{"text":"Dr. Rachelle Viader Knowles\nNext: Dr. Ross Harley \u00bb\n\u00ab Previous: Dr. Mois\u00e9s Ma\u00f1as Car\u00adbonell\nRachelle Viader Knowles is Head of the Department of Visual Arts and Associate Professor of Visual Arts Intermedia at the University of Regina in central Canada. She is a visual artist and educator working in a broad range of contemporary media. Her work encompasses four interconnected zones: lens and time-based installation, site-specific practices and alternate spaces of exhibition and viewership, text and language-based works, and innovative art pedagogies. Her projects have been performed, screened, exhibited and installed in galleries and festivals across Canada and internationally in the USA, South Korea, the UK, Germany and Argentina. Solo exhibition include: Home and Other Fictions at Chapter Gallery in Cardiff, UK (2003); Poem and Bedspin at Residencia Corazon Gallery in La Plata, Argentina (2008); In The Neighbourhood at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon, Canada (2008); and Life Elsewhere at the Art Gallery of Regina in Canada. Hybrid art\/pedagogy projects include Near and Far, a collaboration with the Independent Art School and Hull Time-Based Arts in the UK, and Blur Street and Crossing Over in collaboration with Dr. Kathleen Irwin. Knowles has received numerous awards including residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts, Trinity Square Video in Toronto, the Braziers Workshop in the UK, the Atlantic Centre for the Arts in Florida, the Hungarian Multicultural Centre in Budapest, Residencia Corazon in Argentina, the Canada Council Studio in Paris and the Elsewhere Museum in Greensboro, USA. In 2007 she was a finalist for the Sobey Award, Canada's contemporary art prize. Originally from the UK, she studied Interactive Arts at the University of Wales and received an MFA in Visual Arts from the University of Windsor in Canada. uregina.ca\/rvk\nLast Known Location:\nTitle: Border Crossings: blurring places and spaces of art, pedagogy and global citizenry.\nTitle: Crossing Over: International Practice-based Research and Tele\/Digital Performance\nKathleen Irwin\nArtist-Exhibiting","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Not a wonderful world: Louis Armstrong tapes reveal how racism scarred his life and career\nAudio diaries including previously unheard material tell of the jazz giant's anger over the prejudice he faced\nLouis Armstrong performs on the Kraft Music Hall TV show at NBC Studios in New York in June 1967. Photograph: David Redfern\/Redferns\nHe was a founding father of jazz, a trumpet virtuoso and a gravel-voiced singer revered across the world, with Mack the Knife and Hello, Dolly! among his enduring hits. Yet Louis Armstrong was so focused on how history would judge him that he sought to preserve his own story for posterity by taping his recollections, including about the prejudice he suffered over the colour of his skin.\nNow the makers of a major documentary on the celebrated musician, nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, have been given unprecedented access to that archive, which includes thousands of hours of previously unheard audio recordings.\nRead more on the original article : https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/music\/2022\/sep\/03\/louis-armstrong-tapes-reveal-how-racism-scarred-his-life-and-career\nLouis Amstrong","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Beyond the NICU Episode 5: Returning to Work After a NICU Stay\nMia discusses her own NICU experience\nThe emotions surrounding going back to work\nHow to be transparent at work and in the NICU\nImportance of practicing self-care\nHow the NICU trains you to be an advocate and leader\nAfter we recorded this interview, we received news that Mia's daughter lost her battle with congestive heart failure and passed away at just two years, seven months. Mia's family has set up an endowment fund in their daughter's name to support research at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, California. Click here to visit the endowment fund.\nGuest: Mia Durairaj, MSc, NICU mom and\nfounder of Mindful Return\nMindful Return\nBalancing Career with a Special Needs Baby\nLittle Octopus\nListen and Subscribe\nHow do I listen to podcasts?\nHand to Hold's podcasts are produced by Hand to Hold, which is solely responsible for content.\nSupport Our Podcasts!\nDonate now to ensure families continue to receive family-friendly support through the NICU Now Podcast! If you are interested in sponsoring an episode, please contact Sarah Inbau.\nSuggestions or comments?\nWe'd love to hear from you! Leave us a review and give your feedback here.\nThis page was last modified on Nov 7, 2019 @ 11:37 am. If you see any information that needs to be updated or corrected, please contact info@handtohold.org.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Rock Star Redemption Series\nOpening Act - Paperback\nOpening Act: Rock Star Redemption Series is also available on Kindle through Amazon.com.\nWhat happens when the hottest rock band on the planet, Infusion Deep, asks you to open for them on their UK tour?