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FTC<|fim_middle|> FTC's job is not to spoil anyone's fun but to make sure that no one gets hurt," Ramirez said. "With big data, the FTC's job is to get out of the way of innovation while making sure that consumer privacy is respected."
She renewed her call for Congress to enact baseline privacy protection legislation, a proposal endorsed by President Obama but that has gained little momentum on Capitol Hill.
She also said Congress should give the FTC civil penalty authority against companies that fail to take "reasonable" steps to protect information.
Ramirez said that by the end of the year, the agency will issue its report on "data brokers," firms that compile and sell detailed profiles of consumers. | chief targets firms with vast databases
By Brendan Sasso - 08/19/13 09:12 PM EDT
She said the FTC will use its power to punish deceptive business practices to crack down on firms that fail to live up to their own promises about how they will use their customers' data. The agency will also use its authority to police unfair practices to go after companies that "substantially" harm consumers with inadequate data security practices.
"Like a vigilant lifeguard, the | 104 |
Mum and daughter celebrating cancer all-clear with epic Torbay sea swim
Becky's mum Tanya taught her to swim at the age of three and she will attempt to go 10km across the Bay
Colleen SmithDevon Live Chief Reporter
Mother and daughter - this photo was taken the day after Tanya's last chemotherapy treatment (Image: Becky Langman)
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A mum and daughter are taking on an epic sea swim to celebrate and raise funds for Cancer Research UK after one of them was given the all-clear from the condition.
The Langman family are all mad-keen swimmers and for Tanya Langman - a nurse at Newton Abbot Minor Injuries Unit - one of the worst things about undergoing cancer treatment was that she was not allowed to swim in the sea while her immunity was affected by chemotherapy.
Now after undergoing two operations, chemo and radiotherapy last year Tanya is back in the fast lane at the pool.
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And she will join on some legs of an epic swim across Torbay by her daughter Becky Langman, 27, a teacher at Roselands Primary School in Paignton.
Becky will attempt the 10k swim this Saturday (June 19) weather permitting.
She said: "<|fim_middle|>Becky has already more than £900 and you can donate here.
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Kenton church bells silenced after just one complaint | Seeing mum so poorly was the worst news we ever got. She had chemo all summer last year and came down to the beach hut and just had to watch us.
Becky Langman and her mother Tanya who inspired her swim across the Bay (Image: Becky Langman)
"This picture of her in the sea with me was taken the day after her last chemo session after they took her line out.
"She said 'I need to get a swim in before my immunity drops!'. After chemo, mum had two surgeries and radiotherapy and as soon after as she could, she was back in the pool.
"Mum worked her way back doing 10 minutes to 20 minutes to now. Even after so many breaks in swims due to lockdown, she is back in the fast lane with me now.
"Mum will be taking part in some legs of this swim with me too.
"We have always swum as a family out to the 5k buoys, ever since I was little. We have a beach hut at Goodrington and and mum will join me from Broadsands to Goodrington.
"Mum taught me to swim. I had no arm bands at three years old at Torbay Leisure Centre.
"The whole family are constantly in the water. I have a working Cocker Spaniel called Harley and she comes in now as well.
"For me the sea is everything. When we found out that mum's cancer was gone we all cried."
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Even the dog Harley joins the family's sea swims
Becky will set off with supporters and paddleboarders at 9am from Brixham's Fishcombe Cove and then swim around the coastline trying to stay safely out of the way of motorised vehicles from five-knot buoy to five-knot buoy before arriving at Torre Abbey Sands.
Becky will start wearing a wetsuit to cope with the long exposure to cold but says she hopes it will be warm enough to take it off as it creates some drag.
"I'm raising money for cancer research because we've had a lot of members of our family who have had it and it's a big thing for us to raise money for research to help battle it," she said.
"Most of us will know someone affected by cancer and I want to do this swim in memory of those we have lost, to be thankful to those who have beat it and to give hope for those still fighting.
"Please help make a difference and donate! Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me."
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"BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Eight men and women have stood before federal judges in Birmingham the past few weeks on bank fraud charges.
• A Mountain Brook man sentenced to four years in prison for embezzling nearly $1.2 million from his former employer by writing checks to himself on the company's bank account.
• A former Union State Bank branch employee in Trussville sentenced to a month in prison for theft of about $25,000 from the teller drawer and bank vault in 2007 and 2008.
• A former Regions Bank telebanking representative who pleaded guilty to taking $190,000 from a customer's account during a two-year period, and directing money from the account to pay her bills after she had left her job.
The number of cases being prosecuted for bank fraud by the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Alabama has steadily increased in recent years. In 2011 federal prosecutors charged bank fraud in 22 cases, up from 16 cases in 2010, 15 cases in 2009<|fim_middle|> schemes, but as an industry it's in the billions of dollars each year, according to some estimates.
But it's a lot more than the old fashioned way of illegally taking money from a bank.
"The losses are greater than if you had just walked in an robbed the bank with a note," Meredith said.
While the money lost in a bank robbery may only be a few thousand dollars, the losses from both internal and external fraud is often tens of thousands of dollars and taken over a period of months and years.
The punishment for bank fraud varies. The range of sentences was one month to four years for those charged and sentenced so far in the 2011 cases on just the bank fraud charges. A few had longer sentences because they also had other charges besides bank fraud.
One person also was acquitted and couple had their bank fraud charge dismissed as part of plea deals at sentencing.
Wellington Monroe Phillips II was sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud for embezzling nearly $1.2 million from a Birmingham-based natural gas supplier.
Twice a month Phillips issued himself an unauthorized check from the corporate bank account held at First Commercial Bank. He would forge the name of the company's owner on each check and submit them for payment.
Bank corporate security officers say banks have increased security as new fraud schemes surface to tap into bank accounts. | and 11 cases in 2008. So far, eight cases have been charged this year through May 4.
Some cases include more than one defendant and other charges are also included in some cases.
"I guess it's a sign of the times," said James Kendrick, a Birmingham attorney who has represented clients charged with bank fraud.
"In this economy many people are unemployed and more likely to be in a desperate financial situation. This sometimes results in attempted fraud," Pittman wrote.
Some of those charged with bank fraud in the past year have been bank employees working alone or with help from outside the bank.
Bank employees may be thinking they will pay it back, Kendrick said. "Before you know it, you've got more than you can pay," he said.
Bank fraud isn't always an inside job.
"The crime of bank fraud is broader than a bank employee stealing money from the bank," said Peggy Sanford, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorneys Office in Birmingham.
Some attorneys and bank security officials attribute the increase in people being charged by federal prosecutors to a more aggressive stance by the Justice Department on financial fraud.
In many cases the dollar amount is the difference between whether federal prosecutors or state prosecutors will handle a case, said Larry Meredith, director of corporate security for Birmingham-based Cadence Bank.
The U.S. Attorneys Office has been active when it comes to presentations to the banks on various issues, including the importance of the timely sharing of information on possible criminal activity, said Bill Burch, director of corporate security for Regions Bank. "The communication between prosecutors, federal law enforcement offices (and banks) has been enhanced dramatically," he said.
Sanford said the push by U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance's office in north Alabama is consistent with the U.S. Justice Department's efforts to make financial fraud a top priority and President Barack Obama's creation of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force.
Banks don't generally share how much they lose to fraud | 396 |
Kurt Haertel (26 September 1910, Berlin – 30 March 2000, Seefeld am Ammersee) was a German patent lawyer. He played a leading role in the establishment of the European patent system. He is sometimes referred to as one of the "fathers of the European patent law", or the "father of European patent law". He was President of the Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (German Patent and Trade Mark Office) from 1963 to 1975. In October 1977, he was elected Honorary Chairman of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation.
Since 2003, a street in Munich, Germany, is named after him, the "<|fim_middle|> Romuald Singer
Dieter Stauder
Johannes Bob van Benthem
References
External links
Kurt-Haertel-Institut für geistiges Eigentum an der FernUniversität in Hagen (English: Kurt Haertel Institute of Hagen University)
IP Hall of Fame, . Archived on archive.org.
1910 births
2000 deaths
20th-century German lawyers
Knights Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Kurt-Haertel-Passage". This is the connecting path from the Grasserstraße to the Bayerstraße near the buildings of the European Patent Office.
Publications
Die Rückgliederung des Saarlandes auf dem Gebiet des gewerblichen Rechtsschutzes, des Wettbewerbsrechts und des Urheberrechts, GRUR 1957, 98 (with Albrecht Krieger)
The New European Patent System, Its Present Situation and Significance, (Dec. 1978) I.I.C., Vol. 19, No.6
See also
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#127 – Now Boarding [Preview] – What's Eric Playing?
September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 • What's Eric Playing?
Borrowed from the Kickstarter Page until I can get an actual box photo. I don't even have a box, right now.
Full disclosure: A preview copy of Now Boarding was provided by Fowers Games. Please keep in mind that some aspects of the game may change (as in art and gameplay), as this is a preview of an unreleased game.
I don't really have a good plane joke to lead in with, but that's what happens when you're sick for a week and yet writing a preview at 1AM. Oh well.
I'm excited to be able to get a chance to talk about another game from Fowers Games, the studio behind a few of my favorite games (Paperback, Burgle Bros., others) as well as some upcoming games I'm really excited about playing more of (Hardback and the recent release Fugitive). Now Boarding puts you and your fellow players cooperatively in charge of an airline managing flights across the US. Sure, you might only be able to fit one person on each plane, but you're not going to let that stop you. Will you be able to manage the influx of passengers on cross-country adventures? Or are you going to get grounded permanently?
Use whichever side you need for your player count. If you're not sure which is which, the smaller player count side doesn't have SEA (Seattle) on it.
Give each player a Permanent Upgrade. They can choose whether it should be a speed boost (they can move farther each turn) or an extra seat (they can carry more passengers). As the game progresses, you can buy upgrades / temporary boosts, but these are a permanent starting bonus. You can also buy additional Special Route accesses! On that subject, if you're playing a two-player game, give each player an extra Special Route access of their choice.
The big airport code on the top is their destination, and the small airport code in the bottom-left is their origin.
If playing with two players: remove any passengers with a destination or origin of SEA or JFK from the deck.
If playing with three players: remove any passengers with a destination or origin of SEA from the deck.
Set those piles aside, for now. You'll use them later in the game.
Reveal the morning weather, and set the chits appropriately. You can put them anywhere you want along the route indicated by the Weather Cards, which are just cards with a route that you should place the weather on.
Now Boarding takes place over three rounds, each composed of a series of turns. The fun thing about the game is that all players take their turns simultaneously, and thankfully, to help prevent stress, you're on a short timer. Wait, maybe that creates stress. Oh well.
By later rounds, that's a lot of people. Now that you've done that, you can buy any permanent or temporary upgrades that you can afford, provided you have money. (You will not have any money at the start of the first round — setting up a new airline is expensive). Also note that you don't get change from these transactions, so you will want to get temporary upgrades so that you don't waste money. Once you've done that, you can start planning.
During the planning step, all players can freely discuss how best to use their moves and seats to get passengers from one location to another. While turns must be taken simultaneously, you can wait on your turn for a player to arrive in the same airport as you in order to transfer passengers, should that be more expedient. Just remember that you don't know what is on the face-down cards, so that might cause you to adjust your plans. At higher player counts, it may not be a bad idea to only allow a timer flip or two for the planning step, as it might get out of hand, otherwise.
Once everyone is satisfied with the plan, flip all face-down passengers and start! When you start moving, you can move one space for every engine you have (yup, you just strap extra engines to your plane when you want to move faster) and you can hold one passenger for every seat you have. When you pick up a passenger, you discard all of their Anger Cubes (they love being on airplanes). If you successfully drop off a passenger at their desired destination, you gain their ticket price as money that you can spend for upgrades. You may, however, drop passengers off at any airport that isn't their origin (they notice that you put them on a plane and went nowhere). Note that only the plane that drops off the passengers gets the money, so try to make sure that everyone's making some money.
The round ends when the timer runs out (give or take; this is a cooperative game, after all). You now move into the maintenance phase. During this phase, you put one of the red Anger Cubes on passengers currently in an airport. If any passenger has four Anger Cubes on them<|fim_middle|> As I mentioned, I think it's a super engaging real-time co-op, and I think it's a solid way to start up a game night. The places where it really shines are at the higher ends of the player count, which is always interesting to me because that tends to be where I like games less, as I generally prefer games at two players. It's nice to have a game that subverts that, which is another point in its favor. For me, it's a nice way to pull the Ticket to Ride crowd over into other games, since it'll mesh a bit with the nice path-based / transportation-based game they're familiar with but might be a nice warm-up for other real-time games, like Captain Sonar. I'm pretty excited to see how the Kickstarter goes (especially with stretch goals), and I'd recommend giving Now Boarding a whirl!
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Thanks for doing these reviews, and keep up the great work! Have definitely bought several games for myself and others on the strength of your recommendations. | , you discard them from the game as a Complaint (they take a train instead and that's an entirely different board game). If you ever have four Complaints, you lose! People take complaints very seriously. If you haven't lost, begin the next turn.
Once you've depleted a stack of passengers, start the next round by placing new Weather, if needed.
If you make it through all the passenger stacks, it's almost closing time! You may take one more turn in which no new passengers appear, but every remaining passenger on the board and in your planes count as half of a complaint. If you survive all that, you win!
These VIPs add special effects to passengers, limiting their movement or preventing you from doing certain things with them on your plane. They only appear at certain times of day, so put them in stacks behind the corresponding passenger stacks. If you're feeling particularly brave during a turn, you can request a VIP and it'll get added to the last passenger added to the board. Be careful, though: if you don't complete the VIP cards for a round before the round ends, each one you failed to complete counts as a Complaint. Good luck!
Honestly, the major differences at higher player counts are going to be the larger board and increase in passengers, but it also offers a lot more opportunities for synergy / scoring money, as you'll likely be able to juggle more passengers along your shortcut Special Routes.
I really like the hectic / frenetic nature of this game at four players; that's where I have the most fun with it. There's a TON of weather, a ton of passengers, and so much happening all at once. If you want to turn up the heat, just add a timer to the planning phase! Now it's a whole additional thing. At two, it's still a lot of fun, but I tend to prefer it at higher player counts because of the extra heat.
Keep going to Denver. Denver is the most connected city on the map and for good reason — it'll be a hub for a lot of connections and flight transfers if you want to win the game.
Don't be afraid to pivot. Sometimes passengers appear that cause you to change your plans on the fly. That's okay! Do that. Just remember one thing.
Communicate. Everyone should know what everyone's doing. No two planes should go to an airport to pick up the same passenger. You should make sure to tell people what you're thinking about doing and what contingency plans you have, if any.
It's generally good to have people stick to their "routes". Everyone starts with a special route, and it's probably best to have people stick to those since they get the quickest travel, that way.
Buying extra Special Routes can be helpful, but don't go too crazy. I've only seen one game with a person with three Special Routes, and that was a two-player game. You should rarely need more than two.
Someone should fill in any gaps you have in coverage. Make sure you're doing that in a way that makes sense. If you're missing the red Special Route, then having the Blue player pick it up means that you've got most of the north US covered pretty well, which is good. You don't want the Orange player to pick it up, since they're mostly focused on the Southwest — it spreads them too thin.
It's good to start with speed upgrades, but you'll eventually want more seats. I generally start with the speed boost so that I can make a four-pip trip on the first turn.
Check to see where passengers are appearing before you buy upgrades. If you have a passenger appear at your airport, maybe you want to buy an extra seat instead?
The temporary upgrades are a great way to get a bit more out of your money. Since you don't get change anyways, getting the extra $1 or $2 upgrade at least lets you feel like you're not wasting money.
It's fine to drop people in other airports for a bit. Just don't forget about them. Sometimes the best you can do is move someone closer to their destination so that someone else will pick them up. This happens a lot with Denver — the LAX / SEA folks will drop MIA / JFK passengers there so that the East Cost planes can pick them up and take them over. Just make sure they don't complain.
If you're having a light round, might be a good time to pick up a VIP. You don't want to be forced to grab a VIP, especially towards the end of a round when the weather might change and really screw with you. Try to be proactive but cautious.
Cool theme! I haven't seen a lot of airline management games, so that's always fun.
Nice art, as always. I've come to expect that, but it's always nice to see.
Seems expandable. I could see this being a Ticket to Ride sort of franchise where you play on a bunch of different maps. I'm not sure a Pennsylvania map would work in this specific instance, but, hey, Europe would be cool.
It's a good kind of hectic. I like the sort-of-frantic nature of real-time games, and this is no exception to that.
Cooperative works for this. I like the planning phase a lot (with one exception), and it's fun to put your head together with friends to try and figure out how to most efficiently / effectively solve the problem each round.
The weather is a fun bit of randomness. It's not too frustrating, but it definitely can throw a wrench in your long-term plans (or really help you!). The nice thing is that it's overall net neutral, so you never feel too screwed over.
Really engaging. This is something I want to call out specifically. Every time we play, it takes an hour, but it doesn't feel like an hour. I'm consistently surprised at how much time we've spent because it's so easy to get so engrossed in the game. It's something that doesn't happen with a lot of games and I think the hectic, team-based nature of the game makes it easy to get in deep.
Board's a bit small. It'd be great if the board were bigger. I kind of infrequently bump into people since we're all kind of moving. It's a pretty minor complaint, but, yeah.
I'm not the biggest fan of square cards. I'm going to whine about this forever, but it's like, my one gripe with Fowers Games. Still, that said, square cards are much better than tiny cards.
Some vulnerability to over-planning. There's only so much you can do to "solve" the game when you're missing some critical information, and you don't want to have a decision tree perfectly mapped out every time. That just takes too long. If you find someone who wants to math everything out, just … use the timer. There, problem solved.
Overall, Now Boarding is another great game from Fowers Games! | 1,431 |
Measuring innovation within large companies is a difficult task, according to<|fim_middle|>you want to encourage new ideas, measure new ideas but at the same time you don't want to stifle innovation by putting measures there that are too short term�.
Nurturing the next generation of innovators should be an important consideration. "Inside your enterprise it is about creating the right spirit of innovation from the top down showing from the CEO down that innovation is at the core of what you do,� he adds. | Frangos. "All companies with innovation groups always have the same challenge. The normal way of looking at any business is to try and measure the return on a different number of things – the return on capital employed, the return on investment. These returns are very hard to pin down in the case of an innovation group because typically the cycles that are involved between the point where you are establishing a team to deal with innovation or trying to measure the team on their efficiency and the returns when the product appears on the market after it is launched.
Frangos adds that the score carding of the innovation is always tricky as " | 125 |
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PHOENIX – A group of Scottsdale students are ringing in the new year in a big way – performing in London with<|fim_middle|>, which began in 1987.
A live stream of the event was planned to start at 5 a.m. Arizona time. | their school band.
Desert Mountain High School Symphonic Orchestra and Marching Band has been in England's capital for a concert series and the city's New Year's Day Parade.
Parade organizers expected hundreds of thousands of spectators Tuesday and millions watching on television.
The Thunderer by John Philip Souza – WOW!!
The band's booster club posted photos of the trip so far and performances on Facebook.
The Marching Wolves aren't strangers to trips across the pond. The band has been to London four other times, the Scottsdale Independent reported.
The trip cost $327,000 and was paid for through a combination of fundraisers and tax credits. The students began raising money since the invitation was extended in September 2017, according to the newspaper.
It hasn't been all work for the band and director Michelle Irvin, who teaches music at the school.
The teens have visited Windsor Castle (Queen Elizabeth II's weekend getaway site) and Oxford University while sightseeing.
About 10,000 performers were scheduled to participate in the parade | 218 |
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Maybe, it is my nine month old son who reminds me what my body is capable of. The<|fim_middle|> lives beyond its own.
Maybe, it is my recent need to create with my hands. To layer my past works with a new ornamentation. Give them the freedom of a new chapter, risking failure that leaving a mark has no un-do button to rescue it.
I have had these pieces in which the character seemed to be holding a discussion with something. As I nurse my son it is unavoidable not to relate to other living things. Other animals whose basic needs are met to thrive just as his are by mine. Other animals which are thought to be less civilized than humans hold so much mystery to me. My identity in some realms relate to these primitive traits.
The ruff. Those figure eight shaped neck pieces worn during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Born during the golden age, it's repeated pattern and regality contradicted barbaric times. This delicate and ridged neck piece, a mere trend in fashion, framed the most important part of the body. The neck being a bridge from the mind to the body hosts such a fragile and influential role.
There can be a comfort to mundane patterns. A expectation greeted. Yet there is also a wider net cast when we trace the origin of the pattern. I began eyeing these connections. Perhaps you do teach what you need to know. From the veins that show on my forearms to the remnants of a vine which traced up a building. The beauty of the underside of a mushroom and the folds of a red carpet dress. Thoughts trace from one point to another much like a web. There is a visible connection to the art of nature and man. So what would an octopus wearing a ruff have to say? What secrets could it share? I think it may just have a few tricks within its folds. Yet don't we all. | grand and complex way we are made. The bodies intention to live, reproduce, and sustain other | 19 |
2019 Lexus RX 350 Crossover Release Date, Redesign, Price – 2019 Lexus RX 350 is one of the crossovers that competition of its sort have to consider if it is unveiled with this year. Aside from the most recognized Lexus's vehicle, it is also one of the higher-stop crossovers on the market. The initial model of it got higher than two ages before and we have noticed 4 many years to date. The existing edition got two years previously. It is obvious that some changes will undoubtedly appear. Precisely what will undertake some modifications, it is even so unfamiliar. In the course of the meantime, it really is for specifying the new 2019 RX 350 will certainly quality style up-dates, even so, we similarly expect to learn some changes inside. New engine variety is also achievable. This up-to-date design and design is awaited in advance someplace inside the second 50 Percent of subsequent 12 a few months.
As we currently reported, the business readies an improve to the new 2019 Lexus RX 350 Crossover. This can significantly more than likely be a standard middle-pattern renew, which will as well as cosmetic changes moreover consist of changes inside as well as even just in auto technicians. In the course of the meantime, it absolutely is for beneficial the company-new model will truly require changed style. Just like it truly is common for those changes, the large largest percentage of the changes will incorporate entrance. Even so, numerous information and facts recommend alterations on the rear part as effectively. Inning compliance with others sources, we shall completely see new taillights as well as a number of other novelties at the again part. The 2019 Lexus RX 350 must also characteristic some adjustments inside of. It is hard<|fim_middle|>, personal privacy cup, power liftgate, cell phone-incorporated navigation. Optional providers are Premium approach, Navigation technique, and likewise Luxurious package offer. Audiophiles will pay out more and in addition get an amazing Tag Levinson sound strategy with 15 speaker systems.
For the engine intelligent the 2019 Lexus RX 350 Crossover will certainly carry on utilizing the really very similar powertrain. It may absolutely include a famous 3.5-liter V6 energy engine, which includes a optimum productivity about 300 steeds. It may be within a husband and wife with the manufacturer-new 8-speed transmission. Using this type of quantity of power, foresee certainly practically nothing under wonderful shows. This crossover wants near to 7 secs to obtain to 60 miles almost every 60 minutes, despite the fact that a major velocity is all-about 130 MLS for each hr. Whenever it relates to the fuel monetary situation, it results in about 22 kilometers every gallon in a blended drive.
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 Crossover will really arrive a place when in the second 50 % this year. We never anticipate larger sized alterations in benefit, so base models should certainly walk around $44.000. The essential competition will certainly be models like Acura MDX, Cadillac XT5, Lincoln MKX as well as other variations. | to foresee specific alterations currently, however, we are capable of seeing some changes to the dashboard.
Exterior area, the completely new model involves a lancinating grille and greater tires. The big spindle grille and "triple-L" front lights with DRL are popular. With that in mind, they have the drifting roof structure masking collection, which grabs the eye most plus it produces the car a just about Coupe these kinds of as the visual appeal. In part, it seems just like the Nissan Murano to a degree. One distinct outstanding factor is the simple fact that the considerable spectacular sunroof will not reduce to the go location when in the cabin. On the contrary, it is no car you would unquestionably want if freight area is significant suitable for you. The standard freight place is only 18.4 cubic ft and below most rivals are in advance in the 2019 Lexus RX 350. Towing capacity is 3500 lbs that are kind of best for this class.
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Trieu: Michigan 2020 commits putting up big numbers for high school teams
By Allen Trieu
With the high school season a month in in many states, there are several members of Michigan's 2020 class turning heads and putting up big numbers for their teams.
Wolverines wide receiver commit Roman Wilson has played the most games so far this year, as his Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis team already has played six games. His team, ranked No. 7 nationally by MaxPreps, is undefeated. Last week against Punahou, a team that has FBS prospects on their roster, Wilson broke out with 11 receptions for 190 yards and two touchdowns. For the season, Wilson has 21 receptions for 416 yards and five touchdowns.
There was a lot of interest in quarterback commit J.D. Johnson going into the year because he did not enter his junior year as a starter, and although he wound up starting for a good portion of that season, this would be Johnson's first year fully being the man under center with heavily recruited Spencer Rattler now at Oklahoma. Through four games, Johnson is 57 of 97 for 798 yards and nine touchdowns to one interception. His Phoenix Pinnacle team is 3-1 with<|fim_middle|> annual Signing Day Show. His Michigan and Michigan State recruiting columns appear weekly at detroitnews.com. | a two-point loss to nationally ranked Eastside Catholic from Washington state.
A.J. Henning of Frankfort (Ill.) Lincoln-Way East is another Michigan commit who had something to prove this year. He is a four-star and ranked in the national top 150 by 247Sports, but after being injured for part of his junior season, he was eager to show what he can do in his senior year now that he is healthy. Henning, through four games has seven total touchdowns combined rushing and receiving. Against a tough opponent in Bolingbrook last week, he had two of those touchdowns.
The week before, with Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis watching, he had 155 total yards and three touchdowns.
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With the way he has played, colleges other than Michigan have still been trying to get him to come off his verbal to the Wolverines.
"I still hear from a couple, but I respectfully turn them down," Henning said. "I'm 100 percent committed to the University of Michigan, so when guys come calling, I tell them respectfully that I'm done with my process."
Of all the commits, the argument can be made that Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances running back Blake Corum is having the best year to date. Corum was moved to four stars by 247Sports after seeing his performance against Miami Central in week one. Against a strong schedule since then, Corum has continued to post good numbers. In his team's lone loss, to a very good Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei team, Corum had 112 rushing yards and 28 receiving yards. Last week against Miami Norland, Corum had two rushing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns, and had one more touchdown on a punt return called back. His laser-timed 4.44 speed and performance this season has recruiting analysts think he can play as a true freshman.
4-star recruits in the Big House this week
Elkhart (Ind.) Central junior defensive end Rodney McGraw will visit Michigan this weekend for the Wolverines' home game against Rutgers.
The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb reported that Stanford offensive tackle commit Myles Hinton will be at the game as well, watching older brother Chris, a freshman defensive tackle.
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\section{Introduction} \label{sec:intro}
Of all of the differing excitation mechanisms responsible for free
oscillations of stars \citep[for a comprehensive review, see][and
references therein]{Unn1989}, none is more ubiquitous than the
opacity, or `$\kappa$', mechanism. Put in simple terms, this mechanism
works in layers of a star's envelope where the opacity $\kappa$
increases in response to compression of the stellar material. Such an
increase (initially produced for instance by stochastic perturbations
to the equilibrium state) retards the escape of energy from the
stellar core, with the trapped flux being deposited in the layer as
heat. As \citet{Edd1926} discusses, the supply of additional heat
during compression creates a Carnot-cycle heat engine capable of
converting part of the outflowing radiant energy into mechanical
energy. In tandem with a restoring force that returns the layer back
toward its equilibrium state (pressure for p modes, buoyancy for g
modes), the heat engine creates a condition of pulsational instability
(overstability).
The role played by the $\kappa$ mechanism in the classical ($\delta$)
Cephei pulsators was first identified by \citet{Zhe1953}. In these
stars, the source of the instability is a peak in the opacity and its
partial derivative $\ensuremath{\kappa_{T}} \equiv (\partial \ln \kappa/\partial \ln
T)_{\rho}$ at an envelope temperature $\log T \approx 4.65$ where
helium undergoes its second ionization. At lower luminosities, the
same mechanism is primarily responsible for the RR Lyrae and $\delta$
Scuti classes of pulsating star \citep[see][and references
therein]{Cox1980}. However, in the early-type $\beta$ Cephei stars
and slowly pulsating (SPB) stars, the helium opacity bump is situated
too close to the stellar surface to play any significant role in
destabilizing pulsation modes.
In fact, the excitation mechanism responsible for these two classes of
star remained a mystery until the advent of new opacities from the
OPAL and OP projects \citep{RogIgl1992,Sea1994}. The treatment of
spin-orbit splitting in same M-shell transitions of iron and nickel,
absent in previous calculations, introduced a new opacity peak at
$\log T \approx 5.3$. Stability analyses by \citet{Cox1992},
\citet{DziPam1993}, and \cite{Dzi1993} revealed that this so-called
`iron bump' can destabilize p modes in $\beta$ Cephei stars and g
modes in SPB stars. More-recent investigations by \citet{Cha1997} and
\citet{Fon2003} have inferred that the same iron bump can also drive
the pulsation of the short-period (EC14026) and long-period subdwarf B
(sdB) stars.
In parallel with these developments, the new opacity data also
impacted understanding of the pre-white dwarf GW Vir (pulsating
PG1159) stars. \citet{Sta1983,Sta1984} found that g modes in these
objects could be $\kappa$-mechanism excited by an opacity bump around
$\log T \approx 6.2$, arising from K-shell photoionization of carbon
and oxygen; however, an almost-pure C/O mixture was required for the
instability to operate \citep{Sta1991}. This abundance restriction is
relaxed when updated OPAL/OP date are adopted \citep[see][and
references therein]{Gau2005}, due to the appearance of extra opacity
around $\log T \approx 6.3$. The origin of this additional opacity
appears to be spin-orbit effects in L-shell bound-free transitions of
iron \citep{RogIgl1992}.
From this brief survey of the literature, a natural question
emerges. The iron bump in the OPAL/OP opacities leads to instability
strips at both high masses ($\beta$ Cephei and SPB stars) and low
masses (sdB stars). Given that opacity bump at $\log T \sim 6-6.3$
drives pulsation in the low-mass GW Vir stars, is there by analogy a
high-mass group of stars that also exhibit pulsation driven by this
`deep opacity bump' (DOB)? In order for the pulsation to be remain
non-adiabatic around the driving zone, and therefore allow the
$\kappa$-mechanism heat engine to operate, these putative stars must
be exceedingly hot, with surface temperatures approaching
$10^{5}\,{\rm K}$. In fact, these stars can be recognized as massive,
population I, core helium burning Wolf-Rayet stars.
In this letter, we conduct a preliminary stability analysis of a pair
of model Wolf-Rayet (W-R) stars, to evaluate the hypothesis that g
modes can be excited in these stars by the DOB. We introduce the
models in Sec.~\ref{sec:models}, and describe the stability analysis
in Sec.~\ref{sec:stability}. Our results are presented in
Sec.~\ref{sec:results}, and then discussed and summarized in
Sec.~\ref{sec:discuss}.
\section{Stellar Models} \label{sec:models}
We evolve a star with an initial mass $M=100\,{\rm M}_{\sun}$ and
metalicity $Z=0.02$ using a stellar structure code written by JM. The
code is described in detail in \citet{Jim2004}; the details pertinent
to the present work are that (i) opacities are interpolated in the
revised OPAL tables by \citet{IglRog1996}, (ii) the heavy-element
mixture by \citet{GreNoe1993} is assumed for the initial composition,
and (iii) mass loss due to radiative driving is accounted for via a
modified form of the formula given by \citet{Abb1982}. The type-2 OPAL
tables used by the code allow variation of the abundances of carbon
and oxygen (in addition to hydrogen and helium), to reflect the
effects of nucleosynthesis. Opacity changes due to a varying nitrogen
abundance are simulated by adjusting the carbon and oxygen values
passed to the opacity interpolation routine. Since the CNO elements
are minor (and approximately interchangeable) opacity sources, this
procedure should not introduce any significant error.
We track the star's evolution off the main sequence, across to the red
region of the Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram, and back again to the
blue. Two particular evolutionary stages are then selected as
exemplars of nitrogen-enriched (WN) Wolf-Rayet stars. The
``WNL''(late-type) model is somewhat hydrogen-depleted, with a surface
mass fraction $\ensuremath{X_{\rm s}} = 0.117$. The more-evolved ``WNE'' (early-type)
model is completely devoid of hydrogen, but has yet to show any
photospheric signature of carbon enrichment. Here, we use quotation
marks around our models' labels to emphasize that, in the same fashion
as \citet{Lan1994}, the designations `early' and `late' are to be
understood in an evolutionary rather than a spectroscopic sense.
\begin{table}
\leavevmode
\begin{centering}
\caption{Fundamental parameters of the stellar models introduced in
Sec.~\ref{sec:models}. Note that the radii \ensuremath{R_{\ast}}\ are for the
hydrostatic core, and do not include the extended wind region
containing the $\tau = 2/3$ photosphere \citep[see][]{Bas1991}.}
\label{tab:models}
\begin{tabular}{@{}cccccc}
model & age/Myr & $\log \ensuremath{L_{\ast}}/\ensuremath{{\rm L}_{\sun}}$ & $\ensuremath{M_{\ast}}/\ensuremath{{\rm M}_{\sun}}$ &
$\ensuremath{R_{\ast}}/\ensuremath{{\rm R}_{\sun}}$ & \ensuremath{X_{\rm s}} \\ \hline
``WNL'' & 3.57 & 5.77 & 20.6 & 10.3 & 0.117\\
``WNE'' & 3.74 & 5.62 & 16.2 & 2.10 & 0.000
\end{tabular}
\end{centering}
\end{table}
\begin{figure}
\leavevmode
\begin{centering}
\epsffile{figure1.eps}
\caption{The opacity $\kappa$ (top) and its temperature derivative
$\ensuremath{\kappa_{T}} \equiv (\partial \ln \kappa/\partial \ln T)_{\rho}$ (bottom),
plotted as a function of envelope temperature for the ``WNE'' (solid)
and ``WNL'' (dotted) stellar models. The labels indicate the location
of the deep opacity bump (DOB) and iron opacity bump (Fe).}
\label{fig:kappa_T}
\end{centering}
\end{figure}
The fundamental parameters of both stellar models are summarized in
Table~\ref{tab:models}. In Fig.~\ref{fig:kappa_T}, we plot the opacity
and its derivative \ensuremath{\kappa_{T}}\ as a function of temperature throughout
the model envelopes. The DOB can be seen clearly as the peak around
$\log T \approx 6.25$, while the iron bump also appears as a
pronounced peak in the superficial layers around $\log T \approx
5.15$. By exploring the effects of modifying the heavy-element mixture, we
have determined that the DOB is due primarily to iron, with minor
contributions coming from nickel and the CNO elements.
\section{Stability Analysis} \label{sec:stability}
To analyze the stability of the W-R stellar models introduced above,
we employ the \textsc{boojum}\ non-radial, non-adiabatic pulsation code
developed by RHDT. The current revision incorporates a few improvements
over the baseline version described in \citet{Tow2005a,Tow2005b}.
Most significantly, the roots of the characteristic equation
\begin{equation}
\ensuremath{\mathcal{D}}(\omega) = 0,
\end{equation}
that define the stellar eigenfrequencies, are now first isolated using
an approach similar to those suggested by \citet{Dzi1977} and
\citet{ShiOsa1981}. In this equation, $\omega$ is the pulsation
frequency normalized by the inverse dynamical timescale $\ensuremath{\tau_{\rm dyn}}^{-1}
\equiv (G\ensuremath{M_{\ast}}/\ensuremath{R_{\ast}}^{3})^{1/2}$, and $\ensuremath{\mathcal{D}}(\omega)$ is the
discriminant function defined by eqn.~(18) of \citet{Tow2005a}.
\begin{figure*}
\leavevmode
\begin{centering}
\epsffile{figure2.eps}
\caption{Normalized growth rates \ensuremath{\eta}\ for the $\ell=1$ (circles) and
$\ell=2$ (triangles) modes of the ``WNL'' (left) and ``WNL'' (right) stellar
models, plotted as a function of pulsation period. The dotted line
indicates the division between stable modes ($\ensuremath{\eta} < 0$; open symbols) and
unstable modes ($\ensuremath{\eta} > 0$; filled symbols).}
\label{fig:growth}
\end{centering}
\end{figure*}
The root isolation proceeds by dividing the complex-$\omega$ plane
into many small rectangles, and evaluating for each one the contour
integral
\begin{equation}
\ensuremath{\mathcal{C}} = \frac{1}{2\pi {\rm i}} \oint \frac{{\rm d}\ensuremath{\mathcal{D}}(\omega)}{\ensuremath{\mathcal{D}}(\omega)}
\end{equation}
counterclockwise around the perimeter, via a recursively refined
trapezoidal quadrature scheme. By Cauchy's theorem, \ensuremath{\mathcal{C}}\
converges to the number of roots of the characteristic equation
enclosed by the rectangle. Once a root is thus isolated, the frequency
\begin{equation}
\omega_{\ensuremath{\mathcal{C}}} = \frac{1}{2\pi {\rm i}
\,\ensuremath{\mathcal{C}}} \oint \frac{\omega\,{\rm d}\ensuremath{\mathcal{D}}(\omega)}{\ensuremath{\mathcal{D}}(\omega)}
\end{equation}
is used as the starting point in the secant root-finding algorithm
implemented in \textsc{boojum}. The \ensuremath{\mathcal{C}}\ term in the denominator of this
expression ensures that $\omega_{0}$ lies within the enclosing
rectangle. Even though this term has an \emph{analytical} value of
unity, for a single enclosed root, its \emph{numerical} value differs
from unity due to the finite accuracy of our quadrature scheme.
This root isolation procedure is extremely useful in stars having high
luminosity-to-mass ratios (such as W-R and GW Vir stars), because the
pulsation tends to be so non-adiabatic \citep[see][their \S
22.1]{Unn1989} that solutions to the adiabatic pulsation equations
furnish very poor starting points for the secant root finder. However,
the contour integration often requires large numbers of quadrature
points before \ensuremath{\mathcal{C}}\ converges satisfactorily toward an integer
value. Hence, although adding robustness to the process of solving the
non-<|fim_middle|>the dimensionless radius $x\equiv r/\ensuremath{R_{\ast}}$, and the work $W$ is
expressed in units of the total energy of pulsation \ensuremath{E_{W}}.}
\label{fig:work}
\end{centering}
\end{figure}
\begin{table}
\leavevmode
\begin{centering}
\caption{Properties of the unstable $\ell=1$ and $\ell=2$ g modes of
the ``WNL'' and ``WNE'' stellar models. The subscripts $_{\rm min}$
and $_{\rm max}$ indicate the minimum and maximum values of the
relevant quantities, respectively.}
\label{tab:growth}
\begin{tabular}{@{}ccccccc}
model & $\ell$ & $P_{\rm min}$/\ensuremath{\rm hr} & $P_{\rm max}/\ensuremath{\rm hr}$ & $\ensuremath{\tilde{n}}_{\rm min}$ & $\ensuremath{\tilde{n}}_{\rm max}$ &
$\eta_{\rm max}$ \\ \hline
``WNL'' & 1 & 10.8 & 20.6 & -20 & -10 & $6.67 \times 10^{-5}$ \\
``WNL'' & 2 & \multicolumn{5}{c}{\emph{No unstable modes}} \\
``WNE'' & 1 & 3.83 & 12.4 & -14 & -4 & $1.67 \times 10^{-3}$ \\
``WNE'' & 2 & 2.81 & 8.34 & -15 & -5 & $1.12 \times 10^{-3}$
\end{tabular}
\end{centering}
\end{table}
Here, there may be a problem. The large radii of the models studied by
\citet{Dor2006} are, we believe, linked to the authors' \emph{ab
initio} assumption of an envelope hydrogen abundance $X =
0.35$. Although representative of many WN8 stars, this value is
inappropriate to WR~123, which is well-known to be largely depleted of
hydrogen \citep[$X \lesssim 0.005$; see, e.g.,][]{Cro1995}. It seems
probable that the absence of hydrogen in the star is a consequence of
it having already shed any residual hydrogen-rich envelope via wind
mass loss. Accompanying the loss of this envelope should be a
substantial reduction in the star's radius, as can be seen by
comparing our ``WNL'' and ``WNE'' models in Table~\ref{tab:models}.
Based on this reasoning, hydrogen-poor WR~123 may be characterized by
an appreciably smaller radius than assumed by \citet{Dor2006},
resulting once again in the period mismatch noted originally by
\citet{Lef2005}. This leads us to advance g modes excited by the DOB
as an alternative explanation for the star's variability. As
Fig.~\ref{fig:growth} illustrates, the 9.8\,\ensuremath{\rm hr}\ period is covered by
the unstable $\ell=1$ g modes of the hydrogen-poor ``WNE''
model. While we describe this model as `early-type', we once again
emphasize that the label is to be understood in an evolutionary rather
than spectroscopic sense.
The detectable presence of g modes in WR~123 could offer unparalleled
insights into the star's internal structure; these modes penetrate
down to the boundary of the convective core, and are therefore
particularly well suited to asteroseismological analyses. However, it
is unclear how best to proceed with the necessary initial step of
testing our interpretation of the observations. Pulsation in g modes
is often diagnosed through time-series monitoring of spectroscopic
line profile variations (lpv); the predominantly horizontal velocity
fields generated by these modes \citep[e.g.,][]{Unn1989} tend to
concentrate variability in the wings of line profiles. Unfortunately,
this approach is not feasible in the case of W-R stars, because the
supersonic wind washes out any lpv arising from (subsonic) pulsational
velocity fields. It remains to be seen whether other approaches can be
devised that are able to discriminate g modes from other potential
sources of variability.
Beyond the specific case of WR~123, the discovery of a new class of
Wolf-Rayet instability is of great interest in itself. Future
investigation can now focus on exploring the characteristics and
extent of the DOB instability in greater detail. Specific topics
worthy of attention include establishing red and blue edges in the HR
diagram, and determining the sensitivity of the instability against
changes in input physics (e.g., elemental diffusion, mass-loss rates,
etc.). As we have already noted, a proper treatment of pulsation at
the outflowing outer boundary is also needed. An integral part of this
treatment must be a better understanding of the reverse side of the
pulsation-wind interaction: how can pulsation at the wind base lead to
the modulations observed in Wolf-Rayet stars? Initial steps toward
addressing this question were made by \citet{CraOwo1996}, but there
remains much work to be done.
\section*{Acknowledgments}
We thank Stan Owocki and Tony Moffat for their helpful remarks. RHDT
acknowledges support from US NSF grant AST-0507581 and NASA grant
NNG05GC36G. He is also grateful for the Bickle.
| adiabatic pulsation equations, root isolation is practical only
when -- as in the present work -- a few individual stellar models are
under study.
For the ``WNE'' and ``WNL'' models, we focus the stability analysis on
g modes having harmonic degrees $\ell=1$ and $\ell=2$, searching for
modes with radial orders \ensuremath{\tilde{n}}\ between, approximately, 0 and
-25. Here, \ensuremath{\tilde{n}}\ is defined by \citet[][their eqn.~17.5]{Unn1989},
within the generalization to the \citet{Cow1941} nomenclature
introduced by \citet{Scu1974} and \citet{Osa1975}. Negative values of
\ensuremath{\tilde{n}}\ typically correspond to g modes, but -- as is often the case
with more-evolved stellar models -- \ensuremath{\tilde{n}}\ does not vary
monotonically from one mode to the next, nor is it a unique index.
\section{Results} \label{sec:results}
The results from the stability analysis are presented in
Fig.~\ref{fig:growth}, which plots the normalized growth rate $\ensuremath{\eta}
\equiv -\Im(\omega)/\Re(\omega)$ of the modes found against their
period $P$. Evidently, the ``WNE'' model is unstable ($\eta > 0$)
against $\ell=1$ and $\ell=2$ g modes having periods in the range
$\sim 4-12\,\ensuremath{\rm hr}$ and $\sim 3-8\,\ensuremath{\rm hr}$, respectively. Similar
instability is seen in the ``WNL'' model for $\ell=1$ modes spanning
the period range $\sim 11-21\,\ensuremath{\rm hr}$; however, the $\ell=2$ modes of
this model are all found to be stable.
To explore the origin of the instability, Fig.~\ref{fig:work} plots
the differential work for the $\ell=1$ modes of each model that
exhibit the largest growth rates. As discussed by \citet[their \S
26.2]{Unn1989}, the $\kappa$ mechanism is operative wherever ${\rm
d}\kappa_{T}/{\rm d}r > 0$. From Fig.~\ref{fig:kappa_T}, we see that
this condition is met in the vicinity of the deep opacity bump, at a
temperature $\log T \approx 6.3$. Since this location coincides with
the sharp positive peak in both models' differential work (indicating
strong driving), we conclude that the unstable $\ell=1$ and $\ell=2$
modes are $\kappa$-mechanism excited by the DOB.
In Table~\ref{tab:growth}, we summarize the properties of the unstable
modes. The long-period limit of the instability arises because the
pulsation interior to the opacity bump, at a temperature $\log T
\approx 6.5$, becomes sufficiently non-adiabatic to activate strong
radiative damping there. Likewise, the short-period limit comes about
because low-order modes exhibit a relative Lagrangian pressure
perturbation $\delta p/p$ that is too small in the vicinity of the DOB
to generate appreciable excitation \citep[see][for a discussion of the
role played by $\delta p/p$]{Dzi1993}. The $\ell=2$ modes of the
``WNL'' model are all stable for much the same reason; their $\delta
p/p$ is peaked well exterior to the DOB, in a zone of inverted density
stratification situated in the outer envelope at $\log T \approx 5.2$.
This inversion zone, which is present in both models, is responsible
for a secondary family of unstable pulsation modes uncovered by
\textsc{boojum}. These modes, not shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:work} due to our
choice of ordinate range, are found for harmonic degrees $\ell=1$ and
$\ell=2$, and are characterized by growth rates well in excess of
$10^{-2}$ and energy densities strongly concentrated in the inversion
zone. Following \citet{Sai1998}, we use this trapping property to
classify the modes as non-radial strange modes. We note that the iron
opacity bump is responsible for both the density inversions and the
instability of the strange modes trapped within them. Since the
strange modes are not related to the DOB, we shall not discuss them
further.
\section{Discussion} \label{sec:discuss}
In the preceding section, we demonstrate that low-degree, intermediate
radial-order g modes are unstable in a pair of stellar models
representative of WN stars, due to a $\kappa$ mechanism operating on
the deep opacity bump. This finding supports the central hypothesis of
the paper advanced in Sec.~\ref{sec:intro}, and likewise confirms WN
stars as the high-mass cousins of GW Vir stars, exhibiting a
relationship parallel to that between the high-mass $\beta$ Cephei and
SPB stars, and the low-mass sdB pulsators.
However, there are caveats to our results. Beyond the various
(reasonable) simplifications we adopt in constructing our stellar
models (Sec.~\ref{sec:models}) and conducting the stability analysis
(Sec.~\ref{sec:stability}), we have neglected the effects of the
strong, radiatively driven winds that are characteristic of all W-R
stars. The stellar models incorporate only the evolutionary effects of
wind-originated mass loss, and the stability analysis ignores the
radial outflow at the outer boundary. As discussed by \citet{Cra1996},
an outflow can allow ordinarily-trapped pulsation modes to propagate
outward through the boundary. \citet{Tow2000} demonstrated that this
leakage of wave energy can result in an appreciable damping of
pulsations. If the unstable g modes found herein are to remain
unstable, the rate of energy input from the $\kappa$ mechanism must
exceed the damping due to leakage.
A thorough evaluation of this issue may have to await further
theoretical advances in understanding how outflows influence
pulsation. In the meantime, we discuss an observational development of
particular relevance to the present work, one that poses some
interesting questions regarding the role played by pulsation (whether
leaking or not) in establishing structure and modulation in W-R
winds. Although searches for \emph{periodic} light variations in WN8
stars -- the subtype most characterized by variability -- have proven
largely unsuccessful \citep[see, e.g.,][and references
therein]{Mar1998}, recent \emph{MOST} observations of the WN8 star
HD~177230 (WR~123) by \citet{Lef2005} have detected an unambiguous
9.8\,\ensuremath{\rm hr}-periodic signal in the star's light curve.
Pulsation appears a promising candidate for the origin of the star's
variation. W-R stars have been known for some time to be unstable
toward strange modes \citep[e.g.,][]{Gla1993}; however, there is
debate over whether such modes are compatible with the observations of
WR~123. On the one hand, \citet{Lef2005} themselves argue that the
periods typical to strange modes, being on the order of the dynamical
timescale \ensuremath{\tau_{\rm dyn}}, are far too short to match the 9.8\,\ensuremath{\rm hr}\ period
detected by \emph{MOST}. On the other hand, \citet{Dor2006} reason
that as a WN8 star WR~123 is expected to have a significantly larger
radius, and hence longer strange-mode periods, than the helium-star
models on which \citet{Lef2005} based their conclusions. In support of
their argument, \citet{Dor2006} present a WN8 model having
$\ensuremath{R_{\ast}}=15.4\ensuremath{{\rm R}_{\sun}}$ that exhibits unstable radial strange modes with
periods on the order of a half day, seemingly compatible with the
observations.
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July has been relentless with what seems like a perpetual turnover of new exhibitions and events in Tāmaki Makaurau. While Objectspace had it's much anticipated re-opening in its new Ponsonby site declaring an expanded dedication to design, craft and architecture, it must be said that the most exciting exhibitions last month occurred in the suburbs. Out South we have been enjoying Kahoa Kakala a solo exhibition by Sione Monu at Fresh Gallery Ōtara, The Pimpi Winter Series curated by Ema Tavola at Lime Espresso Bar & Eatery, Otāhuhu and He Wai Mou! He Wai Mau! by Natalie Robertson at Māngere Arts Centre Ngā tohu o Uenuku. Out East Hainamana held the Asian New Zealand Artists Hui at Te Tuhi, a national<|fim_middle|>16 Frances Hodgkins Fellow Miranda Parkes at the Hocken Uare Taoka o Hākena is a stunning achievement. Eighteen months in the making, the merrier is a site-specific response to the Hocken gallery space, and to the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship – the 12-month residency that enabled Parkes to explore new materials, and the relationships between them.
Billowing gently in the gallery's air conditioning is a large, patchwork silk banner that stretches diagonally from one freestanding interior wall to the other. As cocoon and concealer simultaneously, the lemon yellow, hot pink, indigo and ochre of the hand-dyed silk banner hustles the freestanding walls into forming one large sculptural work. These walls, as with all the gallery wall surfaces, have been painted any colour but white. In colours that resonate with the silk banner, Parkes has designed the painted geometric shapes that become works in their own right. | gathering of Asian New Zealand artists and practitioners. And West Auckland has seen a suite of great exhibitions at Corban Estate Arts Centre under the new curatorship of Cora-Allan Wickliffe.
Because all of that is slightly overwhelming, our great team of writers has helped to narrow down the field for August, here are four unmissable exhibitions in Tāmaki Makaurau and Ōtepoti.
Video courtesy of Jasper Owen.
Upstairs in a small two-story flat on the corner of Upper Queen Street and Newton Road is a new artist run space called captcha. Its second show, ((())), features works by Ronan Lee and Jasper Owen.
ToteBagsAgainstUrbanBlight, a phrase included in some the titles of Lee's works, comes from a dream of his, that at one point involved his workmate responding "no, that's a tote bag bar", when asked if he wanted to have a drink on K Rd. Around this same time, Lee worked as a labourer, he would turn up to openings in his overalls where people would complement him on his outfit. It is this dichotomy of inclusivity and exclusivity within contemporary art that Lee's – paintings on found canvases with silver spray-paint, and bunny face imprints – comment on. Mirroring Lee's paintings are holes hammered into the walls that represent each painting's negative. Lee says these are burrows for anyone who wants to escape the silver-chrome community.
