive and connective tissues. MSK investigators are improving the diagnosis and treatment of sarcoma.
Research into the genetic causes of sarcoma is leading to a better understanding of the disease.
MSK is developing targeted drugs for liposarcoma.
Our scientists are also uncovering new approaches to treating desmoid tumors.
The category of soft tissue sarcoma describes a group of rare and challenging cancers — more than 50 types — which grow in the body's supportive and connective tissues, including muscles, tendons, nerve fibers, and cartilage. Most types of sarcoma have good survival rates if they are caught early, but they are much harder to treat once they begin to spread. (Cancers that originate in the bone are also sarcomas.)
Most physicians see only a handful of soft tissue sarcoma cases in their whole career. But Memorial Sloan Kettering has an entire team of experts devoted to improving diagnosis and treatment of sarcoma and advancing patient care.
Surgeon Aimee Crago specializes in the treatment of sarcoma, including liposarcoma and desmoid tumors. "Most of the more common cancers that we think about — such as breast, lung, and colon cancers — are tumors called carcinomas that grow from the linings of our organs," she says. "I tell my patients that sarcomas come from the tissues between our organs. And in the same way that different carcinomas behave differently, sarcomas have different behaviors based on their type."
The Challenges of Surgery
Sarcomas can occur anywhere in the body, including the arms and legs, areas of the torso in and around vital organs, and the face and neck. "When you're removing a sarcoma, you always have to think about whether surgery will disrupt how a patient is able to function," Dr. Crago says. For example, a sarcoma in the thigh may affect the ability to walk, while a sarcoma near the jaw may make things like talking and chewing difficult.
"And because each sarcoma behaves differently, it's important to know the sarcoma subtype when we plan our surgeries," she says. "If a tumor is more likely to come back, we may have to be<|fim_middle|> tumors arise in the soft tissues, but not all experts agree on whether they are sarcomas — in large part because they don't have the ability to spread to other parts of the body like most sarcomas do. Their unusual characteristics make treating them difficult.
"Desmoid tumors are a challenge because once they develop they often keep coming back in the same place," Dr. Crago says. "We try not to operate on them unless they are really affecting how a patient functions, because the surgery can cause more complications than the tumors themselves. Another thing that's interesting is that they often don't grow beyond a certain size, and may even spontaneously regress."
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Clinical Trials and Research
Our doctors and researchers are constantly seeking new and improved treatments for soft tissue sarcoma through our program of clinical trials.
Because of the potential harm in surgically removing these tumors, researchers are looking for ways to treat them with drugs. Dr. Crago and her colleagues are currently completing a phase III clinical trial evaluating the drug sorafenib (Nexavar®, originally approved to treat kidney cancer) in desmoid tumors.
"Because MSK sees such a large number of patients , we are able to conduct clinical trials for soft tissue sarcoma that look at new treatments for patients," she says. "This gives us — and our patients — the unique opportunity to gain access to these drugs much sooner."
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Aimee M. Crago | more aggressive when we remove it."
Genetic Studies Lead to New Approaches
In addition to being a surgeon, Dr. Crago also conducts laboratory research on the genetics of sarcoma. That research is leading to a better understanding of how the disease develops and behaves, which helps to improve care for patients.
"A lot of the new information we've learned is about the specific genetic events that cause each of the different sarcoma types to form," she says. "This understanding lets our pathologists better define each patient's tumor. It also enables research into how these genetic mutations affect the cell and allow it to become cancer — and ultimately how they can be targeted to turn off cancer growth."
One of the sarcoma types that Dr. Crago focuses on in her laboratory work is liposarcoma, which originates in fat cells and makes up about 20% of all soft tissue sarcomas. These tumors can appear anywhere in the body, but are most common in the thigh and abdomen. "In liposarcomas, we're learning more about the genes that drive them, and we're able to develop drugs that target them," she says.
A Focus on Desmoid Tumors
Another type of tumor that Dr. Crago investigates is desmoid tumors, also known as desmoid fibromatosis. Desmoid | 273 |
When Tim Murray, former creative director for Target, joined the nonprofit in 2011, he introduced a contemporary retail sensibility to the way Goodwill presents itself. Instead of projecting an image of catering to people who are down on their luck, the new<|fim_middle|> of implying that out-of-date, frumpy stuff is sold here.
Another change was to give greater prominence to Goodwill's existing "G" logo, a variation of the recycling circle symbol with the inward curve of the "G" forming the shape of an arrow. Related to this brand repositioning is a new slogan, "See the Good and Grow it." This idea is being conveyed in advertising and in-store signage that explain Goodwill's mission: "Goodwill job training grows second chances. When you shop here, good grows." This all goes to show that even nonprofit thrift organizations can benefit from smart brand positioning. | brand positioning spreads cheer with bold silhouettes of merchandise against bright backgrounds. The illustrations by Marin-based designer Craig Frazier project energy, variety and the thrill of shopping discovery instead | 35 |
Free WiFi is available in the social pavilion.
The park is home to the Waterworks multi-sports facility. It also includes a community garden, where local volunteers grow their own fruit and vegetables and two children's playgrounds. The Waterworks is also a popular spot for walkers and offers several varied routes.
The Belfast Waterworks were established in the early 1840s by the Water Commissioner. The site supplied water to the city's factories and residents for 20 years before demand began to outstrip supply.
In 1897 a public meeting was held to decide the future of the Waterworks and a suggestion was made that the site should be used for water-based activities.
The site's owners, the Water Board, were initially hesitant, as their operation licence only extended to providing the city with water and they did not want to sell their land to the Belfast Corporation (now the Belfast City Council). However, following an Act of Parliament in 1889, the Water Board were allowed to use the Waterworks for leisure purposes, provided they spent no more than £500 per year on the site.
Tom Boyce, a boating contractor who operated the Ormeau ferry across the River Lagan, was commissioned by the Water Board to provide 12 rowing boats for the site. Public bathing soon followed,<|fim_middle|>trim Road or Cavehill Road. If you are travelling by bus, take Metro no.1A-H from Belfast city centre.
The Waterworks was awarded the Green Flag Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. This award recognises the best open spaces in the UK.
The Waterworks is an oasis for wildfowl in north Belfast. You can find many greylag geese and mute swans, as well as mallards, tufted ducks, coots, pochards, goldeneyes, cormorants and great-crested grebes in the park. You can also find redwings and fieldfares feeding on the grass. Visitors can enjoy the ponds and scenic views. | as did diving and swimming galas, speedboat racing in 1929 and model yacht sailing in 1933.
The Waterworks were bought by the Belfast Corporation in 1956. They decided to partially fill in both of the site's reservoirs for safety reasons. The work took ten years to complete.
Since then, the upper pond has been stocked with trout for the local angling club and two manmade islands have been added to encourage waterfowl to breed.
We have a mobile coffee kiosk at Waterworks.
We have installed public access defibrillators for park users at The Waterworks.
Enter the park at An | 135 |
GAI Consultants transitions<|fim_middle|>ich and Associates into the GAI brand cements the position of GAI as the preeminent resource for environmental assessments throughout Florida and the southeast region," noted Karl Lotspeich, Senior Director with GAI and former Principal of L&A. | brand for acquired firms
PITTSBURGH — National engineering and environmental consulting firm GAI Consultants, Inc. announced that recently acquired firms Lee-Simpson Associates, Inc., Crispell-Snyder, Inc., and Lotspeich and Associates, Inc. will operate under the GAI corporate brand, effective Oct. 1, 2013. Over the last decade, GAI Consultants has more than tripled its domestic presence and currently operates 28 locations nationwide. This marks the next step in GAI's strategic expansion of its business through increased geographical coverage and additional service offerings to meet customer demands in key markets. In combination, these acquisitions have successfully locked in new service offerings and new territories in several of GAI's key markets in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest.
Commenting on the brand consolidation, GAI President and CEO Gary DeJidas, P.E. said: "We are pleased to announce this change as we continue to make solid progress in positioning GAI for continued growth. The move to operate under one unified company brand name is part of a process to align the values of the acquired firms into a single, more powerful, brand. We are proud to bring the GAI name to these great companies."
Building communities, designing safe and efficient transportation systems, and enhancing the production and transmission of our country's energy sources are GAI's main focus of business. Delivering on the company's strategy, Crispell-Snyder brings geographical expansion in Wisconsin, part of GAI's Midwest operations. Florida-based Lotspeich and Associates expands GAI's abilities in the burgeoning ecological sciences field, and 2012 acquisition of DuBois, Pa.-based Lee-Simpson Associates, Inc. expands GAI's presence to seven cities across Pennsylvania, and consolidates GAI's position in the airport services market.
"We are thrilled to be making this move to fully operate under the GAI brand," said Senior Director and former Crispell-Snyder CEO, Dan Snyder, P.E. "By formalizing our relationship we can continue to provide our employees with new opportunities and our clients with additional expertise."
Senior Director of Airport Services, Edward Nasuti, P.E., explained: "Combining LSA's professional staff and resources with GAI's brand heightens our ability to deliver cost-effective quality engineering to our clients. We have seamlessly transitioned into the GAI Family over the past few months, and our continued commitment to customer excellence remains a core value."
"Bringing Lotspe | 511 |
The Jewish General Hospital Foundation, the Jewish General Hospital Auxiliary, and Midtown Sanctuaire held their 2nd Annual CIBC MINDSTRONG event on Sunday, May 15, at the Midtown Sanctuaire. This unique fitness and fundraising event was MC'ed by Honourary Co-Presidents Tony Marinaro, TSN690 Montreal Sports Radio Host, and Malik Shaheed, TV Host, Marketer and Social Advocate. CIBC MINDSTRONG 2016 attracted over 200 men and women – aged from 14 to well into their sixties.
The tone of the day was set by the Next Generation team regrouping senior high school students and their supporters who were the event's top fundraising team with $35,906 raised. Almost all members of the JGH Department of Psychiatry, headed by Dr. Karl Looper, were there in force, along with many hospital physicians and nurses . "No other event in Quebec has raised awareness and<|fim_middle|>4%, MINDSTRONG was one of the most cost efficient fundraising events to be held in Montreal this year. "A feat we are extremely proud of," says Larry Sidel, Vice-President and COO of the JGH Foundation and chief organizer of CIBC MINDSTRONG, "and for which we thank the many generous and committed individuals and corporate citizens who made it all possible:"
Star Sponsors Pipe & Piling Supplies Ltd. and Regal Confections and all of our partners for their generosity and support.
Proceeds from CIBC MINDSTRONG will support the building of the Day Hospital of the Department of Psychiatry, the renovation of the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, the addition of a Peer and Family Support Centre as well as many crucial mental health programs which help thousands of patients every year.
For more information on CIBC MINDSTRONG and the cause it supports, or to make a donation in support of mental health services at the JGH, please visit jghmindstrong.org or contact us at 514-340-8222, ext. 3986. | resources for mental health on this scale," said Dr. Looper. "The funds raised will help create more outreach, greater access to care, reduction of the stigma associated with mental illness, as well as timely crisis intervention for the growing number of people suffering from mental illness – all of which are critically needed. Each person who falls through the cracks is one too many."
In all, CIBC MINDSTRONG raised a fabulous $730,000 net out of gross proceeds of $760,000, and donations are still coming in. The event's silent auction alone, which featured incredible items donated by generous corporations and individuals, brought in well over $40,000. With a fundraising cost ratio of less than | 155 |
For those seeking refinement in all things, Saint Peter's Bay Luxury Resort & Residences' ultra-spacious, beachfront villas, exceptional dining and unlimited recreation offers Barbados' definitive answer.
Saint Peter's Bay's impressive array of amenities and services include a winding lagoon-style pool and a variety of onsite activities and water sports, as well as the unique opportunity to watch turtles nesting and hatching from our sandy white beach. Other amenities include a private water taxi, access to our sister property Port Ferdinand, a state-of-the-art fitness center, kids activities, and more.
With pristine beaches, a rich history and a welcoming culture, the island of Barbados and Saint Peter's Bay offer an unforgettable experience for residents and guests alike.
Family holiday with 4 children aged 16,14, 13, 10 years.
Having read previous reviews I had very high expectations. All of which were met . Facilities are excellent ,staff are wonderful . Turtles ,sea, exceptional concierge service and water sports.. We will definitely return in the future.
The hotel is absolutely stunning.
There are turtles along at the next beach.
This has been a fabulous holiday and we have promised to return.
We first visited St. Peter's Bay in November 2015 for an eight day stay. We had an absolutely wonderful, relaxing stay. We were so taken with it we re-booked for a 14 night stay last November 2016 and again it was magical. We just loved it. So we have just booked again for 14 nights for this November and cannot wait. If you have looked at it but have not actually done it, then do! You will not be disappointed.
I visited Saint Peters Bay last week, the hotel is set on a lovely beach and the Apartments are amazing, i was on a business trip and shared an apartment with 2 other people we were all amazed we each had a bedroom with king sized beds each the room had a stunning lounge area and fully equipped modern Kitchen comprising of a large American Fridge the apartment also had a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer, and now to the balcony this was very large with a large dining table and chairs two sofas and the best bit a lovely hot tub, we also was overlooking the Ocean and stunning Gardens i was blown away.
One restaurant with very helpful lovely staff and a big thank you to Tracy she is a lovely friendly lady as all the staff but Tracy was very kind to show us around the<|fim_middle|> long as they can swim.
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This is a small quiet hotel suitable for couples and families as they run a very good children club and offer a baby sitting service at extra charge.
Great resort property with luxurious villas. Well appointed and relaxing atmosphere. We really enjoyed the on suite hot tub and spacious floorplan. We had a three bedroom villa. Each bedroom had its own on suite full bath. A definite "keeper"
The condos here are well appointed with large table to eat on beautiful deck. There is a private "bikini" elevator for direct decent to pool, restaurant, and beach. The pool is long and perfect if you're a lap swimmer. This place is well laid out and never crowded or noisy. Many water activities are included and there is a wonderful trampoline a short distance out into the ocean for the kids to enjoy as | 169 |
What Technology Does Verizon Use?
What is Verizon?
What services does Verizon offer?
What is Verizon's history?
What is Verizon's 5G network?
What is Verizon's 5G network rollout?
What is Verizon's 5G home service?
What is Verizon's 5G mobile service?
What is Verizon's 5G business service?
What is Verizon's 5G network coverage?
Technological advancements have allowed Verizon to be a top contender in the telecommunications industry. They offer reliable and affordable services that are available to customers across the United States. Wondering what<|fim_middle|> can be traced back to the early days of telephone service in the United States. The company began as a provider of long-distance service, but it soon entered the local markets as well. Today, Verizon is one of the largest telecommunications providers in the world, with operations in over 150 countries.
Verizon's technology is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its customers. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in the telecom industry, and it has been a leader in deploying new technologies such as fiber optics and wireless broadband.
While 5G technology is not yet widely available, Verizon is already working on ways to bring it to more people. 5G is the next generation of wireless technology, and it offers a number of benefits over previous generations. For one, it has the potential to offer much faster speeds than 4G. Additionally, it has the potential to provide more reliable connections and lower latency (the time it takes for information to travel between two points).
Verizon has already begun testing 5G in select markets, and it plans to rollout the technology to more markets in the coming months and years. In addition to bringing 5G to more people, Verizon is also working on ways to make use of the technology in new and innovative ways. For example, the company is exploring how 5G can be used to improve connected cars and connected homes.
Verizon's 5G network is a high-speed wireless network that is currently being rolled out across the United States. The network is designed to offer faster speeds and lower latency than current 4G LTE networks, with the ultimate goal of providing a better experience for users.
Verizon's 5G network is based on the company's extensive experience with 4G LTE, which it has been deploying since 2010. The 5G network uses a variety of technologies, including millimeter wave spectrum and small cell technology, to deliver its high speeds and low latency.
Verizon has been working with a number of partners on its 5G rollout, including Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung. The company has also been working with companies like Qualcomm and Intel to develop the next generation of 5G-enabled devices.
Verizon is currently in the process of rolling out its 5G network, which is the next generation of wireless technology. The 5G network promises faster speeds, lower latency, and more capacity than previous generations of wireless networks. Verizon has been working on developing and deploying the 5G network for several years, and it is currently available in select markets across the United States.
Verizon's 5G home service is a fixed wireless internet service that delivers 4G LTE and 5G speeds to customers in select markets. The service uses Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network, which is based on millimeter wave (mmWave) technology.
Verizon's 5G mobile service is a high-speed, low-latency wireless service that is currently available in select markets. Verizon has plans to roll out 5G service to more markets in the future. The technology uses a combination of millimeter waves and other spectrum bands to provide speeds that are up to 10 times faster than current 4G LTE speeds. Latency, or the time it takes for data to travel from point A to point B, is also significantly reduced with 5G.
Verizon offers a business service that provides 5G wireless connectivity. The service is available in select markets and can be used to connect devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones to the internet. The service is designed for businesses that need high-speed internet access and is not compatible with consumer devices such as the Amazon Echo or Google Home.
Verizon's 5G network is available in several US cities, including Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Verizon has also announced plans to roll out its 5G network to more than 30 US cities by the end of 2019. | technology they use?
Verizon is a telecommunication company that provides services such as wireless, FiOS and DSL. The company also has a business unit which provides data, voice and video services to enterprise customers. Verizon's network uses CDMA2000 1X and EV-DO technology for 3G service, and LTE technology for 4G service.
Verizon is a telecommunications company that offers a variety of services, including wireless, landline, and TV. Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, with 107 million customers as of Q3 2016. The company offers a number of plans and services, including voice, text, and data plans. Verizon also offers a wide array of phones, tablets, and other devices.
Verizon's history | 164 |
The last time the Yankees and Astros played at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees hammered Dallas Keuchel, en route to a 3-2 ALCS lead. They entered today's Memorial Day hoping for more success, but unfortunately Justin Verlander and the Astros had other ideas. Verlander once again<|fim_middle|> drilled a three-run homer to left, putting the Astros on the board. The Yankees had an opportunity to score in the bottom of the inning, after a single by Gleyber and a hit-by-pitch to Hicks. However, Gleyber was picked off to end the threat. The play SHOULD have been called a balk by Verlander, but wasn't.
The Astros scored again in the fourth inning, as Evan Gattis picked up an RBI single after an error by Gleyber and a single by Gonzalez. German avoided further damage, as Gardner threw out Gonzalez at third, Davis struck out, and McCann grounded out, but the Astros had a 4-0 lead.
Overall, German had a much better outing than his line indicated. His one mistake to Davis was a big one, but as the game progressed he attacked hitters more, and the Astros struggled as a whole.
On the other hand, the Yankees were lifeless against Verlander. Their lone run came in the seventh, as Greg Bird launched his first homer of the year. That would be the only extra base hit the Yanks had in the game.
Altuve homered in the eighth off of A.J. Cole to give the Astros a 5-1 lead. Ken Giles came on in the ninth and shut the door. On a positive note, Didi Gregorius had two hits, which hopefully could be a sign that his horrific slump may be ending soon. Bird also added a single in the ninth, and has looked very solid since returning. | dominated the Yankees, and the Astros took the first game of the series, 5-1.
Domingo German looked good in the first inning, racking up a strikeout of Carlos Correa, but he ran into trouble in the second inning. After a single by Yuli Gurriel, a fielder's choice by Marwin Gonzalez, and a walk by Evan Gattis, J.D. Davis | 84 |
If you can hear scratching in the attic or buzzing in the chimney then you probably have unwanted guests – and getting rid of them is likely to bite a hole in your pocket.
If pests cause damage, such as squirrels eating through electric wires in your roof space or a mouse nibbling through a plastic pipe, your household insurance is unlikely to cover the repair bills.
Some insurers will cover the cost of damage if you pay extra. Endsleigh, for example, covers vermin damage as part of a £40-a-year Home Emergency add-on to its home policy, which also meets the cost of eradicating pests.
Others<|fim_middle|>57 and wasps £61.28, although these prices are halved for those on benefits and the services are free for council tenants.
Piper says wasps and fleas are currently keeping him busiest. He says: 'Because of the late spring, wasp nests are small but by next month there could be 10,000 wasps in a nest.' Rentokil, whose typical wasp treatment costs about £100 depending on the nest's location, says its specialists will do a free survey first and offer advice on how to keep the creatures at bay.
A couple of mice running around a property may repel squeamish buyers but their presence may not actually affect a mortgage application. The same cannot be said for a property where Japanese knotweed is flourishing in the garden.
Many lenders will run a mile at the mere mention of this invasive plant.
Nationwide is following new guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which says that if the plant is within seven metres of a property the borrower will need to produce a report on how they plan to eradicate it, including an insurance backed warranty against it reappearing. If the plant is beyond seven metres they have to confirm in writing that they are aware of the problem.
Knotweed is particularly rampant around Swansea and West Glamorgan, dubbed the knotweed capital of the UK. | will pay for getting rid of certain beasts, even if meeting any repair bills is down to you.
Esure, for example, has an optional add-on to its home policy for £22.99 a year that will cover removing infestations of rats, mice, grey squirrels, wasps, bees and hornets up to £150 per claim and £200 for bed bug treatments.
Landlords – and their tenants – often struggle with unwanted pests but it is not always clear who is responsible.
Some insurers will remove certain infestations as a standard part of a specialist landlord policy. AXA, for example, will cover wasp, bee or hornets' nests up to £250 per claim.
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§ Cohesion, Ownership, Emotional Commitment:In addition to its substantive strategic goals, Future Search is designed to build trust and emotional commitment to a set of shared goals and the actions required to achieve them. It is driven by a basic belief that "this makes sense" isn't enough, that all of the stakeholders will walk away with a sustainable emotional commitment to the goals that are set.
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o If we look at everything that we - as a community - are doing, what are we most proud of and want to sustain and enhance? What are we "sorry about," and want to change?
o What are the most important relationships that will drive this initiative to success? And what do we want these relationships to be 2-3 years from now?
§ Vision:By this time, participants are beginning to wonder: when are we going to talk about problems? Answer: not yet. This is the "Future Search" portion of the conference. Again, working in groups, participants define an optimal vision for SWIM and its impact. This vision is not "soft and fuzzy" but clear and operational, and assumes that all resource, political, organizational and any other issues/problems have been surmounted. Groups write sections/chapters for the SWIM Annual Report for the Year 2021. In it, they describe in clear operational terms what has been accomplished in the three years beginning in January, 2019.
§ Issues and an Action Agenda:The funnel narrows. This is the conference's final activity. After the optimal visions are reported, participants answer a simple question: What are the problems/impediments to achieving this vision? Three steps:
o Participants make a "laundry list" of problems/issues. Anything that anyone says is a problem is captured?
o Participants then rank all of the items in order of importance and immediacy, producing the Action Agenda
o As final steps, the action agenda is refined, and a commitment is made by a core group to convert it into action plans with time-targeted, measurable and achievable goals and objectives.
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"I met him, I played against him and we had some exchanges. We shared many ideas and I personally have been influenced by Johan Cruyff and this Dutch generation of football."
Those were Arsène Wenger's words after Cruyff - the legendary Dutch playmaker and coach - passed away in late March. Anyone who witnessed Cruyff play, or indeed watched the teams he later managed, will certainly recognize the hallmarks of the Dutch master's style and panache in Arsenal's brand of football over the past 20 years.
But Arsène admits his approach to management and playing style has been influenced by many different factors through the years, and indeed he constantly seeks, and finds, fresh inspiration. As one of the most experienced managers in world football though, Arsène is now more of an influencer himself; sharing his ideas and philosophies not only with fellow football bosses, but with coaches from a variety of sports.
So what exactly does it mean to be influenced as a coach? How do you learn from the best, yet retain your own beliefs and principles? Arsène sat down with the Arsenal Magazine to discuss the roles of protégés and mentors.
You've said that the late Johan Cruyff was one of your early influences, what specifically did you learn from him?
His positive attitude towards the game and his desire to be brave enough to play. We are of course in a job where the result dictates the beliefs and judgments of other people. So you need to be strong and take a distance from that, to stick to your beliefs. I believe a good manager is not somebody who only has great ideas. That's the difference between managers and intellectuals.
A good manager is someone who has his own ideas of how football should be played, but after that he also needs the guts and courage to take the decisions, to play the kind of football he wants to play. That's where the hurdles start. That's the difference with an intellectual - a guy who has great ideas, which everybody agrees with, but after that, we have to carry out the practical side of it too, and to have the courage to go on the pitch and say 'this is what I believe, and this is what I will do'.
I have a big respect in general for the Dutch school, and Johan Cruyff especially, because let's not forget he is the product of a school in Holland which was around before him. People like Rinus Michels, who influenced his players too, because this is not an isolated way of thinking. Johan Cruyff had it too - that personality, the character to say 'yes, I believe in this game, and I'm strong and brave enough to apply it on the pitch.' That's what I admired.
Who else did you look up to?
How did you decide which ideas you would adopt and from whom? You meet all kind of people that you share ideas with. I was lucky in my life, I travelled my whole life and met many football people. With some of them I had very strong exchanges. They are not especially known in England at all, and if I gave you their names you would not know them.
You want to meet new people so you can share new ideas that reinforce your beliefs. But I always felt – and this is the idea I got from English football – that football is a feast. I always think that the respect for the fans comes when you have the desire as a coach to give them something on a Saturday afternoon that makes them happy. I believe that fans should always be able to wake up on a Saturday morning and their first thought should be 'yes, my team is playing today, it could be great'.
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Unfortunately we do not always manage to give them that, but at the least we should have the desire to do that. I also believe that the positive idea of a football club is to have a desire for style. If big clubs don't have that, then I think something is missing. Throughout the history of the game, the big club sides and the big national teams always had that desire.
Whether it is Brazil, or the big teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid. And I think Arsenal has a positive reputation on that front. The big English teams – Liverpool, Man United and so on – always had that as well. It is basically an obligation for you as a coach.
How do you ensure you don't copy someone else's ideas too much? How important is it to remain your own man?
Yes, it's very important. But I also believe you can only have courage in your beliefs and be strong with them if it is something you feel deeply inside you. A manager is somebody who looks inside themselves and thinks 'what do I love to do? What do I want to do?' If what he does is not copied artificially from somebody else, but is what he deeply feels is his right philosophy, then he will have the strength to fight for it and put his head up there, playing the way he wants to.So you can be inspired by others, but after taking all the outside influences, you have to make your own analysis of what you really want.
Are you still being inspired now? Who are your current influences?
Yes, of course. I personally think I am<|fim_middle|>, the most important thing is to have a positive attitude towards human beings. You have to be an optimist about human nature. Because if you don't have that, you can quickly become paranoid, no matter how good you are at football or how good your tactical knowledge is. It's very important that you are positive about human nature because you have ups and downs and what supports your positive philosophy is always thinking 'these guys will do well'.
Have you ever been surprised by a phone call asking for advice?
Yeah, sometimes you have people that you never expect to call. You don't always have the best relationships with some players because maybe you didn't pick them, but they have to believe you are honest and that you make honest decisions. Sometimes you're surprised, yes.
What's the one piece of advice you always pass on to new coaches?
I always advise them to check the environment they will go into, to check that they have clear contracts where their responsibilities are very clearly defined. This is a job where you need to be very strong. If your contracts are not well done and the definition of your responsibilities are not clear, you can come under bad influences inside the club. Football is different if you are united at a club.
If you are disjointed in the club, you have no chance. So you need to make sure that your environment is right and that you take care of that environment and the people that work with you on a daily basis. Be strong in your beliefs and of course be strong when the disappointments come. Part of this job is to survive disappointments. You cannot make a career without any big disappointments. That's where you're tested, when you have to see how well you recover, how quickly you get the team back on track after massive disappointments.
Finally, at the end of your career, will you write all your ideas into a coaching book?
I haven't decided that yet – I have had many, many offers for books. But yes, one day I would like to sum up what I have learnt about managing human beings. To give some guidance to people with regard to how they can get the best out of others, and how important it is to lead to a club - to find a common way to be efficient and to move a club forward. I would love to do it one day, but at the moment I'm thinking more about the short term. | not too stupid, but there are other very intelligent people out there who think a lot about the game, and I always try to learn more everyday. What's quite frustrating for me is that I feel in the last two years, we have moved the game forward in a modern way of managing the team and the club. Maybe we have not been immediately rewarded in the championship, but we feel we are moving the club the right way. We always want to learn and to move forward, together. That's one of the principles of the club. We want to be together but we want to move forward.
If you could go back 30 years, what advice would you give to a young Arsène Wenger? Would he listen?
Look, I believe when I was young if I had one quality, it was that I could listen to people. I always tried to listen when people who were much older talked to me. All the people liked to be with me at the time, maybe because I had a certain respect. I always tried to think to myself 'is this guy intelligent? He looks very intelligent. He's 30 years older than I am, that means he has gone through things I will go through, so what can I learn from him?' I had that kind of attitude 30 years ago. Usually when you are very young you are tempted to see older people as hasbeens, but then afterwards you realise what he told you is true.
"It's usually former players who call me - the players I had when I was 33 are nearly at the end of their career already! I always try to help them, I'm always positive. I think in our job, at the start, the most important thing is to have a positive attitude towards human beings. You have to be an optimist about human nature. Because if you don't have that, you can quickly become paranoid, no matter how good you are at football or how good your tactical knowledge is"
So I tried to learn all the time. If I look back at the young coach I was, I would say to myself 'are you sure that you want to go through all this again? Are you ready to suffer so much again, because it is the sacrifice of your life.' I started when I was 33 years old, now I'm 66 so that's 33 years of uninterrupted competitive football. That's the only thing I would ask to this little boy, full of ambition and desire.
Do you really want that again?
The answer would be obvious - yes of course! Maybe I was programmed to be like that – I couldn't live without it.
Do you prefer the role of protégé or mentor?
I think I'm of a more generous and less egotistical attitude now than I was when I was at age. Back then I wanted myself to be THE coach, THE guy who is successful. Today of course I still want to be successful, but more for others, more to give the people who love Arsenal what they like, the success. I want to help the players to achieve the best of what they can in their career. At the end of the day we are not responsible for the talent we each have, but we are responsible for what we do with our talent.
The respect I have for people is when you look back and say 'this guy had nothing much more left within him that what he achieved.' I would like that I am the guy today who helps the players to achieve all that they can achieve - to fulfill their potential. That's where the real respect comes from - when you feel people have fulfilled their potential. When you think people have used 60 or 70 per cent of their talent, even when they are very talented, there is something missing there that makes you think 'no my friend, you are wrong.'
Is it easier now for young coaches to learn from colleagues because football's more accessible than it was 30 years ago?
Well I had to fight to get information. Today, you go on the internet and you know every training session in the world. I had to fight, I had to travel overnight sometimes. The battle I had was gaining access to information, which isn't the case anymore. Maybe everything is quicker in the modern society but on the other there isn't as much patience as there used to be.
The impatience has grown, as have the demands and the competition level. Today, if you're a young coach, you're confronted with all the coaches in the world. I was confronted with just the coaches in my region, so I could develop and get an early chance. That's not exactly the case anymore. If you come up in England today, next year we will have Conte and Guardiola on top of the managers there already. The access is much more limited today because it's a worldwide competition.
Did you ever meet any coaches or managers who refused to help you when you were growing up?
Not so much. In fact it's more the case today I think. At the time I was starting out, people were more happy to share. Life was a bit quieter, slower. Today in our job it's much more difficult. Everybody protects what he knows. But I personally like to share. I'm a partner in the Leaders Sport Performance Summit, which transcends different sports, where we share our experiences.
There are a few people who talk about the evolution of different sports like baseball, cycling and basketball. We meet once or twice a year and share our experiences. Sometimes it's easier to share your experiences with people who are not from your own sport. But in the end, I can speak to a baseball coach in the States and he has the same problems I do. It's about getting the best out of people, being competitive and winning games.
So you find it useful to look at other sports to exchange ideas?
I find it very useful. Sometimes you find that some other sports have developed more in certain areas where your sport is a little bit behind. Other times you find that your sport is ahead of others.
Is it true that you once helped out the France athletics relay team?
Yes, during the Olympics, they asked me to come and speak to their 4x100-metre relay teams - both the men and the women. They are not naturally used to team sport, it's more individual. I spoke to them about how to work together, how to share a target. If you look at nature, the animals that hunt for survival understand instinctively that together they have more chance to hunt and be successful.
So it's part of nature and survival to understand that together we are stronger than individuals. There are very few animals that hunt isolated for survival. Most of them hunt in groups. It's very important to get an instinctive understanding of how you can be efficient together.
You must be inundated with phone calls from young coaches asking for your advice, how do you deal with them all?
It's usually former players who call me - the players I had when I was 33 are nearly at the end of their career already! I always try to help them, I'm always positive. I think in our job, at the start | 1,472 |
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What warranty is offered on the frame? | fiber, but lately the use of an old material in a new way seems to be gaining a lot of attention. Specifically, the use of titanium loaded into a 3D printer to create complex shapes and create a bicycle faster, and with more control. While not quite as advanced as the recent Empire Cycles MX-6 full suspension bike with the first fully 3D printed titanium frame, Flying machine is taking a different approach with the 3DP-F1 and using the technology to create custom fit titanium road bikes.
Enlisting the help of CSIRO (the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organization) and their Melbourne Australia based Titanium Technology division, Flying Machine is able to print out custom 6AIV4 Titanium lugs quickly and without a lot of waste. The process seems similar to Charge's printed titanium dropouts, and is likely just the beginning to the 3D printed revolution.
The lugs are then joined to 3AL-2.5V titanium tubing using aerospace grade super toughened epoxy, sort of a modern, 3D printing brazing technique. The use of a lugged frame design allows Flying Machine to build the bikes to order, offering custom geometry frames in as little as 10 days, and complete bikes in 3 weeks. The printing of the lugs is carried out in Melbourne, while the frame building is finished in their Perth studio.
The prototype F1 above was created for Flying Machine's owner Matt and to his exact measurements. Production bikes will be available in a number of options and colors like the rest of the beautiful rides in the Flying Machine Line up. Pricing and availability remains to be set, but anyone interested can email Flying Machine at communication@flyingmachine.com.au for more information.
I like that it's not outrageous just for the sake of being outrageous.
That is a f**king gorgeous bike!
Intriguing technology too, and it's made in Aussie – that's super rad!
Very retro. What a blast from the past. Lugged and bonded Ti. They even included those retro stress riser lug shapes.
Weren't they doing this in the 80's? Except with cast lugs.
Yes, Trek used similar techniques back in the early 90s to bond certain alloys of aluminum that weren't weldable, like 7005 series aluminum. Easton made the tubing and Trek bonded the tubes together.
I had the same thought VE. Why go back to gluing metal bikes together, unless of course the price improves.
The key words aren't lugs or titanium. Not even custom. Key words are 3d printer.
Putting frames together this way is super easy. Anyone can do it. You literally just put some epoxy glue to the lugs and push the lug onto the tube. That's it. Seriously.
I'm guessing the use of 3D lugs makes for a heavier and stiffer frame than a conventional welded one. And why isn't the bottom bracket enclosed?
@mudrock – the BB is open at the bottom because it's using an eccentric BB for chain tension. Some eccentric designs allow rotation and clamping of the BB by having expanding jaws on the bottom of the BB that have bolts in them. It's not my favorite design for an eccentric BB, but it looks to be what they've used here.
BB is not enclosed because they glue in the BB shell. 3d printing inside threads is probably too difficult or too prone to stress risers.
Nice incorporation of 3d printed parts.
Could they do a virtual butting process by using straight gauge titanium tubing that is the thinnest section, then printing the lugs with an internal taper? I suppose it could save on the cost of buying butted tubing.
Also, why not print the whole headtube section? you could make some really interesting tapered headtubes like that.
Anyone seeking titanium suppliers should visit the Titanium Resource Center at http://www.titanium.org for more information. There is also an annual exhibition in Europe and in US each year – lots of networking and an excellent forum.
Glued lugs (bonded)… how many years does the epoxy last, any longetivity issues if anyone knows?
I wonder if they manage to gain any cost or quality advantage with this technology, or if it limits itself to small and highly | 882 |
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Comox Valley Funeral Home, Our Large Celebration Of Life Chapel
"It doesn't seem like a funeral home" is the comment we often hear when people visit our Celebration of Life Centre on Ryan<|fim_middle|> available, with attendants to assist you. Easily accessible, we can accommodate all vehicles for most services. Parking is also available in our covered concourse for family on the day of the service, with a separate entrance and gathering room. | Road in Courtenay.
Our philosophy has always been that when families gather to say goodbye, they appreciate a relaxed, home-like environment where they can comfortably take the time to do so in a way that's meaningful to them.
Our beautifully appointed Ryan Road location provides for "Celebration of Life" DVD presentations, Lifetime Tribute Displays, a state of the art sound system for the music of your choice, and for those requiring a less formal ceremony, specially trained "Civil Celebrants" who spend the time to create something with special memories to last a lifetime!
Comox Valley Funeral Home, Our Large Rotunda Gathering Area And Fireplace
Our Chapel is a beautifully appointed facility with both generous seating and flexibility. Natural lighting from four individual skylights provides a bright, yet soft ambiance. Added features include division from a full sized chapel to a smaller, more intimate chapel. A private seating area is also available, adjacent to both chapels.
Our Garden Room with Outdoor Patio was designed specifically for fellowship and refreshments following the service. Because of its convenience for both indoor and outdoor use, most families choose to have their after service reception right here. The Garden Room is fully catered and can accommodate large or small gatherings.
A large, open area centrally located as you enter the Funeral Home, with vaulted ceilings, skylights and a warm fireplace, has been specifically designed to accommodate families in greeting friends and gathering prior to and after the service.
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1) BUILD GREAT SLEEP HABITS! To insure you enjoy 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep, check out advice from a trusted online source. For example, be sure your bedroom is dark, no red or blue lights from devices like TVs, phones, etc., that give off EMFs. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow (we love our 'My Pillows'!) Keep the temperature cool (66 to 68 degrees is best). Some helpful sleep inducers are the quiet hum of an air purifier, lavender essential oil dabbed on the pillow, and magnesium taken before bed. Soothing low music auto set to turn off after a little time. The new "Whole Tones " series is truly therapeutic! Give whatever concerns you may have to your Creator, who will handle them for you much better than you can by yourself!