\nIan Taylor thinks Buxton Peak is up for the challenge. He's got a lot to learn about how to play in a real rock band. The high school gym is no place to get an education in the music business, and nothing in his amateur recording studio prepared him for center stage.\nSee what happens when Ian Taylor, Kai Burton, Andy Smith, and Gary Owens of Buxton Peak spend the summer opening for Finn Holloway, Wes Bowman, Drew Moore, and Adam Thompson of Infusion Deep.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The 3 Most popular Gaming Websites where people tend to visit more often than not\nIt's straightforward to find good websites that review games and report on what's going on with them. We've made a list of the best. You can find out if a game is worth your money before you buy it or if you want to stay up to date on the most recent news about games.\nMany people play games on these websites\nPeople who write about video games have dealt with many things in the last few years. Many well-known video game websites have been very unethical, but we don't want to go into too much detail. Just a few of the things that have gone wrong: collusion, hidden financial links, and other favoritism are a few of them.\nA lot of research shows that playing certain games with the help of parents and teachers can help kids learn to read at a younger age. Game apps like \"Endless Alphabet\" and \"Times Table Rock Stars\" can help young people learn in a more fun way at school. In addition, as the number of connected toys grows, kids will be able to play physical games with their toys and play digital games with them. With the help of a camera, educational gadgets like Osmo can bring a child's play to the fore in a new way.\nMany of the more difficult multi-player games help players improve their strategic and analytical skills and their ability to react quickly to changes in the game. All of the skills they use can be used in real-world jobs that require creative problem-solving, analytical skills, and strategic thinking, among other things.\nYou can think about culture and perspectives in a new way.\nIt is a good way for kids to learn about other people's cultures and worldviews. They can play video games, which let them become fully immersed in virtual worlds and communicate with people from all over the world.\nThe focus of many gaming websites has also changed regarding rating games. They focused only on gameplay and quality, but now they pay more attention to how well the games work. Other websites focus more on social and political issues or feature writers who write their articles as if they were writing them for their blogs. It's a shame that some gaming websites have started to write about more things that aren't about games now (such as movies, TV, and music).\nThe GameStopRadar\nOne of the other gaming news sites is GamesRadar+. It has a good mix of stories. You can read about new games, see how they work, and get a hands-on look at them.\nBesides being one of the most popular video game magazines, Game Informer also has a website that you can visit. This website is different from the rest because it only talks about video games. News and previews of upcoming games, as well as other exciting things, can be found right here.\nMany games websites are complicated now, but it's nice to see one that isn't so hard to use. Many people have been gamers for a long time, so the site looks good. The most important things people talk about when they review games are graphics, playability, and how many times you can play the same game again.\nIn general, Game Informer is a site made by and for other gamers. Gamers made it for other gamers. Besides the fact that the site doesn't review every game, there isn't anything else to worry about.\nMetacritic is the best place to go if you don't have a lot of time or want to read a lot of reviews. A game review site isn't itself, though. You can see how other review sites have rated things on this site (like Rotten Tomatoes and similar websites do for movies).\nPeople can get a score of 1 to 100 in the game search. People who have used this app before can look at how the reviewers' opinions match up with those of other people who have used the app.\nTablet Gaming Vs Mobile Gaming : what to say?\nThe Top PUBG e-sports Teams Across the Globe","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Scientists Crack Genome of Superfood Seaweed, Ito-Mozuku\nAlong the tropical coastline of Okinawa, Japan, farmers raise rows of delectable seaweed and harvest tens of thousands of tons of the crop each year. Unfortunately, scientists predict that pollution and rising ocean temperatures will blunt this impressive yield, forcing farmers to adopt new cultivation techniques. Recently, scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) decoded the genome of the popular brown seaweed ito-mozuku (Nemacystus decipiens), providing data that could someday be critical to local farmers.