"The question and the answer merge and become useless together," says Owen about Family which appears as a sci-fi movie prop. Red lines run from the edge of a computer screen through letters to another set of letters that light up.
Dan Arps, Nested Cells, 2017. Courtesy of Michael Lett.
Stepping into Nested Cells by Dan Arps is like entering a dungeon, albeit a superficial, and flimsily constructed one. Scratch a little deeper beneath painted brickwork and you'll find a fascinating assortment of crusted forms, hallucinogenic maquettes and clever paintings that will lead you on a wild goose chase.
Arps playfully parodies McCahon's spiritual affirmation with the banal 'HI' and the technological 'I.T.' while the letters 'I.O.U.' adorn the corners and edges of several paintings, a conceptual wedgie to the asceticism of formal abstraction.
This knowing yet mischievous attitude is carried through in a minimalist metallic cube, shoddily fabricated and playing stage to a pair of comically expressive plasticine chickens. A child-sized sculpture stands with a princess blanket draped over wire mesh and neon-painted plaster. Like lifting the skirt on a fairytale illusion, there are no heroic rescues required here.
Octavia Cook, A Show of Eyes, 2017. Courtesy of Anna Miles Gallery.
Art works made using 'craft' media – such as ceramics, jewellery, and textiles – are not always afforded their due attention in Tāmaki Makaurau. Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery regularly features such works, and the recently rebooted Objectspace promises to continue doing the same, while also expanding its focus to include architecture and design. But few dealer galleries are in the business of craft.
A notable exception is Anna Miles Gallery, on Upper Queen Street, which is currently playing host to superlative exhibitions of textile art and jewellery. Vita Cochran's Samplers includes a smorgasbord of modernist-flavoured embroideries every bit in league with the paintings one might otherwise encounter in the space, while Octavia Cook's A Show of Eyes boasts a series of brooches that pushes well beyond the ornamental.
Cook's pieces based on the eyes of animals are especially enchanting. Divorced from their bodily contexts, some are not immediately legible as eyes, appearing abstract. The titles of the works seem similarly abstruse, until one realises that the artist has chopped them out of the names of the animals. The eye of a sloth has been designated Slo (2017); that of an octopus, Topus (2017); that of a human, Mo Sapien (2017).
Miranda Parkes, the merrier installation view featuring antibody banner; push me; miss thing / mou mou; sugar / and spice; C-sectors (all 2017). Courtesy Hocken Collections, Uare Taoka o Hākena. Photo: Iain Frengley.
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Watch and enjoy #Gayatri full movie #GayatriMovie #MB42 Movie - Gayatri Cast - Dr.M Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu, Shriya Saran, Nikhila Vimal,Anasuya Bhardwaj Screenplay - Dr.M Mohan Babu Story - Dialogues - Diamond Ratnababu Co-Writer: Ravi Bayyavarapu DOP: Sarvesh Murari Music : Thaman S Editor: MR Varma Fights: Kanal Kannan Art: Chinna Director: Madan Ramigani Producer : Dr.M Mohan Babu Digital Media : Thej P PRO : Vamsi-Shekar Gayatri is all about face off between good samaritan Sivaji and his doppelganger Gayatri Patel. Who wins in this clash between good Vs evil is obviously but interesting plot of the film. Dr. Mohan Babu who is celebrating his 42 years as an actor and filmmaker comes up with yet another riveting performance in the contrast roles. The versatile actor started as a villain and transformed into a hero. Mohan Babu played dual role in Gayatri. He appeared in negative role as Gayatri Patel after a long time. The collection king's eccentric dialogue delivery is the USP of Gayatri. He's seen in yet another powerful role like his popular iconic characters like Pedarayudu, M Dharma Raju MA and Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary. Vishnu Manchu surprises with his precise performance as young Mohan Babu with ever gorgeous Shriya Saran in his pairing. The film also has interesting father – daughter sentiment. Nikhila Vimal will be seen as Mohan Babu's daughter in the film. Directed by Madan, the film has got enchanting melodies as many of Mohan Babu's movies. Happening music director S Thaman composed the music.
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http://inktalks.com At INK2013, the legendary singer Usha Uthup gives a performance of a lifetime. For the first time ever, Uthup is joined on stage by her daughter and granddaughter for some foot-tapping, soulful music. ABOUT INK: INKtalks are personal narratives that get straight to the heart of issues in 18 minutes or less. We are committed to capturing and sharing breakthrough ideas, inspiring stories and surprising perspectives--for free! Watch an INKtalk and meet the people who are designing the future--now. http://INKtalks.com ABOUT USHA UTHUP: For over 45 years now, Usha Uthup has spread a message of love and unity, peace and harmony, tolerance and integrity, and happiness -- through music. From discotheques to concerts, across India and the World, she has addressed the youth about the values of music that makes us human. She lives as she believes, presenting even the most contemporary songs dressed in traditional attire projecting the fact that India is a true melting pot of cultures, with its own distinctive cultural identity. Born in 1947, or Didi as she is fondly called, comes from a traditional middle class South Indian family and her career began in 1969 at a Chennai nightclub called Nine Gems and she has recorded more than a hundred albums in sixteen Indian languages, sung un several thousand concerts, performed in all major countries and has been on television since its inception in India. Usha has served as a role model for generations of young Indians and has been an unwavering ambassador for traditional Indian values. Usha Uthup's music has charmed generations of Indians, young and old. People smile, tap their feet, clap their hands, and forget their worries when she performs. | 606 |
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Authenticity as a Path to Happiness
I've been doing a lot of thinking and reading about happiness. What does it mean to be happy, and how can people work to become happier?
If you think about health and wellness, so much of our resources are focused on combating the negative, whether it be curing an illness or preventing a problem from developing. In fact, when you talk to people about their health (as I've done in many user tests and ethnographic research sessions), they're rarely motivated by these sorts of ideas. Sure, people want to be healthy, and they don't want to be sick.<|fim_middle|> are being authentic in a larger sense. At work, you may not really own your momentary reaction, but it's surely consistent with other parts of your identity like being a consummate professional and a valued employee. At my friends' kids' parties, I am not really comfortable with large groups of children, but I do value my ability to be a good friend and to support my friends' children. Thinking about how momentary inauthenticity works in the service of long-term authenticity can help get you through those times of feeling a bit fake, and make you happier in the long run.
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Pingback: Ten Inspirational Quotes About Being Authentically You | Amy Bucher, Ph.D. | But they want to be healthy in order to do something else. What they want, in short, is to be happy, and they see their physical health as a way to help them do that.
Like pretty much everything worth doing, there's no single easy or right way to achieve happiness. But in all the reading I've been doing, not to mention my own experience, one thing is definitely true: You can only be happy if you pick things that are right for you. Being authentic is a key ingredient in being happy.
What does it mean to be yourself? "Being authentic" can take different forms. Here are four rules for being yourself that I found in the course of my reading and really liked:
Just do you. For her Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin adopted the commandment to "be Gretchen." Some of what this meant for her was that she would pursue her hobby of reading, which gave her true joy. It also meant admitting to some "flaws" like listening to uncool music. If something makes you feel good, embrace it. If you don't enjoy something as much, it's ok to say no to it. I will probably like most of the songs on the top 40 even if they're not objectively "good," I like cheesy tv dramas, and I gotta be honest, wine in a box isn't so bad, especially when you want just one glass after work. On the flip side, I am not a particularly outdoorsy person, I don't like to read short stories, and even though I love to run, I refuse to do any gimmicky obstacle races, and all of this is ok because these things are authentic to me.
Express how you feel. It's incredibly hard when the emotions you display don't match the emotions you feel, but that's a huge part of people's jobs in service industries. Arlie Hochschild wrote a classic investigation of the emotional labor of people in service called The Managed Heart. These are people whose job requires them to smile and be pleasant even when they may feel frustrated or sad; who must leave their personal reactions at the door and enact "appropriate" emotional responses in their interactions with the public all day long. Perhaps predictably, Hochschild found that this emotional labor is grueling, stressful, and takes a toll on the people who do service work. (A recent NY Times article on the Ann Arbor, MI-based Zingerman's businesses quoted one employee reflecting on the effort required to be "Zingy" every day.) The upshot for me is that when the situation permits, it's good to express the emotions you actually feel (if possible, in a measured and mature manner; I'm not endorsing tantrums!).
Pick goals that are aligned with what you really value. Sonja Lyubomirsky identifies "authentic goals" as an important prerequisite for committed goal pursuit in The How of Happiness. The goals we select for ourselves should be things that give us, in some form, pleasure. Perhaps the individual courses and exams that comprise medical school don't bring joy, but tending to the health issues of others does. Working toward a truly valued outcome can help people stay the course when there are obstacles, like organic chemistry class, along the way.
Find time for what makes you happy. Kelly McGonigal, in her book The Willpower Instinct, identifies the "what the hell" effect as our tendency to give into bad behavior when we're already feeling down. This is why it's harder to eat healthy when we're stressed at work. But one way to feel down is to not be true to yourself. McGonigal gives the example of a woman who once loved going to yoga but gave it up when the demands of her job increased. Recommitting to yoga, something that aligned with her personal interests, made her feel much better, even though she "didn't have the time." The joy that the yoga class brought this woman offset the fact that she didn't have the time for it by alleviating her stress and improving her outlook.
Why does being authentic bring happiness? At some level, this is the easiest question of all. Being authentic brings happiness because it creates a setting where we indulge in the people and activities we love and avoid the ones we don't. When we are in situations that we may not have chosen, perhaps in the workplace, authenticity gives us permission to react in ways that feel honest and comfortable (within whatever strictures the situation puts forth).
From a psychological theory perspective, there are other reasons beyond just feeling good why being authentic makes people feel happier:
It cuts down on cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is one of those classic psychology findings that I think does drive a lot of human behavior. We don't like being (or appearing) inconsistent. When inconsistencies in our behaviors and statements are pointed out to us, we're quick to change our words or even our attitudes to bring everything into line. When we are authentic and true to ourselves, we are far less likely to experience cognitive dissonance because our words and deeds are more likely to reflect our values.
It moves us along the motivational quality continuum closer to intrinsic motivation. Goals that are aligned with our authentic selves are more likely to be identified or integrated, if not fully intrinsic. When we value the outcome of a behavior or feel like the behavior reflects who we really are, we're more motivated to keep it up.
It preserves willpower. As McGonigal points out, behaving in ways that feel unnatural or difficult depletes our willpower, making us more likely to indulge in unhealthy or goal-inconsistent behaviors elsewhere. Being true to ourselves helps preserve our willpower tank to use on difficult dilemmas.
Obviously there are times when it's not possible to be totally authentic. Work is an example I keep coming back to, where you may be obligated to respond in a way that represents your employer's position rather than your genuine self (especially true if you work in a service industry and perform emotional labor!). Sometimes it is also necessary to temper your authentic self in order to preserve a relationship or navigate a social situation. An example (at least for me) is attending kids' birthday parties. It's not my favorite thing, but it means something to my friends who have kids that I show up, and so I do. It's worth it though, because I value those friendships (and there is usually cake at the party).
Something that makes me happy is taking photos of Boston when I'm out for a walk or a run. Here's one of the skyline I took through the railings on Memorial Drive in Cambridge.
A tactic I like for getting through these situations is to think about how you | 1,365 |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Dogs getting hit on the highway, it happens every day. But when a Good Samaritan saw two dogs trying to cross three lanes of traffic on Highway 71, she had to pull over. She was able to save them with the help of Kansas City's finest.
There's reason for both of them to be happy. Without Deborah Dominick, Bear probably would've died on the side of the road.
"The bumper came off, he hit the dog so hard it pulled his bumper off," she said.
Dominick saw Bear trying to cross three lanes of traffic. She pulled over to try and reach the dog. But then a driver ran right into Bear.
"He pulled over to the side to fix his bumper but<|fim_middle|> to care for the dogs anymore so the animals were turned over to KC Pet Project.
Dominick says she hopes to get the pair adopted together. | he didn't come to help me," said Dominick.
Thirty minutes later, an off duty detective stopped to help. And then another officer, Tom Butkovich, closed down a lane so that Bear could be pulled to safety.
"I couldn't have continued knowing there was a hurt dog," he said.
Standing close by was another dog Honey who quickly came to her friend's side. Butkovich kept Honey calm by giving her dog biscuits, something he always keeps in his car.
The good Samaritans drove both dogs to the vet where the bill was split between them.
Butkovich says the owner couldn't afford | 126 |
Tahoe Resources' CEO said the company will cooperate with the Guatemalan Constitutional Court's requirements for it to restart production at its Escobal silver mine.
On Sept. 3, the court ruled the country's Ministry of Energy and Mines had<|fim_middle|> has its gold operations in Canada and Peru. However, there will be further workforce reductions at Escobal, as the company aims to decrease the mine's monthly maintenance costs to approximately $1.5 million.
If the consultation is completed successfully and Tahoe's mining license is reinstated, Voorhees said the company expects Escobal to be restarted within three months of being granted permission. | not adequately consulted with the local Xinca Indigenous peoples before granting Tahoe its mining license, and the ministry was ordered to carry out a consultation in compliance with the U.N. International Labor Organization's (ILO) Convention 169, which requires a good faith consultation with Indigenous or Tribal peoples. While the consultation is being carried out, operations at Escobal will remain suspended.
While there is no clear time frame for when Escobal will be reopened, Tahoe CEO Jim Voorhees said on a Monday morning conference call that the decision provided a way to move forward.
Tahoe, the MEM, and the Ministry of Environment will undergo a four-step consultation process in order to fulfill the requirements of the ILO 169. The stages include: reconfirming the mine's area of influence, a pre-consultation in which all parties agree to the terms of the consultation, a formal dialogue between the Xinca peoples and Minera San Rafael and lastly submitting the results of the consultation to the Supreme Court for approval.
"We will support MEM in fostering a thorough, productive, and good faith consultation process, with the goal of restarting operations at Escobal in a manner that is mutually agreeable to the Xinca Indigenous communities included in the ILO 169 process," Voorhees said.
In addition to the government's consultation work, three additional independent studies will have to be performed before production can restart at the mine: a baseline health study conducted by the Ministry of Health, a disaster analysis study conducted by the National Coordinator for the Reduction of Disasters and an archaeological review conducted by the Ministry of Culture alongside experts from the University of San Carlos and the University Del Valle in Guatemala.
Voorhees claimed the company is "well positioned" to get through the consultation period without Escobal in operation, because it still | 373 |
"Carbon Sequestration in the New Jersey Pine Barrens Under Different Sc" by Robert M. Scheller, Steve Van Tuyl et al.
The New Jersey Pine Barrens (NJPB) is the largest forested area along the northeastern coast of the United States. The NJPB are dominated by pine (Pinus spp.) and oak (Quercus spp.) stands that are fragmented and subject to frequent disturbance and forest management. Over long time periods (>50 years), the balance between oak and pine dominance is determined by fire frequency. As a consequence, the ability of the NJPB to sequester carbon may be contingent upon management activities as well as patterns of historic land use. We simulated 100 years of carbon change using three scenarios: (1) contemporary management as reflected in the recent (1991–2006) fire records, (2) an increase in the fire ignitions within the wildland urban interface areas of the NJPB reflecting increased prescribed fires, and (3) a longer response time to wildfires, reflecting a more liberal burning policy by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. We used the LANDIS-II model coupled with CENTURY and the Dynamic Fire and Dynamic Biomass Fuels extensions to estimate forest carbon sequestration based on these three scenarios. Calibration and validation via comparison to monthly flux tower data indicated that the model reasonably captured the timing and magnitude of<|fim_middle|> when compared to recovery from historic disturbance patterns. | net ecosystem exchange in the absence of Gypsy moth defoliation (r2 = 0.89). Under all scenarios, our simulations suggest that forests of the NJPB will continue to accumulate carbon over the next 100 years under current climatic conditions. Although above ground net primary productivity, live carbon, and detrital carbon were roughly constant or increased only modestly, soil organic carbon continued to increase through time for all forest types except the highly xeric pine plains. Our simulated changes in management reflected only minor alterations to the fire regime and thus management may have only minor effects on total forest carbon budgets in the immediate future particularly | 130 |
At Schwartz Laser Eye Center, we understand that blurry vision<|fim_middle|> | can negatively impact one's overall quality of life. Additionally, while contact lenses and eyeglasses are effective in correcting some vision problems temporarily, they aren't adequate for every condition, and can be a hassle at times. Fortunately, Dr. Jay L. Schwartz is a highly skilled eye doctor, providing Scottsdale and Glendale, Arizona patients with crisp, clear vision and a whole new outlook on life.
Through advanced laser technology and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Schwartz is able to treat a comprehensive array of vision disorders. If you are seeing the world with less-than-perfect eyesight, it's time to make a change. Contact our leading eye doctor in Scottsdale for more information or to schedule your free consultation.
Dr. Schwartz is the go-to eye doctor for professional athletes throughout Arizona, including the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona Coyotes. Good vision is important to competitive athletes, which is why these teams trust only the best with their optical health. Dr. Schwartz has performed over 47,000 LASIK eye surgeries, and he provides instruction on LASIK to surgeons around the world.
In addition to LASIK, Dr. Schwartz has a wealth of experience performing cataract surgery and various refractive surgeries as well. Additionally, at Schwartz Laser Center, patients have access to general ophthalmology services to ensure healthy eyes and clear vision. Patients come to our practice from all over the country because of our reputation. When you come to Schwartz Laser Eye Center, you know you are receiving nothing short of the best care available.
From the moment you set foot into our office, you will be made to feel comfortable and at ease. We pride ourselves not only on our top-quality eye care services, but also on our warm and inviting office. Seeing the eye doctor is imperative to your health, particularly if you suffer from debilitating conditions such as impaired vision, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy, which is why we created an environment that makes it easy to do so. We have a multitude of satisfied patients, many of whom have returned to tell us how happy they are with their new, improved vision.
The doctors at Schwarz Laser Eye Center, including Jay L. Schwartz, Marc Bloomenstein, Kevin M. Donausky, and Kristi Rhodes, spend ample time with each and every patient, making sure that all questions are answered and concerns are addressed. Additionally, our entire team is knowledgeable and friendly, helping patients at every step of their journey toward improved vision.
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If you are tired of having imperfect vision, or are plagued by a challenging eye condition, Dr. Schwartz and his team can help. We have successfully treated patients with a range of eye care needs, from laser eye surgery and lens implantation to general eye care. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with our talented eye doctor, contact our practice with offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale today. | 621 |
Adopt-A-Road is a program coordinated by the Wayne County Division of Roads designed to keep the County's roadsides clean and attractive.
Participants "adopt" a section of County roadside they would like to see kept clean. It may be near their home or business or just their favorite stretch of roadside in Wayne County. Participants are asked to adopt at least one mile and clean both sides of the roadway periodically over a three year or more period.
Just about any group of at least six people and three backup<|fim_middle|> with your first choice, or the next area nearest to it, or to your organization or business.
All Adopt-A-Road participants are required to conduct a safety meeting once a year before the first pick-up. Once final adoption arrangements are made for your group, Wayne County will provide guidelines, rules and answers to your questions.
Please allow about four weeks to receive notice from your local Wayne County Roads office about your adopted area, safety materials and specific pickup times and dates. | participants. It's a great opportunity for all types of organizations, including scout troupes, college fraternities and sororities, youth groups, small and large businesses, churches, and service organizations. Group participants must be at least 16 years old, unless otherwise approved by your Adopt-A-Road coordinator.
Only your time and effort! Participants are asked to pick up litter a minimum of four times a year from the roadsides they've adopted. Some may wish to landscape with small trees and flowers. The goal of the program is to keep roadsides attractive for residents and visitors. Dates and times will be determined at a later date by Wayne County to coordinate the pickup of the trash you've collected.
No. All that is asked of participants is that they wear the High-Visibility Safety Apparel provided by Wayne County while they work. Vests will be provided at the first session and participants will keep them as long as they are active in Adopt-A-Road. Lost vests are the responsibility of each participant. Wearing gloves is recommended. Groups will also need to provide their own transportation to and from their adopted site. Wayne County will provide bags for litter and pick up service for filled bags. Bags can be picked up at your Wayne County Roads district office.
How does my group benefit by participating?
Besides the pride you will feel for helping to keep your community clean and attractive, the name of your group will be publicized on Adopt-A-Road signs at your roadside site for travelers and residents to see. In addition, your group will receive a certificate of participation to display in your office or place of business.
Requests for specific roadside areas will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis between you and your local Wayne County Roads district coordinator. All attempts will be made to match you | 363 |
This month, Rivertown Buick GMC is proud to spotlight another of our exceptional team members. Internet Sales Specialist Nicole Lowery has been working with our team for the past 11 months and has easily become a<|fim_middle|> meet you! | favorite among colleagues and customers alike.
Nicole's favorite thing about working at our dealership is the people that she gets to work with every day.
While she has plenty of great customer memories, Nicole's favorite and most recent one was of someone who heard her voice on the phone and said that it was very pleasant. When asked what her favorite model is on the lot, Nicole named the Buick Encore.
When she's not helping customers, you can find Nicole reading, relaxing, cheering on the Auburn Tigers, or grabbing a bite to eat at her favorite local restaurant, Chick-fil-A.
We're grateful to Nicole for all she's done to make Rivertown Buick GMC a dealership where customers are glad to come for the ultimate car-buying experience. If you haven't met her yet, be sure to say hello the next time you visit us; she would enjoy having the opportunity to | 180 |
Le Parc is a boutique hotel with 30 executive<|fim_middle|> stopover while travelling onto the Galapagos Islands.
Le Parc is a different concept hotel. All 30 of their executive suites is characterised by its unique design and architecture and is a place 'where all the atmospheres merge as one and where the star, without a doubt, is the spacious shower'.
Every room is equipped with: Mini bar, Telephone, Air Conditioning and Heating, Cable TV, DVD, Flat screen TV, Free wireless Internet and customised concierge service.
The real attraction of this modern hotel is the rooftop terrace with views over the city and its outstanding spa. | suites, all offering great luxury and comfort. The suites are decorated in a modern style with and large windows, and a large living rooms space. The staff here will go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. This is one of the best options in Quite and an ideal as a | 58 |
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Ascari's Legacy Reborn in the New Monza Collection
The Ascari, one of Filippo Loreti's all-time bestsellers, has received a much anticipated revamp with the brand new Monza Collection. Let's take a look at what's new and review 3 of these exciting additions to the Ascari watch family.
The Ascari collection watches are well known for their vintage, sporty style that captures the golden age of motorsport. A time when fearless and charismatic drivers raced their fast, beautiful cars around glamorous circuits without the high-tech driving and safety aids of today. Ascari watches are named after the legendary Italian driver Alberto Ascari, who drove his Ferrari to World Championship glory in 1952 and 1953 and became the first driver in history to win back-to-back titles.
With its rich history and retro chronograph looks, it's no surprise that the Ascari has been an incredibly popular watch. The Monza collection, named for the historic circuit that has hosted the Italian Grand Prix since 1949, brings a fresh look to the Ascari, adding a second chronograph hand for even more advanced functionality, a date window, and a range of exciting new color and strap combinations for the discerning collector to enjoy.
3 Of The Best From The Ascari Monza Collection
While the Ascari Monza might look like a vintage chronograph on the outside, its movement is a clever hybrid of quartz and mechanical. The chronograph functions exactly as a mechanical would, including snapping back to zero upon the reset and sweeping smoothly rather than ticking, but without the daily hassle of winding and dealing with power reserve.
Each model features a shiny polished bezel with engraved and inlay painted tachymeter marks, adding a sporty sophistication to the overall look, as well as a 3D modeled engraving of Alberto Ascari's legendary Ferrari on the case back, a stunning artwork that captures the smallest details of that legendary race car! International shipping is free, and your Ascari Monza will of course come with Filippo Loreti's famous 10-year warranty.
Sounds too good to be true? This is the kind of standard we've come to expect from Filippo Loreti, and is exactly why they've got some of the biggest names in the luxury watch industry looking nervously over their shoulders! Let's check out 3 of our favorites from the Ascari Monza Collection.
1. Ascari Monza Two Tone Black Gold Steel Watch
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This elegant Monza combines the sporty feel of the Ascari and adds an element of luxury with its two-tone case and strap. The stainless steel bracelet is eye-catching and elegant, suitable for more formal occasions such as black-tie and important business meetings, with added gold trim on both the case and chronograph buttons providing a dazzling finish. Ideal for the confident, classy gentleman who isn't afraid to show his worth.
2. Ascari Monza Black Rose Tiger Rubber Watch
For a more active choice, the Black Rose Tiger Rubber delivers on both functionality and looks. Strongly reminiscent of racing team colors, this Monza is a true representation of Formula 1 one style and is ideal for the man who loves his motorsport. Rugged enough to survive the rigors of the racetrack and the garage yet classy enough for smart casual wear,<|fim_middle|> Tone Blue Gold Rubber. Blue and gold have become a staple combination in the world of luxury watches, bringing a flash of color to a traditionally neutral environment of browns, blacks, and whites. This Monza showcases the best of both colors, with elegant gold trim on the case, hands, and chronograph buttons offset by a stunning blue face and rubber strap. Consider this the ideal watch for the outgoing man who wants to make a statement with his fashion choices.
With six exclusive models to choose from, the Monza Collection is a fantastic addition to the Ascari family. Check out the full Ascari Monza Collection now, and get your hands on one of these legends of the future with 35% OFF today! Use code SUMMER and enjoy the ride.
By Danielius Jakutis | this the perfect combination of vintage technology and retro racing style.
3. Ascari Monza Two Tone Blue Gold Rubber Watch
Finally, we turn to the most visually striking Monza, the Two | 39 |
April 10, 2020 | Legal Update
CARES Financial Relief for Larger and Distressed Companies
Subtitle A of Title IV of the CARES Act authorizes the Secretary of the<|fim_middle|> information.
View Insight Center | Treasury (Secretary) to provide up to approximately $500 billion in aid to eligible businesses, states, and municipalities that suffer losses or are likely to suffer losses as a result of COVID-19. The financial assistance would be available as follows:
up to $454 million to support programs established by the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System to provide liquidity to states, municipalities, and other businesses that the CARES Act does not otherwise adequately assist;
up to $25 billion to lend to or guarantee the loans of passenger air carriers, ticket agents, and businesses certified and approved to perform certain inspections, repairs, replacements, or overhaul services;
up to $4 billion to lend to or guarantee the loans of cargo air carriers;
up to $3 billion to lend to or guarantee the loans of airline contractors; and
up to $17 billion to lend to or guarantee the loans of businesses deemed critical to national security.
Note that in addition to the relief above the Federal Reserve announced that it will make available $600M to fund loans originated by banks and other lenders to eligible businesses in minimum amounts of $1 million, including specifically, to small and mid-sized businesses with no more than 10,000 employees or that in 2019 earned total revenues of no more than $2.5 billion. There is not yet, however, much program detail as the Federal Reserve only announced the establishment of the Main Street Financing Program on April 9. We will provide an additional update once more guidance has been published. For more information about the Federal Reserve's announcement, see here.
The Treasury may also provide support for businesses and nonprofits with between 500 and 10,000 employees, but there is as of yet no detail about this program. What we do know at this point is that eligible businesses may obtain loans with an interest rate of no more than 2% per annum and no payment due for at least six months.
What we do know at this point is that eligible business may obtain loans with an interest rate of no more than 2% per annum and no payment due for at least six months. Also, borrowers under this program would need to certify:
the "uncertainty of current economic conditions" requires a loan to support ongoing operations;
the funds received will be used to retain 90% of the recipient's workforce, at full compensation and benefits, until September 30, 2020;
the borrower intends to restore 90 % of the workforce that existed as of February 1, 2020, and intends to restore all compensation and benefits to workers no later than four months after the termination of the current public health emergency;
the borrower is based in the U.S. and has significant operations and a majority of its employees in the U.S.;
the borrower is not a debtor in bankruptcy proceedings;
the borrower will not engage in stock buybacks, unless contractually obligated, or pay dividends until the loan obligation is satisfied;
the borrower will not outsource or offshore jobs for the term of the loan plus an additional two years;
the borrower will not abrogate existing collective bargaining agreements for the term of the loan plus an additional two years; and
the borrower will remain neutral in any union organizing effort for the term of the loan.
As to the $25 billion allocated for distressed airlines and others identified, guidance has been provided establishing terms borrowers must certify:
alternative financing is not reasonably available and that the assistance being sought is "prudently incurred";
they will maintain until September 30, 2020, employment levels as of March 24, 2020, "to the extent practicable," and at minimum, employment cannot decrease by more than 10% from the level as of March 24, 2020;
the borrower is based in the U.S. and has significant operations and a majority of its employees based in the U.S; and
the continued operations of the business are jeopardized by losses related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Our Chambliss team will continue to monitor the developments regarding the CARES Act. Please contact Jim Catanzaro, Justin Furrow, or your relationship attorney if you have questions or need additional | 870 |
RacingJunk News > Racing > Other Racing<|fim_middle|> to the inside tires, while also giving Watson-built cars a unique offset appearance – with more space between the tires and body on the right-hand side of the car than the left. Watson's run of success ended in 1965, when Colin Chapman's rear-engine Lotus-Fords made front-engine racers obsolete once and for all.
In the case of this 1957 Watson replica, the flavor and mood of a 1957 Indy champ car has been captured thanks to the use of Watson chassis and body plans and blueprints – but with the intention of driving on the vast Bonneville Salt Flats. Conjured in A.J. Watson's Indiana shop in 2012, it features a chromoly tube frame with a 100-inch wheelbase and SCTA-certified funny car-style roll cage. External panels pay tribute to its Indy forebearers with full A.J. Watson body panels and a 1959 Watson shark-spec nose.
Power comes from a 270ci DOHC Offy that's one of 160 ever made and said to be the only one still in active race competition. Inhaling through Hilborn direct-port mechanical fuel injection, dyno tests have shown it makes 425 horsepower and 550 ft/lbs of torque. A Winters Phoenix transmission sends power to the Winters rear axle through an enclosed driveshaft. Braking is handled by Wilwood rear discs and a DJ parachute. Ready to race at Bonneville – or any suitable closed course – this modern record-setter pays tribute to the final days of the Indy roadster.
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John "Gunner" Gunnell has been writing about cars since '72. As a kid in Staten Island, N.Y., he played with a tin Marx "Service Garage" loaded with toy vehicles, his favorite being a Hubley hot rod. In 2010, he opened Gunner's Great Garage, in Manawa, Wis., a shop that helps enthusiasts restore cars. To no one's surprise, he decorated 3G's with tin gas stations and car toys. Gunner started writing for two car club magazines. In 1978, publisher Chet Krause hired him at Old Cars Weekly, where he worked from 1978-2008. Hot rodding legend LeRoi "Tex" Smith was his boss for a while. Gunner had no formal journalism training, but working at a weekly quickly taught him the trade. Over three decades, he's met famous collectors, penned thousands of articles and written over 85 books. He lives in Iola, Wis., with his nine old cars, three trucks and seven motorcycles.
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'57 A.J. Watson Indy Roadster Re-Creation on the Docket at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
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David Johnston is like many of us – he loves cars of every description. For Barrett-Jackson's 2019 Scottsdale Auction, he'll prove the point by consigning seven cars from very different parts of the car collecting world, all with No Reserve, so they'll be going home with the highest bidder. First up is a 1957 A.J. Watson Indy roadster re-creation that's been specially built for action at Bonneville Speed Week, where it claimed a world record of 181.47 mph in 2012.
Best of all, construction of this straight-line record-setter was done with help from A.J. Watson himself. Watson burst onto the Indy scene quite suddenly when his first car put Pat Flaherty in the winner's circle at the 1956 Indy 500. His recipe for Indy success evolved out of pioneering work done by Frank Kurtis during the immediate post-WWII era. While prewar Indy cars still mostly retained hefty ladder-frame construction, Kurtis embraced aircraft construction techniques by substituting lightweight tubular steel and monocoque construction. The Kurtis dynasty was formidable until Watson's mid-50s reinterpretation.
Watson's spin on the Kurtis recipe was to position the Offy engine bolt upright, rather than using Kurtis' 36-degree tilt to the right. Then he moved the entire engine, transmission, driveshaft and differential feed point 3 inches farther to the left of center (12 inches instead of Kurtis' 9 inches). Next, Watson reduced the track width 5 inches (the space between the tires, not the Brickyard's fabled surface), and finally he positioned the entire body – from the radiator opening to the bullet-shaped tail cone – 1.5 inches to the left of the centerline of the track width.
These changes had the effect of shifting a still greater percent of the car's static weight | 473 |
Vast, Intimate and Empty
Polly Apfelbaum is Waiting for the UFO's at the IKON
by Hamilton High,
first published: September, 2018
Polly's earlier floor-bound installations incorporated hundreds of pieces of velvet, hand-dyed in bold hues and often arranged in sprawling configurations that appeared to be organically inspired or like abstract paintings that melted off the wall...
Waiting for the UFO's (a space set between a landscape and a bunch of flowers)
IKON Gallery, Birmingham
19 September — 18 November 2018
Birmingham's IKON is a beautiful building to begin with, with exhibitions over several floors, I always like to pop over there when I am in the city. The IKON's shows are invariably excellently entertaining and Waiting For The UFO's, New York City's Polly Apfelbaum's collection of ceramics, textiles and drawings promises to be one of the great ones. There's certainly a lot of excitement around and about, about her<|fim_middle|> exhausting. That's another thing I like about IKON. Unharried. Unhurried. I'm so happy you're here.
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Polly's work draws on and gathers in the vast and empty spaces of United States of America and shoehorns that into the intimate environs of the IKON! Phew. Oh! Wow! It's a close encounter of the Polly Apelbaum kind. Ho-Ho-Ho. Like Santa would say, it's her gift to you.
The opening on September 19th, features a short musical set from acclaimed UK singer/songwriter, Graham Parker, from whose song Waiting From The UFO's, (from his superlative-ennervating late 70s album Squeezing Out Sparks), the show takes half of its name. The remainder comes from surrealist René Magritte's definition of a garden as "a space set between a landscape and a bunch of flowers". The idea of appropriation is explored through Apfelbaum's use of allusion and quotation, blurring the lines drawn between popular culture, or craft, and high art.
I remember the Magritte retrospective at LACMA. Good one, right? I got there so late on the final day they were literally pulling up the fluffy cloud carpet behind me and it was so massive, so | 246 |
The South Orange Master Plan is underway with the unveiling of a dedicated website meant to inform residents about the various elements of a plan, the leadership teams and volunteers who will be leading the charge, ways the community can participate through surveys and events, and the timeline to completion. The community is encouraged to visit<|fim_middle|> | the new website designed 4Elbows at SOMasterPlan.com, join the Facebook page at facebook.com/SOMasterPlan, and use the official Twitter hashtag #SOMasterPlan.
Although there have been periodic re-examinations and new elements introduced, a comprehensive Master Plan for South Orange has not been undertaken since the late 1970s. According to the website, this initiative serves as a broad level policy document that is the "blueprint that depicts current land uses and guides decisions for both growth and conservation." Its elements will focus on land use, civic life, community form and design, mobility, historic preservation, recreation and open space, along with health and sustainability.
According to the website, the Visioning Phase will last approximately 6 months which will be followed immediately by a Drafting Phase led by technical professionals with an expected completion and final adoption by the end of 2019. | 185 |
Q: ID of button changes, but document.ready function calls previous value's method I'm writing a simple single page application with Express.js. At<|fim_middle|> the action:
$('#mybutton').attr("data-action", "do_this");
| the bottom of the page is a form, and this form is used to add users to a table, or to update a specific user. The 'submit' button will have a different function depending on the ID of the button at the time it is pressed.
Inside my document.ready function, I have 2 lines of interest:
$('#btnAddUser').on('click', addUser);
$('#btnUpdateUser').on('click', updateUser);
I also have methods that change the value of this id from #btnAddUser to #btnUpdateUser, and vice versa. I can get the ID to change. The issue is that the document.ready function doesn't seem to consider these changes.
For instance, the app starts out with the id #btnAddUser. Then I change it to have the Id #updateUser, and I can see that this works. When I press the button, though, the addUser method fires instead of the updateUser method, and I'm not sure why.
A: Pointy's answer should work, but this is an X->Y problem. You shouldn't be trying to toggle functionality by changing an element's ID.
Instead, store a value somewhere that says what the button should do, and then use that. You could use a data-* attribute on the button if you want:
<!-- Dynamically change data-action and value as needed -->
<input id="btnUserAction" type="button" data-action="add" value="Add" />
$('#btnUserAction').on('click', function (e) {
var action = ($(this).data("action") === "add") ? addUser : updateUser;
action.call(this, e);
});
Alternatively, you could have two separate buttons and show/hide them. Either approach should work.
A: You can get the effect you want by using event delegation to set up the handlers:
$(document).on('click', '#btnAddUser', addUser);
$(document).on('click', '#btnUpdateUser', updateUser);
By doing it that way, you defer the inspection of the element until the time a "click" actually happens. With your code, the elements were located at the time the handlers were assigned. After that, it doesn't matter what the "id" value is because the handler is directly associated with the DOM node (via an internal map that jQuery maintains).
A: This won't work, because the click event is assigned one time when ready function executes. I think the better way is to have two buttons and show/hide them instead of changing the id.
Another way would be to store the action you want in an attribute:
$('#mybutton').click(function() {
var action = $(this).attr("data-action");
if(action == "do_this")
// ...
});
And for changing | 573 |
Punch-Card Love
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Christine Foster
In a world where Match.com, eHarmony and other online dating services are staples of single life, a handful of Stanford alums are pretty sure they did it first.
In 1959, Jim Harvey, '58, and Phil Fialer, '60, MS '64, enrolled in Math 139, Theory and Operation<|fim_middle|> the passing of years. Neither remembers where their first date occurred ("Was it was a French restaurant, do you remember, Gordon?" Marlyn asks. "I thought it was Italian," her husband answers) or whether the matchmaking was a sociology or psychology department project. "It's hard to remember the beginning," says Marlyn Keating, now director of fiscal services for a school district in Washington. "We've evolved and influenced each other and have developed a shared view of the world."
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Red All Over | of Computing Machines. The draw: getting to do a project using Stanford's IBM 650 mainframe computer. The pair chose to try their hand at matchmaking and put together questionnaires for the Happy Families Planning Service. The students were limited to five or 10 minutes on the mainframe, so they initially were able to run the punch cards for only 10 couples. But with the help of some lock-picking skills, Fialer and Harvey returned to the lab late one evening and ran the data for the rest of the questionnaires—a total of 49 couples.
The "dates" met up at a party hosted by Fialer and Harvey at their rented house on Los Trancos Woods Road in Portola Valley. A few of the pairings were unfelicitous: the computer matched a freshman from Wilbur with a divorcee with two children who lived in Los Trancos Woods. None resulted in a long-term match.
Commercializing the idea never occurred to them. "I wish I could have had the foresight," says Harvey, whose career was in aerospace engineering. "Maybe I would have been a Google or something."
A few years later, a similar experiment had a different outcome. Egged on by a friend, Marlyn Anderson, '65, responded to an ad in the Stanford Daily for another matchmaking experiment. One of her matches was Gordon Keating, MD '67, a shy, gentle psychiatrist-in-training. The couple married the summer after he finished medical school. They still have the printout that Gordon got from the experimenters.
The details of the match have grown foggy with | 335 |
Category: Nymphs
Halia, Halya, Hali'a
Halia is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, including a sea nymph who lived on the island of Rhodes (named after her daughter Rhodos by Poseidon). She also had six sons with him. When her sons refused to allow Aphrodite to land on the island, she drove them into a madness that caused them to rape their…
Nerina is an Italian female name, the feminine form of Nerio, itself a variant spelling of Nereo which is the Italian form of N<|fim_middle|> (also known as Nereid) meaning "nymphs, sea sprites", used to refer to the daughters of Nereus, the Greek god of the sea. Though the name seems to be derived from Greek neros meaning "water", it seems more likely that comes from a…
Karya is the name of a figure in Greek mythology, the name of one of the hamadryads (eight nymphs who presided over a particular tree). Karya is the nymph of the nut tree- the walnut, hazel, and sweet chestnut. There's also another myth in which Karya was a Lakonian maiden who was loved by the god… | ereus. In Greek mythology, Nereus is the name of the Greek god of the sea, the father of the Nereids, and was a shapeshifter who had the gift of prophecy. He was known as the Old Man…
Chione
Chione (pr. kee-oh-nee) is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, including a daughter of the Oceanid Callirrhoe, who was turned into a snow cloud by Hermes. Chione is also the name of an Aurae (wind nymph) who was the goddess of the snow and winter, and daughter of Boreas (god of the north wind, who also had a lover…
Naya is a very multicultural name with various meanings. The most common one I keep seeing is that it is a variant of Nia which could be from Swahili meaning "purpose", "will", or "resolve", though it may also be a Welsh form of Irish Niamh meaning "bright"; Naya is also an Arabic female name deriving from Persian nay/ney,…
Elektra is an Ancient Greek female name which comes from Ancient Greek elektron meaning "amber" which seems to be derived from an uncertain origin. I've also seen it listed as meaning "shining, bright" but I can't say how accurate that is. In Greek mythology, Elektra is the name of the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra who helped her brother Orestes avenge…
Anthy
Anthy is a variant spelling of Anthe, an Ancient Greek female name meaning "bloom, blossom" derived from Ancient Greek anthos (blossom). Anthe is the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the Alcyonides, the seven daughter of the giant Alcyoneus. When their father was killed by Hercules they threw themselves into the sea and were transformed into halcyons…
Melia is the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, the daughter of the god Oceanus, as well as the name of several figures in Greek mythology; the Meliae are a group of nymphs of the ash tree (also known as the Meliades). The name means "ash tree" from Ancient Greek, a derivative of meli (honey). Melia is also the name…
Missy is a female given name, originating as a diminutive of Melissa which comes from Ancient Greek meaning "bee" or "honeybee" from PIE *mélit (honey) and *leyǵʰ- (to lick). In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who took care of a young Zeus when he was hidden from his father Cronus (though there are various versions of the myth naming other nymphs who…
Nerissa
Nerissa was first used by William Shakespeare for his play The Merchant of Venice (1596), possibly based on Greek Nereis | 597 |
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Alonzo Mourning Retires
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Alonzo Mourning, one of the Heat's most celebrated franchise players, announced his retirement today, rather than attempt a comeback after a devastating leg injury in 2007.
"I truly feel it's best that I retire," Mourning said at a
news conference. "When you've got something you love and you're
passionate about, it's hard to let that go. But at 38 I feel I've
physically done all I can for this game. It has been an amazing ride."
Mourning had two stints with the heat. The first from 1995-2001, and the most recent from '05-'07. Despite frequently being sidelined for injury and illnesses, he was the team's all-time leader in points scored, was an NBA All-Star seven times, helped lead the team to a 2006 championship, and won gold at the 2000 Olympics.
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A Boston Cop on a Coffee Run Foiled a Robbery at Dunkin'<|fim_middle|>, the report says, the officer confronted him and made an arrest. He faces charges for unarmed robbery and threats to do bodily harm.
And as for the spilled beverages, the Dunkin' employees replaced them, free of charge.
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Looks like he picked the wrong Dunks.
By Spencer Buell· 6/8/2017, 10:08 a.m.
The officer spilled his coffee before making an arrest. Photo via BPD News
Looks like a would-be Dunkin' Donuts robber picked the wrong coffee shop.
An attempt to steal from an outpost of the coffee chain in Roxbury on Wednesday reportedly went south for 51-year-old Stephen M. White, of Boston, when he came face-to-face with a Boston cop there on a late-night coffee run.
According to BPD's official blog, an officer stopped by the Andrew Square Dunks at about 1:15 a.m. Wednesday to pick up a couple coffees and a bottle of orange juice. Before the officer left, he observed White walk in. Then, on the officer's way out of the coffee shop and back to his cruiser, the report says, a Dunkin' employee ran outside screaming "He's robbing us! He's robbing us!"
The police officer then intervened and got ready to greet the alleged robber on his way out—"so quickly and with such abandon," the report says, "that he dropped the coffee on the ground." When White emerged from the shop with a paper bag stuffed with several hundred dollars in cash | 273 |
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Nashville-native Instagram star @JordanaClaudia spent a foggy weekend staying with us and exploring Chicago. See her tips on making the most of being rained in – trust us, Shake Shack room service makes everything better.
Checking in to my stay at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel after our roadtrip up to Chicago. This boutique hotel opened in a restored Venetian Gothic building on Michigan Avenue – built in 1893, it was previously an exclusive men's club!
To Cindy's Rooftop we go – sippin' a cocktail that tastes like a spring garden and enjoying this beautiful and chilly view of Millennium Park.
I'm on a mission to squeeze as much eating and exploring into my visit as possible, although there's not much reason to leave the hotel! Feeling so rested and ready to take on the day after a good nights sleep in this glorious room.
Adventure shoes on and ready to go – but really distracted by the lobby floors! Just look at that original mosaic tile. A ton of the Loop's major attractions,<|fim_middle|> we're about to make our way down to The Drawing Room to sit in front of the fire and sip some hot tea… Do I have to check out?
Loving the intricacies of the hotel's main entrance.
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Comments and contributions on discussion of National NGO Movement
Thursday, 22 March, 2018 - 09:15
Tshepo Legodi an NGO Development Activist comments on the National NGO Movement
Thursday 22 March, 2018 - 9:15
We first need to acknowledge that the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) sector is key component of the societal development. The sector is boasting approximately about 100 000 registered NGOs and about 50 000 non-registered. It's a sector that cannot be pushed to the periphery of the developmental trajectory. The NGOs and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), from their respective sector of operations, have the roles and responsibilities to discharge especially where the government is struggling to discharge constitutional mandate. The civil society sector must indeed take a leading role in serving the interests and needs of its constituency, especially where the government is withdrawing its social support. This is found in countries where the state is pursuing the neo-liberal policies. And South Africa, with the adoption of the Growth Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) shortly after the advent of democratic dispensation, assumed that tag.
This sector is characterised by two diverse organisations, the first organisation is service oriented while the other one is focused on Human Rights, Lobby and Advocacy and Monitoring. The former organisation is primarily providing social services to the underserviced and marginalised communities and while the latter play more of a watch dog role. It is further broadly and acceptably believed that stable and vibrant NGO sector assist in easing the impact of poverty in many communities, capacity building, enhancing public debate and participation and promotion of the democracy. Consequently, the existence of the healthy and vibrant NGO sector is imperative to efficiently discharge these roles.
For this sector to make an<|fim_middle|> one of the precipitating factors towards the ineffectiveness and ultimate collapse of the sector. The professionalization of NGO movement structures at all levels of operation it becomes key element that will position it at the apex of the NGOs sector in the country and beyond. It must uncompromisingly dispose itself of unscrupulous role players and civil society activists. The issues of accountability, transparency and compliance must be encouraged at all times. Dealing successfully with these key fundamentals of governance, NGO movement will definitely earn necessary mileage to compete with already well-established NGOs like SaveSA. However being complaint to these requirements and subsequently attracting much needed financial resources and recognition NGO movement must not lax its guards against any possible capture and in the process losing its original mandate. The individual affiliates at all material times must equally be vigilant against wedge drivers who might tenaciously endeavour to factionalise them and paralyse the entire NGO movement structure.
Despite highlighted challenges, there are existing opportunities that could be exploited to keep the NGO and CSO sector vibrant. NGO movement must be able to establish and maintain a reasonable proximity to the state and forge a working partnership thereof.
This article was written by Tshepo Legodi, NGO Development Activist.
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Apart from the above-shared fundamentals, the sector still finds itself confronted by other scores of challenges. The sustainability of the sector is also threatened by corruption, lack of transparency and accountability, presence and visibility. The South African context also demonstrates that well-managed NGOs are the ones that are likely to receive funding from donor community. They are however unfortunately find themselves playing a proxy role, implementing mandate of their donors as opposed to serving the interests of the poor and marginalised communities that they are expected to serve.
It is critical that the NGO movement in discussion, its representation is cascaded down through all layers of governments with strong affiliates and well outlined thematic programmes. The programmes that respond positively to the needs and aspirations of the constituencies and general members of the society. For a strong NGO movement to exist, there must be provincial and districts offices. And its operational scope and presence should be aligned with the structural design of our government. It must at all time take into account that the local government is a coal face of service delivery which makes presence and visibility in this sphere of government imperative. This will help the NGO movement local structures/affiliates to constantly stay in contact and interaction with their constituency. Lack of presence and service to the membership at local level is one of the critical elements that weaken the provincial and national structure/office. The NGO movement local structures must set up constituency offices within all local and district municipalities such that they can easily engage with these layers of government, local business and potential funders on their societal developmental programmes.
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Five takeaways from the USMNT October roster: Weah's chance to shine, new blood in midfield and more
September 30, 2021 by Ives Galarcep
The absences of Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna from the U.S. men's national team's October roster was enough to leave USMNT fans understandably concerned, but the voids left by the two best attacking threats in the U.S. player pool will present some prime opportunities for different players to step into the spotlight.
The trio of Tim Weah, Gyasi Zardes and Paul Arriola are back from injuries that kept them out of the September qualifiers, and Berhalter will be hoping their speed and experience will help pick up some of the slack in the absence of Pulisic and Reyna.
The October roster wasn't without its surprises, and question marks, but it would be an exaggerating to portray the overall roster as all that surprising. There are clearly some players missing who could have very easily been included, but part of that is down to the improved depth in the talent pool, particularly at the centerback and striker positions.
Consider that Josh Sargent, Jordan Pefok and Daryl Dike were left out of the striker spots, while Matt Miazga is earning La Liga starts and still didn't make the cut.
Some of the leading storylines coming out of the roster announcement were covered on SBI on Wednesday, including Weston McKennie's return, and the shakeup at striker, but there are plenty of other storylines to touch on.
Here is a closer look at some of the key takeaways from the USMNT roster for October's qualifiers:
Weah leads the wing options
No Pulisic and no Reyna means Berhalter will need some new faces to help on the wings, and Tim Weah should be front and center among the options to step in.
The Lille speedster has been in excellent form, and only an injury in late August kept Weah from taking part in the September qualifiers<|fim_middle|> Costa Rica or U.S. have not beaten Panama in qualifiers at their home stadium. Saludos
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We beat them at home 3-2 before the 2014 World Cup and kept them out of the WC. Aron Johansson scored the winning goal in stoppage time. I don't know if it was the same stadium, but it was in Panama.
US won there in 2005 and 2013, Mexico has drawn the last four but won in 2000. Costa Rica won there in 2015 and 1988. Panama draws the Big 3 in Panama a lot but they almost never win at home either. US can't overlook them, but they've also never lost in Panama.
The USMNT has historically had Panama's number.
But this is 2021.
This team,such as it is, is more chaotic and disorganized than those earlier USMNT versions you referenced. And this team is managed by someone who, at this very late stage, has admitted to being in a learning on the job mode.
Is no one concerned that it took him this long to figure out that substitions can really make a big difference? Are you kidding me?
I guess he sees making a substitution as admitting he made a mistake in naming his starting 11. And this guy does not make mistakes.
And that is how,ladies and gentlemen,the USSF plans on getting this program back on top. With a guy who is making it up as he goes along.
Based on our talent and history Panama will be disposed of.
But based on the manager that's going to much more adventurous than it needs to be
Vacqui–there is another consideration. I don't think Panama is as good as before. A number of their stalwarts have gotten old and I don't think they have been replaced with equal quality. Not to say it will be easy, but it is a winnable game and if we don't get at least a draw, then there is something wrong with the team or coach.
I'm more interested in 2021.
It doesn't matter if Panama aren't what they were. Just based on talent, the USMNT should beat them home and away.
But the USMNT manager is the X factor.
All WC qualifying games home or away, have been and are presently tough to win. That's never been in question. But the US has, always has had and probably always will have, better players and more of them.