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This takes awareness, time and effort, but studies have shown that people who do this enjoy the happiest and longest lives. It takes making time to answer those texts and emails, send notes, make a phone call, invite someone to tea or lunch, etc., but staying in touch and showing others they are important to you can bring great rewards.
5) PURSUE HOBBIES and LEISURE ACTIVITIES! Another life extender! The list is huge and we can all find activities that tickle our fancy. Go outdoors and take a course on wild edibles, join a square-dancing group, sign up for an art or craft class, play a sport, read, and/ or DANCE! Just a few of the many pursuits available. | metaphor for waking early and being ready to greet the day with a positive mindset helps make you the best you can be!
3) BE A CONSCIOUS EATER! Your diet plays an immense role in creating your health and well-being. After 14 years of living the Hallelujah Diet we are strongly on the bandwagon with plant-based food, lots of it raw and organic. We are definitely "foodies", and the simple, as well as gourmet, vegan food we enjoy daily has afforded us a high degree of health and energy! We don't get sick, and we don't take medication of any kind. We do add high-quality supplements to our daily diet to help us maintain the health and energy we need to host our busy retreat programs. If you don't already know how to maintain a healthy body consuming only delicious plant-based foods and supplements when necessary, make it a priority to learn how! It will bring you unimaginable joy!
4) GIVE TIME and ATTENTION TO MAINTAINING CLOSE RELATIONSH | 211 |
Letters from Thomas H. Raddall to Margaret Martin regarding a speaking engagement for the Canadian Library Association in Halifax
Three letters from Thomas Raddall to Miss Margaret Martin at the Halifax Memorial Library regarding the details of his speaking engagement with the Young People's Section of the Canadian Library Association.
Martin, Margaret
Letter from Rev. D.B. Blair to Mr Farquharson
Blair's letter discusses the spread of the Evangelical ministry amongst the Gaelic people of Cape Breton.
Blair, Duncan Black, The Reverend, 182?-1893
Plumber's estimate for installation of fixtures and plumbing at St. Patrick's Girls School and architect's notes regarding alterations
File consists of a plumber's estimate for installation of fixtures and plumbing at St. Patrick's Girls School and Dumaresq's notes regarding alterations, probably for the same project.
Dumaresq, James Charles Philip, 1844-1906
Minutes of the Maple Leaf Division of the British War Relief Society of the United States of America
MS-2-233, SF Box 33, Folder 27 ; SF Box 34, Folder 1
Two minute books (Volumes 2 and 3) of the Executive Committee, which include financial transactions, memoranda, disbursements and the deed of lease of the Canadian (Maple Leaf) Fund Incorporated. The original name of the organization was the Briti...
British War Relief Society (U.S.).
Nova Scotia ballads collected by Maxwell Murdock MacOdrum
Item is a bound manuscript collection of Nova Scotia ballads compiled by Maxwell Murdock MacOdrum.
MacOdrum, Murdock Maxwell, 1901-1955
Handwritten poem by E.J. Pratt
Handwritten copy of the poem "The Decision," by E.J. Pratt, accompanied by a condolence letter from Viola Pratt to Mrs. Harris Esterbro<|fim_middle|> Scotia.
Halliburton, John
Photograph of a painting of the barque "Fairmount"
Item is a photograph featuring a painting of the barque, "Fairmount," which was built in Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1879, by Shubal Dimcock.
Dimock Family
The Poetical Works of Charles Winfield Matheson
Fonds consists of one bound copy of book, "The Poetical Works of Charles Winfield Matheson".
Matheson, Charles Winfield, 1878-1968
Typescript of Robert C. Dexter's "Juvenile Immigration into Canada"
Typescript copy of Robert C. Dexter's "Juvenile Immigration into Canada."
Dexter, Robert C. , 1887-1955
Letter from Francis V. Hugo to Mrs Saunders
Letter from Francis V. Hugo to Mrs Saunders, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hugo's younger sister, Adèle, boarded with the Saunders under an assumed name after she followed Lt. Albert Andrew Pinson from London to Halifax, where he was stationed bet...
Saunders, Mrs. Richard, fl. 1863-1866
D.C. Mackay fonds
Fonds consists of correspondence; printed material, including exhibition pamphlets; research and correspondence pertaining to silver, heraldry; manuscripts; family papers; Mackay's own artwork; artist files; and reference materials.
Mackay, D.C.
Letter from A.C. Macdonald to Liberal candidate Robert Murray regarding 1847 election meetings
Item is a letter from A.C. MacDonald to Robert Murray. MacDonald was Secretary to the Liberal Party Committee in Pictou County and Township. The letter refers to the benefits of candidates attending constituency meetings prior to the 1847 election.
MacDonald, A.C.
Emily Bevan Harrington's university lecture and essay notes
MS-2-284, SF Box 35, Folder 11; SF Box 31, Folder 16
Essay and/or lecture notes primarily on topics of literature and the Bible, and a two-part essay on Beowulf.
Harrington, Emily Bevan
Newfoundland Geological Survey notebook and diary of R.B. Harrison
File consists of one notebook and one diary written during R.B. Harrison's 1938 employment with the Newfoundland Geological Survey.
Harrison, Robert Beverly, fl. 1938
Personal papers of George Frederick Pearson
File comprises letters from Marshall Saunders, enclosing a sermon, "The Value of Higher Education from a Woman's Point of View," and his own "Report of a committee headed by G. Fred Pearson regarding dissatisfaction with Carlet...
Pearson, George Frederick, 1877-1938
Avis (Marshall) McCurdy fonds
MS-2-299, SF Box 36, Folders 12-16 ; SF Box 36, Folders 1-11, 17-24
Fonds comprises exam questions, debating notes, dance cards, invitations, sorority notes, pins and other memorabilia from McCurdy's student years at Dalhousie University. There are also records (correspondence, financial statements, clippings...
McCurdy, Avis Hunter (Marshall)
Correspondence of Daniel C. Harvey
File consists of correspondence to Harvey from Dr. A. MacMechan and his wife, a recommendation letter from MacMechan to Edwin Laftus, and a letter from George W. Robinson to Dr. MacMechan.
Harvey, Daniel Cobb, Dr.
John Frederick Miller fonds
Fonds comprises correspondence and questionnaires for merchant seamen completed by Leo Corkum and Harry Delah [?]. The questionnaires were completed in response to an appeal for research data in conjunction with Miller's project with the Nati...
Miller, John Frederick, 1924-
Armand Therrien Photograph Collection
Collection consists of over 500 photographs of ships. Collection also contains French-language clippings: Liste des newspages dans le Monde d'Apres Le Journal Courrier De Londres et Gazette de la Grand Bretagne 1804-1807; Registre des Navires...
Therrien, Armand
Edgar Jenkins Vickery fonds
Fonds comprises primarily Vickery's business correspondence with authors and publishers. There are also several letters to Katherine Vickery Kay regarding the Yarmouth Historical Society.
Vickery, E.J., 1862-1940
Pictou Academy debating society meeting minutes
Minute book dating from the founding of the debating club on 18 September 1908 through 12 November 1909.
Pictou Academy Debating Society.
Lectures on international law delivered at Dalhousie Law School by Mr. Justice John Read
"Some Aspects of International Law: Lectures delivered at Dalhousie Law School, October 1949 by Mr. Justice John E. Read."
Read, John Erskine, OC, Justice, 1888-1973
Gass Family Postcard Collection
Collection contains postcards written and collected by the Gass family of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The postcards are primarily of Nova Scotia and some, but not all, have handwritten notes. There are also postcards of Montreal, New York, Washingt...
Gass Family | oks upon the death of her son. The poem is dated 1923, but Viola Pratt's 1949 letter indicates th...
Esterbrooks, Mrs. Harris , fl. 1949
Plane and elevation map of Fort Anne at Annapolis Royal
MS-2-24.2014-001 , OS Box 5, folder 40
Item is an undated plane and elevation map of Fort Anne at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. The map is drawn on linen in black ink on the verso, with various elevation and features watercoloured in blue, yellow, and rose washes on the recto. The map ...
E., Cates
Charles Major Creed fonds
The fonds includes marine protests for various vessels, both sailing and steam ships, ranging in date from 1899 to 1909. Some protests are incomplete and from unknown vessels. Also included are various papers--mostly from the Maritime Board of Tra...
Creed, Charles, Major
Investment ledger of A.P. Shand
Item contains a ledger listing A.P. Shand's investments in sailing vessels and local companies, dividends received (1873-1893), and a list of assets (1883-1893).
Shand, A.P.
Dartmouth Grace United Church fonds
MS-2-253, SF Box 34, Folder 8-11
Fonds consists of a Women's Missionary Society treasurer's book (1928-1933), an historical sketch of the church during the years 1853-1953, Calendar Club account books (1926-1928 and 1929-1933); and a Ladies' Aid minute book (1929-1934).
Dartmouth Grace United Church.
Charles Morse fonds
Fonds comprises correspondence from William Marshall dated 1896-1898 and 1914-1915. There is also Marshall's illustrated original manuscript of his poem, "Ode to Keats," which he sent to Morse in 1896.
Morse, Charles
Robert MacGregor Dawson fonds
MS-2-256, Box 1-33
Fonds comprises primarily Dawson's research materials, including newspaper clippings, assorted print materials, notes and correspondence, manuscript drafts, proofs and offprints. There is a smaller volume of personal and family papers, person...
Dawson, Robert MacGregor
Howard Logan Bronson Collection
MS-2-257, PB 3, folder 27
Contains material related to Howard Logan Bronson, who was Chair of the Physics Department at Dalhousie University.
Bronson, Howard Logan
Storied pages : [radio broadcast typescript]
Item is a radio broadcast typescript written by Ken Homer. The subject of the script is James DeMille, former Dalhousie professor and popular novelist.
Homer, Kenneth Churchill, 1915-2003
Memoir of Janet Mabel (White) Wilkinson
John Wilkinson's memoir of his wife, Mabel, focuses primarily on her years as a teacher, and is "partly written, but mainly compiled." He completed it in 1975, a year after her death.
Wilkinson, John M.
William MacQuarrie
Wilfred Creighton fonds
1854, [19-]-1995
Fonds consists of materials created and accumulated by Wilfrid Creighton, including correspondence, articles, manuscripts, financial and legal documents, minutes, photographs and a variety of personal papers and memorabilia. Materials relate to Cr...
Creighton, Wilfred, 1904-2008
Certificates of Discharge from the barques Sylvia and R. Morrow
Certificates of discharge (1880-1888) indicate Herbert MacDougall's rise in status from serving as an O.S. (Ordinary Seaman) at age 18, to Mate at age 26.
MacDougall, Herbert
Letter from F.B. Monk to Ralph Hogan regarding a request for assistance in acquiring a master mariner's certificate
Letter from F.B. Ward regarding a request from Ralph Hogan for assistance in acquiring his masters certificate.
Hogan, Ralph
Indenture for land sold to John Halliburton by William and Elizabeth Peck
Item is a deed from William and Elizabeth Peck for land on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, Nova | 978 |
There are no schools, collages or universities of technology within the Imperial structure, these antiquated social systems have long since died out. There is no way to learn about technology in what we would consider a conventional sense; the only way to gain knowledge of technology in the Imperium is via the gift from the Cult Mechanicus: the gift of knowledge.
Left is a Röntgen image of low level Implant Matrix Note the dispersed nature of the implant and the faint spine tendrils of the bio-photonic web, the external plugs and hard storage (bio-plastic chip in frontal lobe). Much of the implant is very similar in density to brain matter (bio-electric 'cortex'), and only the external hook up systems (including bio-photonic hard lines) show up with any clarity.
The actual technology is an offshoot of 'bionic bridge' technology, and allows easy interfacing with bio-photonic systems. The bionic bridge in the case of the implant is extended and goes beyond bionics interfacing. Unlike bio-photonics, bionic bridge technology uses a form of artificial bio-electrics with similar output to the human brain. This allows seamlessly integration with the human mind, the implant literally makes the brain 'bigger' though more accurately the artificial bio-electric net could be said to have a far denser mesh. Bio-electric meshes or 'grafts' are far slower that bio-photonics system.
The sophistication and the amount of understanding imparted by a given implant is dependant on a member's degree level.
Interface, external storage and connections. Limited knowledge. At this level implants give an instinctive feel for the area of technology they cover rather an explicit understanding. The initiate 'just knows' how to calibrate a plasma engine but doesn't understand what a plasma engine is really doing. Due to the lack of cognitive memeplexes with the electrograft matrix to impart proper understanding, the initiate/ lower ranking priest, retains their overt religious view of technology instilled by the cult. This is important because the rituals learnt while an initiate, help to calm and focus the mind, allowing the intuitive access of the implant and act in 'autopilot' meditative state.
These implant incorporate general order cognitive memeplexes and impart basic understanding in the form of a general overview of the technology's form and function. The rituals remain in order to access knowledge intuitively, but the priest has a conscious overview of the technology they are entrusted with. It is said that a priest of this level is 'enlightened' by the grace of the Omnissiah.
The have full cognitive giga-memeplexes and impart full knowledge and a deep understanding of the technology that the implant covers. These implant are incredibly complex and actually replace parts of the brain. The mind born of this fusion is both machine and human.
Currently the Ad-Mec have access to low level implants, which deal with building items and maintenance. Engineering and design implants have not been seen for thousands of years (since before the Artilects took over all design). Therefore there are no Ad-Mec of any level that truly understands high level technologies, and they certainly cannot design new advanced tech or modify technology they have.
To access the knowledge and skill sets within an implant, one has to meditate. This meditation allows the Cultist to enter an altered state of consciousness where they become one with the implant. Any work on a machine is carried out in a 'trance' or 'semi-trance' state.
Incense: This is quite a common sight within the Imperium, and is used to as an aid to meditation. Some incense is drugged, which allows the Cultist to enter a higher state of mediation, a deeper trance, and is used in conjunction with the higher level implants. In this trance state the Cultist becomes one with the machine, the virtual reality overlay (augmented reality) generated by the implant merges with the real world, and they exist with the machine. This is a very spiritual experience for the Cultist.
WiFi node P2P hub (no hub, the leafs fail).
Hubs then connect to repeater stations in temples to link hub-groups together.
Image that in your mind you had a wi-fi adapter and hardware that allowed you to access a MESH network. A MESH network made up of other people with the same implant. Now imagine that the graphical user interface for accessing this MESH network, the network 'browser' as it were; was built into your imagination. That you could visualise the interface as a virtual 3D cloud network. A network so dense that it must be like looking at a fractal design that has an infinite amount of detail as you zoom in. You can see other people as clouds of data, their links to each other, each with symbols denoting their 'Avatar'.
To find information in this web, your desire is interpreted as search command. The network springs to life with symbols denoting relevance to you query. As you zoom in using the helper symbols, reacting to your subconscious desire, your tear through the data-network and zoom in on a data-cloud right down to the data you need instantly (longer for rare or secure information). Then the information is loaded into your mind (implant buffer) and you now know the information as if you have a photographic memory.
<|fim_middle|> world is far more important o them than actual reality. As an analogy just think of your online presence, your forum avatar. Now imagine you was completely paraplegic. In this case, the physical world would mean less to you, your primary interaction would be virtual. This is how the Adeptus Mechanicus can mutilated themselves and become machine, because it is driven by human desire to interact, to be in the machine world permanently, to become a 'node' (node is a Tech-Priest that is permanently submerged in the network and often has hard lines to the core non wi-fi network).
The Magos implants at as bio-server hubs and link together to form the net.
The Adeptus Mechanicus advocate transparent interface technology when working with higher technology designs. There are no monitors, keyboards or mice, no HUD (Heads Up Displays), no holographic interfaces, all these are obsolete. Even what we consider bleeding edge tech is considered prehistoric, clumsy and uncouth to the Adeptus Mechanicus, much as we look at stone axes, and flint arrow heads with a rye smile.
Nothing Modern: Sci-Fi often mentions implants, but usually these implants are no more than a conventional computer housed within the skull (or attached to the exterior), which presents a conventional graphical user interface HUD (Heads Up Display) via projected image directly into the eye, optic nerve tap or direct connection into the visual cortex of the brain. This technology is considered barbaric in comparison to the Adeptus Mechanicus own implants, an antiquated predecessor.
The Adeptus Mechanicus implant become one with the implantee, and the pair become 'one mind'. This theory of one mind between man and machine is a common reoccurring theme within the Adeptus Mechanicus and the cult at large, and is symbolised in their icons. The Implantee literally feels that the implant's abilities are their own natural abilities; instead of navigating menus to find information and then proceeding to read it, they recall information instantly as a memory. Even if retrieving information off a central server the feel of it being a memory is the same, to use an analogy, retrieving information of a server is like having information 'on the tip of your tongue'. Once download: it springs to mind. The implant constantly caches local information headers much like search engine. In this respect the Implantee is always aware of information available when the need arises. | The implant links to you mind and imprint brain network patterns; it feels like you have always known the information, that it is natural, comfortable and you can see how it relates to other knowledge you have. It make an impression in your mind, and even even when the buffer is deleted in time, the ghost remains, the thought is 'on the tip of your tongue' and in that moment when you ponder the implant will retrieve the information. Merely thinking about it will download it, or merely the 'headers and summery', or download the parts you really need.
The Implant becomes part of your mind, it is a seamless extension of your imagination, but an imagination that is connected to others and that can gain information from external sources. It is an imagination you can explore. Daydreams are interactive, others can turn up. In day to day living you are in a hybrid world, this virtual world is overlaid onto reality, your see ghosts (in the machine) and can talk to others with your mind. At any time you can serf deep, and plunge into this alternate reality. immersed in the world of the machine.
This is the world of the Adeptus Mechanicus.
It is their primary society connection. The virtual, machine | 254 |
【Abstract】Partial discharge (PD) is one of the major causes of insulation degradation/ageing in power equipment, it is significant to detect PD accurately for guarantee equipment's safety and reliable operation. To achieve an<|fim_middle|> the PD location visualization could be achieved by digital image fusion. The system can intuitively show the discharge location in the image and its status in the development and changes, timely find power equipment's failure and has extensive application value. | accurate PD monitoring and PD location, a new type of PD on-line monitoring system was presented in this paper. The PD phenomena taking place of equipment's surface and/or interface was detected by 32*32 ultrasonic array sensors, which is capable of collecting and processing multi-sensor synchronized ultrasonic signal came from PD taking place. Based on Acoustic Doppler theory, the measured sound intensity is decided by received the number of entire waves in unit time, which produced by PD. According to the measured sound intensity sequence, a mapping relationship in plane-coordinate between PD event and its location system could be established. Furthermore, 2D image of object is taken by HD camera in this system, | 140 |
Samsung's artificial Neon humans are "a new kind of life"
Natashah Hitti | 15 January 2020 Leave a comment
In a bid to "make science fiction a reality", Samsung's future factory STAR Labs has developed Neon, AI-powered virtual beings that look and behave like real humans.
Unlike artificially intelligent (AI) assistants like Siri or Alexa, STAR Labs' computationally created beings aren't programmed to be "know-it-all bots" or an interface to answer users' questions and demands.
Instead, the avatars are designed to converse and sympathise "like real people" in order to act as hyper lifelike companions.
"We have always dreamed of such virtual beings in science fictions and movies," said STAR Labs CEO Pranav Mistry.
"Neons will integrate with our world and serve as new links to a better future, a world where 'humans are humans' and 'machines are humane'," he continued.
The AI-powered lifeforms, called Neons, were debuted at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and included simulations of a yoga instructor, a banker, a K-pop star, a news anchor and a fashion model.
While the Neons may appear to be modelled after real humans, each one has its own unique personality, according to the company.
This includes being able to move, express themselves and speak. They can also remember and learn things about their user, and speak in any language.
The Neons are still currently in their early development phase, acting mainly as AI chatbots in human-like form.
At the electronics event, visitors could see live demonstrations of life-size Neons on large displays as they reacted and responded to their audience in real-time.
Elon Musk's Neuralink implant will "merge" humans with AI
In the near future, STAR Labs envisions people being able to license or subscribe to a Neon, with different virtual humans being able to offer different services such as a customer service advisor, a financial advisor, healthcare provider or concierge.
With further developments they could work as television presenters, spokespeople or actors. Alternatively, the avatars could simply act as companions or friends.
"Neon is like a new kind of life," said Mistry. "There are millions of species on our planet and we hope to add one<|fim_middle|> platform still in development, called Spectra, will complement Core R3 with more artificial intelligence, machine learning, emotions and memory.
Tesla founder Elon Musk also tried to bridge the gap between humans and technology with his tech startup Neuralink, which plans to build implants that connect human brains with computer interfaces via AI.
The end goal of this technology is to be able to connect the brain to an external device to form a brain-machine interface, eventually lead to a future of "superhuman intelligence".
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"Neons will be our friends, collaborators, and companions, continually learning, evolving, and forming memories from their interactions," he added.
The technology platform powering the Neons is called Core R3, which stands for "reality," "realtime" and "responsive", and employs behavioural neural networks, evolutionary generative intelligence and computational reality.
Inspired by the "rhythmic complexities of nature", the platform allows Neons to react in less than a few milliseconds when a question is asked in real-time.
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Bill Gates lays out his predictions for global health during tribute to Stephen Hawking
Account Executive, Mid-MarketPayScale | son on Gates and Jobs: One guy made the Zune, the other made the iPod
by John Cook on October 26, 2011 at 12:37 am October 26, 2011 at 12:37 am
A lot has been written and said about the rivalry between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs over the past couple of weeks.
But we've never quite heard the differences expressed as clearly as they were Tuesday night by biographer Walter Isaacson who appeared on The Daily Show to promote his new book about Steve Jobs.
Comparing the mystical, artistic vision of Jobs to the "processor-power smartness" of Gates, Isaacson used two products to emphasize his point: "In the end, (Bill) makes the Zune and Steve makes the iPod."
Of course, there's more to Gates' legacy certainly than the Zune music player. But the message was clear: Microsoft just couldn't make cool consumer products like Apple.
Comedian Jon Stewart could barely contain his laughter after hearing the remark, responding that it could have been the "best eulogy I've ever heard in my life."
Here's the full-transcript about Gates and Jobs from Tuesday night's episode of The Daily Show, with the video below.
Stewart: "There's great stuff in there about Gates and Jobs, and how all of the Apple people are like: 'We hated Gates, he never got it.' And all of the Microsoft guys were like: 'Jobs was crazy.' But they all had to work together at some level."
Isaacson: "And they were all right, at some level. What it was — in astronomy we call it a binary star system where two stars are linked because of their gravitational pull in sort of an orbit. And the whole digital age is these two college dropouts who were born in 1955 — Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Unbelievably different personalities. Because Steve is very mystical, artistic, sort of comes from the counterculture. Bill Gates is awesomely smart, with that processor-power smartness to him and makes a great business model for Microsoft. But he never makes the artistic, you know products. I mean, in the end, he makes the Zune and Steve makes the iPod."
Stewart: (Laughs). "That is the best eulogy I have ever heard in my life."
Isaacson: "I actually think Bill Gates is a good guy, and Steve thought he was a good guy."
Stewart: "No, he is. (Laughs). I just love that. One guy made the Zune, and the other made the iPod. Good night everybody."
Here's the video of the exchange:
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The Nantlle Ridge is a delightful yet relatively seldom trodden six-mile hike on the western fringes of Snowdonia – last time I did it, on a sunny mid-week day in late summer, I encountered only one other walker along the way.
The introduction to the walk is quite gentle, crossing open moorland towards the looming grey-black crags of Craig Cwm Silyn. As you make the 600-metre ascent, the twin turquoise tarns of Llynnau Cwm Silyn glint in the cwm below and expansive views open out across the Menai Straits, Anglesey and the Lleyn peninsula. A clinkery plod across loose crags brings you to the first of five summits, where ravens circle in the wind whipped up from the tarns. From the summit of Craig Cwm Silyn it's an easy scramble down to a col, then a steep climb to the summit of Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd (which means "boggy end of the mountain"), where there's an 18-metre obelisk, built to celebrate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. To the southeast are the green slopes of Cwm Pennant; in the east, the grey flanks of Snowdon rolling down to Nant-y-Betwys; to the north are Anglesey and Holy Island.
Onwards to your third peak of the day, 709-metre Trum-y-Ddysgl, the path<|fim_middle|> there's nothing to worry about. Up a steep grassy slope, the summit falls away to Clogwyn Marchnad, then it's up again to another virtually vowel-free summit, Mynydd Drws-y-Coed - "mountain door to the wood". Nice, eh? The ridge finishes with more scrambling over loose rocks to Y Garn, easy to pronounce and quite easy to reach, from the top of which it's a long, steep descent down to Llyn-y-Gader and the end of the walk. | initially appears to be along a 200-metre high, knife-edge ridge, but once you get on to it, | 26 |
Our client's family (two adults and three children) wanted a room in which all their different activities could take place. Their TV and stereo components, video games, the computer(s), the home's business area, library shelving and additional<|fim_middle|> but I felt that perfectly straight-grained, 'select' boards and veneers wouldn't portray enough character for their tastes.
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I've included my renderings so you can appreciate how our plans became realized.
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With smart design, honest craftsmanship… and a great client… it's hard to go wrong. | storage (for all those small things that would clutter every surface if not put away)… were all incorporated into the plans for these built in cabinets… Our plan was to create a room that had a place for everything and look great at the same time.
Although they wanted built-ins that were richly appointed, they expressed their wish to maintain the appearance of 'hand wrought' craftsmanship. I knew they didn't want 'rustic', | 87 |
Taylor Ashton and Oshima Brothers
<|fim_middle|> or touring they find time to film and produce their own music videos, tie their own shoes and cook elaborate feasts. Maine Public Radio's Sara Willis describes their songs as "beautiful, those brother harmonies can't be beat. They are uplifting and, let's face it, we need uplifting these days."
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One night, two great acts! Taylor Ashton is a Canadian singer and songwriter living in Brooklyn. He spent the first half of his twenties on the road across Canada as frontman of the band Fish & Bird before moving to New York to work on a new set of songs and a new chapter of life. His music takes influence from the cosmic emotionality of Joni Mitchell, the sage vulnerability of Bill Withers, the humour and heartbreak of Randy Newman, and old-time and Celtic folk music. Alternately accompanying himself on clawhammer banjo and electric guitar, Taylor croons poignantly clever lyrical insights while effortlessly gliding between a Bill Callahan-esque baritone to a Thom Yorke-like falsetto. Maine-based indie duo, Oshima Brothers have been creating music together since childhood. The brothers blend songs from the heart with blood harmonies to produce a "roots-based pop sound that is infectious." (NPR) On stage, Sean and Jamie offer lush vocals, live looping, foot percussion, electric and acoustic guitars, vintage keyboard and bass – often all at once. They want every show to feel like a deep breath, a dance party and a sonic embrace. When not recording | 336 |
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Tycho made his way from the tram back towards his house. The houses of the residential sector were all dark, long asleep after watching the late night implosion of the wormhole. Tycho walked through his dark cul-de-sac and wondered what the Solar Colonies were planning. He had no leverage on them and could only hope<|fim_middle|> of Zerzura could give him was fresh water gathered from the lake. He would soon die, like all others had. Stone captured every bit of it and transmitted it back to the Solar System.
Six light years away, towards the Solar System, Tycho's ramjet that he had set on a course between the Solar System and the point his ramjets were being captured approached its destination. It's enormous magnetic field drew it in close to the Solar Colonies' portal transporter that carried with it their hopes of locating Zerzura. This was the Solar Colonies' fifth and final attempt to locate the great and mythical Zerzura through a transversable wormhole and, in Zerzura's reference frame, the portal transporter was still in transit. The ramjet collided with and obliterated the Solar Colonies' portal transporter and their chances of ever contacting Zerzura.
Tycho woke, ate his breakfast of eggs and spinach from the agricultural sector of Zerzura, and set off for his morning run. | they would keep their word of doing no harm to the people of Zerzura. But they had not kept their word so far. Tycho did not understand why they shut down the wormhole.
He walked inside his home to see a man in his living room, staring down at the stars gliding by beneath the glass floor. Tycho stopped and a chill went up his neck.
"Who are you?" Tycho turned the light on with his NeuroFiber. The man kept staring at the points of light below him, his back to Tycho.
"Yes it was." The clone walked towards Tycho. "I have studied you from afar for months. Your speech, your mannerisms. It's so great to finally meet you." He extended his hand toward Tycho.
The clone raised his club. "The funny thing is, I was the first human to ever reach the Delta Pavonis system. It was a lie; you were fooled. The Solar Colonies haven't won the War. The star hasn't been colonized." The clone swung his weapon.
Zerzura, spinning aimlessly among the stars, approached through the darkness. Inside, the residential sector was abandoned and overgrown. The perfectly trimmed parks and lawns were no more. The fruitless vegetation that grew here was worth nothing. Those that still lived had moved long ago to the grasslands of what was once the agricultural sector.
The famine that had wiped out most of the lives in the colony five years before had left only the heartiest. They survived in two different bands, on opposite sides of the Cylinder, always watching each other. They built tents out of the skins of the livestock.
Inside a tent, John Stone watched a dying man lay. The man had beads of sweat accumulating upon his forehead and saturating his clothing. He was dying of influenza. The only treatment the remaining people | 381 |
Cosmic Supercomputing Code Selected as Gordon Bell Finalist
The illuminated compact region shining from the center of an active galaxy is known as an active galactic nucleus (AGN). Active galactic nuclei can produce jets of plasma thousands of light-years long. Consider popular images of galaxies speared by intense light. Many astronomers believe that this explosive energy output is powered by supermassive black holes in the center of the AGN's host galaxy.
Active galaxies and active galactic nuclei are particularly intriguing to physicists because they emit more energy than would be expected. Researchers would like to study the fluid-like mechanics of these cosmic conundrums, but their efforts are stymied by the immense distance. Millions or billions of light-years separate scientists on Earth from the plasma jets, and viewing individual electromagnetic particles through a telescope is impossible.
"Understanding these plasma jets can help explain what is happening to the matter in these objects — how it is accelerated to such high energies and other fundamental physics out of our reach," said Michael Bussmann, HZDR–Dresden Computational Radiation Physics group leader.
Since direct observation is not possible, a team from Germany's HZDR–Dresden aimed to reproduce the process computationally. They hoped that a better understanding of plasma jet dynamics would reveal information about the source of the emissions, the active galactic nuclei themselves. The scientists used the number-one ranking US supercomputer, Titan, located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to simulate billions of particles in two passing jet streams.
The work earned the team a finalist nomination for the Association of Computing Machinery's 2013 Gordon Bell Prize. The prize, which<|fim_middle|>46 times larger with a spatial resolution 4.2 times higher than any other kinetic KHI simulations previously performed.
The bulk of the processing power was attributed to Titan's GPU accelerators. Both the plasma dynamics and emitted radiation computation was done on the GPUs.
With the data generated by Titan, researchers now have a map of radiative signatures that they can begin applying to actual plasma jets.
"We know every spectrum and every direction of the radiation from the Titan simulations, and we can use this information to map the radiative signatures to different objects," Bussmann said. "By extension, we can use it as an input to predict the dynamics for different plasma jets we observe from Earth." | recognizes outstanding achievements in HPC, is presented by the Association for Computing Machinery each year in conjunction with the SC Conference series. This year's winner will be announced at SC13, held November 17–22 in Denver, Colorado.
According to an article on the OLCF website, the research relied on a property of plasma turbulence known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability (KHI), which occurs where passing plasma streams collide. The process of discovery unfolds by comparison. When two streams pass, KHI reveals information about their comparative density, velocity, direction and so forth. In this way, the scientists were able to discern patterns of particle behavior taking place inside these distant objects.
The plasma jet's radiative signatures provided additional clues as to the plasma dynamics. While the jet's particles cannot be viewed from Earth, the radiation can be observed through telescopes.
Ultimately, the scientists wished to know if it was possible to correlate the radiative signature with individual particles. As Bussmann asks: "Is there a chance to really see what's happening inside the plasma just by looking at the radiation? We are very limited in our tools to connect plasma dynamics to what we observe, and this is where simulation comes in."
The KHI simulations revealed structures in the turbulence, like mushrooms or whirlpools. Without the degree of resolution enabled by Titan, such patterns would never have come to light. The simulation on Titan was | 290 |
Big<|fim_middle|> ebooks in the iTunes bookstore and the Nook bookstore and for the Kindle Fire, and the Big Nate: Comix by U! app released in December 2011! You too can be a cartoonist just like Nate, with help from Lincoln Peirce! | Nate is a New York Times bestselling series (82 weeks and counting!) with almost 5 million books in print!
This second comic-strip compilation offers up lots of laughs! With 200 all-new Big Nate strips, plus BRAND-NEW Big Nate activities!
Cheez Doodle fanatic. Master of pulling pranks. Cartooning expert. Big Nate knows fun. He is the king of detention, after all. He may not be Joe Honor Roll, but Nate knows he's meant for big things—REALLY big things.
Now Nate's funnier than ever in the second of four BRAND-NEW HarperCollins Big Nate comic-book compilations! Featuring 200 strips from June 2008 through January 2009 and bonus activities.
Plus a sneak peek at Big Nate: In the Zone, the sixth Big Nate book!
And there's big-time buzz—Big Nate: In a Class by Himself was selected for the Horn Book Fanfare List of Best Books of 2010 and BarnesandNoble.com's Top 10; Big Nate Strikes Again was selected as a Chicago Best Book, a Junior Library Guild pick, and a Children's Book of the Month Club Pick; and Big Nate on a Roll received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. Also, the Big Nate series has been licensed in twenty-five foreign deals so far.
All four Big Nate novels and comic compilations are also available as | 294 |
Whether you want to spend time on the beach or visit some of the most popular museums in the country, San Diego offers plenty of attractions and sites for all kinds of travelers. As you are planning a getaway for two or for the whole family, Smart Destinations can help you find great deals for your next spring vacation. Go San Diego Card lets you skip the line at most attractions, helps you save up to 55 percent off gate prices, and gives you admission to 48 popular attractions for one low price.
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see attraction. It consists of some of the most famous museums and galleries, in addition to the San Diego Zoo. As one of the city's most popular attraction, the San Diego Zoo is home<|fim_middle|> Balboa Park, focuses on the geological history of the Southern California region. With a collection including fossils, gemstones, and dinosaur bones, as well as special fine-art photography galleries, the Natural History Museum is a diverse and educational institution.
La San Diego Air and Space Museum propose des expositions et des artefacts qui explorent la science, l'espace, et l'histoire de l'aviation. Un monument pour le développement de l'aviation et de l'espace de vol du pays, le Air and Space Museum affiche comme un avion 1911 Wright EX Vin Fiz et un état neuf Marine F 6 F Hellcat.
Many visitors also take advantage of San Diego's temperate climate and spend part of their vacation outside. Consider renting a bike or snorkel gear from Bike and Kayak Tours, Inc., in La Jolla. La Jolla's Ecological Reserve is an ideal place to view native marine life like seals, sea lions, leopard sharks, and more.
Each of these popular attractions and many more are available with the Go San Diego Card. Smart Destinations is featuring promotions to help you make the most of your trip to San Diego this spring; these promotions are available on the website on a limited-time basis. For more information on the Go San Diego Card, and any other Smart Destinations products, visit www.smartdestinations.com. | to more than 800 different species, including the endangered Giant Pandas. The Zoo is also renowned for their conservation and awareness efforts.
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Last week, Microsoft updated the Surface Pro with a ton of fixes and improvements, and before that, it<|fim_middle|> arrive automatically via Windows Update, or if you don't want to wait, you can manually check for updates. The drivers and firmware bundle for the Surface Book 2 can also be manually downloaded here. | did the same for the Surface Laptop and the Pro 4. Now, it's time for the Surface Book 2 to get the same treatment, with a wide range of firmware and driver updates.
Today's round of updates is available for all Surface Book 2 units that are on the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or higher. Keep in mind that while the Book 2 was released after Windows 10 version 1709 shipped, it did come with version 1703.
According to Microsoft's Value Indicator chart on the Surface Update History page, these updates improve security, reliability, and compatibility, and there's no effect on connectivity, performance, or battery life.
As always, all of these updates will | 150 |
In Martin Buber's short treatise on Hasidic thought, The Way of Man (1964), he relates a story of Reb Shneur Zalman, the first Rebbe of Chabad. In this tale, a soldier challenges the Rebbe, asking him: "If God knows everything, why did he ask Adam in the Garden of Eden, where are you (ayekah)?" Reb Shneur Zalman responds: "Ayekah is not a question for Adam, but for us. In every generation, God calls out to us: "Where are you in the world? You have such few days on Earth - how will you use them?"
This year, the VBS clergy selected this question — Ayekah? Where are you? — as the guiding question for the High Holy Day season. They have broken the question down into six sub-questions - asking where we stand with regard to our own personal inventory, our relationships, our giving level, our creative output, our Jewish life and our<|fim_middle|> themes, mingling archetypal imagery with selections from Jewish texts. Among his work included in he exhibition is a piece that reflects on the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and another that tackles the Akeida, the binding of Isaac that we read about on Rosh Hashanah, using the image of the sacrificial ram caught in the thicket. Hillel Smith uses creative typography and graphic design to also reflect directly on the themes of the High Holy Days, including the striking image of the word Ayekah, done in green and white and appearing to leap out at you from the page, demanding an answer.
The exhibition also includes an interactive element, asking our community to share our own responses to the question of Ayekah, and hopefully eliciting moments of honest reflection (heshbon hanefesh) that will lead us into the new year and new possibility. Complete a locator drop pin and affix it to the exhibit to contribute to the immersive environment. Snap a selfie in front of our wall display to share online using the hashtag #vbsAyekah. | openness to self and communal renewal.