\nThe study, published March 14, 2019 in Scientific Reports, presents the world's first draft genome of ito-mozuku. Just three years ago, the unit released the first draft genome of another local species of edible seaweed, Cladosiphon okamuranus, called Okinawa mozuku. Both seaweed species contain exceptionally high concentrations of fucoidan, a slimy substance thought to stymie the formation of blood clots and cancerous tumors, among other health benefits. The researchers have spotted which genes drive up this fucoidan concentration, a discovery that could have applications in the health food industry.\nBesides revealing genes that imbue mozuku with health benefits, the research could be useful for farming.\n\"My future plan is to establish new methods for cultivation of this species,\" said Dr. Koki Nishitsuji, first author of the study and a staff scientist in the OIST Marine Genomics Unit, led by Prof. Noriyuki Satoh. Nishitsuji is now working to develop genetic markers to distinguish ito-mozuku from its close cousin.\n\"Using those markers, we can do cross-breeding,\" he said. \"This is a popular method for making new varieties of land plants, especially wheat and potatoes, but in the case of seaweed, no one has succeeded in cross-breeding.\"\nThe Marine Genomics Unit conducted their study with the help of the Onna Fisheries Cooperative, an organization based just around the corner from OIST campus. The group established the \"Onna-1\" strain of ito-mozuku in 2006 and provided samples for the genome study. The Unit plans to continue sequencing samples from the Cooperative, but someday, they hope to extend their research even further.\n\"So far, we plan to continue our 'seaweed project' in Okinawa,\" said Nishitsuji. \"If possible, we would like to expand it to cover all of Japan.\"\nMozuku, a type of brown seaweed, contains exceptionally high levels of fucoidan compared to other seaweeds. This is especially true of the sporophyte of the \"Onna-1\" strain of ito-mozuku, a very big, chewy and slimy seaweed specimen cultivated in Onna, Okinawa. Fucoidan is thought to have many health benefits, such as preventing the formation of tumors and blood clots.\nFucoidan Factories\nCompared to other brown seaweeds, such as kombu (Saccharina japonica) or wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), both ito-mozuku and Okinawa mozuku are incredibly rich sources of fucoidan. The reason why might be coded in their genes.\nThe researchers found that both mozuku species contain a fused gene that drives their fucoidan production. On their own, the two genes code for two separate enzymes\u2014proteins that facilitate chemical reactions and ultimately help produce fucoidan. Once fused, the genes can be expressed simultaneously and produce a single enzyme equipped with two functions. Armed with a double-edged enzyme, mozuku likely pumps out fucoidan in a fraction of the time it takes other seaweeds, Nishitsuji said.\nThe researchers uncovered an additional pair of fused genes in ito-mozuku that they didn't find in Okinawa mozuku. They predict that, when expressed, these genes may boost the number of sulfate groups transferred to fucoidan, a chemical reaction that may be key to the substance's health benefits. The unit plans to put this theory to the test in future studies, as they continue to collect genomic data from brown seaweeds across Okinawa and greater Japan.\n\"Land crops have a long history of genetic study,\" said Nishitsuji. \"But no one has pursued this kind of research in seaweed.\" Knowing the cultural and economic importance of the crop in Japan, the Marine Genomics Unit aims to bring our understanding of seaweed up to speed.\nResearchers from the Marine Genomics Unit stand with co-authors from the Onna Fisheries Cooperative on Nabee Beach in Okinawa. Together, the team collected and decoded the genome of ito-mozuku (Nemacystus decipiens), the popular Japanese brown seaweed.\nBy Nicoletta Lanese\nFor press inquiries, please contact media@oist.jp.\nRelated Images (2)\nField of Research:\nMarine Genomics\nUnit or Division:\nMarine Genomics Unit (Noriyuki Satoh)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Guide to the Gay Northeast\nRevision as of 16:48, 12 May 2013 by Edboyce (Talk | contribs)\nHere is made available archival scans of The Guide to the Gay Northeast, one of the most intrepid gay journalistic publications of all time. The issues are available by PDF which contain selected content (omitting much of the advertising and other ephemera), which are linked below, along with links to pages that describe the major articles and editorials to be found within, to aide research use.\nJanuary, 1989; volume 9, number 1 Contents \u00b0 PDF scan\nRetrieved from \"http:\/\/www.williamapercy.com\/wiki\/index.php?title=The_Guide_to_the_Gay_Northeast&oldid=12655\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Deaf\/Hard of Hearing\nTreshelle Marie Edmond with interpreter\n\"Some people don't even want to try to communicate with a deaf person and seem afraid to talk to us or ask questions. We are just regular people too. Don't be afraid. Talk to me! I love talking to people.