The question is how hard is this manager going to make it? Is he going to pull another of his tactical innovations and make life rough on his players?
Or is he finally going to just let them play and win the damn thing?
the snub list reads like did he watch the games. i get zimmermann. but arriola? konrad? miazga? sands? sands looked awful. he may have a future but not yet a present. and some of his reasoning reads like he overrates the importance of club ball, or attributes club success to players. miazga had a modest amount to do with alaves beating atletico madrid, who hustled like usual but seemed lost for ideas other than whacking in a cross. i say this, but he left them off. i guess my thing is most people on this list, based on NT play, wouldn't even register, and i'd be moved on to, say, scouting CCV, EPB, some wing players.
From a fans perspective, we would want extra players in case of injuries, but that is probably not really a great deal for the players. Coming in is disruptive to their paying job with their club teams. MLS doesn't even honor the FIFA windows so they miss games and the players who come over from Europe miss time with their teams and they don't get paid unless they play. Konrad missed time with his team last window and I don't think he has been able to get back on the field since whereas he was starting all games before last window. I think it is probably a pretty hard sell to get players to want to come in if their only chance to play is due to injury. Pefok, for example is probably 4th on depth chart behind Pepi, Zardes, and Hoppe right now. Hopefully, there are MLS players that he has at least contacted to let him know he has them in mind in the event of injuries but who knows. They got their 5 points last window but they got it the hard way … They need 7 points this window. I hooe to not have to suffer through another 45 minutes like the first half of the Hondorus game again. I think it took years off my life.
re konrad, i got into this before last window. you had folks selling he was the "form" choice. they were omitting OM like many clubs was in a sort of post-euros early-season transition period. often the people starting in august aren't the lineup after summer's over. to me he's kind of eased back into reality, which is "platoon" guy. one week start, one week sit. it's not a bad gig at OM but based on the quali games he has some work to do.
Anyone see Konrad today vs. Yedlin? I thought Konrad looked pretty good in the limited time I saw him. I would certainly pick him over Arriola who doesn't have as much skill, IMO. As for Berhalter having learned from coaching on the road in CONCACAF for the first time, he played a lot in CONCACAF road games when he was on the USMNT. He should have already known from that experience. What is new is the 3 games in one window but it shouldn't take a soccer genius to realize that more rotation is needed. Because of our depth, this type of schedule should actually benefit us as we wear down teams, especially in the third games. Finally, choosing Shaq Moore who hasn't been playing makes no sense despite the fact that he has more experience with the national team. If Moore was a sub for Bayern, well maybe. But a sub on a 2nd division team? Makes no sense to me. I'm not a Cannon fan, but I'd pick him over Moore under these circumstances.
Cannon is listed as being injured by transfermkt but might just be Boavista's way of keeping him healthy for his January transfer.
shaq moore has played more than 100 games as a pro…
I know, but hardly any so far this season and the usual mantra with US coaches is that they want to take players who are playing for their club teams. So, Moore shouldn't be called in or Berhalter should be called out for hypocrisy.
Arriola was brought in after 1 match. The last match of the season with DC United coming off of ACL injury. GB contradicted his club form mantra with that move last year. The same as you're contradicting yourself, now! Mr. "I'm glad y'all aren't the manager!" in defense of Zardes. Shaq Moore name is on the roster. "He doesn't belong, …shouldn't be called in!, GB's a hypocrite!" USA players have a history of not being played when they go to Europe. Coaches, who believe in these players have always called US players in, despite what's going on with club. USA camps have always been a safe haven for players playing overseas. This shouldn't change. See Kellyn Acosta.
i don't get 27 if 3 have the red list problem and 1 just missed a game injured. panama is not the first game and last window suggested expect game by game attrition. so a coach planning ahead would leave himself a cushion so he can actually dress 23 in panama…..we came close last time to basically dressing everyone we had left. which is not how an extended quali roster is really supposed to work. the real idea in calling more than you need is have some choice and competition on game day……we have historically called like 25-26 for a normal 2 game window and then somebody is in street clothes…..and you'd think mister analytics would notice i started 21 people and i burned through almost everyone. his math is off…..
i think the conventional framing on scally misses it a little. by that i mean him vs moore. to me moore should be on the team easy and the competition should be with dest or yedlin who are poorer defenders. i instead think he had dest and yedlin in pen and then took moore over scally on experience since the first two scare him to death. what normal people do then is drop a scary player for the exciting kid, who is ticketed for garbage time usage. say, yedlin, whose continued presence is inexplicable. and he could always turn dest into a wing if he needs him around. he can get down the chalk well and creates some danger…
i think we're conflating two distinct sets of things in the mid discussion. "creativity" vs "two way." i think with some attackers out we could use some true creativity. DLT doesn't have a goal or assist in eredivisie this season. busio has a single assist in serie a. if i need a goal or assist, where's it coming from? there's a reason i am pro green. i think we need more than mckennie rostered who if we needed a goal could be subbed in to help accomplish that. most of these guys are just a little too nagbe for me. 25 caps, 1 goal. everyone can't be the type that runs hard and just kind of keeps the ball moving. personally i find the whole two-way thing overrated. you need truly creative or destructive players, not muddled with a little of both. really one guy on a roster like that to sit on a lead is enough.
weah, hmmm. his stats do suggest he could play striker, but U20 worlds when they tried it, not so hot. he had him a few caps and hasn't experimented with it in a friendly or summer tourney. perhaps test this some other time than a qualifier?
this also wanders into my double accounting discussion. i know GB loves slashes. some of them are better at slashing than others, in reality. pulisic vs roldan. but that aside, you can't book them both places. if reyna is out and you need a RF, you can't also be a giddy schoolboy planning on him as your 9 also. if to play weah middle you decide to play roldan wide to me you have muddled at least one spot.
along those lines, this is quali and if we're gonna have people out already, maybe have some reliable producers in some spots before you go dr. frankenstein.
It is refreshing to see the explanations for the roster selections, and how they fit into a strategy for the October window. The positive is that unlike past cycles, the pool of players is much wider and deeper, so players can be selected based on a specific role and set of expectations. Given the breadth and depth of the pool, we may see players in this October squad who play well get bumped in November, especially if Pulisic and Reyna are fit.
The Panama game becomes more complicated, as both Ream and A Robinson cannot travel due to UK restrictions. I had Ream penciled in for Panama, an away game where he fits in well at defense. A Robinson can and should start against Jamaica, but Ream's pace is not a good fit for Jamaica. Not certain how this shakes out.
It does feel like Busio, Musah and LDLT, with similar strengths and skill sets, are in a battle for exposure and future call-ups. If Reyna and Aaronson can slot in at MF, there are not enough slots on the roster…and that is a good problem to have.
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My only gripes about this roster is Moore over Scally. I know he is untested in CONCACAF but with two games at home it would have been a great time to integrate him. He was a freaking stud against Bayern Munich a couple of weeks ago! And I still would have brought De la Fuente over Ariola. Look that guys puts in a lot of work but, there is never a payoff with him. He puts in all this work, gets himself in great positions only to miss an open goal wide or over the top. Beats guys to the line only to cross the ball out of bounds. He looks great until it's time to make the play then he wilts….
Yup. I would have liked at least one big body up front…Dike or Pefok as an option.
Still…Arranson, Weah, Pepi, Arriola and Hoppe will bring a ton of energy and press way more effectively then in Sept.
Reyna under them passing into lanes as these guys create space/turnovers could have been deadly.
The reality is that while I have been a big Sarge booster since the U17's, and Pefok has his uses, they just don't do enough. While I know someone will comment on Pefoks scoring, predictable, I have watched enough of him to understand why Young Boys is his ceiling. Hold up, pressing, movement, combo play are not there. He leaves big holes up front and if u r going to have a luxury player forward they better be lethal. He is more of an opportunist, but as a late game sub when we are pressing his aerial prowess could be used.
Rather than lament about the number of guys called in, who's here or not here, this looks like an opportunity to allow others to shine. Who will step up and take advantage of the opportunity as we move forward to 2022? Let's go! | . Weah has had bad luck with injuries coming on multiple occasions when he was ready to step in and potentially take on a more prominent role with Berhalter's side, but if he can stay healthy for the October qualifiers, Weah could be one of the most important pieces to the USMNT's attacking puzzle.
"For Timmy, I like his versatility," Berhalter said of Weah. "He's another one that plays up front sometimes for his club, plays wide sometimes for his club. He's a threat vertically, he's a threat in transition and he's in a good run of form right now. He got fouled for a penalty the other day, he had an assist the other day in his game and he's doing a good job. I really like how he's been playing and we think he's going to help us.
"When I'm talking about rotation talking about depth talking about the ability for substitutes or solutions to impact the game you know he's certainly one that can do it in a couple ways right either from the start or coming off the bench."
Busio, Musah and De La Torre add creativity to midfield
Along with leaving the USMNT light on quick attacking threats, Pulisic and Reyna being absent also cuts into the team's creativity, which is something Berhalter will be hoping he can offset with some of his central midfield callups.
Gianluca Busio is on an excellent run of form for Serie A side Venezia, Yunus Musah brings some quality on the ball and the ability to keep possession, and Luca De La Torre comes in on good form as well with Dutch side Heracles, with his improving two-way ability making him a good fit for one of the box-to-box midfield roles in the USMNT midfield.
"With Luca, we really like how he's performing with his team," Berhalter said of De La Torre. "We liked what he gave us when we saw him in camp for the friendlies and we think he gives us, I think this directness is a midfielder, a midfielder that can break lines dribbling, is good in combination play, and again, we think he's in good form."
How Busio, Musah and De La Torre do in camp will determine whether Berhalter will have the luxury of deploying Brenden Aaronson in a wide role. Aaronson plays in a central role for Red Bull Salzburg, and has played centrally for much of his club career, but he has seen more time on the wing for the USMNT, and the absences of Pulisic and Reyna make it more likely Aaronson stays wide for the October qualifiers.
Moore over Scally a surprise at right back
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A choice between a fullback starting regularly in the German Bundesliga over a fullback stuck on the bench in the Spanish second division might seem like a fairly easy decision to make, but Berhalter's call to bring in Shaq Moore over Joe Scally showed that it wasn't quite that simple.
Scally, who has started seven consecutive matches in all competitions for Borussia Moenchengladbach, has been one of the breakout stories of the season among Americans in Europe, with the 18-year-old taking full advantage of his opportunity to break into the Bundesliga side.
Scally's early-season success hasn't gone unnoticed by Berhalter, who admitted to coming very close to calling up the teenager.
"I had a conversation with Joe probably 15 minutes before this call, explaining to him that the reasoning but also letting them know that he was really close," Berhalter said. "He's a guy that we're excited about, has been playing in the Bundesliga as a wingback, sometimes a fullback, and doing a decent job. But most impressive is his age and that he's able to compete at that level. So I think he's going to be a key contributor to what we do in the future."
Moore's inclusion was a bit surprising because of his lack of minutes for Tenerife since returning from an impressive run with the USMNT at the Gold Cup in July. Moore has not started a match since returning to Tenerife, but that didn't stop Berhalter from giving him the call-up alongside Sergiño Dest and DeAndre Yedlin due to his recent experience against opponents in the region.
"What we're talking about now is is somewhat guys that have been through it before," Berhalter said. "If you look at our fullbacks on the roster, these are the guys that all know what Concacaf is about and we thought that was important for this window."
Berhalter's September lessons should mean more rotation
Something that was largely overlooked in the wake of September's World Cup qualifiers was the fact that those matches served as Berhalter's first experience coaching a team in qualifying, and the trio of matches provided him just as much of an education as it provided his players.
"From a coaching standpoint, I think we learned about rotations and the importance of the impact of substitutes," Berhalter said. "I think the impact of getting fresh bodies on, how we can physically wear down opponents, what these what these games end up looking like as the window goes on. We played 21 different starters in this last window and that's a lot. To be juggling that in seven days, use 21 different starters, is a really interesting task for the coaches. So I think in general that's what we're taking away, is how we need to use the entire squad to be successful."
Berhalter will need to spread out minutes even more for a variety of reasons, including the team's plan to leave it's UK-based players in the United States when the team travels to Panama for the October 10 qualifier in Panama City. Panama's status as a red-list country means UK-based players face a daunting challenge to return to their teams if they play in Panama, and Berhalter went on record on Wednesday saying he would let those players travel directly to Columbus, Ohio ahead of the October 13 qualifier against Costa Rica.
That means Antonee Robinson, Zack Steffen and Tim Ream won't travel to Panama, with Robinson's absence being the most consequential, because it will mean either starting Sergiño Dest at left back against Panama, or going with youngster George Bello, who struggled mightily as a starter in the road qualifier against Honduras.
There will also be the concern over avoiding the burning out of players. Miles Robinson and Tyler Adams were the only field players to play all 270 minutes in the September qualifiers, and it is a safe bet Berhalter will try to avoid having any of his field players log every minute, especially with Tyler Adams having just recovered from a minor injury, and given the number of centerback options he has brought into camp.
Konrad and the other snubs
Konrad De La Fuente's omission was a surprise given the team's need for wingers, and the absence of Pulisic and Reyna, but the reality is he failed to make a major impact in his start against El Salvador, and has started just one of his six matches since returning to Marseille, which made it easier for Berhalter to bring back the veteran Paul Arriola instead.
"Konrad came back from the (September) camp and took some time to get back into his role in Marseille, but is still contributing there at a decent level," Berhalter said. "He was another difficult decision."
"You have Matt Miazga, who's playing for Alaves, they just beat Atletico Madrid. James Sands, who's done a good job with us in the past, (you have) Walker Zimmerman," Berhalter said. "These are the really difficult decisions and you know, we tried to put a roster together balanced roster that we feel can compete through all three games."
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Ream has pulled out for "family reasons" and has already been replaced by Zimmerman. At least we've learned that part of the lesson. Crossing fingers everyone makes it through the weekend.
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"Julian hasn't had the opportunity to perform with us yet, it's just one of those circumstances," Berhalter said. "He's playing in the Bundesliga, doing a decent job with his team, so it's just a timing issue of when to get him in." suggests green is being left off at this point….because he hasn't been called. fun with circularity. GB does realize there were games before he came around eg Belgium, France?
That is the comment I was referring to earlier. It's clear GB is never gonna call in Green, and it's such B.S. I think it's a Germerican grudge..
– Sarachan really liked Green, said something to the effect of "he's the one guy who is not afraid to try and score goals" ( paraphrasing)
– Green isn't the speedy winger we thought he was supposed to be, and he's reinvented himself as an attacking midfielder.
– He's 26 with a lot of experience and has played a lot of soccer the last few years.
– In case GB hasn't noticed, he's yet to find a #10 in his 433..
– Also in case he hasn't noticed with the exception of Adams performance (and Acosta when playing the #6) our midfield has sucked.
– I like Llegett and think he's a better version of utility Bedoya in the 2014 cycle, which we need, but I don't see him as an answer at attacking mid.. Busio isn't an attacking mid. Musah may be a future star but he hasn't done anything yet. Acosta is a #6.. At best a backup to Mckennie but as good as he was as the 6 in the gold cup, he's equally absent at other spots. Aaronson looked lost at that spot & shined on the wing.
– Unless he plans to play Reyna at mid I don't see how anyone can say there's one bit of consensus on our 3rd midfielder.
I'm not going to sit here and say I think Green is the answer to start at that spot because we haven't seen him play there since Sarachan… But to not even get a call up and then hear that weak excuse from GB is such B.S… Especially since he's not limited on numbers…. WEAK Greg..
Gregg's not using any 10s anymore in his set up. It's gone kind of under the radar but we went from having 2 #10s in his original 4-3-3 with the hybrid RB to two 8s. We've switched from Pep ball to Klopp. It was kind of missed after ES when Gregg said he played BA as the MF instead of Reyna because he wanted Reyna closer to goal. They've chosen the 4-1-2-3 version over the 4-2-1-3 because it fits their counter pressing system because Gregg wants 5 players forward to counter press. Playing Reyna or Green as a 10 makes sense but it would mean scrapping the defensive system we've been working on since Jan. 2019. So minus a complete disaster this window (less than 5 pts) I don't think we'll switch back to using an AM until after we qualify if at all.
@Johnnyrazor Understood, and I get it, but in this case I could have just replaced #10 with "3rd midfielder" and the rest of the statement stands
JR: many nights GB's offense looks like it could use a 10. i think the whole affection for 8s is faddish. get me creators or destroyers. GB lands in between and the team plays like it.
Bac- I do think 3rd midfielder changes it a lot. It's not what Julian does. He's not going to press or be a box to box guy, it's not what he does. I haven't seen much of him this season, they are so bad but I think he's mostly a wing for them. I understand why people like him but I don't think he's a big change if he's in the lineup over someone there. Green is in the Bundesliga because he grew up with his mom instead of his Dad. If he grows up in the US and develops the exact same skills he's playing MLS like Roldan, Arriola, and Lleget. People rate him high because he scored a bunch of goals against U23s for Hayden II. That league is regional so each season there's only a couple Reserve teams and a bunch of local teams you've never heard of the talent gap his team has was huge, like Alabama sending their freshman to play NAIA teams.
-As for your Germerican bias Gregg spent half his career in Germany and alongside several dual nationals for the NT. It's not some grand conspiracy he just wants a different skill set. Is a college football coach dumb for passing on an option style quarterback if they want to throw the football 40 times a game?
-Should we be playing this current style I'm not sure, it's created quick transition opportunities against Canada, Mexico, Switzerland and against Honduras last month but it's also left openings that led to goals or good chances in those games and created few chances when teams bunker.
IV: I agree with you somewhat in that, but I also think people overvalued the creative abilities of our creators and the destroying power of our destroyers.For a variety of reasons we've created a lot of midfielders that aren't great tackles but also aren't real technical to break down a low block so they end up running around a lot.I think he's tried to find a system that fits CP, Reyna, Adams, Wes and Dest but at the expense of it doesn't necessarily fit with the other guys he selects.
JR, I know GBs history, and I also know how many in federation circles didn't like Green because they thought he took Donovans spot in 2014 & how JK brought him in etc..
I have seen some of his games last year (and in a few games under sarachan he's the only one that looked good in that advanced mid role) & like I mentioned earlier player by player unless he plays Reyna as a mid I'm underwhelmed by the choices available (except I like Musahs potential- but he hasn't done anything yet)
If teams do bunker even more reason for someone who can play in those spaces..
When teams haven't bunkered it hasn't made any difference. With the exception of the gold cup final I have yet to see a complete game from our midfield as a unit because there's been no creative player & no linkage between the lines..
Frankly I think our midfield has sucked as a unit, & like I said I'm not gonna sit here & say he's a starter but I can't think of any reason he shouldn't be in camp. I think it's a stupid mistake by GB to not even give him a look
At least u r honest and admit to not seeing much of Geen this season. I have watched every minute and it is just like his loan to B1 from Bayern to Stuttgart several years ago. He is to slow of pace, to slow of thought and not able to compete physically. He is a solid mid table B2 player. That's it. Not a game changer, not an upside…just eh. People complaining about Green r the ones who are going to complain no matter what, over whatever player wasn't called in. Doesn't matter who….just that they were not called in. Boring, tedious and predictable. Green is in B1 right now, but he ain't no B1 plsyer, and he ain't even a top B2 player. GF and Green waaaayyy overperfromed last year. That's his zenith and good for him. He isn't a player to waste time on, or worry about.
Bac- I don't disagree with your assessment or your idea that Green should be invited. What I'm telling you is that Gregg has a soccer related reason. He looks at the lack of creativity in the MF and has said fine we'll just press the snot out of people because we have a lot of players that can run around and cause havoc. I'm a Crew fan I think he'd be a lot better off going back to the 4-2-3-1 he used with Crew with a mid block. Maybe he's decided he can't use the complex patterns of play in short windows and that's his reason for switching to pressing over possession.
I've also wondered what we would look like with Adams and Weston as the 2 in a 4231.
lemme put it this way, at some point in your 8 vs 10 analysis — which assumes a static tactical choice as opposed to some bench variety — maybe consider that when i need a goal i might want for my 23rd option to be someone who finished on belgium and france. i also find it giggle inducing that he gets treated like some wet behind the ears rube because his caps pre-date berhalter. but then some players on this roster are living off reputations they haven't lived up to since klinsmann.
read something that makes the interesting point that for depth purposes you can't have a UK player to supplement a UK player because they'd both get wiped for Panama. one could say that suggest doing more like 30. but it explains, say, why not both steffen and horvath. except call 5 keepers and do both? but there is a logic. that and GB says horvath is off form.
European clubs don't like when you fly a guy across the pond to be the third keeper. Especially during a global pandemic. You also have the other aspect which is Horvath is fighting Samba for the #1 spot at NFor. He's probably not super keen on leaving that competition for 3rd keeper reps in practice. If he's a field player 3rd in line it's completely different.
our games until like summer 2022 are mandatory release qualifiers. rules say we ask they release. lost why we are kissing up when there is little room in the schedule for any discretion to say no.
fwiw last window we had 3 euro keepers so someone was called to carry the very last choice clipboard you suggest cannot be given to a european.
IV: That's why I said Euro teams don't like when… It might even have been Ethan himself who said can I just stay if I'm not going to play. There's no reason to anger a Club over your third keeper and have a manager say if he leaves for 10 days every month I'll just give the starting job to Samba he's always here.
no, the coach was quoted as saying (a) "form" — when steffen has played once against a lower division team in a cup game and (b) the "red list" issue — which we both know resolved itself the day after the roster issued. we have already added one player since then. i also find laughable your suggestion that a keeper who revived his fortunes off the bench vs mexico seriously told the coach i don't want to be bench for this window. recent history suggests he'd take his chances. you're still making that silly summer argument you made where players stay with their clubs to be BDSM'd by the very coach who already has them benched. i'm sure he's instead like "get me out of here a couple weeks…..and when i get back i will fire my agent…."
Berhalter's not going to go in front of the press and say "Ethan didn't want to come because when he had a chance to start a league game he made a terrible turnover and got punished with a goal so he's still fighting for his spot." He's going to say "club form" because it's vague and doesn't throw Ethan under the bus because it just states that he's not playing. Coaches just can't be completely honest with the press it just doesn't work that way.
worth noting zardes was hurt at the last window. many of us probably thought that was a performance choice but this may in fact have been a selection where the coach was prevented from doing something we would have viewed as screwy by the timing of an injury, and thus we get the screwball the next window when his favorite is available.
also the coach when interviewed seemed to say he was double-booking hoppe as part of his "2.5" strikers, as opposed to weah.
Lille uses two strikers when Weah plays striker for them his task is to run in behind and draw the CB(s) out so David can be isolated. That's the same role he wants Weah to do as a WF in our 3 man front. I'm sure he does it some for Lille but he doesn't do a lot of the come back and combine that the #9 does for Berhalter. Hoppe, Zardes, and Pepi do that in their roles for club. Considering we've lost wings to injury in our last two competitive windows in the first game though, yes why "double book" Hoppe.
Not sure why everyone is calling for scally…because he had 6 good games….his first 6 games as a first team player..he played 5 games at nycfc…he spent last season with the B team and played 15 games…not saying he doesn't belong but not sure why there is so much outrage…shaq moore is a seasoned professional…he has played 66 total games for tenerife since 2019…that doesn't even include the 60-80 games he's played for his other teams in spain…just don't get it…
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I'm with you 100%! Every Utube soccer channel I'm subscribed to has lost their $%#+. I'm not in the twitter verse, but is that world heartbroken over Scally also? I'm gonna keep it 100, SD. This is absolutely hilarious!! So many grown adults upset about a teenager, has truly got me in my bag of giggles!
the highlights suggest he might be a wingback who could get forward "ok" but also play actual defense, which to me would push him past several players. but quali is a tough time to take risks and i would rather see moore and cannon for now. as i pointed out below, i think one reason he got left off is the coach already doesn't trust dest and yedlin so he wants something reliable around. but as i suggested that would justify having moore but dropping someone else if you are scally-obsessed.
Mostly because he isn't limited on how many guys he can call in
there is that, too. nothing stops you calling 30 and having some be really there to trial in practice and only play in garbage time if we're up 3-0. i do think we have to be more cautious calling backs for quali than a 9 but you can limit your result risk by calling other experienced players and using the rookies in any blowouts. or at least have him in to practice and get a sense how he compares and fits.
fwiw i don't think that clubs have an issue with their players sitting, clubs usually get cranky when they come back dented.
Again I feel like GGG is getting too cute. He can bring 30 players why only 27? He brought in too few the last time and with injuries was forced to play too many players in the wrong place.
I would have added Zimmerman because McKenzie, Ream, Richards are not aerial threats if we need to score on a set piece.
I would have brought Scally because he can PLAY BOTH SIDES! Give him a chance to learn the system so when you badly need him there is less learning curve.
I would add Green or Konrad because they are different players and if you are losing and need to change things up all the wing/AM players are pretty much the same. Green has a good shot from distance, and Konrad is more of a dribbler than Roldan/Lletget et al..
I just hope there's a plan this time, I get last time guys were having to stay in Europe to complete transfers but if we'd replaced Weah to begin with and brought one more attacker when CP had Covid we would have been better off.
it wasn't just transfers, it was people left off to bed in at a new club, which is different. also, as i refuted on this last time, technically each game is a fresh release opportunity and nothing was stopping us from letting players transfer but then calling them as soon as their deals were signed and the medical done, for games 2 or 3, as injury replacements as the roster eroded.
IV: I think it was more saying if guys couldn't be there for game 1 leave them because with travel, Covid protocols, limited training time it wasn't worth it. I think it would be very difficult to get someone in from Europe in the middle of a window. Maybe the options domestically aren't exciting but there guys around with camp experience that could have played.
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Haven't watched Scally. Is he fast? Would he have matched up well?
I voiced my opinion on the roster release. Having read Gregg's explanations above for the decisions he made provide further proof to me that Gregg is over his head.
Passing over a player who's started the last 6 (7) games in the Bundesliga and is capable of playing both RB & LB….for a player who had an Up & Down Gold Cup and has been riding the pine for his 2nd division club all season makes NO Since.
An MLS player who's been inconsistent for one of the leagues worst clubs this season selected ahead of a Ligue 1 player who may not have shined in his one start last window….but has been contributing to his club side (although he's cooled off a little), again doesn't make much since.
Lastly the fact that Gregg continues to limit himself & the team by calling up so few players proves to me that he's learned nothing from the mistakes of the previous window.
I assume you're talking about Arriola who plays for DCU, 3rd place in the East and 7th out of 27th overall. Arriola's "inconsistency" is related to his injuries (which should be a concern) but he scores or assists on average 1 every 2 games, that's pretty good. Roldan is 3rd leading scorer in 2nd best team in the league, Lletget's 1g 4a aren't great but you aren't going to get big numbers from a #8 who's missed quite a few matches with the NT in June, July, and September. Acosta has the worst numbers but he's a deep 8 on 4th place team in league. The only MLS guy on a bad team is Pepi but he's got 13g tied for 4th in the league.
I think Konrad has a much higher upside but I also think Arriola is more consistent. I think we have similar players in Hoppe and Weah who can dribble at people and run in behind like Konrad does, I don't think we have European options that can pressure and force turnovers like Arriola. Last Konrad has never played a full pro season he's already played a ton of preseason minutes, and early season minutes, perhaps the staff noted he was showing the effects in September and want to give him some rest?
Vacqui
Since August 9, DC United have played 10 league games.
Paul missed 2 with a "muscle injury".
In 8 games:
He had 1 goal vs. The Revs back in August
2 goals vs. Cincinnati on September 26.
He had an assist vs. Nashville on August 16th.
3 goals, 1 assist in 8 games
In roughly the same time frame, since August 9th KDLF has played 8 league games with Marseille.
The last one was on Sept 26.
He has 1 assist vs. Montpelier on August 8
He has 1 assist vs St. Etienne on August 28th.
2 assists in 8 games
What does that say about them?
Not much. Both of them are, on current form, average to mediocre. Paul could play on punt coverage for the Washington Football Team but he's no winger for the USMNT.
The manager is passing gas if he's saying either one gives you "verticality". I define verticality as what a guy like Rashford does or CD9 used to do, stretching the defense with your speed and aggression towards goal.
Paul tries but is let down by his incompetence. He's 26 . His soccer identity is probably already set.
KDLF seems uninterested in going at goal. He's 20. There's still time to form his soccer identity.
If the manager really wants his "verticality", another of his soccer buzzwords, better to set up Dest and Antonee as wing backs and let them have at it. Let Hoppe do what he does best, clean up from the chaos that his wingbacks cause.
They'll give you more "verticality" than Ariolla and KDLF ever could.
Instead of goal line technology, there's a force field in place around the goal when Paul, as a USMNT player, shoots.
KDLF either can't or won't shoot.
The only reason these guys are in consideration is because once you get past them, names like Brooks Lennon, Corey Baird and the big one, Jonathan Lewis start to come up which is enough to frighten small children.
bottlcaps
The EPL and the UK announced that players will not be quarantine upon return to the UK from a Red Zone IF they have had a completed vaccine. If all of the US player are not required to have one, they have no business suspending McKennie for breaking protocols when in fact they are ignoring them.
Ronniet
McKennie ahould have been suspended, team rules are in place for a reason and considering he has a habit of breaking said rules at both club and country it comes off as him thinking he is above rules, something that should not and has not been tolerated, and rightfully so. People trying to excuse the actions of certain players is a problem with our fanbase imho
rico po
All the mellow-drama in the media was a bit much- but 100% expected. That tone has no place on a team. I think GB got it right. Matter of fact- firm, quick, clean, simple. Actions- consequences. Done. Move on.
Luis V.
Panama will not be an easy out and their new coach seems not to have any favorites. Think of Panama as a more talented and organized team than El Salvador with a fan base as animated. Add the 90 degree temp and close to 100% humidity, long grass and there you have a receipt for another Cueva. I hate how many U.S. soccer experts are already giving the 3 points to US. Panama may not have a big name player but what they have is a a bunch of tough seasoned veterans from 2d div in Spain, other smaller European Leagues and a few playing Libertadores/Sudamericana for teams in Peru (Quintero – Peru), Bolivia, Venezuela & Uruguay (GK). Think about this, Mexico, | 6,601 |
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UMD-Led Deep Impact Ends, Leaves Bright Comet Tale
September 23, 2013 George Arnold<|fim_middle|> Impact Spacecraft Eyes Comet ISON
NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft has acquired its first images of comet C/2012 S1 (ISON). The images were taken by the spacecraft's Medium-Resolution Imager over a 36-hour period on Jan. 17 and 18, 2013, from a distance of 493 million miles (793 million kilometers). Many scientists anticipate a bright future for comet ISON; the spaceborne conglomeration of dust and ice may put on quite a show as it passes through the inner solar system this fall.
"This is the fourth comet on which we have performed science observations and the farthest point from Earth from which we've tried to transmit data on a comet," said Tim Larson, project manager for the Deep Impact spacecraft at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. "The distance limits our bandwidth, so it's a little like communicating through a modem after being used to DSL. But we're going to coordinate our science collection and playback so we maximize our return on this potentially spectacular comet."
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Hyperactive Comet Hartley 2 Has a Split History
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The latest analysis of data from NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft shows that comet 103P/Hartley 2 is hyperactive in terms of the material it spews out, compared to the other comets observed up close to date. The comet also shows surprising diversity – ice on the comet's sunlit surface is found in patches that are isolated from areas of dust. In addition, one lobe of the dog-bone shaped comet may have lost much more of the primordial material from the formation of the comet than the other, suggesting that Hartley 2 was originally two comets that came together in a gentle collision. Mike A'Hearn and Lori Feaga will be presenting their findings at the EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2011 in Nantes, France.
Deep Impact made its closest encounter of Hartley 2 on 4 November 2010. Over the past year, the science team has been pouring over the data to gain a more detailed understanding of the processes that drive the comet's activity.
"Hartley 2 works differently from Tempel 1, which was encountered by Deep Impact in 2005 and from Wild 2, which was observed by the Stardust mission. It ejects a huge amount of material for its size. Halley, which was observed by the Giotto mission lies somewhere in the middle of the spectrum of activity. Since the encounter, we have been able to dig deeper into the data and have provided more evidence of how ice and dust is released from the nucleus," said A'Hearn, the Principal Investigator of Deep Impact's mission extension, EPOXI.
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NASA today announced the end of operations for the Deep Impact spacecraft, history's most traveled deep-space comet hunter, after trying unsuccessfully for more than a month to regain contact with the spacecraft.
UMD scientists – who helped conceive the mission, bring it to reality and keep it going years longer than originally planned—say it is a big loss, but find great satisfaction that Deep Impact exceeded all expectations and that the science derived from it transformed our understanding of comets.
"The impact on comet Tempel 1, the flyby of comet Hartley 2, and the remote sensing of comet Garradd have led to so many surprising results that there is a complete rethinking of our understanding of the formation of comets and of how they work. These small, icy remnants of the formation of our solar system are much more varied, both one from another and even from one part to another of a single comet, than we had ever anticipated," said University of Maryland astronomer Michael A'Hearn, who led the Deep Impact science team from the successful Deep Impact proposal to its unanticipated completion.
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Playable City is a global platform which transforms cities into places of unexpected interaction, where connections emerge through the universal language of "play".
Playable City was launched in 2012 by Watershed, a leading film culture and digital media centre based in Bristol, UK. Putting people and play at the heart of the future city, Playable City looks at re-using city infrastructure and re-appropri<|fim_middle|> by a two-day idea lab in October.
Winner of Watershed's Playable City Award 2014, Shadowing by Chomko & Rosier, had its international premiere at the Media Ambition Tokyo festival in February 2016.
Winner of Watershed's Playable City Award 2013, Hello Lamp Post created by London based PAN Studio was presented at Roppongi Art Night 2015. | ating smart city technologies to create connections – person to person, person to city. Central to the programme is an annual award with a global call for innovative projects which start new conversations, imagine new futures and make new connections across the city.
British Council has partnered with Watershed to launch Playable City Tokyo, to start the Playable City conversation in Japan. Tokyo is going through a period of major change. As the host city of the 2020 Olympic Games, new and re-development works are happening across the city. Playable City Tokyo aims to act as a platform for UK-Japan exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas. It will engage the creative community of Tokyo to think about the future of Tokyo and develop imaginative new ideas that enrich both the city and the people.
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The Playable City Tokyo 2018 Residency invites two UK creatives to collaboratively research and develop ideas that respond to Tokyo's public spaces and start a new kind of city conversation through play.
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For more than a year, Mustafa Efe has allowed cats to enter the Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi mosque in Istanbul, Turkey where he is the Imam in an effort to keep the little felines safe and warm during the harsh winter days.
Imam Efe began welcoming stray cats into the mosque last year, and since then his story of generosity has spread throughout the world.
"The kitty has found the heart of compassion and mercy," the Imam wrote in a Facebook post.
Istanbul is famed for the stray cats that roam its streets and find refuge in every quarter, to the point where it has come to be known as 'Catstantinople.' For all their cuteness and charm, however, the cats often lack a saucer of milk and warm place to sleep.
Imam Efe decided to find a remedy for the problem, and his kindness allowed the cats to<|fim_middle|> cats is conveyed in his hadith: "Kindness to animals is part of faith" (Maqasid al-Hasanah, al-Sakhawi). So, loving a cat is a sign that someone is a believer. | enter as "guests" of the mosque. They rest on the plush carpets as worshippers pray around them.
The cat is considered "the quintessential pet" by Muslims. The domestic cat is a revered animal in Islam, and is admired for its cleanliness as well as for being loved by the Prophet Muhammad.
There is a well-known story regarding the Muhammad and his favorite cat Muezza. When the call to prayers was heard, Muezza was asleep on one of the sleeves of the Prophet's robes. The Prophet wanted to wear the robe to go to prayers, but rather than disturb Muezza, Muhammad cut off the sleeve to leave Muezza in peace.
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'Glamour tie' with Arsenal excites Sunderland striker
If the match goes ahead, Arsenal face a change of competition in the run-up to Christmas with a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Sunderland at the Emirates on Tuesday evening.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 16: Vlad Dragomir of Arsenal scores his sides<|fim_middle|> won 2-0 at the Emirates against the already relegated Black Cats. It was a match that the Gunners struggled in, but the win ensured the race for top four went down to the final round of matches.
The two sides have met 153 times before, with Arsenal winning 62, Sunderland winning 50 and 41 draws.
Arsenal last lost to Sunderland in February, 2012, when they were dumped out of the FA Cup 2-0.
This will be the sides' fourth meeting in the league cup with Arsenal winning two of the previous three.
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Sunderland forward, Ross Stewart views his side's tie at Arsenal as something of a 'free-hit', although he is coming to London in the hopes of causing an upset.
"I'm definitely hoping to play," said Stewart.
"It's a bit of a glamour tie for us and takes the focus away from the league fixtures which is good.
"With it being up in the air what is going on with Covid we can only wait and see but we'll prepare for the game to be on.
"We'll go there as huge underdogs and it's a bit of a free hit, but at the same time we will go there with the belief that we can go there and win the tie.
"It's a tough game but one I'm sure there will be a right buzz for.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
"It will be different [being underdogs], obviously it's not happened often this year maybe other than at QPR.
"It can go one of two ways and even though we are underdogs we have to believe we can get a result, if we play with that freedom and belief I think we can hurt Arsenal at times.
"Obviously we are going to spend long periods without the ball so we are going to have to be hard to break down and be compact as a team. If we can do that, maybe we can catch them with a set-piece.
"I think when the tie came there was a lot of talk but our focus has gone back to the league which is the bread and butter for us.
"We have played a lot of games between the tie being made and tomorrow, so there actually hasn't been a lot of talk and we have been focused on the league which is a good thing.
"We have shown with our results as well but certainly now we will start to look towards it and I'm sure we will be ready to go.
"If it's on, it will be a cracking tie and hopefully we can get the fans down because I thought they were excellent at Ipswich on Saturday in their numbers.
"Credit to them they made a great noise."
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The spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is a small dolphin found in off-shore tropical waters around the world. It is famous for its acrobatic displays in which it rotates around its longitudinal axis as it leaps through the air. It is a member of the family Delphinidae of toothed whales.
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Articles containing video clips | short-snouted spinner dolphin. The species was described by John Gray in 1828. The four named subspecies are:
Eastern spinner dolphin (S. l. orientalis), from the tropical eastern Pacific.
Central American or Costa Rican spinner dolphin (S. l. centroamericana), also found in the tropical eastern Pacific.
Gray's or Hawaiian spinner dolphin (S. l. longirostris), from the central Pacific Ocean around Hawaii but represents a mixture of broadly similar subtypes found worldwide.
Dwarf spinner dolphin (S. l. roseiventris), first found in the Gulf of Thailand.
The species, though, displays greater variety than these subspecies might indicate. A hybrid form characterized by its white belly inhabits the eastern Pacific. Other less distinct groupings inhabit other oceans.
The species name comes from the Latin word for "long-beaked."
Description
Spinner dolphins are small cetaceans with a slim build. Adults are typically 129–235 cm long and reach a body mass of 23–79 kg. This species has an elongated rostrum and a triangular or subtriangular dorsal fin. Spinner dolphins generally have tripartite color patterns. The dorsal area is dark gray, the sides light gray, and the underside pale gray or white. Also, a dark band runs from the eye to the flipper, bordered above by a thin, light line. However, the spinner dolphin has more geographic variation in form and coloration than other cetaceans. In the open waters of eastern Pacific, dolphins have relatively small skulls with short rostra. A dwarf form of spinner dolphin occurs around southeast Asia. In these same subspecies, a dark dorsal cape dims their tripartite color patterns. Further offshore, subspecies tend to have a paler and less far-reaching cape. In certain subspecies, some males may have upright fins that slant forward. Some populations of spinner dolphin found in the eastern Pacific have bizarre backwards-facing dorsal fins, and males can have strange humps and upturned caudal flukes.
Ecology
The spinner dolphin lives in nearly all tropical and subtropical waters between 40°N and 40°S. The species primarily inhabits coastal waters, islands, or banks. However, in the eastern tropical Pacific, spinner dolphins live far from shore. Spinner dolphins may use different habitats depending on the season.
The spinner dolphin feeds mainly on small mesopelagic fish, squids, and sergestid shrimps, and will dive 200–300 m to feed on them. Spinner dolphins of Hawaii are nocturnal feeders and forage in deep scattering layers, which contain many species. The dwarf spinner dolphin may feed mostly on benthic fish in reefs and shallow water. Off Oahu, Hawaii, spinner dolphins forage at night and cooperatively herd their prey into highly dense patches. They swim around the prey in a circle and a pair may swim through the circle to make a catch. Spinner dolphins are in turn preyed on by sharks. Other possible predators include the killer whale, the false killer whale, the pygmy killer whale and the short-finned pilot whale. They are susceptible to parasites, and are known to exhibit both external ones like barnacles and remoras, and internal ones, like nematodes, trematodes, cestodes and acanthocephalans.
Behavior and life history
Due to the spinner dolphin foraging and feeding at night, in certain regions, such as Hawaii and northern Brazil, dolphins spend the daytime resting in shallow bays near deep water. Spinner dolphins rest as a single unit, moving back and forth slowly in a tight formation but just out of contact with one another. These resting behaviors are observed for about four to five hours daily. During rest periods, spinner dolphins rely on vision rather than echolocation. At dusk, they travel offshore to feed. They travel along the shore during foraging trips, and the individuals that occupy the same bay may change daily. Some individual dolphins do not always go to a bay to rest; however, in Hawaii, dolphins do seem to return to the same site each trip.
Spinner dolphins live in an open and loose social organization. The spinner dolphins of Hawaii live in family groups, but also have associations with others beyond their groups. Mothers and calves form strong social bonds. Spinner dolphins seem to have a promiscuous mating system, with individuals changing partners for up to some weeks. A dozen adult males may gather into coalitions. Vocalizations of spinner dolphins include whistles, which may be used to organize the school, burst-pulse signals, and echolocation clicks. The spinner dolphin has a 10-month gestation period, and mothers nurse their young for one to two years. Females are sexually mature at four to seven years, with three-year calving intervals, while males are sexually mature at seven to 10 years. Spinner dolphins live for about 20-25 years old. Breeding is seasonal, more so in certain regions than others.
Although most spinner dolphins are found in the deeper waters offshore of the islands, the rest of the Hawaiʻi population has a more coastal distribution. During daytime hours, the island-associated stocks of Hawaiian spinner dolphins seek sanctuary in nearshore waters, where they return to certain areas to socialize, rest, and nurture their young.
Spinning behavior
Spinner dolphins are known for their acrobatics and aerial behaviors. A spinner dolphin comes out of the water front first and twists its body as it rises into the air. When it reaches its maximum height, the dolphin descends back into the water, landing on its side. A dolphin can make two to seven spins in one leap; the swimming and rotational speed of the dolphin as it spins underwater affects the number of spins it can do while airborne. These spins may serve several functions. Some of these functions are believed by experts to be acoustic signaling or communication. Another reason is to remove ectoparasites such as remoras. Dolphins may also make nose-outs, tail slaps, flips, head slaps, "salmon leaps", and side and back slaps.
Conservation status
The protected status of spinner dolphins are CITES appendix II and MMPA protected throughout its range as well as MMPA depleted in its eastern stock. Tens of thousands of spinner dolphins, mostly eastern and white-bellied varieties, were killed in the 30 years after purse seine fishing for tuna began in the 1950s. The process killed probably half of all eastern spinner dolphins. They have also been contaminated by pollutants such as DDT and PCBs. Spinner dolphins, as with other species affected by ETP tuna purse-seine fishing, are managed nationally by the coastal countries and internationally by the IATTC. The IATTC has imposed annual stock mortality limits on each purse seine and promulgated regulations regarding the safe release of dolphins.
The eastern tropical Pacific and Southeast Asian populations of the spinner dolphin are listed on Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), since they have an unfavourable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organized by tailored agreements.
In addition, the spinner dolphin is covered by Memorandum of Understanding for the Conservation of Cetaceans and Their Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region (Pacific Cetaceans MoU) and the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Conservation of the Manatee and Small Cetaceans of Western Africa and Macaronesia (Western African Aquatic Mammals MoU). Spinner dolphins are susceptible to disease and two of the recorded diseases within them are toxoplasmosis and cetacean morbillivirus. The number of cases reported however is fairly low in the species.
Spinner dolphins in Hawaii receive multiple daily visits to their near-shore resting grounds, with boats taking people out daily to snorkel and interact with the local dolphin population. Such activities are increasingly coming under criticism on the grounds of possible harm to the dolphins, and efforts are being made both to educate the public in order to minimise human impact on the dolphins, and to bring in regulations to govern these activities.
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See also
List of cetaceans
Marine biology
References
External links
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
Spinner Dolphins in the Seychelles
Red Sea Spinner Dolphins
LiveScience - How Dolphins Spin, and Why
BlueVoice.org - The World of Spinner Dolphins
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Len<|fim_middle|> | ovo has silently launched its K5 Note smartphone in China with a metal body and faster processor, which arrives just 20 days after the K4 Note went on sale in India.
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Remember the K4 Note that Lenovo unveiled back at the start of the year? Well, the manufacturer has already launched a successor of sorts, the K5 Note, after just 20 days, which has to be some sort of record. The Lenovo K5 Note's main improvements are a faster Mediatek Helio P10 processor and a new metal build.
The overall look of the K5 Note varies quite considerably from its predecessor, with a much more rectangular design and a notable change up to the rear camera and fingerprint scanner placements. However, perhaps the biggest cosmetic change is the addition of an all metal body.
As for hardware specifications, the processor has been bumped up from a Mediatek MT6753 to a Helio P10 (MT6755). This chip sees the eight Cortex-A53 CPU cores boosted from a 1.5GHz to 1.8GHz peak clock and there's a substantially faster Mali-T860 MP2 graphics chip on-board, rather than the low power Mali-T720 MP3. The P10 also features a faster Category 6 LTE modem for speedy downloads, if your network is up to it, and is dual-SIM compatible.
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While the Lenovo K4 Note was designed for the Indian market, the K5 Note will be heading to China. The price tag is set at 1,099 Yuan (approximately $167) and pre-registrations are already live ahead of the handset's first flash sale, which begins later in the week.
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he is a very hard worker. | : So, Asako, we are talking about your time in Alaska. Now you are from a major city in Japan, correct?
Todd: Now, Nagoya is a very big city.
Asako: Very big. Two million people.
Todd: So, what was it like going from a big city in Japan to way out in the wilderness in Alaska?
Asako: Do you know what? A lot of people think I had problems, many problems, but actually I did not. I just loved it. I did not have any problems.
Todd: So maybe, by nature, you are actually more of a nature person.
Asako: Exactly. So when… actually when I had problems, was when I came back to Japan, back to the big city in Nagoya. Then I had a lot of problems.
Todd: You missed the wilderness?
Asako: I missed silence. Quiet. I… just too many, too many sounds in the city. Even when you're sitting in your room, you still hear some sort of sounds, noise, surrounded by some sort of noise all the time, and I just couldn't stand it. It took me a long time to get used to.
Todd: You know that's kind of interesting because I grew up in a small town and then I moved and I lived some major cities: London, you know, Tokyo, and I lived in Bangkok and when I would come home from being in Bangkok, Thailand, I was so used to having people around all the time, it was really hard to have too much space.
Todd: It was too much, like I missed having action and noise around me all the time.
Asako: So you are a city person?
Todd: You know, it's funny, oddly enough, I grew up on a farm and in a small town and I actually think, Yes, I am more of a city person.
Todd: Maybe it us just the difference.
Asako: Maybe so. Maybe. Yeah.
Todd: So would you like to move back to Alaska some day?
Asako: I would love to. It could be a little difficult because it's very cold in the winter. But I would love to. I miss nature.
Todd: Now do you do the really rough, Alaskan things, like hunting, fishing, things like that?
Asako: I have tried. I couldn't catch any…. well, fish yes, but I couldn't shoot anything, but I tried.
Todd: You tried to shoot?
Todd: You didn't hit anything?
Asako: I was really bad.
Todd: Well, I am sure, out there, there's some animal that's very thankful you're not good at hunting.
Asako: I'm sure they were.
What was it like way out in the wilderness?.
Many of the world's wilderness areas are fast disappearing.
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I'm by nature a quiet, shy person.
People, by nature, like others who are interested in them.
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The class was so boring I just couldn't stand it.
I just couldn't stand the way she kept talking and talking.
I missed having action and noise around me.
When my family moved to the country, I missed having action and noise around me.
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My dad was a jazz pianist, but oddly enough, I hate jazz.
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Volume 263 Issue 11 03/14/2016
College Stores Adapt to a Changing Landscape
By Judith Rosen |
"This is a transformative time in our industry," said Anthony Martin, outgoing board president of the National Association of College Stores (NACS) and director of the Houston Baptist University Bookstore, at the opening session of this year's Camex (Campus Market Expo), held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston from March 3 to 8. He pointed to shifts in higher education, including flat enrollment and concerns over textbook affordability and effectiveness, as well as Amazon's ramping up of its campus program. "Disruption," Martin added, "is always the start of progress."
To deal with the transformation, NACS chose to make the focus of Camex managing change. Attendance at the show was down slightly from last year, drawing roughly 2,000 attendees from 1,000 campus stores; the event was co-located with the National Art Materials Association.
The NACS organization itself is in the midst of transition. CEO Brian Cartier will retire at the end of June, and Robert Walton, who is finishing his term as v-p for finance and administration of Vassar College, will take the top spot, the fourth person to do so in the association's 93-year history.
The progress NACS board president Martin spoke of can't come soon enough for some campus stores, given flat spending on course materials. In its most recent Student Watch Report, for 2015–2016, NACS reported that students spent $323, or $77 per course, on required course materials last fall. Combined with the costs of technology and supplies, student spending averaged $672, or a decrease of $25 from fall 2014.
Although four out of five students bought at least one of their course materials from the campus store, and over half rented materials from the campus store or its website, the competition for students' dollars continues to heat up. Amazon, which had previously kept a low profile for its rental program, made its API available for the first time this year, according to Jared Pearlman, cofounder and COO of Verba Software, which offers a price-comparison tool that allows campus stores to have transparence. As a result, Amazon, which has been pushing all its products to students through Student Prime and its campus pickup locations, is starting to make inroads in rental, too. The amount of rentals students made through Amazon rose in fall 2015 compared to 2014, while purchases of course materials fell.
Though Follett, Barnes & Noble Education, and now Amazon look to capture an increasing share of college stores and their dollars, NACS subsidiary IndiCo, which was launched in 2013 to assist the association's roughly 1,100 independent college stores, continues to bump up its efforts on behalf of independents. Last month, IndiCo released a customizable PowerPoint store-review template to help stores identify the key assets they deliver to their institution, which might include affordable textbooks, faculty support, and campus contributions. The goal is to facilitate stores' communication with campus administrators about their value. By July, according to Ed Schlichenmayer, president and COO of IndiCo and deputy CEO of NACS, IndiCo will begin testing a data warehouse program with an eye to rolling it out in a bigger way later this year. IndiCo will collect and aggregate transactional store data, and stores will be able to compare how they are doing with other stores and share that data, much like trade stores use Above the Treeline.
In a session titled "The Future of Course Materials," Andy Hines, lecturer/executive in residence of Future Studies at the University of Houston, had a message heard throughout the conference: "There are huge, turbulent, transformative changes in the next five years ahead." But he reminded college store operators that change is not instantaneous. To determine how college stores should adapt, Hines said, "One of the things I'd be looking for is a massive decrease in the cost of education. How is our key customer going to respond?" He also suggested that booksellers look at higher education from the student perspective. What will students need in 2025? From their point of view, he said, you can't separate learning from play, work, connecting, and participating in civic life.