Ellen Cantor's photography and Doni Silver Simon's unique style of mark-making are both meditations of the passage of time and the process of aging, which begs the questions about where we are in our personal lives and what we hope to do with our limited time. Will Deutsch's drawings from his NOTES FROM THE TRIBE reflect the wide variety of expressions of modern Jewish life, asking us where we find out place. Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik combines the ancient Jewish art of paper cutting with the contemporary medium of comic books to produce meditative collages on enduring Jewish | 124 |
and rounded to achieve an optimal surface-to-volume ratio.
While wood-plastic composites (WPCs) broke onto the scene in the 1990s as materials primarily extruded into boards for decking and fencing, optimization of these materials for injection molding since then has greatly diversified their potential applications as durable and sustainable materials. Environmental friendliness is an attractive feature of WPCs. They come with a significantly lower carbon footprint than purely petroleum-based materials and can be formulated using exclusively reclaimed wood fibers.
A wider range of material options for WPC formulations is opening new opportunities for molders. Recycled and biodegradable plastic feedstocks can further enhance the sustainability of these materials. There are an increasing number of aesthetic options, which can be manipulated by varying the wood species and wood particle size in the composite. In short, optimization for injection molding and the growing list of options available to compounders mean WPCs are a much more versatile material than was once thought.
A growing number of compounders are now offering WPCs in pellet form. Injection molders should be discerning when it comes to expectations from compounders in two areas especially: pellet size and moisture content.
Unlike when extruding WPCs for decking and fencing, uniform pellet size for even melting is crucial in molding. Since extruders do not have to worry about filling their WPC into a mold, the need for uniform pellet size is not as great. Hence, it's important to verify that a compounder has the needs of injection molders in mind, and is not overly focused on the earliest and initially most prevalent uses for WPCs.
When pellets are too large they have a tendency to melt unevenly, create additional friction, and result in a structurally inferior final product. The ideal pellet should be about the size of a small BB and rounded to achieve an ideal surface-to-volume ratio. These dimensions facilitate drying and help to ensure a smooth flow throughout the production process. Injection molders working with WPCs should expect the same shape and uniformity they associate with traditional plastic pellets.
Dryness is also an important quality to expect from a compounder's WPC pellets. Moisture levels in WPCs will increase along with the amount of wood filler in the composite. While both extruding and injection molding require low moisture content for best results, recommended moisture levels are slightly lower for injection molding than for extrusion. So again, it's important to verify that a compounder has considered injection molders during manufacturing. For injection molding, moisture levels should be below 1% for optimal results.
When suppliers take it upon themselves to deliver a product already containing acceptable levels of moisture, injection molders spend less time drying the pellets themselves, which can lead to substantial savings of time and money. Injection molders should consider shopping around for WPC pellets shipped by the manufacturer with moisture levels already below 1%.
The ratio of wood to plastic in the formula of a WPC will have some effect on its behavior as it goes through the production process. The percentage of wood present in the composite will have an effect on the melt-flow index (MFI), for example. As a rule, the more wood that is added to the composite, the lower the MFI.
The percentage of wood will also have a bearing on the strength and stiffness of the product. Generally speaking, the more wood that's added, the stiffer the product becomes. Wood can make up as much as 70% of the total wood-plastic composite, but the resulting stiffness comes at the expense of the ductility of the final product, to the point where it may even risk becoming brittle.
Higher concentrations of wood also shorten machine cycle times by adding an element of dimensional stability to the wood-plastic composite as it cools in the mold. This structural reinforcement allows the plastic to be removed at a higher temperature<|fim_middle|> a tendency to burn the wood and leads to telltale streaking and can ultimately degrade the plastic. This problem can be avoided by running WPCs at a lower temperature, ensuring the gate size is adequate, and removing any unnecessary turns or right angles along the processing pathway.
Relatively low processing temperatures mean that manufacturers seldom need to achieve temperatures higher than for a traditional polypropylene. This minimizes the difficult task of taking heat out of the manufacturing process. There's no need for the addition of mechanical cooling equipment, molds specifically designed to reduce heat, or other extraordinary measures. This means further reduced cycle times for manufacturers, on top of already faster cycle times due to the presence of organic fillers.
New molding applications for WPCs include this toy boat.
WPCs aren't just for decking anymore. They are being optimized for injection molding, which is opening them up to a vast array of new product applications, from lawn furniture to pet toys. The wide range of formulations now available can enhance the benefits of these materials in terms of sustainability, aesthetic diversity, and features such as buoyancy or rigidity. Demand for these materials will only increase as these benefits become better known.
For injection molders, this means a number of variables specific to each formulation must be accounted for. But it also means molders should expect a product that's better suited to injection molding than feedstock that was designated primarily to be extruded into boards. As these materials continue to develop, injection molders should raise their standards for the characteristics they expect to see in the composite materials delivered by their suppliers. | where conventional plastics are still too soft to be removed from their molds.
If the product will be manufactured using existing tools, the gate size and general shape of the mold should factor into the discussion of optimal wood-particle size. A smaller particle will likely better serve tooling with small gates and narrow extensions. If other factors have already led designers to settle on a larger wood particle size, then it may be beneficial to redesign the existing tooling accordingly. But, given the existing options for different particle sizes, this outcome should be completely avoidable.
Processing specifics also have a tendency to fluctuate significantly based on the final formulation of the WPC pellets. While much of processing remains similar to that of traditional plastics, specific wood-to-plastic ratios and other additives meant to achieve some desired look, feel, or performance characteristic may need to be accounted for in processing.
WPCs are also compatible with foaming agents, for example. Addition of these foaming agents can create a balsa-like material. This is a useful property when the finished product needs to be especially lightweight or buoyant. For the purpose of the injection molder, though, this is yet another example of how the diversifying composition of wood-plastic composites may lead to there being more to consider than when these materials first came to market.
Processing temperatures are one area where WPCs differ significantly from conventional plastics. WPCs generally process at temperatures around 50° F lower than the same unfilled material. Most wood additives will begin to burn at around 400 F.
Shearing is one of the most common issues to arise when processing WPCs. When pushing a material that's too hot through too small a gate, the increased friction has | 349 |
My dear sister, The best memories always surface remembering our childhood. And with each passing year I realize<|fim_middle|> little girl.
Once someone held my hand And wiped away a tear That someone very special Was you my sister dear. | more and more how very blessed I am that you are my sister. I love you.
… The Rest Of The Day.
I remember when you were a little boy, an extension of my very being.
My every movement belonged to you.
One evening, when I called you to supper, you came to the table all grown up.
Where did all the in-between go?
Suddenly, I was to let you go.
I remember when you were a little boy, an extension of my very being. My every movement belonged to you. One evening, when I called you to supper, you came to the table all grown up. Where did all the in-between go? Suddenly, I was to let you go. Now, I should always call you 'my son', but…in my heart, you'll always be..my little boy.
I remember when you were my little girl, as much a part of me as my right arm. My every breath and step held you in mind. Then suddenly, one morning, you were grown. I was not finished with you but we must love our children enough to let them go. But in my heart, you will always be, my little girl.
As much a part of me as my right arm.
My every breath and step held you in mind.
Then suddenly one morning, you were grown.
I remember when you were my little girl, as much a part of me as my right arm.
Then suddenly, one morning, you were grown.
I was not finished with you but we must love our children enough to let them go.
But in my heart, you will always be, my | 330 |
The Domino Foundation is growing its seven programmes and now has about 12000 beneficiaries who are helped through the Feeding programme, the Babies Home, the Recycle Swop Shop in Cape Town, the<|fim_middle|>0 individuals to make a once-off R500 donation before 31 December so that we can continue to grow the effectiveness and reach of our programmes to impact significantly the lives of our beneficiaries, many of whom are among the most vulnerable in our country".
Donations can be made via EFT, Zapper and The Domino Foundation's online credit card portal, with all donations being tax deductible and a Section 18A tax receipt being provided.
Shaun said if members of the community are moved to be part of this drive to "Fight The Plight", to please go to The Domino Foundation's website ( http://www.dominofoundation.org.za ) or call him on 031 - 563 9605.
To get involved and support the #DominoEffect, they can visit http://www.dominofoundation.org.za , follow Domino on http://www.facebook.com/TheDominoFoundation or on Twitter @DominoRSA, or contact Lisa Doyle (031 - 563 9605/ admin@domino.org.za ).
DFF's undiscovered gem who made it from ... | Early Childhood Development and Life Skills programmes, the Skills Development programme and the Red Light anti-human-trafficking programme. We need the community to partner with us in these areas of activity by giving generously to our "Fight The Plight" campaign which runs to 31 December.
'Christmas Cheer' will be a non-starter for a very large proportion of South Africans. In fact, for them, cheer of any description will be largely unknown throughout 2019 and beyond. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 15:11 - 17 when He said that we would always have the poor among us. His statement wasn't meant to be an invitation to resignation and an escape route to doing nothing. The Old Testament passage continues to say that we must respond with a generous open-handedness to the needy in our society.
The Domino Foundation, an N.P.O. operating in KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape, has a driving vision to see South Africans living with dignity, justice, hope and purpose. Its seven programmes impact some 12 000 needy people every day through meeting some of their immediate needs, combatting the injustice which ties them into lives of ongoing poverty and empowering them for a better future.
The Foundation has put out a call to South Africans whose hearts are moved by the material, emotional, educational, and social poverty of so many of their fellow citizens to respond and "Fight The Plight". Shaun Tait, Operations Manager of The Domino Foundation, said, "We are asking 200 | 314 |
A potential new executive coaching client, Ethan, came to my office one day, confused and distressed due to the results of his 360-degree feedback report.
The good news was that his direct reports adored him. "Best boss ever!" one had written. Another gushed, "I love coming to work because I get to work for him!" They described him as open-minded, friendly, sincere, a good listener, firm when he needs to be, a boss who clearly communicates his objectives, and then follows up effectively. Without a doubt, Ethan was doing things right when it came to leading his team.
The "penny dropped," as they say, and Ethan realized he was spending much less time managing "up and across," which automatically meant that his bosses and his peers simply didn't see him in action all that much. The feedback was a clear indication that Ethan wasn't managing all of his stakeholders with the same level of focus.
I have seen this challenge with multiple coaching clients. When you are at the mid-level of an organization, you are learning how to get results from the individuals and teams you supervise. So, it's understandable that, up to that point, you would focus on "managing down." After all, early in your career, leading staff is a major factor in your success; it helps you get promotions, raises, and gain status and a good reputation within the organization.
But that isn't how it works as you move up to higher positions in an organization. With increasing necessity, balancing time with all stakeholders becomes more critical. Indeed, managing superiors and same-level colleagues—managing up and across—becomes just as important to your career as managing down. Let's explore this common gap in a senior leader's self-leadership arsenal.
Managing Across to Peers: How "Connected" Are YOU™?
Two of my coaching clients, Joelle and Hritesh, were partners in the same law firm. Their styles and priorities were vastly different<|fim_middle|> off his desk, and there never seemed to be enough hours in the day for anything else.
Both partners brought in roughly the same amount of revenues, and for a while, they were at the same level in the firm's organizational structure. But within just three years, Joelle had advanced very quickly, catapulting herself up not just one, but two levels higher within the firm. Hritesh, on the other hand, remained in the same post despite his aspirations to move up. His one central mistake: He hadn't built solid internal relationships.
It isn't uncommon for people to reach levels close to the C-Suite and not make it to the highest levels of the organization because of one thing: They didn't cultivate positive relationships with their peers on the way up. So, learning to manage across is a very important self-leadership skill. After all, a peer today may become your subordinate – or your boss – tomorrow.
1. One of the best techniques for coaching up and across—that is, for guiding bosses and peers to new, more effective behaviors—is to first, make an objective, factual statement, and then ask powerful, open-ended questions that are aimed toward the big-picture, higher-level arena within the organization. It takes a bit more time and creativity than simply telling bosses and peers what's on your mind, but asking good, strategic, open-ended questions builds relationships, trust, and transparency and can have positive, long-lasting effects.
By open-ended questions, I mean questions that don't elicit a one-word "yes" or "no" response but require the other person to elaborate. By asking and not telling, you will get others to pause, reflect, grow, and come up with answers.
2. Pick the right time. Neither you, your superior, or your peer should be in a rush or tired at the end of a long day.
3. Get into a good frame of mind. Approach the conversation with curiosity. You're here to explore, so don't go into the discussion attached to a specific desired outcome or expectation.
4. Get out of the "me vs. you" mindset, and rise up into "we." Ask yourself: What positive outcomes can come from this conversation that will not just help us work together more effectively, but will support the overall objectives of our team, our function, and the company?
5. Prepare—and practice out loud—the words you want to say until they sound natural and you feel comfortable.
As you can see, self-leadership requires that you make a conscious effort to regularly manage up to your boss and across to your peers.
Reflect… Are you spending enough time with each of your various stakeholder groups? Assess your current situation, and devise a plan to start managing more effectively up and across within the next two weeks.
For more self-leadership tips, pick up a copy of my book, Leading YOU™: The power of Self-Leadership to build your executive brand and drive career success.
What Does It Mean to Be a Great "Self-Leader"?
Often, when we hear the word "leader," we think of an individual who leads others. But people-leadership is only one part of an executive's journey. Yes, people-leadership skills are absolutely critical to success … but on their own, they are not enough to help you reach your full potential. Before you can effectively lead subordinates, you must first effectively lead yourself.
a key area of leadership that often gets neglected.
In other words, you cannot successfully manage others until you're adept at managing your own mindset, actions, and reactions.
How do I know this is true? It has become clear to me in my career as an executive coach, during which I have worked with hundreds of leaders from more than 60 nationalities and a wide variety of industries. Before that, I was an executive myself in multinational corporations, building brands across dozens of countries on four continents.
My first lesson about self-leadership occurred years ago during an unexpected encounter with John Pepper, then-Chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble (P&G). It was a hot August night in Cincinnati, Ohio, the home of P&G's world headquarters. I had just flown in the day before from China, where I was living and working for P&G as an expat, to attend a global meeting for the company's marketing leaders. Once the all-day event was over, I holed myself up in a corner of the darkened 9th floor—my old stomping grounds when I worked there—in order to catch up on emails.
Glancing at my watch, I realized it was almost 9:30 p.m., so I packed up my things to head back to the hotel. Making my way through a half-lit hallway, I reached the elevator bank and pushed the "down" button. As I glanced up, I realized the elevator was descending from the 11th floor.
Back then, the 11th floor of P&G's world headquarters was called "Mahogany Row" due to the beautiful mahogany desks that graced the space. Those desks belonged to the highest-level leaders in the multibillion-dollar corporation—P&G's C-Suite Executives: the CEO, the COO, the CFO, the CMO, the CIO, the C-I-E-I-O (you get my drift).
As if on cue, the elevator doors opened, and sure enough, there stood John Pepper. As I stepped inside, it suddenly hit me: I was going to have nine floors—count 'em, nine—of one-on-one time with the company's #1 executive.
Mr. Pepper's powerful advice has influenced me ever since. Since then, I have tried to emulate great self-leaders by initiating a daily habit of asking myself, "How coachable am I today?" And I have suggested that my executive coaching clients do the same.
C is first for Courage. The first step in your evolution as a capable self-leader is taking a good, hard look at yourself—your work habits, your fears, your personal style, your relationships, where you thrive, and where you fall short. A true, no-holds-barred self-assessment takes guts. Confronting yourself and realizing that you have flaws that are holding you back can be painful. It takes courage to open your eyes, look in that mirror, and make changes that will have a powerful impact on your career.
C also stands for Commitment. Self-leadership isn't a goal to which you can aspire "a bit." It's like being a "little" ethical; you either are, or you aren't. Once you commit to being coachable—once you say you want to examine yourself and make whatever changes are necessary to be an effective self-leader—then you must devote yourself to the process, embrace it, and keep it at the top of your priority list. It deserves your time, focus, and attention.
O means you are Open to new ideas, new mindsets, and new ways of looking at your life, your work style, and your relationships. You're also open to changing the way you work. As I mentioned earlier, self-leaders are willing to at least listen to new ideas.
D is for Discipline. This means putting systems in place and organizing yourself in a way that supports your progress. It involves arranging your schedule to find time for the changes you want to make. Disciplined self-leaders also make regular self-assessments a part of their routine so that they are continually checking progress and making adjustments.
E is for the Energy you must devote to this important mission. Don't underestimate the amount of energy you'll need to make changes to yourself. It amounts to conscientious self-care, and that's not something senior executives are always good at. It's too easy to blow off daily objectives like getting a good night's sleep, eating healthy foods, and fitting in regular exercise. But you cannot achieve your goals if your body and mind are tired. That's why this might be the most important CCODE component because, without healthy energy, the other objectives will be out of your reach.
Those are some of the key basic attributes that make for a great self-leader. In my new book, Leading YOU™: The power of Self-Leadership to build your executive brand and drive career success, I reveal the 15 most damaging self-leadership behaviors that I regularly see in my executive coaching practice, and I provide dozens of tips and techniques you can immediately apply to correct or improve these behaviors.
In what ways do YOU want to improve in order to be a great self-leader?
We are excited to share that Brenda Bence has once again been nominated as a Top 30 Global Coaching Guru and a Top 30 Global Brand Guru!
Thanks to you, last year we were thrilled that Brenda was ranked in the Top 10 for both categories. This year, we would again be very grateful for your help in voting for Brenda (see below on how to do that).
After many years of leading billion-dollar global businesses as a Fortune 100 senior executive, Brenda then started her own company 16 years ago, which is now called Brenda Bence International.
Focused on helping companies and leaders achieve greater success through building strong brands for themselves, Brenda does this through executive coaching, keynote/motivational speaking, and delivering corporate learning programs all across the globe.
The proof is in the numbers! Brenda is trusted by dozens of the world's most recognized companies, and she has a 97% customer repeat and referral rate.
Brenda's clients refer to her as the "Executive Whisperer" for her down-to-earth, pragmatic ability to inspire long-lasting transformational change in her clients – all dished out with a high level of engagement and a good dose of humor.
Brenda is also the author of 10 award-winning books on leadership branding which have been sold into and translated for several countries around the world. Through her speaking, coaching, on-and off-line learning programs and books, she has impacted hundreds of thousands of leaders worldwide.
Those are just a few of the reasons that we think make Brenda a great choice for the Global Gurus list! You can also read many of Brenda's popular articles on her LinkedIn page and her Professional Facebook page. You can also connect with Brenda there, to get a sense of her unique approach to leadership branding.
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Login via Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn [this step is required to keep the voting honest].
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Scroll down a bit more, and then select either Inspirational, Exceptional, Great, Very Good, or Good.
Once you have made your selection, click the blue "VOTE" button to confirm.
As mentioned above, the process is the same to vote in the Brand category, except at step #3, select "BRAND" from the drop-down menu.
Voting continues until December 30th, 2018. On behalf of Brenda and the rest of the Brenda Bence International team, we thank you again for your ongoing support! | : Joelle consistently built her internal network, taking time for peer lunches, connecting with fellow partners for dinners, and setting aside work for five-minute chats with colleagues in the office. She also took time to connect people in her network with each other, helping them build their own networks and relationships. In short, she demonstrated good self-leadership when it came to managing across.
Hritesh's focus, however, was primarily external, and he spent the bulk of his time keeping clients satisfied and bringing in business. He didn't really see the importance of building internal relationships—after all, he had cases and files to move | 126 |
SVGOC<|fim_middle|>0. Strict adherence to the NSC policies regarding use of the facility by patrons. The NSC has its own regulations governing use of its facilities at Arnos Vale. The contract is between the Ministry of Education and the NSC. The former therefore has to ensure that all participating schools are made aware of the NSC's Regulations and adhere to them.
11. Anyone found sharing passes with unauthorised persons will be removed from the Arnos Vale Facility. The Ministry of Education distributes passes to all participants. It is not intended for distribution amongst non-participants.
The Annual Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships are the biggest sports event on the schools calendar each year. One would expect that given the increasingly important role that sports play in the development of the individual and the numerous career options now available each schools would place more emphasis on the inculcation of a healthy attitude towards sports amongst the students.
The Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships offers students an opportunity to showcase their skills in track and field Athletics and stake their claim for national representation – the launching of a regional and international career in the sport.
Athletics is the foundation of all outdoor sports and should be taken seriously by all.
Given the planning already in place for this year's event we can expect good performances and a significantly higher standard of presentation of the event.
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Following the completion of the Annual Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships 2010 the Athletics Sub Committee of the Schools Games Committee submitted a comprehensive Report on the event that included several important recommendations for the enhancement of the event in the future.
At the beginning of this year, 5 January 2011 the Athletics Sub Committee held its first meeting and outlined its approach which follows on sequentially from and consistent with last year's event which, from all reports was at an all time high.
The Girls Heats and Final of 5000m Boys will come off on Wednesday 23 March 2011 at the Arnos Vale Playing Field while the Boys Heats and Final of 3000m Girls are scheduled for the following day, Thursday 24 March. The Grand Final of this year's Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships will take place at Arnos Vale on Thursday 31 March 2011 beginning promptly at 9:00am.
The Registration deadline for all schools desirous of participating in this year's Inter Secondary Schools Championships is 11 March. Indications are that no late registrations would be accepted. This is critical to the maintenance of high standards and a ;level of professionalism.
Registration Forms were delivered to the Principals earlier this week. The expectation is that as soon as the schools complete their own sports they would complete and submit their Registration Forms.
Meet Management
Consistent with the Policy, the Athletics Sub Committee is headed by the national association – Team Athletics St Vincent and the Grenadines. There is a Secretariat headed by Mr Curtis Greaves and Keisha Sutherland, which handles the registration as well as all aspects of the preparation of the programme, the Heats and Finals Lists and results management. The workload of this Committee is particularly important since it serves as the 'nerve centre' of the Championships. It is also the Committee that has the most work before and during the competition and is often the recipient of the most stinging criticisms.
A Jury of Appeal has already been appointed. This group has responsibility for addressing the queries brought before them by any individual or institution that remains dissatisfied following the decisions of the respective officials in respect of protests. The decision of the Jury is final.
The Technical Committee which deals with Technical officials, Equipment & Field Preparation, Venue Layout; Measurement and Marking; Flags; Podium; Tents is headed by Mr Woodrow 'Keylee' Williams.
The other Committees are:
1. Event Presentation (PA Systems; Announcing; Music; Media Liaison & Promotions; T – Shirts; Programmes & Invitations)
Education Media Unit
2. Medical Committee
Dr Perry De Freitas
3. Protocol (Opening and Closing Ceremonies; Greeting & Seating VIPs; Awards Presentation)
The Principals Association
4. Refreshments (Snacks; Lunches; Ice)
Mrs Ingrid Robinson
5. Environmental Management (Clean Environment in all areas)
Mr Charles Samuel
6. Security (Security Plan; Random Searches; Crowd Control; Teacher Presence)
Assistant Superintendent Johnathan Nichols
No sports event can be successful in the absence of volunteers. Most of the Technical Officials and other persons working in and around the annual Inter Secondary Schools Championships are volunteers.
This year the Athletics Sub Committee is making a concerted effort to lift the profile of the volunteers involved in the event. Volunteers who are identified for specific areas of work would be involved in training and would be expected to carry out their functions in a professional manner at all times during all three phases of the competition.
Special attention would be paid to the training and evaluation of the Technical Officials, announcers and awards presentation personnel.
Attempts are being made to develop a cadre of volunteers for sport in St Vincent and the Grenadines. One expected that this would have been one of the legacies of the Cricket World Cup 2007 but this proved not to be the case. Beginning with this year's Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships it is expected that efforts would be made to ensure that the cadre brought together for the event would be maintained through a systematic programme that at once retains their interest while facilitating their continued professional development as a National Sports Volunteer Corps.
Effective 2010 the Schools Games Committee accepted the following recommendations from the Athletics Sub Committee to stand as policies governing the annual event. The following policies, established in 2010, were duly approved for 2011 and would form part of the official Schools Games Policy of the Ministry of Education:
1. No late registration accepted. This is important to the efficient conduct of the Championships. Additionally, changes would only be accepted in special circumstances where appropriate evidence is provided to the Sub Committee.
2. No private vending. Concessions distributed amongst schools. This position has been adopted to facilitate the schools that are involve din the competition as well as put an end to the slew of problems experienced in the past in terms of adherence to the stipulations of the event.
3. No glass bottles allowed into the Arnos Vale Sports Complex. This is am standing requirement of the National Sports Council, proprietors of the Arnos Vale Sports Complex. There have been instances in the past where this was not rigidly adhered to and severe problems arose, causing much concern to principals and parents alike regarding the safety of their children at the annual event.
4. No alcoholic beverages allowed into the Complex. Here again this is an important feature in respect of the conduct of the Championships.
5. Appropriate music must be played at all times. In the past the music played by the DJs at some school sports and again at the Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships have not been consistent with what is expected at a school function. In some instances the music has simply been oriented towards violence and even some measure of indecency. This is no longer permitted.
6. Parking only for vehicles with passes. No parking on Arnos Vale #2. The rationale is simple. Of all the sports held between schools in this country the Annual Inter Secondary Schools Athletics Championships is by far the single largest in terms of attendance. There is usually too many patrons for the facility to accommodate vehicles beyond those with designated passes. Additionally, Arnos Vale # 2 is the designated area for the Throws and Jumps – except the High Jump. It also serves as the area for warm-up of athlete sin the running events since there is not enough space inside Arnos Vale # 1 to facilitate this and the competition at the same time.
7. Schools must utilise official competition uniforms and numbers. This is part of the efforts to professionalise the competition. Schools must use their designated uniforms complete with their allocated numbers. Uniformity makes for a particularly good showing at the competition. Schools can easily be identified and the patrons can be fully involved in supporting their respective teams.
8. No school officials allowed onto the field or into the Results Management area unless accompanied by a Marshall. This is standard practice. I tis expected that should problems arise the appropriate regulations governing the Championships must be applied at all times.
9. Only participating student athletes and authorised school personnel must attend the Heats. Increasingly, schools and the Ministry of Education are concerned about loss of instructional time. The Heats are only for participating athletes and supervising teachers/PE personnel. These days are not holidays and the schools continue to operate as normal.
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Nicolás Calafat, llamado Nicolau Calafat en Catalán (n. Valldemosa (Mallorca) a mediados del s. XV) fue un impresor de España. Este personaje es famoso porque en 1485 instaló en su estable<|fim_middle|> nombre.
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Impresores del siglo XV
Impresores de España | cimiento de Miramar, junto con su socio Bartomeu Caldentey, la primera imprenta de las Baleares. El primer texto que se imprimió en 1487 era un cancionero del poeta Francisco Prats llamado "Devota contemplación y meditaciones de la Vía-Sacra". Todavía se conservan ejemplares en la Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid y en la de Palma de Mallorca, y son considerados como los incunables más interesantes de la historia de la impresión en España. Entre las obras impresas se cuentan de tipo religioso, cultural, y administrativo, por ejemplo el "Breviaro de la Diócesis mallorquina".
También publicó obras para el Estudio General Luliano sobre Ramon Llull instiuído por Fernando el Católico en 1483. En su memoria, existe una calle con su nombre en Palma de Mallorca. En la localidad de Valldemosa hay un colegio público también con su | 226 |
Geyje Norling
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Tawang (India)
More than 600 years ago a Tibetan monk arrived at Tawang area in Arunachal Pradesh building many monasteries, among them Guchula Gompa. It was constructed by Tibetan monks who lived there during more than 300 years. Although the living conditions were very hard and the poverty was very high in this region, the monks continued their studies and practices.
Since about 200 years ago most of monks living there moved to others monasteries due to the material difficulties to continue living in the monastery, remaining in it others persons coming from close villages who also were practioners of Tibetan Buddhism.
In 1985 Venerable Gelong Rinchen Tsering (<|fim_middle|> the Dharma lineage so beneficial to all living beings.
In 2009, after consulting with H.H. The Dalai Lama, the old building was refurbished and Momang Gompa was combined with Geyje Norling. However, ongoing maintenance and supplies are needed. If you want to contribute, please click here.
Copyright © 2020 Geyje Norling. All Rights Reserved | Decree by Catch Themes | pictured) installed himself in the monastery giving it a boost. During these years, and due to his great compassion and kindness, his activity, both as a Dharma master, healer, astrologer and carpenter was endless and of great benefit for all the inhabitants of the different villages. He gave many teachings about Tibetan Buddhism, healings and astrologie. The Venerable giving rise little by little to the monastery due to the arrival of monks and village people.d
In 1990 Venerable Gelong asked the H.E Gyalsey Rinpoche, abbot of Tawang monastery, to give a new name to Guchula Gompa. H.E Gyalsey Rinpoche named the monastery Geyje Norling Monastery.
In 1999 Venerable Gelong Rinchen initiated a plan to reinvigorate the monastery and become a place for study and practice as well as to provide for the studies necessities of the neighboring villages. His students, among them Venerable Tulku Lama Pho (Lama Jampa Chojor), H.E. Venerable Lotok Tulku Jangchub Pelsang Khunkhap, Venerable Geshe Lharampa Lobsang Tendar, took on the responsibility to carry out their master's plans. They consulted about the plan to rebuild the old installations of the monastery with H.H. the Dalai Lama, who granted his support. Also the authorities of Arunachal Pradesh were consulted and they gave their approval and the permission to carry out the plans giving the name Geyje Norling Monastery Welfare Society. Also, they are planning to build a school for the monks and village people. So they can be sustained in their basic needs and be able to continue their studies and in this way to sustain | 375 |
Over the last few years, I have immensely enjoyed receiving my Better Homes & Gardens magazine and flipping through to see how many bloggers I know! Turning to the back cover and looking at the "I did it" feature reveals a fellow friend and blogger well over 60% of the time. Yay for bloggers and yay for magazines who feature bloggers!
For many of us who blog professionally, being featured in a national magazine is a fun "feather in<|fim_middle|> It's nice that BHG has finally featured your awesome talents in print, though you rock their website! Congrats!
You go girl! Way proud of you!
Yay this is so exciting Beth!! Congrats!
I caught that when I was reading BHG yesterday! I always get excited when I see something from "my bloggers" — my hubby thinks I'm crazy with all my imaginary friends!
Ha! So does mine Nancy. I'll always grab a shelter mag when we're in line at the grocery store and show him some pic or another and squeal, "EEK! I know her! Well…kind of. I read her blog!" He rolls his eyes at me. | the cap". I have been so proud of all of my bloggy friends and colleagues and all of their many "feathers"! I've been featured several times on BHG's online site, but I've never had the honor of being in print. Well don't blink because you might miss me, but I made a very teeny-tiny cameo in the August BHG. You can find my tips in the article, 30 Budget Decorating Tips & Tricks. Yes, I wish it was my kitchen being featured instead of my tips, but I'll take it! It's also fun being in the same article as my good friend's Sarah from Thrifty Decor Chick and Melissa from The Inspired Room. The article is bursting with bloggers, so be sure to notice!
Also in this issue is my lovely friend Sandra from Sawdust Girl and her daughter's room makeover! The August issue is BHG's budget decorating issue, so it's filled to the gills with bloggy goodness.
I'm so glad that our niche continues to receive national recognition for all of our hard work, tips, and tutorials! Keep it up DIY/Home bloggers, and thank you magazine editors for noticing :).
That's not a baby feature – it's legit! Totally counts! Congratulations! I just got my issue and haven't had a chance to devour it yet. 🙂 BHG is SO awesome for working with bloggers.
I loved seeing your sweet laundry room :). Such a thrill to see rooms I've featured end up in the mag!
Thank you Jennifer. It might be a baby feather but I'll take it and wear that feather proudly ;).
How cool is this??? I just picked up the August issue. I can't wait to say I "know" the author of the article!
Thank you so much Suzi!!
I saw it, Beth! I'm always excited to see names of people I "know." Good for you! I was recently featured on BHG.com for my fall mantel but to be in the print version is the REAL coup. Awesome!
Congrats Val! Yes, BHG is great with their blogger mantel features!
That's so awesome Beth! Congrats. I have to ask though, Do the magazines take the content off your blog and add it to the magazine? Do they contact you first? Just curious if it's a surprise or you know it's happening. We've had scouts contact us lately to shoot our homes but Mom and I laugh because our homes aren't even close to ready yet. We politely declined and promised to keep in touch when our homes are ready.
Yay! Beth. So exciting! Can't wait to congratulate you in person very soon! So wonderful how BHG features bloggers.
I saw you there! And Sandra too. Funny how blogging turns you into just a little bit if stalker. But a friendly one 🙂 Just wrapped the photo for the Oct "I Did It" and I am almost unable to contain my excitement at actually seeing it in print. Such fun.
I'll have to check it out. Congratulations!
Woo-hoo! We all know how FAB you are!!! | 637 |
Universally<|fim_middle|>The dessert - Wine-soaked water chestnut and mango cake with Sauvignon sorbet. This was the highlight of the meal with every element being a delicious treat in terms of texture, flavour and being a visual treat as well.
The festival is on till the end of the month. Yauatcha has a lovely ambience whether you dine there in the afternoon or at dinner. Service is friendly. What you must keep in mind though that Zongzhis are rice heavy and so you may not want to make a meal of only these. Choose to pair it with some options for the great a la carte menu that is on offer. My top picks of the Zongzhis were the sticky rice in lotus leaf and asparagus and the Pork Belly with Shiitake mushroom. A meal here is in the range of Rs 2500 for two. | , the celebration of a festival is centered around a lot of good food. After all what better to bring a family together than a wonderfully put together meal. Festive food is usually in keeping with traditions and the history of the festival itself. The great thing about Bangalore's Restaurants, especially the specialty ones, is that we, right here in the city, get to savour some of the best festive food around without having to get out of the country.
The month of June is dedicated to the Dragon Boat festival in China and is celebrated to commemorate the life and death of Chinese scholar Qu Yuan (Chu Yuan). Dragon Boat racing is an integral part of this national holiday of China. It is said to have originated when boats were taken out to look for the body of the scholar who reportedly drowned in the Milou River. Legend has it that packets of rice were thrown into the river to ensure that the fish did not eat the scholar's body. And thus the origin of the tradition of eating zongzhi, along with rice wine developed.
We were invited to Yauatcha to sample the the Zongzhi - steamed rice, layered with meat and vegetables. Each of these are wrapped in leaves and brought to the table in bamboo steamers. They are they unpacked right before you and the steaming goodness is all that is needed to whet the appetite.
The menu has been designed by Chef Wang Yixuan, Head Chef of Yauatcha, India. The festival is currently underway and will be on till the end of the month. There are six versions to choose from, 2 vegetarian and 4 meat based. We sampled each of six offerings. Here is a look at what we had.
Accompanying the meal is a Chandon Spritzer - with vodka, dry vermouth and lime. Its a citrusy drink that is light and makes for a nice accompaniment to the steaming zongzhis.
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Home owners, you may want to skip this one for now. Zillow.com allows home buyers to scope out the value of homes—including both those that are for sale and those that are happily occupied—in<|fim_middle|> (yes, they put a "z" in front of the word "estimate," apparently on purpose), which are the company's own estimates of a home's worth depending on various factors, such as previous appraisals, market conditions, and more.
Zillow Real Estate is available for free in the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch owners. | a neighborhood. The company boasts listings of more than 88 million U.S. homes, and now it's packaged all that data in a pocketable app.
Zillow Real Estate (iTunes link), uses the iPhone OS's GPS features to figure out where you are, then displays a customizable map of surrounding neighborhood homes and what they're worth. You can also search for a specific address, city, or ZIP code, and apply a hybrid view to display more data, like street names.
A list view also takes the map out of the picture. If a property is for sale, or has recently been sold, you can focus on the details of the house, even viewing any available photos. Users can also view Zillow's "Zestimates" | 153 |
Sarah Stewart, Birth Date: 28 May 1848, Death Date: 14 October 1922, <p>Daughter of William Stewart. She traveled with her father and her siblings. The Stewart family emigrated from England to New York by way of the ship <em>General McClellan</em>. They then continued their westward journey as part of the 1864 Rawlins Company. More research is needed to confirm her date of birth. Her married surname was "Smith."</p>
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Annie Thompson Stewart (Age: 24)
Elizabeth Stewart (Age: 18)
Hugh Stewart (Age: 13)
Thompson Stewart (Age: 10)
Martha Stewart (Age: 7)
Daughters of Utah Pioneers. History of Utah's Tooele County: From the Edge of the Great Basin Frontier (Tooele, UT: Transcript Bulletin Publishing, Inc., 2012).
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Though the Heavens Fall
A Collins-Burke Mystery
Emery, Anne
As 1995 dawns in the North of Ireland, Belfast is a city of army patrols, bombed-out buildings, and "peace walls" segregating one community from the other. But the IRA has called a ceasefire. So, it's as good a time as any for Monty Collins and Father Brennan Burke to visit the city: Monty to do a short gig in a law firm, and Brennan to reconnect with family. And it's a good time for Brennan's cousin Ronan to lay down arms and campaign for election in a future peacetime government. But the past is never past in Belfast, and it rises up to haunt them all: a man goes off a bridge on a dark, lonely road; a rogue IRA enforcer is shot; and a series of car bombs remains an unsolved crime. The trouble is compounded by a breakdown in communication: Brennan knows nothing about the secrets in a file on Monty's desk. And Monty has no idea what lies behind a late-night warning from the IRA about the Burke family. With a smoking gun at the center of it all, Brennan and Monty are on a collision course and will learn more than they ever wanted to know about what passes for law in 1995 Belfast. An inscription on a building south of the Irish border says it all: "Let justice be done though the heavens fall."
Publisher: Toronto, Ontario :, ECW,, 2018.
Characteristics: 421 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary: As 1995 dawns in the North of Ireland, Belfast is a city of army patrols, bombed-out buildings, and "peace walls" segregating one community from the other. But the IRA has called a ceasefire. So, it's as good a time as any for Monty Collins and Father Brennan Burke to visit the city: Monty to do a short gig in a law<|fim_middle|>en Nineties — Fiction.
Dublin (Ireland) — Fiction.