\"\n\u2013Treshelle Marie Edmond, Glee, House, Master of None\nLawyers Haben Girma and Claudia Gordon, actor Nyle DiMarco, Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin, The Silent Child's Maisie Sly and filmmakers Delbert Whetter and Jevon Whetter also are deaf.\nDeafness is defined as a hearing loss that prevents a person from understanding speech through the ear. People who are hard of hearing have a more mild or moderate hearing loss that may or may not be corrected with amplification. A person who is deaf may also have speech difficulties. A 2011 study led by Johns Hopkins researchers which used the World Health Organization's definition for hearing loss (i.e. the inability to hear sounds of 25 decibels or less in the speech frequencies) found that nearly a fifth of all Americans, or about 30 million people, have hearing loss in both ears, and that 48 million Americans have hearing loss in at least one ear.\nTo get the person's attention, touch the person lightly, wave your hand or use some other physical sign. If an interpreter is being used, speak directly to the person who is deaf rather than to the interpreter. If the person is lip-reading, look directly at the person, speak slowly and clearly, but do not exaggerate your lip movements and especially do not shout. Speak expressively because the person will use your facial expressions, gestures and body movements to help understand what you are saying. Keep your hands and any other objects away from your mouth when speaking. If you are still having trouble communicating, feel free to use written notes.\nDeaf and Hard of Hearing persons often have different preferences as to mode of communications. Some may wish to communicate via e-mail and\/or text\/SMS. Social media also has become a popular means of informal communication. Others may wish to communicate through a \"relay interpreter,\" often referred to as a \"relay operator\" or \"communications assistant.\" It is important to ask the individual what the preferred mode of communication is.\nIn early years, people who are deaf and hard of hearing would communicate through telecommunications devices known as TTYs or TDDs, either between two users of such devices or between a user and a relay operator. Although there remain numerous references to such devices in many contemporary resource guides, it is important to note that they are generally no longer in widespread use.\nToday, many telephone communications take place through a video-based relay service (\"Video Relay Services\") or a text-based relay services. These services differ only with respect to the user experience of the deaf or hard of hearing caller. The user experience of the hearing caller will remain in the same manner as with any other telephone call. The relay call will be conducted by the communications assistant (\"CA\") voicing everything to you that the Relay User types or signs, and by the CA signing or typing to the Relay User everything that you voice.\nThere is no cost to use these services, nor is there a special telephone number. If given a telephone number by a deaf or hard of hearing individual that utilizes a relay service, you need only to call that number. The relay interpreter\/operator will automatically facilitate the telephone call for you.\nIf you are unfamiliar with Relay, ask the operator to explain how Relay works. When the CA says, \"Go Ahead,\" that means it is your turn to respond. Speak slowly and directly to the deaf\/hard of hearing caller, not to the CA. When you are finished speaking, say, \"Go Ahead\" to signal that it is the other persons turn to talk.\nSome people who are deaf would not like to be called hearing impaired due to the negativity of the word impaired. Say \"person who is deaf\" or \"person who is hard of hearing.\" If someone is both deaf and blind, the term is deafblind. Never say deaf and dumb. Many people in the Deaf community prefer use of a lowercase \"d\" to refer to audiological status and the use of a capital \"D\" when referring to the culture and community of Deaf people.\nWhen hiring a sign language interpreter through a service, do so as early as possible. Two weeks is recommended. Be sure to confirm that the sign language interpreter is certified and experienced, and let the interpreter know it is for an entertainment industry event. Interpreting in the theatre, television or film industry requires more than just knowledge of sign language. It takes knowledge of the industry as well as the performing arts. A certified interpreter is someone who has met a minimum of hours of training on a regular basis, and abides by a code of professional conduct. This is important to ensure that your communications, and the conduct of the interpreter(s), meet the appropriate quality, ethical and professional standards. The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) maintains a searchable directory of interpreters and their certification status.\nHiring an interpreter for a person who is Deafblind may require a specially trained, qualified interpreter, who is available through interpreting agencies. When hiring an interpreter for a person who is Deafblind, disclose the appropriate circumstances and requirements and confirm that the interpreter will be certified.