Hines's approach to looking at college stores as part of the higher education whole is similar to that of a recently released NACS white paper titled "Mapping the Learning Content Ecosystem" by Richard Katz and Ronald Yanosky. In it, the authors write, "College stores are undergoing the greatest changes in their long history.... The college store's historical roles of assuming the on-time delivery of physical media and the operation of a book exchange carry decreasing weight." Over the past<|fim_middle|> here for details about Publishers Weekly's monthly subscription plans.
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Incoming CEO Walton expressed a similarly holistic view during an interview at Camex. "Right now we have the same challenges in the whole publishing and educational supply channel that you have in higher education. The whole educational model is under extreme change management and adaptation," Walton said, adding, "I'm not concerned about college stores going away."
Despite the challenges, Walton said, "I'm pretty optimistic. I think we've missed a lot of opportunities for college stores to take a broader role in the college. Although we tend to focus on the cost of textbooks, the reality is that there are a lot of skill sets and knowledge that stores have. I'm more concerned about what the business model is going to be and how we continue to add value for students and faculty. How do we negotiate with publishers for delivery of material? How do we license it, and how do we deliver it?"
The questions Walton posed have no easy answer for the association, as it prepares for change.
A version of this article appeared in the 03/14/2016 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Camex 2016: Adapting to a Changing Landscape
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Priors Field Surgery 24 High Street Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire, CB6 2RB
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DRAFT Priors Field PPG End of Year Report for 2019
The attachment is our end of year report for 2019. We will be drafting our action plan for 2020 after we have met with the other Fenland Group PPGs to discuss harmonising the way we do things later this month.
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End of year report 2019
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Alzheimer's risk exercise kit
Get your exercise kit on to offset Alzheimer's risk.
Living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person's genetic risk of dementia by a third, according a current study by Exeter University which has called for over-50s to exercise more often. The study found that people with a high genetic risk and an unhealthy lifestyle were three times more likely to develop dementia than those with a healthy lifestyle.
Fiona Carragher of the Alzheimer's Society said: "With one person developing dementia every three minutes in the UK, knowing how to lower our dementia risk couldn't be more vital. So hit that salad bar and get your exercise kit on"
We have our very own weekly senior keep fit class here in Sutton, so no excuses! Contact Jane on 01353 774899 for more information.
N.A.P.P. December 2019 E-bulletin
(National Association for Patient Participation)
Items which may be of interest to PPGs and the wider patient community include:
NHS invitation to patients
Report on access to GP's
Running a PCN-wide patient group
And lots more...….
To read the document, please click on the link below
N.A.P.P.December 2019
DoctorLink is available now.
It is a virtual health assistant - a system designed to make a symptom assessment and then recommends the right action.
This system is currently in use with the Fenland group of practices and will be adopted at Sutton after the merger on 1st April. Patients do have to register in order to use the service.
Details will also be in the surgery of course.
There are 2 leaflets that you can read in order to familiarise yourselves with an initial explananation
What is DoctorLink
Priors Field Surgery would like to have the opportunity to contact our patients in relation to non-confidential matters via mail.
At present we do not hold email addresses for many of our patients and we would like your permission to record your email address on the surgery computer system. We intend to use your email address only for the following types of communication:
Contact and information from the Patient Participation Group (PPG) – in order to do this, we need your permission to pass your name and email address to the PPG. They would only have access to<|fim_middle|> open the document below
Full Long Term Plan (136 pages)
For more information, visit the NHS Long Term Plan website
https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/
Patient Questionnaires - Alcohol/Physical Activity
Carers Direct / Carers UK / Care Choices
How the NHS uses your Information & The Summary Care Record
Practice Newsletters | your email address and name and no other details about you
Practice Surveys, so that we can hear your views on the service we provide. This enables us to make changes to the service to match the needs of our patients and is encouraged by the government.
Passing information to patients that may be of benefit to them. For example advice for carers, changes to local services or education relating to self-help with minor ailments or illnesses.
Information regarding current health campaigns and immunisation programmes at the surgery
Changes to surgery services
We do not plan to enter into any form of communication with individual patients via email in relation to matters regarding their personal medical problems as patient confidentiality cannot be assured in relation to email communications. We will not pass your email address to any other third parties.
The surgery is particularly keen to ensure equality and diversity of representation from all groups of patients registered with the surgery.
We would like to take this opportunity to invite patients from different cultures or ethnic groups to become involved and consider joining our Patient Representative Group:
If you are happy for us to contact you occasionally by email please click the link below to open the sign-up form and complete all the fields.
Complete the Patient Group Sign-up Form Online
If you prefer, you can download the sign up form as a pdf document, print it out, complete it and return it to the practice.
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We will be in touch shortly after we receive your form. Please note that no medical information or questions will be responded to.
Many thanks for your assistance
The information you supply us will be used lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The Data Protection Act 1998 gives you the right to know what information is held about you and sets out rules to make sure that this information is handled properly.
This document offers a signposting and guided self-help service which helps find long-term support on a variety of subjects.
The list is not exhaustive and is meant only as a guide. Topics include:
Blind and partially sighted
Sexual health matters
Welfare benefits scheme
For the Signposting document, please click on the link below.
Signposting document
For subjects that may not be included in this document, please click on "Useful Links" at the bottom of the website.
The quarterly newsletter is produced jointly by the Surgery and your Patient Participation Group (PPG).
It covers many and varied subjects including:
A doctor's report and advice
Ways of staying fit
Looking after children's minor illnesses
Extended GP opening hours
Physio advice
Moodzone – self referral
Please take time out to read this interesting newsletter, you may be pleasantly surprised.
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Priors Field Surgery Patient Participation Group (PPG)
The purpose of the Priors Field Surgery Patient Participation Group (PPG) is to support and strengthen a positive relationship between the practice and it's patients by improving communications, maintaining existing areas of good practice and improving on current services.
To this end, a Constitution has been written which covers areas including:
Overall aim
Committee & Officers
Election & retirement of committee members
Report and account
Notice & application of rules
Alteration of rules
In order for you to read the document in full, please click on the link below.
Breaking News about Priors Field Surgery
Plans are maturing for Priors Field Surgery to combine in 2019 with the Fenland Group Practice, which is currently made up of Doddington, Wimblington, Manea and Rainbow (Ramsey) surgeries.
This is in keeping with the NHS Forward View which is encouraging GP Practices to scale up to offer greater support to each other and more efficient working practices.
What does this mean for patients?
Priors Field Surgery will continue to run as stand-alone surgery with dedicated team of clinicians, while back office functions will be merged.
Future plans will involve central triage, to quickly assess patients' needs and direct them to the most appropriate service and networking so that patients can take advantage of appointments available over all five locations.
Watch this space for more information as plans develop.
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As medicine advances, health needs change and society develops, the NHS has to continually move forward so that in 10 years time we have a service fit for the future.
The NHS Long Term Plan is drawn up by frontline staff, patients groups, and national experts to be ambitious but realistic.
About the NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS is one of Britain's greatest achievements and for 70 years its dedicated staff has been there for us.
A lot has changed since it was created in 1948, and today the NHS is responding to changes in society that were never expected, let alone planned for.
The Government has announced additional funding for the NHS and this means we can plan to make the NHS fit for the future for patients, their families and our staff.
The NHS Long Term Plan will make sure the NHS has a bright future ahead of it. We know that families work hard to pay their taxes and that's why we will make sure every penny is invested on the things that that matter most, from providing high quality lifesaving treatment and care for our patients and their families, to reducing pressure on our hard working NHS staff and investing in exciting new technologies.
For and easy read version of the Long Term Plan, please open the document below
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Olio Novello Time is Here! 'Tis the season for fresh olive oil!
It's olive picking time in Umbria. Olive picking, followed by pressing is fragrantly joyous; there is something comforting about knowing you will have oil. It means there will be food on the table and it will be good.
This past weekend, a small group of us were invited by Mario Ciampetti of Hispellum, Terre Rosse to participate in an olive oil weekend in Spello, Umbria. It was an eye-opeining experience to hear first hand why Mario is so committed and passionate about his particular olive oil. Mario only grows and produces the 'moraiolo' olive, that is indigenous to Umbria. It's a small olive, with a big pit, and big flavor. He grows his olives under biodynamic conditions and believes that his oil speaks directly and passionately about where it comes from.
He is right. His oil is unlike any oil I've tasted before. It is unique. The freshly pressed oil is an amazing bright emerald green color. When I first saw it on bread, I thought the bread had pesto on it, but it was just the oil.<|fim_middle|> same. Separate out the leaves and twigs. Wash the olives. Mash the olives into a paste, extracting the pits. Then a whirl around in a centrifuge to separate the water from the oil, and voila….extra virgin olive oil! It's a little more complex than that, and temperatures need to be carefully monitored, but that's the basics.
I've said this before, but it is high time that chefs and cooks learn more about the olives in their olive oil. There are huge flavor differences from one variety of olive to another; from one region to another.
As part of the weekend experience, we had a guided tasting where we compared the Umbrian Terre Rosse oil to a Sicilian oil. It's like the difference between tasting a merlot and a chardonnay…different planets, different reasons for using one or the other.
If you've read this far, you care about food.
So here's your homework assignment…go out and taste olive oils. Pour a little bit into a cup, warm the cup with your hand. Then inhale deeply, take a sip, and bring some air into your mouth. Pay attention to what is going on in your mouth. Now start imagining what dishes would work best with that flavor.
And if you are fortunate enough to find Terre Rosse olive oil..snap it up! You won't be sorry..it speaks of wind swept hilltops, rocky soil, hot summers and cold winters. And you won't be able to find this particular flavor anywhere else.
Grazie mille, Mario per un weekend incredibile! | The initial flavor hints of artichoke leaves, and this eventually gives way to a spiciness that leaves a tickle in the throat.
Sunday morning Mario brought us to his olive grove to do a little olive picking. His experienced workers had already spread the nets on the ground. Thanks god, because net management is really a pain. It's an ongoing battle to lay the nets so there are no holes or places for the olives to escape, and so you can channel those runaway olives to stream downhill into the crates.
The guys all got to use the 'shaky' machines to do their harvesting. Picture a long handled, long-tined pitchfork that does very fast 90 degree turns and literally shakes the olives out of the trees.
The girls were given small hand rakes to comb the lower hanging olives out of the trees. That worked for me, it was a much quieter and more peaceful experience than going Olive Busting!
Olive picking is communal. My guess is that it has always been communal just by the nature of needing lots of olives, all picked at the same time. It feels like you are tapping into something mystical and eternal.
After picking our 143 kilos of olives, we headed down to the mill. The machinery or layout may change from mill to mill, but the process is essentially the | 277 |
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A new 'Dumbo' featurette welcomes you to Dreamland
By Silas Lesnick | Mar 11, 2019
In just a few weeks, Walt Disney Pictures is set to bring to theaters a new big screen take on their 1941 animated classic, "Dumbo". Today, the studio has released a new behind the scenes look at the live action version, specifically at the film's Dreamland sequence. Check it out in the player below!
The<|fim_middle|>ley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer Dreamland is full of dark secrets.
Directed by Burton from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger ("Ophelia," "Dream House") and produced by Justin Springer ("TRON: Legacy"), Kruger, Katterli Frauenfelder ("Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," "Big Eyes") and Derek Frey ("Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," "Frankenweenie"), "Dumbo" flies into theaters March 29, 2019.
Silas Lesnick is the Senior Editor of Moviebill. He has been covering entertainment news out of Los Angeles for more than a decade. You can reach him via e-mail or on Twitter.
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© 2019 MOVIEBILL, LLC All rights reserved. | new "Dumbo" expands on the original story in which differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Fin | 60 |
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December grouse season: Friends, dogs, tradition
Fritz Heller, an avid northwestern Michigan grouse hunter, finds success in the late season, although to do so, he said you should love "just walking" and be willing to log some miles. (Fritz Heller photo)
It's not deer hunting – and that firearms season is a done deal.
But the December ruffed grouse season offers an entirely different hunting experience for deer hunters who just can't stay still, are always second-guessing the blind they chose or just want to get a few more miles out of their base license.
The base license – which all Michigan hunters already have, as it's required to purchase other hunting licenses – is the only license needed to hunt ruffed grouse. The season opened Dec. 1 and runs to Dec. 1.
"I go because I'm crazy, I guess," said Michigan Ruffed Grouse Society member Aaron VanderWall. "I would religiously go<|fim_middle|> dusting to just a couple inches is said to be perfect – can be especially useful to help show animals' travel.
Grouse tracks in the snow, which look like turkey tracks but are much smaller, are hard to miss. They can be found in thick wooded areas with trees smaller around than your wrist.
Find an area that still has some fruit holding onto shrubs or small berries on bushes, catkins on tag alder or even crabapples. These little jackpots offer a great chance at finding the small grouse tracks.
In December, forests look different than they do earlier in the season, so identifying tree types may be a little more challenging.
Using a program like Mi-HUNT – an interactive mapping application with millions of acres of public land available to hunt labeled by stand type and age, with road names – can help hunters scout locations from the comfort of their couch. For more, click here.
Hunters harvest about 260,000 grouse in Michigan annually, during all seasons.
"This puts Michigan on the podium, but not at the top. Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, have us beat," said Stewart.
Although Michigan's grouse and their habitat are found primarily in the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula, they are still within a day's drive of states to the south. This makes Michigan a destination for around 17,000 nonresident hunters.
The DNR gets valuable information about the hunting season and population of ruffed grouse and American woodcock from hunter cooperator surveys, which have been conducted since the 1950s.
Hundreds of hunters each year tally up and send in the details of their season. Hunters can help in monitoring grouse and woodcock populations by becoming cooperators and reporting on their season.
For grouse hunters looking to grow their sport, and their circle of hunting buddies, the December season is the perfect time to add a "plus one" to their hunting party.
"Hunters love to show others what they are passionate about, to get others to smile about what they love to do," said Stewart. "Grab your friend, coworker or family member who just wrapped up their deer season and who maybe hunted small game as a kid."
The late grouse season also offers deer hunters a great opportunity to extend their time in the field, take on a new outdoor challenge and add another variety of game meat to their table fare.
"Nothing eats better than a ruffed grouse," said Heller.
Get more information on Michigan hunting at www.michigan.gov/hunting.
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Deer hunters who have never tried bird hunting might consider calling that friend or family member who's always talking about his hunting dog, suggested Al Stewart, Michigan DNR upland game bird specialist.
"During the December hunt, it's helpful to use a dog," said Stewart. "Not everyone has a dog, but several hunters can work together with one."
Stewart added that the December season is a great time for grouse hunters to introduce their deer-hunting friends and family to the sport.
"Now is your time – invite your favorite deer hunter, set a date and go," he said. "Imagine if each bird hunter took just one person new to the sport out.
"Just like other hunting pursuits, bird hunting isn't seeing an upward trend in new hunters. Fresh blood is needed, and a great way to get someone hooked can be taking them from the field to the table. Cook and enjoy your harvest or grab some game from a previous hunt from your freezer if you didn't get a bird. Share the bounty."
The late grouse season is a prime time for hunters to get out and walk without the worry of busting their deer season by traipsing through areas where the deer were hanging out during late November.
"The late-season hunt is about getting outside with your dogs," said avid grouse hunter Fritz Heller from northwest Michigan. "Birds can be a bit unpredictable this time of year, so double it up with some scouting for the next deer season."
Providing an additional opportunity for hunters without impacting the grouse population was the reason behind the season.
"We haven't always had a December season," said Stewart. "Michigan opened by zones, with southern Michigan opening first in 1964, then northern Michigan in 1969, and then the Upper Peninsula most recently in 2003."
For many, the December grouse season is a tradition.
"I have a December birthday and go grouse hunting for my birthday," said Michigan Ruffed Grouse Society member Brian Sneller. "A December hunt is also a time for me to contemplate the year that's been and the one to be."
During this time of year, grouse tend to be grouped up. It may take some time to find one, but once you do, it probably will not be alone. During the earlier fall season, grouse are flushed more often, but they are normally by themselves.
"You may walk twice as long for the same number of birds in December," said Heller. "Some years can be action-packed," with hunters running into groups of birds.
Heller said his best advice for the late-season hunter is to think about warm places in the forest. "It's all about the swamps."
Finding thermal cover – like spruce trees with boughs blocking the wind and even south-facing slopes, and especially a ridge where some beech nuts or acorns have fallen – can be helpful.
Hunters, who already have a vast knowledge of where to find other types of game, can use that knowledge to help find grouse in December.
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Michigan State's football and basketball teams will spend Thanksgiving weekend a continent apart, a challenge for some Spartans and their families.
EAST LANSING — There are no requirements for Mark Dantonio's perfect Thanksgiving meal.
"Just have it ready when I get there," Michigan State's football coach said with a big grin Tuesday.
He'll be at home with his wife and daughters for the turkey, the stuffing, "all that stuff" before the Spartans leave Friday for Saturday's Big Ten finale at Rutgers.
Tom Izzo and MSU's basketball team, though, already will be out of town. Far away from home and, for some, away from their families. They left Tuesday for Portland, Ore., and will open the Phil Knight Invitational PK80 tournament Thanksgiving night against DePaul (11:30 p.m. ET/ESPN).
That's the nature of college sports this time of year. Two teams, practically a continent away from each other, spending their holiday pursuing goals.
"I think we got a decent amount of parents that are going out there, but it is hard," Izzo said Monday. "You don't want to be cold about it, but here we play on Thanksgiving night and then we play the next day. … In general, we'll be thankful for what we have. We'll make sure that we speak about and appreciate the moment.
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For the football team, Dantonio said the Spartans will practice early Thanksgiving morning in East Lansing and be<|fim_middle|>vening wherever MSU ends up for its bowl game.
Christmas will be much easier for Izzo's program. The Spartans have eight days off between games that will allow them to spend a few days in late December at home before resuming the season. But Thanksgiving – with high-profile tournaments, like the PK80, scattered around the country – presents a different challenge. | done by noon. Then, the plan is to keep the players within an hour of campus to enjoy a meal. Some will go to their own homes, some will travel with their teammates and others will spend Thursday afternoon and evening with their coaches' families.
Dantonio's program over the years has typically ended its regular season against Penn State, either at Spartan Stadium or in State College, Pa. This year, they will spend the weekend and face Rutgers (4 p.m. Saturday/Fox) in Piscataway, N.J.
The Spartans then will return home and meet Monday to iron out their postseason practice schedule. That can eat into a Christmas holiday, when Dantonio gives his players "four or five days" to spend with their families before recon | 155 |
Toronto Thinks They've Found The VegasFlu Antidote
In Team Ops
Pepto Red Rock? (Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas<|fim_middle|> this rate, the Leaf's need to go back to the drawing board! lol | Photographer Brandon Andreasen)
The Golden Knights are 15-2-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Opposing teams have tried coming in early, they've tried coming in late, and they've tried to stick to the norm. They've stayed at Bellagio, Mandarin Oriental, and Cosmopolitan. Some do morning skate, others don't. Some make a big deal of coming to Vegas, others try to ignore it. None of it has worked.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, the latest team to visit Las Vegas, are trying something a bit different than the previous 17 teams who have been to Sin City.
They're staying about 25 minutes from the strip and T-Mobile Arena. I spoke to Lou Lamoriello about this and he says he's vacationed a lot in Vegas and he just doesn't feel that area around the arena is conducive for work, and certainly they've taken note of the record the Vegas Golden Knights have at home. Chris Johnston on Hockey Night in Canada
We don't know exactly where they are staying, but our assumption is somewhere in Summerlin, likely Red Rock. (Sources tell us they are indeed staying at Red Rock)
We shall see if it pays off tomorrow afternoon. If it doesn't, we'll really know that it just comes down to this…
Because the house always wins. Vegas doesn't look this way based on people winning in this town. -Nate Schmidt
Whether you believe in VegasFlu or not, one thing remains clear, it's on the heads of every team that comes to town, and that's a great thing for the Golden Knights.
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'Just trying to keep moving forward' - Serena stops Martic to reach US Open quarterfinals
23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams made it into the US Open quarterfinals for the 16th time in her storied career after a straight-set victory over No.22 seed Petra Martic.
By WTA Staff
NEW YORK, NY, USA -- Six-time US Open champion Serena Williams booked a spot in the US Open quarterfinals after a 6-3, 6-4 Sunday afternoon victory over No.22 seed Petra Martic of Croatia on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"I feel fine right now physically, and obviously my state is super intense," Williams said during her post-match press conference. "I'm always incredibly intense. Just trying to keep moving forward."
In the first meeting between the two Top 25 players, No.8 seed Williams stayed steely, overcoming the solid play of Martic and a late ankle turn which required a medical timeout to notch the victory after an hour and a half of play.
"Ankle, I usually know if it's horrible early on," Williams stated. "I had a really bad ankle sprain in January. I was like, instantly, 'No, this can't happen. I'm finally healthy.' But I'll see tomorrow. So far I'm good. I have been managing it. We'll see tomorrow."
Williams improved her stellar record in US Open fourth-round matches to 16-2, and now has made it to the quarterfinals in her last 11 appearances at her home Grand Slam event. The American legend won nearly 80 percent of points off of her first serve, and was clinical with her shots, blasting 38 winners to just 19 unforced errors.
One forehand after another...
Serena Williams snags the break and leads Martic 4-2 in the second.@serenawilliams | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/Rn2Ep0IuOr
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2019
Martic is having a career-best year, winning her first WTA singles title at Istanbul and reaching her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros. However, the 28-year-old was only able to muster up 11 winners on the day, and only converted one of her three break points, in the very first game of the clash.
23-time Grand Slam champion Williams will now face No.18 seed Wang Qiang of China in the elite eight. Wang moved into her first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal after upsetting No.2 seed and reigning Roland Garros champion Ashleigh Barty in straight sets earlier on Sunday.
"Every single match I have played, people come and they plan their best," said Williams. "For me, I have to be the greatest whether it's against the second seed, the No. 1 seed, or the No. 80th player in the world. I have to show up or else I'm going to go home."
"I feel like in this tournament, I guess, I have definitely turned a different zone," Williams added. "I'm not sure if I can articulate what zone that is. But it's not about kind, it's not to myself, it's not about anything in particular. It's definitely something different, though."
Martic made her mark on the match immediately, winning five straight points and breaking Williams via a deep forehand return after the American had a 40-0 lead in the first game. Williams, however, swiftly struck back, erasing three game points Martic held in the next game before breaking for 1-1 with a forehand winner down the line.
😬😂👏@serenawilliams | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/5W1qnkUTqf
The Croat fended off another break point at 2-2 but was unable to get a look in Williams's next two service games, as the American edged to a 4-3 lead. There, Williams<|fim_middle|>2 Late Roundup: Kuznetsova, Ostapenko move on
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Serving for the set, Williams fired errors and a double fault, giving Martic two chances to put the set right back on serve. Powerful groundstrokes from the long-time former World No.1 whisked away those break points, though, and Williams reached set point after Martic missed a service return at deuce. A deft dropshot on Williams's first opportunity clinched her the one-set lead.
At 2-2 in the second set, Williams rolled her ankle while misfiring on a volley, causing concern, but the American still found a blistering backhand and a drop volley winner in succession to earn a crucial break and lead 3-2.
The American had a medical timeout to have the trainer review her ankle after that game, but appeared unfazed as she found strong serves to wrap up a close game and hold for 4-2. Martic then found herself in dire straits on serve in the next game, but escaped four break points to keep herself just a single break behind at 4-3.
Martic, though, was unable to grasp another break point, and Williams methodically pulled to double match point at 5-4. The 23-time Grand Slam champion slammed her fourth ace of the match to end the affair and clinch an astonishing 52nd victory in fourth-round matches over all of the Grand Slam events during her career.
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Craig Ferguson returns to TV for new ABC series 'The Hustler'
By Noble J. Ozogbuda Published Jan 5, 2021
Craig Ferguson returns to broadcast television with ABC's "The Hustler," a trivia game show in which one of five contestants is a ringer trying to fool his/her competitors in a murder-mystery-type setting.
"I don't know who ['The Hustler'] is and that's one of the thing I love about the show," says Ferguson, 58, back on network TV for the first time since leaving CBS' "The Late Late Show" in 2015. "I'm playing along with everyone else at the same time — and I never once got it right.
"I didn't want to know who 'The Hustler' was was because then I wasn't faking anything," he says. "It's much more engaging and fun to do it like that. And there was an added bonus: when you're doing a game show, standards-and-practices are all over you making sure you don't show any bias."
Each episode finds Ferguson, wearing a smoking jacket and bantering with the contestants on a set that resembles a drawing room/library. The five participants size each other up while answering 10 trivia questions; "The Hustler" already knows the answers — the questions are geared toward their life experiences — and secretly eliminates two contestants each week for a final faceoff that could net him/her a $100,000 payoff.
(The series premiered Monday night and moves to its regular 10 p.m. timeslot on Thursday.)
The genre is not new to Ferguson, who hosted the syndicated game show "Celebrity Name Game" from 2014-2017 and also hosted History's "Join or Die with Craig Ferguson" for one season in 2016.
"This is not quite a game show but it's kind of a reality show where you get to know the personalities of the contestants," he says of "The Hustler." "Who's doing what, why is he being such a jerk … and the other part of the mix is…sort of a 'Knives Out'/'Clue' vibe that's going on. It's a hybrid of all those things which helps create the murder-mystery atmosphere."
Ferguson says the format of "The Hustler" spurred his return to network television.
"The Hustler"
"I liked the idea and wanted to do some TV, but I wanted something that existed within its own world," he says. "When I last did standup, in 2019, I made a rule for myself, a stylistic choice of not doing politics at all…and I kind of liked the idea of that it was topical to its own world. Things matter, but they matter within the show.
"This is family television," he says. "You can watch it with an angry teen, a hyperactive tween, an angry grandma or a depressed middle-aged person. It's entertainment for its own sake, and it's getting harder and harder to do that. That's why I loved the challenge and what drew me in.
"It didn't matter of it was network TV or streaming or anything else — it's more about the [hosting] job itself."
And, Ferguson says, "The Hustler" (shot pre-COVID) morphed into a different kind of show than was initially envisioned.
"When we made the pilot it was much more like a big, shiny game show. There wasn't the murder-mystery vibe," he says. "We added that afterward and accentuated it with the idea of putting it in a haunted-house environment which helped put an imaginative slant on the game, rather than it just being a cookie-cutter game show.
"As the series goes on, you'll see contestants who start making judgments based on age, gender or race — and suddenly that all goes out the window because it's wrong…and messes with their internal profiling."
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April 23, 1999: Fernando Tatis hits two grand slams in the same inning
Less than seven months after Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs to set a single-season home run record, Fernando Tatis set a home run mark that may never be broken.
A third-year player from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Tatis hit two grand slams off Chan Ho Park in the third inning of a 12-5 win over the Dodgers, becoming the first player in major league history to accomplish the feat.
"I just want to enjoy the moment," Tatis said. "I can't believe it. I know this will probably never happen again for me."[1]
"The game's been played 100 years and this is the first time," La Russa said. "That was an electrifying moment in the dugout."[2]
Only nine previous players had hit two grand slams in the same game, and it marked just the second time a pitcher had allowed two grand slams in the same inning. Pittsburgh's Bill Phillips allowed two such blasts against the Cubs on August 16, 1890.[3]
Tatis's eight RBIs in the inning broke the major-league record of six set by Matt Williams in 1997, and Tatis became the first Cardinal to hit two home runs in an inning.[4] The only other time the Cardinals hit two grand slams in the same game came in 1929, when Jim Bottomley and Chick Hafey accomplished the feat.
"You've got a better chance of winning the lottery," said McGwire, who hit two homers in an inning with the Athletics, but only one of the blasts came with the bases loaded.[5]
The Cardinals had acquired Tatis the previous year as part of the trade that sent Royce Clayton and Todd Stottlemyre to the Rangers. When the trade was made, Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty said that Tatis was the best third baseman available on the market, and La Russa noted that Tatis had both a power bat and<|fim_middle|> four years of his career with the Mets organization. He spent the entire 2007 season with their Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs. Over the next three seasons, he appeared in 258 games for the Mets, totaling 21 homers and 101 RBIs.
He finished his major-league career with 113 homers and 448 RBIs over 11 seasons.
[1] Jason Reid, "In Grand Style – Twice," Los Angeles Times, April 24 ,1999: Page D1.
[2] Rick Hummel, "It was grand night for Tatis," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 25, 1999: Page F9.
[3] Rick Hummel, "Tatis hits two grand slams in third," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 24, 1999: Page 14OT.
[6] Rick Hummel, "Cardinals trade Stottlemyre, Clayton to Texas for pitcher, third baseman," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 1, 1998: Page 5OT.
[9] Jason Reid, "In Grand Style – Twice," Los Angeles Times, April 24 ,1999: Page D11.
[10] Rick Hummel, "It was grand night for Tatis," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 25, 1999: Page F9.
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Hard to believe its been 23 yrs. since Fernando had his historic amazing moment! Now his son is carrying on his legacy! | an above-average arm.
"He's got the talent to become an impact-type third baseman," La Russa said.[6]
He certainly made an impact against Park and the Dodgers.
Tatis originally was slated to bat fifth in the Cardinals' lineup, but when Eric Davis was unavailable due to a hand injury, Tatis moved up to fourth in the Cardinals' lineup.
The Dodgers entered the third inning with a 2-0 lead on sacrifice flies from Gary Sheffield and Todd Hundley.
After stranding three runners in the first two innings, Park couldn't escape trouble in the third. Darren Bragg led off the inning with a single. Edgar Renteria walked and McGwire singled to load the bases for Tatis. Park missed with his first two pitches, drawing the count to 2-0, and Tatis didn't miss when he swung at the third pitch, launching a fastball an estimated 450 feet to give the Cardinals a 4-2 lead.
It didn't end there.
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After J.D. Drew grounded out, Eli Marrero homered to left. Placido Polanco, pinch-hitting for David Howard, drew a walk. So did Joe McEwing. Cardinals pitcher Jose Jimenez laid down a sacrifice bunt, but the Dodgers couldn't retire anyone, loading the bases. On the next play, Polanco scored on a ground ball when Eric Karros's throw drew Hundley off the plate. Dodgers manager Davey Johnson came out to argue that Karros had kept his foot on the plate, but it was to no avail.
Edgar Renteria's RBI single made the score 7-2. Park retired McGwire for the second out of the inning, but that brought Tatis to the plate again with the bases loaded. This time, Tatis worked a full count before hitting a slider for his second home run of the game.
"I didn't think I had enough explosion," Tatis said. "I was not sure it was going to go. It just happened. I thought, 'I'm going to fly.' My mind is in other worlds right now."[7]
A kid in the stands grabbed the home run ball, then sold the ball to another fan for $80. That fan gave the ball to Tatis after the game, along with the advice that he should donate it to the Hall of Fame.[8]
With the score now 11-2, Johnson mercifully replaced Park with Carlos Perez, who retired J.D. Drew to end the inning.
In 2 2/3 innings, Park allowed 11 runs – six earned – on eight hits and three walks.
"Chan Ho pitched like he was pitching defensively," Johnson said. "That was a different pitcher than I saw in spring training. He wasn't going after guys."[9]
Drew hit a solo home run in the sixth on the way to a 12-5 Cardinals win.
Jimenez pitched seven innings in the win, allowing three earned runs on nine hits and a walk. He struck out six and improved to 2-0 on the season. Manny Aybar allowed one run in the final two innings.
After the game, Tatis welcomed calls from family, friends, and members of the media in the Dominican Republic, where he instantly was hailed as a national hero.
"They were watching the game and they were having a party," Tatis said.
"I think that's what every baseball player is looking for – to be famous, to be in the Hall of Fame. You just want your name to get bigger and bigger every year."[10]
The game marked the high point in the best season of Tatis's career. He finished the season with a .298 batting average, 34 homers, 107 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases. All were career highs.
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The following year, a strained groin limited him to 96 games, and he finished the year batting .253 with 18 homers and 64 RBIs. It was his final season in St. Louis.
On December 14, 2000, the Cardinals traded Tatis and Britt Reames to the Expos for Dustin Hermanson and Steve Kline. Over three seasons with the Expos, Tatis was limited to just 208 games by a variety of injuries.
In 2004, Tatis joined the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but he did not make the team in spring training and spent the next two years in the Dominican Republic. He returned to baseball in 2006 and spent most of the year with the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate. He played in 28 games for the Orioles, hitting two home runs in 56 at-bats.
Tatis spent the final | 1,027 |
Reimagining Capitalism
Imprint: Portfolio Penguin
How Business Can Save the World
Free market capitalism is one of humanity's greatest inventions, and the greatest source of prosperity the world has ever seen. But it's also on the verge of destroying the planet and destabilizing society in its single-minded pursuit of maximizing shareholder value.
Rebecca Henderson, McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, argues for a new framework; one that can simultaneously make a positive societal impact by confronting the realities of the environment and the need to address social and economic inequality, while also delivering sustained financial performance to ensure economic growth that brings prosperity and wellbeing to society as a whole.
Drawing on the lessons of companies from around the world who are acting on this responsibility - who are not only surviving but are thriving, becoming leaders in their industries and beginning to drive the wheels of change - Professor Henderson proves that this is not only<|fim_middle|> Kodak Professor of Management at the university for over twenty years. Her research has been recognized by the Bureau of Economic Research, where she is a Research Fellow and she has won the Viipuri Prize in Strategic Management. She was elected to the British Academy last autumn. Rebecca Henderson has also acted as a consultant to a wide variety of companies, including IBM, Motorola, Unilever and P&G and she is routinely invited to speak to executives around the world. | a moral imperative for business but also the only way to remain competitive in our changing world.
This powerful and readable book is a clarion call for reimagining and remaking capitalism. The market economy, which used to generate rapid productivity growth and shared prosperity, has done much less of that over the last four decades. The shifting balance of power in favor of large companies and lobbies, the gutting of basic regulations, the increasing ability of corporations and the very rich to get their way in every domain of life and the unwillingness of the government to step up to protect its weakest citizens are likely responsible for low productivity growth and ballooning inequality in the US economy. Rebecca Henderson argues that the market system can be reformed and this can be done without unduly harming corporations. We can have a more moral and more innovative capitalism. There is hope
Daron Acemoglu, MIT, the co-author of Why Nations
In a world on fire, status quo is not a great option. Rebecca Henderson rightfully argues for a refoundation of business and capitalism, and offers thought-provoking ideas on what needs to be done to address some of the world's greatest challenges
Hubert Joly, Former Chairman and CEO, Best Buy
Rebecca Henderson is the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University. She has been an Eastman | 273 |
Santos' Walk-Off Hit Lifts Miami Beach Past Varela
Written by Glenn Sattell on April 27th, 2017
Miami Beach starter Nolan Santos delivers with a walk-off single in the seventh inning on Wednesday in the Hi-Tides' 6-5 win at home over Varela.
Nolan Santos lined a bases-loaded, walk-off single with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift Miami Beach to a 6-5 win over Varela on Wednesday, in the HSBN Miami-Dade Game of the Week at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.
Santos, the Hi-Tides' starting pitcher, drilled the winning hit down the first base line, scoring Eduardo Rodriguez, who opened the seventh inning with a double and was 2-for-4 for the night. Back-to-back intentional walks to Angel Vizcaino and Bailey Rodriguez loaded the bases.
"We had to walk everybody to get a force at home, but it didn't work out," said Jose Padron, manager of the Varela Vipers, who closed out their regular season with a record of 5-17.
Santos worked the first four-and-two-third innings on the mound for the Hi-Tides before giving way to Sam Weintraub, who<|fim_middle|> be a comfortable 5-2 lead.
"He did really well, which I'm proud of," Coredero said of Garcia's clutch hit. "He was in a little bit of a slump, but he got out of it and got some runs for us."
But the Vipers tied it with a three-run sixth inning on singles from Anthony Artola, Adam Guerra, Andres Artola and Kevin Fernandez, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
Varela pitcher Max Real delivers in Wednesday's HSBN Game of the Week at Miami Beach. | picked up the win in relief with two-and-a-third stellar innings of no-hit ball. Santos, a sophomore, then won it at the plate.
"Everything I do here, I'm trying to make sure this is the senior's best season here," Santos said. "I know how much it means to them. It means everything to me to make sure they have a good time, and fun. And I'm just trying to get wins. So I come out here and do what I've got to do on the mound, and do the same thing in the batter's box. I was waiting for a fastball, so I sat back on it, on the second pitch, and took it the other way."
He said he's been in similar situations, so the moment certainly wasn't too big for the right-handed hitter. The grounder stayed just fair past the first-base bag.
"I saw it go through and I thought, 'wow, there's the dub'," Santos said.
The Hi-Tides improve to 13-8 for the year, and close out their regular season on Thursday at Champagnat before opening the playoffs with Coral Gables on Monday.
"It's a good group of guys," Miami Beach manager Juan Cordero said. "We're just getting ready for the postseason, polishing everything up. We're starting seven sophomores every game and we're competing.
Varela's Kevin Fernandez takes a swing as Miami Beach catcher Marcus Garcia looks on in Wednesday's HSBN Game of the Week.
The Hi-Tides have had their share of bumps and bruises that they hope heal this week.
"I tell everybody, we're a nice car with a flat spare tire," Cordero said. "We're just trying to heal right now and trying to get ready and try to make a nice little run in the playoffs."
Miami Beach and Coral Gables split their two-game regular season series, each winning by a run.
"They've got a good team, very well-coached," Cordero said.
The Hi-Tides spotted Varela a 2-0 lead before answering with two runs in the second inning. They added another run in the third to take a 3-2 lead, before Marcus Garcia delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning for what seemed to | 467 |
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Arctic Tailgate Set (Details Within)
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, so that means spring is almost here and the Brewers are getting into full swing for 2016. Another sign of spring is the annual Arctic Tailgate at Miller Park, an event to mark the first opportunity for fans to purchase individual game tickets for the 2016 season.
The Milwaukee Brewers have set Saturday, February 27 as the date for this year's Arctic Tailgate, with individual game tickets on sale at 9 a.m. that day.
Before the box office windows open at 9 a.m., The Klement's Famous Racing SausagesTM, Bernie Brewer and Brewers alumni players will be on hand to greet fans all morning. The first 2,000 fans in line will receive a hot dog and soda, compliments of Klement's, Pepsi and Sportservice, as well as an Arctic Tailgate T-Shirt. Grebe's Bakery will also supply donuts for hungry fans. FOX Sports Wisconsin and 620 WTMJ support the event as well. NOTE: Online and phone sales for individual games also begin at 9 a.m. on February 27.
Please note the following safety regulations for the Arctic Tailgate. Participants will not be permitted to set up camp prior to noon on Thursday, February 25. No hand-made or hand-built shelters shall be permitted. No shelters made of cardboard or wood will be permitted. Shelters with a footprint greater than 100 square feet are not permitted unless otherwise approved by the Brewers. Miller Park power sources are not available for public use and gas generators are not permitted on the property. Only State-Approved gas/propane heating/grilling units with fuel-valve turn-offs and self-contained charcoal/wood units are permitted; provided, however, that they must be a minimum distance of 25 feet from the building or shelters. Activity and items permitted on the premises are subject to the approval of the Brewers. The Brewers reserve the right to remove any shelter, items, or individuals from the property.
Only a very limited number of tickets for Opening Day will be available at this event (note: the Miller Park Box Office will be the only place where fans will be able to purchase individual Opening Day tickets on February 27; no phone or online orders will be accepted). Each fan will be limited to a maximum of four tickets for Opening Day, based on availability. Meanwhile, through Monday, February 15, fans can visit Brewers.com/opportunity and register for the chance to be selected in an Opening Day opportunity to purchase up to four tickets to Opening Day as well as register for the Weekend Games Presale (Friday-Sunday<|fim_middle|>which includes the brass engraved ticket and the actual ticket to the game of the owner's choosing) is $1,000.
This unique opportunity allows the owner to redeem their Timeless Ticket for an actual ticket to any single future Brewers game at Miller Park, whether it's in 2015 or 2050 or whether it is Opening Day or the 7th game of the World Series.
To redeem the ticket, the owner just needs to contact the Brewers Box Office with their unique Timeless Ticket information as well as a photo ID and the date of the game he or she would like to attend. After redemption, the owner of the Timeless Ticket will keep the personalized brass statue to display. In addition, Timeless Ticket holders may purchase up to three additional companion tickets for the redeemed game at the single game box office price.
All ticket redemptions are subject to availability and owners of the Timeless Ticket are advised to contact the Brewers Box Office with their selected game as early as possible. Redemptions for the Timeless Ticket will be become available once dates for public ticket sales have been announced.
Fans may purchase the Timeless Ticket by calling 414-902-4609, or by sending an email to BrewersTeamStore@Brewers.com.
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Tickets for individual Brewers home games can be purchased starting Saturday, February 27 at 9 a.m. at the Miller Park Box Office, at Brewers.com or by calling (414) 902-4000 (or 800-933-7890).
Demand-based pricing, which provides the best ticket value for fans, will return for all Brewers games this season. The pricing will be implemented in almost all of the Miller Park seating categories (excluding All-Inclusive Areas, Suites, and the Uecker Seats).
Beginning with the first day of individual game sales, pricing for all 81 games is subject to change. Fans should be reminded that they will usually receive the lowest price when they purchase their seats early. For more information regarding demand-based pricing for specific games, fans can visit Brewers.com/tickets.
Fans will also be able to purchase parking passes in advance for all home dates at Miller Park including Opening Day. Advance General Parking passes are available for all games. A complete listing of the parking prices is shown below.
In addition to the Miller Park Ticket Office, fans will be able to buy tickets and parking at Brewers.com or by phone at (414) 902-4000. The Miller Park Ticket Office will be open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. Beginning February 28, normal Box Office hours are from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sundays (with extended hours on game days).
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Official: Braves' Adcock To Be Honored
The Milwaukee Brewers today announced that former Milwaukee Braves first baseman, the late Joe Adcock, will be honored as the newest member of the Miller Park Walk of Fame in 2016. A total of 34 votes were cast through media and panel voting, with Adcock receiving 23 votes (67.6%), exceeding the threshold of 65% needed for election. Adcock fell just one vote shy of election last year.
Adcock spent 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, including 10 with the Braves. His tenure in Milwaukee spanned from 1953 to 1962, as he batted .285 with 239 HR and 760 RBI in 1207 games. Adcock notched a number of memorable feats while playing for the Braves. On April 14, 1953, he recorded the first base hit and scored the first run in County Stadium history. The following year, on July 31, 1954, he belted four home runs with a double at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field, setting a single-game record of 18 total bases, which lasted 48 years.
"Joe always said that there was nowhere better to be a Major League ballplayer than the city of Milwaukee, and he had great ties to the area and even better memories of his time there," said Joan Adcock, a Wisconsin native who met and married Joe while he was playing for the Braves. "This is a tremendous honor, and I know Joe would be humbled and thrilled to be remembered in this way."
Adcock was also a member of the Braves 1957 World Championship team. He drove in the lone run in a 1-0 Game 5 World Series win vs. the New York Yankees. The Braves went on to defeat the Yankees, four games to three. On May 26, 1959, Adcock broke up Harvey Haddix's 12-inning no-hitter with a walk-off double at County Stadium. Adcock ranks third in Milwaukee Braves history in hits (1206), home runs, RBI and total bases (2164).
"Joe Adcock was a key contributor to the great success enjoyed by the Braves during their storied tenure in Milwaukee, and we are very pleased to secure his legacy with a place on the Miller Park Walk of Fame," said Brewers Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger. "Joe's contributions to the Braves were numerous, and he was responsible for some of the most memorable moments in Milwaukee baseball history. We look forward to remembering Joe with a ceremony this summer and a permanent marker at Miller Park."
The induction of Adcock, who passed away in 1999, will take place prior to a game at Miller Park this summer, with the specific date to be determined later. Family members including his widow, Joan, are expected to participate.
There were a total of 23 Brewers players and seven Braves players on the ballot. The ballot included on-field personnel who wore a Brewers or Braves uniform for a minimum of three seasons but have been retired from playing/managing roles for at least three seasons. All players and managers receiving votes on at least 5% of the ballots will remain eligible in 2017.
Past inductees include Hank Aaron, Rollie Fingers, Paul Molitor, Robin Yount in 2001; Commissioner Bud Selig and Cecil Cooper in 2002; Bob Uecker and Harry Dalton in 2003; Jim Gantner and Gorman Thomas in 2004; Don Money and Harvey Kuenn in 2005; Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn and John Quinn in 2007 (the first year that former Braves players appeared on the ballot); Lew Burdette in 2010, Johnny Logan in 2013, and Teddy Higuera in 2015.
Each inductee is honored with a granite plaque that is placed into the terrace area walkway that surrounds Miller Park. The full results are as follows:
Brewers:
LAST FIRST VOTES PERCENTAGE
Augustine Jerry 4 11.3%
Bamberger George 13 38.2%
Bando Sal 8 23.5%
Caldwell Mike 18 52.9%
Castro Bill 4 11.8%
Cirillo Jeff 11 32.4%
Counsell Craig 2 5.9%
Hisle Larry 3 8.8%
Jenkins Geoff 17 50.0%
Lezcano Sixto 4 11.8%
Loretta Mark 2 5.9%
Moore Charlie 9 26.5%
Oglivie Ben 13 38.2%
Plesac Dan 12 35.3%
Schroeder Bill 4 11.8%
Scott George 9 26.5%
Sheets Ben 11 32.4%
Simmons Ted 11 32.4%
Slaton Jim 8 23.5%
Suppan Jeff 0 0.0%
Sveum Dale 1 2.9%
Vaughn Greg 10 29.4%
Vuckovich Pete 18 52.9%
Braves:
Adcock Joe 23 67.6%
Bruton William 5 14.7%
Buhl Robert 6 17.6%
Crandall Del 8 23.5%
Haney Fred 7 20.6%
Mantilla Felix 2 5.9%
Pafko Andy 4 11.8%
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2016 All-Fan Giveaways at Miller Park
The Milwaukee Brewers today announced that the Club will feature 14 All-Fan Giveaways for the 2016 season. The schedule is highlighted by six Bobbleheads, a Bob Uecker Talking Alarm Clock, and the addition of three new All-Kid giveaways. [Note: The graphics below were released by the team though not included directly with this text which comes from the official press release.]
In addition, the Brewers will continue "Free-Shirt Fridays" for the third straight season. Seven different T-shirts will be given away throughout the season, including one at every Friday home game at Miller Park from June through August.
The All-Fan Giveaways start with the "Vintage Brewers Bobblehead" on Sunday, April 10 when the Brewers host the Houston Astros at 1:10 p.m. The Bobblehead is a nod to the past as it is a replica of some of the first items of its kind created nearly 50 years ago. This year's Vintage Brewer Bobblehead features the classic Brewers 1980s pinstripe uniform and "Ball-In-Glove" logo.
All fans in attendance for the May 1, 1:10 p.m. game against the Miami Marlins will receive a Ryan BraunFranchise HR Leader Bobblehead. Braun, who became the Brewers all-time franchise home run leader in 2015, was selected as the Brewers Most Valuable Player last season.
On June 12, all fans in attendance will receive a "Barking BobbleHank" as the Brewers host the New York Mets at 1:10 p.m, featuring the team's unofficial mascot, Hank the Ballpark Pup. This is Hank's third bobblehead.
On June 26, former Brewers outfielder Greg Vaughn will have his Bobblehead day as the Brewers take on the Washington Nationals at 1:10 p.m. The bobblehead will feature Vaughn in his 1990s Brewers uniform. A first round pick in 1986, Vaughn appeared in two All-Star Games as a Brewer.
On July 10, the Brewers will introduce a new promotion for the 1:10 p.m. game against the St. Louis Cardinals. All fans in attendance will receive a Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker Talking Alarm Clock, encouraging fans to "Get up…Get up…Get outta bed!"
On July 31, Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson will have his Bobblehead day. In his first full season with the team in 2015, Nelson led the Brewers in strikeouts with 148.
The final Bobblehead giveaway of the year will be on August 14 when the Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds. All fans in attendance will receive a Craig Counsell Bobblehead, with half of the dolls depicting Counsell in his current role as Brewers manager, and half depicting him in his playing days with the Brewers. The giveaway recognizes Counsell's 18th season of combined playing and managing experience.
New this season, the Brewers have announced the addition of three All-Kid giveaways to the 2016 schedule, withkids ages 14 and under eligible for the giveaways. On May 15, all kids in attendance will receive a Jonathan Lucroy Replica Jersey. On May 29, all kids in attendance will receive a "Paint-Your-Own Bernie Bobble," and on August 28, all kids in attendance will receive a Jonathan Lucroy Chest Protector Backpack.
The Brewers have also announced the addition of a new Kids Eat Free Sundays promotion for 2016. This season, kids eat free at every Sunday home game. Upon entrance, all kids 14 and under will receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bottled water and an apple.
For the third year in a row, "Free-Shirt Fridays" will return to Miller Park for 2016. On Friday home games during the months of June, July and August (June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, July 29, August 12 and August 26), all fans will receive a Brewers T-shirt. Once again this season, fans will have the opportunity to choose each of the seven T-shirt designs to be given away in 2016.
Beginning in January, several different T-shirt designs will be displayed at Brewers.com. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite designs, with the top seven winners being selected for "Free-Shirt Fridays." The seven winners will be unveiled at Brewers On Deck on Sunday, January 31.
The complete promotional schedule for the 2016 season will be announced at a later date. For more information about All-Fan Giveaways and information on various ticket plans, fans are encouraged to visit Brewers.com/allfans.
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OFFICIAL RELEASE: BREWERS TO AUCTION OPENING DAY "UECKER SEATS"
Proceeds to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that the team will auction off Opening Day tickets for the 103 "Uecker Seats" located at Miller Park. The Dutch style auction will be held exclusively online beginning today, Monday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m. until Tuesday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The "Uecker Seats" are 103 obstructed view seats that are located in Sections 421, 422 and 423. The seats were named after Brewers' legendary announcer Bob Uecker and the famous Miller Lite "All Stars" campaign. The ad campaign featured Uecker's famous tagline, "I must be in the front row," despite the fact that Uecker somehow always ended up in the last row. The seats are located near the Last Row Statue of the announcer, which was unveiled last year, in the last row of Terrace Level Section 422.
The Dutch auction will be held exclusively online and there is no limit of the number of seats fans will be able to bid on. There are a total of 103 seats that will be auctioned off, with 42 pairs available and 19 single seats. Each participant can log on to brewers.com/UeckerSeats starting today, Monday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m. From there, fans can chose the pair and/or single seat options, and make their desired bids. Once the auction closes on Tuesday, March 31, the top bidders for each category will be selected. The final price for each seat will be the lowest bid among the top bidders selected.
Auction participants will be contacted by the Brewers Ticket Office if they have the winning bid. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Official Release: Full 2015 Brewers Promotional Calendar
BREWERS ANNOUNCE 2015 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Jam-Packed Schedule includes Postgame Concert Series and 20 All-Fan Giveaways
The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the team's promotional schedule for the 2015 season. The new Brewers Postgame Concert Series presented by Miller Lite and a record setting 20 All-Fan Giveaways highlight the jam-packed schedule, making Miller Park the place to be throughout the spring and summer of 2015.
The Brewers have scheduled 10 Bobbleheads, two gnomes, and one "Fan Vote" item over the course of the season among the All-Fan Giveaways. In addition, all fans will receive a unique Brewers T-shirt at every Friday home game during the months of June, July and August. The T-shirt designs were chosen as part of an online vote and were revealed on stage at Brewers On Deck. Additional information about this year's All-Fan Giveaways is available at Brewers.com/allfans.