Ireland — Fiction. | firm, and Brennan to reconnect with family. And it's a good time for Brennan's cousin Ronan to lay down arms and campaign for election in a future peacetime government. But the past is never past in Belfast, and it rises up to haunt them all: a man goes off a bridge on a dark, lonely road; a rogue IRA enforcer is shot; and a series of car bombs remains an unsolved crime. The trouble is compounded by a breakdown in communication: Brennan knows nothing about the secrets in a file on Monty's desk. And Monty has no idea what lies behind a late-night warning from the IRA about the Burke family. With a smoking gun at the center of it all, Brennan and Monty are on a collision course and will learn more than they ever wanted to know about what passes for law in 1995 Belfast. An inscription on a building south of the Irish border says it all: "Let justice be done though the heavens fall."
Collins-Burke mystery series
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Priests — Fiction.
Murder — Investigation — Fiction.
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Amber Ainsworth, Web Producer
Published: December 27, 2019, 4:15 pm
Tags: Madison Heights, Oakland County, I-696, Hazmat
Test results confirm substance found seeping onto I-69<|fim_middle|> a writer and photographer who covers music and local beer, when she's not covering news. Amber is also a member of the Michigan National Guard. | 6 is hexavalent chromium
Officials say there is no threat to drinking water
A substance seeps onto I-696 in Madison Heights on Dec. 20, 2019. (WDIV)
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Test results confirm a green substance found seeping onto I-696 in Madison Heights last week is hexavalent chromium.
The substance was discovered on the eastbound side of the roadway, near the Couzens Road exit, on Dec. 20.
MORE: Everything we know about the green substance on I-696
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said there is no threat to drinking water, but that there are high levels of multiple contaminants in the soil and groundwater near the now-condemned Electro-Plating Services.
Chromium, trichloroethylene (TCE) and cyanide were all discovered near the building.
Hexavalent chromium was found at at 0.14 milligrams per liter. The standard for drinking water is 0.10 milligrams per liter.
The storm sewer eventually enters Lake St. Clair miles away, EGLE said. By the time the substance would get to the lake, "concentrations would be well below detectable levels although still a significant concern for incremental accumulation in the ecosystem," EGLE said.
Full testing data will be available next week.
Read more: Substance made famous by Erin Brockovich is what was seeping onto I-696
Officials said the substance is coming from the basement of Electro-Plating Services on 10 Mile Road, which was the site of a massive cleanup in 2016 due to improperly stored hazardous waste.
According to EGLE, the "release likely contributed contaminants to the storm sewer system before it was discovered."
The cleanup could take months, officials said.
Cleanup efforts underway include:
Daily vacuuming of nearby catch basins.
Maintenance and inspection of sump pumps collecting contaminated water from both inside the facility and on the highway embankment.
Daily monitoring of air in the building using hand-held monitors.
Preparing for the impact of rain and freezing weather.
Amber Ainsworth
Amber is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. She is | 463 |
Qatar Executive Recognized at Gulf Aviation Event for Outstanding Growth
Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive
Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways' corporate jet division, has been recognized at the annual Gulf Aviation Networking Event (GANE 2015) with an award for its outstanding growth since its foundation.
The annual Aviation Achievement Award recognizes players from commercial and business aviation as well as airports and aviation solution partners for their exceptional contributions to the region's aviation industry.
The award was presented to Qatar Executive against the backdrop of the division's major expansion across its entire service portfolio and operations, including the ground-breaking order for 30 Gulfstream aircraft in May, Qatar Airways said in a press release.
The first Gulfstream G650ER will join Qatar Executive's fleet in the last quarter of this year and strengthen the company's position as one of the premier private jet operators in the region and worldwide.
The order will triple Qatar Executive's fleet and establish Qatar Airways' business jet division as the largest Gulfstream operator in the Middle East.
"Being recognized for Qatar Executive's 'Outstanding Growth' is a significant achievement and proud moment for the national airline's corporate jet division," Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said.
"Winning this award is a great honor and testament to the hard work<|fim_middle|>-range fleet of eight modern Bombardier aircraft including three Challenger 605s, four Global 5000s and a Global XRS with a two cabin configuration and a capacity for up to 13 passengers. | which has been put into our corporate jet division, and we are looking forward to introducing our new Gulfstream G650ER into service as well as continuous service level enhancements for our most discerning customers," he added.
Qatar Executive currently operates a long | 52 |
Bill's track of the week: I Can't Dance
Bill's track of the week – personally selected by Bill himself – is the wonderful I Can't Dance taken from the Bill Wyman's Rhythm King's album Double Bill.
Perfect for a summer gathering no matter your foot shuffling ability, I Can't Dance features the vocal talents on the one-and-only Mr Georgie Fame and appeared in the Rhythm King's album Double Bill.
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Want to hear more? Buy The Kings Of Rhythm Volume 2: Keep On Truckin<|fim_middle|> Andy Fairweather Low, Georgie Fame, Chris Rea, George Harrison and on vocals the velvet voice of Miss Beverley Skeete. And, of course, Bill Wyman – the mastermind behind the album together with his writing and producing partner Terry 'Tex' Taylor.
The Rhythm Kings album contains six new compositions, as well as some old favourites including the classic, Love Letters, which was released as a CD single on 30th April 2001 and featured one of George Harrison's last performances before his tragic and untimely passing.
"The whole idea behind the band was to play music that we love, and I think you can hear and feel that on our records. It's also great to work with people I've known for many years. I hope that when you listen to Double Bill you will feel the rapport that we have," says Bill Wyman.
Buy The Kings Of Rhythm Volume 2: Keep On Truckin' featuring the album Double Bill from Bill's official online store. | ' which features the album Double Bill.
Double Bill features star-studded performances from some of the greatest artists in contemporary music, including: Albert Lee, Gary Brooker, Martin Taylor, Ray Cooper, | 40 |
Single story living at its best. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage offers so much. Beautiful foyer, tall vaulted ceilings, open concept, shiplap and trim throughout. The very sizable kitchen, with gas range and Frigidaire<|fim_middle|> room, attic for storage, and laundry zone, can't be missed. Home includes custom blinds, gutters, irrigation system, fireplace, WiFi- thermostats and more. The large deck and screened-in porch which backs up to the canal makes enjoying the quiet back area easy and room for a pool. Enjoy the peace and tranquility while being so close to all Southern Shores has to offer. Information is deemed accurate and to be confirmed. | appliances is fit for a chef. The eating nook faces the canal and exits to the deck. The master suite has a walk-in closet, tray ceiling, large tiled shower, and private deck. The nicely sized bedrooms share a great Jack & Jill bathroom. The 4th bedroom is a large "frog" (finished room over garage) with a full bath and plenty of storage. The office, closets, powder | 84 |
Shop and Crop: MY MINDS EYE - IN BLOOM KIT.
I hope you are having some good July weather, for me, the days have been quite glorious but<|fim_middle|> gold bead trim makes a wonderful bunting too..
You can find this Kit in the SHOP AND CROP KIT SUBSCRIPTION section of the SHOP AND CROP SCRAPBOOKING SHOP . This kit has so much in it, I am sure I will be able to get a few more layouts created with these gorgeous My Minds Eye papers and embellishments.
There is so much to see in the SHOP AND CROP SCRAPBOOKING SHOP and beautiful Kits being added each month. Remember to use my code LC5 for a sweet discount on your order.. | the nights have been getting chilly!!
I would like to share with you two layouts I created using beautiful papers from My Minds Eye and this kit was also available at the Brisbane Craft Show in June.. If you missed the kit then, you can get this kit at the SHOP AND CROP KIT SUBSCRIPTION at the Shop.
My first layout is suitable for a 4 by 6 inch portrait style photo and also uses the chipboard stickers and brads contained in the kit.. I loved the bold patterns and beautiful chunky chipboard stickers.
The Floral Brads are so pretty!!
I loved the black paper with the gold spots... so elegant!!
Such pretty papers in this kit, and you get an abundance of embellishments to use.
The second layout uses a 4 by 6 portrait style photo and I was inspired by the elegance of the papers to create a layout using a Wedding Photo of my beautiful Mum..
We create a lovely bunting across the top corner using the string beads and mini roses..
I loved the sweet gold chipboard hearts too..
I love the mix of black and gold and pink in the papers, the lace in the Kit adds such a feminine touch and the | 238 |
Best Hotels with Free Breakfast in Maine
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U.S<|fim_middle|> access. Previous guests appreciate homey services like free cookies every afternoon and complimentary breakfast, but what really draws them to The Bayview is the customer service. Visitors can't help but parise the hotel's staff members for their friendly, accommodating behavior. But before you book, you should note that The Bayview closes during the winter months, only accepting reservations between late May and mid-October.
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The Captain Lord Mansion
This family-owned property is situated in a small neighborhood just east of the river in Kennebunkport, Maine. The staff members running the Captain Lord Mansion receive heaps of praise from recent guests for their welcoming demeanors and helpfulness. At this property, you'll find ornately decorated rooms complete with memory foam mattresses, minifridges, complimentary Wi-Fi and gas fireplaces. Guests here also have complimentary access to snowshoes, bikes, beach chairs and towels, and visitors are invited to sample from the extensive wine cellar. Meanwhile, the Day Spa pampers visitors with soothing treatments like deep tissue massages and body rubs. Guests particularly love the decadent, three-course breakfasts, which are included in the room rates.
Camden Harbour Inn
Camden, ME
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Amid Maine's Victorian-style bed-and-breakfasts, the Camden Harbour Inn stands apart with its sleek interior furnishings and top-notch amenities (including flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers and in some cases private balconies and gas fireplaces). And that's not all this coastal retreat has to offer: The hotel's award-winning Natalie's restaurant serves up local Maine fare and the tranquil spa offers a wide range of replenishing treatments. Recent guests say this inn sets the bar in excellence – from its exquisite setting to its exceptionally attentive staff. You'll find this Relais & Châteaux retreat just steps from downtown Camden, conveniently located near a small beach, boutique shops and other recreational facilities.
Balance Rock Inn
The Balance Rock Inn is quintessential Maine. The hotel sits just steps away from the serene waters of Frenchman's Bay in Bar Harbour, offering panoramic bay views from multiple points in the property. And the idyllic cottage look isn't just for kicks: The Balance Rock Inn previously served as a family summer cottage back in the early 1900s. And when you take a look at your room, you may feel as though you've traveled back in time. Accommodations are classic in decor and bright in color palette, with most rooms featuring white floral patterned wallpaper and intricately carved wood furniture. Guests often describe rooms as cozy and well-appointed, thanks to flat-screen TVs, bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, complimentary in-room bottled water, free Wi-Fi access and furnished decks, among other features. Outside your digs, you'll find an outdoor heated pool, a small fitness center and The Veranda Bar, a favorite among recent visitors, who recommended ordering a drink at the bar and then grabbing a seat next to the outdoor fire pit on the patio (especially at sunset). Guests were impressed with the bar's beverages and food, and many complimented the free breakfast, too. And while there are few dining spots on-site other eateries are just a short walk away.
The Breakwater Inn & Spa
The Breakwater Inn & Spa is an ideal retreat for visitors seeking a quiet getaway to Kennebunkport, Maine. This hotel – originally built in the 1880s – showcases the area's serene surroundings from its perch along the Kennebunkport River. (Guests considering a stay here should note that, because of the hotel's older roots, there is no elevator in the inn building, but there is an elevator in the spa building.) Rooms and suites are outfitted in nautical sky blue, rich navy and stark white hues and feature pillow-top beds, and free wireless internet access. Also complimentary: The use of the hotel's bikes. If you'd rather stay on-site, work up a sweat at the fitness studio and follow it up with a treatment like a facial, massage or manicure at the spa. Once you're ready for some food, Stripers Waterside Restaurant serves up savory seafood dishes with sunset views. (Note: The restaurant is open on a limited schedule in the offseason.)
Stage Neck Inn
Perched on a small peninsula that juts into York Harbor in Maine, this boutique inn wins over visitors with its picturesque locale. The Stage Neck Inn's Colonial-style guest rooms boast sea views, and you can watch boats bob in the harbor while enjoying fresh lobster on the Sandpiper's outdoor terrace, or from the other on-site dining venues, Shearwater and Outdoor Terrace. Plus, all accommodations come with coffee makers, minifridges, Wi-Fi access and cozy terrycloth robes, though several recent guests thought the rooms could use an update. The inn also houses two pools (one indoor, one outdoor), a full-service spa and two clay tennis courts. But for many, it's the inn's quality customer service that clinches the deal; several guests highlight the front desk and restaurant staff as particularly friendly.
The Daniel
With just 24 rooms, this hotel appeals to travelers looking for a quiet getaway to Brunswick, Maine. Located about 26 miles north of Portland, along the banks of the Androscoggin River, The Daniel was originally built in 1819 and began operation as a hotel in the 1980s. The property and its rooms were renovated in 2013 and recent guests were complimentary of the updated accommodations. Rooms include desks, minifridges and free Wi-Fi access, and some have doors that lead to a small Juliet balcony. Property-wide amenities all guests can enjoy range from the whirlpool and sauna to the fitness room and guest pantry stocked with snacks and drinks. For a full dinner, visitors can sit down at Coast Bar + Bistro, which features a rotating seasonal menu of Maine specialties. Plus, the restaurant and lounge welcome live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Past guests of The Daniel raved about the food at the restaurant, as well as the tasty complimentary breakfast, and said the staff members were accommodating and friendly.
The Bayview
Set in a serene area in northern Bar Harbor, the appropriately named The Bayview boasts panoramic views of Frenchman Bay and nearby Acadia National Park. Guest rooms are simple yet spacious, featuring private balconies and free wireless internet | 1,297 |
Pipeline company Enbridge to raise dividend by nearly 10 per cent
December 10, 2019 CanadianInvestor
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. is raising its dividend by nearly 10 per cent.
The pipeline company says it will start paying a quarterly dividend of 81 cents, effective March 1, up from its previous rate of 73.8 cents.
The shares will have a yield of about 6.3 per cent, based on Enbridge's closing share price on Monday.
In its outlook for 2020, Enbridge says it expects earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of about $13.7 billion.
Distributable cash flow per share for 2020 is expected<|fim_middle|>Enbridge chief executive Al Monaco says the company's emphasis in the near term will be on capital efficient in-franchise growth and executing its secured capital projects.
"Over the medium to longer term, Enbridge's diversified asset base, integrated infrastructure networks and extensive reach provide us with many opportunities to extend growth," Monaco says.
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The Fiber Service Provider Certification recognizes operators for their commitment to ensuring customers receive the fastest, most reliable broadband services—connectivity delivered over "future-proof" fiber networks. If you are a network operator member of the Fiber Broadband Association and have marketed 70% or more fiber networks to households, you are eligible! Learn more and apply now, or see who's certified.
Certification as a CFHP indicates a professional level of technical competence in fiber to the home technologies. Certification consists of demonstrating knowledge and familiarity with FTTH architecture, network design, deployment technology and operational skills. Click on the title above to learn more about the CFHP program<|fim_middle|> members and their customers, further demonstrating how FBA adds value for its membership. | and courses offered by Light Brigade. Fiber Broadband Members will receive 15% off all Light Brigade courses.
Certification consists of demonstrating knowledge and familiarity with FTTH Passive Optical Network (PON) and Active Ethernet (AE) architectures, Outside Plant design, and deployment technologies. Click on the title above to learn more about the FTTx-OSP program and courses offered by Light Brigade. Fiber Broadband Members will receive 15% off all Light Brigade courses.
A comprehensive and branded explainer on the fiber industry, the importance of fiber, and its implications for 5G. This launch presents an exciting opportunity to position FBA as a thought leader in fiber and in the telecommunications industry more broadly. The Fiber Guide also can serve as a resource for FBA | 156 |
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With more than $850 million invested in U.S.-based real estate projects, AVANA Capital wanted to gain national recognition as an attractive alternative to traditional bank financing.
AVANA Capital hired Susan Greene, a public relations copywriter in Florida,<|fim_middle|> the community."
AVANA Capital agreed with Field of Dreams' assessment that an upscale indoor sports complex in Manalapan, NJ would meet many needs. "The project had all the right elements," explained Payal Bhatia, loan underwriter for AVANA Capital. "The large youth population in the area and limited space for local sports events pointed to unsatisfied demand," Bhatia said.
AVANA Capital also noted that Mini-Sportika had already outgrown its rented space and that the full-sized Sportika would employ 75 staff members when complete.
Once AVANA Capital underwrote the full $11.5 million amount, the project was submitted to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and approved as an SBA 504 loan.
Seeking to create "the ultimate sports experience," the Field of Dreams team decided the Sportika complex would include:
1 soccer field, also usable for lacrosse, football, etc.
1 outdoor turf field
Turf areas for baseball training
7 basketball courts, also usable for volleyball, field hockey, etc.
4 rooms for birthday parties, yoga, meetings, etc.
3,000 sq. ft. TV lounge
Academic Center for tutoring
3,000 sq. ft. for personal training
"This facility will strengthen our community," Hocheiser said. "We want to help young people develop a healthy, active lifestyle and gain skills for success on and off the field. We hope to inspire athletes of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential."
Field of Dreams broke ground on Sportika in March 2016. Construction should be complete by late December 2016.
Hochieser and the Field of Dreams team believe Sportika New Jersey is only the first of many Sportika franchises to be built across the U.S.
AVANA Capital supports the plan for more Sportikas. "We're excited to be involved at the ground floor of this endeavor," said Sanat Patel, co-founder and CSO of AVANA Capital. "Our flexibility as a non-bank lender allows us to work with entrepreneurs and fund promising ventures like Sportika that benefit local communities, grow the economy and generate jobs."
About AVANA Capital
AVANA Capital is a nationwide commercial real estate lender specializing in SBA financing for niche businesses. Founded in 2002, the company has funded $850 million in loans, resulting in 9,000 jobs created and saved across the country.
Very happy with the level of writing
The article and press release you wrote about the Sportika project are great, thank you!!! We're very happy with the level of writing you provided for these pieces, and feel that they tell the story of this project really well. We have 3 more stories we want you to write.
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Contact Susan Greene, PR copywriter, to discuss creating press releases and other publicity tools for your business. | to create feature articles and press releases about some of its more significant investments. The write-ups positioned AVANA as instrumental in helping large projects come to fruition, particularly those that would benefit their community and create jobs.
The feature articles and press releases Susan wrote were widely distributed and published. AVANA Capital gained recognition for its work and increased its visibility to potential borrowers/clients.
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AVANA Capital Provides $11.5MM to Fund Sportika
Construction Underway on Tri-state Area's Largest Indoor Youth Sports Complex
GLENDALE, AZ, July 8, 2016 — AVANA Capital has provided an $11.5 million loan to Field of Dreams, LLC, which is using the funds to build a youth sports complex in Manalapan, NJ. Named Sportika, the two-story, 170,000 square foot complex will be the largest youth sports facility in the tri-state area.
The site for Sportika spans 22 acres on Woodward Road, near the intersection of Route 33. Soccer, baseball and basketball will be the core sports with other sports introduced over time.
"The idea for Sportika came out of my frustration with sub-par sports facilities for my three kids," said David Hocheiser, founder of Field of Dreams. "The existing sports complexes in the area were over-utilized and under-equipped. Demand existed for a facility with superior amenities."
To test their idea, Field of Dreams opened a temporary location called "Mini-Sportika" in Howell, NJ in 2014. This proof-of-concept facility soon had 40 teams of players in various sports and used 25,000 square feet of space.
With confidence in their concept, the Field of Dreams team approached AVANA Capital to fund the construction of a full-sized Sportika. "AVANA understood our business model from inception," Hocheiser said. "They recognized that our project would touch thousands of families in a positive way and add jobs to | 415 |
Matrix Revolutions (2003)
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Ultimate J/A shipper!
Only 10 days to the Revolutions!!!
Only 9 more days to the Revolutions!
Spudnik
just watch somfun happen on days 8, 7, and 5.
timdgreat
9 days and i already have two tickets to go see it on the 5th one right after the other, with enough time to be first in line of course
but its sad they arent playing a midnight showing :rolly2:
I think it's pretty cool that they're shooting for a same-time world-wide release. It opens at 6 am here on the West Coast. I will probably have to wait until the afternoon to see it though... rl issues, ya know, especially work.
That's only ONE MORE WEEK!
:rolly2: :circle: :blah: :rain: :rotate: :gaptooth:
I have my tickets! Do you have your's?
:rolly2: ............. :rolly2: ................. :rolly2: ............... :rolly2:
That's just how excitied I am! Maybe I'll have to watch The Matrix and Reloaded again this weekend....
(As if I needed a reason.) :twirl:
yeah and im so happy, got wed off to , and im getting paid for it , gotta love comp hours, why arent they doing a midnight showing though :rolly2:
Here'sthe press release, tim
BURBANK, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
WARNER BROS. PICTURES AND VILLAGE ROADSHOW PICTURES
TO MAKE CINEMA HISTORY
WITH GLOBAL UNVEILING OF THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS ON NOVEMBER 5,
MAKING THE FILM AVAILABLE TO FANS AROUND THE WORLD
AT THE SAME MOMENT IN TIME
Through IMAX Digital Re-Mastering Technology, Highly Anticipated Film Will Also
Debut in IMAX® Theatres in the U.S. on November 5, Marking the First Time a
Major Live Action Movie is Released Concurrently in 35MM and IMAX's Format
Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures will unveil THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, the final explosive chapter in the blockbuster MATRIX trilogy, at the exact same moment in time in every major city around the world on November 5. This unprecedented distribution scenario will make the highly anticipated film available to fans simultaneously at 6 a.m. in Los Angeles, 9 a.m. in New York, 2 p.m. in London, 5 p.m. in Moscow, 11 p.m. in Tokyo and at corresponding times in over 50 additional countries worldwide. The announcement was made today<|fim_middle|>ubinek said. "We thank our exhibitors for their unqualified support in staging this extraordinary event."
"The zero hour simultaneous opening of REVOLUTIONS once again positions the Matrix films as the cutting edge experience in motion pictures," Fellman added. "Audiences came out to see THE MATRIX RELOADED in record numbers, and we appreciate the enthusiasm, collaboration and support of our exhibitors in helping us bring THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS to audiences on November 5."
"We received such an overwhelming response to RELOADED from audiences around the globe that the Wachowski Brothers wanted to give our fans the chance to experience the final piece of the Matrix puzzle at the same time in every major city worldwide," said Joel Silver, producer of the phenomenal Matrix trilogy. "It's an incredibly complex and exciting venture that furthers the Wachowskis' vision and underscores the trilogy's theme of integration."
To date, THE MATRIX RELOADED has earned over $734 million in worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing film of 2003 and the highest-grossing R-rated film in history, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, RELOADED scored the record for the largest single week ever with $158.2 million and reached $150 million in a record-breaking six days domestically; internationally, it is the 10th highest grossing film of all-time, and is the first film in history to gross more than $100 million in a single weekend.
FANS TO EXPERIENCE THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS,
DIGITALLY RE-MASTERED FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST SCREENS,
AT IMAX THEATRES DAY & DATE WITH FILM'S 35MM RELEASE
In conjunction with the REVOLUTIONS worldwide distribution event, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS: The IMAX Experience will debut at IMAX Theatres in the United States on November 5. This marks the first time a major Hollywood live-action event film is released concurrently in 35mm and IMAX's revolutionary 15/70 format.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures previously collaborated with IMAX on the hugely successful release of THE MATRIX RELOADED: The IMAX Experience, which debuted on 39 IMAX screens on June 6, launching three weeks after the 35mm theatrical release of THE MATRIX RELOADED on May 15. THE MATRIX RELOADED: The IMAX Experience later expanded to 54 IMAX screens throughout North America and 12 screens internationally, grossing $12.4 million worldwide to date.
"Following the unprecedented audience response and box office performance of THE MATRIX RELOADED: The IMAX Experience, we couldn't be happier to offer fans the chance to see THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS: The IMAX Experience on the same day as we open REVOLUTIONS in 35mm," Dan Fellman said.
Like THE MATRIX RELOADED: The IMAX Experience, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS: The IMAX Experience has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® through revolutionary and proprietary IMAX® DMR™ (Digital Re-mastering) technology. IMAX Theatres offer unequalled clarity and intensity of image as audiences experience one of the biggest films of the year on screens up to eight stories tall and 120 feet wide, and surrounded by 12,000 watts of pure digital sound.
In THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, the final chapter in the MATRIX trilogy, the rebels' long quest for freedom culminates in an explosive battle. As the Machine Army wages devastation on Zion, its citizens mount an aggressive defense – but can they stave off the relentless swarm of Sentinels long enough for Neo to harness the full extent of his powers and end the war?
Written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers and produced by Joel Silver, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Jada Pinkett Smith.
THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS will be released worldwide on November 5 by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
Domestic Publicity
Jan Craft 818-954-2279
Jan.Craft@warnerbros.com
International Publicity
Mic Kramer 818-954-6597
Mic.Kramer@warnerbros.com
Sorry I missed 5, but...
Only 4 more days to the REVOLUTIONS!!!
Payday always gets in the way of my brain working properly, so all I did online yesterday was check on the status of my automatic deposit. :blush:
But there are only 4 more days until Matrix Revolutions comes out!!! :rolly2: ... :rolly2: ... :rolly2:
Two in one!
I tried to log in yesterday and this morning, but no Ascifi :crying:
So here's two day's worth:
Only 3 days until the Revolutions!!!
Thanks for waiting.
Only ONE more day
to the Revolutions!!!!!
:rolly2: .. :aliengray .. :circle: .. :flash: .. :rain: .. :naughty: .. :hjbigeyes .. :freak1: .. :twirl:
Couldn't resist
Only 17 hours until the Revolutions!!!!!
now we're into hourly reports?
Hey, I warned you that I was obsessed :nuts: with this, right? Right?
:disturbed
only 11 hours 45 minutes till i see it Starts hyperventilating:rolly2:
Only TWO HOURS until the Revolutions!!!!!
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finally revolutions has come :rolly2:
Yep, and like you Tim, I watched it twice today.
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Modern states rarely go to war with each other. Instead, they battle non-state groups such as al-Qaedaand ISIS. Such groups, however weak militarily, will continue to pose the threat of terrorism, feeding the narrative of a "clash of civilisations" between the West and Islam. Yet the greater risk for the future will come from cyberwarfare and potentially robotic weaponry. Meanwhile, the world's politicians will need toguard against complacency: the danger is that the United Nations and other institutions created to foster peace after the second world war are already weakening.
"There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited." Perhaps the wisdom of Sun Tzu's much-quoted aphorism is now dawning on the various governments and armies who have committed such blood and treasure to the conflicts of this 21st century in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Yemen — quite apart from the wars that, decades after their inception, still scar much of central Africa.
Trump's 2012 tweet makes an obvious point. It is absurd that the war in Afghanistan, beginning with US and British airstrikes in October 2001, is now four times longer than America's involvement in the second world war. After all, unlike WWII, the Afghan conflict, whatever its repercussions, does not threaten global civilization. And yet Trump<|fim_middle|> citizens to recognise and safeguard the extraordinary gains made since the ending of the Second World War. In the ensuing decades the world's population has tripled but poverty has fallen so dramatically that fewer than 10% now live in what the World Bank calls "extreme poverty". Much of the credit must go to the institutional architecture — notably the United Nations, NATO and the EU — set up to consolidate peace and rebuild a shattered world. There will always be wars, hopefully more minor than major. Yet it would be tragic if the institutions that have kept the world more at peace than at war were now allowed to decay in today's atmosphere of resurgent nationalism and populism.
Andrews, John. "War and Peace (and in between)." In The Age of Perplexity. Rethinking The World we knew. Madrid: BBVA, 2017. | , like Obama and George W Bush before him, is unable to "declare victory and leave", to paraphrase the cynical advice of Senator George Aiken as America became bogged down in its Vietnam war.
The reality is that very few wars are simple, and arguably even fewer are quickly decisive. When France and Britain led the charge in March 2011 to oust Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi (the USA was famously "leading from behind" in the words of one White House official), the mgion, ilitary operation seemed both simple and, with the death of Qaddafi in October, decisive. Yet Libya then became a "failed state", used as a transit point for thousands of migrants to cross the Mediterranean in search of a better life in Europe — and those migrants now challenge the cohesion, and indeed the values, of the European Union.
One problem, noted over the centuries by even the kindest of observers, is that the instinct to commit violence is fundamental to mankind (and, according to today's scientists, is exercised much more frequently than in other mammals). A related problem is that violent action is so often presented as a tempting solution to any "Gordian knot" created by endless diplomatic wrangling. As Britain demonstrated in the 19th century in its approach to China and Egypt, "gunboat diplomacy" — with military action either threatened or implemented — is a seductive policy for any superpower.
Politicians become hostage to the "CNN Efect" when their voters – emotionally moved by the pictures on their screens – demand that "something must be done".
But it cannot any longer be as effective, even for the American superpower (or 'hyperpower', as Hubert Védrine, France's former foreign minister, once termed the United States). One reason is the restraint imposed by the institutional architecture constructed in the wake of the Second World War. The United Nations, the World Trade Organisation, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the International Criminal Court: all create impediments to immediate, direct and unilateral action — even for the United States, a country that has yet to ratify the Law of the Sea and refuses to sign up to the ICC even though it helped to create it.
A second restraint is the power of the media — especially television and, increasingly, "social media" on the internet. Back in 1968 Walter Cronkite, the anchorman of the CBS network, made a reporting trip to Vietnam that discredited the optimism promoted by America's generals. The result was to increase the American people's disaffection with both the war and their politicians. As President Lyndon Johnson put it, "If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost middle America" — and soon afterwards LBJ decided not to run for re-election.
If one anchorman in an age when three giant TV networks selected and dominated the coverage of the news in America can have such an effect, imagine the pressures on today's politicians: a myriad of TV channels pumping out news and opinion 24-hours a day. At the same time social media, from YouTube to Facebook, will be doing the same for a third of the world's population. In 1982 the British authorities were able to exert tight control on reporting of the war to recapture the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas for the Argentines) in the south Atlantic. Today, such restrictions are technologically impossible when an iPhone can transmit TV-quality images from anywhere in the world.
The lesson is simple: politicians become hostage to the "CNN effect", when their voters — emotionally moved by the pictures on their screens — demand that "something must be done". In a democracy it is a brave government that ignores the call and waits for the electorate to become bored and for the cameras to turn their lenses elsewhere. Authoritarian regimes do not feel the same pressure, but even the absolutist monarchy of Saudi Arabia has become uncomfortably aware of the reputational damage caused by its involvement from January 2015 in the Yemeni civil war. TV reports of starving children and devastated towns, coupled with the news that by August 2017 cholera had affected 500,000 Yemenis, make American and other western voters question the morality of selling arms to Saudi Arabia and its allies in the Gulf.
Wars are created by many, often overlapping factors: nations come to blows over ideology, religion, ethnic differences, territory, natural resources — and increasingly the impact of climate change will become a spur for conflict. At times even the personality and ambition of a single individual will drive a nation into battle — as with Hitler in the second world war and Saddam Hussein in the Iraq-Iran war of the 1980s. But the cliché is that war is, or at least should be, a last resort.
That notion is integral to the concept of a "just war", by which Saint Augustine's logic has given many a government over the centuries the justification to summon their citizens to a foreign battlefield. In some cases, notably the Second World War, the criteria for a just war were clearly met; in others, for example the invasion of Iraq in 2003, they were not. Hans Blix, the UN diplomat searching for Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, had argued in vain that more time was needed — yet President George W Bush and Britain's Tony Blair were happy to announce that the "last resort" was all that remained.
Intrinsic to the just-war concept is the need for a "just cause": war can only be justified as a response to a wrong suffered. But since it is the wronged nation that determines the casus belli, there is plenty of room for interpretation. Perhaps the most egregious example is the "War of Jenkins' Ear" (known as the Guerra del Asiento to the Spaniards), when British ships in 1739 attacked Spanish ships in the Caribbean. The pretext was to seek redress for the wrong suffered by Robert Jenkins, a British sea captain whose ear had been cut off by the commander of a Spanish patrol boat off the coast of Florida. But the redress was a very long time coming: Jenkins had lost his ear in 1731.
If it suited 18th century Britain to see a casus belli only when convenient, what of America and other nations in the 21st century? The behaviour of North Korea's Kim Jong Un provides one invitation after another to the United States and its allies in northeast Asia to abandon diplomacy and resort to war. But it is their choice whether or not to accept that invitation. When North Korea (or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to use its laughable official title) on August 29th 2017 sent a ballistic missile over Japan, the government of Shinzo Abe could reasonably have claimed the DPRK's action constituted a casus belli.
But it is hard to see how such a reaction would have benefited Japan and its people. The hard reality is that any war in the region would have devastating consequences. At the very least, casualties could run to hundreds of thousands, and probably many millions, and the material damage would take years to repair. At the worst, northeast Asia would be plunged into a nuclear conflagration engulfing the Korean peninsula, Japan, China, Russia and — by virtue of its treaty obligations — the United States. Prime minister Abe rightly commented: "The outrageous act of firing a missile over our country is an unprecedented, serious and grave threat and greatly damages regional peace and security." But rather than issuing a military threat to the DPRK (in any case difficult under the terms of the "peace constitution" adopted by Japan after its defeat in the Second World War), Abe merely called for "increased pressure on North Korea in cooperation with the international community".
Activists of the NGO 'International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)' wear masks of US President Trump and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jon-un while posing with a mock missile in front of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea embassy in Berlin in September of 2017.
Let us hope so. As Churchill famously declared, "jaw-jaw" is preferable to "warwar" (his actual words were "meeting jaw to jaw is better than war"). Certainly, organisations exist for plenty of relevant jaw-jaw, from the United Nations (where, significantly, each permanent veto-wielding member of the Security Council is a nuclear power), to the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum and the Association of South-East Asian Nations. The fact that North Korea, seemingly exultant in its status as a pariah nation, belongs to the UN and few other international bodies need not be a worry. After all, the common assumption is that Kim's ambition is not to invade others but simply to keep himself and his regime in power — in which case there must surely be diplomatic room to keep Kim in check, even if it involves what Trump calls "extortion money".
If the Korean crisis were to lead to war rather than words, it would be a rare event in recent history: in contrast to earlier centuries — including the first half of the 20th century — most wars are no longer between states. Instead, they involve states fighting against non-state actors, such as al-Qaeda; or they are civil wars; or they are wars — as in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya — in which states join in coalitions to combat a foe collectively deemed worthy of their punishment. When one nation goes to war against another, as Russia and Georgia did for a mere five days in 2008, it is very much the exception.
The reasons are not mysterious. The Second World War ended with the defeat of fascism, but with the contest between capitalism and communism yet to be resolved. Given that the leading antagonists — the USA and the Soviet Union — were (and remain) the world's largest possessors of nuclear weapons, the contest could only be waged by proxy, especially in the developing world. The conflicts and coups d'etat in southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America all have their origins in the rivalry of the two superpowers. Even this century's war in Afghanistan can be traced back to that rivalry, as America (along with allies such as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan) helped finance and arm the mujahideen in the 1980s to expel Soviet troops from the country.
Today´s western leaders are a generation untouched by World War and, as Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have shown, perhaps to blithe about the consequences of war.
With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the near-disappearance of communism (the Chinese Communist Party makes no secret of China's conversion to capitalism), the proxy wars that had pitted the White House against the Kremlin ended a generation ago. If there is an equivalent today, it is perhaps the struggle for influence in the Middle East between Saudi Arabia, the Arab leader of the Sunni Muslim world, and Iran, the non-Arab head of Shia Islam: their money, weapons and propaganda all inflame conflicts — notably the Syrian civil war — waged mainly by others and poisoned by religious sectarianism.
However terrible today's conflicts are for those directly affected, the world as a whole feels comfortable enough. Thanks to the European Union, armed conflict between France and Germany — which had three dreadful wars within a century — has long been inconceivable. War between Israel and its Arab neighbours is extremely unlikely (and yet in the 1960s and '70s pessimists worried their antagonism might escalate to a third world war). China and India have a common interest in ensuring that border disagreements in the Himalayas do not lead to a repeat of their month-long war of 1962. Even Pakistan and India (both possessors of nuclear weapons) seem unlikely in the 21st century to turn to full-scale war, despite their simmering — and often violent — dispute over Kashmir and despite the various terrorist attacks on India originating in Pakistan.
Yet a comfortable world is also a dangerously complacent one. It is true that wars between states are rare, and virtually non-existent between democracies (though Russia and Georgia, with their pretensions to democracy, would doubtless dispute this). And it is certainly true that as such wars have dwindled in number, so — thanks to better medical care and generally lighter weaponry — have the casualties of war. The average annual death toll in the Second World War was at least 10 million; by contrast, according to researchers at America's Brown University, the total directly killed between 2001 and July 2016 by the war in Afghanistan was a "mere" 111,442.
But what if Trump's rhetoric and Kim's provocations go a step too far? What good will the UN be if a war involving the Korean peninsula draws the US and China — both permanent members of the Security Council — into military confrontation? Today's western leaders are a generation untouched by world war and, as Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have shown, perhaps too blithe about the consequences of war. The idea that "mutually assured destruction" would keep the world safe from a nuclear war no longer looks as convincing when Russia muses about the use of tactical nuclear weapons should there be a military attempt to reverse its 2014 annexation of Crimea.
Each year world governments spend fortunes on armaments: over $370 billion in 2015, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which also calculates that in 2016 defence budgets accounted for almost $1.8 trillion — equal to some 2.2% of the world's gross domestic product. Those staggering figures reflect not just the responsibility of any state to defend its citizens but also the lobbying power of what President Dwight Eisenhower in his farewell address to the American people in 1961 called "the militaryindustrial complex".
Whether the spending is sensible is a question that is both political and economic. For example, in Britain critics say that Trident, the country's submarine-based nuclear missile system, is both expensive — annual running costs are around $2.6 billion — and futile, since Britain has a "no first use" policy and they cannot imagine any prime minister ordering a retaliatory nuclear strike. But Trident's supporters point out that it guarantees Britain a seat at the "top table" (for example in the Security Council), and is the ultimate deterrent to an aggressor. They add, too, that the nuclear-defence sector employs around 30,000.