\nCertified Deaf Interpreters (CDI) are deaf professionals that have specialized training and\/or experience in bridging the language and cultural gaps that sometimes exist between Deaf\/Hard of Hearing and hearing parties. They possess native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language and may be recommended for circumstances where language difficulties or cultural differences occur, for instance, in highly traumatic emergency or medical situations, legal proceedings and technically complex assignments. CDI's work alongside ASL interpreters as a team and can play an instrumental role in ensuring that communications on set are efficient and effective.\nA list of interpreters is available in Appendix A.\nNational organizations for people who are deaf or hard of hearing:\nThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific and credentialing association for 198,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.\nasha.org\nThe American Society for Deaf Childrenis a nonprofit parent-helping-parent organization promoting a positive attitude toward signing and Deaf culture. It also provides support, encouragement and current information about deafness to families with deaf and hard of hearing children.\ndeafchildren.org\nGreater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness(GLAD) provides support and advances the life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals by empowering them with information, training and opportunities. GLAD also provides training and technical assistance to hearing service providers, employers and community organizations and agencies. GLAD runs the LifeSigns interpreting agency and is a good resource for Deaf culture.\ngladinc.org\/human-services\nHearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss. HLAA works to eradicate the stigma associated with hearing loss and raise public awareness about the need for prevention, treatment, and regular hearing screenings.\nhearingloss.org\nNational Association of the Deafis the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by, and for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level.\nnad.org\nNational Black Deaf Advocatesis an organization that promotes leadership, deaf awareness and active participation in the political, educational, and economic processes that affect the lives of black deaf citizens.\nnbda.org\nNational Center on Deafness at California State University at Northridge'sadvocacy, programs and services support the acquisition of marketable skills and lifetime opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind students. The center is a good local resource with a deaf studies department, professors and students.\ncsun.edu\/ncod\nThe National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing's mission is to ensure equal access of the Hispano deaf and hard of hearing community in the areas of social, recreational, cultural, educational and vocational welfare.\nldhhamdc.org\nTDI (formerly known as Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.)was established in 1968 originally to promote further distribution of TTYs in the deaf community and to publish an annual national directory of TTY numbers. Today, it is an active national advocacy organization focusing its energies and resources to address equal access issues in telecommunications and media for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened and deafblind.\ntdiforaccess.org\nConnect with us on Twitter:\nConnect with us on Facebook and join the community:\nRespectAbility","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Category Archives: Geopolitics\nPosted on June 30, 2019 by Greg Isaacson\nAlways impossible to know what's going on behind the scenes, and results matter more than gestures, but this seems like a good thing. As the saying goes, jaw, jaw is better than war, war. And it's not all theatrics; grand symbolic gestures can create political space for outcomes that would otherwise be hard to imagine.\nI also view it as a positive sign that Mr. \"Troika of Tyranny\" was off in Mongolia during this event.\nPosted in Geopolitics, Korea, US\t| Tagged Kim Jong-un, North Korea\t| Leave a reply\nJapan's Belt and Road\nPosted on May 27, 2019 by Greg Isaacson\nAbe and Modi in 2016\nIn light of a certain state visit ongoing in Tokyo, I nominate this as the fact of the day (emphasis mine):\nWhile Japan's \"lost decades\" and China's rise have led most observers to overlook Japan's role in Southeast and South Asia, the country has remained an important source of development assistance, public lending, and private investment across the region, particularly as Japanese companies have extended their supply chains deeper into Asia. At the end of 2016, Japan's stock of foreign direct investment in major Asian economies (excluding China and Hong Kong) was nearly $260 billion, exceeding China's $58.3 billion. It is undeniable that Japan has increasingly had to jockey with China for high-profile projects as China's footprint across Southeast and South Asia has grown. But Japan's longstanding relationships and its long record of private and public investment across the region make it a worthy competitor with China.