2015 All-Fan Giveaway Dates at Miller Park
Giveaway Date Opponent Sponsor
Rob Deer Bobblehead April 12 Pittsburgh Pirates Toyota
Wily Peralta Bobblehead April 26 St. Louis Cardinals U.S. Cellular®
Mother's Day BobbleHank May 10 Chicago Cubs Pick 'n Save
Bud Selig Bobblehead May 31 Arizona Diamondbacks IBS Dynaman
Ball & Glove Logo T-Shirt June 12 Washington Nationals Hupy and Abraham
Carlos Gomez 2014 All-Star Bobblehead June 14 Washington Nationals Pepsi
Luuuuuc (Lucroy) T-Shirt June 26 Minnesota Twins Kwik Trip
Paul Molitor Bobblehead June 28 Minnesota Twins Klement's Sausage
Roll Out the Barrel T-Shirt July 17 Pittsburgh Pirates American Family Insurance
Khris Davis Bobblehead July 19 Pittsburgh Pirates Wisconsin National Guard
Brewers Baseball T-Shirt July 31 Chicago Cubs Xperience Fitness
Matt Garza Gnome August 2 Chicago Cubs Associated Bank
1970's M Logo T-Shirt August 7 St. Louis Cardinals ORBIS Corporation
Bob Uecker Last Row Statue Bobblehead August 9 St. Louis Cardinals Palermo's Pizza
Ball & Glove Logo in Wisconsin T-Shirt August 14 Philadelphia Phillies Master Printwear
Jonathan Lucroy Doubles Bobblehead August 16 Philadelphia Phillies Kwik Trip
Milwaukee Brewers Retro T-Shirt August 28 Cincinnati Reds Arise Health Plan
Vintage Brewer Bobblehead August 30 Cincinnati Reds
Scooter Gennett Gnome September 20 Cincinnati Reds
Fan Vote Item October 4 Chicago Cubs
Other promotional highlights include the following:
On Opening Day – Monday, April 6 vs. the Colorado Rockies – all fans in attendance will receive a Brewers magnetic schedule.
Spring Madness 414 returns to Miller Park on Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, when the team takes on the division rival Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series. For this one special weekend, fans can not only save 50% on designated tickets, the team will also honor Milwaukee's area code with some of the most popular concession items priced at $1 and $4 for the second consecutive year.
The 7th Annual Weather Day at Miller Park will take place on Thursday, April 23. On this day, the Brewers team up with Discovery World, the Mitchell Park Domes, the Milwaukee Public Museum, Ready Wisconsin and Storm Team 4 meteorologists from TMJ4 for a day of learning, baseball and fun. Students will enjoy a special lesson about the science of weather from the Storm Team 4 Meteorologists, complete with a visit from Bernie Brewer™ and the Klement's Famous Racing Sausages – all before watching the Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds at 12:40 p.m.
The 5-County, 5-Day Celebration will take place from May 4-8. To say thank you to the best fans in baseball, the Brewers are offering residents of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha Counties 50% off select Brewers tickets to games versus the Dodgers and Cubs.
The first 10,000 fans 21 and older in attendance of the Brewers May 9 game against the Chicago Cubs will receive a Brewers Fan Flag courtesy of Miller Lite.
Come celebrate Mother's Day with the Brewers when the team hosts the Chicago Cubs in the series finale on Sunday, May 10. All fans in attendance will receive a Hank, "The Ballpark Pup," Bobblehead courtesy of Pick 'n Save.
Joe Nichols kicks off the inaugural Brewers Postgame Concert Series presented by Miller Lite with a show that will rock the stadium after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 29. For over 15 years, Grammy-nominated artist Nichols has been one of country music's brightest stars. Come join the fun as Nichols performs hits from his eight studio albums that include singles Brokenheartsville, Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off and Gimmie That Girl.
The Brewers Postgame Concert Series presented by Miller Lite continues when rockers O.A.R. take the stage after the Brewers game against the Washington Nationals on June 13. The platinum-selling band recently released their eighth studio album, The Rockville LP, which features some of the band's most diverse, intricate songs to date, including the smash-hit Peace. They are best known for their hit singles Hey Girl, Love and Memories, Crazy Game of Poker and Shattered (Turn the Car Around).
The Brewers will honor former player and long-time broadcaster Bill Schroeder when they induct him into the team's Wall of Honor in a pre-game ceremony before the contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, July 17. Schroeder becomes the 59th member of the "Wall of Honor," the permanent display that honors Brewers legends located outside of Miller Park on the North side of the stadium.
The 17th Annual Brewers Community Foundation 5K Famous Racing SausagesTM Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, starting at 8 a.m. at the Klement's Sausage Haus at Miller Park. All proceeds of the Run/Walk will support the programs of Brewers Community Foundation. For the registration fee, participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, a Terrace Reserved ticket voucher good for one of 10 Brewers 2015 home games, a bottle of Aquafina water, a Klement's hot dog and a beer for participants 21 and older. The overall top male finisher and the overall top female finisher also receive a year's worth of Klement's meat products.
On Saturday, July 18, the Brewers will honor African-American heritage in baseball as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game.
The team will celebrate Latin American culture with their annual Cerveceros Day, which is set for Saturday, August 8 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.
Fans in attendance of the August 15 game against the Philadelphia Phillies will see the final event of the Brewers Postgame Concert Series presented by Miller Lite. Buffalo, New York natives the Goo Goo Dolls will play after the game and perform songs from their 20 plus year catalog, including hits such as Iris, Name, Slide, Black Balloon, Here Is Gone, Stay With You, Let Love In and Better Days.
Global superstars One Direction will take their highly anticipated On the Road Again 2015 stadium tour to Miller Park on August 25. With a staggering 94 number ones and over 46 million records sold in just four short years, One Direction have gone from energetic pop upstarts to international superstars. The band's song writing becomes more personal with each record, and the record Four is set to be their most stunning yet. The album follows the global success of their huge sold out, Where We Are, stadium tour and the 3D film documentary, This Is Us. For tickets or more information visit Brewers.com/onedirection.
The fourth annual Brewers Mini-Marathon and 10K, Presented by Sendik's is set for Saturday, September 26, 2015. Registration is available online at brewersmini.com. All participants receive a free Brewers ticket voucher good for select games at Miller Park in April or May of 2016, a participant medal and a "tech" shirt. A post-race party at Miller Park with live music will also take place. Prizes for the top finishers will be awarded.
In addition, several fan favorite season-long promotions will return in 2015. Once again, Autograph Saturdays for Kids presented by U.S. Bank® return to the home of the Brewers. Prior to five Saturday Brewers home games during the 2015 season (April 11, May 9, June 13, July 18 and August 1), fans 14 and under can receive autographs from select Brewers players and coaches.
The Brewers are excited once again to continue Kids and Senior Citizens Discount Days. Every weekday afternoon home game (excluding Opening Day, Bernie's Terrace, Uecker Seats and All-Inclusive Areas) kids 14 and under and seniors 60+ save up to 50% on tickets.
Every Monday home game, fans can participate in Miller High Life Mondays. Terrace Reserved tickets are just $9, courtesy of Miller High Life.
Every Friday home game the Brewers will celebrate Student Nights. High school and college students can purchase $10 Terrace Reserved and $15 Loge Bleachers tickets. Student Night ticket buyers will also be able to purchase specially priced items at certain concession stands starting when Miller Park gates open up to first pitch. Items include hot dogs, 12oz soda and beer as well as nachos – all available for only $3. For additional details, visit brewers.com/students. Loge Bleachers tickets not available for Cubs games.
Every Friday home game at Miller Park this season will be Retro Friday. The team will don Brewers home throwbacks, featuring the Ball and Glove logo which was worn regularly by the team from 1978-1993.
Kids will once again be able to get the thrill of being in the game when the Prairie Farms Dairy Kids Base Run returns after Sunday home games for kids 16 and under.
Beginning on May 10th, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Family Sundays at Helfaer Field returns. Prior to each Sunday game, Helfaer Field opens for fans to play catch in the outfield and take pictures with Bernie Brewer and the Famous Racing Sausages™. In addition, Children's Hospital offers fun opportunities to learn about injury prevention, sports safety, heart health and more.
Youth players will want to be in attendance for the popular Little League Night on Tuesday, June 16 as the Brewers take on the Kansas City Royals. All Little Leaguers in uniform (registered in advance through local youth leagues) will have the opportunity to parade around the warning track in a pre-game ceremony. Other popular dates at Miller Park include Boy Scout Night (August 3 vs. San Diego), Girl Scout Night (July 31 vs. Chicago-NL) and American Legion Day (August 9 vs. St. Louis).
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Arctic Tailgate 2015 Date/Details
Despite the frigid temperatures, one of the most anticipated annual "signs of summer" for Brewers fans is right around the corner. And it's all happening in just a few short weeks at Miller Park.
The Milwaukee Brewers have set Saturday, February 28 as the date for this year's Arctic Tailgate party, which marks the beginning of individual ticket sales at Miller Park. Individual game tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. that day. This is the ninth year that the Arctic Tailgate will mark the start of individual ticket sales.
On that Saturday morning, the Box Office windows will open at 9 a.m. The Klement's Famous Racing SausagesTM, Bernie Brewer and Brewers alumni players will be on hand to greet fans all morning. The first 2,000 fans in line will receive a hot dog and soda, compliments of Klement's, Pepsi and Sportservice, as well as an Arctic Tailgate t-shirt. FOX Sports Wisconsin and 620 WTMJ will both serve as media sponsors, and the FOX Sports Wisconsin Girls will be in attendance on Saturday.
Only a very limited number of tickets for Opening Day will be available at this event (note: the Miller Park Box Office will be the only place where fans will be able to purchase individual Opening Day tickets on February 28; no phone or online orders will be accepted). Each fan will be limited to a maximum of four tickets for Opening Day, based on availability. Meanwhile, through Monday, February 16, fans can visit Brewers.com and register for the chance to be selected in an Opening Day opportunity to purchase up to four tickets to Opening Day and up to eight tickets to weekend games (Friday-Sunday) at Miller Park this season.
Beginning with the first day of individual game sales, pricing for all 81 games is subject to change. Fans should be reminded that they will usually receive the lowest price when they purchase their seats early. Fans will be able to purchase tickets at the Box Office or by visiting Brewers.com, selecting the "Tickets" tab and then clicking on the Single Game Tickets link. For more information regarding demand-based pricing for specific games, fans can visit Brewers.com/tickets.
In addition to the Miller Park Ticket Office, fans will be able to buy tickets and parking at Brewers.com or by phone at (414) 902-4000. The Miller Park Ticket Office will be open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 28. Normal Box Office hours are from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday (beginning Monday, March 2), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sundays.
2015 Miller Park Parking Information
Location Advance Value Rate Regular Rate
All Games Day of Game (Mon-Fri) Day of Game (Sat-Sun, OD)
General Parking $11 $12 $15
Preferred Parking $16 $20 $25
Bus Parking $40 (M-F) / $50 (Sat&Sun) $55 $75
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Brewers Announce "Timeless Ticket"
So this is pricey, but it's also awesome. Any Brewers game at Miller Park. Guaranteed ticket.
And you can buy "companion" tickets at box office prices to be able to go with friends who don't have a grand to drop on the timeless ticket alone?
Anybody want to chip in for a present for your favorite unpaid MLBlogs.com Brewers blogger?
What follows is the official press release along with some publicity photos so you know what you can expect.
Limited Edition Brass Ticket can be Redeemed for one Future Brewers Home Game
For the Brewers fan who wants the ultimate gift, the Milwaukee Brewers today are offering a limited edition Timeless Ticket that guarantees a ticket to one future Brewers home game, including any Postseason game.
The Timeless Ticket will consist of a brass ticket personalized with an engraving of the owner's name.
Only 1,000 of the items will be produced. Additional facts about the Timeless Ticket:
Each ticket is individually numbered, comes complete with a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a specially-designed gift box.
Each ticket is authenticated by Major League Baseball and includes its own registered ID number under the MLB Authentication program.
The ticket weighs approximately one pound, is 6.25" by 3.5," and sits in a wood display base.
The cost of the ticket ( | 6,571 |
I am a seeker ― with far more questions than answers, and in recent days, my queries have been dramatically outnumbering my explanations. Fortunately, in the past decade, my lifelong spiritual quest has led me to<|fim_middle|> later, I actually had the good fortune to do some "official" blog writing for First Presbyterian Church ― helping amplify the impact of Joe's insights and the Word of God. A career highlight and honor.
Joe has an extraordinary capacity to inform and enrich my path in ways that are difficult to articulate. Today was an excellent example. He talked about the celebration of Easter wearing off as we entered a week punctuated by the bleakness of tax day, difficult professional challenges ― real life, etc. Then, he said a friend forwarded him the Susan Boyle link on Wed ― the astonishing performance of the unassuming 47-year-old on Britain's Got Talent, who has captured the world's imagination. He says he does not have time for all the forwarded email he receives, but he opened this one for some reason.
How do you listen to your life? How do you get into the habit of doing it? How do you keep ears cocked and your eye peeled for the presence of God or the presence of anything else? One thing I have said, which I think is true, is to pay attention to any of those moments in your life when unexpected tears come in your eyes. You never know when that may happen, what may trigger them. Very often I think if you pay attention to those moments, you realize that something deep beneath the surface of who you are, something deep beneath the surface of the world, is trying to speak to you about who you are . . .
They are not only telling you something about the secret of who you are. More often than not, God is speaking to you through them of the mystery of where you have come from and summoning you to where you should go to next.
Joe said we have a profound, spiritual reaction to joy ― to God. And it's not enough to experience the moment ― we must use it as a way to discover our own life's calling, what God has called us to do and be.
The world is hurting ― facing daunting challenges. I believe we are called to pay attention, be vigilant in our consciousness, and bare our hearts. Thank you for helping us do all of those things along the way, Joe. Godspeed to you and your family . . . with a smile and a tear.
This may not be Susan Boyle, but it's a moment ― for now.
Thanks, Jean. Miss you, too! | the sagacious sphere of one Dr. Joe Clifford. And that's why I pen this post today. Alas, I am struggling with his recent announcement that he and his family will be leaving our frazzled city in less than a month. Intellectually, I know this sadness will pass, and Dallas/#DallasStrong will persevere somehow, but I still feel an overwhelming sense of loss.
References to Joe's canny wisdom and his super-human pastoral care shimmer across the pages of my blog like freshly cut gems. Since 2009, the content I have crafted here has included both professional and personal musings ― more like a meandering stream of consciousness than a stake in the ground, but these ideas started spilling forth way before Twitter was cool and Snap even considered Chatting. And, this stream has definitely ebbed and flowed . . .
Now, thinking about the soul-rattling events of recent weeks and days, my own profound healing journey over the past seven years, and Joe's impending departure, I can't help but recall one of the first posts I was ever inspired to write. It was about a "Joe sermon." And several years | 237 |
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Essay on crimes and misdemenors
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Crimes and Misdemeanors: An Unushual Tragedy
Throughout centuries, movies have been defined as either a comedy or a tragedy. It is easy to define a comedy, but a tragedy is much more complex. So the question is what defines a tragedy? According to the great philosopher, Aristotle, a tragedy consists of six defining elements. He says a tragedy must consist of certain characteristics among a movie's plot, characters, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle for it to be a true tragedy. Woody Allen, a phenomenal movies director, states that, "Without any question I think life is tragic. There are oases of comedy within it<|fim_middle|> true tragedy must have some horrible or even evil deed done in the movie. To make it really horrible for the audience, Aristotle suggested that the evil deed should be done to someone important to the tragic hero. This is clearly displayed in the plot of Crimes and Misdemeanors. There is the tragic hero, Judah, who is being threatened by his mistress, Dolores, who intends to tell his wife about their affair which would completely ruin his marriage. As a result, Judah has his mistress murdered, a tragic incident that is done to someone who was once dear to him.
The second most important element of a tragedy according to Socrates is shown among the charters. Socrates claims that each charter in a tragedy has an essential quality to their personality that must be revealed in the plot. The moral purpose of each character must be clear to the audience in order for there to be conflicting feelings among the audience. In Crimes and Misdemeanors, each characters' demeanor is very clear to the audience. Socrates also argues that there are certain characteristics that must exist among the characters. He exclaims that first, no matter who the character is, they must be good in some way. All the characters in Crimes and Misdemeanors have redeeming qualities that makes the audience feel for them. For example, although Judah has his mistress murdered, the audience does not see him as evil. His | . But, when the day is done and it's all over, the news is bad. We come to an unpleasant end." This sums up exactly how his drama film, Crimes and Misdemeanors, plays out. The movie, crimes and demeanors, is a dramatic story that explores whether justice exists among the characters presented in the film. It is a classic drama that does not displays all the defining characteristics of a tragedy yet still ends a tragedy.
According to Socrates the first most important out of the six components of a tragedy is the plot. He said, "All human happiness or misery takes the form of action....Character gives us qualities, but it is in our actions--what we do--that we are happy or miserable." So it is primarily in the plot where we see tragedy unfold. Socrates claims that a true tragedy consists of a few defining features among the plot. There must be either a discovery or a peripety. A discovery is the transformation from ignorance to enlightenment. This usually happens to the main character that starts out naïve and oblivious but then slowly discovers how he has no one but himself to blame for the predicaments he has gotten himself into. A peripety is when the state of things at the conclusion are ironically the opposite of how they were at the beginning of the story. In this case, the main character should go through a change that brings him from happiness to misery. In crimes and misdemeanors, both peripety and discovery is displayed through the protagonist's life. The character, Clifford goes from a content yet oblivious man who is happy making his films even though they will never be successful or profitable. But by the end of the movie he has been enlightened and realizes his marriage is failing and so are the films he makes. Along the way he ends up losing the girl he has been chasing to his condescending brother in law whom he hates. Clifford goes from blissfully ignorant to miserably enlightened. Of course, the plot of | 400 |
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How accounting for mineral sourcing lowered violence in Central Africa
January 18, 2022 |By Katie Gilbert
Mushamua Mweze at work in the Zola Zola mine, Bukavu<|fim_middle|> the mining regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the nine neighboring countries covered by the disclosure rule, relative to those of countries not covered.
"I don't want anyone to think that the conflict minerals disclosure rule is a panacea; it's not," says Even-Tov, who conducted the study with Bok Baik, a professor at Seoul National University, and PhD students Russell Han, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and David Park, of Seoul National University. "But our results show that increased transparency is effective at nudging companies towards responsible actions that are having a real impact."
Shifting toward "conflict-free"
The Enough Project, a nonprofit that advocated for Section 1502, estimates that in 2008, a couple of years before the disclosure rule was passed, armed groups in Central Africa earned $185 million from gold as well as tantalum, tin, and tungsten—together known as 3TG minerals.
Rather than impose sanctions on any country or industry, or directly penalize companies sourcing conflict minerals, the U.S. Congress opted to ratchet up transparency. Section 1502 requires SEC-listed firms to file conflict minerals disclosure reports that reveal whether they source 3TG minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo or any of its nine neighboring countries.
The researchers collected data from over 4,000 minerals disclosure reports published by more than 1,000 companies between 2014 and 2018. Because of the conflict minerals disclosure rule, operators of smelters and refiners tend to know about the origins of the minerals they work with and third-party auditors can flag them for links to conflicts or label them as "conflict-free." Companies are required to conduct due diligence on their supply chains and disclose their findings such as the proportion of conflict-free smelters and refiners in their supply chains.
Responsible sourcing—as measured by the percentage of conflict-free smelters and refiners—improved every year, the researchers found. Over the four-year time period, it nearly doubled, increasing from 44.6% to almost 82%.
Protecting against reputational costs
That raised another important question: Without an enforced penalty for companies that continued to source conflict minerals, what explains such a dramatic shift in behavior?
"We thought it was possible that this came down to perceived reputational cost, which means that employees of the company, customers of the company, and shareholders of the company could be applying pressure," Even-Tov says.
The researchers found that the more public attention a company's conflict minerals report garnered, the stronger its commitment to responsible sourcing became. For every 100 downloads of a company's conflict minerals report, they noted a 1.2% increase in the percentage of conflict-free smelters and refiners and a 4.5% increase in the likelihood that a company would put in place a policy to disassociate from conflict minerals that fund armed groups.
Market reaction also appeared to play a role. Looking at market value over the five days surrounding the publication of a disclosure report, Even-Tov and colleagues found that a one standard-deviation increase in the percentage of conflict-free smelters and refiners that companies sourced from (which amounted to a 24.2% increase the proportion of conflict-free smelters/refiners they used) was associated with a bump of about 0.6% in market value. That equates to $66 million boost for the average company in the sample.
The humanitarian impact
The next question they dug into was whether the new rule was having any bearing on its humanitarian goal of reducing bloodshed. To find out, the researchers drew from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Database to obtain the dates, locations, and types of conflict events between 2010 and 2019.
They divided the entire continent of Africa into roughly ten thousand subnational units and compared changes in conflict incidence around mining areas within covered countries to those in countries not covered by the rule. Conflicts in covered countries' mining regions fell by an average of about 15% after the disclosure rule went into effect, relative to non-covered countries' mining regions. They also found that conflicts had not spilled over into non-mining areas.
Transparency's Delicate Balance
Even-Tov points to these results as robust evidence that the conflict minerals disclosure policy works—and that it should be applied more broadly. For example, the Democratic Republic of Congo supplies most of the world's cobalt, a mineral not currently mentioned in the rule. He believes cobalt should be added as a conflict mineral.
Still, he acknowledges the need for policymakers to strike a delicate balance with laws requiring more disclosure.
"The problem is that disclosure rules don't come without costs," Even-Tov says. "There's the cost of disclosure for companies and that trickles down to consumers. I think we need to consider the costs when we ask for more disclosures."
"It's easy to ask companies to disclose more," he adds, "but what's crucial is to measure the impact the disclosures have. That's what we, as accountants, are endeavoring to do."
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An ambitious change in U.S. accounting rules appears to be helping to reduce violent conflicts in Africa, according to a new study.
The conflict minerals disclosure rule, or Dodd-Frank's Section 1502, required companies as of 2014 to publish detailed reports on their sourcing of tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold. These so-called "conflict minerals," used in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and other devices, have fueled a humanitarian crisis by serving as a major source of revenue for armed groups in Central Africa.
"With Dodd-Frank, the SEC made an unprecedented move by requiring disclosures intended to tackle issues outside of the shareholder-protection realm," says Omri Even-Tov, an assistant professor of accounting at the Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley, and co-author of the study.
The hope was that if consumers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders knew more about the conflicts linked to the mining of minerals in the devices they use every day, they would push companies to change their supply chains—and more importantly, that the changes in companies' mineral-sourcing decisions would reduce funding streams and help alleviate the conflicts.
That seems to be the case. Based on data from the first four years after the conflict minerals disclosure requirement became effective, Even-Tov and colleagues found that companies became substantially more responsible in sourcing minerals. What's more, their analysis found that the number of conflicts decreased by 15% in | 325 |
THE DARK EYES of Beverly Rodgers literally sparkle as she prepares to become Holdenville's first woman mayor next month.
"That will make it all the more interesting," she grins, examining the prospect of presiding over an eight-member, all-male city council.
But Rodgers has lived in a political climate since she was a child. She is the 28-year-old granddaughter of the late James E. Berry, Stillwater, who served for 20 years as lieutenant governor of Oklahoma.
Her father, James W. Rodgers Jr., a Holdenville lawyer, is a past state commander of the American Legion and himself a former Holdenville mayor.
And her mother, Sarah Jane (Berry) Rodgers, whom the mayor-elect recently described affectionately as a "yellow-dog" Democrat, is the immediate past chairman of the Democratic Party in Oklahoma's 3rd District.
But Rodgers, who ran for office as a Democrat, wants to get partisan politics out of Holdenville's municipal government so the city's few registered Republicans can feel they are respresented.
She wants candidates for Holdenville office to run, in effect, as independents (as for example, municipal candidates do in Oklahoma City and many other places). As a matter of fact, Rodgers wants a crack at changing the whole form of municipal government in her city. She's hoping to bring in the city manager concept.
A few doors down Main Street from her office, her father smiles wryly at her plans.
"I couldn't do it when I was mayor and never ran for office again," he chuckles. But then he didn't think his daughter could get elected in the first place.
"If she'd ask me, I'd have told her not to run," he says. "But she didn't ask me. She just did it."
After her successful campaign, in which she tried to knock on every Holdenville door, Rodgers learned that even her politically wise mother would have discouraged her.
"They both admitted after the fact they would have said not to run," she says.
But run she did, beating the closest of her two male opponents by 102 votes March 1 in the heaviest voter turnout in the memory of some residents. Partly because of many younger people registering to vote in a hotly contested chief of police contest, in which the incumbent was defeated, around 2,300 people in the city of approximately 5,500 went to the polls. That is an estimated 65 percent of those of voting age.
The outcome is that Rodgers will be sworn in on April 18 for a four-year term of office.
Does she aspire to higher things, state political office? Like many office holders she replies, "not at this time." And in her case, the reply quite likely is sincere.
She seems intent on solving some of Holdenville's problems.
The water system is so inadequate, she says, that pressure in the lines is so low at time a fire hazard exists in addition to the annoyance of home owners at bath time.
She says Holdenville has lost two of its industries and unemployment has soared to 15 percent. Even before taking office, she's been talking with legislators and congressmen about ways to turn it around.
The main reason she decided to run for mayor, she says, is that she was annoyed.
The mayor-elect, president of one company and secretary-treasurer of another, is a twin. Both are in the business world.
Their father describes them as opposites in appearance, pointing out that Beverly is a brunette and her twin, Rebecca, is a blonde.
With a degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University and with a year of law school at Oklahoma City University behind her, the mayor-elect is president of Oklahoma Independent Land Service, a lease brokerage, and secretary-treasurer of Lungs Inc., a supplier of equipment to hospital and nursing homes. Her twin is a regional representative of International Business Machines, with offices in St. Louis.
James Berry, grandfather of the twins, served as lieutenant governor during the terms of Govs. Marland, Phillips, Kerr, Turner and Murray.
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A lot of it was through Sarah Jane," she told local reporters after her election.
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OKC 365: The Hangar by Group Fly Opens Saturday
Author Shannon Moham Date September 5, 2013
The OKC based streetwear brand Group Fly will be opening the doors to its flagship store on Saturday, September 7.
In 2008, Group Fly founder Vernon Deas started his streetwear brand in the guest bedroom of his house. The brand has come a long way from just a few t-shirt designs. After several successful runs of lines, a few big name collaborations, and even a spot inside Zumiez stores, Group Fly is beginning a new venture; their flagship store The Hangar by Group Fly will open its doors in Midtown.
Group Fly Brand Manager, Dakota Watson has officially been with the brand since May 1 of this year but he has been doing work with Group Fly for about a year. He gave some insight on his position with the brand and what it has been like preparing for the opening.
"My job position at Group Fly consists of everything," Watson said. "I handle design, development, photo sessions, look books, sales, and much more."
The idea behind The Hangar is to provide a boutique experience for streetwear enthusiasts in Oklahoma City. Group Fly will not be the only featured brand in the boutique. Other featured brands include Play Clothes, Black Scale, Mishka, and Fourstar to name a few.<|fim_middle|>"We chose the name "The Hangar" because it ties in with the Tuskegee Airman and the aviation style of Group Fly," Watson said.
"The Tuskegee Airman built everything from the ground up and strived to be better than anyone before or after them. For the mere fact of their perseverance and dedication we decided that we are doing the same."
The grand opening of The Hangar will be September 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The boutique is located in the heart of Midtown at 1116 N. Walker. The festivities will include prizes, live music, food carts and more surprises. And of course there will be apparel and sneakers galore so come out and pick up some merchandise.
Watson says the best part of preparing for the store opening for him and owner Vernon Deas is giving people a chance to see what Group Fly is all about.
"We want this to be a place that creates amazing product, lead people to strive to be a better person, and inspire people to fulfill their dreams and aspirations," said Watson.
"I am excited about sharing the culture and vision."
If you're interested in your brand being featured at The Hangar, contact Dakota Watson at Dakota@GrpFly.com.
© OKC.NET | In addition to more well-known streetwear brands, skateboards, and skate brands will be sold in the store. The Hangar is also rolling out a sneaker consignment program and accepting even more clothing brands.
With help from artist Jerrod Smith of The Society, the set up of The Hangar will mimic a New York boutique style in feel. Smith's custom-made fixtures and designs will make the boutique unlike any other streetwear store in the city.
Group Fly's tagline is "Fly or Die." So it's only fitting that they name their flagship store with that theme in mind.
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Microbes' propensity to attach to both living and in<|fim_middle|> Center for Biofilm Engineering where biofilm control measures are being studied as well as beneficial applications of biofilms in industry, medicine and other areas. | animate surfaces improves their likelihood of survival and proliferation. They produce a sticky material that binds them together and anchors them to the surface forming dense, complex colonies of microorganisms known as biofilm. Biofilms are very common in nature1, especially on water- and food-contact surfaces. The interiors of almost all water distribution systems eventually develop biofilms that may harbor pathogenic microbes and promote metal pipe corrosion, scaling and sediment buildup. Biofilms can discolor water or cause it to take on disagreeable tastes or odors. As the US drinking water infrastructure ages, biofilm control has become a more pressing public health concern.
A recent article in the American Water Works Association journal, Opflow2, notes that monitoring and controlling biofilms is a sustainable practice that helps water treatment plant operators lower both capital and operational costs, maintain aesthetic water quality, and ensure regulatory compliance. The article describes several strategies used to keep biofilms in check. These consist of chemical and physical methods briefly summarized below.
A residual level of disinfectant is essential to help control biofilms, but disinfectant alone cannot penetrate or dissolve a biofilm mass. Reducing levels of nutrients in water can help reduce biofilm growth. "Booster disinfection" could help maintain disinfectant levels throughout the water system and help remove ammonia, which supports the growth of certain bacteria. Changing the disinfection method also could be helpful in controlling biofilms. Chloramines are commonly added to drinking water as a secondary disinfectant to protect water as it journeys from the treatment plant to the tap. More research is needed to ascertain the effectiveness of chloramines on biofilms3.
Physical methods can be effective, especially in addressing "mature," well-developed biofilms. Flushing water through pipes at high velocities, for example, can help remove biofilms from smooth pipe interiors, such as PVC. Biomass may be more difficult to address in pipes with rough interior surfaces or tuberculation. In those cases more aggressive physical methods are used to scour pipe interiors. Pushing a flexible swab with an abrasive outer coating (commonly referred to as a pig) through a pipe by means of hydraulic pressure is one of the most common methods employed to physically remove scale and biofilm. Pigs are currently available in various forms to serve specific purposes including, but not limited to, cleaning, scraping, wiping, brushing, DVD inspection, gauging, and batching. "Ice pigging" is a recently developed technique that utilizes plugs of ice to scour biofilm, scale and sediment from water main interiors. An advantage of ice over conventional pigs is that ice cannot become stuck in a restriction in the pipe bore; it simply melts in a relatively short period of time.
Drinking water quality is influenced by many factors including the characteristics of the source water, treatment methods and distribution system characteristics. Older water infrastructure is usually more vulnerable to contamination through leaks and breaks, which increases the possibility of pathogenic microbes such as Legionella, Giardia and certain amoeba—including possibly Naegleria–entering and becoming established in biofilms and being released into the water supply on an intermittent or ongoing basis.
Controlling biofilms is an important step in delivering high quality water. Given the advanced age of much of our nation's water infrastructure, it is becoming ever more important.
Fred Reiff, P.E., is a retired official from both the U.S. Public Health Service and the Pan American Health Organization, and lives in the Reno, Nevada area.
1Biofilms even exist in the human body in the intestinal tract and as dental plaque.
2Miller, R., Friedman, M., Koci, D. and Moore, R., "Biofilm Control: compliance," Opflow, v. 39, no. 9, September, 2013.
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LIMERICK FC look destined for the promotion/relegation playoff following a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Sligo Rovers at the Markets Field this Friday night.
A brace for Mikey Drennan and a stunner from veteran Raffaele Cretaro cancelled out Shane Duggan's strike.
Blues boss Tommy Barrett said in his programme notes that this game was a must-win, or his side would face the playoff once again.
Therefore, his side's flatness in the opening half will frustrate him. Bar a flurry of half chances evenly split between the teams, the key moment of the first 30 minutes was the introduction of Raffaele Cretaro after Rhys McCabe limped off.
The League of Ireland veteran made an immediate impact –<|fim_middle|>0), Lee-J Lynch, Adam Wixted (Liam Kerrigan, 71); Mikey Drennan. | crossing for Mikey Drennan to score the opening goal of the game, following the winger's cross from the right flank.
Five minutes after the break, Drennan would double his tally from the spot – sending Holland the wrong way.
Duggan pulled one back ten minutes later, but Cretaro's thunderbolt put the game beyond the hosts.
Limerick FC: Tommy Holland; Kilian Cantwell (Shaun Kelly, 46), Eoin Wearen, Killian Brouder (Darren Murphy, 77), Billy Dennehy; Cian Coleman, Shane Duggan; Karl O'Sullivan, Barry Maguire, Will Fitzgerald; Connor Ellis (Danny Morrissey, 53).
Sligo Rovers: Mitchell Beeney; Seamus Sharkey, Patrick McClean, John Mahon, Regan Donelon; Rhys McCabe (Raffaele Cretaro, 31), Jack Keaney; Kris Twardek (Niall Morohan, 9 | 211 |
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The late night talk show host beard-athon (past/present)
A current-day Dave strolls streets of Manhattan. Splash News photo
There's a growth spurt among past and present late night talk show hosts -- and it has nothing to do with how many there are to choose from.
Simply put, beards are busting out all over, led by the above rather shocking and now widely seen picture of a retired David Letterman taking his full-blown facial hair for a walk.
Jon Stewart, who recently left Comedy Central's The Daily Show, has gone the same route. It's often what happens when one no longer has to keep up appearances, is licking some wounds or is between shows.
Conan O'Brien grew a beard while recuperating from his Tonight Show crash. He also wore it for quite a while on his follow-up TBS show.
Stephen Colbert came forth with a notably white facial attachment while biding time between The Colbert Report and his new CBS show. Even Jimmy Fallon went with a beard for a while after returning to his former NBC Late Night show following an extended break.
But beards aren't just for show, tell and shaving any more. Jimmy Kimmel lately is wearing whiskers on the air, as is CBS' new Late Late Show host, James Corden.
Current day bearded laddies Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden.
Late night talk show hosts of yore, such as Jack Paar, Joey Bishop, Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson, went bare-faced under all circumstances (save for the time Johnny returned from a 1985 vacation with a jarring short beard that he ditched after a week). But among the latter day alumni, only Jay Leno has never worn whiskers in public. Consider, though, that this is the ultimate creature of habit, a guy whose very basic off-camera uniform is still a blue denim shirt and jeans.
Conan and Colbert both monkeyed around between shows.
Letterman dared to sport a silver beard on Late Show upon returning in 2008 after a writers' strike. But he quickly had it shaved -- on the air for maximum effect. Generally speaking, late night talkers are reluctant to show even a few specks of gray in their facial accompaniments. After all, that might make them seem older than their shows' advertiser-prized 18-to-49-year-old target audience. It's quite possible that at age 47, Kimmel might be resorting to a little dye to keep up appearances. But for now, he looks very sporty in a beard.
Stewart at the Emmys, Fallon on his old NBC Late Night show.
There's a minority report amid all these bushy looks. Trevor Noah and Larry Wilmore, the men of color who replaced Stewart and Colbert, so far have remained resolutely smooth-faced both off-camera and on-. Not that this is necessarily a permanent state of affairs when it comes to non-white hosts. Arsenio Hall went with a mustache during his first successful go-around as a late night talker. And former TBS late nighter George Lopez has broken out some facial hair since that show was canceled in 2011.
We'll leave you with those images while wondering if any of this means anything at all. For now, though, you're something of a late night outsider if you don't get hairy. Letterman clearly has taken it to the next level in his dotage. But he's always been a tough act to follow anyway.
Code Black is latest candidate to end CBS' long medical drought
Marcia Gay Garden ramrods the ER in Code Black. CBS photo
Premiering: Wednesday, Sept. 30th at 9 p.m. (central) on CBS
Starring: Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie Somerville, Raza Jeffrey, Luis Guzman, Melanie Chandra, Harry M. Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth, William Allen Young
Produced by: Michael Seitzman, David Marshall Grant, Bretty Mahoney, Molly Newman, Ryan McGarry, Marti Noxon, Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Crime dramas? CBS long has had a boatload of 'em, with the CSI and NCIS franchises in particular spinning off multiple successful descendants in the past 15 seasons.
On the medical front, though, that same 15-year span has quickly put these CBS medical hours in the morgue: City of Angels, Presidio Med, 3 lbs, Dr. Vegas, A Gifted Man, Miami Medical and Three Rivers. The network hasn't had a hit hospital drama since Chicago Hope stopped beating in May of 2000.
But you know what they say in the TV profession: "Take two aspirin and pitch me in the morning." Which brings us to Code Black, an unrelentingly urgent series about a Los Angeles ER under a heavier than usual siege of new arrivals. Escapist fare it's not, unless you want to run and hide after reading the opening printed prognosis. "Code Black: An influx of patients so great, there aren't enough resources to treat them. The average ER is in Code Black five times per year. Angels Memorial Hospital in L.A. is in Code Black 300 times per year."
It all starts with playfully gruff senior nurse Jesse Sallander (Luis Guzman) telling a quartet of incoming residents, "I'm your mama." The "daddy" is Dr. Leanne Rorish (Marcia Gay Harden), an all too typical rebel who flaunts procedure and regularly clashes with fellow ER vet Dr. Neal Hudson (Raza Jaffrey). "You're the doctor they want," she sasses him in the early minutes of Wednesday's premiere. "I'm the doctor they need." And in case that doesn't come across, Rorish later informs him, "Sometimes you just gotta be a cowboy, Neal."
Harden is a fine actress, but the show's writers too often give her heavy-handed lines that are the equivalent of cauterizing a head wound with a blow torch.
"You want it straight? Or you want doctor talk?" she asks a hysterical young woman whose father is in very bad shape.
Other supporting characters fare no better. Spunky resident Christa Lorenson (Bonnie Somerville), who's older than her three peers, gives Rorish a dose of her own cliche medicine by telling her, "In my experience, tragedy either softens you or hardens you." The ER's longest-serving doc, Rollie Guthrie (William Allen Young), can't cure his penchant for calling resident Angus Leighton (Harry M. Ford) a "young squire." As in, "Abracadabra. That's why we're here, young squire. Never forget that." Pass the Pepto, please.
The first episode takes place entirely in the frenetic workplace, save for some rather far-fetched ambulance-in-a-traffic-jam heroics by resident Lorenson. Other sights and sounds include a patient vomiting on himself after his badly fractured leg is snapped back into place without anesthetic. Meanwhile, mops are kept very busy sopping up blood.
The patients keep on coming, with the inevitable "Code Black" called during an order-barking feast of chaos.
Things perhaps will calm down somewhat in subsequent weeks, although the title of the series almost ensures at least one weekly trip into full-blown mayhem. Indeed, by the end of the opening hour, Dr. Rorish again finds herself in the grips of another full-blown assault via an apartment fire that's left 22 of its residents in need of immediate treatment. "Daddy" and "Mama" exchange knowing, collegial looks before plunging back in. They're in their element again, even if many viewers at this point might be feeling the urge to check out.
Epilogue: Even with CBS' long history of medical malpractice, there's still cause for hope via less than imposing time slot<|fim_middle|> "the worst humanity has to offer." That should be enough to excite all those otherwise yawning billionaire high rollers.
Although this isn't a flat-out terrible series, don't bet on NBC having a winner opposite fearsome time slot competition from CBS' Thursday Night Football and ABC's How to Get Away with Murder. No one likes those odds.
Fox's Rosewood too often seems built of balsa
Morris Chestnut is front and center in Rosewood. Fox photo
Premiering: Wednesday, Sept. 23rd at 7 p.m. (central) on Fox
Starring: Morris Chestnut, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Gabrielle Dennis, Lorraine Toussaint, Anna Konkle, Domenick Lombardozzi
Produced by: Todd Harthan, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen
Morris Chestnut's Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr. strides through Miami with the same abundant confidence and swagger as Dwayne Johnson's Spencer Strasmore does in HBO's Ballers.
They also share super-muscular torsos and serious medical issues that could someday punch them out. It even looks as though the same very raucous party yacht has been rented for both series. Other than that . . .
In Fox's Rosewood, the title character is a showy "private pathology consultant" with big self-congratulatory billboards about town. Strasmore is a mere sports agent tending to spoiled multi-millionaire football players. But both series bank heavily on their leading man's larger-than-life persona. Johnson's is already entrenched while Chestnut is still trying to build himself up.
Wednesday's Rosewood premiere, as a lead-in to Fox's all-powerful Empire, clicks sporadically without ever really humming. Rosewood's deductions, both at crime scenes and in his state-of-the-art Magic City Lab, are reeled off to the point of absurdity. After just "one lap around the body," he determines that a hooker accused of pushing a middle-aged guy off a balcony should be immediately released because the dead man actually did himself in.
It's all about as believable as me saying, "Aha, your very pungent bad breath proves that you ate a limburger cheese sandwich and washed it down with buttermilk before your repulsed blind date quickly ditched you. You then reflexively stalked and killed her because your domineering mommy taught you since birth that all women are no good and only want to hurt you. You again were filled with self-loathing for not listening to her. So your guilt is palpable. And damn, here's a breath mint."
Rosewood initially clashes with a veteran cop who keeps fending him off and then giving in. But his principal foil is detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz), a saucy import from New York City who wears tank tops on the job, talks as though she's always speaking into a megaphone and has no use for Rosewood until, of course, she does.
Villa's also very handy with her fists, subduing suspects and bad guys with the greatest of ease while Rosewood looks on approvingly when not spouting medical mumbo jumbo. A poor sap named JuJu initially balks at talking until she literally twists his arm before adding, "Now you're gonna tell me everything you know. Otherwise I'm gonna drag you back to the jacuzzi and baptize your shifty ass in a very unChristian sort of way."
Supporting characters include Rosewood's sister and lab mate, Pippy (Gabrielle Dennis); their demanding mom, Donna (Lorraine Toussaint); and Pippy's co-worker/fiancee, Tara Milly (Anna Konkle). The latter is taking pole-dancing lessons in preparation for the couple's honeymoon. Rosewood somewhat amiably grimaces.
The premiere episode's central mystery is the death of a former student in Mama Donna's music class. "Son, this girl was special. She had a gift," Rosewood is told. So there's no way she could have died in a simple car accident. It had to have been murder.
Well, yes it was. And the climactic capture of the killer is loopier than the byplay and deductions leading up to it. Villa starts to thaw, but not without still playing at least a little hard to get when Rosewood proposes a partnership.
"You're oil, I'm water," she retorts. "And we got lucky." Give it up, girl.
Publicity materials for Rosewood include a "Dear press member" come-on from Todd Harthan, the series' creator and co-executive producer.
"In the simplest of terms," he says, "Rosewood is a fun procedural drama wherein Rosewood and Villa solve incredible crimes with style, wit, sex appeal and a heavy dose of fast-paced banter, though we'll let you guys decide if we pulled that off."
Based on the opening episode, this guy is inclined to think they haven't. Rosewood can be fun in spots, but more often is way over-cooked. "I like to inspire and be inspired by everything around me," Rosewood proclaims. So far that's just not happening for me.
Another night, another movie knockoff with CBS' Limitless
Brian Finch is on NZT and also on the run in Limitless. CBS photo
Premiering: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 9 p.m. (central) on CBS
Starring: Jake McDorman, Jennifer Carpenter, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Hill Harper
Produced by: Craig Sweeney, Alex Kurtzman, Bradley Cooper, Roberto Orci, Heather Kadin, Marc Webb, Todd Phillips, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Tom Forman
CBS proved to be much quicker than Fox in turning a man-on-the-run feature film into a weekly offshoot.
Fox's Minority Report, which premiered Monday, lags well behind the same-named, 2002 Steven Spielberg-directed movie. CBS' Limitless, launching on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, is fairly quick on the heels of the 2011 film that starred Bradley Cooper as a stressed but empowered user of the super brain-boosting drug NZT.
The TV version lists Cooper as a co-executive producer and includes a cameo by the now high wattage big-screen star. It otherwise mainly has only NZT in common, even though Cooper is playing the same character, Eddie Mora. Except he's become Senator Edward Mora and in effect is assuming the role played in the movie by Robert De Niro. So will the real Eddie Mora sign in, please? Yes, and he's in the person of Brian Finch (Jake McDorman), a restive 28-year-old who once aspired to be a rock music god but lately has only the blues.
Limitless begins with Brian running from a passel of New York City law enforcers and taking them on a chase through -- what else? -- the subway system. FBI agent Rebecca Harris (Jennifer Carpenter from Dexter) gets the drop on him before Brian stares her down and also stops an oncoming train in its tracks. It's then flashback time, with Brian narrating the sad tale of what a loser he was until NZT popped into his life and made him a mental giant.
He's shlepping along as a temporary file clerk when a former bandmate named Eli spots him. He's since become a prosperous investment banker via the miracles wrought by NZT. Here, try one. The new brainiac Brian -- at least until the drug wears off -- quickly figures that "the world is mine. I just have to decide what to do with it."
One of his first steps is playing rapid-fire electric guitar on the street. Hey, it's not that great a solo, but NYC lookers-on respond with an ovation befitting Eric Clapton in his prime. Or Jimmy Page if you prefer. John Mayer maybe?
Meanwhile, Brian's dad is afflicted with a mysterious illness after collapsing during one of those big family dinners that only happen these days on CBS in general and Blue Bloods in particular. Can Brian diagnose him? And how about that murder being pinned on him after he finds Eli dead?
The cliche dialogue starts to pile on as Limitless weaves its way through a thicket of sub-plots. His unfulfilled son may have been receptive to the lure of NZT, Brian's dad tells Carpenter's investigating agent Rebecca. But he can assure her of one thing: "Our son is not a murderer." Well, OK then.
Cooper's character, who's thinking about running for president, is first seen via a piercing, movie star-befitting extreme closeup. "It's about time you and me talked," he tells a woozy hospitalized Brian.
Mora has much more of the NZT that Brian has come to rely on. But there's an undisclosed price to all of that. Brian also is being tugged and pulled by Rebecca. She sees him as an NZT-powered indispensable asset to the FBI and convinces stern boss "Naz" Pouran (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) to think likewise.
"Just don't lie to me. Ever," says Rebecca, who of course has her own traumatic past. As for dad? "I'm proud of you, kid," he says, quoting from the connect-the-dots drama 101 manual.
Limitless might have just enough going for it to keep CBS viewers from opting out after enjoying their weekly NCIS fix of the original and its New Orleans-set spinoff. The first episode is a cut or two better than so-so, with Cooper's brief but pivotal appearance something that many opening night viewers might be willing to wait on.
Don't get too used to him, though. His "recurring" character likely will drop in only during a single ratings "sweeps" episode in November, February and May. Cooper has a financial investment in this TV version. But he doesn't need NZT to deduce that too much episodic TV of this caliber could diminish his still very potent box office appeal.
The Muppets gives ABC a big brand name in a challenging "mockumentary" setting
No further introductions necessary. It's The Muppets. ABC photo
Premiering: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 7 p.m. (central) on ABC
Starring: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and many, many more
Produced by: Bill Barretta, Bill Prady, Debbie McClellan, Randall Einhorn, Bob Kushnell, Kyle Laughlin
The Walt Disney Company has owned the rights to The Muppets since early 2004. So what took so long to turn Jim Henson's timeless creations into the stars of a new weekly TV show?
As co-executive producer Bill Prady recently told TV critics, the idea was pitched -- and rejected -- about eight years ago. Network executives are always coming and going, though. And in February of this year, the Muppets people found a newer and very receptive batch at Disney-owned ABC.
Problem is, they wanted the show now and not later. Prady says he balked but acquiesced. Based on the first two episodes made available for review, the gaggle of fuzzy wuzzys is still a little rough around the edges. But the more adult "mockumentary" Muppets are still safe to view for the whole family (even if fewer and fewer watch TV that way anymore) without fear of accelerating anyone's ascent to puberty.
The big "news" over the summer was the breakup of Kermit and Miss Piggy after the level-headed frog finally got fed up with her diva ways and means. But he's still around to produce her "Up Late with Miss Piggy" talk show. Which is a show within a show on The Muppets, where backstage machinations, out-of-pocket personal lives and talk-to-the-camera sidebars form the bulk of the first two half-hour episodes.
The second, with featured guest appearances by Josh Groban and Jay Leno, is better than Tuesday's opener. That's better than the other way around.
Tuesday's premiere, which leads off ABC's prime-time lineup, deploys Elizabeth Banks and Tom Bergeron, longtime host of the network's Dancing with the Stars. A subplot follows Fozzie Bear's new romance with a human woman whose father emphatically is not for it. Jere Burns, very villainous on Justified, gets off a good line at the dinner table, semi-whispering loud enough for all to hear, "Likes the salmon. What a surprise."
The Miss Piggy show's set manager, Bobo, is another bear who stands out. He's much burlier and bigger than Fozzie, going about his job in an amusingly laconic way. Old coot critics Statler and Waldorf are also in residence, this time carping from the studio audience instead of a balcony perch.
Post-Miss Piggy, Kermit has a new girlfriend named Denise, who's also a pig. But little is done with this in Episode 1 and Denise isn't a part of next week's show.
The Muppets obviously has a built-in brand name and likely will be fairly heavily sampled in the early going. Its humor remains fairly gentle, although some younger viewers might wonder what's going on early in Episode 2. That's when Zoot, who plays the horn in Miss Piggy's house band, Electric Mayhem, is told "No dirty drawings" during a staff meeting.
"Oh. Maybe I can make it into a saxophone," he deadpans. Think about it.
Not that The Muppets wouldn't still be evicted from the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim lineup for being way too tame. The problem, at least for now, is whether the show can find a happy medium between sharpening itself without resorting to any crude or unduly cutting humor. These first two episodes are watchable enough, with next week's half-hour hitting on a fairly novel way to short-circuit a gooey Groban-Miss Piggy relationship that calms her tempestuous temperament but compromises her show.
As usual, put-upon Kermit ends up being the idea man, er, frog. He needs a pod-cast.
Fox's Scream Queens can leave a nasty taste
Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis and the less than subtle but attention-getting marketing campaign for Scream Queens. Fox photo
Premiering: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 7 p.m. (central) on Fox with back-to-back episodes
Starring: Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Nasim Pedrad, Keke Palmer, Billie Lourd, Glen Powell, Diego Boneta, Niecy Nash, Nick Jonas
Produced by: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall
Chanel Oberlin has a mouth on her. And it spews hatred, racism, put-downs and self-entitlement that could do more harm to "impressionable" viewers than the recurring killings and other brutalities in Scream Queens.
Fox bills it as a "comedy-horror murder-mystery" that arrives on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd with a special two-hour premiere. The opening visual, in a 1995 flashback, is a closeup of a sorority sister's very bloody palms. "Did you just get your period all over yourself?" she's asked.
That's actually one of the tamer passages in this latest unbridled TV series from Ryan Murphy. His creations include Nip/Tuck, the American Horror Story franchise and Glee, an out-of-character sedative from a guy who seems to greatly prefer pushing kinky to the max under the auspices of "adult content."
Scream Queens is not without grim, guilty pleasures or even a sense of fun. Still, its hate-language can be all too palpable, with Chanel (a very vivid performance by Emma Roberts) verbally chainsawing anyone who's deemed beneath her or in her way.
An obese maid is dubbed "White Mammy" and a "chubby old Nazi" before some heavy-duty physical harm kicks in.
Mexicans are several times slammed as basically sub-human and a hapless Kappa Kappa Tau pledge is nicknamed "Deaf Taylor Swift." Furthermore, "like all deaf people, she has horrible halitosis."
Chanel's world view boils down to this: "If Dean Munsch gets her way, Kappa is going to be filled with fatties and ethnics."
Dean Cathy Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis) quickly emerges as Chanel's arch foe, promising to reform Wallace University's most popular sorority by freeing it from the tyrannical grip of a diva and her "minions," Chanels 2 through 5. "You represent everything that is wrong with young girls nowadays," Munsch says during their first big face-off.