Such wrangling over money, jobs and military effectiveness is hardly new, but the irony is that the digital age is creating "cyber" weapons that are both cheap and arguably more powerful than all traditional arms. The Stuxnet computer virus — devised, it seems, by American and Israeli experts — set back Iran's nuclear programme by months or even years and so helped pave the way for the Iran nuclear deal of 2015. A cyber-attack on Estonia in 2007 more or less closed down the country's financial sector and came close to paralysing the government in Tallin.
Since the cyber-attack on Estonia followed the government's decision to move a Soviet-era war memorial, the assumption is that Russia was the cyber-aggressor. But there is no proof — nor is there any absolute certainty in any of the cyberattacks that have taken place in the last decade, for example on European banks or Britain's National Health Service. It is beyond doubt that the USA, China, North Korea and Israel all have powerful cyber-weaponry, but any attack can just as easily be blamed on a clever teenage hacker operating from his bedroom. "Fake news" supporting Trump in the 2016 U.S. election turned out to come from computer-savvy and money-minded youngsters in a small city in Macedonia (the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as Greece insists on calling the country). Meanwhile, deniability is important: NATO's article V, the collective defence commitment under which an attack on one member — such as Estonia — is an attack on all, was designed not for the malware of the internet but for military attacks by identifiable enemies.
The digital Age is creating "cyber" weapons that are both cheap and arguably more powerful than all traditional arms.
Conventional warfare, with its armies, navies and air forces, is not about to disappear: it will always make sense to occupy an enemy's territory with troops. But the advantage of cyberwar, quite apart from the difficulty of identifying the assailant, is the absence of physical casualties. "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting," as Sun Tzu observed some 2,500 years before the internet. The Chinese general would surely have applauded Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump in their use of missile-equipped drones, where the operator is safely ensconced thousands of miles from their targets in countries such as Pakistan and Afghanistan. Doubtless he would be intrigued by the prospect of autonomous weapons, using advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to select their own targets. But as a philosopher as well as a general he might well share the ethical misgivings of Elon Musk and others in their call for a ban on robotic warfare.
But if cyberwar defines most future wars, it will be only part of the definition. In the political crisis, and eventual armed conflict in Ukraine, Russia has used cyber tactics but has added propaganda, has fabricated news stories and has sent Russian troops disguised — thanks to their lack of identifying insignia — as civilians into combat in the east of the country on behalf of its pro-Russia secessionists. The process has come to be known as "hybrid war", and it is bound to be used not just by Vladimir Putin's Russia but by others too. After all, propaganda and "fake news" are as old as war itself: witness their use in the wars of the 20th century, from the First World War onto the Vietnam War.
In 1993 Samuel Huntington, a leading American political scientists, wrote an article in Foreign Affairs arguing that future wars would be fought not between nations but between cultures. "The Clash of Civilizations?" identified a clutch of cultures: Western; Latin American; Islamic; Confucian; Hindu; Slavic-Orthodox (i.e. the Christianity of Russia and Eastern Europe); Japanese; and, possibly, African. Huntington's thesis, later turned into a book, was a bracing rebuff to the assertion in The National Interest by his former student, Francis Fukuyama, that the world had reached "the end of history", since the collapse of communism marked "the end point of mankind's ideological evolution and the universalisation of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government".
Confronted by the dismal realities of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Fukuyama, who had been part of the neo-conservative camp so influential in the presidency of George W. Bush, has since admitted that the triumph of Western liberal democracy may have to wait. But does that mean that Huntington's thesis, dismissed by many as simplistic, will prove to be right?
Thucydides, writing some two and a half millennia ago (making the Greek historian a near-contemporary of China's Sun Tzu), observed that the 30-year Peloponnesian war between Sparta and Athens began because Sparta, the "superpower" of the region, feared the growing power of Athens. Harvard's Graham Allison calls this the "Thucydides Trap", and he and his colleagues have identified 16 examples over the past 500 years. In 12 instances the result was war (for example, between France and a rising Germany in the 19th century); in only four was war avoided, most notably when Britain accepted the ascendancy of America in the early 20th century. A more modern example, of course, is that Britain and France, victors over Germany in two world wars, have accepted the rise of Germany as the economic power of the European Union.
The question in the decades ahead is not whether America, the acknowledged global superpower, will find itself challenged by the inexorable rise of China — but how America will react. Professor Allison, writing in 2015, is pessimistic: "Based on the current trajectory, war between the United States and China in the decades ahead is not just possible, but much more likely than recognized at the moment." Given that economic power and military power usually go together, he could well be right, though it is worth pointing out that America accounts for some 40% of global defence spending and that, on current trends, it will be another two decades or so before China matches America's level. It is also worth noting the anti-China rhetoric, both in tweets and speeches, of Donald Trump. As Allison notes, "When a rising power is threatening to displace a ruling power, standard crises that would otherwise be contained, like the assassination of an archduke in 1914, can initiate a cascade of reactions that, in turn, produce outcomes none of the parties would otherwise have chosen." Is Trump unwittingly creating such a crisis? Or is China, with its "island-building" in disputed areas of the South China Sea?
Any clash between China and the United States would give some credence to the notion of a "clash of civilisations" — but much more convincing evidence is the rising influence of what is conveniently called "Islamism", a fundamentalist reading of the Quran and the sayings (hadith) of the Prophet Muhammad.
The "clash" between the west and Muslim extremism is undeniable in the context of al-Qaeda, ISIS (or Islamic State, following its assertion of a new caliphate), the Taliban, Boko Haram and sundry other Islamist groups. After all, they make no secret of their opposition to democracy and to Western values and behaviour — and the Western response, in the form of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, has helped spread a view commonly held throughout the Muslim world that the West is at war with Islam. When the Islamic State announces its determination to recover al-Andalus, as it calls what in the Middle Ages was Muslim Spain, it hopes to remind all Muslims of their emotional affinity with the era when the Islamic world — not the Christian one — was the centre of knowledge and civilisation.
But for a genuine clash between Western civilization and Islam to occur, the tenets of the Islamist extremists have to take hold in the Muslim world as a whole. They are uncomfortably close to the teaching of Wahhabism, the austere doctrine, harkening back to the earliest days of Islam, which has held sway in Saudi Arabia ever since the kingdom was created in 1932. Though Saudi Arabia welcomes Shia Muslims for the pilgrimage to Mecca (a duty, health permitting, to be fulfilled at least once in a Muslim's lifetime), many Wahhabis consider Shi'ites to be apostates — and under their interpretation of Islam, apostates should be killed (ISIS, of course, would agree). To the dismay of moderate Muslims, Saudi Arabia has poured billions of its oil wealth into creating mosques and madrassahs (Islamic schools) that have disseminated the Wahhabi message throughout the world. Ironically, the message has come back to bite the Saudi royal family: both al-Qaeda and ISIS consider the Saud family corrupt and hypocritical — and so a target for attacks. Indeed, even before al-Qaeda and ISIS existed, extreme fundamentalists have acted against the regime, for example with the bloody seizure of the grand mosque of Mecca in 1979.
Despite all Saudi Arabia's largesse, it is hardly likely that fundamentalist Islam — too alien to the social and economic demands of the 21st century — will gain majority support in a Muslim world that runs from Morocco in the west to Indonesia and the southern Philippines in the east. But quite conceivably a more moderate Islamist message, preached by the Muslim Brotherhood since its foundation in Egypt in 1928, could take hold. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK (Justice and Development) Party, modern Turkey is rejecting the secularism of Ataturk. In Morocco, the government is headed by the Justice and Democracy Party, also an advocate of moderate Islam. Both these parties are inspired by the Muslim Brotherhood, which has made gains in Tunisia and even in the monarchies of Jordan and Kuwait.
The question in the decades ahead is not whether America will find itself challenged by the inexorable rise of China, but how America will react.
Given the example of Turkey (a member of NATO since 1952, albeit under secular or military rule), the West can clearly cope with Brotherhood-inspired governments. (Ironically, it is Arab regimes that find it difficult, hence the military coup in Egypt in 2013 against the democratically elected — but inept and authoritarian — Muslim Brotherhood government of Mohammed Morsi).
The much more pressing question is how well will the West cope with the message of al-Qaeda and ISIS. Military defeat for the Islamic State has always been inevitable, though at immense cost in civilian lives. As intelligence agencies and their technologies become ever more expert, al-Qaeda will find it ever more difficult to match the extraordinary attack on America of September 11th 2001.
But military setbacks for Islamist groups have yet to amount to any final surrender: simply put, if they consider themselves guerrillas, survival becomes a form of victory. As Henry Kissinger once said of the Vietnam War, "The guerrilla wins if he does not lose. The conventional army loses if it does not win." Governments around the world, including in Muslim countries such as Indonesia and Pakistan, know full well that there is no perfect defence against determined terrorists. In Western Europe, where several countries have significant Muslim minorities, governments have to recognise the impossibility of defending against low-technology attacks by individuals responding to the call of an embattled ISIS to attack "infidels…in their homes, their markets, their roads and their forums". All the defence spending in the world, and even the best-trained armies and police forces, can never stop a truck being driven into a crowd of innocents — as on Nice's Promenade des Anglais in July 2016 or Barcelona's Las Ramblas in August 2017.
What would stop such atrocities would be better governance in the Muslim world (religious extremism breeds rapidly when youthful populations are jobless and joyless) and better integration of Muslim minorities in the Western world.
Since neither remedy looks imminent, governments and security forces will find themselves hostage to the threat of terrorism for some years yet. Meanwhile, fuelled by corruption, ethnic tensions and the quest for natural resources, the conflicts of Africa will stubbornly continue. So too will the drug wars of Latin America (where the peace deal of 2016 and 2017 between the FARC guerrillas and the Colombian state is a rare, and welcome success).
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1984 MINERS' STRIKE – THREE MEMORIES OF A YOUNG MIDDLE CLASS SUPPORTER
Posted on December 27, 2012 by richardwoolley
The following excerpts are taken from the autobiographical novel BACK IN 1984
(1) DAWN POLICE WATCH AT PICKET LINE – NOVEMBER 1984
We dressed, downed coffee and with the sky still dark headed off to fetch a fellow watcher – a member of the Militant Tendency – from the Hyde Park estate. She was waiting when we arrived, her breath visible in the cold air. She climbed in and we raced on to a colliery in Kilnhurst.
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"Wait for me."
He follows her over the stonewall and arm in arm they walk back, their boots swishing through the dead leaves, their breath visible in the cold air. The sun falls behind the valley wall and lights appear – dots of life in the gathering gloom.
Posted in Then (1980s) | Tagged Making babies 1980s, Sex in Swaledale, Short story set in Yorkshire Dales | Leave a reply | Watch women, of cops telling dirty jokes in loud voices to 'tease the ladies'. So squeezed like a sardine into this male den, I felt doubly nervous: for the women exposed to potentially sexist miners and for myself – a man scared of big tough men, especially big tough working-class men. But Mary seemed unconcerned. So I hid behind her, smiled and talked about the weather.
We were instructed to follow a miner's car. It drove off at speed through the misty dawn light of a surreal South Yorkshire countryside: autumnal woodlands, desolate slag heaps, babbling brooks and decaying factories. We screeched to a halt in a village called Toddy, where miners had congregated to divert police from another pit. They seemed cheerful, cracking jokes and singing songs. Then six armoured transits sped past – blue lights flashing, sirens sounding – and the mood changed. The vans formed a line at one end of the street. The men linked arms. I felt nervous. Suppose riot police emerged and gave chase? Beating us with batons like they did on television? Would the girls save me?
No time to find out as we crammed back into the car, decoy duty done, and headed on to Kiveton – a pit where the Coal Board was bussing in scab labour on a daily basis. Police were everywhere, hemming in villagers on the High Street or herding them like sheep into sealed side streets. Outside one pub we counted thirteen police vans with thirteen policemen in each van – a military occupation in all but name. We walked to the first gate and found police and pickets coexisting in relative harmony.
"South Yorkshire boys are all right," explained the Militant woman, pointing her zoom lens down the line of blue. "It's the Met you have to watch."
We hurried on. Near the second gate Mary broke into a run.
"The horses are out!" she shouted over her shoulder.
I glanced down to my left, towards the grey mass of the pit and saw lines of policemen on horseback moving in formation towards the second gate. On top of a slagheap overlooking the scene two outriders stood silhouetted against the sky.
"John Wayne and bloody Tonto up there," said a grey-haired man with coal-stained skin, happily mixing screen genres as he pointed at the apocalyptic horsemen.
We reached the gate too late. Twenty working miners had been brought out and the pickets were trudging back with mounted police behind – batons raised, visors down.
"Any trouble bringing scabs out?" Mary asked a passing miner.
Funny to hear her middle-class voice say 'scab', but the miner answered in a friendly manner.
"No trouble, love. Didn't set horses on us this time."
Rain began to fall and as the column tramped past us up the hill we turned and walked with it. I wondered how the strikers kept this up – day after day, week after week, month after month. People here had not been paid for eight months and most families were on relief food. Yet there was still determination, still the will to win. One woman misunderstood our badges and shouted abuse, until a friend explained what Police Watch meant. They must be bitter. Jobs threatened, villages occupied day and night.
I thought of the tiny bronze miner's lamp that the striking Nottinghamshire miners had sent me, a token of gratitude for my donation. I wished I could go on giving, wished my private means could multiply and turn the tide. And as the marching pickets and watching wives began to sing, the picture of a community on the edge of physical defeat changed to an image of a moral victory that would last for ever.
(2) SUNDAY FUND RAISING CONCERT FOR MINERS AT SHEFFIELD CITY HALL (EVENSONG FOR SOCIALISTS) – DECEMBER 1984
Alice rang and insisted we go to the Labour party's fund raising event. She had bought enough food for us all to take something: Shredded Wheat packets for me, tins of baked beans for Mary, dog food for herself.
The dog food led to raised eyebrows amongst collectors standing with supermarket trolleys at the entrance to City Hall, but who cared – miners have dogs too. Alice's twelve-year old son Ken wanted to sit in the gallery, so we climbed the stairs and found seats at the front. Down below bag after bag was being unloaded from trolleys and stacked across the front of the stage. Cans of this, cans of that, boxes and cartons, bags and bottles – like some unordered supermarket shelf or first prize in a Win a Year's Groceries competition. I stared at the scene and felt my melancholy shift to sadness. I sensed the hopelessness of the miners' situation – fighting impossible odds, dependent on haphazard donations. I knew that others in the audience felt the same and that belief in victory was fading. The first speaker could not lift the mood and the first act – a depressed and depressing folk singer from Rotherham – made matters worse. Spirits rose briefly when Stan Orme, the shadow minister of energy, appeared, but sunk back when party leader Neil Kinnock – who has refused to attend rallies or publicly back the strike – was mentioned.
Then the tide turned. David Blunkett, the blind leader of Sheffield City Council, was guided on to the stage with his dog Ted. Once in position he thundered like a Baptist minister – rallying the congregation, deriding the Tories, defending the right to strike and the right to liberty. Law and order, he pointed out to loud applause, was available in dictatorships throughout the world, liberty a less common commodity. I leant forward on a brass handrail that ran along the parapet in front of our seats. The decorated roof of the city hall with its glass petals and tarnished metal strips seemed less oppressive and pompous now; it began to represent past struggles, past victories, hope for the future. The mood of the meeting lifted. Roy Bailey sang a song about the Diggers, its words and music placing us in history – this meeting, this strike, all part of a long tradition of struggle against oppression and exploitation. My eyes lit up. I clapped. The gap left by loss of religion filled with new faith. Evensong for socialists, the struggle praised and honoured, the glorification of God and death replaced by the fight for human dignity and life.
Two miners read from a book of poems written by strikers: one about a scab injured down the pit and rescued by his striking workmates; one about the picket killed by a coal lorry at the start of the strike. Next a representative of the Women's Support Group spoke: women were fully involved in the strike, she said, no wives to be pictured by the papers taunting their husbands back to work. She was on stage for less than two minutes, but received a standing ovation. Then local M.P, Richard Caborn, held an auction-in-reverse for donations: cheques for five thousand pounds, cheques for a thousand pounds, cheques for five hundred and so on, down to one-pound notes and coppers:
"Shadwell Steelworks, five thousand pounds!" – enormous cheers.
"Sheffield Asian Community, seventy five pounds!" – more cheers as a shy looking Asian man stood up and bowed.
I pushed ten pounds into a collecting can, not daring to descend to the stage where others were pressing money into the hands of waiting miners. Mary tried to persuade Alice's son Ken to run down with a pound note, but he was too shy. The money flooded in, the sense of solidarity grew. We were together, supporters and supported, all playing our part. The final speaker was from the NUM in Durham and in a high-pitched staccato voice and broad Geordie accent – 'I hope you can understand me dialect' – he laid into all and sundry with biting humour and settled the problem of Neil Kinnock once and for all: 'If he don't want to come, we can do without him.' Loud cheers. 'It's rank and file of Labour Party that matters. They're ones supporting us. They're ones to thank.' Louder cheers.
Swept up by the emotion of the speech, I glanced across at Mary. I was so proud of her. She was in the Labour party out every Saturday collecting, up at all hours on Police Watch. She was rank and file and she mattered. She turned and smiled, happy that I was enthusiastic too – both of us removed from melancholy and certain of our selves.
(3) VISIT TO A MINERS STRIKE COMMITTEE SOUP KITCHEN AND COMMUNITY CENTRE – JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS, 1984
Yesterday I visited a soup kitchen near Wakefield. Barry, the official in charge, welcomed me in and introduced the dinner ladies. I felt uneasy and when a plate of food arrived on the counter in front of me, I assumed it was for the miner behind. I stepped aside.
"For you, love," said one of the women. "We've kept it hot."
I took the plate – piled high with potato, peas and steak and kidney pie – and sat down. Two miners ate in silence beside me.
"You've got it well organised," I said.
"Aye," said the younger one.
"I'm in the ACTT," I added by way of introduction. "The film union."
"You can put me in film and all," said the older one. "I'd tell 'em a thing or two."
I had arrived late and the dinner session was almost over. The five women finished serving up, sat down and ate together at a table by the door. They asked if the food was all right. I nodded and tried to think of a suitable compliment. But before I could speak, Barry joined me and lit up a cigarette.
"We're grateful for what you've done, Joe."
I didn't know I'd done anything, but nodded.
"Union rep brought over five hundred pounds last week – presented it to ladies."
That would be Dave Hampden, Rachel's boyfriend, one step ahead of me as usual. It must have been the money he collected with the ACTT's round robin letter.
"It's good of you to come. We very much appreciate these visits."
The two miners drained their mugs and left. I finished my steak and kidney pie. A bowl of sponge pudding arrived.
"No, thank you," I said.
"Please yourself," said the woman who had brought it.
"Can't eat sugar, you see."
"Don't worry, love. There's plenty what'll eat that tomorrow.."
Barry offered me a cigarette and explained how they ran the canteen. It was open three days a week for miners and wives, but not for the children who got a meal at school.
"Most food comes from cash and carry – rest from union. Here, I'll show you."
Barry led me out of the canteen and into a room with a battered billiard table. He pulled open a warped hardboard door to reveal a jumble of pre-packed foods: pasta from unions in Italy, dried milk from France, coffee beans from Belgium.
"Don't have much use for them," Barry said lifting up a bag of beans. "People don't know what to do with 'em."
"I could get them ground for you," I said thinking of all the lefties with cappuccino machines and state of the art electric grinders.
"Can't do much with these either."
He handed me a can with a faded yellow wrapper. I recognised it from Berlin: tinned meat from Russia with a drawing on the side that might have been a chicken.
"Chicken?" I said.
Barry laughed.
"Not when you smell it. I mean we're grateful to Soviets and that, but I can't give people stuff when I don't know what it is. They won't take it."
"Where do you get your meat then?" I asked.
"Local butcher's good with scraps. But mostly out of tins. Bread we get from Lyons in Wakefield – leftovers at end of day. Union there's helped organise that."
"And what about food for people at home?"
"I do food parcels. That's in t'other store though."
He closed the cupboard door and led me back through the canteen. The women were busy clearing the tables and washing up.
"Skiving off are we, Barry?"
"Just showing Joe what's what," said Barry.
"I normally do washing up, you see," he added, turning to me.
We walked across the school yard, in through a swing door and down a corridor.
"This is the real store," said Barry, taking out a key and unlocking the entrance to a windowless room off the corridor. "Tight security on this one."
He ushered me in. Cans of beans, soup, meat and custard powder alongside jars of jam, boxes of tea bags and packets of sugar – all neatly stacked and ordered this time.
"This lot's for Christmas. When each stack's up to ceiling, I know I've enough."
"It's amazing," I said, worried that there were no fresh fruit and vegetables.
"Each parcel will have one can from each pile," Barry continued, "plus a jar of jam, twenty tea bags and either custard powder or dried milk."
"That'll be good," I said, feeling like the Queen on a day-trip from the Palace. "And do you do parcels every week?"
A Queen's question.
"Aye, but not with as much as that in them. Just five tea bags for instance. Can't really afford more, you see. I don't want to let any stack get down to floor, don't want to be in position of having nowt in store cupboard – in case there's a real emergency."
As if there weren't one already!
Barry watched with pride as I surveyed the store. When I peered at something, he picked up the item in question and explained its contents.
We finished our inspection. I reached into my pocket and pulled out an envelope.
"A little contribution," I said.
"Give it to ladies, Joe."
Barry locked the storeroom door and led me back to the canteen.
"Joe's something for you girls," he grinned.
I held out the crumpled envelope and a woman with grey hair approached me, drying her hands on a tea towel.
"Thanks very much, love," she said, taking the envelope.
The other women crowded round behind her.
"It's not much, I'm afraid."
"Can we open it?"
A younger woman smiled at me and took the envelope from her friend.
"Of course," I said
She opened the envelope, took out the money and counted the notes.
"Should be fifty pounds. We," – I didn't want to make the gift personal – "took it out of our script development money."
"Right, girls," said the younger woman. "We're having a drink wi' this."
"It's going straight in kitty," said Barry.
"I make it a condition that each of the kitchen workers has a drink."
"That's right, love," said the woman with grey hair. "Give ourselves a treat, eh?"
"We've been doing this since May," added the younger one. "With no break."
I was given a cup of tea and told to sit down. The women sat round me. Barry took his turn at drying dishes behind the counter. For the next fifteen minutes, I listened to stories of the current strike, memories of 1974, folklore from 1926 and finally the tale of a man – desperate for money – who had been sacked by the Coal Board for stealing a generator and cable and now couldn't get help from the Union or Social Security.
"He had no money to pay bills, see," said the grey-haired woman. "Young kids to keep warm and no heat. But union can't condone stealing, can it?" The other women shook their head. "So he's not even allowed in here now. It's a shame, really."
The women nodded, followed by a moment's silence.
"SS says he can't claim till he shows them a UB40," added the younger woman, lifting her eyes to me. "But management won't let him have that till strikes over."
I wished Mary were there to offer advice. She knew about benefits.
"It's a shame," repeated the grey haired woman.
"Aye, it is," chorused the others.
Again the silence, filled with the weight of a struggle almost too heavy to bear.
"I must go now," I said, standing up.
The women rose too. I shook hands with each of them and then with Barry.
"Goodbye, Joe," he said. "Thanks for dropping by.
I wished them a happy Christmas and squeezed out through the door.
"Bye, Joe!"
"Come and see us again!"
"We won't forget you, love!"
"Tara!"
The feeling of warmth was so intense it hurt. I wanted to find them all the money in the world, to hug and assure them that not just me, but millions were on their side. I climbed into my car, hidden round a corner, and drove back to Leeds. There was nothing else to write about at the moment. Nothing.
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COITUS INTERRUPTUS, 1981
Posted on February 6, 2012 by richardwoolley
A couple on an autumn break – and the brink of commitment …
High above a Yorkshire dale, a man and woman lie side by side in the heather. It is late autumn, but the afternoon sun still warms and they are weary from the climb. Far below, they see the grey stone farmhouse where they spent the previous night, smoke curling from one of its two chimneys. In the distance, they hear the sound of a power saw revving, its harsh thrum cutting through the silence.
The woman speaks.
"I do want a baby."
"So, why won't you…?"
"I'm not sure."
"Not sure of what? It's me who has it, not you."
"I know. That's my problem."
"I couldn't compete."
"With a baby?" she laughed.
"With having one."
The woman sits up, puts her arms around her knees; the man buries his face in the heather.
He said something similar the night before, adding that he could understand her wanting a baby, because, apart from anything else, it was something her body could do that she hadn't yet tried. He would want to try, too, if he was a woman. It wasn't a matter of trying something, she said, like S&M or anal sex, but a way of developing her capacity for love, of increasing her ability to feel and express emotion, a way of reducing her narcissistic self-obsession, of having someone who was unequivocally dependant on her and to whom she could wholeheartedly give without being rejected.
"That's a bit optimistic," the man chuckled. "Children are often ungrateful. Anyway, you've got me."
The woman looked round. Her partner lay on one side, his penis still inside her. She'd come under his fingers, but then let go of him and whispered, 'In me, please!' He'd entered from behind and she'd squeezed and rotated, keeping her fingers crossed that he was too far-gone to worry about the time of month. But no such luck. 'Contraception!' he'd hissed. 'Doesn't matter!' she'd cried. But after a final arching of buttocks and a half-hearted pelvic probe all creative motion had ceased.
"You!" she repeated, sinking back onto the pillow.
"I'm dependent and don't reject you that often."
The woman laughed. His penis slipped out and lay pointing at the moon.
"Will you live with me?" she said, turning over and playing with a hair on his chest.
"We'd get on each others nerves."
"How do you know? You've never tried."
She tweaked his nipple, sat up and rolled herself a cigarette. The man propped himself on an elbow.
"I'm sorry," he said. "Most men long for a wife and children."
"Then why don't you?"
She jumped out of bed to fetch matches, hoping to lead the discussion down a more productive path. But when she slipped back between the sheets he had turned away, breathing in the rhythm of sleep. She would tackle him again tomorrow, on the walk.
And now she has, without success.
On the far side of the dale, a curlew calls, a cloud moves in front of the sun. The woman stands. The wind has crept unseen over the horizon and the air is turning cold.
"Come on," she says. "Let's go home."
The man jumps his feet forward and tries to flip upright, but loses his balance and falls back into the heather. The woman walks on.
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An Attorney Outlines Some Outsourcing Challenges for Manufacturers | Article
By Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer on February 1, 2005
On January 24, 2005 an underground fire gutted a New York City subway signal relay room that transmitted information about train positions. Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials told the New York Times they would need six to nine months to restore regular service to two subway lines. The reason: few people today know how to repair the original 1930's equipment<|fim_middle|> necessity for manufacturers. Thinking about these sandbars in advance can make the sailing easier.
Posted In: Articles, Contract, Function, Industry, Manufacturing & Hi-tech, Risk-Reward, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
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Adam Chernichaw, an attorney with White & Case in New York, uses that recent example to point out one of the challenges manufacturers face when they outsource: they often lose employees who have the experience and knowledge to run their specialized systems to the supplier. "Many manufacturers have made large capital expenditures for specialized equipment that go back decades. What happens when something breaks?" asks the attorney, who rides the affected subway lines.
The challenge becomes compounded if that aged equipment uses legacy software whose authors have long since disappeared, gone out of business, or been acquired.
First, the attorney suggests manufacturers think carefully about sending key employees who have specialized knowledge of the production systems to the supplier. "Sometimes it's best not to outsource everybody," he says. "Someone on the shop floor or in the head office has to know what's up."
The Best Remedy: Document Everything
Regardless of who goes and who stays, Chernichaw advises manufacturers to make sure "everything is well-documented." In addition to equipment and process operations manuals, Chernichaw recommends putting in the outsourcing contract that the manufacturer owns any new code the supplier produces for its equipment. This is especially important if the manufacturer has kept key employees to run the shop who now need to understand and use the new code.
How Useful Are Penalties?
Another challenge is how to outsource the manufacturing process if the process includes a "secret sauce." What if the supplier has employees who work with several buyers, any one of whom could benefit from knowing that secret recipe? This can become a problem. "The manufacturer has to figure out a way to protect the confidentiality of its manufacturing trade secrets," he says.
For example, industry lore says only a handful of people at Coca-Cola know the entire recipe for its syrups. He suggests manufacturers develop ways "to insulate" this knowledge from the outsourcer to protect their trade secrets.
The outsourcing contract will probably have penalties if the supplier violates this trust, but "even if the contract has significant penalties, that may not make up for loss of a company's secrets," points out the lawyer.
Manufacturers whose distribution chain is reliant on the outsourced service also face significant risks. For example, if the infrastructure in the outsourcer's data center goes out, there will be ripples throughout the supply chain. "Will liquidated damages or service credits in the outsourcing contract make up for the lost profits?" the lawyer asks rhetorically.
In today's competitive environment, outsourcing is not an option but a | 507 |
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It seems like only yesterday Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the stage at the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which some have joked was the "closing ceremony of the planet." Now, believe it or not, Super Bowl 2021 is just around the corner! Whether you're a football fanatic, or only tuning in for the commercials or this year's halftime performer, Super Bowl Sunday offers something for just about everyone. Ahead of the big game, here is everything you need to know about Super Bowl LV:
What is the Super Bowl Sunday 2021 date?
The National Football League's championship game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7.
Where is Super Bowl LV being held?
The 55th Super Bowl is being held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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What channel will Super Bowl LV be on?
The 2021 game will air on CBS. It can also be streamed on CBS All Access.
How to stream the Super Bowl 2021 if you don't have cable?
If you can't stream on CBS All Access, which offers a 1-week free trial, then CBS is also available on Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV.
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What time is the Super Bowl on Feb. 7?
Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Which teams are playing in Super Bowl<|fim_middle|> ContributorParade | 2021?
The AFC (American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference) champions will face off against each other in Super Bowl 55. The two teams will be decided Sunday, Jan. 24.
Who is the Super Bowl 2021 halftime performer?
The Weeknd is headlining the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show. "We all grow up watching the world's biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position," the Grammy Award winner previously said. "I'm humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year."
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Will there be fans at Super Bowl LV?
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported back in October that the NFL is planning for 20 percent seating capacity at Super Bowl LV. Per Schefter, fans in attendance will be spaced six feet apart in "pods" and will be required to wear masks.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell previously stressed that the safety of "fans and the community are going to be No. 1." "We will be working with public officials and the health officials to define that as we get closer to the game," he said in December (via the Tampa Bay Times).
In a letter to Rob Higgins, president of the Tampa Super Bowl Host Committee, Goodell revealed that the NFL would like to honor frontline workers for their service at the game. He wrote, "We are currently discussing with public health officials our desire to invite vaccinated health care workers to the Super Bowl as our guests. Subject to their approval and in consultation with your team, we aim to do this in a safe and responsible way."
Earlier today, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent this letter to Rob Higgins, President of the Tampa Super Bowl Host Committee: pic.twitter.com/Yo0pGjwt2d
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2020
Who won Super Bowl 2020?
The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, took home the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in 2020.
Will there be new Super Bowl commercials this year?
According to Ad Age, the number of confirmed brands set to air commercials at the upcoming game "is down from years prior." However, the outlet reports that WeatherTech, TurboTax, Toyota, Pringles, Mountain Dew and M&M's will run commercials.
Next, see our favorite Super Bowl commercials of all time.
Meet the New and Familiar Faces Coming to Hope Valley in When Calls the Heart Season 8
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<|fim_middle|> | In what is becoming an increasingly popular trend, another Active ETF has recently launched, with InvesSMART launching their Australian Equity Income Fund (INIF), raising $30m prior to listing, and now offering their Value Investing style on the ASX.
In what is becoming an increasingly popular trend, another Active ETF has recently launched, with InvesSMART launching their Australian Equity Income Fund (INIF), raising $30m prior to listing, and now offering their Value Investing style with a single ASX trade. Below we have a look at INIF.
InvestSMART is a listed company, listed on the ASX under the ticker INV. It's a company that has reinvented itself many times over the years. InvestSMART started life in the 1990s, offering investors rebates on what were at the time high commission investment products generally sold by Financial Planners.
The company was sold to Fairfax in the 2000s, and bought back by the founders in the 2010s. By this point the Future of Financial Advice reforms had banned most commissions, so InvestSMART was in need of a new business model. At this point they purchased popular share tip subscription services, Intelligent Investor and Eureka Report. InvestSMART later evolved to establish a funds management business, with growth in this business now their core company objective, and how we get to the launch of their Equity Income Fund on the ASX.
What's the history behind the Equity Income Fund?
The InvestSMART Australian Equity Income Fund has its roots set in the Intelligent Investor back story. Intelligent Investor was launched in the late 1990s, offering a subscription newsletter which included stock recommendations. The name "Intelligent Investor" gives their approach to stock selection away, with it being the title of Benjamin Graham's 1949 book about value investing, a book that value investing messiah Warren Buffett famously called "the best book about investing ever written".
Intelligent Investor have long developed and reported on hypothetical portfolios, with their 'income portfolio' tracing back to 2001. This allowed members who did not want the hassle of making their own buy and sell decisions based on the research the ability to simply buy and sell based on the recommendations being made on the portfolio. The Income Portfolio was industrialised in 2015, when InvestSMART launched it as a Separately Managed Account (SMA) allowing investors the ability to let InvestSMART do all the trading on their behalf. INIF is an extension of this, and will invest in line with the Intelligent Investor Equity Income SMA, within a convenient to trade ETF structure. The Intelligent Investor research team manages the investment decisions of the fund.
According to InvestSMART, the strategy boasts total performance of 12.50% pa since inception, compared to 8% for the core index. Since the strategy was made available to investors as a SMA in 2015, performance has been 11.60% pa, compared to 8.10% for the benchmark.
…generate income without forsaking capital growth, by investing in cash rich businesses with the expectation that they will produce strong cash flows to support dividends in the future.
It aims to hold 10-35 companies, can hold up to 50% in cash and pays dividends semi-annually.
Unlike many funds with a yield focus, there are no banks in the top 5 holdings, with financials making up 22% of holdings compared to 32% for the S&P ASX 200 index. The top 5 holdings include NZ online classifieds company Trade Me, ASX Limited, Flight Centre, Seek and BHP Billiton. A top 5 that looks materially different to the benchmark.
We took a look at Active ETFs, also known as Exchange Traded Managed Funds some time back. Since then a number of new products have been launched and we think what we have seen is only the beginning.
What else is available in this space?
There's no shortage of income yield focused ETFs or LICs out there. With so many Self Managed Super Funds seeking high yield and Australian share access, it is an obvious choice for fund managers to go after. However, the closest fund in investing style is likely to be a fund not focused on yield, but on value investing. Forager Australian Share Fund (FOR) was launched by then Intelligent Investor analyst Steve Johnson in the late 2000s. At the time of the InvestSMART acquisition it was spun off as its own entity and in 2016 became a Listed Investment Trust (LIT). The two companies now have no association, however as both have their roots in the Intelligent Investor service and the value mindset associated, we'd expect to see some cross over in their portfolios.
INIF is now available to purchase on the ASX. As INIF is an Exchange Traded Managed Fund, it can always be purchased at close to Net Asset Value, so investors do not need to consider the large swings in price to NAV as they would for a LIC. INIF has management fees of 0.97% pa and no performance fees.
This post was prepared with publicly available information available from InvestSMART. ETF Watch did not receive any payment from InvestSMART for this post, nor endorses the merits on the fund. We recommend investors seek professional financial advice before investing. | 1,106 |
Maurizio Sarri has revealed that letting Eden Hazard have fun is the key to getting the very best out of him.
The Belgian international has been in stunning form this season for the FA Cup holders, scoring seven goals in nine games for the Blues.
Fresh from scoring an outrageous individual against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last Wednesday evening, Hazard then haunted Jurgen Klopp's side again a few days later with a brilliant finish across Alisson.
Now tipped to cause Southampton a whole host of problems at St Mary's on Sunday afternoon, Sarri has opened<|fim_middle|> to work hard and he's very fast in moving the ball, which is important for us, although there is also Cesc Fabregas, who has the same potential as Jorginho.
"But he also has a big personality, although it may not seem like it from the outside.
"He's an example on the pitch and outside the pitch and he can be an example for his team-mates." | up on how his star man can become even better.
"It is easy to stimulate Hazard - as long as you let him have fun," he told Sky Sports . "He's very easy, it didn't need strategies from me.
"He doesn't get influenced by the media and what happens around him.
"As long as he's having fun and he plays. And he loves playing football.
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\section{Introduction}\label{INTRO}
The theory of real and complex reflection groups blends
techniques and ideas from combinatorics,
representation theory, discrete geometry, invariant theory, and hyperplane
arrangements. For example, various Hecke algebras are built from the
geometry of a Weyl group action. Current research focuses on
Hecke algebras and variants constructed from complex reflection groups.
These deformations of algebras use both group theory and geometry.
In this article, we explore two partial orders on reflection groups:
a reflection length order (related to the word metric of geometric group theory)
and the codimension order (capturing the geometry of
the group action).
Various reflection length orders are key tools in the theory
of Coxeter groups, while codimension appears in the
numerology of complex reflection groups and in
recent work connecting combinatorics and Hochschild cohomology.
While the combinatorics of the reflection length and codimension
posets is of interest in its own right, our current motivation lies
in a connection to Hochschild cohomology of certain skew group algebras.
Given a finite group $G$ acting on a vector space $V$, one may form
a skew group algebra by taking the semi-direct product
of the group algebra $\mathbb{C}G$ with the algebra of polynomial functions on $V^{*}$.
Formal deformations of skew group algebras
include graded Hecke algebras
(also referred to in the literature as
symplectic reflection algebras,
rational Cherednik algebras, and
Drinfeld Hecke algebras), which have been studied by
Lusztig~\cite{Lusztig},
Drinfeld~\cite{Drinfeld},
Etingof and Ginzburg~\cite{EtingofGinzburg},
and others.