\nJapan's Belt and Road, particularly with US backing, could give China's massive trade and infrastructure strategy a serious run for its money. And Japan is still the world's third-largest economy\u2026\nPosted in China, Geopolitics, Japan, US\t| Tagged Belt and Road, Infrastructure\t| Leave a reply\nGood news: Rare earths ain't so rare\nWell, this is an actual relief. Rare earths may not, in fact, be America's Achilles heel (as China appears to think and as I previously thought):\nExperts in the field, though, are much less concerned about such a chilling scenario. They say that while a restriction on rare earth exports would have some immediate adverse effects, the US and the rest of the world would adapt in the long run. \"If China really cuts off supply entirely then there are short term problems,\" Tim Worstall, a former rare earth trader and commodities blogger tells The Verge. \"But they're solvable.\"\nFar from being an ace in the hole, it turns out rare earths are more of a busted flush.\nThe reasons for this are numerous, and span geography, chemistry, and history. But the most important factor is also the simplest to explain: rare earths just aren't that rare.\nThey can be mined in other places, like Australia, India, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S. China only mines about 80% of the global supply (not the 95% we often hear about). The Mountain Pass mine in California is apparently up and running again. And all is right in the world.\nPosted in Business & economics, China, Geopolitics\t| Tagged Rare earths\t| Leave a reply\nCIA raid on North Korean embassy in Spain?\nStory from El Pais, the second most-read daily newspaper in Spain, presented without comment (well, okay, just one comment \u2013 WTF?):\nInvestigators from the Spanish police and National Intelligence Center (CNI) have linked an attack on the North Korean embassy in Madrid on February 22 to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).\nSources believe the goal of the attack embassy was to get information on the former North Korean ambassador to Spain\nAt least two of the 10 assailants who broke into the embassy and interrogated diplomatic staff have been identified and have connections to the US intelligence agency. The CIA has denied any involvement but government sources say their response was \"unconvincing.\"\nIf it is proven that the CIA was behind the attack, it could lead to a diplomatic spat between Madrid and Washington. Government sources say that it would be \"unacceptable\" for an ally to take such action. Not only would it mean that the US agency had operated on Spanish soil without asking for authorization or informing the authorities, it would also be a violation of the international conventions that protect diplomatic delegations.\nWhat's more, unlike other intelligence activities \u2013 such as cyberattacks, which are characterized by their discretion, the attack on the North Korean embassy was especially violent. On February 22 at 3pm, 10 masked men carrying alleged imitation weapons broke into the embassy, located north of the capital in the residential area of Aravaca. They tied up the eight people inside and put bags on their heads. The victims were beaten and interrogated. A woman managed to escape from a window on the second floor and her screams for help were heard by a neighbor, who contacted the police.\nPosted in Geopolitics\t| Tagged CIA, North Korea, Spain, US\t| Leave a reply\nA new bloc on the block\nSergey Karaganov\nThe day (in 2000) when Putin suggested that Russia would be willing to join NATO if it was treated as an equal partner seems like a very long time ago. Of course, the offer was never made, and NATO proceeded to expand eastward to within 100 miles of St Petersburg.\nIn retrospect, shutting Russia out of the Western alliance was a colossal mistake, possibly one of the great strategic blunders in all of history. Because now Russia is hellbent on forging an alliance with China:\nRussia's view of China has shifted significantly over the past five years. Moscow has abandoned any hope that the Chinese economy is an example it might emulate. Instead, foreign policy experts now talk of how Russia can use China to further its geopolitical goals.\nThere was no doubt at Valdai that China knows how to do economic growth, and that Russia does not. Russia's elite \u2014 always so ready to resist any sign of Western hegemony \u2014 have no problem admitting China's economic superiority. Their acceptance reminded me of the way Britain gave way to the United States as the world's dominant economic power.\nSeen from Moscow, there is no resistance left to a new alliance led by China. And now that Washington has imposed tariffs on Chinese exports, Russia hopes China will finally understand that its problem is Washington, not Moscow.\nIn the past, the possibility of an alliance between the two countries had been hampered by China's reluctance to jeopardize its relations with the U.S. But now that it has already become a target, perhaps it will grow bolder. Every speaker at Valdai tried to push China in that direction.