But the dean is hardly Mother Theresa. On the contrary she can be demonic, duplicitous and super-caustic. "I'm gonna barf on your face unless you get out of here," she tells a self-anointed Big Man on Campus named Chad Radwell (Glen Powell) after judging him very lousy in the sack. But Chad's a complete jerk, so have at him,
Glee alum Lea Michele is also around -- in a neck brace -- as a poor sap of a pledge named Hester. "She smells like hot dog water," says Chanel.
The fresh-faced new girl in town is Grace Gardener (Skyler Samuels). She wants to infiltrate Kappa Kappa Tau and expose its many misdeeds with help from coffee shop worker Pete Martinez (Diego Boneta), who otherwise sees himself as an investigative reporter. Nick Jonas drops in as Chad's younger brother, Boone, who's gay and on the receiving end of a jaw-dropping retort from Chanel in Tuesday night's second hour.
On the other hand, guest star Niecy Nash is loads of fun as a less than accomplished campus guard named Denise Hemphill. And another guest performer, Ariana Grande as Chanel #2, gets into a riotous text-messaging showdown with her would-be killer, a man or woman who prowls the campus in a devil's costume. It all ends with a nifty twist that few likely will see coming -- even if it makes no sense because how would this person ever be able to convince all these people that . . .
No one is quite what they seem in Scream Queens, where the identity of a mystery baby is also up in the air. It's a very energetic two-hour premiere replete with cartoonish screams and schemes. But a cesspool runs through it in the person of the noxious Chanel. It's understood she's a thoroughly mean girl. Unfortunately, we live in fractious times where some of the younger viewers being recruited for Scream Queens might instead see her as something of a heroic Donna Trump.
It all bears watching. One can roll with Scream Queens to a point. But is it all just harmless fun? Perhaps not during those times when Chanel is steeped in bigotry and stripped of any self-awareness.
"You're an awful person," she's told.
"Maybe," Chanel agrees. "But I'm rich and I'm pretty. So it doesn't really matter."
It's one thing to love to hate a villain. But Scream Queens really does seem to be more complicated and problematic than that.
HBO, Samberg are winning combo at Primetime Emmys
A ripe Andy Samberg after one year of binge-watching in his bathroom-less "TV Viewing Bunker." Repulsed Jon Hamm later cheered up after winning his first Emmy in 16 tries. Photo: Ed Bark
Winning 14 Emmys and more than half of those awarded Sunday night, HBO reasserted itself as the lord and master of this domain after limping away from last year's ceremony with just four statues.
The premium cable network's dominance included first time wins for Game of Thrones and Veep in the climactic best drama and comedy series categories, plus six Emmys for Olive Kitteridge, including for best limited series. Veep's win ended Modern Family's run of five straight years as best comedy. The ABC show was bidding to become the first ever to win six consecutive Emmys in this category.
The closest rival network, Comedy Central, received four Emmys, three of them for The Daily Show in Jon Stewart's last season as host. Last year's top winner, CBS, dropped from five to just one for repeat winner Alison Janney in Mom. Host network Fox was shut out, as was NBC last year in that line of duty.
The biggest and by far the most popular non-repeat winner was Jon Hamm, who finally prevailed in his last chance to be honored as the iconic Don Draper in AMC's Mad Men. Hamm had been nominated a grand total of 15 times without a win before at last hearing his name called in triumph on his 16th try.
"There has been a terrible mistake, clearly," he joked after a standing ovation.
Still, the emotional high point may have been Tracy Morgan's first television appearance since his long recuperation from a June 2014 car wreck caused by an inattentive truck driver. Morgan, who is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live on Oct. 17th, presented the final award of the night for best drama series.
"I was ecstatic to learn I wasn't the one who messed up," Morgan said.
Uza Aduba, who plays Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in Netflix's Orange Is the New Black, became the first actress to win an Emmy for the same role in both comedy and drama. That's because OITNB switched categories this year. Only one actor, Ed Asner, has turned this trick, winning as Lou Grant in both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant.
Host Andy Samberg, in his opening monologue, noted that Aduba would be the "the new Ed Asner" if she won again as "Crazy Eyes."
Another black actress, Viola Davis, made Emmy history by becoming the first to win an Emmy as best actress in a drama series. Davis, star of ABC's How to Get Away with Murder, bested Taraji P. Henson of Fox's Empire, who also would have made history.
Another African-American actress, Regina King, received an Emmy as best supporting actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her performance in ABC's American Crime.
Amazon Prime broke through with its first two major Emmys, including a best actor in a comedy series trophy for Jeffrey Tambor as Mort turned Maura Pfefferman.
Samberg turned out to be a winning host, beginning with an opening short film tied to the theme of "So Many Shows and So Little Time." So he hunkered down in his "TV Viewing Bunker," emerging after a year of catchup viewing as ripe, bearded, bedraggled happy camper. Samberg's co-stars included Hamm, Kerry Washington of Scandal and Bob Odenkirk of Better Call Saul.
His monologue had several deft zingers, with Samberg noting that Paula Deen now is competing on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Still, "if I wanted to see an intolerant lady dance," he added, "I would've gone to one of Kim Davis's four weddings." The reference was to the Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue licenses for same-sex marriages.
Samberg also congratulated Emmy voters for their diverse selection of nominees. "Racism is over," he proclaimed. "Don't fact-check that."
He ended with a flourish: "All right, let's give away some mother-humpin' Emmys!"
HBO ended up winning 14 of the 26, followed by Comedy Central (4); ABC and Amazon Prime (2 each); and AMC, CBS, NBC and Neftlix (one each).
Here are the specifics:
Drama series -- Game of Thrones (HBO)
Comedy series -- Veep (HBO)
Limited series -- Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
Reality competition series -- The Voice (NBC)
Variety talk series -- The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Variety sketch series -- Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central)
Actor, drama series -- Jon Hamm, Mad Men (AMC)
Actor, comedy series -- Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent (Amazon Prime)
Actor, limited series or movie -- Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
Supporting actor, drama series -- Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones (HBO)
Supporting actor, comedy series -- Tony Hale, Veep (HBO)
Supporting actor, limited series or movie -- Bill Murray, Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
Actress, drama series -- Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)
Actress, comedy series -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep (HBO)
Actress, limited series or movie -- Frances McDormand, Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
Supporting actress, drama series -- Uza Aduba, Orange Is the New Black (Netflix)
Supporting actress, comedy series -- Allison Janney, Mom (CBS)
Supporting actress, limited series or movie -- Regina King, American Crime (ABC)
Directing, drama series -- Game of Thrones (HBO)
Writing, drama series -- Game of Thrones (HBO)
Directing, limited series or movie -- Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
Writing, limited series or movie -- Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
Directing, comedy series -- Transparent (Amazon Prime)
Writing, comedy series -- Veep (HBO)
Directing, variety series -- The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Writing, variety series -- The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Uncle Barky's Emmy picks
Your Emmy Awards host is first-timer Andy Samberg. Fox photo
"Television's Biggest Night" (why do they keep saying that?) returns Sunday in the form of the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Fox is the carrier this time, with the network's Brooklyn Nine-Nine star, Andy Samberg, hosting something of consequence for the first time ever. It all starts at 7 p.m. (central) opposite a Sunday Night Football matchup -- Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks -- that almost assuredly will out-draw the Emmys in the national Nielsen ratings.
Still, some of the major categories are intriguing. And a little history could be made if ABC's Modern Family wins the Best Comedy Series Emmy for the sixth year in a row. No show has ever done that.
OK, let's get to the marquee contests and my fearless but often wrong picks. Caveat: I've had a grudge against Emmy voters ever since CBS' Lonesome Dove got skunked in all the major categories at the 1990 ceremony. So who knows what they'll do this time?
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Modern Family (ABC)
Veep (HBO)
Louie (FX)
Silicon Valley (HBO)
Transparent (Amazon Prime)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)
Comment: Momentum, spearheaded by the Caitlyn Jenner groundswell and no small amount of Hollywood-style political correctness, is definitely on the side of Transparent. Plus, this is a very good series fronted Jeffrey Tambor as Mort turned Maura Pfefferman. So I think it's the winner, with Veep also having a shot and Modern Family a long shot this time.
Mad Men (AMC)
House of Cards (Netflix)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Homeland (Showtime)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
Orange is the New Black (Netflix)
Comment: Hard to say. Voters might want to honor Mad Men's final season. Or maybe Homeland for a big rebound in Season 4. Might Game of Thrones finally break through? I wish it would, but probably not because some critics declared its latest season to be unforgivably violent. Besides, they killed Jon Snow. My personal pick would be Better Call Saul, which proved to be a superb Breaking Bad prequel in its first season. But I think the sentiment for Mad Men will carry the day.
BEST LIMITED SERIES
American Horror Story: Freak Show (FX)
Olive Kitteridge (HBO)
The Honorable Woman (Sundance TV)
Wolf Hall (PBS)
American Crime (ABC)
Comment: Gonna go with Olive Kitteridge, although the little-seen Honorable Woman likewise would be a fine choice.
Bessie (HBO)
Grace of Monaco (Lifetime)
Hello Ladies: The Movie (HBO)
Killing Jesus (National Geographic Channel)
Nightingale (HBO)
Agatha Christie's Poirot: Curtain, Poirot's Last Case
Comment: In an extremely thin category, Bessie looks like the clear choice.
LEAD ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Kyle Chandler, Bloodline (Netflix)
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom (HBO)
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan (Showtime)
Comment: It's a borderline felony that Hamm has never won for his iconic role of ad man Don Draper. This is the last chance to rectify that. And this time around, the chances for Hamm look pretty good. He would get the night's biggest applause and undoubtedly deliver a memorable speech. Team Hamm all the way.
LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA SERIES
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)
Taraji P. Henson, Empire (Fox)
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black (BBC America)
Comment: The battle is between Henson and Davis, either of whom would be the first African-American woman to ever win in this category. I'll give Henson the edge. She blasted through the screen as Cookie Lyons in Fox's runaway midseason hit.
LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie (Showtime)
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central)
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie (Netflix)
Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback (HBO)
Comment: Schumer is the hot commodity at the moment and has to be considered the favorite. But I'm going with a Tomlin upset, although both Louis-Dreyfus and Falco have won several times before and can never be counted out.
LEAD ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Louie C.K., Louie
Anthony Anderson, black-ish (ABC)
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes (Showtime)
Will Forte, The Last Man Standing (Fox)
William H. Macy, Shameless (Showtime)
Don Cheadle, House of Lies (Showtime)
Comment: I'd be shocked -- shocked, I tell you -- if Tambor doesn't win this one.
LEAD ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Timothy Hutton, American Crime
Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge
David Oyelowo, Nightingale
Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall
Adrien Brody, Houdini (History)
Ricky Gervais, Derek (Netflix)
Comment: Rylance likely will win for his very pensive performance as Thomas Cromwell. But I'd prefer to see Jenkins step to the stage.
LEAD ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman
Queen Latifah, Bessie
Emma Thompson, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (PBS)
Comment: This category is loaded. My personal choice is Huffman, who played against type and was superb in American Crime. Besides, Lange has won enough. Gyllenhaal, McDormand and Queen Latifah also would be worthy choices. And in the end, I think QL gets the nod.
NBC's Blindspot gets its tattoos on
Welcome to New York via the new drama series Blindspot. NBC photo
Premiering: Monday, Sept. 21st at 9 p.m. (central) on NBC
Starring: Jaimie Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton, Audrey Esparza, Rob Brown, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Ukweli Roach, Ashley Johnson
Produced by: Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Mark Pellington
Wentworth Miller sported a big batch of tattoos as the jailed Michael Scofield on Fox's Prison Break. But his body of work can't nearly match the head-to-toe illustrated woman on NBC's new drama series Blindspot.
Her name is Jane Doe for now. And she first emerges dazed, confused and nude from a duffel bag left on the sidewalks of New York during the early minutes of this puzzlement.
Meanwhile, in rural Kentucky, a prototypical hillbilly oaf is holding a woman and her baby at gunpoint in a ramshackle abode. Short-spoken FBI agent Kurt Weller (Sullivan Stapleton) leads a team that quickly subdues him. Now that his bonafides have been established, Weller is summoned back to NYC for a look-see at a woman (played by Jaimie Alexander) who "knows what music is but doesn't remember The Beatles." Or probably even The Troggs.
That's what happens when you're injected with Zeta Interactive Protein, whose byproduct is supposedly permanent amnesia. It's a far bigger predicament for this tattooed lady than James Stockdale faced at the 1992 vice presidential debate, when he plaintively asked at the outset, "Who am I? Why am I here?"
At least Stockdale knew for sure that he was Ross Perot's out-of-the-blue running mate. Jane knows nothing, particularly how the top of her back came to be emblazoned with "Kurt Weller FBI." He's also perplexed, saying multiple times during the Monday, Sept. 21st premiere, "I don't know yet."
Viewers apparently otherwise will be treated to the featured tattoo of the week. For starters, it's some Chinese etchings behind one of Jane's ears. Translated, they provide an address and a date. Which springs the jaunty Weller into action after insisting that Jane stay behind. No she won't. Yes she will. No she won't . . . She comes along and of course proves to be of invaluable help.
Back at FBI headquarters, boss lady Bethany Mayfair (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) barks out orders before discovering a mysterious file. In the field, Weller and Jane are having all kinds of adventures and mishaps, some of them pretty damned convoluted.
Blindspot is very similar to NBC's Blacklist in terms of apprehending a bad guy of the week while peeling away bits and pieces of a mysterious origin story. A black-and-white flashback near episode's end offers a pretty big first clue before Weller intones, "Well, one thing's for sure. Someone likes playing games. And it's only the beginning."
Dialogue of that caliber just isn't going to cut it. Nor is a closing sequence straight out of the scenes-we've-seen-countless-times-before playbook.
Blindspot has an initially intriguing premise and a compelling co-lead in Alexander. But there's also some Silly Putty in play here, with Weller's hard-charging man of action at times laughably intense amid all this oh-so deadly serious business.
Through it all, Jane is regularly naked while the show's agile camera and lighting personnel keep her PG-rated for fear of alienating any broadcast network sponsors. As usual, it's fine to show a knife to the throat and some kicks to the head. Come to think of it, that's what the first episode's plot sometimes feels like, too.
Life in Pieces amuses outside the traditional CBS sitcom format
James Brolin and Dianne Wiest are the patriarchs of Life in Pieces. CBS photo
Premiering: Monday, Sept. 21st at 7:30 p.m. (central) on CBS
Starring: Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, Colin Hanks, Zoe Lister-Jones, Angelique Cabral, Thomas Sadoski, Betsy Brandt, Ban Bakkedahl, Niall Cunningham, Holly J. Barrett, Giselle Eisenberg
Produced by: Justin Adler, Aaron Kaplan, Jason Winer, Jeff Morton
Resemblances to Modern Family are purely intentional in CBS' Life in Pieces, which begins episodes with the printed promise of "One big family. Four short stories. Every week."
CBS has even gone the extra step of making Life in Pieces a single-cam comedy without any audience guffaws or laugh track sweeteners. That's not at all the Eye network's DNA, but one can't mimic a five-time Emmy champ without giving it the ol' Full Monty.
Only the opening episode has been made available for review. That's enough to form a first but hardly lasting impression. So far, pretty good in this case, with the second mini-tale playing strongest while the final one has its moments -- including family patriarch John Short (James Brolin) in a coffin during the course of celebrating his 70th birthday with his own faux funeral.
Brolin and Dianne Wiest, who plays Joan Short, are the well-seasoned pros in a show that also includes capable junior partners Colin Hanks (Fargo), Betsy Brandt (Parenthood), Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom), Zoe Lister Jones (New Girl) and Dan Bakkedahl (Veep).
Hanks and Lister Jones are Greg Short and his wife, Jen, who begin the second story with her delivery of their first child. Jen's vajayjay (thanks for coining that term, Grey's Anatomy) is left decidedly worse for wear, so "don't look down there" for a while, a doctor orders. Greg is told to soothe the area with a plastic glove filled with frozen water.
Laughs ensue -- yes, they really do -- after Jen can't resist taking a peek and ending up horrified. But all's well when this little gem ends with Jen cooing, "Yeah. Mommy likes that."
The premiere episode begins with the Shorts' only unmarried offspring, Matt (Sadoski), having a promising first date with Colleen (Angelique Cabral). Jordan Peele of Comedy Central's Key & Peele has a cameo in this shortest and least amusing of the four vignettes.
Story No. 3, subtitled "College Tour," finds Heather Short (Brandt) and her husband, Tim (Bakkedahl), escorting their only son on a campus visit. He's mortified and embarrassed, of course, particularly when mom insists he take the sandwich she made for him. The parents then repair to a hotel with their two pre-teen daughters in a segment that's fairly predictable but still clicks.
For closers, Brolin's John Short tries to bask in his kids' and grandkids' eulogies while his wife festers. After the festivities, he discovers that laying in the casket "feels really good on my back." But uh-oh. Cue some climactic broad humor.
Life in Pieces isn't always a stitch but is nicely sewn together. CBS' biggest obstacle may be its complete failure to date with un-juiced comedies. All of its latter day hits -- Everybody Loves Raymond, Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory among them -- have utilized the so-called traditional "live before a studio audience" format, to which the network has stubbornly clung.
So will the generally older CBS audience buy into this crazy-quilt aberration? Life in Pieces offers some very good reasons to walk on the wild side and let the laughs come without any in-show inducements. Whether that's still asking too much is one of the new season's more intriguing open questions.
Fox's Minority Report looks great and plays well, too
Futuristic crime-stoppers Dash and detective Lara Vega. Fox photo
Premiering: Monday, Sept. 21st at 8 p.m. (central) on Fox
Starring: Meagan Good, Stark Sands, Wilmer Valderrama, Nick Zano, Daniel London, Laura Regan, Li Jun Li, Zhane Hall
Produced by: Max Borenstein, Kevin Falls, Steven Spielberg, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey
Production-wise, Fox's Minority Report looks handsomer than either Rob Lowe or John Stamos, the venerable hunks fronting the network's two new fall sitcoms.
The two leads and opening story line aren't bad either, making this continuation of the hit 2002 Steven Spielberg movie an eye-popping blend of futuristic special effects and content that's also worth watching.
Unlike CBS' upcoming Limitless (Sept. 22nd), there's no splashy cameo from the movie's leading man. But Bradley Cooper has a financial stake as a co-executive producer of TV's Limitless while Minority Report star Tom Cruise is completely uninvolved with the Fox reboot.
The new Minority Report is set in 2065, 11 years after the original. A controversial Pre-Crime initiative, in which three tightly secured Pre-Cognitives fingered murderers before they could murder, has been outlawed for reasons that aren't entirely explained. Free at last, Dash (Stark Sands), his fraternal twin brother, Arthur (Nick Zano) and their older sister, Agatha (Laura Regan) are sent to a sequestered island of no return. But you know how that goes.
Dash is the series' central Pre-Cog, and Sands plays him winningly as something of a skittish nerd who's still traumatized by his oft-grisly visions but figures he has to do something about them. His skeptical ally is homicide detective Lara Vega (Meagan Good), who's trying to make her own mark while fellow detective Will Blake (Wilmer Valderrama) strives to keep her underfoot. The show's producers have outfitted Lara in tight leather outfits that accentuate her imposing cleavage. Even in the tech-pop future, some things never get old. That also includes The Simpsons, still playing on a big-screen TV.
The premiere episode's intended murder victim is a former Super Bowl 87 Most Valuable Player who's now a high-wattage politician. His former team is the Washington Red Clouds. Some things change for the better.
Dash and Lara end up being a well-suited team with senses of urgency and humor. There's a nifty little sight gag after Dash repeatedly whispers to her, "I wouldn't stand there." It turns out he can see all kinds of future developments.
Minority Report also briefly introduces Dash's comparatively haughty brother, who "only cares about himself. And everything comes with a price." Big sis Agatha is a more ethereal presence in a robe that looks like a more fashion-conscious Snuggie.
Fox is pairing Minority Report with an amped-up second season of Gotham while sending former Monday night incumbent Sleepy Hollow to Thursdays. It looks like a solid one-two punch of crisp, stylized cop dramas that are visually resplendent without losing sight of character development.
For starters, Stephen Colbert's Late Show has some strong finishing kicks
Stephen Colbert in opening minutes of opening night. Photo: Ed Bark
Stephen Colbert now has five shows and counting as host of the CBS Late Show. So here's a little advice -- unsolicited, of course -- on how he could do better by both the audience and himself.
First off, dial yourself down a notch while also making more room for the guests you've been promoting. Because some of those guests, particularly the second-billed ones, have been unique to the latter day late night terrain. And they also bring out your formidable off-the-cuff interviewing skills because there are no pre-scripted comedy bits to service.
Instead, Colbert has opted to overly showcase himself in the early going. OK, it's fine if you want to dance a little with bandleader Jon Baptiste in the opening seconds. For an always impeccably tailored, 51-year-old white dude, you've still got some solid moves.
But after what so far have been relatively brief monologues, does Colbert really need to be his own "Joining me" announcer rather than leaving those duties to an off-camera pitchman or on-camera sidekick (neither of which he has so far)? That smacks a little too much of "I'm Stephen Colbert and you're not."
The host also spends a lot of time on his own prepared comedy pieces before getting to the two guests at hand plus a musical performance. All of the late night hosts do at least one set piece before welcoming anyone. But Colbert seems to over-do it at times with multiple Colbert-centric riffs. Some have been better than others. Still, while Colbert indulges himself, rival Jimmy Fallon has been getting to his top-billed guests in considerably quicker fashion. Even if, in Fallon's case, it's only to play a game with them.
Case in point: last Wednesday, the Tonight Show host knew he had a big winner in pal Justin Timberlake. So while Colbert tarried before bringing on Scarlett Johansson, Fallon rolled out Timberlake and roared to a resounding ratings victory while Colbert's second-night ratings fell off 35 percent nationally and more than 50 percent in D-FW. Maybe that was something of an aberration. But Fallon and his show's producers showed some show biz savvy on that night by going for the jugular while Colbert opted to wear a big furry hat with a pointed red top for an overlong and decidedly less than hilarious string of "The hat has spoken!" pronouncements.
Here's another dilemma, though. Big star guests are supposed to be ratings magnets while the closing portions are left to lesser names. But in the majority of cases, the second tier guests on Late Show have left viewers like me wanting more while the segments with Johansson, George Clooney and even Amy Schumer were at best so-so.
The notable exception came Thursday night, when Late Show's featured guest, Vice President Joe Biden, made news not with any presidential candidacy declarations but with a string of emotional memories of his late son, Beau. Staunch political partisans will contend that a deferential Colbert almost kneeled in Biden's presence. But if you step back, this was television at its most compelling, with the vice president speaking at length from his gut while his host had the good sense to stay out of the way and mostly listen.
On the other hand, I also wanted to hear more from Colbert's second guest that night, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. The host challenged him while also getting in more than a few deft ad-libs. The same could be said of the opening night interview with Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush and with Wednesday's No. 2 guest, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk.
On Monday night, featured guest Emily Blunt proved to be fun and engaging. Still, how often do you get a U.S. Supreme Court justice to do a late night talk show? Stephen Breyer was there on behalf of his new book. But Colbert intelligently and also humorously questioned him on other topics. Breyer's erudite but never stuffy responses made this another segment that could have used a few more minutes. But it's easy for me to say "Damn the audience demographics" and full speed ahead with more actual unrehearsed conversation.
Colbert and his guest bookers deserve major credit for lining up more of the same -- even if all of these upcoming guests are second-billed. The Tuesday, Sept. 15th show brings Apple CEO Tim Cook. On the following night, Colbert is scheduled to welcome United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. Tuesday of next week brings Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz and on Thursday, Sept. 24th, Archbishop Thomas Wenski is booked.
It's safe to say that Fallon would rather wrestle a rattlesnake than invite any of the above. And that's not even including announced Late Show appearances this week and next by presidential candidates Bernie Sanders (Sept. 18th); Ted Cruz (Sept. 21st) and Donald Trump (Sept. 22nd), with whom Fallon mostly did shtick last week.
In a perfect world -- no chance of that -- the likes of Kalanick, Musk, Breyer and Cook would be moved to the front of the guest list. That's not going to happen. What can happen, though, is for Colbert to give each of them at least a couple more minutes, even at the expense of his own top-of-the-show solo acts.
Dick Cavett's old late night show comes to mind. No one expects any back to the future approaches of that sort. But if you're going to daringly book unusual guests, then follow through by stretching their segments out a bit. It's where Colbert shines, and he also clearly wants to make Late Show much more of a landing spot for people of genuine substance and achievement. CBS This Morning has stayed true to its serious news approach opposite the three-ring circuses on Good Morning America and Today. And while its ratings improvements are glacial, they've at least been steady.
One last thing. The closing musical performances on Late Show have been terrific. The Kendrick Lamar medley was blow-away great, as was the opening night sing-a-long to Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People." Paul Simon was the surprise front man for the "Troubled Waters" cover band on Friday night while The Dead Weather rocked it on Monday night's edition.
All of which goes to show -- from this perspective at least -- that Stephen Colbert's better half generally has been the second halves of his still formative show. Dare it be said that a little less of him would make everything even better?
Grade: B (for the first five shows)
Email comments or questions to; unclebarky@verizon.net
His kingdom for a mouse: PBS' revelatory Walt Disney doc
Walt Disney and his first of many cash cows. PBS photo
Mickey Mouse. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Disneyland. They're just three of the many voyages and visions of the enterprising Walt Disney. And had he done absolutely nothing else, that's far more than a full life's work.
PBS tries and in very large part succeeds in encapsulating this extraordinary pathfinder in Walt Disney, an ambitious two-part, four-hour documentary airing under the prestigious American Experience banner. It premieres Monday, Sept. 14th and continues the following night (at 8 p.m. central in D-FW on KERA13).
"He's either the man who ruined American culture and brought all of this fake-ness into our lives or he's the man who inspired us and gave us hours and hours of entertainment," Disney biographer Neal Gabler says at the close of Hour 4.
Well, there are a few in-betweens. But whatever one thinks of the Disney Company's white bread corn, sprawling commercialism and vigilant protection of its product, the ingenious guy who started it all was anything but a hack or copycat. He aspired to artistry and created new forms of filmmaking that dazzled at the time and still pretty much do.
Monday's Part 1, the more wondrous of the two, is captivating in its depictions of the rise of Mickey Mouse (star of the first animated talkie) and the slow flowering of Snow White into a previously unfathomable "cartoon" combination of laughter and pathos at feature film length.
Gabler, the production's featured talking head, can be faulted at times for a full-of-himself certitude and a play actor's delivery. But he also seems to hit much the head. And on the subject of Snow White, Gabler crisply notes that the young Disney had a central question in mind: "Can you make people cry over a drawing?" Yes, he could.
Produced/directed by Sarah Colt and narrated by actor Oliver Platt, Walt Disney has the full cooperation of the Disney estate, which made a treasure trove of vintage footage available. Still, it's not entirely a glowing tribute, with ample time spent on his dictatorial bent, company hierarchies, "Commie" hunts, fractious relationship with his parents, battles with older brother Roy and even an emotional meltdown brought on in 1931 by over-work and insecurities.
In the latter instance, it's quite something to hear Disney say in his own words, "I had a helluva breakdown. I went all to pieces." It prompted him to at last take an extended vacation with his wife, Lillian, the one who came up with the name Mickey after her husband initially intended to affix the world's most famous mouse with the considerably less than magical name of Mortimer.
As a kid in the 1950s -- and as a TV critic in training who didn't know it at the time -- my two big Disney obsessions were his series of small-screen Davy Crockett adventures and the "Spin and Marty" after-school serials popularized on The Mickey Mouse Club. Both came after his acknowledged early "Big Five" -- Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi and Dumbo -- had long since hit movie theaters.
Only Snow White became a smash hit in its initial release. The other films, products of Disney's meticulous ways and budget run-overs, served to put his studio on the brink of bankruptcy while Snow White, despite its universal acclaim, failed to make the list of Oscar's 1938 Best Picture nominees. He instead received an honorary statue that year from child star Shirley Temple. "Which is crap," says art historian Carmenita Higginbotham, paraphrasing a very dismayed Disney while also clearly speaking for herself.
Walt, the dreamer and innovator, had an able partner in Roy, the pragmatic fundraiser, bookkeeper and "all-around utility man" who remained a sucker for his kid brother's enthusiasm if not his business acumen. Roy was the first Disney in Los Angeles, relocating from the Midwest for health reasons and becoming a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman. The older brother obviously is not a focal point of a documentary titled Walt Disney. But he certainly could be the subject someday of Roy: The Forgotten Disney. He outlived Walt by five years and postponed his retirement to preside over the completion of Orlando's Walt Disney World and its then futuristic Epcot Center.
One of the early joys of the documentary is seeing a beaming Walt and future wife Lillian at Roy's wedding. Walt of course mugs for the camera, but in a way that's embraceable during a time when he saw his possibilities as endless.
Part 1 ends on a notably more somber note, the May 1941 strike by Disney studio workers after the boss had further alienated them at a mass meeting in which he demanded that "the lot of you" stop complaining and work harder for advancement and higher wages. A picket sign from those times shows an angry-looking Mickey Mouse with the caption, "Daddy Disney Unfair To His Artists."
Roy ended up settling the strike while Walt took an extended trip abroad to remedy his "case of the DDs. Disillusionment and discouragement." He found the admiration he craved in South America.
Walt returned to oversee another pet project, Song of the South, a post-Civil War blend of animation and live action that became best known for actor James Baskett's performance of "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" as the benevolent Uncle Remus. Disney consulted an array of black activists on how the sensitive material should be handled, but "took the notes and then trusted his own instincts," narrator Platt says.
The upshot: Baskett, who received an honorary Oscar in 1948, wasn't invited to the film's 1946 premiere in Atlanta because the theater didn't allow blacks inside. Disney simply went along with this and later was rebuked by both the NAACP (one protester carried a "Heil Disney" sign) and the film critic for The New York Tiimes, which generally had been impressed with his work. Not this time. "The master and slave relation is so lovingly regarded in your yarn," the critic wrote, "that one might almost imagine that you figure Abe Lincoln made a mistake."
But Disney rebounded, as he always did. The box office hit Cinderella returned the studio to animated glory during the time that Walt was in the firmer grips of his most audacious undertaking -- the "Magical Kingdom" of Disneyland. Seeking to raise the initial $5 million budget for the theme park, Disney offered to host a weekly prime-time TV series in return for his seed money. CBS and NBC balked, but ABC (then a distant No. 3 in the ratings) decided to bite. The film's detailed look at how Disneyland came to be is the high point of Part 2. It opened in July of 1955 on a sweltering hot day. But the lines and crowds, as stunning overhead film shows, were beyond enormous.
Walter Elias Disney died on Dec. 15, 1966 of lung cancer at the age of 65. As he once noted, the avuncular Walt Disney seen on TV didn't have the vices of the real one: "Walt Disney doesn't smoke. I smoke. Walt Disney doesn't drink. I drink."
In the end, Walt Disney succeeds as a bracingly retold fairy tale come true for a man of initial little means who felt deprived of a happy childhood and then very much doted on his own two daughters. He aimed to please -- mainly himself. But the common touch seldom eluded his grasp.
For better or worse, says Gabler, "he understood a whole lot about us."
Self-inflicted wounds: FX's The Bastard Executioner
Ah, those medieval times. What great, bloody fun they had. FX photo
Premiering: Tuesday, Sept. 15th at 9 p.m. (central) on FX with a two-hour episode
Starring: Lee Jones, Stephen Moyer, Katey Sagal, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Sam Spruell, Sarah Sweeney, Danny Sapani, Darren Evans, Kurt Sutter, Timothy V. Murphy, Sarah White, Ethan Griffiths Glen Rhys, Matthew Rhys
Produced by: Kurt Sutter, Brian Grazer, Francie Calf
Violence. Depravity. Turf wars. Casting his wife, Katey Sagal, in the midst of it all. Creator/producer Kurt Sutter is a big fan, as he showed time and again during seven seasons of Son of Anarchy.
His FX followup is The Bastard Executioner, a bloody, mystical but not magical saga set in British-occupied Northern Wales, where "tension grows in the turbulent marshlands" at the dawn of the 14th century.
The names and occupied country have been changed, but this is pretty much another Braveheart minus the Scottish brogues and kilts. A peace-seeking man, in this case Wilkin Brattle (Lee Jones), is both traumatized and enraged upon returning home to find his pregnant wife dead and mutilated along with assorted other women and children. The brutish British have retaliated for an earlier nighttime attack on one of their smaller forces.
Brattle, whose earlier battlefield religious vision had prompted him to lay down his sword in hopes of becoming a farmer, is now furious beyond repair.
"Damn you, holy destiny!" he rages while weeping over his dead wife. And to his remaining mates: "I have no plan but vengeance."
Bastard Executioner toggles back and forth between lords and hinterlands while the overall story struggles to take shape. There's an early scene of a poor shackled guy having the skin filleted off his back by Castle Pryce's resident executioner, a k a " The Punisher." But torturer is also deeply tormented, taking his anger out physically on both his own body and his young son. In short, there's soon going to be a job opening.
Stephen Moyer, who formerly played the lead vampire on HBO's True Blood, is back in prime-time as Milus Corbett, conniving chamberlain of Ventrishire. Swinging both ways sexually, he's intent on exerting his influence over the comparatively goodly Baroness Lady Love Ventris (Flora Spencer-Longhurst). A couple of other evil-doers wind up dead during the two-hour Sept. 15th premiere, so we'll leave them out of this so as not to spoil their very violent demises.
Sagal is Annora of the Alders, viewed variously as a witch, a healer and a visionary who knows things that she couldn't possibly know. Except that she does. Annora is accompanied by the extremely badly scarred Dark Mute (played by Sutter himself). She calls him "my love."
Let's note at this point that Bastard Executioner also is populated with other intriguingly named characters, including Berber the Moor (Danny Sapani), Gruffudd Y Blaid (Matthew Rhys) and Ash Y Goedwig (Darren Evans). But so far there's no Siegfried the Roy or Lloyd the Barbarian Barber.
Goedwig, affixed with the series' brownest teeth appliances, apparently is supposed to provide a semblance of comic relief from the stabbings, beheadings and mutilations. During the second hour, he scores in that arena by acknowledging he's so forgetful that "I'd lose my baubles if they weren't attached to my dingle." Nice.
Meanwhile, leading man Wilkin moves with what oddly seems to be the greatest of ease between the castle -- where he ends up masquerading as the title character -- and the field to be with his rebellious buddies. He finds himself repeatedly vexed and tormented, biding his time between eventually killing all involved in the village attack and reluctantly carrying out his unpleasant castle duties. Besides torture and the like, these include tangling with Moyer's disagreeable Milus.
"You don't challenge me, simple man," Milus snarls. "I will shred you, body and mind."
To which Wilkin retorts, "I sense a growing fear putting on a face of boldness."
I sense an eventual Saturday Night Live parody, with ripe material furnished by the at times over-ripe dialogue and Wilkin's continued dilemmas. What will he be ordered to do next? Stick fire ants into the nasal cavities of a no good, lying peasant? Paint the fingernails of a recalcitrant lass with foul, clinging oxen dung? Sing "Danke Schoen" at the top of his lungs until a prisoner cries out for mercy and confesses? Oh, that would be unspeakably cruel.
Which is to say that I didn't care too much for The Bastard Executioner's two-hour opener and a subsequent episode sent for review. There's a lot of gibberish and meandering accompanying the visceral bloodshed. The palace intrigues aren't all that interesting, even with Milus hissing to Wilkin about the "buried truths" they share. Add the macabre machinations of Sagal's Annora of the Alders, which likely will never make an iota of sense.
"My story is over," Wilkin disconsolately tells her at one point.
"No. It has just begun," she insists.
Fine. Just please leave me out of it.
Reviewing Amazon Prime's Hand of God after viewing all 10 Season 1 episodes
Ron Perlman is first seen like this in Hand of God. Amazon Prime photo
Premiering: Began streaming Sept. 4th on Amazon Prime
Starring: Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Garret Dillahunt, Andre Royo, Alona Tal, Julian Morris, Emayatzy Corinealsi, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Erykah Badu, Jon Tenney
Produced by: Ben Watkins, Marc Foster, Jeff King, Brian Wilkins, Ron Perlman
So is he nuts or not?
Amazon Prime publicity materials for Hand of God describe it as the saga of a "law-bending," somewhat all-powerful judge who "begins to rely on 'visions' and 'messages' he believes are being sent" from on high via his ventilator-bound son, who had shot himself through the head after he'd been forced to watch his wife being raped.
All 10 Season 1 episodes began streaming on Friday, Sept. 4th. Ten episodes later, there's still a lot of explaining to do. But several murders have been committed, including a climactic one. And the cops at last are closing in on a central character while other plots thicken, including two unplanned pregnancies.
Does that make Hand of God worth a 10-hour investment? Well, there are enough familiar faces and interesting performances going on to keep matters fairly involving. But there's also a lot of looniness, more than a little foot-dragging, some sizable plot holes and a thick overlay of religious chicanery that might put some people of faith off their feed.
There's this, too. Given the open-ended ending, viewers who go all in will be left with the realization that no definitive answers are even possible unless Amazon Prime orders a second season. But that's the rule rather than the exception with most of today's string-along drama series.
Ron Perlman, fresh from FX's Sons of Anarchy, re-deploys his Cro-Magnon visage as power-broking judge Pernell Harris, who's been happily ruling Valencia, CA in league with Mayor Robert "Bobo" Boston (Andre Royo). They've conspired to bring a big high-tech firm to town as a crowning achievement. But Pernell's apparently indispensable role in all of this is compromised after he's spotted loudly speaking in tongues while naked in a high-visibility public fountain. It's possible that even Donald Trump's presidential candidacy couldn't survive that, although who would be foolhardy enough to make that bet?
Pernell's wife, Crystal Harris (Dana Delany), also is accustomed to the high life -- and to getting her way. But their son's attempted suicide drives them apart over the issue of both her husband's visions and his non-negotiable efforts to keep their son on life support. This also drives a wedge between Pernell and his daughter-in-law Jocelyn (Alona Tal), who wants her husband out of the hospital and in a grave with his dignity still intact.
The mystery over who raped Jocelyn drives Hand of God from start to stop, with Pernell acting on his son's "orders" and hiring a twisted ex-con named KD Dennison (Garret Dillahunt from Raising Hope) as his hit man. The two of them also have fallen under the influence of former soap opera actor turned preacher Paul Curtis (Julian Morris), whose small but growing church very much profits from new convert Pernell's generous cash contributions. Rev. Paul's girlfriend, Alicia Hopkins (Elizabeth McLaughlin), stands by her oft-tempted man and tries to keep his piety on track. But in the opening hour, she's not above tempting a recalcitrant banker with her lush body.
Amid a sea of villains and connivers, the only halfway honorable characters in Hand of God turn out to be a prostitute and a drug dealer. Emayatzy Corinealdi brings presence and strength to the role of Tessie Graham, who long has charged Judge Pernell $1,500 for an hour of her time. But hey, it's business, and yes, she has a value system beyond that.
Singer Erykah Badu plays the drama's other strong-willed recurring character. As April, she provides Delany's Crystal with both potent marijuana and a philosophical ear when needed -- which is always. Crystal gets an extra boost from attorney Nick Tramble (Jon Tenney from The Closer). In Episode 3 they have a rousing, talk-dirty-to-me dalliance in a restaurant restroom. The language is beyond explicit, with Delany stepping right up to the plate and hammering it home.
Delany, Corinealdi and Tal give the strongest performances in Hand of God while the male actors try to hang with them. Perlman is solid enough but also sometimes stolid. Royo's mayor has his moments, but is a little "off" at times. And Dillahunt's scrunch-faced henchman can be comically creepy.
Hand of God's strengths are its elongated scenes, enabling the characters ample time to play off one another. Episode 7 includes a strong confrontation between Crystal and Tessie, much of it in a two-shot while they parry and thrust at an upscale bar.
The wheels keep turning but can take too long to get rolling while the plot hits some ruts in the road. But as a viewer, I still remained more inclined to think "Hmm, where's this going?" rather than "I've had it, that's it."
There's also a sinking feeling, though, that no matter how many episodes it lasts, Hand of God will end up being another of those series that leave too much up in the air and not enough grounded in a semblance of reality. For now, the central question of Pernell's overall sanity is still blowing in the wind after Episode 10 meets its maker.
Violence vs. sex: on TV it's still no contest when it comes to showing and telling
The horror, the horror: Violence, not sex, is the main selling point of Scream Queens, a sorority-set drama premiering this fall. Fox photo
The premiere episode of FX's upcoming The Bastard Executioner includes a graphic medieval battle scene in which a blade first enters the back of a skull and then protrudes through the victim's mouth. Those were the days.
Fox's Scream Queens, also due this fall, submerges a maid's face in a deep fryer. This does not end well for her. Earlier in the series' opening hour, a preening sorority queen orders one of her minions to "turn me into Jada Pinkett Smith." She's instead "spray-tanned" with hydrochloric acid, which isn't particularly good for the skin. The episode ends with several would-be sorority members buried up to their necks. One of them is then beheaded by a lawnmower. At the controls is someone dressed as a devil. Cue the screams.
Getting away with violence is not much of a problem anymore on broadcast or basic cable networks, both of which are advertiser-supported. But sex continues to be quite another thing. It's OK to show people "doing it." Just keep those sheets strategically placed and don't show too much. No need to offend anyone.
"Well, our society was founded by Puritans, wasn't it?" FX Networks CEO John Landgraf said at this summer's Television Critics Association "press tour" in Beverly Hills. "We sell our content globally. And to tell you the truth, in Europe they think we're crazy. That we'll show horrible violence but won't show a breast. It seems insane to them, but that's the reality of American television. We are much more sensitive to sexual content as a society than we are to violence."
In that respect, a new FX publicity blurb bills The Bastard Executioner, due on Sept. 15th, as Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter's "bloodiest drama yet."
Ryan Murphy, creator of the American Horror Story franchise and now Scream Queens, drew a distinction between the carnage on the two shows.
"Scream Queens has a much more satirical, cartoonish quality to the attacks than American Horror, which is much more sexualized and darker at times," he said.
But Murphy agrees that censors mostly get snippy when it comes to sex talk and sexual situations.
"I mean, that is the one thing I always find very upsetting," he said. "Violence is cool, for the most part. That's very easy to get through in my job. It's language, it's slang, it's trying to really reflect how people talk. It's trying to write characters who are open about their sexuality, who talk about their sexuality, that gets the most attention and the most push-back."
In some instances, though, Murphy is getting away with more than just murder in Scream Queens. Early in the first hour of the Sept. 22nd premiere episode, an underling with blood-soaked hands is asked by a sorority diva, "Did you just get your period all over yourself?" There also are pointed references to "bulimia vomit," menopause and "genital warts."
At the other end of the "adult" content teeter totter, Tina Fey, creator and executive producer of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, is opting to back away from the newfound freedom she has on Netflix. The entire 13-episode first season of Kimmy Schmidt had already been filmed for NBC before the network passed on it. Netflix came to the rescue, streaming Season 1 without any changes. Fey plans to stay that course in Season 2, keeping the show's broadcast network content restraints pretty much in place rather than risk alienating the show's already built-in audience.
"I think the tone of the show does feel set," Fey said. "We've had so many people say to us, 'Oh, I watch it with my 12-year-old' or 'My 13-year-old and I love the show.' And I would hate to ruin that in Season 2. So I don't think you'll hear profanity or see nudity."
The producers of The Mindy Project, picked up by Hulu after three seasons on Fox, are likewise keeping the series pretty much as it's been when a new season begins streaming on Sept. 15th. Even though co-executive producer Ike Barinholtz at first couldn't resist promising "full penetrative sex every episode."
But no, that's not in the playbook.
"Our (audience) demo is like Stephen Colbert's daughter," Barinholtz said. "Like young women who are going to run the country one day. And I think if we really changed the show too much . . . and put it more on a tilt towards stuff you would find on HBO or Showtime, we would maybe turn off some of our core audience. So we've really kind of made a conscious effort to keep it similar in tone."
Longmire's show runners are chanting the same mantra in their new home on Netflix. A&E canceled the law and order series after three seasons because its audience was deemed to be unacceptably older and thereby a turn-off to many advertisers. When Longmire begins streaming Season 4 on Sept. 10th, its loyal viewers aren't likely to be offended by any sharp turns in content.
"Just because there may be more permissiveness on Netflix, there's no more vulgarity or 'graphicness,' " on Longmire, co-executive producer Greer Shephard said. "We did not want to alienate the incredible fan base that we actually consider is responsible for our survival."
Ash vs Evil Dead, launching as a series on Starz after three blood-drenched B-movies, also plans to give its fans what they want. Which in this case is more of the same on an advertiser-free "premium" network with no content restrictions. The 10-episode first season fittingly debuts on Halloween night.
"It was very important we found a network that was willing to go the limit," said director Sam Raimi. "Really let us go anywhere we wanted with the humor, outrageous horror and crazy amounts of gore -- some of the hallmarks of the Evil Dead films. Because we had an obligation to the fans."
Star Bruce Campbell is very much on board.
"I just want to be definitive," he volunteered at the close of a press tour panel. "People ask how much blood is there going to be? I went blind the other day shooting a scene. Just picture that. Like, take a shower and open your eyes right into the faucet. That's how much blood there is on the show. So anyone who's looking for it, it's coming your way."
Not that there was ever really a doubt. | competition from NBC's Chicago P.D. and ABC's Nashville. That certainly beats going against Fox's House or NBC's ER or ABC's Grey's Anatomy in their respective heydays. So perhaps CBS executives at some point will be able to tell Code Black's producers the same thing that hard-charging Dr. Rorish grudgingly tells resident Lorenson. Namely, "You did good." And yes, there surely will be more cliches where that came from.
Lowe remains on a comedy high with Fox's The Grinder
Rob Lowe, Fred Savage get lawyered up in The Grinder. Fox photo
Premiering: Tuesday, Sept. 29th at 7:30 p.m. (central) on Fox
Starring: Rob Lowe, Fred Savage, William Devane, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Hana Hayes, Connor Kalopsis
Produced by: Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul, Nicholas Stoller, Greg Malins, Rob Lowe, Melvin Mar
Tuesday is middle-aged Adonis night on Fox's new fall schedule. So after John Stamos in Grandfathered comes Rob Lowe in the better rendered The Grinder.
It's not a sitcom about an impossibly handsome butcher shop owner and his quest to be seen as more than just a slab of beefcake. Lowe instead is Dean Sanderson, who played a grandiose lawyer known as The Grinder in a long-running TV drama series that now has come to an end.
Returning home to Boise, Idaho to watch the series finale with his married "little bro" Stewart (Fred Savage of eternal The Wonder Years fame) and other assorted Sandersons, Dean is struck by what they have and what he doesn't.
"Right now I'm just drivin' on the highway of what the hell is my life," he laments in the way his TV character likewise would speak.
Stewart, a stiff real-life lawyer with no stage presence in court, has a wife, Debbie (perfectly played by Mary Elizabeth Ellis from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia), a daughter, Lizzie (Hana Hayes) and a son, Ethan (Connor Kalopsis). TV vet William Devane is also around as Dean Sanderson, Sr., founder of the family law firm but more impressed by Lowe's fake lawyer than Savage's actual one.
This of course is going in completely predictable directions. Not that it matters in this case. Everyone in court is star-struck by the famous Dean, including the judge and a middle-aged Hispanic couple facing an eviction notice. They're being represented by Stewart, who's decidedly no Perry Mason or even Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer with his halting delivery and heavy reliance on note cards. He wants the couple to settle, but as Dean tells them, "The Grinder never settles. Not in his nature."
The brotherly dynamics are nicely laid out, with Lowe playing his part with a wink while Savage chafes and bristles. His frustrations are poured out to wife Debbie, who brings freshness and originality to what could have been a one-note sounding board role.
Once they reach an accord, the brothers Sanderson will be teaming up in court on a weekly basis. Or as Dean puts it, "We're going to meet in the middle for justice."
The premiere episode has promise aplenty, with Lowe's character a maestro at pushing all the right buttons while also following the scripts he has down pat after nine years of always prevailing in TV courtrooms. His climactic "Grinder rests" tagline might well seep into the viewer vernacular.
After surprising many with his comedy chops in Parks and Recreation, Lowe now seems like a natural. Savage has his work cut out to keep up, but is no slouch. And Ellis is instantly a winning presence. This one looks like a keeper but certainly not a sleeper. Lowe's recent track record and pre-sold star power already make The Grinder a comedy of which much is expected -- and so far delivered.
Fox's Grandfathered offers John Stamos a new wrinkle
John Stamos agreeably softens up in Grandfathered. Fox photo
Premiering: Tuesday, Sept. 29th at 7 p.m. (central) on Fox
Starring: John Stamos, Josh Peck, Paget Brewster, Christina Milian, Kelly Jenrette, Ravi Patel, the Golfieri twins
Produced by: Daniel Chun, Chris Koch
Aging playboy Jimmy Martino is a self-idolizing, phony flatterer who runs an upscale Hollywood restaurant and polices any gray hairs as though they were weeds in a Tournament of Roses Parade float.
In the person of the still criminally handsome John Stamos, he's first seen admiring himself in a mirror before zeroing in on an offending follicle. "There you are, little gray bastard." Begone.
The star of Fox's Grandfathered can't even bring himself to say the word after getting back-to-back jolts in Tuesday's premiere episode. First he learns he has a son in the person of an amiable, unemployed geek named Gerald (Josh Peck). Then he's presented with Josh's baby daughter, Edie (the Golfieri twins). "You're a grandfather?" a restaurant staffer asks. Jimmy slaps him in the face.
Gerald's mother is one of Jimmy's many ex-girlfriends, this one named Sara (Paget Brewster). Edie's mom is Vanessa (Christina Milian), with whom Gerald slept just once in the wonderful world of rampant TV fertility. He still has a crush on her, and dad Jimmy is called on to help him convince Vanessa that they can be more than just friends. Granddad Jimmy also gets to babysit while the two go out on a date.
It all makes for a nice enough start to a comedy that already appears to have a pretty happy ending in the bank after just the first episode. Jimmy has a bit of a panicked look on his face in the final frame. But his grandfatherly learning curve already seems perhaps a little too short and sweet.
There's a nifty moment en route. Before being hit with these bombshells, Jimmy accentuates his penthouse creature comforts by verbally commanding "Play classical" over breakfast. But no. "Cancel. Play happy pop." The Beach Boys' "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" then kicks in before Jimmy's self-absorbed world is quickly under new construction.
Sara has a thing or two to say when Jimmy comes calling and wonders why he was told nothing. She expects little to change, but warns, "If you hurt my son or his daughter, I will choke you to death with your own overly moisturized hands." Way to rub it in.
Grandfathered also sprinkles in cameos from Deion Sanders, Don Rickles, Lil Wayne and Stamos' old Full House co-star, Bob Saget. All are dining at Jimmy's restaurant, which lately has been losing ground in the celeb pecking order to the so far unseen but regularly mentioned Bistro 6.
Stamos, 52 in real life and playing 50 in Grandfathered, seems OK with this role-playing in a comedy that's also OK. As "Uncle Jesse," he helped to launch the Olsen twins to superstar status. As Grandpa Jimmy, he's in a show that probably can't hope to have that kind of impact or staying power. But it's a living and Stamos' killer looks are still good for at least the short run.
ABC's Blood & Oil lets Don Johnson show off again
The guy you want to watch is second from the right. ABC photo
Premiering: Sunday, Sept. 27th at 8 p.m. (central) on ABC
Starring: Don Johnson, Chade Crawford, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Amber Valletta, Delroy Lindo, Scott Michael Foster, India de Beaufort, Yani Gellman, Caitlin Carver
Produced by: Torry Krantz, Josh Pate, Rodes Fishburne, Drew Comins, Don Johnson
Back during Don Johnson's burst into stardom on NBC's Miami Vice, ABC's Dynasty also roamed the earth as the 1984-'85 TV season's No. 1 prime-time series.