Gordon~\cite{Gordon} used graded Hecke algebras to prove an analogue of
the $n!$-conjecture for Weyl groups suggested by Haiman.
Hochschild cohomology detects potential associative deformations
of an algebra.
The Hochschild cohomology ring of a skew group algebra may be identified with the
$G$-invariant subalgebra of a larger cohomology ring, which
Shepler and Witherspoon~\cite{SheplerWitherspoonCup} show is finitely
generated (under cup-product) by elements corresponding to
atoms in the codimension order on $G$.
Reflections are always atoms in the codimension poset, as they have codimension one.
Are these the only atoms in the codimension poset?
In case $G$ acts by a reflection representation, we can answer this
question by comparing the reflection length and codimension functions.
The question has been answered in the affirmative
for Coxeter groups (see Carter~\cite{Carter})
and the infinite family $G(m,1,n)$ (see Shi~\cite{ShiJ} or Shepler and Witherspoon~\cite{SheplerWitherspoonCup}).
In this article, we use a mixture of theory,
explicit examples, and computer calculations using the software GAP to show
reflection length and codimension {\it do not} coincide
in the remaining monomial reflection groups $G(m,p,n)$ (see Section~\ref{GMPN})
and exceptional complex reflection groups (see Sections~\ref{RANKTWO} and \ref{EXCEPTIONAL}):
\medskip
\begin{theorem*}
Let $G$ be an irreducible complex reflection group. The reflection
length and codimension functions coincide if and only if $G$ is a Coxeter
group or $G=G(m,1,n)$.
\end{theorem*}
\medskip
When $G$ is not a Coxeter group or a monomial reflection group
$G(m,1,n)$, cohomology prompts us to look further to find the
nonreflection atoms in the codimension
poset. For the groups $G(m,p,n)$, we give an explicit combinatorial
description of the atoms in the codimension poset.
In the rank two exceptional complex reflection groups,
we characterize the nonreflection atoms as the elements with reflection length
exceeding codimension. For the remaining groups, we provide a
count of the nonreflection atoms in the codimension poset.
In Section~\ref{COHOMOLOGY} we apply our results
on the atoms in the codimension poset to obtain
information about the degrees and support of generators for Hochschild cohomology rings
arising in deformation theory.
\subsection*{Acknowledgements} The author thanks Ph.D. advisor Anne Shepler
for suggesting this project and for helpful discussions.
The author also thanks Cathy Kriloff for suggestions on an early draft.
\\
\section{Reflection length and codimension posets}\label{POSETS}
\subsection*{Definitions}
Let $V$ be an $n$-dimensional vector space over $\mathbb{R}$ or $\mathbb{C}$.
An element $g$ in $GL(V)$ is a {\sffamily\bfseries reflection} if it has finite
order and fixes a hyperplane pointwise.
A {\sffamily\bfseries reflection group} is a finite group $G \subset GL(V)$ generated
by reflections.
We define two class functions on a reflection group $G$
and use these functions to partially order the group.
The {\sffamily\bfseries(absolute) reflection length}
of an element $g$ is the minimum number of
factors needed to
write $g$ as a product of reflections:
$$
\ell(g)=\min\{k\::\:g=s_1\cdots s_k \textrm{ for some reflections $s_1,\ldots,s_k$ in $G$}\}.
$$
We set $\ell(1)=0$. Note that this function gives length
with respect to \emph{all} reflections in the group, as opposed to
a set of fundamental or simple reflections.
Each reflection in $G$ fixes a hyperplane pointwise,
and each remaining element fixes an intersection of hyperplanes.
The {\sffamily\bfseries codimension} function on $G$ keeps track of the
codimension of each fixed point space:
$$\codim(g)=n-\dim \{v \in V\::\:gv=v\}.$$
The reflection length and codimension functions satisfy the following properties:
\begin{itemize}
\item constant on conjugacy classes
\item subadditive: $\ell(ab)\leq\ell(a)+\ell(b)$ and $\codim(ab)\leq\codim(a)+\codim(b)$
\item $\codim(g)\leq\ell(g)$ for all $g$ in $G$.
\end{itemize}
Now define the reflection length order on $G$ by
$$a \leq_{_{\ell}} c
\hspace{.25in}\Leftrightarrow\hspace{.25in}
\ell(a)+\ell(a^{-1}c)=\ell(c).
$$
Analogously\footnote{Brady and Watt~\cite{BradyWatt} prove $\leq_{_\perp}$
is a partial order. Their proof is also valid when codimension is
replaced by any function $\mu:G\rightarrow[0,\infty)$
satisfying $\mu(a)=0$ iff $a=1$ (positive definite) and
$\mu(ab) \leq \mu(a)+\mu(b)$ for all $a$, $b$ in $G$ (subadditive).},
define the codimension order on $G$ by
$$a \leq_{_\perp} c
\hspace{.25in}\Leftrightarrow\hspace{.25in}
\codim(a)+\codim(a^{-1}c)=\codim(c).
$$
Since reflection length and codimension are constant on conjugacy classes,
we get induced partial orders on the set of conjugacy classes of $G$.
Define the reflection length (likewise codimension) of a
conjugacy class to be the reflection length (likewise codimension) of the elements
in the conjugacy class. If $A$ and $C$ are conjugacy classes
of $G$, then set $A \leq_{_{\ell}} C$ if there exists an element $a \in A$
and an element $c \in C$ with $a \leq_{_{\ell}} c$. Analogously,
define the codimension order on conjugacy classes.
In Section~\ref{EXCEPTIONAL}, we will appeal to character theory to
deduce information about the partial orders on $G$ by working
with the (somewhat simpler) partial orders on the set of
conjugacy classes of $G$.
In a poset $(P,\leq)$, we say $b$ {\sffamily\bfseries covers} $a$
if $b > a$ and the interval \mbox{$\{x\in P\::\:a<x<b\}$} is empty.
The {\sffamily\bfseries atoms} of a poset are the covers of the minimum
element (when it exists).
The identity is the minimum element in the reflection length poset
and<|fim_middle|>codim(g)$.
If $s$ is a diagonal type reflection, then we get a contradiction
to $p$-connectedness of $g$. If $s$ is a transposition type
reflection, then, since $g$ is diagonal, we use Lemma~\ref{cyclesums} (2)
to see that $g$ must have nonzero cycle-sums $c_k$ and $c_l$ such that
$c_k+c_l\equiv0 \pmod m$. By $p$-connectedness, $c_k$ and $c_l$
must be the only nonzero cycle-sums of $g$, and hence the only non-1
eigenvalues of $g$ are $\zeta_m^{c_k}$ and $\zeta_m^{c_l}=\zeta_m^{-c_k}$.
\end{proof}
Since every element of $G(m,p,n)$ must be above {\it some} atom,
we now have the collection of codimension atoms:
\begin{proposition}\label{GmpnAtoms}
The codimension atoms for $G(m,p,n)$ are the reflections together
with the $p$-connected elements except for those with codimension two
and determinant one.
\end{proposition}
It is known that length and codimension coincide for Coxeter groups
and the family $G(m,1,n)$,
which, incidentally, includes the rank one groups $G(m,p,1)=G(\frac{m}{p},1,1)$.
For the remaining groups in the family $G(m,p,n)$, we give
explicit examples of codimension atoms with reflection length exceeding
codimension.
\begin{corollary}\label{gmpnnope}
The reflection length and codimension functions do not coincide in the
following groups:
\begin{itemize}
\item $G(m,p,n)$ with $1<p<m$ and $n\geq2$
\item $G(m,m,n)$ with $m \geq 3$ and $n\geq3$.
\end{itemize}
\end{corollary}
\begin{proof}
Let $I_k$ be the $k \times k$ identity matrix, and let $M_2$ and $M_3$ be the matrices
$$
M_2=\left(
\begin{array}{cc}
\zeta_{_{m}} & \\
& \zeta_{_{m}}^{^{p-1}} \\
\end{array}
\right)
\textrm{ and }
M_3=\left(
\begin{array}{ccc}
\zeta_{_{m}} & & \\
& \zeta_{_{m}}^{^{-2}} & \\
& & \zeta_{_{m}} \\
\end{array}
\right).
$$
In $G(m,p,n)$ with $1<p<m$ and $n \geq 2$,
the direct sum matrix $M_2 \oplus I_{n-2}$
has reflection length three and codimension two.
In $G(m,m,n)$ with $m \geq 3$ and $n \geq 3$,
the direct sum matrix $M_3 \oplus I_{n-3}$
has reflection length four and codimension three.
\end{proof}
\begin{remarks}\hfill
\begin{itemize}
\item A $1$-connected element must be a diagonal reflection,
so the set of codimension atoms in $G(m,1,n)$ is simply
the set of reflections. By Lemma~\ref{tfae}, this recovers the result that
length and codimension coincide in $G(m,1,n)$.
\item Shi \cite{ShiJ} gives a formula for reflection length in $G(m,p,n)$
in terms of a maximum over certain partitions of cycle-sums.
He also uses existence of a certain partition of the cycle-sums
as a necessary and sufficient
condition for an element to have reflection length equal to codimension.
\end{itemize}
\end{remarks}
\section{Rank two exceptional reflection groups}\label{RANKTWO}
The complex reflection groups $G_{4}-G_{22}$ act irreducibly on $V\cong\mathbb{C}^{2}$.
Each has at least one conjugacy class of elements
for which length and codimension differ.
In all except for $G_{8}$ and $G_{12}$,
an argument comparing the order of the reflections with the order
of the center of the group demonstrates the existence of a
central element with length greater than codimension.
\begin{lemma}\label{zorder}
Let $G$ be an irreducible complex reflection group acting on $V\cong\CC^2$.
If $z\in G$ is central and $G$ does not contain any
reflections with the same order as $z$, then $\ell(z) > \codim(z)$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
Since $G$ acts irreducibly on $V \cong \CC^2$,
each central element $z \neq 1$ is represented by a scalar matrix
of codimension two.
Note that if $z=st$ is a product of two reflections, then
$s$ and $t$ are actually {\it commuting} reflections.
Then, working with $s$, $t$, and $z$ simultaneously in diagonal form,
it is easy to deduce that the reflections $s$ and $t$ must have
the same order as $z$. Thus if $G$ does not contain any reflections of the same order
as $z$, we have $\ell(z) > 2$.
\end{proof}
Note that if $g$ is a group element with $\codim(g)=2$, then
$\ell(g)=\codim(g)$ if and only if $g$ can
be expressed as a product of two reflections. Thus, we describe
the codimension atoms for a rank two reflection group:
\begin{lemma}
The codimension atoms in a rank two complex reflection
group are the reflections together with the elements $g$
such that $\ell(g)>\codim(g)$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proposition}\label{ranktwonope}
Reflection length and codimension do not coincide in the
rank two exceptional complex reflection groups $G_{4}-G_{22}$.
\end{proposition}
\begin{proof}
Inspection of Tables I, II, and III in Shephard-Todd~\cite{ShephardTodd}
and application of Lemma~\ref{zorder} shows that each rank two group $G_{i}$ with $i \neq 8$ or $12$
has a central element $z$ with $\ell(z)>\codim(z)$.
The group $G_{8}$ can be generated by the order four reflections
$$
r_1=\left(
\begin{array}{cc}
i & \\
& 1 \\
\end{array}
\right)
\textrm{ and }
r_2=\frac{1}{2}\left(
\begin{array}{ccc}
\phantom{-}1+i & 1+i \\
-1-i & 1+i \\
\end{array}
\right).
$$
The element
$$g=r_1(r_{1}r_{2}^2r_{1}^{-1})r_{2}
=\frac{1}{2}\left(
\begin{array}{ccc}
-1+i & \phantom{-}1-i \\
-1-i & -1-i \\
\end{array}
\right)
$$
has
length three and codimension two.
Note that if $g$ were the product of two reflections, then
$gs$ would be a reflection for some reflection $s$ in $G_{8}$.
However, computation shows $\codim(gs)=2$
for all reflections $s$ in $G_{8}$.
For $G_{12}$, let $S$ and $T$ be the generators given in
Shephard-Todd~\cite{ShephardTodd}. Although $S$ is a reflection,
the element $T$ has codimension two.
We express $T$ as the product of two
reflections (each a conjugate of $S$):
$$T=(STST^{-1}S^{-1})(T^{-1}ST^{-1}STS^{-1}T).$$
The element $ST$ has length three and codimension two. (We verify the
length by noting that all reflections in $G_{12}$ have determinant $-1$,
so $ST$ also has determinant $-1$ and must have odd length.)
\end{proof}
\begin{remarks} Carter~\cite{Carter} proves length equals codimension in Weyl groups.
Although Carter's proof applies equally well to any Coxeter group, we
indicate two places where the proof can break down for a general complex reflection group.
\begin{itemize}
\item Carter's proof shows that in a real reflection group,
if $g$ has maximum codimension, i.e., $\codim(g)=n$, then
$\codim(gs) < n$ for all reflections $s$ in the group.
This may fail in a general complex reflection group,
as illustrated by the element $g$ in $G_8$ given above
in the proof of Proposition~\ref{ranktwonope}.
\item Though $G_{12}$ only has order two reflections,
Carter's proof fails for $G_{12}$ because a complex
inner product is not symmetric.
\end{itemize}
\end{remarks}
\section{Exceptional reflection groups $G_{23}-G_{37}$}\label{EXCEPTIONAL}
For the exceptional reflection groups, we work with the partial
orders on the set $\conjG$ of conjugacy classes of $G$.
With the aid of the software GAP~\cite{GAP}\nocite{CHEVIE}, we compute
reflection length, atoms, and poset relations,
appealing to character theory to speed up the computations.
Some of the exceptional reflection groups are Coxeter groups, for which reflection length and codimension
are known to agree. For the remaining groups, our computations show reflection length
and codimension do not coincide.
We first recall class algebra constants,
which we use to aid our computations.
Let $X$, $Y$, and $C$ be conjugacy classes of $G$, and let
$c$ be a fixed representative of $C$.
The class algebra constant $\cac(X,Y,C)$
counts the number of pairs $(x,y)$ in $X \times Y$ such that $xy=c$.
These are the structure constants for the center of the group
algebra and have a formula in terms of the irreducible characters of $G$
(details can be found in James and Liebeck~\cite{JamesLiebeck}, for example).
Using class algebra constants, we can inductively find the elements
of each reflection length without having to multiply individual group elements.
Let $L(k)$ denote the set of conjugacy classes whose elements
have reflection length $k$.
Suppose conjugacy class $C$ is not in $L(0) \cup\cdots\cup L(k)$ so
that $\ell(C)$ is at least $k+1$.
Then $C$ is in $L(k+1)$ if and only if $\cac(X,Y,C)$ is
nonzero for some $X$ in $L(1)$ and $Y$ in $L(k)$.
Since the class algebra constants are nonnegative, we have
$\ell(C)=k+1$ if and only if
$\sum\{\cac(X,Y,C)\::\:X\in L(1)\text{ and }Y\in L(k)\} \neq 0.$
Using the same idea, we can easily compute all relations in the
reflection length and codimension posets on the set of conjugacy classes of $G$.
For example, in the codimension poset, we have
$$A \leq_{_\perp} C \phantom{ssss}\Leftrightarrow\phantom{ssss}
\sum_{\stackrel{X \in \conjG}{\codim(A)+\codim(X)=\codim(C)}}\hspace{-.72in}\cac(A,X,C)\neq0.$$
In particular,
\begin{center}
{\renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.5}
\begin{tabular}{ccp{3in}}
$C$ is an atom in $(\conjG,\leq_{_\perp})$ & \phantom{ssss}$\Leftrightarrow$\phantom{ssss} &
$\ds\sum_{\stackrel{X,Y \in \conjG\backslash\{\{1\},C\}}{\codim(X)+\codim(Y)=\codim(C)}}\hspace{-.72in}\cac(X,Y,C)=0.$
\end{tabular}}
\end{center}
Table~\ref{tab:AtomCount} summarizes the data collected for the groups $G_{23}-G_{37}$.
(The Coxeter groups are included for contrast.)
The middle columns compare the number of conjugacy classes of nonreflection atoms
with the number of conjugacy classes $C$ such that $\ell(C)\neq\codim(C)$.
The final columns compare maximum reflection length with
the dimension $n$ of the vector space on which the group acts. Note that in each
case the maximum reflection length is at most $2n-1$, usually less.
\begin{table}
\centering
\tiny{\renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.5}{\begin{tabular}{|r||r||rr||rr|}
\hline
\textbf{group} & \textbf{\# conj classes} & \textbf{\# length$\neq$codim} & \textbf{\# nonref atoms} & \textbf{$\dim V$} & \textbf{max ref length} \\
\hline
23 & 10 & 0 & 0 & 3 & 3 \\
24 & 12 & 2 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
25 & 24 & 3 & 1 & 3 & 4 \\
26 & 48 & 9 & 5 & 3 & 4 \\
27 & 34 & 12 & 12 & 3 & 5 \\
\hline
28 & 25 & 0 & 0 & 4 & 4 \\
29 & 37 & 10 & 4 & 4 & 6 \\
30 & 34 & 0 & 0 & 4 & 4 \\
31 & 59 & 27 & 5 & 4 & 6 \\
32 & 102 & 27 & 6 & 4 & 6 \\
\hline
33 & 40 & 12 & 6 & 5 & 7 \\
\hline
34 & 169 & 78 & 14 & 6 & 10 \\
35 & 25 & 0 & 0 & 6 & 6 \\
\hline
36 & 60 & 0 & 0 & 7 & 7 \\
\hline
37 & 112 & 0 & 0 & 8 & 8 \\
\hline
\end{tabular} }}
\vskip \baselineskip
\caption{Atom count in $(\conjG,\leq_{_{\perp}})$ for exceptional reflection groups $G_{23}-G_{37}$}
\label{tab:AtomCount}
\end{table}
\section{Conclusion}\label{CONCLUSION}
Combining the existing results for Coxeter groups and $G(m,1,n)$ with
our computations for the remaining irreducible complex
reflection groups, we complete the determination of which reflection
groups have length equal to codimension.
\begin{theorem}
Let $G$ be an irreducible complex reflection group. The reflection
length and codimension functions coincide if and only if $G$ is a Coxeter
group or $G=G(m,1,n)$.
\end{theorem}
\begin{proof}
Carter's proof~\cite{Carter} that reflection length coincides with
codimension in Weyl groups works just as well for Coxeter groups,
and
Shi~\cite{ShiJ} proves reflection length coincides with codimension in
the infinite family $G(m,1,n)$
(also see Shepler and Witherspoon~\cite{SheplerWitherspoonCup}
for a more linear algebraic proof).
For the converse, Corollary~\ref{gmpnnope} gives counterexamples for the
remaining groups in the family $G(m,p,n)$, while
Proposition~\ref{ranktwonope} and Table~\ref{tab:AtomCount}
show reflection length and codimension
do not coincide in the non-Coxeter exceptional complex reflection groups.
\end{proof}
\section{Applications to Cohomology}\label{COHOMOLOGY}
The codimension poset has applications to Hochschild
cohomology and deformation theory of skew group algebras
$S(V)\#G$ for a finite group $G$ acting linearly on $V$.
Deformations of skew group algebras include
graded Hecke algebras and symplectic reflection algebras.
Hochschild cohomology detects potential deformations.
For a $\CC$-algebra $A$ and an $A$-bimodule $M$, the
Hochschild cohomology of $A$ with coefficients in $M$ is the space
$$
\HH^{\bullet}(A,M)=\ext_{A\otimes A^{\text{op}}}^{\bullet}(A,M),
$$
where we tensor over $\CC$.
When $M=A$, we simply write $\HH^{\bullet}(A)$.
We refer the reader to Gerstenhaber and Schack~\cite{GerstenhaberSchack} for more on
algebraic deformation theory and Hochschild cohomology.
In the setting of skew group algebras, Hochschild cohomology may
be formulated in terms of invariant theory.
\c{S}tefan~\cite{Stefan} finds cohomology of the skew group algebra
$S(V)\#G$ as the space of $G$-invariants in
a larger cohomology ring:
$$\HH^{\bullet}(S(V)\#G)\cong\HH^{\bullet}(S(V),S(V)\#G)^G,$$
and Farinati~\cite{Farinati} and Ginzburg and Kaledin~\cite{GinzburgKaledin}
describe the larger cohomology ring:
$$
\HH^{\bullet}(S(V),S(V)\#G) \cong \bigoplus_{g \in G}
\Bigl(\:
S(V^{g}) \otimes
\bigwedge^{\bullet-\codim(g)}(V^g)^{*} \otimes
\bigwedge^{\codim(g)}\bigl((V^g)^*\bigr)^{\perp} \otimes
\mathbb{C}g
\:\Bigr),
$$
which we identify with a subspace of $S(V) \otimes \bigwedge^{\bullet} V^* \otimes \CC G$.
Here, $V^g=\{v \in V\::\:gv=v\}$ denotes the fixed point space of $g$.
Shepler and Witherspoon~\cite{SheplerWitherspoonCup}
further show that the cohomology $\HH^{\bullet}(S(V),S(V)\#G)$ is generated
as an algebra under cup product by $\HH^{\bullet}(S(V))$
together with derivation forms corresponding to atoms in the codimension poset.
More specifically,
for each $g$ in $G$, fix a choice of volume form
$\vol{g}$ in the one-dimensional space $\bigwedge^{\codim(g)}\bigl((V^g)^*\bigr)^{\perp}$.
(If $s$ is a reflection, we may take $\vol{s}$ in $V^{*}$ to be
a linear form defining the hyperplane about which $s$ reflects.)
Then ~\cite[Corollary 9.4]{SheplerWitherspoonCup}
asserts that the cohomology ring
$\HH^{\bullet}(S(V),S(V)\#G)$ is generated by
$\HH^{\bullet}(S(V))\cong S(V)\otimes\bigwedge^{\bullet}V^*\otimes 1_{G}$ and the set of volume forms tagged by codimension atoms:
$$
\{1\otimes\vol{g}\otimes g\::\:g \text{ is an atom in the codimension poset for $G$}\}.
$$
\begin{example}
Consider the group $G=G(m,p,n)$ acting on $V\cong\CC^n$ by its standard
reflection representation. Let $v_1,\ldots,v_n$ denote the standard basis
of $V$ and $v_1^*,\ldots,v_n^*$ the dual basis of $V^*$.
As in Section~\ref{GMPN}, let $\zeta_m=e^{2\pi i/m}$.
Proposition~\ref{GmpnAtoms} describes the codimension atoms
in $G(m,p,n)$, and we can easily find the corresponding volume forms
$\vol{g}$.
The cohomology $\HH^{\bullet}(S(V),S(V)\#G(m,p,n))$
is thus generated as a ring under cup product by $\HH^{\bullet}(S(V))$ and the elements
\begin{itemize}
\item $1\otimes(v_i^*-\zeta_m^c v_j^{*}) \otimes s$, where $s$ is a reflection about the hyperplane $v_i^*-\zeta_m^c v_j^*=0$, and
\item $1\otimes v_{i_1}^*\wedge \cdots \wedge v_{i_{\codim(g)}}^* \otimes g$,
where $g$ is $p$-connected and $v_{i_1},\ldots,v_{i_{\codim(g)}}$ form a basis of $(V^g)^{\perp}$.
\end{itemize}
(Note that we have included the elements $1\otimes(v_{i_1}^*\wedge v_{i_2}^*)\otimes g$ with $\det(g)=1$,
but these do not arise from codimension atoms and are superfluous generators.)
\end{example}
Shepler and Witherspoon~\cite[Corollary 10.6]{SheplerWitherspoonCup}
show that if $G$ is a Coxeter group or $G=G(m,1,n)$, then,
in analogy with the Hochschild-Kostant-Rosenberg Theorem,
the cohomology $\HHSSG{\mol}$ is generated
in cohomological degrees $0$ and $1$.
We use our comparison of the reflection length
and codimension posets to show this analogue fails for
the other irreducible complex reflection groups.
We recall from~\cite[Section 8]{SheplerWitherspoonCup} the volume algebra
$A_{\text{vol}}:=\Span_{\CC}\{1\otimes\vol{g}\otimes g\::\:g\in G\}$, isomorphic to
a (generalized) twisted group algebra with multiplication
$$
(1\otimes\vol{g}\otimes g)\smile(1\otimes\vol{h}\otimes h)=\theta(g,h)(1\otimes\vol{gh}\otimes gh)
$$
for some cocycle $\theta:G\times G\rightarrow\CC$.
The cocycle $\theta$ is generalized in that its values may include zero;
in fact, the {\sffamily\bfseries twisting constant} $\theta(g,h)$ is nonzero if
and only if $g\leq_{_\perp}gh$. Iterating the product formula, we find
$$(1\otimes\vol{g_1}\otimes g_1)\smile\cdots\smile(1\otimes\vol{g_k}\otimes g_k)
=\lambda(1\otimes\vol{g_1\cdots g_k}\otimes g_1\cdots g_k),$$
where $\lambda=\theta(g_1,g_2)\theta(g_1g_2,g_3)\cdots\theta(g_1\cdots g_{k-1},g_k)$.
The twisting constant $\lambda$ is nonzero if and only if
$g_1\leq_{_{\perp}} g_1g_2 \leq_{_\perp}\cdots\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1\cdots g_k$.
We make use of this fact in the proof of Lemma~\ref{supportlemma} below.
Once a choice of volume forms $\vol{g}$ has been made, then given an
element $\alpha$ in $\HHSSG{\mol}$, there
exist unique elements $\alpha_g$ in $S(V^{g})\otimes\bigwedge^{\mol}(V^{g})^*$
such that
$$
\alpha=\sum_{g\in G}\alpha_g\otimes\vol{g}\otimes g.
$$
Let the {\sffamily\bfseries support} of $\alpha$ be $\supp(\alpha)=\{g\in G\::\:\alpha_g\neq0\}$.
For a set $B\subset\HHSSG{\mol}$, let $\supp(B)=\bigcup_{\beta\in B}\supp(\beta)$.
In the next lemma, we relate the support of a subring of $\HHSSG{\mol}$
to the support of a set of generators for the subring.
\begin{lemma}\label{supportlemma}
Let $B$ be a subring of $\HHSSG{\mol}$, and let $\mathcal{G}(B)$
be a set of generators for $B$ as a ring under cup product.
If $g$ is in $\supp(B)$, then there exist group elements $g_1,\ldots,g_k$
in $\supp(\mathcal{G}(B))$
such that $g_1\leq_{_\perp}g_1g_2\leq_{_{\perp}}\cdots\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1\cdots g_k=g$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
First consider the support of
a finite cup product $\beta_1\smile\cdots\smile\beta_k$
of generators $\beta_i$ from $\mathcal{G}(B)$.
Using the cup product
formula~\cite[Equation (7.4)]{SheplerWitherspoonCup}\footnote{Note that the
factor $dv_g\wedge dv_h$ in Equation (7.4) may not a priori be an element of $\bigwedge^{\mol} (V^{gh})^*$.
To interpret the equation correctly, we must apply to the wedge product $dv_g\wedge dv_h$ the projection
$\bigwedge^{\mol}V^*\rightarrow\bigwedge^{\mol}(V^{gh})^*$
induced by the orthogonal projection $V^*\rightarrow (V^{gh})^*$.
After the last iteration of the cup product formula, we also apply the
projections $S(V)\rightarrow S(V)/I((V^{g})^{\perp})\cong S(V^{g})$ to the polynomial parts to obtain
a representative in $\HHSSG{\mol}$.},
we find that a typical summand of $\beta_1\smile\cdots\smile\beta_k$ has the form
$$
\omega \otimes \theta(g_1,g_2)\theta(g_1g_2,g_3)\cdots\theta(g_1\cdots g_{k-1},g_k)\vol{g}\otimes g,
$$
where each $g_i$ is in $\supp(\beta_i)$, $g=g_1\cdots g_k$, and $\omega$ is a
(possibly zero) derivation form in
$S(V^g)\otimes \bigwedge^{\mol}(V^{g})^*$.
The scalar
$$\theta(g_1,g_2)\theta(g_1g_2,g_3)\cdots\theta(g_1\cdots g_{k-1},g_k)$$
is a twisting constant from the volume algebra and, as noted above,
is nonzero if and only if
$g_1\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1g_2\leq_{_{\perp}}\cdots\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1\cdots g_k$.
Thus $$\supp(\beta_1\smile\cdots\smile\beta_k)\subseteq\{g_1\cdots g_k:g_i\in\supp(\beta_i)\text{ and }g_1\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1g_2\leq_{_{\perp}}\cdots\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1\cdots g_k\}.$$
Now note that for arbitrary elements $\alpha_1,\ldots,\alpha_k$ in $B$, we have
$$
\supp(\alpha_1+\cdots+\alpha_k)\subseteq\supp(\alpha_1)\cup\cdots\cup\supp(\alpha_k).
$$
This proves the lemma since every element of $B$ is a sum of finite
cup products of elements of $\mathcal{G}(B)$.
\end{proof}
\begin{corollary}\label{codimsupport}
The set of codimension atoms for $G$ is contained in the support
of every generating set for $\HHSSG{\mol}$.
\end{corollary}
\begin{proof}
Let $\mathcal{G}$ be a set of generators for $\HHSSG{\mol}$.
Applying Lemma~\ref{supportlemma}, we have that for each $g\neq1$ in $G$
there exist nonidentity group elements $g_1,\ldots,g_k$ in $\supp(\mathcal{G})$
such that $g_1\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1g_2\leq_{_{\perp}}\cdots\leq_{_{\perp}}g_1\cdots g_k=g$.
In particular, $g_1\leq_{_{\perp}}g$. If $g$ is a codimension atom, then
since $g_1\neq1$ we must have $g_1=g$, and hence $g$ lies in $\supp(\mathcal{G})$.
\end{proof}
\begin{remark}
The exterior products in the description of cohomology
force a homogeneous generator supported on a group element
$g$ to have cohomological degree at least $\codim(g)$ (and no more than $\dim V=n$).
In light of Corollary~\ref{codimsupport}, a set of
homogeneous generators for $\HHSSG{\mol}$ may well require elements
of maximum cohomological degree $n$. For instance, in the group
$G(n,n,n)$ for $n\geq3$, the element $g=\diag(e^{2\pi i/n},\ldots,e^{2\pi i/n})$
is a codimension atom, and a homogeneous generator supported on $g$ must have
cohomological degree $\codim(g)=n$. Thus, using Corollary~\ref{codimsupport},
we see that every set of homogeneous generators for $\HH^{\mol}(S(V),S(V)\#G(n,n,n))$
includes an element of cohomological degree $n$.
\end{remark}
\begin{corollary}
Let $G$ be an irreducible complex reflection group. Then the
cohomology ring $\HH^{\bullet}(S(V),S(V)\#G)$ is generated
in cohomological degrees $0$ and $1$
if and only if $G$ is a Coxeter group or a monomial reflection group $G(m,1,n)$.
\end{corollary}
\begin{proof}
By Corollary~\ref{codimsupport}, the support in $G$ of a set of generators for
$\HHSSG{\mol}$ must contain the set of codimension atoms. It follows
that any set of generators contains elements of cohomological
degree at least as great as the codimensions of the atoms in the
codimension poset.
If $G$ is not a Coxeter group and not a monomial reflection group $G(m,1,n)$,
then there are nonreflection atoms
in the codimension poset, so a generating set for $\HHSSG{\mol}$
will necessarily include elements of cohomological degree greater than one.
Conversely, Shepler and Witherspoon show in~\cite[Corollary 10.6]{SheplerWitherspoonCup}
that if $G$ is a Coxeter group or a monomial reflection group
$G(m,1,n)$, then $\HHSSG{\mol}$ can in fact be generated in degrees
$0$ and $1$.
\end{proof}
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| in the codimension poset.
For emphasis, we often refer to the atoms in
the codimension poset as {\sffamily\bfseries codimension atoms}.
Note that an element $a$ in $G$ is an atom in the poset on $G$
if and only if its conjugacy class is an atom in the corresponding
poset on the set of conjugacy classes of $G$.
\subsection*{Functions versus posets}
We now show that
comparing the length and codimension functions
is (in a sense) equivalent to comparing the set of atoms in each poset.
\begin{definition}
We say $g=g_1 \cdots g_k$ is a {\sffamily\bfseries factorization of $g$ with codimensions adding}
if $\codim(g)=\codim(g_1)+\cdots+\codim(g_k)$.
\end{definition}
\noindent Note that if $g=g_1 \cdots g_k$ is a factorization with
codimensions adding, then, using the fact that codimension is subadditive
and constant on conjugacy classes, we also have $g_1,\ldots,g_k \leq_{_\perp} g$.
Furthermore, since $V$ is finite dimensional, we can work recursively
to factor any nonidentity element of $G$ into a product of codimension atoms with
codimensions adding:
\begin{observation}
Given a nonidentity group element $g$, there exist codimension atoms \mbox{$a_1,\ldots,a_k \leq_{_\perp} g$}
such that \mbox{$g=a_1\cdots a_k$} and $\codim(g)=\codim(a_1)+\cdots+\codim(a_k)$.
\end{observation}
The next two lemmas follow from repeated use of subadditivity of length and codimension
and the fact that codimension is bounded above by reflection length.
\begin{lemma}\label{forward}
Fix $g$ in $G$. If $\ell(a)=\codim(a)$ for every codimension atom $a \leq_{_\perp} g$, then $\ell(g)=\codim(g)$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
The statement certainly holds for the identity.
Now let $g=a_1\cdots a_k$ be a factorization of $g \neq 1$ into atoms with codimensions adding.
(Note that necessarily $a_{1},\ldots,a_{k} \leq_{_\perp} g$.)
Then
$$
\ell(g) \leq \ell(a_1)+\cdots+\ell(a_k)
= \codim(a_1)+\cdots+\codim(a_k)
= \codim(g)
\leq \ell(g),$$
with equality throughout.
\end{proof}
\begin{lemma}\label{backward}
Let $g \in G$ with $\ell(g)=\codim(g)$. If $h \leq_{_\ell} g$, then $h \leq_{_\perp} g$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
Subadditivity gives $\codim(g) \leq \codim(h)+\codim(h^{-1}g)$.
If $\ell(g)=\codim(g)$ and $h \leq_{_\ell} g$, we also have the reverse inequality:
$$
\codim(h)+\codim(h^{-1}g) \leq \ell(h) + \ell(h^{-1}g) = \ell(g) = \codim(g).
$$
\end{proof}
Lemma~\ref{forward} and Lemma~\ref{backward} combine to
reveal that the reflection length and codimension functions
coincide on all of $G$ if and only if every codimension atom
is a reflection.
\begin{proposition}\label{tfae}
The following are equivalent:
\begin{enumerate}
\item $\ell(g)=\codim(g)$ for every $g$ in $G$.
\item $\ell(g)=\codim(g)$ for every codimension atom $g$ in $G$.
\item Every codimension atom is a reflection.
\item For every $g\neq1$, there exists a reflection $s$ in $G$ such
that $\codim(gs)<\codim(g)$.
\end{enumerate}
\end{proposition}
\begin{proof}
The implication (1) $\Rightarrow$ (2) is immediate.
Application of Lemma~\ref{backward} with $g$ a codimension atom and $h$ a reflection
shows (2) $\Rightarrow$ (3). Lastly, if every codimension atom is a
reflection, then the hypothesis of Lemma~\ref{forward} holds for each $g$
in $G$, and hence (3) $\Rightarrow$ (1).
It is straightforward to work (4) into the loop via (1) $\Rightarrow$ (4) and (4) $\Rightarrow$ (3).
\end{proof}
\section{The infinite family $G(m,p,n)$}\label{GMPN}
The group $G(m,1,n)\cong(\ZZ/m\ZZ)^n\rtimes \mathfrak{S}_n$ consists of all $n \times n$ monomial matrices having $m^{th}$ roots
of unity for the nonzero entries.
For $p$ dividing $m$, the group $G(m,p,n)$ is the subgroup of $G(m,1,n)$ consisting
of those elements whose nonzero entries multiply to an $(\frac{m}{p})^{th}$
root of unity.
Throughout this section let $\zeta_m=e^{2\pi i/m}$.
Each group $G(m,p,n)$ contains the order two {\it transposition type reflections}
of the form $\delta\sigma$,
where $\sigma$ is a transposition
swapping the $i^{th}$ and $j^{th}$ basis vectors, and
$\delta=\diag(1,\ldots,\zeta_m^a,\ldots,\zeta_m^{-a},\ldots,1)$
scales rows $i$ and $j$ of $\sigma$ ($\delta=1$ is a possibility).
When $p$ properly divides $m$, the group $G(m,p,n)$ also contains the
{\it diagonal reflections} $\diag(1,\ldots,\zeta_m^{a},\ldots,1)$
where $0<a<m$ and $p$ divides $a$.
The $G(m,p,n)$ family includes the following Coxeter groups ($n\geq2$):
\begin{itemize}
\item symmetric group: $G(1,1,n)$ (not irreducible)
\item Weyl groups of type $B_n$ and $C_n$: $G(2,1,n)$
\item Weyl groups of type $D_n$: $G(2,2,n)$
\item dihedral groups: $G(m,m,2)$
\end{itemize}
In this section, we describe the atoms in the codimension poset
for an arbitrary group $G(m,p,n)$. In the groups for which the
reflection length and codimension functions do not coincide,
we give explicit examples of elements with length exceeding codimension.
\begin{definition}
Let $V=V_1\oplus\cdots\oplus V_n$ be a decomposition of $V\cong\CC^n$
into one-dimensional subspaces permuted by $G(m,p,n)$. Let $g$ be in $G(m,p,n)$,
and partition $\{V_1,\ldots,V_n\}$ into $g$-orbits, say
$\mathcal{O}_1,\ldots,\mathcal{O}_r$. The action of $g$ on $\bigoplus_{V_{j}\in\mathcal{O}_i}V_j$
can be expressed as $\delta_i\sigma_i$, where $\delta_i$ is diagonal and $\sigma_i$
is a cyclic permutation.