Now they're both back in ABC's Dynasty-like Blood & Oil, with Johnson as tycoon Hap Briggs. In the rollicking premiere episode, he gets to both disown his no-account son and throw off lines like, "This plot's been drilled harder than a Tulsa whore." Yes, Johnson's likely having a very good time while also cutting himself a further piece of the financial pie as one of the show's executive producers. He can still fill the small screen, too. Not that Big Don ever had any doubt of that.
Blood & Oil otherwise is the saga of Billy and Cody "CJ" Lefever (Chace Crawford, Rebecca Rittenhouse), who have the grand idea of starting up a laundromat chain in the great unwashed state of North Dakota. But Billy's not the most attentive driver. So he doesn't see two vehicles blocking the road up ahead until it's too late to stop the Lefevers' washing machine-packed pickup from flipping off the road.
While it's airborne, the series flashes back to their farewell party back home with friends and investors. Then comes the crash landing, leaving the cargo all busted up while Billy and CJ emerge intact, hitch a ride and wind up in the wild 'n' crazy town of Rock Springs.
A savvy bar owner named Jules Jackson (India de Beaufort) offers them a tip on some ramshackle lodging before there's a ruckus outside. It turns out that Hap's son, Wick (Scott Michael Foster), has just enraged a group of native Americans by killing one of their "spirit animals," a white moose. Delroy Lindo, in his only scene as the town sheriff, fires three shots in the air, restores order and then orders everyone to go back to their drinking. Lindo presumably will have much more to do in future episodes.
Johnson's Hap is first seen having it out with his son again. "I guess I"m not current on my native superstition, pops," he sneers, wondering why the old man isn't proud of him for bagging a trophy animal.
"The next time I'm proud of you, Wick, it'll be the first time," Hap rejoins. It goes downhill from there, with the bad seed son eventually going too far when he wrecks an expensive piece of oil equipment and then tries to jump Hap from behind. "You don't deserve to be my son!" Hap thunders after easily subduing him. Furthermore, Wick is "cut off" from daddy's piggy bank.
Blood & Oil soon comes down to a very valuable parcel of land currently owned by a crusty old rancher (guest star Barry Corbin). It's the gateway to oil riches almost beyond belief. But through pure happenstance, the Lefevers also get wind of it and dirt poor Billy comes up with a financial stake almost quicker than Hap can down a shot. But who's gonna get there first? And when will Johnson come on-screen again to keep this thing at least halfway interesting?
For the first time in his TV series career, Johnson's character also has a wife whom he hasn't divorced yet. Her name is Carla (Amber Valletta) and they're kindred spirits when it comes to buying off politicians and engineering sweet deals. Or as they put it, a "play."
Well, the play's the thing in this one, but Johnson is the hammer and tongs. At age 65, he still seems up to the challenge of stirring up this little petroleum potboiler. The kids are all right but he's the man.
ABC's Quantico puts NYC on the receiving end of more terrorist devastation
Cast of Quantico is headed by Priyanka Chopra (forefront). ABC photo
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Aunjanue Ellis, Jake McLaughlin, Josh Hopkins, Yasmine Al Massri, Johanna Braddy, Tate Ellington, Graham Rogers
Produced by: Josh Safran, Mark Gordon, Nick Pepper
What the real-life world really doesn't need right now is another devastating terrorist attack on New York City or grossly incompetent screening of would-be FBI agents at the Quantico Academy.
You'll get both in ABC's Quantico, a flash back and forward whodunit starring the beauteous Priyanka Chopra as a recruit who's later suspected of being behind the bombing of NYC's Grand Central Terminal. What a not so great way to unwind in Sunday's final prime-time hour before another work week beckons.
Chopra is Alex Parrish, who early in Sunday's opener has strictly noncommittal sex in a car with a guy who turns out to be a fellow FBI recruit. They're among the latest new batch of trainees at a place that prides itself on its attention to detail but can't seem to get anybody's background straight, including Alex's. ABC and the show's producers have seen to it that her standard issue grey training top is unbuttoned a button lower than any other woman's. The better to see one of her primary assets.
Running the place is hard-nosed Miranda Shaw (Aunjanue Ellis), whose initial speech to the recruits renders her a "sexless, heartless, pontificating robot" in the view of snippy Shelby Wyatt (Johanna Braddy).
"Worked for Hillary," cracks another trainee. Boom!
Sunday's premiere episode toggles between the immediate aftermath of the NYC bombing and the gathering of new recruits nine months earlier. One of them apparently is a terrorist. And the pre-arrival activities of Nimah Anwar (Yasmine Al Massri) in a gas station restroom sure do look suspicious. This probably means she's not the one, even if something even more suspicious later occurs within Academy walls.
The recruits also include openly gay and sensitive Simon Asher (Tate Ellington), hunky Ryan Booth (Jake McLaughlin) and jerky Caleb Haas (Graham Rogers), who's poised to reveal a deep secret about Mormon elder Eric (Brian J. Smith) during an exercise in which recruits are required to pair up and investigate each other's pasts.
Dougray Scott also can be seen in the first episode as FBI special agent and Quantico instructor Liam O'Connor. But in subsequent episodes he'll be replaced by actor Josh Smith.
Quantico moves along briskly without nailing down an overall believability. A bigger overriding question is whether enough viewers will want to subject themselves to the whys and wherefores of a current-day terrorist strike on the homeland that initially leaves Alex dusty and dazed amid the rubble. Things haven't gotten any better for her by the end of the opening episode. Nor has the overall credulity of a series that eventually finds its designated heroine dazed and confused in a different way.
At the summer Television Critics Association "press tour," co-executive producer Mark Gordon (who also orchestrates Showtime's Homeland) fell back on an oft-used industry term to defend some of Quantico's rather far-fetched storytelling.
"I think the great thing about most entertainment, whether it's film or television, is that it's 'heightened reality,' " Gordon said. He then quoted a deceased writing teacher who "had this great, great quote (of) which I remind people I'm working with all the time. Which is 'Real life is no excuse for bad drama.' "
So swallow Quantico whole if you'd like. From this perspective, though, there's just won't be enough of an appetite.
Birth of a big mess in NBC's Heroes Reborn
Jack Coleman (center) so far is only carryover from original Heroes. NBC photo
Premiering: Thursday, Sept. 24th at 7 p.m. (central) with back-to-back episodes on NBC
Starring: Jack Coleman, Zachary Levi, Judith Shekoni, Robbie Kay, Ryan Guzman, Emily Duval, Rya Khilstedt, Kiki Sukezane, Henry Zebrowski, Francesca Eastwood, Danika Yarosh, Pruitt Taylor Vance
Produced by: Tim Kring, James Middleton, Peter Elkoff
Regarding Heroes Reborn, might there be the possibility of a historic class action suit on the part of viewers who end up suffering from whiplash, dizziness and overall head-hurt?
Saying this NBC reboot is all over the place might qualify as the understatement of the millennium. Arising five-and-a-half years after the original left in disrepair and with greatly diminished ratings, the Tim Kring-created saga of everyday people with assorted extraordinary powers is back as a big, messy jumble. Veering back and forth and back and forth and back and forth from locales ranging from Yanqing, China to Carbondale, Ill., this one's harder to navigate than a grocery cart with a dysfunction front wheel.
NBC is billing Heroes Reborn as a 13-episode miniseries and pledges to air all of them without a preemption. The first Heroes, one of the surprise highlights of the 2006-'07 TV season, eventually had its pulling power reduced by lengthy disappearances from the Peacock's prime-time lineup. The first season averaged 13.9 million viewers, more than double the audience for the concluding Season 4's 6.5 million. Many viewers simply gave up or became hopelessly confused by all the misdirections and re-launches.
Thursday's two-hour premiere of Heroes Reborn and next week's Episode 3 were made available for review. The special effects can be arresting for a while. But the storytelling seems to be mostly so much gibberish. Divining what the hell's going on may be an impossibility, in large part because maybe Kring doesn't really know either. He lost his touch with Fox's recent Touch. Perhaps Heroes Reborn amounts to nothing more than an irresistible payday. It certainly can't hold a candle to its ancestor.
The only holdover character in the early going is Noah Bennet (Jack Coleman), troubled father of onetime super-powered cheerleader Claire Bennet. Later episodes will include appearances by Heroes originals Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka), Matt Parkman (Greg Grunberg) and Mohinder Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy). They'd better make it snappy.
The new story begins on June 13th -- "One Year Ago" -- in Odessa, Texas. A massive explosion occurs at a dedication ceremony for Prima-Tech after Bennet unsuccessfully tries to contact his daughter and make amends. He somehow survives, as do his glasses. Then it's off to other locales as Heroes Reborn makes its way back to the "present."
The most familiar face is Zachary Levi, who starred in NBC's Chuck for several seasons. He's now playing a vigilante named Luke Collins, who with his wife Joanne (Judith Shekoni) is hunting down those with extraordinary abilities. That's because their son died in Luke's arms at the big Odessa blowup. And they blame the tragedy on those who are "different" from mere mortals.
One of those abnormals is nerdy teenager Tommy Clarke (Robbie Kay), who escapes a Collins-led massacre and flees to Pinehurst High in Carbondale. But Heroes Reborn doesn't stay anywhere for very long in its unwieldy blend of rather random action scenes and constantly changing locales.
Besides those already mentioned, the locales include East Los Angeles, Chicago, Tokyo, Canada, "somewhere in Texas," the Arctic Circle and Midian, Colorado, which turns out to be home base for the Renautus conglomerate and a new "Epic" tracking device that can root out "every enhanced human" on the planet. Its sinister CEO, introduced in Hour 3, is Erica Kravid (Rya Khilstedt). She'll get what she wants by any means necessary. But of course.
There are many more characters to sort through, including heavy-drinking war hero Carlos Gutierrez (Ryan Guzman) and Tokyo's Miko (Kiki Sukezane), who's searching for her missing father and has Thursday night's niftiest sequence after winding up in a video game. Through it all, an unnamed skulker played by Pruitt Taylor Vince (True Blood) appears to be orchestrating things while flashing a montage of satisfied smiles.
Amid all the head-scratching perplexities, Heroes Reborn has a laughable sequence built around the drunken father of a high school bully. The big oaf is enjoying his favorite NBC show when Vince's character comes knocking. "Not interested," he bellows between beers. "I'm watching The Biggest Loser.' " Not for long he's not. Subliminal message: anyone who watches The Biggest Loser deserves whatever they get.
In other locales, Coleman's Noah Bennet twice is on the verge of obtaining crucial information. But the purveyor dies in his arms before he can blurt it out. That becomes laughable, too. For intended grins, Noah has a tubby, bearded new ally in Quentin Frady (Henry Zebrowski), who's convinced he's on to something but doesn't quite know what.
Above all, there's a world to be saved. But Heroes Reborn so far is anything but a world-beater when it comes to cohesive, comprehendible storytelling. Yes, "The Human Race Faces Extinction." No, this isn't the show that's likely to make you care.
GRADE: C-minus
NBC's The Player might not want to bet on its survival
There's going to be a lot of this in The Player. NBC photo
Premiering: Thursday, Sept. 24th at 9 p.m. (central) on NBC
Starring: Philip Winchester, Wesley Snipes, Charity Wakefield, Damon Gupton
Produced by: John Rogers, John Fox, John Zinman, Patrick Massett
Automatic weapons fire, screeching/smoking motor vehicles, flying fists and daring last-minute rescues are very much in The Player's playbook.
Darn, there's dialogue, too, with a very authoritarian "Pit Boss" named Mr. Johnson (Wesley Snipes) doubling down with lines like, "Fold, Mr. Kane. You don't have a strong enough hand."
Kane is Vegas casino security consultant Alex Kane (Philip Winchester), a former bad boy FBI agent with a poker face. But the latest "hand" dealt to him has nothing to do with card games. Instead, Kane suddenly finds himself a pawn in a game of life run by Mr. Johnson and his beautiful blonde British assistant, Cassandra King (Charity Wakefield), also known as "The Dealer."
As preposterous premises go, this one's right up there -- but really no more so than CBS' Person of Interest or Fox's new adaptation of the feature film Minority Report. All three base their weekly jeopardies on stamping out major crimes before they happen. The added twist in The Player is a group of so far unseen billionaires who bet on whether a designated "Player" will succeed in that endeavor or die trying. They've become bored with betting on anything less.
NBC publicity materials say that "the show's kick-in-in-the-doors pulp ride is meant to bring big action back to television." But within the same release, NBC says "the show isn't about action, however." Instead, it explores "the nature of power: how it is won, lost, and contained. How power can never be destroyed, but only harnessed."
Whatever. And by the way, Certs is a candy mint. No, Certs is a breath mint. So maybe The Player is entitled to have it both ways, too.
Winchester is a solid enough presence as Kane, whose ex-wife, Ginny (Carla Buono), still loves him and vice-versa. Early in Thursday's premiere episode, they're romping around sexually and wondering if things just might work out the second time around. "I love you," she tells her big lug. "And the rest we can just figure out as it comes."
This of course means that Ginny will -- well, even NBC isn't hiding the fact that "the death of his beloved ex-wife" will propel Kane into a tumbling dice of a world world that he never ever envisioned. "I need you to wrap your head around impossible," Cassandra tells him after rescuing him from a passel of pursuing cops (who think Kane might have killed his wife) and taking him to the penthouse domain of Mr. Johnson.
They quickly clue him to a high-tech surveillance system that's been in place forever and a day. Therefore the world is their oyster, and not merely on the half shell either. Or as the Pit Boss later puts it after Kane survives a casino floor gun battle, "The world is already watching itself, Mr. Kane. We just happen to be paying attention."
Not sure exactly what that means. But Kane has a more basic question. "Did you predict Ginny's death?"
The non-committal response puts him in a foul-ish mood. "When I'm done I'm gonna come back here and throw you through that window."
Mr. Johnson finds that to be pretty hilarious, mainly since he's already physically subdued Kane with the ease of an Olympic power-lifter flicking off a 100-pound weakling. "Bravo," he says with a condescending smile. "I'll take that bet."
The Player otherwise will largely be about Kane's derring-do in tandem with Cassandra's very high-tech help. NBC says that upcoming episodes will find him going up against the likes of a mob hit team and a Vegas serial killer. Or as Mr. Johnson cavalierly puts it, | 5,392 |
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Q: MySQL multiple column relationships between 2 tables I have this problem in a table where there are 4 columns which include terms describing the product. I want to make this terms editable (and you can add more) in my app and there are 4 groups of them obviously. I created a table who has all these terms altogether but the product table will have to create 4 relationships with the ID of the terms table.
Is this a good solution?
The main reason I don't want to make 4 different tables for the terms is because there aren't many of them and as the app progresses we might have even more different term groups, thus adding many small<|fim_middle|> fields where
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Any suggestion?
Update #1: Here is my current schema http://i.imgur.com/q2a1ldk.png
A: Have a product table and a terms (product_id, terms_name, terms_description) which will allow you to add as many or as little terms for each product as you want. You just need to retrieve all terms from the terms table with a particular product id.
A: You could try a mapping table:
apputamenti(id, ...)
term_map (apputamenti_id, term_id)
terms (id, text, type)
So you can add as many terms as you want.
Or if you want to specify the mapping with one more field, change:
term_map (apputamenti_id, term_id, map_type)
so you can use an enum for map_type like enum(tipologia, feedback, target) or whatever your original | 186 |
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Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2022) Winning Thursday's John Christer Trucking Qualifying Night, Christopher Bell used every line possible to work by Tanner Thorson in the final five laps. Tying Sammy Swindell for all-time preliminary night wins, Bell's win was his seventh in as many years to make it eighth victories since 2014.
Back in a car owned by Keith Kunz Motorsports, the win is No. 35 for Kunz at the Tulsa Expo Raceway.
"First off I've got to say, damn I love the Chili Bowl!" stated Bell from Victory Lane.
On his ability to run the car anywhere he wanted, Bell stated, "Man I don't know, I feel like I've struggled on the wet tracks, and especially when they put their feature setup in. I just really struggle to get going the first couple of laps, but at the end, I feel good. I could roll the bottom nice, and it was good on the top too. For whatever reason, this package we're running is making it good when the track really slicks off and the curb gets really big, but man, I had to work for that one."
Getting to the lead over Shane Golobic on Lap 5, Tanner Thorson held point on the field until Lap 27. Pursued by Bell, who worked to second with 11 laps to run, traffic played into the race as the leaders hit the 20th revolution. Trading lines with Thorson, the iRacing No. 71w had a run working Lap 22 but would have to wait as the caution waved.
Going for the slide on the restart, Bell slammed the cushion, allowing Thorson to retake the lead. Challenged by C.J. Leary for a moment, Bell was able to regroup. Caution again working Lap 25, the field reverted back to Lap 24 as only the top four made it across the line before the caution was called for.
The top three to the hub of the Tulsa Expo Raceway on the restart, Thorson stayed low as Bell adjusted back to the cushion. Taking over the lead on Lap 27, the next three laps were anyone's race to win as Thorson and Leary went after the No. 71w, but Bell would not be denied the win; crossing with only 0.380-seconds to spare.
Keeping the upper hand through the final two turns,<|fim_middle|> at 9:00 A.M. and will require a ticket or Pit Pass to enter. Hot Laps are at 4:00 P.M. with racing at 5:00 P.M. General Admission Pit Passes are sold at the event and never sell out.
Live coverage can be found on http://www.floracing.com.
For continued updates on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, follow the event on Social Media (@cbnationals) and at http://www.chilibowl.com. | Tanner Thorson locked into Saturday night with a runner-up finish. C.J. Leary settled for third. Rolling through a Dave.com B-Feature, Tim Buckwalter clawed his way through the field from 20th to finish fourth. Shane Golobic ended up fifth.
From 18th, Brady Bacon ended up sixth with Dillon Welch seventh. Matt Sherrell advanced six spots to finish eighth. Recovering from an early caution, Emerson Axsom crossed ninth with Don Droud, Jr. making up twelve spots to round out the top ten.
Thursday saw 78 of the 82 scheduled drivers draw in, bringing the week's total to 299. With Friday to go, there will be a new attendance record. The World Wide Technology Raceway Flip Count made it to 36 with everyone able to walk away.
Preliminary Night action concludes with Friday's Drive2Save Lives Qualifying Night. The SageNet Center opens | 197 |
A wine-lover's dream come true, Release Day is the ultimate wine event of the year. It's how we celebrate our new wine release with you, our Silver Oak family. Whether you're attending your first or 20th Release Day, here's what you should know.
Our winter Release Day is on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10am to 3:30pm PT.
Our new release is the highly anticipated 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that has been aged for 24 months in American oak barrels and an additional 20 months in bottle.
The Silver Oak Oakville winery set up for Release Day.
Our winter Release Day will be held at our Oakville winery at 915 Oakville Cross Road in Oakville, CA.
Please keep in mind that our facility and this event is smoke-free.
When do Release Day tickets go on sale?
Tickets are no longer available online, but a limited<|fim_middle|> be located in our front and back yards!
Our wines (including special library vintages!) and Release Day merchandise will be available for sale—cash or credit. The food and wine tasting is included in the per person price of tickets.
Will the wine be available for purchase?
Yes! Our 2014 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon will be available to purchase throughout the event. Bonus: We'll have a pick-up area, so you can enjoy yourself without lugging around that 1.5L magnum. Silver Oak winemaking and ownership will also be available at various points to sign purchased bottles.
If I can't make it to Release Day, how can I purchase the 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon?
The 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is available in our Shop.
How did Release Day start?
Check out the below video to learn more!
The debut of a new Cabernet calls for a celebration—and you're invited! Join us on Saturday, February 2, for Release Day at our Oakville winery and be among the first to try our new 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Link in bio for everything you need to know about the upcoming event.
Release Day is a day dedicated to enjoying beautiful wine, delicious food and a lot of fun. We hope to see you there! | number of tickets will be available at the door — first come, first served.
Tickets are will call only. They will not arrive in the mail.
Simply bring a valid I.D. on Release Day (we card everyone that looks under 99 years old), and you'll be good to go!
Tickets are also non-refundable and non-transferable.
Is there another Release Day this year?
Yes, Release Day is a biannual event that aligns with the release of our new vintage of Napa Valley Cabernet (first Saturday in February) and Alexander Valley Cabernet (first Saturday in August).
Our Alexander Valley Cabernet Release Day is Saturday, August 3. Details will be announced this summer.
Join our email list to receive notifications of future wine releases and exclusive offers.
On Release Day, you'll receive four 3-ounce pour tasting tickets to try our 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet—plus a splash of our Twomey Sauvignon Blanc upon arrival! Put into context, this is roughly half a bottle of wine. You won't be allowed to purchase additional tasting tickets at the door.
There will also be live music and entertainment for your enjoyment and food tastings from local restaurants. This year, we are honored to feature Charter Oak, La Toque, Rich Table, Compline, Park Tavern, Mustards Grill and our own culinary team led by Winery Chef Dominic Orsini.
To commemorate the day, you can take home a keepsake professional photograph (check out the photobooth!) and your Silver Oak wine glass.
Twomey Sauvignon Blanc being poured for arriving Release Day guests.
Bonus: Release Day guests can take advantage of a 2-for-1 offer on tastings at Twomey Calistoga all weekend (February 2 and 3)!
There's a lot to see and do—and very limited seating. Ditch the stilettos for stylish comfort, ladies!
Release Day is a rain-or-shine event. Most of the party will be tented.
Yes! Skip the picnic basket and just bring your appetite. We'll have 7 food stations throughout the party serving hearty bites.
We will have complimentary valet. There will be limited parking at the winery on Release Day. Parking on Money Road (off Oakville Cross Road) is an option, too, and we'll have shuttles running up and down the driveway throughout the day.
The recommended option, though, is to use a rideshare service (like Lyft or Uber) or private driver.
The facility is handicap-accessible, and all people are welcome to attend Release Day. On the day of, we recommend pulling up to the valet area. If all handicap parking stalls (limited) are taken, we will be happy to valet your vehicle.
If you're planning on being the responsible driver on February 2, we applaud you—and you are also invited to join us! Designated Driver Tickets ($40 per person) are available. Purchase them in advance through our Customer Care team (call them at 707.942.7137) or purchase them at the door. These tickets are not available online.
There will be restrooms, right?
We have you covered. Just look for the executive trailers parked behind the winery.
Please leave your pooches at home. This isn't a pet friendly event. The Department of Public Health says food service and pets don't mix. Service dogs are the only exception.
There will be water filling stations to help you stay hydrated.
Get excited to learn something new.
There's always some fun, educational component at Release Day. Keep your eyes peeled!
There's a party in the back, too!
We encourage you to explore the whole winery on Release Day. Music and food will | 777 |
Scottish beer brand Brewgood<|fim_middle|>00 people in Malawi, which is amazing.
"Every time Asda customers buy a Brewgooder beer they are helping to fund clean water drinking projects around the world." | er and supermarket chain Asda are celebrating the first anniversary of selling the former's Clean Water Lager having helped bring drinking water to more than 5,000 people in Malawi during that time.
The craft beer label was founded as a social enterprise and donates 100 per cent of its profits to clean water charities around the world. It was developed with the help of Ellon-based BrewDog.
The Clean Water Lager is currently stocked in 375 Asda stores across the UK, and thanks to customer sales over the past year, Brewgooder has been able to supply clean drinking water to more than 5,000 people in Malawi through sales in Asda stores. It has already begun work on increasing this figure to 40,000 over the next six months.
Brewgooder founder Alan Mahon said: "On behalf of all the Brewgooder team, we'd like to say a massive thank you to Asda shoppers and colleagues, who have helped us to supply clean drinking water to more than 5,0 | 220 |
Kano inks deal with Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble to sell DIY computer kit
Kano's DIY computer kit for kids started out on Kickstarter, and will soon be available in retail stores.
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Kano's $150 computer kit teaches kids to code.
In 2<|fim_middle|> Kano inks deal with Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble to sell DIY computer kit | 013, Kano debuted its Raspberry Pi-powered DIY computer kit on Kickstarter, with an aim to get kids pumped about coding and computing. Since then, it has raised more than $1.5 million from Kickstarter backers, and its kits will soon be available at Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble.
The kit includes a Raspberry Pi 3 mini-computer with accompanying plastic case, a bright orange keyboard, a speaker (that is also DIY), power and HDMI cables, a memory card, a USB power supply and a storybook (complete with stickers). It's designed for kids ages 6-12 and costs $150. (A Rasberry Pi 3 motherboard retails on its own for about $36.) You can check out ZDNet's hands-on of the Kano kit here.
With Toys R Us, Kano said the company "wanted to get our computer and coding kit to the mainstream with a trusted brand, and to show US shoppers the ideal holiday gift for a curious mind." As for its relationship with Barnes & Noble, Kano cited the retailer's "combination of reach and purpose" as a key factor in their partnership.
Aside from Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble, Kano said it has no plans to expand to other retailers in the US for now.
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Caitlyn Jenner is<|fim_middle|> team" than her publisher and Bissinger "to make sure this story is told with a lot of honesty and care."
The book is set to be released in early 2017. | writing a memoir about her transformation from former record-breaking Olympian and reality star into a transgender activist, according to the New York Times.
Jenner has been the subject of rumors regarding a possible book deal for several months. Jenner's co-writer on the memoir will be Buzz Bissinger, a longtime magazine writer, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and the author of the book Friday Night Lights. Bissinger also wrote the Vanity Fair article "Call Me Caitlyn," which introduced Caitlyn Jenner to the world in 2015.
Bissinger, who describes himself as a "cross-dresser," has recently revealed himself as a writer with a progressive attitude toward gender and identity, which he says has helped create a bond with Jenner.
In a statement released by Grand Central Publishing, Jenner said that "things have been moving so quickly that it will be nice to slow things down a bit and take the proper time to reflect on this journey" and that she "couldn't pick a better | 202 |
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Table \ref{tab:appendix_globalnorm} presents the global means and standard deviation computed from whole training set and used to normalise feature representations of context metadata.
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& followers & 7174.8032 & 233721.4625 & 42822106 & 0 \\
& followings & 1679.2319 & 8920.4870 & 1602789 & 0 \\
& follow ratio & 163.1336 & 31374.2225 & 9918751.75 & 0\\
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& \# of user favourites & 18493.6203 & 49741.6807 & 2419251 & 0 \\
& account age & 1197.2359 & 686.5547 & 3611 & 1 \\
& is verified & 0.0269 & 0.1618 & 1 & 0 \\
& engagement scr & 82.5727 & 534.0954 & 164474.5 & 0.0005 \\
& following rate & 3.7328 & 32.6771 & 6207.4 & 0 \\
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& description length & 11.7235 & 8.7322 & 64 & 0 \\
& user profile name length & 11.6878 & 5.5836 & 50 & 0 \\
& is source user & 0.0098 & 0.0987 & 1 & 0 \\ \hline
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\section*{Appendix: LOOCV results.}\label{appendix:loocv_details}
Details of LOO-CV results are presented in Table \ref{results:loocv}.
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\caption{LOOCV results.}
\label{results:loocv}
\footnotesize
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\bf Event & \bf Models & \bf P & \bf R & \bf F1 & \bf Acc. \\ \hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf charliehebdo } & RPDNN & 0.743 & 0.882 &0.807 & 0.788 \\
& RPDNN-cxt & 0.654 & \textbf{0.956} & 0.777 & 0.725 \\
& RPDNN-SC & \textbf{0.754} & 0.759 & 0.757 & 0.756 \\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.712 & 0.924& 0.804 & 0.698 \\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.735 & 0.944 & \textbf{0.826} & \textbf{0.802} \\
& RPDNN-Att & 0.751 & 0.868 & 0.805 & 0.79 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.697 & 0.868 & 0.773 & 0.746 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.559 & 0.597 & 0.578 & 0.563 \\
\cline{2-6}
& \citelanguageresource{han2019neural} & 0.723 & 0.817 & 0.767 & 0.752 \\
& CRFs \cite{zubiaga17exploiting} & 0.545 & 0.762 & 0.636 & -- \\ \hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf ferguson} & RPDNN & 0.59 & 0.884 & 0.708 & 0.635 \\
& RPDNN-cxt & 0.564 & 0.781 & 0.655 & 0.588 \\
& RPDNN-SC & \textbf{0.641} & 0.888 & \textbf{0.745} & \textbf{0.695}\\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.567 & 0.798 &0.663 & 0.594\\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.565 & \textbf{0.957} & 0.710 & 0.609 \\
& RPDNN-Att & 0.627 & 0.67 & 0.647 & 0.635 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.527 & 0.996 & 0.69 & 0.552 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.581 & 0.292 & 0.389 & 0.541 \\
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& \citelanguageresource{han2019neural} & 0.707 & 0.535 & 0.609 & 0.657 \\
& CRFs \cite{zubiaga17exploiting} & 0.566 & 0.394 & 0.465 & -- \\ \hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf germanwings} & RPDNN & 0.594 & 0.745 & 0.661 & 0.618 \\
& RPDNN-cxt & 0.577 & \textbf{0.887} & 0.699 & 0.618 \\
& RPDNN-SC & 0.482 & 0.745 & 0.585 & 0.472 \\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.555 & 0.623 & 0.587 & 0.561 \\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.556 & 0.708 & 0.622 & 0.571 \\
& RPDNN-Att & 0.602 & 0.755 &0.67 & 0.627 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.511 & 0.849 & 0.638 & 0.519 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.653 & 0.65 & 0.651 & 0.652 \\
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& \citelanguageresource{han2019neural} & 0.601 & 0.652 & 0.558 & \textbf{0.630} \\
& CRFs \cite{zubiaga17exploiting} & \textbf{0.743} & 0.668 & \textbf{0.704} & -- \\ \hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf ottawashooting} & RPDNN & 0.647 & \textbf{0.945} & 0.768 & 0.715 \\
& RPDNN-cxt & 0.686 & 0.924 & 0.788 & 0.751 \\
& RPDNN-SC & 0.605 & 0.917 & 0.729 & 0.659 \\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.743 & 0.879 & \textbf{0.805} & 0.787\\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.650 & \textbf{0.945} & 0.77 & 0.718 \\
& RPDNN-Att & 0.652 & 0.914 & 0.761 & 0.713 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.615 & 0.886 & 0.726 & 0.666 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.63 & 0.318 & 0.423 & 0.566 \\
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& \citelanguageresource{han2019neural} & \textbf{0.85} & 0.71 & 0.77 & \textbf{0.80} \\
& CRFs \cite{zubiaga17exploiting} & 0.841 & 0.585 & 0.690 & -- \\ \hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf sydneysiege} & RPDNN &\textbf{0.784} & 0.809 & \textbf{0.796}& \textbf{0.793} \\
& RPDNN-cxt & 0.687 & 0.861 & 0.764 & 0.734 \\
& RPDNN-SC & 0.675 & 0.823 & 0.741 & 0.713\\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.673 & 0.871 & 0.759 & 0.724 \\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.683 & 0.847 & 0.756 & 0.727 \\
& RPDNN-Att & 0.684 & \textbf{0.902} & 0.778 &0.743 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.634 & 0.90 & 0.744 & 0.69 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.68 & 0.366 & 0.476 & 0.597 \\
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& \citelanguageresource{han2019neural} & 0.755 & 0.644 & 0.695 & 0.717 \\
& CRFs \cite{zubiaga17exploiting} & 0.764 & 0.385 & 0.512 & -- \\ \hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf Twitter 15} & RPDNN & 0.59 & 0.79 & 0.676 & 0.621 \\
& RPDNN-cxt & 0.563 & 0.734 & 0.637 & 0.582 \\
& RPDNN-SC & 0.571 & 0.613 & 0.591 & 0.576 \\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.581 &0.731 & 0.648 &0.602\\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.580 & \textbf{0.839} & \textbf{0.686} & 0.616 \\
& RPDNN-Att & \textbf{0.595} & 0.786 & 0.677 & \textbf{0.625} \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.565 & 0.69 & 0.621 & 0.579 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.472 & 0.746 & 0.578 & 0.455 \\
\hline
\multirow{5}{*}{\bf Twitter 16} & RPDNN & 0.588 & 0.785 & 0.673 & 0.618\\
& RPDNN-cxt & \textbf{0.654} & 0.723 & 0.687 & 0.67 \\
& RPDNN-SC & 0.622 & \textbf{0.827} & \textbf{0.71} & \<|fim_middle|>2018early}: } 3-fold CV results for event-level ERD for two classes are reported on the Twitter 15/16 with a 3:1 train/test split ratio.
\subsection{Ablation study}\label{exp:ablation_study}
A set of exploratory experiments is conducted to study the relative contribution of each component in our message-level ERD model.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN}: This is our full model setting that we will compare with baseline methods.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-cxt}: Only source contents are used.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-SC}: Only social contexts are used.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-CC}: This is the full model excluding context contents.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-CM}: This is the full model excluding context metadata.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-Att}: This is the full model excluding attention mechanisms. The last hidden state of LSTM output is used for classification with this setting.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-SC-CC}: Only context metadata are used.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{RPDNN-SC-CM}: Only context contents are used.
\section{Introduction}\label{intro}
Research on social media rumors has become increasingly popular to understand the emergence and development of rumor events. An automatic and efficient approach for the early identification of rumors is vitally necessary in order to limit their spreading and minimize their effects.
A typical rumor resolution process can include four sub-tasks: rumor detection, tracking, stance classification, and verification \cite{zubiaga18detection}. Rumor detection which aims to identify whether a claim is a rumor or non-rumor is a fundamental task for rumor resolution. Once a rumor is identified, it becomes possible to track its evolution over time, identify its sources, perform stance detection, and finally determine the its veracity \cite{zubiaga18detection} \citelanguageresource{kochkina2018all}. Recent research on online rumors has largely focused on the later stages of the process, that is, stance classification and verification. Although these are crucial for rumor resolution, they cannot be performed until rumors are identified. Several studies skip this preliminary task, either leaving the development of approaches for them for future work or assuming that rumors and their associated posts are manual inputs. In this work, we highlight the importance of developing automated ERD systems for the success of the entire rumor resolution process.
We propose a hybrid and context-aware deep neural network framework for \textit{tweet-level} ERD, which is capable of learning not only textual contents of rumors, but more importantly social-temporal contexts of their diffusion. A large body of SoA research on rumor detection \cite{lukasik2015classifying,chen2018call,zhou2019early} only leverages language modeling at the word level for contents of source tweets and contexts (typically replies). In contrast, we pay more attention to modeling at social context level. Social contextual information typically refers to conversational threads of source tweets such as replies and retweets in the case of Twitter. Conversational threads provide time series information that how rumor-mongering changes people's opinions and how social media allows self-correction. Some research uncovers two competing rules including majority preference and minority avoidance that affect the evolution of public opinion through information exchange \cite{wang2017rumor}. Therefore, conversational threads offer valuable insights about rumor propagation at the single tweet level before events become widespread and obtain far-reaching impact.
Twitter metadata provides rich explicit and implicit cues related to replies and retweets (e.g.,author information, decay of interest, and chain of replies) which can provide useful complementary signals for early diffusion and have the potential advantage of platform, domain and language portability. Different from most existing work which is exclusively based on textual contents, we argue that a good model for temporal sequence learning can benefit from multiple inputs. Multi-modal temporal data can offer different representations of the same phenomenon. In the case of content and metadata in conversational threads, they are correlated and share high-level semantics \cite{kiciman2010language}. Motivated by this observation, our method aims to extend a model based on rumor source content (SC) with social context information. A SoA context-aware Neural Language Model (NLM) fine-tuned specifically for the task of rumor detection is employed to encode contents. Social contexts are modeled as the joint representation of conversational contents and metadata through a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) architecture. We leverage two types of complementary contextual information which are strongly correlated with source tweet contents. Specifically, we utilize social context content (CC) to provide insights about how public opinion evolves in early stages and social context metadata (CM) to provide auxiliary information on how rumors spread and how people react to rumors.
The main contributions of this work can be summarized as follows:
(1) We propose a hybrid deep learning architecture for rumor detection at the \textit{individual tweet level}, while the majority of recent work focuses on \textit{event-level} classification. It advances SoA performance on \textit{tweet-level} ERD.
(2) We exploit a \textit{context-aware} model that learns a unified and noise-resilient rumor representation from multiple correlated context inputs including SC, CC and CM beyond the word-level modeling via a rumor task-specific neural language model and multi-layered temporal attention mechanisms.
(3) A large, augmented rumor data set recently released \citelanguageresource{han2019neural} is employed to train our proposed model. Extensive experiments based on an ablation study and \textit{LOO-CV} are conducted to examine its effectiveness and generalizability. Our model outperforms SoA models in \textit{tweet-level} rumor detection and achieves comparable performance with SoA \textit{event-level} rumor detection models.
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\section{Methodology}\label{method}
\subsection{Problem Statement}\label{method:problemstatement}
Rumors are commonly considered as statements presenting facts that lack substantiation. Therefore, candidate rumor tweets should be factual or informative. In our task, a potential rumor is presented as a tweet which reports an update associated with a newsworthy event, but is deemed unsubstantiated at the time of release. Individual social media posts can be very short in nature, containing very limited context with variable time series lengths. This is a typical characteristic on Twitter. A rumor claim in the very early stages of event evolution is usually from a candidate source tweet $x_i$ at timestamp $t_i$, which can be considered as a source of a potential rumor event. In this paper, we focus on conversational content and associated metadata which are considered as two separate but correlated sequential sub-events.
A set of candidate source tweets is denoted by $X=\{x_1, ..., x_n\}$ which contains $i$ candidate tweets, where each candidate tweet $x_i = \{[CC_{i}, CM_{i}], t_{i}\}, x_i \in X$ consists of two correlated observations (reactions) $CC_{i}$ and $CM_{i}$ over time series $t_{i}$. Let $j$ be the length of conversational threads (i.e., the number of replies) of each input source tweet. $CC_{i} = \{cc_{i,0}, cc_{i,1}, ... ,cc_{i,j} \}$ is a set of temporal-ordered observations from {\bf context content}. $CM_{i} = \{cm_{i,0}, cm_{i,1}, ..., cm_{i,j}\}$ is a set of temporal-ordered observations from {\bf context metadata}. Let $y = \{0, 1\}$ be binary labels. The task is to predict the most probable tag for each candidate source tweet $x_i$ based on source tweet content and all context sub-events $CC_{i}$ and $CM_{i}$, given a time range $t_i \subseteq [0, j]$. $y_i=1$ if $x_i$ is a rumor, and $y_i=0$ otherwise.
\subsection{Overview of Model Architecture}\label{modelArchit}
\begin{figure*}[htb!]
\centering
\includegraphics[scale=0.45]{figures/model_architecture.JPG}
\caption{Overview of model architecture}\label{fig:overview}
\end{figure*}
The overall architecture of the proposed tweet-level \textit{Rumor Propagation based Deep Neural Network} (RP-DNN) is shown in Figure~\ref{fig:overview}. Basically, we learn a neural network model that takes source tweets $x_i$ and corresponding contexts ($CC_{i}$ and $CM_{i}$) as input and outputs predictions $\hat{y_i}$. RPDNN consists of four major parts including 1) data encoding layers, 2) stacked RNN layers, 3) stacked attention models, and 4) classification layer.
Tweet-level EDR using RP-DNN follows the four key stages: \textbf{a)} Once candidate source tweets $X$ and associated context inputs ($CC_{i}$ and $CM_{i}$) are loaded and pre-processed (see details in section \ref{exp:datapreprocessing}), the two types of raw context inputs will be encoded in \textbf{\textit{data encoding layers}}. These are important layers that convert source tweets and conversational context into inputs for subsequent RNN layers for contextual modeling. It consists of a content embedding layer (section \ref{method:cc_encoder}) and a metadata encoding layer (section \ref{method:contextmetadata}). The objective of the former is to convert tweets into embeddings $V_{cc}^i$. The latter is to use a Metadata Feature Extractor (MFE) to extract features from the corresponding metadata of the tweets that characterizes public engagement and diffusion patterns. The output of the MFE is represented as feature vectors $V_{cm}^i$ which are normalized by applying a global mean and variance computed from training data. \textbf{b)} Subsequently, encoded context inputs will be fed into a social-temporal context representation layer consisting of \textbf{\textit{stacked RNN layers}} and \textbf{\textit{stacked attention models}} (illustrated in section \ref{method:contextencoder} and \ref{method:stackedSoftAttention} respectively). We stack multiple LSTMs together to form a stacked LSTM that takes input representations (i.e., $V_{cc}^i$ and $V_{cm}^i$; outputs of the data encoding layers) arranged in chronological order. Let the number of layers be $L$. L-layer LSTMs ($L=2$ in our case) are utilized to process the two types of contextual data separately. \textbf{c)} The recurrent structure models features of sequential data and then uses soft hierarchical attention models (the 1st attention layer) to produce an optimal representation. The contextual embeddings from the two recurrent layers (hidden states) output ($H_{cm}^i$ and $H_{cc}^i$) are then temporally combined to form a joint representation ($H_{c}^i$). The third attention model (the 2nd attention layer) is performed on the joint hidden sequential embedding $H_{c}^i$ and eventually produces a compact representation of context sequences $V_c^i$, followed by (masked) layer normalisation \cite{ba2016layer}. \textbf{d)} Finally, we combine two embeddings of SC and context via concatenation to form the final rumor source representation in the \textbf{\textit{classification layer}}. This is the final output layer which provides the result of rumor detection. Cross-entropy loss are computed to optimize the whole network. A 3-layer fully-connected neural network with Leaky ReLu activations and softmax function takes the final representation to yield the output.
\input{sections/stacked_rnns.tex}
\subsection{Stacked Soft Attentions}\label{method:stackedSoftAttention}
In order to amplify the contribution of important context elements and filter noise or unnecessary information in final representation, we introduce multiple-layer stack attention mechanism in our network. This is inspired by the performance of stacked attentions in recent advances \cite{dyer2015transition,yang2016stacked}. By applying attention over multiple steps, the model can focus on more salient features and this has been proved in many visual recognition challenges \cite{yang2016stacked}. We explore ways to leverage attention mechanisms for context embeddings at different levels to eliminate invalid information and get more accurate contextual interaction information, thereby improving classification performance.
Specifically, we propose to calculate attention weights by providing information about all time steps for context embedding layers. It takes a context sequence of a predefined length $j$ as input and learns a mapping from this sequence to an output sequence using attention mechanisms. We employ the idea of hierarchical attention networks \cite{yang2016hierarchical} and adapt the context-aware model in our networks. We here represent attention as a probabilistic distribution over temporally ordered conversational context inputs, and implement its estimation via our end-to-end rumor classification framework. The standard softmax function \cite{martins2016softmax} is used to approximate a normalized probability distribution of importance on entire context. Let $H_c$ be the recurrent hidden states of tweet context (see section \ref{method:contextencoder}). Formally,
\begin{equation} \label{eq:attention1}
\alpha_c^t = softmax(tanh(W_hh_c^t + b_h)), \forall t \in [0, j].
\end{equation}
\begin{equation} \label{eq:attention2}
h_{c\_new}^t = \alpha_c^th_c^t
\end{equation}
$W_h$ and $b_h$ are the attention layer's weights, which are initialized using He initialization and optimized during training. Zero padding is used to handle variable lengths. Following the same practice adopted in the stacked RNN layer, we mask out padded values with negative infinity float following the practice of \cite{vaswani2017attention}. $h_{c\_new}$ is the re-weighted context embeddings.
Rather than only computing attention weights once, attention mechanism is applied to two layers in our architecture: 1) stacked RNN layers and 2) joint representation layer. Specifically, the first attention layer contains two sub-layers of attentions on the top of CC context encoder (see section \ref{method:cc_encoder}) output $H_{cc}^t$ and CM context encoder (see section \ref{method:contextmetadata}) output $H_{cm}^t$ respectively (as defined in eq. \ref{eq:cc_attention} and \ref{eq:cm_attention}). Two independent attention models are trained and then modify the hidden states of two separate recurrent layers. The output of two attention models are denoted as $H_{cc\_new}^t$ and $H_{cm\_new}^t$. The weighted hidden state vectors for all time-steps from two context encoders are then concatenated and provided as joint representation input for the second attention layer.
\begin{equation} \label{eq:cc_attention}
H_{cc\_new}^t = attention_1(H_{cc}^t)
\end{equation}
\begin{equation} \label{eq:cm_attention}
H_{cm\_new}^t = attention_1(H_{cm}^t)
\end{equation}
To determine the inference relationship between two correlated context embeddings and to verify our hypothesis, we use the attention model as a composition layer to mix the two types of sub-event inference information. Different from the first attention layer, the second attention layer aggregates all the hidden states using their relative importance via weighted sum, which is trained in the hope to capture shared semantics between content and metadata. Eventually, the proposed algorithm helps to incorporate additional auxiliary information into a unified representation of reaction and diffusion patterns to achieve outstanding performance in our context-based EDR problem. Formally,
\begin{equation} \label{eq:joint_attention}
h_{c}^t = attention_2(h_{cc\_new}^t \oplus h_{cm\_new}^t)
\end{equation}
\begin{equation} \label{eq:weighted_sum_att}
v_{c} = \sum_{t}h_{c}^t
\end{equation}
where $h_{c}^t$ is the joint hidden states of context and $v_{c}$ is the final context vector, i.e., a sum of $h_{c}^t$ for all time steps.
\subsection{Tweet content encoder}\label{method:cc_encoder}
A large body of work \cite{zubiaga18detection} has previously proposed and demonstrated the effectiveness and advantage of textual contents in rumor detection. The user-generated content has been proved to be useful for providing effective signals for identifying emerging rumors. For instance, credibility-related terms (e.g., "reportedly", "I hear that", etc.) can effectively indicate the uncertainty of a candidate tweet \cite{zubiaga17exploiting}. For rumor tweets that do not have sufficient signals, social context content can provide information about how people react to them, which has been exploited extensively to identify rumors and their veracity. \cite{maddock2015characterizing,zubiaga18detection}.
In our framework, tweet content embeddings are obtained via ELMo \cite{Peters2018deep}, a SoA context-aware neural language model (NLM). We allow a NLM to learn signals for linguistic and semantic characteristics from rumor tweet content such as ambiguity and uncertainty in order to avoid using hand-crafted features. ELMo represents each individual word while taking the context of an entire corpus (e.g., a sentence and paragraph) into account. The weight of each hidden state is task-specific and can be learned from domain-specific corpora. In our architecture, tweet sentence embeddings are learned from both domain-specific and general corpora. We employ a SoA ELMo model fine-tuned specifically for the task of rumor detection on social media \citelanguageresource{han2019neural}. This domain-specific language model is pre-trained on an 1 billion word benchmark corpus with vocabulary of 793,471 tokens and then fine-tuned on a large credibility-focus Twitter corpus with 6,157,180 tweets with 146,340,647 tokens and 2,235,075 vocabularies. The fine-tuned model achieves low perplexity in in-domain data sets and SoA performance in the rumor detection task. Following the practice in \cite{perone2018evaluation,han2019data}, averaging ELMo word vectors is employed to produce the final short-text embeddings, using features from all three layers of the ELMo model.
\input{sections/method_cxt_features.tex}
\subsection{Conversational Context Metadata}\label{method:contextmetadata}
The proposed architecture leverages 27 hand-crafted and generic features (described in Table \ref{tab:features}) that can be categorized into tweet-level and user-level.
Early work on rumor detection employs supervised learning techniques, and thus has extensively studied manually curated features related to contents, users, and networks to seek distinguishing features of online rumors \cite{qazvinian11rumour,kwon17rumor,yang12automatic,sun13detecting,zhao15enquiring,zhang2015predictors,wu2015false,ma2015detect,liu16detecting,zubiaga17exploiting,hamidian16rumor}. These studies have shown that those features have the potential for distinguishing rumors from non-rumors. In recent advances of deep learning architectures, few event-level detection techniques \cite{ruchansky17csi,kwon17rumor,liu2018early,guo2018rumor} have shown the merits of combining both hand-crafted metadata features and deep-learned features.
\begin{table}[t!]
\caption{Description of hand-crafted features.}
\label{tab:features}
\scriptsize
\centering
\begin{tabular}{
p{\dimexpr 0.95\linewidth-1.2\tabcolsep}
}
\hline
\multicolumn{1}{c}{\textbf{Tweet-level features}} \\ \hline
Number of retweets \\
Number of favorites \\
Whether tweet has a question mark \\
Whether tweet is a duplicate of its source\\
Whether tweet contains URLs\\
Number of URLs embedded in tweet \\
Whether tweet has native media\emph{*}\\
Number of words in tweet except source author's screen name\\
\hline
\multicolumn{1}{c}{\textbf{User-level features}} \\ \hline
Number of posts user has posted \\
Number of public lists user belongs to\\
Number of followers\\
Number of followings\\
Whether user has a background profile image \\
User reputation (i.e., followers/(followings+1))\\
User reputation (i.e., followers/(followings+followers+1))\\
Number of tweets user has liked so far (aka "user favorites")\\
Account age in days\\
Whether user is verified\\
User engagement (i.e., \# posts / (account age+1))\\
Following rate (i.e., followings / (account age+1))\\
Favorite rate (i.e., user favorites / (account age+1))\\
Whether geolocation is enabled\\
Whether user has a description \\
Number of words in user description\\
Number of characters in user's name including white space\\
Whether user is source tweet's author\\
Response time decay (time difference between context and source tweet in mins)\\
\hline
\emph{*} multimedia shared with the Tweet user-interface not via an external link
\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{Tweet-level features}
We let unsupervised NLM automatically learn syntactic and semantic representations of input tweets. Therefore, our hand-crafted features related to content mainly include features related to URLs and multimedia embedded in tweets. Twitter users often use URLs as additional references due to a length limit \cite{qazvinian2011rumor}. Including them in tweets tends to encourage more people to share rumors \cite{tanaka2014impact} and increase the trustworthiness of tweets \cite{gupta2012credibility,castillo2011information}. In particular, \cite{friggeri2014rumor} reports that unverified information with links to websites for validating and debunking rumors often goes viral on social media.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{User-level features}\label{cxt_features_user}
Rumor spreaders are individuals who seek attention and reputation \cite{sunstein2010rumours}. Features related to user profiles and reactions contribute to the characterization of rumors \cite{liu2015real}. Previous studies found that rumors tend to spread from low-impact users to influencers, whereas non-rumors have the opposite tendency \cite{ma2017detect,kwon17rumor}. Another study reports that trustworthy sources such as mainstream media and verified users participate in rumor spreading by simply sharing rumors and maintaining neutrality \cite{li16user}.
\section{Data processing}\label{method_dataprocessing}
We follow a simple pre-processing practice proposed in \cite{alhuzali2018ubc}. All tweets are lowercased, and URLs and user mentions are removed. Embedded links can be considered as critical metadata for rumor detection as they may help to identify sources of potential rumours. However, external information except textual information is not exploited for obtaining semantic and syntactic embeddings via ELMo. Tweets with a minimum of 4 tokens are considered as tweets which lack enough textual features are generally unremarkable and add noise to data~\citep{Ifrim2014Event}.
\section{Related Work}\label{relatedwork}
There are two different objectives in most recent techniques proposed to date, including 1) {\bf event-level rumor detection}: its purpose is to classify the target event into rumor and non-rumor. It involves story or event detection and tracking as well as grouping retweets or similar tweets in clusters during pre-processing \cite{chen2018call,kwon17rumor,ma2016detecting,guo2018rumor,nguyen17early,Jin17Rumor,wang2018eann}. 2) {\bf tweet-level detection}: in contrast to the event-level detection, it aims to detect individual rumor-bearing source tweets before events unfold \cite{zubiaga2016analysing}. This paper focuses on tweet-level detection. This is more challenging work than the event-level detection because individual tweets are short, noisy, and of divergent topics due to intrinsic properties of social media data. Thus, modeling tweet-level ERD with limited context is still considered as open issue \cite{zubiaga18detection}.
\textbf{Event-level rumor detection} \cite{yu17convolutional} proposes a CNN-based misinformation detection architecture which allows CNNs to learn representations of contents of input tweets related to an event. \cite{ma2016detecting} proposes various models based RNNs which learn tweet content representations based on tf-idf. \cite{ruchansky17csi} proposes a framework which jointly learns temporal representations and user features of input posts. \cite{ma2018detect} proposes a GRU-based, multi-task learning architecture which unifies both stances and rumor detection. \cite{chen2018call} is one of early work that uses RNNs and attention mechanism to model deep representation of aggregated tweet content of rumor event. \cite{guo2018rumor} exploits content representations and hand-crafted social contexts features with attention-based bidirectional LSTM networks.
\textbf{Message-level rumor detection} \cite{zubiaga17exploiting} proposes a conditional random fields-based model that exploits a combination of context content and metadata features to learn sequential dynamics of rumor diffusion at the tweet level. \cite{ma18rumor} proposes recursive neural networks models which take a tree structure of each input source tweet as input. Tree structures represent relations between source tweets and their contexts (i.e., replies and retweets). \cite{liu2018early} proposes a hybrid of CNNs and RNNs which is capable of learning rumor propagation based on features of users who have participated in rumor spreading. \cite{jin17multimodal} proposes a multi-modal model comprising CNN and LSTM with attention mechanism. It jointly learns representations of rumour textual contents and social contexts. The joint representations are fused with images embedded in tweets encoded using CNNs. A recent trend is to exploit multi-task learning frameworks for rumor detection and other rumor resolution sub-tasks \citelanguageresource{kochkina2018all} \cite{veyseh19rumor,li19rumor}. The majority of such work focuses on leveraging tweet content representation and the conversational structure of their context (e.g., replies). \citelanguageresource{kochkina2018all} decomposes conversation threads into several branches according to Twitter mentions (i.e., @username) which allows the application of majority voting for per-thread prediction. \cite{veyseh19rumor} examines the effectiveness of recent NLMs in content embedding. \cite{li19rumor} incorporates user-level information as an additional signal of credibility. \cite{geng19rumor} incorporate the sentiment of replies into their GRU model and applies self-attention to source tweet content. \cite{han2019data} modified the RNN-based multi-task learning model originally proposed by \citelanguageresource{kochkina2018all}. The authors evaluate the proposed model using their augmented data generated via weak supervision.
In this paper, we identify several limitations of existing work on tweet-level rumor detection. The majority of SoA methods are limited to contents of source posts and/or those of their contexts and rely on hand-crafted features for both content and propagation context. Our work avoids any sophisticated feature engineering on content and only adopts a limited number of generic features commonly used to encode context metadata. In addition, prevalent word-level attention mechanism is not applied in our model. This helps us to focus on examining the effectiveness of our propagation context-based model and task-specific language model. Furthermore, data scarcity is a known limitation in the field of ERD. Most studies have evaluated their methods on small or proprietary data sets with a conventional approach for splitting data into train and test sets. To our best knowledge, it is the first work presenting an extensive experimental comparison with both LOO-CV and k-fold CV procedures to provide an almost unbiased estimate of the generalizability of a model to unseen events and in realistic scenarios.
\section{Results and Discussion}\label{results}
\subsection{Classification Performance}
As shown in Table \ref{results:overall-cvresults} and \ref{results:overall-results}, our proposed model yields SoA performance with larger test data comparable to all the baseline models under two different evaluation techniques while our architecture provides a more abstract context representation and does not specially model many aspects of factuality (e.g., stance, word-level context, sentiment, follower/following relationship, etc.). The full model (RPDNN) achieved an average $F_1$ score of 0.817 in 5-fold CV and that of 0.727 in 7-fold LOO-CV. The result of more stricter LOO-CV shows 7\% improvement over the best comparable SoA method. Details of LOO-CV results are presented in appendix \ref{appendix:loocv_details} In brief, we observe that performance varies slightly for different LOO events. The variance of cross-event performance is 0.0033 in $F_{1}$ and 0.0055 in $Acc.$, which could be attributed to structural issues of different LOO event context rather than actual model capabilities.
\begin{table}
\caption{Comparison of overall CV results.}
\label{results:overall-cvresults}
\footnotesize
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\bf Methods & \bf P & \bf R & \bf F1 & \bf Acc. \\ \hline
\textbf{RPDNN} & 0.768 & \textbf{0.876} & \textbf{0.817} & 0.803 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-cxt} & \textbf{0.785} & 0.844 & 0.811 & \textbf{0.804}\\
\textbf{RPDNN-SC} & 0.730 & 0.839 & 0.780 & 0.762 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-CC} & 0.762 & 0.846 & 0.801 & 0.788 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-CM} & 0.754 & 0.868 & 0.805 & 0.789 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-Att} & 0.766 & 0.847 & 0.803 & 0.792 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-SC-CM} & 0.779 & 0.733 & 0.754 & 0.762 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-SC-CC} & 0.624 & 0.597 & 0.609 & 0.617\\
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\textbf{\cite{zhou2019early}} & \textbf{0.843}\emph{*} & 0.735\emph{*} & 0.785\emph{*} & \textbf{0.858}\emph{*} \\
\textbf{\cite{liu2018early}} & -- & -- & \textbf{0.843} & 0.853 \\
\textbf{\cite{ma2018detect}} & -- & -- & 0.753 & 0.730 \\
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\multicolumn{5}{l}{\emph{*}evaluation metrics are computed over all classes.}
\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\begin{table}
\caption{Comparison of overall LOO-CV results.}
\label{results:overall-results}
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\bf Methods & \bf P & \bf R & \bf F1 & \bf Acc. \\ \hline
\textbf{RPDNN} & \textbf{0.648} & 0.834 & \textbf{0.727} & \textbf{0.684} \\
\textbf{RPDNN-cxt} & 0.626 & 0.838 & 0.715 & 0.667 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-SC} & 0.621 & 0.796 & 0.694 & 0.648 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-CC} & 0.631 & 0.800 & 0.705 & 0.654 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-CM} & 0.625 & \textbf{0.862} & 0.723 & 0.669 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-Att} & 0.643 & 0.814 & 0.717 & 0.679 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-SC-CM} & 0.59 & 0.862 & 0.697 & 0.625 \\
\textbf{RPDNN-SC-CC} & 0.568 & 0.519 & 0.514 & 0.544 \\
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\textbf{\citelanguageresource{han2019neural}} & \textbf{0.716} & \textbf{0.614} & \textbf{0.656} & \textbf{0.685} \\
\textbf{\cite{zubiaga17exploiting}} & 0.692 & 0.559 & 0.601 & -- \\
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\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\textbf{Ablation study observation} The ablation study of the internal baseline models of shows that \textbf{1) source content: } the content of candidate source tweets can be considered as the most important and influential factor in ERD. This observation is consistent with a large body of previous work that exploits source contents alone to measure the credibility of rumors. The source content only model ( ``RPDNN-cxt'') achieved performance comparable to the full model (only 1\% difference with two metrics). The experiment results show that the adoption of the rumor task-specific ELMo model proves to be effective for short-text content embeddings with limited context by capturing significant contextualized representations of rumor-bearing tweets' content. The ELMo embeddings make the most contribution and improve the overall results, which is further supported by ``RPDNN-SC-CM'' setting. \textbf{2) conversational context: } the context of source tweets can provide additional and effective information to detect rumors. The context-only model ``RPDNN-SC'' achieved comparable performance to the full model (0.780 $F_{1}$ in CV and 0.694 $F_{1}$ in LOO-CV respectively). It is worth noting that our context content only model (``RPDNN-SC-CM'') also achieved SoA performance based on two metrics (0.754 $F_{1}$ in CV and 0.697 $F_{1}$ in LOO-CV). The results indicate that modeling the evolution of public opinion and self-correction mechanism in tweet context is an important and effective approach to ERD. In addition, the metadata only model (``RPDNN-SC-CC'') achieved reasonable performance (0.609$F_{1}$ in CV and 0.514$F_{1}$ in LOO-CV respectively) and incorporating metadata helps to improve precision of full model by 2.3\% with LOO-CV (as observed in ``RPDNN-CM''). This verifies our assumption that the context metadata of rumor source tweets is useful in capturing relevant characteristics of rumor diffusion in early stages. Our observation from the comparative results suggests that although context metadata is more noisy than context content, it can provide effective complementary evidence in the early stages of rumor diffusion with respect to the identification of weak signals. Further experiments can be conducted to investigate its usefulness in cross-platform (i.e., other social media platforms) and cross-language prediction in terms of exploiting a pre-trained metadata model with transfer learning techniques. By comparing ``RPDNN-CC'' and ``RPDNN-CM'' to the full model, the final unified model improves $F_{1}$ performance by around 1-2\%, which can be attributed to its modeling of higher-order feature interactions of two correlated contexts. \textbf{3) context-aware attention mechanisms:} the benefits of incorporating stacked attention mechanisms into a context model are further justified in our experiments by comparison of performance between the full model and attention excluded model ("RPDNN-Att"). Our context-aware attention mechanism can slightly improve both recall and precision, and overall performance with attention achieves a slight improvement in F-measure under the two evaluation settings by 1.4\% and 1\% respectively. Empirical observation in our data indicates that the stacked attention models can reweigh contexts according to their relevance and significance layer by layer. Due to the recurrent structure, the hidden vector close to the end is more informative than its beginning. Thus, for small context, the performance of the attention-based full model is similar to that of the standard LSTM model (i.e., ``RPDNN-Att''). Few representative context samples from the test set with 3 layers of attention weights can be found in Figure \ref{fig:attention_weights_plots} in Appendix.
\subsection{Training Loss and Performance}
Based on the experiments, we set the number of epochs to 10 in order to avoid overfitting. Figure \ref{fig:learning_curve_plots} presents training loss and accuracy curve with 10 epochs over time during the training of ``RPDNN'' models in 7-fold LOO-CV.
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\captionof{figure}{Loss and accuracy curves for 7 folds in LOOCV.}
\label{fig:learning_curve_plots}
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The figures on 7 LOO models show steady decreases in training loss within the first 5 epochs and the tendency of overfitting after the 10th epoch. In comparison, we see a constant increase of accuracy in both training and validation sets for all the LOO models. The results show that the ``sydneysiege'' LOO set is the most difficult one to fit. Its divergence in loss can be observed in the very early stage since the 5th epoch and validation accuracy starts to drop after the 10th epoch. The average training time of full models on LOO-CV data is around 28 hours with GPU.
\subsection{Stacked RNN layer}\label{method:contextencoder}
A natural choice is to use Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) to model rumor context. An RNN processes a sequential input in a way that resembles how humans do it. It performs an operation, $h_t = f_W (x_t, h_{t-1})$, on every candidate tweet context ($x_t$) of a sequence, where $h_t$ is the hidden state a time step $t$ and $W$ is the weights of the network. The hidden state at each time step depends on the previous hidden state. Therefore, the order of time series-based reaction context input is important. Intuitively, this process enables RNNs to model the evolution of public opinion about each source claim and diffusion patterns of public engagement (e.g., retweets, likes) through corresponding metadata. Meanwhile, it enables to handle inputs of variable lengths.
Regarding utilizing complementary context clues and modeling context with different types of features (considered as two different sub-events), conventional approaches \cite{xing2017incorporating,zhou2017disambiguating,jin17multimodal,gu2018deep} simply concatenate embeddings of different data inputs or process them through a linear combination of different feature embeddings to form a single representation. This practice completely ignores the correlations and differences between different context inputs. We argue that a model should have the ability of learning weights separately from different context inputs in order to find salient parts of each context type. In addition, a model should have the ability to learn important clues across multiple context observations (as illustrated in section \ref{method:stackedSoftAttention}).
To this end, we propose two (simultaneous) context embeddings to explore two correlated context inputs, and use two layers of forward LSTMs in order to learn more abstract features respectively. Concretely, to model the temporal evolution of public opinions, context content embeddings ($V_{cc}^i$) are given as input to two layers of forward LSTMs. The context output state $H_{cc}^i$ at time $t$ is abbreviated as $ \overrightarrow{h_{cc,t}^i} = \overrightarrow{LSTM_{l}}(\overrightarrow{h_{cc,t-1}^{i}},v_{cc,t}^i), \forall t \in [0, j].
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Regarding diffusion patterns of public engagement, we employ shallow features extracted from explicit information in social reactions to induce a hierarchical RNN model. In contrast to previous work \cite{ma2015detect,zubiaga17exploiting}, our RNN-based method avoids painstakingly complicated feature engineering, and instead allows RNN to learn deep, hidden behavioural, and social dynamics of \textbf{}underlying complex hierarchical social-temporal structure. The context output state $H_{cm}^i$ at time $t$ is abbreviated as $ \overrightarrow{h_{cm,t}^i} = \overrightarrow{LSTM_{l}}(\overrightarrow{h_{cm,t-1}^{i}},v_{cm,t}^i), \forall t \in [0, j].
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\section*{Appendix: Analysis of attention degrees}
In Figure \ref{fig:attention_weights_plots}, we present weights of first layers of attention (in ``CC'' and ``CM'' columns) and second layer of attention (in ``CC+CM'' column). The context-level attention weights of example threads are highlighted in different colors according to the rank of their weights in different layers.
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\includegraphics[clip,scale=0.20, trim=0.5cm 9cm 0.5cm 0.1cm,width=\linewidth]{figures/attention2.pdf}
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\captionof{figure}{Visualisation of attention weights for example tweets.}
\label{fig:attention_weights_plots}
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The results obtained by the second attention layer (i.e. CC+CM) show that replies expressing doubts and/or questions tend to have higher attention weights. Interestingly, for some replies, the first and second attention layers produce contradictory results, but the latter tends to output more logical results. For instance, the reply ``@MailOnline @CathyYoung63'' in first example of source tweet is in the first rank according to the first layer's results. However, it does not contain any useful information, and its author is not a high-impact user. It is ranked last by the second layer. This observation supports the motivation behind adopting multiple attention layers \cite{yang2016stacked,wang2017residual}, that is, they can progressively refine feature maps and focus on more salient features.
| textbf{0.662} \\
& RPDNN-CC & 0.585 & 0.775 & 0.667 & 0.613 \\
& RPDNN-CM & 0.608 & 0.7958 & 0.689 & 0.641 \\
& RPDNN-Att & 0.589 & 0.801 & 0.679 & 0.62 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CM & 0.583 & 0.843 & 0.69 & 0.62 \\
& RPDNN-SC-CC & 0.573 & 0.843 & 0.682 & 0.607 \\
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\end{table*}
\section*{Appendix: Model Settings}\label{appendix_model_settings}
All the parameters of stacked LSTM and attention weights are trained by employing the derivative of the cross-entropy loss function through back-propagation. We use the AdaGrad algorithm for parameter optimisation. As described in Section \ref{method:problemstatement}, source tweets are filtered out based on two constraints: content length and context size. Context sequence size is set to 200 (i.e. $j=200$). The length of each ELMo content embedding is 1024, and that of each metadata feature vector is 27. The number of forward LSTM layers in each stacked LSTM is set to 2, and that of hidden units is set to twice input size. The learning rate and weight decay are set to 1e-4 and 1e-5, respectively. All training instances with corresponding context inputs are iterated over in each epoch where batch size is 128. The number of epochs is set to 10 to avoid overfitting. Leaky ReLU is employed in 3 dense layers. Drop out rates 0.2, 0.3, and 0.3 are respectively applied after each of the three layers. Preliminary results show that the RPDNN suffers from ``dying ReLU'' problem \cite{maas2013rectifier}, which means weights in NNs always drive all inputs to ReLU neurons to negative. This is problematic because ReLu neurons will no longer useful in discriminating the input. Replacing with LReLU fix the problem which gives nonzero gradient for negative value.
\section{Conclusion}\label{conclusions}
In this paper, we addressed the task of message-level ERD in early development stages of social media rumors where limited information is available. A novel hybrid, context-aware neural network architecture was proposed to learn a unified representation of tweet contents and propagation contexts, enabling the modeling of the evolution of public opinion and the early stages of rumor diffusion. We performed comparative evaluations with two CV techniques and larger test sets from real-life events. The results showed that the proposed model achieves SoA performance. Experimental results showed the advantage of utilizing two types of correlated temporal context inputs from conversational contents and the metadata of tweets in learning an optimal sequential model by improving its effectiveness and generalizability in unseen rumor events. An ablation study proved the positive effect of incorporating a task-specific neural language model and a multi-layered attention model in representation learning in terms of improving resistance to overfitting and noise.
There are several directions for future research. One is to consider the incorporation of social network structure. A potential benefit of modeling retweet chains via follower-following relationship can be studied. In our current work, we find no way to obtain this context data for our public retrospective data using public Twitter API. In addition, the impact of many recent neural language models (typically transformer-based models) and variants of context-aware self-attention models (e.g., multi-head self-attention mechanism in recent work) with larger context size can be examined. Furthermore, generating larger training data with weak supervision technique is promising and can be exploited to allow a deeper NN architecture. It is also interesting to investigate the transferability of a unified model across multiple social media platforms, particularly for the language-independent metadata model. The efficiency and scalability in online social networks are unknown and not examined in this paper.
\section{Data Set} \label{dataset}
We experiment with two data sets: PHEME 6392078 datasets and Twitter 15/16 dataset (\textcolor{red}{TODO: update with latest train, hold-out and test dataset. We will list statistics of all (>10) the event dataset used in train set and the 7 LOOCV dataset}).
\begin{enumerate}[noitemsep]
\item \textbf{Aug-rnr} \citelanguageresource{han2019neural}: This is an augmented version of PHEME(6392078). It contains rumour and non-rumour source tweets and their contexts (i.e., replies and retweets) associated with six real-world breaking news events. Source tweets are labelled with weak supervision.
\item \textbf{Twitter15 and Twitter16} \cite{ma2017detect}: These data sets consist of rumor and non-rumor source tweets and their contexts. Contexts for each source tweet are provided in the form of propagation trees. Source tweets are annotated with one of four categories: non-rumor, false rumor, true rumor and unverified rumor. These are used as test sets during evaluation.
\item \textbf{PHEME(6392078) \cite{kochkina2018all}} This data consists of manually labeled rumors and non-rumors for 9 events. It is used as test sets during evaluation.
\end{enumerate}
Statistics of our training and test sets are presented in Table \ref{tab:testset_statistics}.
\begin{table}[t!]
\caption{Statistics of test set with balanced rumor and non-rumor source tweets}
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\bf Hold-out Event & \bf \# of rumor tweets &\bf \# of non-rumor tweets \\ \hline
bostonbombings & 323 & 323 \\
charliehebdo & 458 & 458 \\
ferguson & 284 & 284 \\
germanwings & 231 & 231 \\
ottawashooting & 420 & 420 \\
sydneysiege & 522 & 522 \\
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\label{tab:testset_statistics}
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\end{table}
\section{Experiments}\label{experiments}
In this section, we report the evaluation data set and methods for our proposed model and data processing methods.
\subsection{Data sets}
Table \ref{tab:dataset_statistics} presents the statistics of all the pre-filtered event data sets used in our experiment. They are obtained from three public data sets. ``Avg. tdiff'' stands for the average time length of context (conversational threads) in each event data set in minutes.
\textbf{1. Aug-rnr~\citelanguageresource{han2019neural}}: This is an augmented version of the \textit{PHEME (6392078)}. It contains rumor and non-rumor source tweets and their contexts associated with six real-world breaking news events. Source tweets are labeled with weak supervision. The augmented data set expands original one by 200\% of source tweets and 100\% of social context data. The temporal filtered version 2.0 data\footnote{\url{https://zenodo.org/record/3269768}} is adopted in our experiments to examine our models' performance in the context-based ERD task. We only use replies (i.e., context data) posted within 7 days after corresponding source tweets were posted. Retweets are excluded \footnote{Our preliminary results shows that retweets metadata is very noisy. Simply adding retweets into context causes underfitting and poor performance.}.\\
\textbf{2. Twitter15/16 \cite{ma2017detect}}: These two data sets consist of rumor and non-rumor source tweets and their context. The context of each source tweet is provided in the form of propagation trees. Source tweets are manually annotated with one of the following four categories: non-rumor, false rumor, true rumor and unverified rumor. As we restrict the experiment set-up to binary classification, all but ``non-rumor'' class are aggregated into ``rumor'' class. We collect context data by following the practice introduced in \cite{han2019data}. \\
\textbf{3. PHEME (6392078; \citelanguageresource{kochkina2018all})}: This consists of manually labeled rumor and non-rumor source tweets and their replies for 9 breaking news events. It is used to generate test sets during evaluation.
\begin{table}
\caption{Statistics of 12 events data sets.}
\label{tab:dataset_statistics}
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\textbf{Event} & & & \multicolumn{6}{c}{\textbf{Replies}} \\
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& \textbf{\# of\newline rumors} & \textbf{\# of\newline non-rumors} & \textbf{Total} & \textbf{Avg.} &\textbf{Min} & \textbf{Max} & \textbf{Mdn} & \textbf{Avg. tdiff} \\ \hline
charlie & 382 & 1,356 & 42,081 & 24 & 6 & 341 & 19 & 8.6\\
ferguson & 266 & 746 & 26,565 & 26 & 6 & 288 & 18 & 47.3\\
german & 132 & 122 & 4,163 & 16 & 6 & 109 & 14 & 12.8 \\
sydney & 480 & 784 & 26,435 & 21 & 6 & 341 & 17 & 7.1\\
ottawa & 361 & 539 & 16,034 & 18 & 6 & 208 & 13 & 440.6\\
boston & 75 & 584 & 23,210 &35 & 6 & 207 & 20 & 8.1\\
ebola & 13 & 0 & 208 & 16 & 6 & 26 & 15 & 42.6\\
gurlitt & 1 & 1 & 23 & 12 & 7 & 16 & 12 & 174.1\\
prince & 43 & 0 & 452 & 11 & 6 & 21 & 10 & 4.7\\
putin & 22 & 9 & 379 & 12 & 6 & 25 & 10 & 21.1\\
twitter15 & 782 & 323 & 47,324 & 43 & 6 & 458 & 28 & 2.2\\
twitter16 & 410& 191 & 27,732 & 46 & 6 & 458 &29 & 16.6\\ \hline
\textbf{Total} & 2,967 & 4,655 & 214,606 & & & & &\\
\end{tabular}
\end{table}
\subsection{Data Preprocessing}\label{exp:datapreprocessing}
In this task, a candidate source tweet has to satisfy the following constraints: (1) \textit{informativeness}: the length of its content (i.e., the number of tokens) should be greater than a minimum value. Tweets that lack enough textual information are generally unremarkable and add noise to data~\cite{Ifrim2014Event}. (2) \textit{popularity}: its context size (i.e., the number of replies to it) should be greater than a minimum value. This pre-filtering allows us to examine the focus of this paper regarding conversational context. Therefore, each input $x_i$ (i.e., a candidate tweet) is set to satisfy both minimum content length ($=4$) and minimum context length($=5$). All tweets are lowercased, tokenized and deaccented.
\subsection{Model Implementations}
Models were implemented\footnote{The source code is available at \url{https://github.com/jerrygaoLondon/RPDNN}} using Python 3.6, Allennlp (0.8.2) framework\cite{gardner2018allennlp}, and Pytorch 1.2.0. All models were trained on one Tesla P100 SXM2 GPU node with maximum 16GiB RAM. More details of model settings are given in appendix \ref{appendix_model_settings}.
\subsection{Settings and Baselines}
Two following evaluation procedures are employed to evaluate our models. Four performance metrics are adopted in our experiments including Accuracy (Acc.), precision (P), recall (R), and F1-measure ($F_1$). P, R and $F_1$ are computed with respect to positive class (i.e., rumor). Overall performance is an average over all CV folds.
\textbf{LOO-CV} The mainstream rumor detection methods \cite{ma2016detecting,liu2018early,chen2018call,ma18rumor,zhou2019early,tarnpradab2019attention} adopt conventional K-fold Cross Validation (CV) procedures with various different split ratios to estimate their models' performance. This practice allows similar distributions between train and test sets, and usually leads to good performance. However, the simple train/test split seems weak when a model is required to generalize beyond the distribution sampled from the same rumor event data. To this end, we adopt \textit{Leave one (event) out cross validation (LOO-CV)} as an approximate evaluation of our proposed models in realistic scenarios.
Our LOO-CV data is presented in Table \ref{tab:loocv_statistics}. 12 real-world rumor event data sets in total are used to generate balanced training, hold-out and test data. Two types of samples (i.e., rumor and non-rumor) are randomly shuffled in each data set. Training and hold-out sets contain augmented data sets from \textit{Aug-rnr}, generated from 11 (out of 12) events with a split ratio 9:1. 7 manually labeled event data sets from \textit{PHEME (6392078)} and \textit{Twitter15/16} are selected as test sets, thus it is 7-fold LOO-CV.
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charlie & 4,674 & 496 & 680 \\
ferguson & 4,818 & 584 & 466 \\
german & 5,144 & 526 & 212 \\
sydney & 4,474 & 500 & 836 \\
ottawa & 4,676 & 536 & 578 \\
twitter15 & 3,924 & 446 & 646 \\
twitter16 & 4,600 & 514 & 382 \\
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\textbf{K-fold CV} We also evaluate our models via 5-fold cross validation following the common practice in this field in order to provide a comparative evaluation with more SoA methods. Stratified k-fold CV is employed to ensure that the percentage of samples for each class is preserved in each returned stratified fold. The split ratio for three data sets is 18:1:1, which results in 4,382 source tweets in the training set and 246 in hold/test set per fold.
\textbf{Baselines} Our models (see Section \ref{exp:ablation_study}) are evaluated with the following SoA models that are comparable and utilize conversational threads.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{\cite{zubiaga17exploiting}: } LOO-CV results for tweet-level classification on positive class (i.e., rumor) are given on 5 PHEME event sets.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{\cite{zhou2019early}: } Overall results of event-level ERD for two classes with a 3:1 train/test split ratio are provided for the 5 PHEME event sets .
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{\cite{han2019data}: } LOO-CV results for tweet-level ERD on the 5 PHEME event sets are provided based on a train/test split ratio of 3:1.
\noindent$\bullet$ \textbf{\cite{ma18rumor}: } 5-fold CV results for tweet-level ERD for four classes on the Twitter 15/16 are available with a 3:1 train/test split ratio.
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Industry mourns Four Winns co-founder
Four Winns Boat Co. co-founder Charles "Charlie" Winn of Cadillac, Mich., died Nov. 18 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was 70.
Winn was a founder of Four Winns, as well as Lakeside Charlies Restaurant and Pheasant Ridge Estates, all in Cadillac, according to an obituary in the Cadillac News. He also was a founder of the Charlevoix Country Club and, long ago, a sales manager at Investors Diversified Services in Lansing, Mich.
Winn had a passion for water, antique boats and boating in general. He was a member of yacht clubs in Florida and Michigan and was a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Great Lakes Cruising Club and the Pine River Association.
Through the years, he collected and restored antique wooden boats. His enthusiasm for<|fim_middle|> his yard, he returned the favor with goats in their yard. | boating led him to explore harbors and marinas throughout the Great Lakes, North Channel and Florida waters, where he particularly liked taking day trips to out-of-the-way spots.
In a company tribute, employees remembered Winn as "the funny one" in the family business. Employees were happy to see him coming their way. If he was approaching someone on the line, it was going to be a positive exchange. He always had a smile, a story or a joke or two. Pranks were also in his nature. When one of his brothers put a totem pole in | 116 |
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the North American Monsoon (NAM) play a large role in the weather in North America. In the summer, the NAM brings large-scale wind and rainfall to otherwise parched regions of the American Southwest and Mexico. The impacts of the NAM weather patterns extend throughout North America. Scientists fear climate change may cause the ENSO and NAM to slow down or even stop with dramatic implications to temperatures around the globe.
To understand the regional or "downscaled" impacts on the American Southwest and Department of Defense (DoD) infrastructure, a SERDP-funded pilot project led by Dr. Chris Castro is working to characterize how severe weather is<|fim_middle|> of climate change and severe weather on DoD installations around the globe.
Stay tuned for Dr. Castro's final report which will be published on the SERDP project page ( RC-2205) in early 2017. | changing. As the climate changes, the NAM is expected to increase temperature and aridity in the Southwest resulting in increased rainfall and flash flooding, dust storms, microbursts, and lightning. But what will that mean for DoD installation infrastructure in the region such as buildings, roads, runways and water drainages?
Dr. Castro and his team at the University of Arizona have developed a stepwise methodological approach to address how monsoon thunderstorms are presently changing and may continue to change in the future. Working in close partnership with the U.S. Air Force 25th Operational Weather Squadron in Arizona and the 14th Weather Squadron in North Carolina, the goal of the project is to develop facility-specific information on extreme monsoon weather and the best possible operational forecast decision criteria. With the project nearing conclusion, the team has gained a clearer physical picture of how monsoon thunderstorms are changing in association with anthropogenic climate change. This pilot project may serve as a future model for assessing the impact | 203 |
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Actavis Group, the international generic pharmaceuticals company, will be participating in the Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) in Maastricht, beginning today.
The Annual Congress of the EAHP is the largest hospital pharmacy meeting in Europe, reportedly attended by some 2,000 colleagues from all over the world.
Actavis has set its sights firmly on the hospital sector and currently has around 300 pending applications worldwide for injectable medicines. Furthermore, Actavis' ambitious pipeline comprises more than 60 new projects, developed both internally and through established relationships with other developers.
Actavis already markets over 50 hospital products, with a focus on oncology products and a growing range of anti-infectives, local anaesthetics and analgesics. Recently Actavis signed an agreement with Pfizer to acquire a manufacturing site specialising in the production of oncology products. The site, which covers an area of 300,000 square metres, is located in Nerviano, Italy. At the same time Actavis entered into a multi-year exclusive agreement with Pfizer for the supply of oncology products.
Actavis has further extended its portfolio through the acquisition of Floxapen from GSK, as well as Reteplase (rapsylin) and Isotretenoin (acitretin) from Roche. Actavis' exclusive rights agreement to distribute and sell the Deltaselect injectable range in Germany and other select countries came into effect in October 2007.
This transaction has established Actavis as<|fim_middle|> developement update | a major player in the German hospital market. Actavis currently markets over 30 molecules from the Deltaselect portfolio in the German market and plans are in place to introduce up to eight complementary molecules over the coming year. Work is also already underway to register and sell these products in a number of other countries.
Robert Wessman, President and CEO, said:
"Actavis is already renowned for fast access to high quality, affordable generics. We are excited and pleased to be extending our product range to hospitals throughout Europe. We look forward to being of service to hospital pharmacists over the coming years."
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Saquon Barkley gives Chicago sixth-grader a Super surprise: 'Keep dreaming and keep working hard'
A sixth-grader from Chicago has turned a rejection from the NFL into a couple of extraordinary pieces of football memorabilia.
Danny Speski received an autographed football from New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and a handwritten letter from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday after Speski wrote to the league about his experience entering a Super Bowl contest.
Danny was among 18,000 entrants vying to be one of <|fim_middle|> Bears. | 32 children selected to run the game ball onto the field at Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. He wasn't among the winners but decided to write to Tim Ellis, NFL chief marketing office, detailing how the process of entering the contest helped him bond with his father, Robert.
"We talked about it every day, played Madden together, and we dreamed together because of you and the contest," Danny wrote.
Barkley also filmed a short video for Danny, telling the middle-schooler to "keep dreaming, keep working hard and great things will come of that."
Goodell wrote that Danny's memories "will last a lifetime."
"It is clear you appreciate the important values that come from football. The lessons from football have been instrumental in my life. I wish the same for you."
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Danny plays football and is a running back, like Barkley. He says his favorite team is the | 229 |
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal addressing a public meet<|fim_middle|> | after inaugurating a yarn bank at Sualkuchi, on Friday. – UB Photos
GUWAHATI, Sept 14 - Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a silk yarn bank and laid the foundation stone of a multi-disciplinary sports complex at Sualkuchi in Kamrup district today.
Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal gave an account of the Centrally-sponsored welfare schemes taken up in the State and urged the people to transform schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan into a people's movement.
"This is an effort towards transforming the country in sync with the dream of Mahatma Gandhi," he said, and also referred to the Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yojana where 32 crore people have been brought under banking services.
The Chief Minister said that under the State Capital Region, Sualkuchi would be brought within the jurisdiction of Guwahati city. He also appealed to the people of Sualkuchi to render constructive criticism and help the Government to work on its mistakes. | 215 |
Gall<|fim_middle|> (disambiguation) | is a kind of swelling growth on living things.
Gall may also refer to:
Culture and politics
Gall Force, a 1980s Japanese science fiction animation series
In Summerland (novel), a gall is a place where two parts of the Lodgepole meet
Gall v. United States, a United States Supreme Court case about criminal sentencing
A term used by Gaels to describe foreigners, associated with Norse-Gaels
People
Gall (surname), list of people with the surname
Gall (Native American leader) (c. 1840–1894), Hunkpapa Lakota war leader
Saint Gall (c. 550–c. 646), Irish disciple
Other uses
Galling, a form of metal wear when two surfaces slide across one another
Bile, a fluid that aids in digestion
Colocynth, the bitter apple or vine of Sodom
Boldness or chutzpah, a personal characteristic of fearlessness and effrontery
See also
Gallbladder
Gaul (disambiguation)
Galle (disambiguation)
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Prescriptive Analytics Market Rising the Growth : Leading Key Players: Companies IBM,TIBCO Software, SAP SE, River Logic Inc, Ayata, FICO.
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IBM Corporation, TIBCO Software Inc., SAP SE, Frontline Systems, Inc., Profitect, ANGOSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION, River Logic, Inc., Ayata, Fair Isaac Corporation, PANORATIO among others.
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- On the basis of geography, global prescriptive analytics market report covers data points for 28 countries across multiple geographies such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. Some of the major countries covered in this report are U.S., Canada, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, China | 353 |
It's no secret that my eight year old son loves his steam trains so I knew he'd enjoy the concept of Colt Express, the latest board game for us to look at for Asmodee UK as part of their Board Game Club.
Colt Express is aimed at those aged 10 years and over and can be played with 2-6 players. Obviously my son is a couple of years under the recommended age for this game but he managed quite well with most aspects of the game play.
The game comes with 6 cardboard Train Cars, 1 cardboard Locomotive, 7 wooden coloured playing pieces (Bandits and Marshall), 6 Character sheets, 132 playing cards (including action cards, bullets cards and neutral bullet cards), 32 Loot tokens (purses, jewels and strong boxes) and instructions.
The aim of the game is to become the richest bandit in the Wild West. You need to outwit the other bandits without getting shot too many times. There's also a prize for the best shooter. There are 5 rounds to each game, with each round having two phases – schem<|fim_middle|> for your future reference in case you fancy trying your hand as a bandit too! | in' and stealin'.
There is a bit of assembly required before you can play Colt Express for the first time. As the train carriages, locomotive and terrain elements need to be slotted together.
This is easy to do and the pieces are made of sturdy cardboard. It's also worth noting that this is a one-off construction, when you've finished playing the game, the carriages and loco fit neatly back into the storage box.
Once you've completed the one-off build you place the loco and a train carriage for each player together in the centre of the table.
Each player is given a $250 purse as a starting point then loot tokens are placed in the carriages as indicated on their floors (each carriage is different). The Marshall (the yellow wooden playing piece) starts the game in the Locomotive, along with one of the strong boxes.
The 13 neutral bullet cards are placed next to the loco. These denote the injuries that the Marshall might inflict on the ruthless bandits as the game progresses.
Then players need to decide on their character for the game, each one comes with its own character sheet and colour coded action cards. These action cards are shuffled and placed face down on each players character sheet. Then you place the 6 bullet cards in ascending order of number of bullets face up on the sheet. You start the game with a full round of ammunition in the barrel of each gun.
You put the relevant coloured bandit in each carriage depending on the order the bandits will be played. The first player will place their bandit in the first carriage behind the loco and so on.
To start the game the Schemin'! begins, the first player places the top card from the round deck face up so that all players can see it. The card shows the number and type of turns for the round. Players then play out the round by moving, shooting or changing floors (your bandits can walk on the roofs of the carriages, much to my son's delight) depending on the cards you play. There are 4 types of turns available to play and these are depicted on the round card. you might get to play action cards face up, go through a tunnel with action cards played face down, switch the order of play or speed up as each player takes two turns at once.
When all turns have been taken you move onto the Stealing! part of the game as players move and react to each other. It really is a game you have to play to really get to grips with it. You can move between carriages and walk along the roof from one carriage to the next. You can shoot other bandits depending on where your bandit is placed at the time. You might even get to steal some loot and move the Marshall, making any bandits in the same carriage move onto the roof. Perhaps you might even get to punch one of your opponents and steal some of his loot.
There's so much to take in with this game and I feel to make the most of Colt Express you need more than two players, although two players can play a double bandit game, which definitely helps with game play.
It's worth knowing that each bandit has different powers and my son 's go to character is Tuco as he can shoot through the roof of the carriages.
Colt Express is a game that my son will grow into in the next couple of years. We can then look into the Advanced Rules for extra game play and there are expansion kits, making this game a great investment for the future.
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Patricio O'Ward Josef Newgarden Tony Stewart Tony<|fim_middle|> race-high 66 laps. | Kanaan Ed Carpenter Will Power Takuma Sato Zach Veach Colton Herta Scott Dixon Sports Technology Automobile racing Indianapolis 500 IndyCar
IndyCar champion Newgarden wins at Gateway under caution
By KEN ROBERTS - Aug. 30, 2020 07:38 PM EDT
Josef Newgarden pits during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Josef Newgarden raced to his second IndyCar victory of the season Sunday, holding off rookie Pato O'Ward before a late caution ended the race at World Wide Technology Raceway under the yellow flag.
It's the second IndyCar race to finish under caution in one week. Takuma Sato won the Indianapolis 500 under yellow last Sunday.
In the second of two weekend races at the short oval outside of St. Louis, it was Sato who brought out the caution with four laps remaining when he hit the wall. The pace car picked up the field with three laps remaining and IndyCar did not have enough time to restart the race.
It denied O'Ward a chance to challenge the reigning IndyCar Series champion for the victory. Newgarden, in a Chevrolet for Team Penske, won for the 16th time in his career and closed the points deficit on championship leader Scott Dixon.
Dixon won Saturday in the first race of the Gateway doubleheader and has four victories in nine IndyCar races this season. Newgarden and Team Penske have three wins.
Newgarden was put in position to win the race when his crew got him off pit lane on the final stop ahead of O'Ward. Newgarden and the Mexican driver had a drag race back onto the track that Newgarden won.
"This was a pit stop victory for me," Newgarden said. "Really proud of my team. I didn't win the race, they won it."
O'Ward, the top rookie in the Indy 500 with a sixth-place finish, earned his second podium of the weekend for Arrow McLaren SP. He was third on Saturday and has six finishes this season of eighth or higher.
"We're knocking on the door," O'Ward said. "We are very close and we are going to keep pushing. I know our time will come."
Newgarden praised the progress O'Ward is making in his first full IndyCar season.
"He did an amazing job. He's going to do great things in the sport," Newgarden said.
Although O'Ward seemed to be waiting for the final laps to make a move on Newgarden, he said he didn't think he had a shot at catching him even if the race had one final restart.
"I was pushing, pushing, pushing to get close to him to try to strike, and I just couldn't do it," O'Ward said.
Will Power had a shot at winning the race until his final pit stop, when he was slowed behind Ed Carpenter as both cars drove down pit lane. Power finished third to put two Team Penske's on the podium but was aggravated with his result.
"We had a very good car, I thought we had the car to win but obviously it's a traffic game," Power said. "We certainly have had a lot of potential this year, it's a very strange year."
Rinus VeeKay finished fourth and was met after the race by Colton Herta, who finished sixth but was angry at how the rookie had raced him late. Herta and VeeKay exchanged words.
"I really don't have too much fun driving against him," Herta said, noting the 19 year old "still has a lot too learn."
Chevrolet had a breakthrough as its drivers swept the top four positions — a week after Honda went 1-2-3 at the Indy 500. Dixon, who finished fifth, was annoyed with fellow Honda driver Zach Veach for slowing both Dixon and Sato's pace in the closing laps.
Dixon assumed Veach was trying to assist Andretti Autosport teammate Herta, but Veach should have had engine manufacturer loyalty to help a Honda reach the podium.
"Veach totally screwed us. He's two laps down and the guy is just trying to slow everybody down," Dixon said. "When you are a fellow Honda team, I thought they would have stepped in a little bit, especially when you've got four Chevy's out front."
Dixon still holds a commanding 96-point lead in the standings with three races remaining on the official schedule. A postponed doubleheader at Mid-Ohio is expected to be rescheduled to early September to give IndyCar five races to close the year.
"We can't give up on it yet," said Newgarden, a two-time champion. "We've been pretty bitten by bad luck this year. What are you going to do? Sometimes it comes your way, sometimes it does not.
Tony Kanaan finished 19th in his final race of the season. Kanaan ran only the oval events this year while easing into retirement. He's hopeful to run at least the Indianapolis 500 next season but so far has only committed to a new all-star series run by Tony Stewart for 2021.
Kanaan, the 2013 Indy 500 winner, has the IndyCar record of 318 consecutive starts. It was snapped earlier this year due to his partial schedule.
"I want to thank my fans, my team and everyone who has been involved in this journey, my family. It's been good," Kanaan said. "I'm done for this year but hopefully not done totally, but we'll see. My fingers are crossed that maybe I could come back for a proper last lap with my fans, but for now, drop the mic."
The race started about 20 minutes late because of oil spilled on the track by a service vehicle after the NASCAR Trucks Series race earlier in the day.
Sunday's race had five different leaders with Sato out front for a | 1,291 |
Incentivizing Efficiency Provisions
By Craig DiLouie
Published In August 202<|fim_middle|>019 version of ASHRAE/ANSI/IES 90.1, "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings," the model commercial building energy code. For lighting, the new version most notably modifies interior power allowances... | 0
In December 2019, President Donald Trump signed H.R.1865—a tax extender bill reviving $35 billion in expired tax provisions—into law. Along with an extension of the Energy-Efficient Homes Tax Credit, these provisions include an extension of the Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (CBTD) retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018, and forward to Dec. 31, 2020. This extension breathes new financial incentive into installing energy-efficient interior lighting, HVAC/hot water systems and building envelope features.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 created the CBTD, which modified federal tax code section 179D to incentivize the installation of energy-efficient building features with an accelerated tax deduction capped at $0.60 to $1.80 per square foot, depending on whether one or all three features were installed. While the CBTD is focused on new construction and renovation, it includes an option for lighting retrofits, called the Interim Lighting Rule.
The CBTD is a useful incentive because it enables building owners to deduct some or all of the cost of installed energy-efficient features as an accelerated deduction (all in a single year), subject to a cap, instead of spread out over a period of years as required by tax law. Whatever amount is left after the cap is then deducted normally. Tax-exempt religious buildings do not qualify. For publicly owned buildings, the party or parties creating the technical specifications for the installed feature can claim the CBTD themselves. To get the CBTD, the installed features must produce a building that satisfies a target energy reduction compared to a baseline—ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2007 (formerly ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2001)—as demonstrated using energy modeling and qualified software.
The disadvantage of the CBTD is that it's a deduction and not a credit, and the deduction amount itself could be stronger as an incentive. Further, the CBTD has been reauthorized sporadically for limited periods of time since its inception in 2006, often retroactively. This has removed much of the incentive because projects can take a lot of time, and owners have not been certain about the CBTD expiration date. So far, bipartisan efforts to make the CBTD permanent and increase it to $3/sq.ft. have failed in Congress, despite support from organizations such as the American Institute of Architects.
The CBTD's Interim Lighting Rule, which was intended as a short-term provision, offers a separate incentive for lighting-retrofit projects with a relatively simple compliance path. Owners install energy-efficient interior lighting that reduces lighting power density by 25%–40% relative to the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2007 energy standard, and thereby qualifies for an accelerated tax deduction of $0.30 to $0.60 per square foot on a sliding scale. To gain the deduction up to $0.60/sq.ft. for warehouses, the lighting must achieve a 50% lower lighting power density.
In addition to a reduction in lighting power, the owner must also install bilevel switching controls in all occupancies except hotel and motel guest rooms, storerooms, restrooms, public lobbies and garages. This could be A/B switching or stepped or continuous dimming. Additionally, the project must satisfy the minimum light-level requirements in the ninth edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society's Lighting Handbook.
Power densities for interior lighting systems roughly designed to ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2013 and later suggest these savings are possible, if challenging. Generally, qualifying would involve upgrading to highly efficient LED replacement lamps or luminaires. Many luminaires offer dimming at a negligible cost premium, making the bilevel switching requirement relatively easy to satisfy compared to traditional lighting.
After installation, the project must be certified by a contractor or engineer licensed in the same jurisdiction as the project building and not in the owner's direct employ. This party states in writing that the project achieves the necessary energy savings, features bilevel switching and realizes appropriate light levels. Any software can be used to demonstrate the savings. The certification letter must state the certifier's qualifications and that the project was field-inspected in accordance with the "Energy Savings Modeling and Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Building Federal Tax Deduction." Finally, the letter must list all energy-efficient lighting components, explain these features and include the new lighting power density.
The CBTD has ridden a rough road in terms of availability, which has limited its effectiveness. Nonetheless, it continues to offer a financial incentive for building owners to invest in energy-efficient building features, notably interior lighting. With today's LED technology, satisfying the requirements of the Interim Lighting Rule is possible and may result in retrofit opportunities for savvy electrical contractors.
Craig DiLouie
Lighting Columnist
Craig DiLouie, L.C., is a journalist and educator specializing in the lighting industry. Learn more at ZINGinc.com and LightNOWblog.com.
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Our take on a traditional Tzatziki. We use low fat Greek yogurt, sprinkled with dill, for a creamy, but not too heavy, sauce.
A traditional Mediterranean favorite. Made from sesame seed paste.
If you love garlic, this is the sauce for you. We keep this one simple, adding just a little lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper. | -GMO basmati and wild rice blend from Lundberg Farms in California.
Our modern take on this classic Mediterranean sandwich. Served warm and filled with your favorite protein and sides, this soft wrap is the perfect hand-held meal on the go.
Pita bread is one of the oldest foods on earth. And for good reason! Pita bread is the perfect sandwich bread. We bake our whole wheat pita bread in-house throughout the day.
Start with our fresh spring mix and romaine blend and add any sides you like to build a healthy, hearty salad.
Our chicken is antibiotic-free and grown without hormones because when farmers take care of their animals, they don't need those things. Fire roasted and seasoned with our signature Mediterranean spices, our Chicken Roti is full of flavor and free of fillers!
We use 100% grass fed beef because it is better in every way – better for you, for the animals, the farmers and the environment. Oh, and it tastes better too!.
Our chicken is antibiotic-free and grown without hormones because when farmers take care of their animals, they don't need those things. Marinated in our Mediterranean spices and grilled throughout the day, our kabobs are perfectly charred with a subtle caramelized flavor.
Our sustainably raised, Atlantic salmon is fresh — that means never frozen and filleted by hand during morning prep.
A modern take on this Mediterranean classic. We start with whole organic chickpeas and spice it up with garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Crispy on the outside, but never dry on inside.
This classic dish of the Mediterranean is made in house everyday. Made with only organic chickpeas and blended with tahini and garlic.
A modern take on a traditional staple of North African cuisine. Our Couscous is pearl shaped pasta seasoned with saffron, garlic and cumin tossed with currants and parsley.
Our seasonal fresh vegetable are lightly seasoned, drizzled with olive oil and roasted in house.
Red cabbage, carrots and parsley tossed in our Roti Vinaigrette. Adds a nice "bite" to your Roti meal.
All of our feta comes from the Bulhozer Family, fourth generation master cheese makers from Monroe, Wisconsin. Their feta won the 2012 World Cheese Championship.
A well-balanced mix of Greek olives: Kalamata, Mt. Athos green, and Mt. Peilon black and blonde.
A customer favorite, this sauce is beautiful and delicious. Roasted red peppers, capers, and garlic enliven this medium spicy sauce.
This house recipe includes white balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, lemon, cardamom, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil.
S'hug (shoog) is a popular condiment in the Eastern Mediterranean. Made with crushed red pepper, fresh garlic, and cayenne pepper, our red S'hug packs some | 594 |
Over 40 years ago, Twylah Nitsch sat down at her kitchen table with her mother and grandmother. They decided that it was time to share the teachings of their Seneca Ancestors with the many native and non-native folks who were seeking a path of Ancient Traditional Wisdom and Prophesy. That day the three women decided to re-activate the Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge.
Over the next 4 decades, Twylah became nationally and internationally known for her sharing of the Wisdom taught to her by the last of the great Seneca Medicine Men, her grandfather. Many thousands of folks from across the Americas and from overseas listened to her words, read her many writings and books, came to the many gatherings she attended and traveled to her family home at Cattaraugus Reservation<|fim_middle|> vision, what should I do?" Twylah told him to "Live it".
In the following decades, Sun Bear founded the Bear Tribe Medicine Society, created a community in the North West, led Medicine Wheel Gatherings all over the world, spoke to thousands of people and wrote many popular books.
I spent a certain amount of time with him at the various gatherings and other more private occasions. I never became an "expert" at the particulars of the Bear Tribe Teachings, but I learned quite a lot from him, and from other members.
-Something I have noticed in the years since their passing's is that other than the books written by Twylah and Sun Bear (and other now passed Elders), there are very few places anymore to talk to folks who knew them and were taught by them. In whatever way I am able to offer such a place, do please come.
You may contact us through www.ohiofarmmuseum.com There will be no charge for any time spent here. Just come as you are, and maybe we will both learn a good thing. — Please also visit the website page titled "Other Campfires Were Here Before Ours". | in N. Y.
I was privileged to have known Twylah from those early days until her passing in 2007. During those years of living and working on her farm, attending Ga Gee and other gatherings, driving Twylah to various events across the country (from Wyoming to Virginia) she taught me a great deal about Ancient Traditional Wisdom and Prophesy. And, in time, she (and other Elders) gave me permission to talk about the teachings to others. I never once paid her (or any other Elder) for those lessons, but we always maintained a good balance of trade and shared effort. I now offer the same to whom ever would like to visit us at our farm in Ohio.
Years ago I sought out folks to teach. We had gatherings here of up to 350 people for a weekend of fun, Prayer, food, Teaching, Drumming, Dance and Ceremony. But I found in time that many folks came here from their world of cement, and when the weekends were over, returned to just the same. I no longer seek. I just offer. If you would like to learn of the Ancient Traditional Wisdom, as taught to me by Twylah and other Elders such as Fools Crow, Rolling Thunder, Grandma Katie, Sun Bear, LaVonne King, Arville Looking Horse and many other Elders of the Hopi, Cherokee, Tuscaraugus, Delaware, Mohawk, Teton and other Elders of the People, please feel free to visit.
One day, an Ojibwa man came to visit Twylah. His name was Sun Bear. He said, "Grandma, I had a | 344 |
Sunday 14th July sees the London<|fim_middle|> Grab yourself a Beatles bargain! | Beatles Day take place at THE SHERLOCK HOLMES HOTEL, 108 Baker Street, London, W1U 6LJ - which is yards from the former Apple Boutique, and 2 just a minutes walk from Baker Street station (and just 1 Underground stop from Abbey Road) & Madame Tussauds.
There will be the usual top selection of Beatles dealers from all over the UK offering an amazing selection of everything Beatles from badges to books to signed albums & rare original memorabilia, CDs, T shirts, We pride ourselves on the great selection of Beatles vinyl records from around the UK & the world which will be offered from £1 to £1000+ many new items including records & CDs will be offered since the last show, we are also pleased to welcome back author Gail Renard who will be happy to sign copies of her book and also happy to share her memories of meeting John & Yoko at the famous bed-in - so come on! | 201 |
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