(Thus, up to conjugation by a permutation matrix,
$g$ is block diagonal with $i^{th}$ block $\delta_i\sigma_i$.)
The {\sffamily\bfseries cycle-sum} of $g$ corresponding to orbit $\mathcal{O}_i$ is
the exponent $c_i$ (well-defined modulo $m$) such that \mbox{$\det(\delta_i)=\zeta_m^{c_i}$}.
\end{definition}
Cycle-sums allow us to quickly read off codimension of an element:
$$\codim(g)=n-\#\{i\::\:c_i\equiv0\pmod m\}.$$
Note that for a reflection $t$ and any group element $g$,
the relation $t\leq_{_{\perp}}g$ is
equivalent to $\codim(t^{-1}g)=\codim(g)-1$.
Letting $s=t^{-1}$ and noting that the conjugate elements
$sg$ and $gs$ have the same codimension,
we obtain the following convenient observation:
\begin{observation}
An element $g\neq1$ is comparable with a reflection in the codimension poset
if and only if
there exists a reflection $s$ such that $\codim(gs)<\codim(g)$.
\end{observation}
We recall from Shi~\cite{ShiJ} (see Corollary 1.8 and the proof of Theorem 2.1)
the three possibilities for how the cycle-sums
change upon multiplying by a reflection:
\begin{lemma}[Shi~\cite{ShiJ}]\label{cyclesums}
Let $g \in G(m,p,n)$ with cycle-sums $c_1,\ldots,c_r$ corresponding to
$g$-orbits $\mathcal{O}_1,\ldots,\mathcal{O}_r$.
If $s$ is a transposition type reflection interchanging $V_i$ and $V_j$, then
the cycle-sums of $g$ split or merge into the cycle-sums of $gs$:
\begin{enumerate}
\item If $V_{i}$ and $V_{j}$ are in the same $g$-orbit, say $\mathcal{O}_k$,
then $gs$ has cycle sums\\
\mbox{$c_1,\ldots,\widehat{c_{k}},\ldots,c_r,d,c_k-d$} for some integer $d$.
\smallskip
\item If $V_{i}$ and $V_j$ are in different $g$-orbits,
say $\mathcal{O}_k$ and $\mathcal{O}_l$,
then $gs$ has cycle sums
$c_1,\ldots,\widehat{c_{k}},\ldots,\widehat{c_l},\ldots,c_r,c_k+c_l$.
\smallskip
\end{enumerate}
Let $s$ be a diagonal reflection scaling $V_i$ by non-1 eigenvalue $\zeta_m^{a}$
(where $p$ divides $a$).
\begin{enumerate}
\addtocounter{enumi}{2}
\item If $V_i$ is in the $g$-orbit $\mathcal{O}_k$,
then $gs$ has cycle sums $c_1,\ldots,c_k+a,\ldots,c_r$.
\end{enumerate}
\end{lemma}
Note that if $g$ is nondiagonal, then
by choosing a suitable transposition type reflection $s$,
we can arrange for the cycle-sum $d$ of $gs$
in part (1) of Lemma~\ref{cyclesums} to be any of \mbox{$0,\ldots,m-1$}.
In particular, we can choose $s$ so that $d=0$,
thereby increasing the number of zero cycle-sums and
decreasing codimension.
Hence {\it every nonreflection atom in the codimension poset must be diagonal}.
The converse is false,
but we come closer to the set of nonreflection atoms
by considering only $p$-connected diagonal elements.
\begin{definition}
A diagonal matrix $g\neq1$ whose non-1 eigenvalues are $\zeta_{m}^{c_1},\ldots,\zeta_{m}^{c_k}$
(listed with multiplicities) is
{\sffamily\bfseries $p$-connected} if $p$ divides $c_1+\cdots+c_k$ but
$p$ does not divide $\sum_{i \in I}c_i$ for $I \subsetneq \{1,\ldots,k\}$.
(Note that $g$ is in $G(m,p,n)$ iff $p$ divides $c_1+\cdots+c_k$.)
\end{definition}
It is easy to see that each nonidentity diagonal element of $G(m,p,n)$
factors in $G(m,p,n)$ into $p$-connected elements with codimensions adding.
Thus {\it every nonreflection atom in the codimension poset must be $p$-connected}.
We next check for poset relations among the reflections and $p$-connected elements.
\begin{lemma}
The $p$-connected elements of $G(m,p,n)$
are pairwise incomparable in the codimension poset.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
Suppose $a,b$ in $G(m,p,n)$ are diagonal elements such that $ab$ is
$p$-connected and $\codim(a)+\codim(b)=\codim(ab)$.
Since codimensions add, it is not hard to show that the non-1 eigenvalues
of $ab$ are the non-1 eigenvalues $\zeta_{m}^{a_1},\ldots,\zeta_m^{a_{\codim(a)}}$ of $a$
together with the non-1 eigenvalues $\zeta_m^{b_1},\ldots,\zeta_m^{b_{\codim(b)}}$ of $b$.
If $a,b\neq1$, we have a contradiction to
$p$-connectedness of $ab$, as $p$ divides $a_1+\cdots+a_{\codim(a)}$
by virtue of $a$ being in $G(m,p,n)$.
\end{proof}
\begin{lemma}
Let $g$ in $G(m,p,n)$ be $p$-connected and not a diagonal
reflection. Then there exists a
reflection $s\leq_{_\perp}g$ if and only if $g$ has codimension two and
non-1 eigenvalues $\zeta_m^c$ and $\zeta_m^{-c}$ for some $c$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
If $g$ has codimension two and non-1 eigenvalues $\zeta_m^{c}$ and $\zeta_m^{-c}$,
then $g$ factors into two reflections with codimensions adding.
The factorization in dimension two illustrates the general case:
$$
\left(
\begin{array}{cc}
\zeta_m^c & \\
& \zeta_m^{-c} \\
\end{array}
\right)
=
\left(
\begin{array}{cc}
& \zeta_m^{c} \\
\zeta_m^{-c} & \\
\end{array}
\right)
\left(
\begin{array}{cc}
& 1 \\
1 & \\
\end{array}
\right).
$$
Conversely, if $g$ is comparable with a reflection, then there must be a
reflection $s$ with $\codim(gs)<\ | 3,570 |
Revive Old Writing Project, or Let It Die?
No matter how organized or productive we are, sometimes we run out of ideas, enthusiasm, time, or all of the above. The piece of writing we thought would change the world is now gathering dust. In this series of posts, I've been exploring issues writers face when they are stymied by incomplete writing projects.
Options include dusting off the unfinished article, book or chapter and refreshing it with updated literature and/or data.We might pull back from the scholarly content (especially if it is dated) and create some practical how-to resources. We could re-purpose it, using the half-done piece as the basis for a more informal item for our professional society's blog or newsletter. We could ask for help, perhaps by joining a supportive writing group, requesting feedback from trusted colleagues, or by looking for co-authors who could bring new insights to the project.
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Have you been trapped in this loop? You want to move forward, but you feel that you must first complete what you started.
Re-visit the obstacles. Are the "I can't finish it because…" obstacles ones you can realistically surmount? If so, make a plan, set up systems of accountability that will work for you, and re-commit to the project.
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It is always hard to give up and say goodbye. Create a positive impetus by using this farewell as a teachable moment. Reflect on lessons learned. What will you do differently with the new project? How will you avoid falling back into the self-defeating cycle?
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STXfilms' new comedy I Feel Pretty, starring Amy Schumer, opened in third place with an estimated $16.2 million from 3,440 theaters, an average of $4,715 per location. Written and directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, the $32 million film also stars Michelle Williams, Rory Scovel, Emily Ratajkowski, Busy Phillips, Aidy Bryant, Tom Hopper, Naomi Campbell, and Lauren Hutton. I Feel Pretty received a B+ CinemaScore from audiences.
Opening in fourth place was sequel Super Troopers 2 (Fox Searchlight Pictures), which debuted with $14.7 million from 2,038 theaters, an average of $7,213. Made for just $13.5 million, the film received a B+ CinemaScore.
Blumhouse's Truth or Dare (Universal Pictures) rounded out the top five with $7.9 million and has grossed $30.4 million domestically after two weeks. The film also has earned $7.9 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $38.3 million. Made for just $3.5 million, the horror thriller was directed by Jeff Wadlow and stars Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey, Violett Beane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Hayden Szeto, and Sophia Taylor Ali.
In the sixth spot, Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One (Warner Bros. Pictures) added $7.5 million and has earned $126.2 million after four weeks. Continuing its great international run, Ready Player One took in another $23 million in 67 territories to push its overseas total to $395.4 million (with an impressive $207.4 million coming from China) and worldwide sum to $521.6 million. Ready Player One stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance.
Seventh place belonged to comedy Blockers (Universal Pictures), which earned $6.99 million its third weekend for a total of $48.3 million. Internationally, the $21 million film has made $19.5 million and the global total is at $67.8 million. Directed by Kay Cannon, Blockers stars Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton, Geraldine Indira Viswanathan, and Gideon Adlan.
With just five days to go until Avengers: Infinity War opens, Marvel Studios' Black Panther is still in the top 10! In eighth place, the juggernaut added $4.6 million and is now up to $681 million after 10 weeks in theaters. The film added $1.2 million internationally and has reached $642.9 million, for a global total of $1.324 billion. The Ryan Coogler-directed film stars Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.
Opening in ninth place was Traffik (Lionsgate's Codeblack Films) with $3.9 million from 1,046 theaters, an average of $3,705 per theater. Receiving a B CinemaScore, the film was directed by Deon Taylor and stars Paula Patton, Omar Epps, Roselyn Sanchez, and Laz Alonso.
Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs (Fox Searchlight) took 10th place with $3.4 million to take its five-week total to $24.4 million. Internationally, the film added $5.6 million in 14 markets | 1,052 |
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ThredUp, H&M and Calvin Klein to attend Decoded Future summit in New York
Online thrift store ThredUp is set to join companies including Patagonia, H&M and Calvin Klein at this year's Decoded Future summit in New York.
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The one-day summit, which held its inaugural event in NewYork last year, will take place at Convene at 117 W 46th Street on October 18. Founded by trend intelligence service Stylus, the summit will discuss contemporary trends and their effect on brands, with a focus on sustainability and social good.
The event will commence with a presentation from Stylus' chief creative officer, Tess Mansfield, who will discuss Stylus' key trend predictions for <|fim_middle|>Art and creativity in support of Ukraine
Inditex plan to double number of disabled employees in 2 years, up to 1500 people | 2020 across the industries of fashion, beauty, marketing, retail, food, travel and more.
The summit will then continue with an opening panel featuring brands like Ben & Jerry's, Airbnb, Patagonia and Vita Coco, where the companies will discuss their thoughts on creating sustainable and social change and the value of placing purpose at the heart of brand and business strategy, Stylus said.
The event will feature leaders from a wide range of additional brands and companies, including H&M, ThredUp, Marriott International, Pinterest, Calvin Klein, Harvard University, Fitbit, Gossamer, By Chloe, Butterfly.ai, Women's Health, Farmtrue, TerraCycle and more.
According to Stylus, the rest of the day's content will be split into three categories: 'Adapting to Changing Attitudes,' a category dedicated to addressing sustainable, health and wellness-driven travel, the anti-fast fashion movement, and future consumer insights looking forward to 2035; 'New Rules of Engagement,' discussing mental health and wellness in the digital age, technology and the future of medical, and omni-intelligent retail; and 'Addressing the Not-So-Niches,' a beauty-focused category that will discuss the future of packaging, the maturing marijuana market, and building a successful plant-based brand.
"Decoded Future brings together, and aims to empower, industry change-makers and influencers – the people that are in a position to influence our future," said Marc Worth, CEO of Stylus. "It aims to reveal the positive impacts of technology, what a sustainable future looks like, and the opportunities that arise from it. It's a must-attend for anyone wanting to drive change and get ahead on tomorrow."
The day will close with a final keynote from Christian Ward, Stylus' head of media and marketing, followed by a discussion on algorithms, artificial intelligence and brands.
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A volleybawl game about the ages, or of the ages?
Many years ago (probably more than 20) my family and my sister's family were soaking in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool on a stormy summer afternoon. I have done a few soaks in that venue over the past 30 or so years, but that afternoon stands out.
No, it doesn't stand out 'cause of familial accord or anything like that. In fact, my family (and that of my sister and her husband's slacker trust-fund friend and his dysfunctional family) were not part of the … special-ness.
Like I said, it was mid-summer, and mid-summer in the high mountains runs the weather gamut from bone-dry parchingly hot to glimpses of the inevitable return of winter. And this afternoon had hints of the later. Ominous menacing glowering thunderheads of impending doom over the jagged mountain-tops. Perfect time to<|fim_middle|> worst player was a Asian Californian who had to have been the consummate computer geek — how else could you explain such enthusiasm coupled with an almost complete lack of athletic aptitude?
After one somewhat lopsided game, I suggested that the one Saudi who apparently took this game seriously switch sides. And the one German woman who displayed more than a slight athletic ability also go to the other side of the net, replacing (?) the other side's best player.
Games were much closer after that. We'd play to 21, most everyone was cold and scrambled over the wall to the hot pool … after a few minutes a couple or three teenagers would start lobbing the ball back-and-forth and everyone who had been playing before would be out there and the next game started.
With swirling storm clouds hiding the tops of the peaks, the occasional sun peaking through patches of brilliant blue sky, we'd enthusiastically play each point — high fives on the winning-point side (frequent high-fives for a valiant losing effort), good-natured derogatory punches for a futile dive, there was camaraderie all around.
I have joined in (or occasionally started) pick-up volleyball games from time to time since the early 1970's. Why, I (and everyone else involved) had a heckuva lotta fun in Hana, island of Maui, Hawaii in 1988 or so. My family stopped at a beach, kids were young, doing beach stuff. I saw a single fellow down by the ocean at a net, just tapping and hitting a ball up into the air. I wandered on over, soon we were casually hitting it over the net, before long another couple guys joined in, I think we ended up at four per side. Many games. Group dunks in the drink when we got hot. 'Twas a good time.
So was this. I didn't dwell on the international relations aspect of this experience at the time, but heck. This was great. Everyone focused on fun, laughing, jumping, splashing, interacting … from a half-dozen countries and from four racial backgrounds.
If this could serendipitously happen in, of all places, Ouray Colorado, how wonderful it would be if volleyball games like this occurred all over the world, all the time. | be in a 100-degree-plus body of water. And there was a volleyball game.
I rolled over the concrete wall between the hottest part of the pool and the much-cooler section where the volleyball game was in progress. No invitation necessary — it seemed anybody who wanted to participate was welcome. You know, you can tell, this was not a group of people from just one family, or same town, or same club. It was obvious — the vibe transcended such limitations.
At one end of the playing area were four or so teenagers from Saudi Arabia. Three middle-aged slightly corpulent ladies from Germany were on the other side of the net. A couple from Canada. An intense fellow from France — who had to swim off every 5 or 10 minutes for another cigarette. And Americans of an age range from 10 to older than me, from many parts of the country and not just caucasian ethnocentricity. Possibly the best player out there was a woman of African ancestry who must have been a college athlete (in some sport other than volleyball). And the | 222 |
Little League® Joins with Changing the Game Project Founder and CEO, John O'Sullivan, on Content Partnership
Little League® Baseball and Softball has joined together for an official content partnership with Changing the Game Project's Founder and CEO, John O'Sullivan, to provide its parents and volunteer coaches with educational resources and guidance to create a better Little League experience for all children.
"We are looking forward to working with John and his team on developing great content to help our parents and volunteers understand the shifting dynamic of youth sports and what they can do to help improve the Little League experience for their families and everyone in their league," said Brian<|fim_middle|> High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and the forthcoming coaching book Every Moment Matters: How the World's Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams. Mr. O'Sullivan's work has been featured in The Huffington Post, CNN.com, Outside Magazine, ESPN.com, Soccer America, and numerous other publications. He is an internationally known speaker for coaches, parents, and youth sports organizations, and has presented for TEDx, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, U.S. Soccer, U.S. Lacrosse, U.S. Ski and Snowboard, U.S.A. Swimming, Ireland Rugby, and at numerous other events throughout the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe.
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Through this partnership, Mr. O'Sullivan will work together with Little League International to create a number of written and video-based content aimed towards parents and coaches within the Little League program. All of the content will be made available on Little League University in addition to the thousands of already created resources for parents, coaches, umpires, league officials, and District Administrators.
"I am thrilled to work with Little League to provide educational materials for parents and coaches moving forward," said Mr. O'Sullivan. "The Little League brand is so influential, and it reaches into so many communities across the globe. I cannot wait to work with them to put a little more 'play' back in 'Play ball!'"
Mr. O'Sullivan started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level. He is the author of the No. 1 bestselling book Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, | 290 |
KOGEI & Me Craftspeople and Their Stories
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Pursuing the "coolness" in kogei
Mr. Koji Orii is the founder of "Momentum Factory Orii, Co.,Ltd.", which deals with a wide range of coloring of Takaoka copperware. Born and raised in Takoka City in Toyama Prefecture, he is the third generation of a long-established "Orii-chakushokujyo (coloring factory). After graduating from university, he worked hard<|fim_middle|> make plugged-in products so that the young, who will be responsible for the next age, will be attracted to the profession in kogei. The future of Takaoka copperware that he opens up will surely be appreciated by the next generations.
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Seiji Ito | and had a fulfilling career in an IT company in Tokyo. However, he decided to take over the family business at the age of 26 years old and returned to his hometown. At that time, in the mid 1990s, the traditional kogei industry fell into a decline because of the burst of the bubble economy. Mr. Orii says that the traditional Takaoka copperware did not catch his interest. He was always looking to make products that he would consider as "cool". Intend on creating something new, Mr. Orii went through many processes of trial and error by combining traditional techniques and new ways that he found and he finally succeeded in developing a technique for coloring rolled copper plates. Subsequently, their reputation in the interior design and building materials field began to spread which helped in the recovery of their company. Currently, he is aiming to break into the fashion market. "Make traditional kogei cool". The conviction of Mr. Orii resulted in the growing number of young employees in the company. Looking forward to the challenges ahead, he endeavors to | 221 |
Farmer faces tearing down 'state-of-the-art' dairy unit
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A Herefordshire farmer faces tearing down the 'state-of-the-art' dairy unit he says he worked with experts to build in the hope of getting planning permission.
The council refused permission for the unit in October last year, citing its impact on the landscape, the farm's susceptibility to flooding, and the risk of the works leading to pollution into the nearby river Wye.
An appeal against an enforcement notice served on Tom Pugh, of Sheepcote Farm, Clifford, in January - obliging him to return the whole area to grass within a year - was unsuccessful.
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Mr Pugh says he spent three years working with "ecologists, biologists, structural engineers, drainage engineers and landscape architects" to make the application a success.
"They concluded that building the infrastructure for a dairy enterprise would only bring benefit to the surrounding area and the nearby river Wye," he said.
Herefordshire Council officials said in its submission to the appeal that it was told of unauthorised ground works at the farm in December 2018, and that enforcement officers made a site visit in January 2019.
Mr Pugh's planning application the following month proposed a 0.3-hectare dairy unit made up of a cattle cubicle, milking parlour, feed and milk silos, and also sought permission for a slurry lagoon which had already been built.
The council eventually refused this bid in October last year, citing the impact of the unit on the landscape, the farm's susceptibility to flooding, and the risk of the works leading to pollution into the nearby river Wye.
It then served an enforcement notice on Mr Pugh in January, obliging him to return the whole area to grass within a year.
This would mean removing the "significant amounts of gravel" extracted on the farm that had been used to raise the site profile, as well as concrete used for the building foundations and slurry chambers.
Mr Pugh appealed against both the permission refusal and the enforcement.
Following a hearing in October and site visit on 2 November, planning inspector Peter Willows has now rejected both.
He found "no harm" from the development to the setting of the listed farmhouse, and conceded that "there are likely to be some benefits arising from the development".
But this was outweighed by the fact that a "sequential test", mandated in government planning policy, had not been properly applied to determine whether the site was the least flood-prone of all options on the farm.
He said two fields to the south-west of the farm were "both clearly preferable in terms of flood risk to the appeal site, since neither falls within zone 3 (most liable to flood)".
Mr Pugh challenged this, saying: "We understand the farm is in a vulnerable position for flooding, but the building site in question did not flood in the highest flood ever recorded, in February 2020."
He added: "We're only looking to improve our farming with state-of-the-art facilities for slurry and effluent handling, to create a safer workplace and to benefit the local environment."
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Atmospheric scientists apply background knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and many other disciplines to improve our understanding of the wide variety of weather phenomena that affects peoples' lives on a daily basis. This includes weather forecasting, fundamental research in areas such as severe and hazardous weather, climate science, and numerical modeling,<|fim_middle|> be counted, with permission of instructor and program coordinator. | and supporting a number of weather-sensitive industries including renewable energy production, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and insurance.
Students from any discipline at SDSM&T may pursue a minor in atmospheric sciences by completing 18 credit hours of coursework as described below.
* AES 404/504 may be replaced with a suitable 3-credit thermodynamics course, including CBE 321, ME 211, or MET 320. PHYS 341 may also be used in place of AES 404, however an additional elective will be required to reach the 18 credit total.
** Select graduate courses in Atmospheric and Environmental Science may also | 139 |
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Glenrose Engineering is planning and supervising removal of invasive plants, stabilizing eroding soils, and planting native grasses, forbs, and trees along a segment of West Bull Creek impacted by adjacent apartment construction.
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Photos in the Attic
One War. Two Worlds. Three People in Love
Photos in the Attic is a compelling romance that follows the heart-wrenching story of a soldier caught between the love of two women. The tale is brought to life with the discovery of the Thuillier photos that were taken in Vignacourt, France, during World War I. These images hold answers to some questions raised by a current-day character, VALERIE BERNARD, who is a village local. In 1916, ROSIE MARCHAND leaves her hometown of Albert on<|fim_middle|>?
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Kingscastle | the Somme. A survivor of the war, she finds shelter in the home of her cousin, photographer LOUIS THUILLIER, a shell-shocked veteran of Verdun, who with his wife ANTOINETTE takes pictures of soldiers behind the lines. For Australian BILL FOSTER, the war is a faraway adventure where he is driven to go and join his brother. Bill is in love with ISABELLA DE LUCA, a passionate Queensland woman, and promises to return to her. However, MICK DE LUCA, Isabella's father, vows to do all he can to ensure this doesn't happen. JIMMY WALTON, Bill's Indigenous mate, enlists in the army also and they both go off to war together. In the Vignacourt hospital, an injured Bill meets Nurse Rosie. Bill can't understand why Isabella hasn't written him any letters. This, along with his brother being declared dead and Jimmy being killed in battle, brings Bill to the verge of a complete breakdown. Rosie is his strength during this time, and she nurses him back to health. Their feelings for each other deepen. As the war ends, Bill makes a difficult decision to return to Australia, to Isabelle. This devastates Rosie, and they part in anger. Bill returns home and finds that Isabella was pregnant, but both mother and baby died during birth …. Will Bill's hatred for Mick De Luca rise to the surface? What is his future? Is it in Australia or France, and does it feature Rosie? How do the photos that were found in the attic tie Bill and Valerie Bernard's lives together | 331 |
Het Geologisch Bureau was een organisatie belast met mijnbouw en geologie in de Nederlandse regio Zuid-Limburg. Het Bureau was eerst gevestigd aan de Akerstraat 86 in Heerlen, later aan de Voskuilenweg.
Het Bureau werkte tijdens zijn bestaan nauw samen met de Nederlandse Geologische Vereniging Afdeling Limburg.
Geschiedenis
In 1903 werd de Rijksdienst der Opsporing van Delfstoffen in Den Haag opgericht. Men merkte al gauw dat als gevolg van de ontwikkeling van de mijnbouw in Zuid-Limburg er behoefte was om lokaal een eigen afdeling te hebben.
In 1908 werd daarom in Heerlen het Geologisch Bureau opgericht. Het Bureau had de taak om alle gegevens te verzamelen die van belang konden zijn voor de Limburgse mijnbouw en de mijnondernemingen van advies te voorzien op het vlak van<|fim_middle|> werd.
In 1924 kwamen er grote bezuinigingen van de overheid, waardoor het Bureau zich meer moest verzelfstandigen en zich meer ging richten op waar de steenkolenmijnen behoefte aan hadden. Het Bureau kreeg toen de naam Stichting Geologisch Bureau voor het Mijngebied.
In 1936 werd de Rijks Geologische Dienst opgeheven, waarbij medewerkers van de Rijks Geologische Dienst met werkzaamheden ten aanzien van delfstoffen en kartering in Limburg bij het Geologisch Bureau kwamen.
Nadat mijngeoloog Werner Felder op 1 april 1966 ontslagen werd als gevolg van de afbouw van de Limburgse mijnindustrie, kwam hij terecht bij hoofdafdeling kartering van het Geologisch Bureau. Hier werkte hij samen met onder andere de geoloog Peter Bosch. Hier had hij de taak om geologische gegevens te verzamelen en uit te werken om hier met name geologische kaarten van te kunnen maken. Eveneens zou hij vanuit het Bureau excursies en congressen organiseren, lezingen geven en andere opdrachten voor derden doen. In die rol kreeg hij de opdracht om lithografische indeling van het Boven-Krijt en het onderste deel van het Tertiair te ontwikkelen. Eveneens nam Werner Felder vanuit het Bureau samen met Peter Bosch deel aan Internationale Krijtcommissie, evenals zijn broer Sjeuf Felder vanuit het Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht.
In 1968 werd het Geologisch Bureau weer onderdeel van de Rijks Geologische Dienst in Haarlem en was het District Zuid van de Geologische Kartering gevestigd in Heerlen. Het Bureau had toen als taak om voor zowel de overheid als bedrijven opdrachten uit te voeren ten aanzien van delfstoffen en meer.
Op 1 september 1997 werd de Rijks Geologische Dienst opgeheven en ging zij op in het Nederlands Instituut voor Toegepaste Geowetenschappen (NITG-TNO), onderdeel van TNO. Daarmee werd het geologisch Bureau in Heerlen ontmanteld en gesloten. De museumcollectie van Jongmans verhuisde naar Naturalis in Leiden en de uitgebreide bibliotheek werd weggegooid.
Museum van het Geologisch Bureau
Prof. dr. W.J. Jongmans was van 1921 tot 1946 directeur van het Geologisch Bureau en de werkcollectie van Jongmans stond opgesteld in een ruimte in het Geologisch Bureau. Deze werkcollectie bestond uit een verzameling fossielen afkomstig uit het Carboon in Zuid-Limburg en fossielen die dienden als vergelijkingsmateriaal afkomstig uit andere delen van de wereld.
Geologische organisatie
Mijnbouw in Limburg (Nederland)
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Nederlandse overheidsinstantie | geologie. Dat omvatte onder andere de geologische kartering van Zuid-Limburg, de bestudering van fossiele planten uit het Carboon en samenstelling van een stratigrafische indeling.
In 1918 kwam het eindrapport klaar en zou dat het einde zijn van de werkzaamheden van het Bureau, maar er werd voor gepleit om de kennis niet verloren te laten gaan. Dit resulteerde in 1918 tot de oprichting van de Rijks Geologische Dienst in Haarlem, waar het Geologisch Bureau in Heerlen onderdeel van | 146 |
Few would dispute the importance of Jim Burns's contribution to the development of the electric guitar in the UK.<|fim_middle|> most sought after model. | The fact that he designed Britain's first solidbody guitars and basses would have been enough to guarantee him a place in the history books, but Jim's accomplishments went far beyond that.
Through the guitar's boom years in the early 1960s, Burns instruments were the choice of many rising stars of the 'beat group' scene, including the Honeycombs, the Searchers and the Troggs. With the launch of the Burns Marvin in 1964, Britain finally had a solidbody electric that was fully equivalent in terms of sound and performance to its American counterpart, the Fender Stratocaster.
Here we take a look at the story of the Burns company, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, taking in a rather special example of the Marvin model along the way. Supersound In 1958, Jim Burns joined forces with Alan Wootton of the Supersound amplification company to develop and manufacture a line of solidbody guitars and basses.
A makeshift workshop was set up in the basement of Jim's rented accommodation at 131 Queens Road in Buckhurst Hill, Essex and Jimmy and Peter Farrell, the sons of Jim's landlady Louise Farrell, were recruited as 'helpers'. Though they were primitive when compared to the instruments that Jim would build a few years later, the Supersound guitars and basses were nevertheless significant in being the first of their type to be manufactured on a commercial basis in the UK. Supersound's sole advertisement pictured the 'Ike Isaacs Short Scale' model, a single-cutaway Les Paul-like solidbody.
Jim Burns later stated that he made around 20 of these, but all of those that have since surfaced actually bear the later 'Burns Weill' badge suggesting that few, if any, Supersound examples actually made it onto the market or survived. Burns-Weill The collaboration with Alan Wootton lasted less than a year, but Jim's appetite for guitar making had been whetted. He promptly entered into a similar arrangement with amplifier manufacturer Henry Weill.
Once again Jim took care of the woodwork while Henry supplied the pickups and electronics. Marketed under the 'Burns-Weill' banner, the resulting instruments were the first to bear Jim's name. The range, which included both budget and professional quality models, comprised three solidbody guitars together with matching basses. Styled after the Japanese-built Guyatone/Antoria guitars (as used by guitarist Hank Marvin in his days with the Drifters), the Fenton guitar was priced at £35 while the futuristic RP2G Streamline Guitar retailed at a hefty £56.
Jim's partnership with Henry Weill ended acrimoniously when Jim decided to set up his own company, Ormston Burns Ltd, in late 1959. Henry continued to manufacture revised versions of the Burns-Weill models, now under the Fenton Weill brand name, but his efforts were ultimately eclipsed by the success enjoyed by Jim Burns in the following decade. The Burns Company The first guitar to carry the 'Burns' brand name, the Short Scale De-Luxe Artistes (sic) model, was unveiled in late 1959 and Ormston-Burns Ltd — a partnership that included Jim Burns, Louise Farrell and her sons Jimmy and Peter — was officially established the following year.
The early Burns line included the Artist, soon superseded by the Vibra Artist, and the small-bodied Sonic model, plus bass versions of both. Unlike the offerings from Watkins, Vox, Dallas, Rosetti and other UK-based companies, Burns products were never built to a price. The company's cheapest six-string, the Artist, retailed at £51 (equivalent to around £900 in today's money) while the top of the line Vibra Artist model sold for the princely sum of £78, a serious investment at a time when the average adult wage was around £7 per week!
The introduction of the Black Bison in December 1961 reflects the confidence that Jim Burns must have felt in his new venture. With its all-black finish, forward sloping horns and gold-plated hardware, the new guitar made a bold visual statement. Innovative features included four Ultra-Sonic pickups (developed with the help of the Goldring hi-fi company), novel 'Split Sound' circuitry, a newly designed 'boomerang' tremolo unit and a 'gear box' truss rod system that was concealed within the neck heel.
The model's £157 price tag singled it out as the most expensive British-built solidbody guitar of its era. In practice, the Black Bison proved completely uneconomical to manufacture and as a result, just 50 examples of the original four-pickup version were made before the model was redesigned with three pickups, a bolt-on neck and a simplified vibrato unit.
The Marvin Model Over the next few years the Burns Company added several new models to its line including the Split Sonic, the Jazz Split Sound guitar and the semi-solid TR2. With the introduction of the Marvin in December 1964, however, Burns came of age. That Hank Marvin — the lead guitarist with the UK's top instrumental group, The Shadows — should have laid aside his famous red Fender in favour of a British-built Burns guitar represented a remarkable coup for Jim and one that he could hardly have envisaged just a few years earlier.
The Shadows, who were experiencing tuning problems with their Fenders, had approached Jim with the request that he build them a Stratocaster-style instrument that would play and stay in tune. According to Hank, around 30 prototypes of the new model were assembled before the guitar finally met with his approval. "The 24 months of waiting was a nuisance but it all seemed worthwhile when we first began to use them," Marvin told the readers of his Beat Monthly column.
Taking Hank's Fender Stratocaster as a point of departure, Jim had incorporated various 'improvements' including the newly designed Rezo-Tube vibrato unit and Rez-o-Matik pickups. With a £173 price tag (around £20 more than a sunburst Fender Stratocaster), the Marvin replaced the Bison as Burns's flagship model.
Baldwin & Beyond In the 1960s, guitar-based pop music was seen as a passing fad and the Farrells were keen to sell before the bubble burst. With this pressure behind him, Jim accepted an offer from the American Baldwin Piano and Organ Company (which had earlier failed in an attempt to buy Fender) and the entire Burns operation was sold to Baldwin for £250,000 on September 30th 1965.
Jim Burns remained with the company as a consultant but left after about a year. Initially little changed, but in mid 1966 Baldwin decided to rationalise the range, dropping several models in the process. Those that remained were subjected to a design overhaul that was intended to facilitate production. A visible consequence of this 'restyling' was the 'flattened scroll' headstock now seen on the Bison, the Marvin and most other Baldwin models (only the Double Six 12-string and G.B.66 De Luxe hollowbody escaped intact with their original flat headstocks).
By the close of the decade, interest in the Burns/Baldwin instruments had diminished to the extent that Baldwin decided to pull the plug, focusing instead on the Gretsch guitar and drum lines that it had acquired in 1967. After Baldwin Having left Baldwin, Jim Burns continued to develop his ideas, initially under the Ormston banner, since Baldwin now owned the 'Burns' brand name.
In 1969 he joined the Dallas Arbiter organisation, where he collaborated with ex-Vox employee Bob Pearson on a line of guitars and basses that were sold under the Hayman brand name. In 1973, Jim was employed as designer and production controller for a Newcastle-based musical instrument retailer that operated under the Burns UK banner. Despite its name, the operation was not owned or run by Jim, who had effectively relinquished the right to his own name once again.
Burns UK models included the radically shaped Flyte guitar, the angular Hank seems suitably pleased: it's said that the scroll headstock was his idea Mirage and the LJ24. The 1980s saw Jim Burns resume guitar manufacture under his own name, this time as part of the PA:CE electronics group. Production began in 1980 with a series of all-new designs that included the eye-catching Scorpion, a model that found favour with Blondie guitarist Chris Stein.
Interest in the classic Burns designs continued, however, and in 1981 the company responded by reissuing the Marvin and Bison guitars. Unfortunately, creating authentic reproductions was deemed uneconomic and as a result many characteristic details were sacrificed, including the Marvin's Rezo-Tube vibrato, which was replaced by a generic Strat-style unit.
Poor management and inconsistent build quality resulted in disappointing sales and the company was gone by the mid 1980s. Burns London In the 1990s, Burns guitars began a much more successful rebirth. Founded in 1992 by Barry Gibson, with Jim Burns on board as a consultant, the Burns London Company set out to produce new Burns guitars in the spirit of the original models, beginning with the Legend, an accurate reissue of the Marvin.
Initially building guitars by hand in the UK, Burns London began producing guitars in the Far East in 1999 and today offers a full catalogue of electric guitars and basses, from the affordable Club Series to the upmarket Custom Elite range, together with limited edition instruments, such as the Dream guitar reviewed this month on page 26.
Our Guitar Designed to replace the early 1960s Fender Stratocasters that Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch were playing at the time, the Burns Marvin incorporated a number of Fender-like features that included a 21-fret rosewood fingerboard, 25.5-inch scale length and three single-coil pickups. The model's circuitry was virtually identical to that of a Strat, with a single volume control, two tone controls and a three-way pickup selector switch. (The earliest examples were fitted with a rotary switch mounted on its side in place of a regular three-way switch, presumably because a suitable switch wasn't available in the UK.) However, other details such as the three-a-side scroll headstock (a feature suggested by Hank himself ), three-section split pickguard and zero fret lent the Marvin a distinct visual identity of its own.
The Marvin's 'Rezo-Tube' vibrato employed a knife-edge pivot and individual string anchor tubes, hence the name. To get around Fender's patents, the tension springs were mounted backwards beneath an extended baseplate, also adding to the model's unique look. Tension could be adjusted via a pair of bolts at the end of the baseplate. Early examples had a mahogany body and a natural-finished 'steamed beech' neck (the steaming process increased the timber's stability by reducing its resin content).
Burns later substituted an obeche body (perhaps Hank and Bruce found the earlier mahogany bodies too heavy) and began using sycamore, a species of European maple, for the neck. Most Marvins were finished in white polyester and fitted with a brown or grey tortoiseshell plastic, three-piece split scratchplate. Custom colours were also offered, which came with black plastic scratchplates, though these sometimes appeared on white finished examples as well.
Initially Burns glued the two small sections of the scratchplate in place but soon switched to attaching them with screws — both the slot-head and Phillips variety can be found, sometimes appearing on the same instrument! Details such as the size of the scratchplate engraving, the position of selector switch, the vibrato hand-rest and the top strap button also varied.
Back in the 1960s the detailing of Burns guitars was largely carried out by hand and as a result, the neck profile and the size and shape of the headstock scroll varied from one guitar to another. Mighty Marvin The Marvin pictured here belongs to the Managing Director of Burns London, Barry Gibson. According to Barry it is a pre-production model and details such as the switch angle and the full-width 'Rez-o-Matik' pickup engraving certainly point to an early date of manufacture.
The guitar's body has been refinished and the two small scratchplates, which would originally have been glued in place, are now secured with Phillips screws. "The guitar was originally fitted with an unusually long vibrato arm," Barry comments. "It was half as long again as the standard Marvin arm and I ended up playing over the neck pickup all the time!"
A reissue arm has since been fitted and the original stored safely in the case. Around 300 original Burns Marvins were produced before the company was sold in 1965. Baldwin continued to produce the model for a further five years but most collectors prefer the original Burns-branded guitars. All told, this is a very nice example of what is undoubtedly Burns's | 2,743 |
Austin & I decided to take the boys on a last minute road trip up to Utah & meet up with his family at a lake they were boating on for the weekend & it was so good. we left bright & early thursday morning & made it just in time for an evening ride on the boat & a campfire dinner. We stayed in the cutest little cabins on the lake & Cedar LOVED it, like straight up love. He couldn't get over that we were staying in a cabin, that he got to sleep in his sleeping bag & that he was with his grandma & grandpa.
We spent all day friday on the boat. Milo sort of hated the boat when it wasn't moving, mostly because i was constantly pulling him off of stuff & holding his life vest handle because i was terrified of him falling into the water because he is a crazy baby & is always climbing on top of everything & he legitimately loves jump into water sooo.... my fear is totally justified :). once the boat was moving he was totally good though & would either help grandpa drive the boat or instantly fall asleep on me which was adorable. I thought it was be really fun to take Milo tubing but i felt like when i leaned forward to hold onto the handle i was squishing him too much, so we decided it would work to hold onto the back handle & we were sooo wrong. Within the first 5 seconds of the boat moving the tube flipped back & milo & i were instantly thrown into the freezing cold lake. I felt pretty bad for Milo babe, he was in straight shock from the water, it as pretty sad! But we got back on the raft & i held onto the front & once it started moving he totally loved it & was laughing & almost fell asleep on it, haha. I still felt bad though!
Maybe it was because Cedars cousins were there & it gave him a little more courage but i was so proud of him because he wanted to try water skiing & if you know Cedar then you know how unlike him that is. I wrote an entire blog post about how<|fim_middle|> & playing games. It was the perfect little weekend escape. | cautious he is & here he was wanting & asking for us to let him try water skiing. I was so proud that he even wanted to try it! before we let him we made him show us that he knew how to float in his life vest. it sounds funny, but the kid has never really worn one & we were worried that he wouldn't trust it if he fell & that he would freak out, so we had him show us that he could put his arms out of the water with Austin's sister floating next to him to prove that he would be ok & he totally hated it. He was sobbing when we asked him to float for us but he still wanted to water ski afterwards so we let him! Austin sister, Brittney, was in the water the entire time & held him while he waited for the boat to move & then she helped him stand up a little bit & he stood on his very first try! it was so exciting & he never let go or fell! we did a full little circle & dropped him back off right next to Brittney & he was SO excited, i loved watching how much he loved it & how he faced his fears. it probably helped that i promise him so dinosaurs for doing it! He also stayed on the tube for a solid 2 hours one day, he was having so much fun.
Britney lives in Massachusetts & our kids don't get together too often so it was really fun to see Cedar playing with her kids & Milo following them around trying to be a big kid too. We spent the majority of the time on the boat but if we weren't there, we were fishing, the kids chasing bunnies, scootering around the site | 345 |
Owning a pool is more a dream for many individuals. Those that are lucky sufficient to personal one understand how essential upkeep actually is. At the similar time, they've a good idea of how troublesome it's to keep the pool clean. In some instances, there could also be a purpose to pay someone to deal with the messy pool, but there are options.
In the long term, hiring a swimming pool cleansing company can value you a lot of money, whereas an automated pool cleaner, for instance, will save you some dollars. They want extra initial investment, but there are various benefits.
0.1 What makes a robotic higher<|fim_middle|> troublesome for pool house owners to decide on them nicely. The alternatives may be fairly overwhelming and complicated.
If you wish to make a more strong selection of robotic cleaner, take into consideration your actual pool set. There are robotic pool cleaners that are ideal for terrestrial swimming pools. There are additionally robotic cleaners which are optimum for terrestrial pools. It is very important go for a robotic cleaner that can accommodate an individual pool. Buying a robotic cleaner appropriate for terrestrial pools could be a massive mistake for house owners of inland pools. It is very important by no means strategy a robot pool cleaner shortly or carelessly.
Robotic pool cleaners work in play. Some of them are outfitted with all the thrilling and convenient options. Nevertheless, there are others which are a lot easier and more primary. If you wish to make an clever selection of robotic cleaner, it's a must to take the price range into consideration. People who find themselves prepared to spend extra money might need to think about robotic pool cleaners that embrace accessories reminiscent of "Quick Clean" and sensors that detect when users are out of the water. People who find themselves interested in primary cleaning help, then again, might need to seize extra "no frills" options in robotic pool cleaners. The good news is that there are robotic cleaners available on the market that fit all your needs and preferences.
Take into consideration the dimensions of the pool. Don't purchase a robotic cleaner before checking its dimensions. There are robotic pool cleaners which might be suitable for pools on smaller sides. There are additionally robotic cleaners which might be suitable for bigger ones. In case you purchase a robotic cleaner impulsively, you could end up with a device that doesn't match properly together with your pool measurement. It may be a real headache.
If you wish to be utterly glad with the choice of robotic cleaner cleaner, it's essential be arduous working, targeted and detailed. You have to be ready to discover all one of the best choices in entrance of you. | than a pool cleaner?
What makes a robotic higher than a pool cleaner?
Security has all the time been a concern in terms of throwing an electric gadget into water. It ought to be mentioned that even when the robot pool cleaner was an influence provide in a 110 or 220 volt socket, the machine itself wants about 24 volts. Which means the facility converter reduces the voltage to protected levels. This additionally signifies that they're power efficient, and if the twine is lengthy enough, they will clean the whole pool utterly with out supervision.
The good news is that there are a whole lot of totally different robotic swimming pools cleaners. They will differ quite a bit in phrases of pricing and so do their performance. Costlier ones often have advanced sensors and may really study what the shape of the pool is. Primary fashions wouldn't have such options, but they nonetheless work correctly. They are also considerably cheaper. As we speak we undergo ten of the preferred models available on the market. There are not any more 10 greatest robotic cleaners right here in 2019.
Dolphin Quantum Robotic Pool Cleaner not a highly regarded selection, primarily because it is fairly expensive. From the surface, it doesn't look a lot totally different than an affordable mannequin, nevertheless it appears a bit more strong and the supplies used seem more sturdy. On the inside, its refined hardware makes it extraordinarily environment friendly and is able to utterly clear all the pool.
<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4091" src="https://supertechplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1553394637_105_best-10-best-robotic-cleaners-in-2019-reviews.jpeg" alt=" 9-Aquabot Pool Rover Hybrid Robot Pool Cleaner The Aquabot Pool Rover Hybrid robotic cleaner is a simple machine that is made an affordable option for all pool owners. It is an affordable robot that can operate automatically as long as the pool size does not exceed 24 meters in diameter. With such a small robot, the device can do a pretty good job. It can almost completely clean the swimming pool without supervision.
For money users get a jet with advanced sensors to ensure that it covers the pool floor correctly. It uses very wide wheels and is easy to use. The model has advanced filters that can be used again and a microfibre bag to preserve the dirt without spreading it in water.
<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4090" src="https://supertechplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1553394637_898_best-10-best-robotic-cleaners-in-2019-reviews.jpeg" alt=" 8-Hayward-Rc9990Cub-Tigershark-Quick-Clean-Robotic Pool Cleaner Hayward RC9990CUB TigerShark is among the most superior models with a better price ticket. This will increase reliability and quality. It uses advanced know-how to help clean the pool correctly and perform absolutely automated. To realize this, manufacturers used advanced sensors and a easy cartridge filtering system.
Like different robotic cleaners, the model works individually from the pool filtration system. It makes use of cassettes which are straightforward to switch and have an efficient and energy-efficient 24-volt engine.
Hayward RC9740 SharkVac is a wonderful model for people who want an honest machine. It was made straightforward to make use of and absolutely automated. It's a terrific selection that it is rather compact and fairly mild. It additionally signifies that it isn't as effective as larger machines with bigger brushes. Then again, the model is designed for straightforward dealing with.
Smartpool is a model that managed to affect some robotic pool cleaners. It provides a number of models we have now NC22. The NC22 is sort of compact and has a surprisingly low price ticket. It's an excellent selection for many who don't need to spend too much and need some primary worth without nice features.
The model makes use of an clever system to navigate and clean all the flooring. It has large brushes that gather filth via a complicated filtration system. In line with the manufacturers, the robot works excellently on vinyl surfaces, fiberglass and concrete swimming pools. An fascinating function is the drainage system that makes it mild whenever you take away it from the pool. There's additionally a 40-foot power twine that makes it straightforward to use even when the outlet is just not near the pool.
Aquabot ABTTJET is one other superior machine that includes a respectable price ticket and good efficiency. For money, the robot is sort of reliable on account of its inner hardware and proper construction. It has giant wheels, which are coated with rubber material, which ensures its non-slip motion and makes use of additional white rolls to wash the pool flooring. It works on many various surfaces and may operate utterly with out supervision. A helpful function is a flip that ensures cable tangling. Its inner filter is straightforward to take away and straightforward to wash. Used sensors assist it cover the ground of the pool with out leaving the surfaces soiled. If there's one thing that would have been improved, it is its weight. It's fairly heavy, however it's power environment friendly.
The Polaris 9300 Sports activities Robotic has many great things to do with the bottom cleaner. It is a complicated and compact machine designed to work with all varieties of surfaces. It will possibly deal with vinyl, concrete and fiberglass. The model is a part of the highest class, which also signifies that additionally it is costlier, however it is rather more dependable.
Aquabot Pool Rover S2 is likely one of the most popular finances models. Its low price ticket doesn't imply that it's smaller than its bigger counterparts. In truth, there are very few other models in the identical worth vary that provide the same suction energy and efficiency. At the similar time, the mannequin is power environment friendly and may function on quite a lot of surfaces. Its lengthy power twine permits it to maneuver freely from the wall outlet when its swinging system prevents it from jamming.
Aquabot APRVJR is likely one of the most popular models available on the market. Its success is especially resulting from its low price ticket. For cash, the robotic works very properly, so it's an excellent selection for many who don't need to spend a lot of money. It's easy, compact, straightforward to use and fairly power environment friendly. Surprisingly, the standard of its development can also be fairly good, which explains why the model has bought so nicely because Aquabot first introduced it.
Like different models, the robot makes use of a brush system that cleans the floor and drains dust. Its refined sensors permit it to watch the cleaned surface, making it extraordinarily effective. The robot also can climb the partitions and clear the covers that are not a lot of a robotic platform cleaner that can be notably advantageous at this worth.
Many people may be tempted to go low cost . Whereas it is true that low cost fashions work nicely, they don't supply the identical options as costlier robotic pool cleaners. An affordable mannequin often only cleans the floor. Extra refined and implicitly expensive fashions can even climb partitions and clean bays.
Another thing that's essential to take a look at is the surfaces that they will clean. For instance, all robots can't handle a concrete platform. When taking a look at totally different models, it is very important be sure that it might clear the right sort of pool floor. Many individuals buy pool cleaners and assume they're dangerous or ineffective, but don't perceive that they purchased the improper sort of model.
When you have a swimming pool, you may consider putting it in a robotic pool cleaner. There are many benefits. Robotic pool cleaners may help individuals who need to keep completely clean and well-maintained swimming swimming pools. What shouldn't be a self-respecting swimming pool proprietor?
Robotic pool cleaners can promote healthy and cozy swimming pools. If you want to clean your pool while not having dependable portions of chemical compounds, these cleaners can do the job properly. Nevertheless, their advantages solely outweigh the thorough pool cleaning work. Robotic pool cleaners might be very useful for people who don't have a lot time to save lots of. Their use is usually a complete cake.
If you want to begin cleaning, you simply have to activate the system, place the bot in the pool and press the button. The process is truthfully so easy. People who find themselves continuously on the lookout for simpler, quicker, and extra efficient methods to care for their pool cleansing obligations can certainly have robotic cleaners behind. Supporting a robotic pool cleaner is less expensive than recruiting knowledgeable pool service. The cost of professional cleaning providers can rise rapidly. Sustaining them might be very onerous.
Immediately there are lots of robotic pool cleaners available on the market. Subsequently, it might typically be | 1,869 |
Jenna Bush Hager officially started her new job as a co-host of the "Today<|fim_middle|>. | " show just over one week ago, but that's not the only exciting change for the "Today" show team.
On April 16, during the show, Savannah Guthrie stepped into the conversation to say they had someone special on the phone and that her co-anchors were going to want to hear the news.
Hearing Kotb's voice on the phone, Guthrie asked her to reveal the big news.
"Do you have something you want to tell us?" Guthrie asked.
Baby Hope Catherine Kotb is the second baby that Kotb, 54, has adopted. She welcomed her oldest daughter, Haley Joy, in 2017.
Haley Joy is already thrilled about taking on her new role as big sister, Kotb told viewers.
Kotb said that her heart grew yet again after the addition of Hope to her family alongside boyfriend Joel Schiffman, who she has been with since 2013.
Kotb went on to explain that her daughter's middle name, Catherine, was chosen in honor of her best friend, Karen Swensen. Swensen has a 15-year-old daughter named Catherine.
Kotb's on-air colleagues were left wiping away tears at the joyous announcement, even joking that tissues were not going to be enough — someone had better bring in a mop.
Previously, Kotb shared that she has always yearned to be a mom, and stands proudly as an advocate for child adoption.
Now, she's the happy mother of two little girls, and many have shown their support and expressed their happiness for her, too.
I hope they were American children. Rich people love going over seas to adopt kids, while ignoring all of the children suferring in this country with no permanent parents | 356 |
Long Banks: The Fed Has to Raise, Right?
<|fim_middle|> Crash this Year?
Despite the huge drop last week, SPY looks poised for a bounce, barring any Fed shenanigans. While there is considerable downside if the current white channel support doesn't hold, I expect a bounce up to fill the gap from Friday, and potentially up to the white downtrend channel median in the beginning of the upcoming week.
SGYP has been in a downwards channel for nearly three months. The price made a potential move to break out, but rejected off the 200 hour MA. On this MA rejection and failure to breakout of the bearish channel a bearish divergence formed on both MACD and RSI. Price targets are listed on the chart. Waiting for a resistance confirmation to enter the short position.
Oil viciously rejected its 200 day moving average last Friday. The currently slight upwards trend is at the angle of a theoretical bear flag. If oil breaks downside as I expect, it should find support around $44 a barrel at the old trend line. | SPY is about 40 cents from hitting the blue descending resistance it has rejected cleanly four different times. There are about four SPX500 points up to go as well. When SPY hits, and then rejects, said blue resistance, please pour a drink out for SPY, because it's not gonna be bullish for a long time.
The index rejected the cloud top, the .5 fib, and the continued H&S neckline on Friday. The candle that formed was an inverse hammer. Be careful, this may be a bear trap. But, if it is not a trap, then this has to be a short.
SPX500 Currently Resembling 2008 Chart: Will it | 147 |
The Tour is a <|fim_middle|> for adults. | 90-minute scripted trip through New York history in which mounted televisions surrounding the windows show clips of significant events.
It began operation in March as an offshoot of the popular attraction called The Ride, in which 50 bus passengers pass eight to 10 street performances from 31st Street to 72nd Street (performers wait on specific blocks and use an app to inform them when the bus is approaching). The New York Philharmonic filmed a video for the bus to show as it passes Lincoln Center.
Versions of The Ride are being considered for London, Las Vegas and San Francisco.
"All we're doing is using technology to push us to the next generation," said the chief executive of The Ride LLC, Richard Humphrey. The Tour "enables you to experience the present through the past, both with the videos and the narration of the host, all as you're looking out the window," he said.
Regular ticket prices for The Tour are $35 for children and $45 | 204 |
The Commercial House is a historic hotel located at the intersection of 5th and Main Streets in Keithsburg,<|fim_middle|> County, Illinois | Illinois. William J. Patterson built the hotel to be his own house in 1849; however, he sold it the next year to Samuel Phelps and moved to California, where he died. Indiana native David Wolfe purchased the building and opened it as a public house in 1875.
The hotel has an Italianate design which features segmental arched windows with ornamental hoods and a low hip roof with bracketed eaves. At the time of the hotel's construction, Keithsburg was the Mercer County seat, and the hotel hosted both visitors on political business and travelers on the Mississippi River. While the county seat moved to Aledo in 1857, the hotel still thrived on commercial traffic spurred by the river trade and the local sawmill industry. Both commercial activity in Keithsburg and the hotel's fortunes declined in the twentieth century, though the hotel enjoyed some success with recreational travelers.
The hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1983.
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Hotel buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois
Italianate architecture in Illinois
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National Register of Historic Places in Mercer | 257 |
We've taken our three kids (at the time of writing this 4, 6 and 8) to Europe every year since they were born. Some years we stay in one place for several weeks and really get to know the area. Some years we do the opposite, moving around and experiencing different places in Europe with kids. This was one of those years. We just returned from visiting eight countries (Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Malta) over six weeks, including a Disney Cruise from Venice to Barcelona. Everyone in the family rated each of our destinations and major activities to be able to give others a succinct list of recommendations. Here are our top 15 highlights from this summer – all things that you can do virtually any summer in Europe with your kids.
With foodie kids and a foodie wife, we visit markets virtually everywhere we go. Not only was this the best market we visited this summer in Europe with kids, it was our favorite activity of the whole summer. We spent well over an hour wandering up and down the aisle, buying fruit, veggies, baked goods and savory made-to-order items like onion gallettes and crepes. As our daughters were snacking on newly-purchased red and orange bell peppers, several merchants started calling them "les filles poivrons" (the pepper girls) which created a fun rapport. There was live music as well. The organic market is only open on Sundays, but the normal market operates Tuesdays through Saturdays at the same location. On Boulevard Raspail between rue du Cherche-Midi and rue de Rennes from 9am to 3pm. Metro: Rennes.
My post on all of our favorite things to do in Florence is here.
I was nervous about taking the kids to Venice during the summer since the crowds and heat definitely aren't optimal, especially when traveling through Europe with kids. But Venice was one of our highlights. I booked Nadia Danesin as our guide based on TripAdvisor reviews and she managed to get us away from the crowds to show us the non-touristy Venice and islands for two days. But the highlight came when we stopped by Piazza San Marco one afternoon and the kids fed the pigeons, letting them land on their hands, arms, shoulders, and heads. They couldn't get enough.
We've gotten fairly pro-active on booking guides and arranging activities in advance, so it's funny that our top four activities were all unarranged. We were extremely impressed by Rhodes and its old town. We wandered around for hours, shopping a little but mainly letting the kids play on and around the ancient city walls, gates, towers, and open spaces. It was easy to get lost, but that was part of the fun. We had a great long lunch of tzatziki, gyros, giant beans, shrimp and saganaki under giant ficus trees, and I bet we couldn't find the restaurant again if we tried. And we likely will try – the kids all really want to go back to Rhodes next summer and spend more time there.
We've always loved macarons, and trying new flavors at Pierre Hermé and Ladurée whenever we pass a store. So we arranged a cooking class with Cook'n With Class in Montmartre to learn how to make them. We made three flavors: yuzu/chocolate; passion fruit/black currant; and salted caramel. Our four-year-old got a little tired, but the other two kids loved all 3+ hours and were highly involved in each precise step. Cook'n With Class also offers kid-friendly dessert classes, but I'm thinking we may work on baking baguettes with them next time.
This sits above Florence and required a taxi to get to, but is well worth a visit. The museum holds an amazing collection of 15th-19th-century armor from Europe and Asia, as well as paintings and tapestries, Egyptian sarcophagi, and even Napoleon's cloak from when he ruled Italy. The tour was only in Italian, but Elvira translated for us and added to the official commentary. At the end of the visit, the kids sat down and designed their own coats of arms, based on those around the villa. A true hidden gem. Via Federico Stibbert, 26.
Virtually everywhere we went, from the Greek Isles to Paris to Florence, we saw fish spas – places with large aquariums filled with garra rufa fish that eat the dead skin off of your feet. We went to one in Rhodes, but could just as easily have gone elsewhere. The three of us who put our feet in with the fish loved the experience. It was slightly ticklish but not to the point where the kids had to take their feet out of the water, and we all left with smoother skin. A fun, inexpensive experience in Europe with kids.
A Note: While you're there, do not let your kids get black henna!
We had been to Santorini before and this time we were on a mission – to get a small black bird, a Paloma, from a store in Oia where we had seen it five years ago. We left the other cruise-goers in our wake as we rode donkeys up from the boat landing in Thira, took a taxi to Oia and walked to the store. The mission was a failure as the previous owner had died two years ago (although the previous owner's widow coincidently stopped by when were there and is still trying to find one for us), but the day was fun. We enjoyed simply wandering around Oia, doing some shopping and enjoying the view, and we had a great lunch at one of our favorite restaurants anywhere in the world, Dimitris Ammoudi Taverna, on the water. From there we took a taxi and bus back to Thira and the cable car back down the hill. Just a fun day in a beautiful place with a quest thrown in. The kids loved it.
We did four kid-friendly walks around Paris with Paris Muse and Context Travel. We enjoyed them all (Montmartre, Notre Dame, Marais, and the Louvre), but if we were going to recommend just one to others, it would be Paris Muse's private tour of the Louvre. We saw the museum's well-known paintings and sculptures of course, but that was secondary. Far more time was spent with other Babylonian, Greek, French Medieval, and Italian Renaissance art, with a kid-friendly approach and word puzzles, tied together through a museum-wide treasure hunt. We didn't have to wait in lines, and we skirted the crowds to head straight to notable pieces – definitely the kid-friendliest way to see the world's most popular museum, and very educational and fun for all of us. www.parismuse.com.
We saw two kid-oriented operas as part of the Salzburger Festspiele, the annual 6-week music and drama festival – Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Rossini's La Cenerentola. We all liked La Cenerentola the best. As it was more or less the<|fim_middle|> last couple of years – climbing the cupola of the Duomo in Florence and visiting the Jardin d'Acclimitation in Paris – were two of the kids' least favorite activities this year. Last year at the Duomo, we lined up at 8:15am (15 minutes before opening) and there were roughly 10 people in line ahead of us. This year we got there at exactly the same time to find over 200 people already lined up. Instead of being able to run to the top, it was a slow, frustrating, crowded climb. At the Jardin d'Acclimitation, it was both hotter and more crowded than the last time we went. It just goes to show what visiting any attraction on the right day can do to affect one's experience.
How about you? What are your favorite things to do in Europe with kids?
Thank you so much! This is a fantastic list! Honestly, I had never thought to book a tour for our family. When I think of tour I always think of busloads of people! But I love the idea of private tours given by someone who really knows the area! I'm going to book our Louvre tour for this spring and a cooking class as well! Thanks for working so hard to gift us all with this information!
Thanks! Absolutely, I highly recommend booking private tours. We too stay away from anything involving groups of people or busses, but with the private tours you get to skip lines, they move at your pace, and they'll educate your kids in a really fun way – if you pick the right one. I'll be following your site to see how the experiences are!
I am planning a trip to Tuscany with my family and would love to hire Elvira. Would you happen to have her contact information?
Totally second the private tours- we did two in Rome last Easter and they were fabulous. The boys had so much more fun and we all learned loads (we did the Vatican one day and Ancient Rome the second with Sara from Eyes of Rome. When we return to Florence we will do the same. Also second the mask making experience in Venice and we also introduced our kids to opera there at the Musica a Palazzo set in one of the old canal side mansions.
Getting a water taxi to the airport in Venice was one of the highlights of 2015 for me….
Thanks Jennifer. I'll check out Eyes of Rome next time we're heading to Rome. The opera in Venice sounds great. We've gone to some kid-friendly operas in Salzburg, which the kids loved, so we'll look into that when we're in Venice. We'll be there for Carnevale next year – could be a fun time to go to an opera!
I just booked out Paris Muse tour for the Louvre! I'm so excited and glad that I found your recommendation! Let me know if you recommend anything else in Paris with kids! Thanks Eric!
Have fun Vanessa! Our kids loved the three Paris Muse tours we did. My post on Paris is at: https://travelbabbo.com/2014/11/10-tips-for-a-perfect-family-vacation-in-paris/.
I didn't notice the date on the article until I got to the comments, and thought your kids looked younger than I remembered they were!
You always do the most fun stuff. Those all sound great. Especially making macarons, although only one of my kids would really be into that now. Teenagers are difficult!
I've only ever been to Venice in winter–three times–and have been afraid to go in summer, for fear that the magic would be lost. Glad to hear it is possible to still experience Venice in summer. I took my kids there when two of them had (literally) just turned 7 (the day before) and my son was 9, so similar ages to yours in this story. I will never forget how much the kids loved taking a water taxi from the train station to the apartment we'd rented. They created some kind of fantasy story about it that I was only half allowed to know about, which carried on into our apartment, where they locked themselves in their room and passed notes under the door. Our building had its own bridge that crossed the canal and went directly into the building. A magical experience I haven't thought of in a long time! So thanks for that!
And your daughter really looks like you! (At least in these pictures.) We don't usually get to see their faces, which I totally get, but (not to be creepy) it was nice to get a glimpse.
Ha, thanks Jean! I think I show their faces less and less all the time – not necessarily to hide them from the internet and social media, but because I want to encourage others to travel with their kids and not make my site about my kids.
I love stories like that! My kids fight enough now that it's great when they stop and get really creative/adventurous/secretive for a few hours, especially when traveling. | story of Cinderella, even though the dialogue and singing were in German, the kids were able to understand everything. The performance was extraordinarily good, and the hour and 15 minute duration was perfect for young kids. We had just wanted to give the kids an introduction to opera – we didn't anticipate it being a summer highlight.
And we thoroughly enjoyed staying at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, one of the sites where the Sound of Music was filmed. The walk to town was a little far in the rain, but the setting is gorgeous, and there's plenty of room for kids to run around.
We ended up in Lake Bled because it was raining the entire week in Salzburg and we needed a break. Even if Lake Bled was rainy as well, at least it would be different scenery. It turned out to be one of our favorite places. We spent two days enjoying the area, including taking a rowboat out onto the lake, sledding down the mountain (Straža Bled), feeding the ducks and eating at very good restaurants. It's high on our list of places to return to in the next couple of years.
We had previously only taken water taxis to and from the airport (always an enjoyable way to arrive and depart). This trip we also took one on a tour around the city as well as out to the islands. They were more expensive than the ferries but infinitely more convenient, and they allowed us to spend a lot more time on the islands and seeing the real Venice instead of walking long distances (with short legs) to the ferry stops and queuing to get onto the crowded, slower ferries. This led to a definite highlight for my six-year-old son – on the way from Murano to Burano, the water taxi driver let him drive the boat most of the way. How many six-year-olds get to drive a water taxi in Venice?
Our kids had the times of their lives, running (and rolling) around for an hour while the Carpetium employees were unrolling carpet after carpet for us to look at. It was a perfect break after a long, hot morning visiting the ruins and sites around Ephesus. What could easily fall into the category of Tourist Traps was anything but. Then we followed it up with an excellent Turkish lunch next door in the shaded courtyard.
Concierge in Umbria scheduled this for us as a follow up to seeing how Florentine paper was made (last summer). The kids started by assisting with the cleaning and restoration of a book from the year 1516, and then they created books from scratch with CIU Italy. They grouped and folded the pages, punched holes for thread, sewed the pages together, chose covers and glued the covers to the books, using the same methods and tools used for centuries. It gave the kids a great feel for where books come from and was a really fun activity for an afternoon.
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World's first 'artificial womb facility' is glimpse of pregnancy in the future
This is the world's first artificial womb facility – and it lets you choose baby's characteristics from a menu.
EctoLife, able to grow 30,000 babies a year, is said to be based on over fifty years of groundbreaking scientific research.
The concept is the brainchild of Berlin-based Hashem Al-Ghaili, a biotechnologist and science communicator.
He says the facilities would allow infertile couples to conceive a baby and become the true biological parents of their own offspring.
A so-called 'Elite Package' would allow you to genetically engineer the embryo before implanting it into the artificial womb.
Everything from eye and hair colour to strength, height, and intelligence can be chosen, and inherited genetic diseases can be avoided.
Hashem explains: 'Introducing EctoLife, the world's first artificial womb facility, which is powered entirely by renewable energy.
'According to the World Health Organization, around 300,000 women die from pregnancy complications.
'EctoLife artificial womb is designed to alleviate human suffering and reduce the chances of C-sections.
'With EctoLife, premature births and C-sections will be a thing of the past.'
Hashem says it also offers a solution for women who had their uterus surgically removed due to cancer or other complications.
It could also help countries that are suffering from severe population decline, including Japan, Bulgaria, South Korea, and many others.
Hashem believes the technology is available already, and only ethical constraints are holding the concept back from reality.
He says: 'Every single feature mentioned in the concept is 100% science-based and has already been achieved by scientists and engineers.
'The only thing left is building a prototype by combining all the features into a single device.
'In terms of timeframe, it really depends on the ethical guidelines. Right now, research on human embryos is not allowed beyond 14 days.
'After 14 days, embryos must be destroyed due to ethical concerns.
'If these ethical restrictions are relaxed, I give it 10 to 15 years before EctoLife becomes widely used everywhere.
'Add to that five years of public awareness and education to help people become more receptive to the technology.'
The facility features 75 highly equipped labs, with each able to accommodate up to 400 growth pods or artificial wombs.
Every pod is designed to replicate the exact conditions that exist inside the mother's uterus. A single building can incubate up to 30,000 lab-grown babies per year.
The pods are equipped with a screen that displays real-time data on the developmental progress of the baby. The data can also be viewed via a phone app.
Hashem explains: 'EctoLife allows your baby to develop in an infection-free environment. The pods are made of materials that prevent germs from sticking to their surfaces.
'Every growth pod features sensors that can monitor your baby's vital signs, including heartbeat, temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen saturation.
'The artificial-intelligence-based system also monitors the physical features of your baby and reports any potential genetic abnormalities.'
Because babies are thought to recognise language and learn words while still in the womb, EctoLife growth pods feature internal speakers that play a wide range of words and music to your baby.
An app allows choice of playlist baby listens to and the ability to sing directly to them to gain familiarity with your voice before birth.
'Our goal is to provide you with an intelligent offspring that truly reflects your smart choices,' says Hashem.
'Elite package'
The Elite Package allows you to genetically engineer the embryo before implanting it into the artificial womb.
A statement explains: 'And if you want your baby to stand out and have a brighter future, our Elite Package offers you the opportunity to genetically engineer the embryo before implanting it into the artificial womb.
'Thanks to CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing tool, you can edit any trait of your baby through a wide range of over 300 genes.
'By genetically engineering a set of genes, the Elite Package allows you to customise your baby's eye colour, hair colour, skin tone, physical strength, height, and level of intelligence.
'It also allows you to fix any inherited genetic diseases that are part of your family history so that your baby and their offspring will live a healthy comfortable life free of genetic diseases.'
Each group of pods is connected to two central bioreactors. The first bioreactor contains nutrients and oxygen, which are supplied to your baby through an artificial umbilical cord.
This bioreactor also contains a liquid solution that serves as the amniotic fluid that surrounds babies in the mother's uterus. It's rich of vital hormones, growth factors and antibodies that sustain your baby's growth and development.
Thanks to a system controlled by artificial intelligence, each baby receives custom nutrients tailored to their needs.
The second bioreactor is designed to eliminate any waste products produced by the babies, which are transferred by an artificial umbilical cord. With the help of a delicate layer of engineered enzymes, the second bioreactor can then recycle waste products and turn them back into useful nutrients. This way, the facility ensures a steady and sustainable supply of fresh nutrients to your baby.
The birth process is done by a push of a button.
A statement explains: 'EctoLife provides you a safe, pain-free alternative that helps you deliver your baby without stress. The delivery process is smooth, convenient, and can be done with just a push of a button.
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Q: Help undersanding meromorphics Herglotz functions A meromorphic function $f$ is called meromorphic herglotz function if $\mathrm{Im}(z<|fim_middle|> \le \theta \le 2\pi \}$ is very nearly circular.
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I need to prove that all the poles and zeros of $f$ are in $\mathbb{R}$. Morover, each pole and zero is simple and the poles and zeros alterante.
There is a proof here, but I can't understand why $\operatorname{arg}(f)$ takes all the values in $[0,2\pi)$ and why that implies that all the zeros and poles are in $\mathbb{R}$.
A: If a meromorphic function $f$ has a pole or zero at $z_{0}$, then, for a unique non-zero integer $n$,
$$
f(z) = (z-z_{0})^{n}g(z)
$$
where $g$ is holomorphic near $z_{0}$ with $g(z_{0})\ne 0$. Then
$$
f(z) = (z-z_{0})^{n}g(z_{0})+(z-z_{0})^{n+1}\left[\frac{g(z)-g(z_{0})}{z-z_{0}}\right].
$$
By choosing $z=re^{i\theta}+z_{0}$ with $r$ small enough, you can arrange for the first term to dominate so that the image of $C_{r}=\{ re^{i\theta}+z_{0} : 0 | 301 |
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Stefanini Group in Southfield Launches AI Virtual Assistant "Sophie" to Power New Life Science Portal
Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in life science digital solutions that has its North American headquarters in Southfield, on Tuesday launched the Trust platform to improve clinical trials.
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Stefanini Group launched the Trust platform to improve clinical trials by digitizing and automating trials from the study building phase to support decentralized, virtual, and hybrid trial capabilities. // Image courtesy of Stefanini
Formed in partnership with CliniOps, the platform helps digitize and automate trials from the study building phase to support decentralized, virtual, and hybrid trial<|fim_middle|> study builder, provisioning services, smart, and virtual trials. With a digital design, the platform integrates with all other third-party systems, devices, and applications currently being used in clinical trials for increased collaboration and faster results.
"A true one-of-a-kind in the market, the Trust platform provides customers with the opportunity to impact more patients," says Nagesh Jadhav, director of digital transformation and innovation at Stefanini Life Sciences. "With digital and e-clinical solutions, the platform will be a game changer with increased transparency, insights, visibility, and audit readiness, ultimately resulting in faster trials."
Founded in 2013, CliniOps is a data science for life science company that supports digital trials leveraging AI, mobile, analytics, cloud, sensors, and connected devices. CliniOps is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with offices in India.
"The outbreak of a global pandemic has put many trials on hold and accelerated the need for digital and remote data capabilities," says Avik Pal, CEO at CliniOps. "New processes need to be adapted to restart trials and transform them moving forward. CliniOps is very excited to partner with Stefanini, to address these challenges and bring an efficient solution to our valued customers."
Stefanini Group offers organizations a broad portfolio of digital transformation services and solutions, including industrial automation, cognitive computing, workplace of the future development, customer experience, business consulting, digital marketing, and AI.
Stefanini Group is a Brazilian multinational company with more than 30 years of experience in the market, investing in a complete innovation ecosystem to meet the main verticals and assist customers in the process of digital transformation. The company utilizes automation, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and user experience (UX).
Stefanini's Life Science unit supports several large and mid-sized pharmaceutical clients globally for device and hardware provisioning, technology for clinical trials, digital and marketing.
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Powered by Stefanini's AI virtual assistant, Sophie, the platform automates processes resulting in significant time and cost reduction, and ultimately faster trials. Sophie can act as help desk support and study manager, answer clinician queries and questions, gather information from social listening, and retrieve documents to assist users across the function.
In addition, Sophie can be integrated with internal and external sources such as PubMed, clinicaltrial.gov, and other custom public data sources.
"Our goal at Stefanini Group is to use the latest digital technologies to transform life science business functions," says Renata Galle, vice president of innovation and digital business at Stefanini Group. "Our Trust platform unifies the trial process, eliminating multiple vendors and high costs to increase efficiency and improve ROI."
The Trust platform is built on Stefanini Life Science unit's 20 years of experience supporting large and mid-size clients globally in clinical services. The unified platform consists of e-clinical solutions from study startup to conclusion like | 198 |
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AKWESASNE — On Ohiarihkó:wa/July 31, 2019; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's (SRMT) Environment Division held a public presentation of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) survey results that was conducted in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the United States Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the survey was to determine the extent of EAB's infestation for the development of plans that will help mitigate their impact on the community of Akwesasne.
The survey found that the Emerald Ash Borer is spreading from the northwest to the southeast at an increasing rate, with the greatest densities now located in the areas of Raquette Point and Rooseveltown. The infestation is projected to continue increasing over the next few years and will affect 90 percent of all ash trees in Akwesasne. As the Emerald Ash Borer spreads, public hazards will be posed when limbs become brittle and break off before the tree eventually falls.
"The survey helped identify areas with the greatest infestations that were not previously located through our annual trapping efforts," shared Environment Division Assistant Director Les Benedict. Benedict added, "The survey's findings discovered that the infestation is still in the early stages, but is progressing farther east. This information has been helpful in developing mitigation plans that will assist in reducing the threat that the Emerald Ash Borer poses."
To help reduce the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer and the risks associated with dead trees, one measure being implemented by the Tribe's Environment Division is for the safe removal and replacement of ash trees located alongside Akwesasne's roadways, particularly along Route 37. The highway spans nearly 7 ½ miles from the western portion of the community to the east and includes an estimated 200 ash trees that were planted when the road was rebuilt in the 1980's.
In advance of the Emerald Ash Borer's spread eastward in Akwesasne, the Environment Division is conducting a call out for property owners along Route 37 who are willing to have an ash tree safely removed and replaced with another tree type. Replacement trees may include maple, oak, hop hornbeam, blue beech, sassafras, hickory, horse chestnut, patriot elm, flowering crab, hawthorn, catalpa and osage orange, and more, depending on matching soil conditions.
The responsibility of maintaining and caring for the replacement trees, or any remaining ash trees, rests with the landowner. For one time however, the Environment Division is providing property owners with the chance to help improve street tree health by having an ash tree removed and replaced at no cost. Property owners have until Seskehkó:wa/September 30th to express their desire to have an ash tree safely removed and replaced. Any requests received after September 30th will be at the landowner's expense.
"The management of our community's resources and the safety of the public are important to us," noted Environment Division Director Tony David. He emphasized," We encourage property owners with ash trees along Route 37 to please contact Environment before September 30th to take advantage of this opportunity to have them removed and replaced before they become infested and pose a hazard."
Community members should take note that there are no plans to treat ash trees with pesticides or to have them removed from an individual's property once the infestation and damage begins.
For further information about the ash tree removal project, please call the Tribe's Environment Division at (518) 358-5937 or visit their office during normal business hours at 449 Frogtown Road in Akwesasne, New York.
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