\nBoth Russia and China have obvious shortcomings, but the fact is that the US, Russia and China are the world's foremost military powers; and an alliance of two of those powers against the third could prove to be a geopolitical game-changer.\nThis alliance, if it becomes concrete, would overturn how we do global politics. Imagine an international crisis in which Russia and China suddenly emerge as a single bloc. The impact would be considerable, and to some extent unpredictable: Psychologically, in the mind of the West, it would combine the fear associated with Russia with the apparent invulnerability of China. Washington would feel under attack; Europe, intimidated and unsettled.\nThe old Continent would also face the threat of a split between Western Europe and the nations of Central and Eastern Europe, which could turn their focus east under the influence of a cash-happy China ready to invest in the region.\nThe author, a former Europe minister for Portugal, describes a scary meeting between former Putin adviser Sergey Karaganov and some Chinese officials and think tank people:\nThere, a number of Chinese participants said they doubted Russia's assertions that the world is in the midst of a new Cold War.\nKaraganov dedicated himself to convincing them otherwise, arguing with increasing passion that China is deluding itself if it thinks issues between Beijing and Washington can be conveniently resolved to the benefit of both sides.\nIf Beijing places its bets on peace and cooperation, the great Chinese adventure will come to an end, and China will have to live in the shadow of the U.S. for another generation \u2014 perhaps forever, Karaganov said. Chinese authorities, he argued, have no more than five years to make a decision.\nThe clock is ticking.\nPosted in China, Europe, Geopolitics, Russia\t| Tagged NATO\t| Leave a reply\nFailed coup\nPosted on March 6, 2019 by Greg Isaacson\nJuan Guaido may remain interim president of Venezuela for a while\nLooks like plans for a Venezuelan Spring are falling apart. According to Bloomberg, opposition leader Juan Guaido amassed a mini-army of 200 exiled soldiers to storm the Venezuelan border from Colombia\u2026 and was stopped by the Colombian government:\nLate last month, as U.S. officials joined Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido near a bridge in Colombia to send desperately needed aid to the masses and challenge the rule of Nicolas Maduro, some 200 exiled soldiers were checking their weapons and planning to clear the way for the convoy.\nLed by retired General Cliver Alcala, who has been living in Colombia, they were going to drive back the Venezuelan national guardsmen blocking the aid on the other side. The plan was stopped by the Colombian government, which learned of it late and feared violent clashes at a highly public event it promised would be peaceful.\nAlmost no provisions got in that day and hopes that military commanders would abandon Maduro have so far been dashed. Even though Guaido is back in Caracas, recognized by 50 nations as the legitimate leader of Venezuela, the impromptu taking up of arms shows that the push to remove Maduro \u2014 hailed by the U.S. as inevitable \u2014 is growing increasingly chaotic and risky.\nBloomberg appears to suggest that Guaido is taking order from the US:\nThere have been other concerns. Guaido was planning to make a tour of European capitals this week to build international support, but the Americans told him he needed to return to Venezuela or he'd lose whatever momentum remained.\nHe'll also need to be in Venezuela to serve as Maduro bait:\nThe Latin American diplomat, who has been in contact with Washington, said the U.S. strategy seems to be to continue to provoke instability in Venezuela in hopes that Maduro will make a move that could warrant more aggressive U.S. action. Bolton and Abrams have said that arresting Guaido would prompt a severe response.\nDunno, given its track record on regime change, maybe the US should sit this one out. Just a suggestion.\nPosted in Geopolitics, South America\t| Tagged Clusterf*ck, Conspiracy, Guaido, Maduro, Venezuela\t| Leave a reply\nOne nation under Kim\nThe US and South Korea have confirmed reports that they plan to end large-scale war games to ease tensions with North Korea, which views these exercises as preparations for an invasion. I commented yesterday:\nThis could also be seen as a step in the direction of reducing the US troop commitment in South Korea, which currently numbers 28,500 soldiers, and perhaps eventually a total withdrawal.\nMy comment may not have been far off the mark. From a blog post by Dongseo University's Professor BR Myers, dated March 2018:\nHence also the confident hope of many that under the right sort of pressure, Washington will reduce USFK [Ed: United States Forces Korea] from bodyguard to chaperone: a force just high-tech and well-armed enough to reassure foreign investors, reward the US military-industrial complex, and discourage the North from doing anything crazy, but too small and averse to military exercises to frighten the neighbors. (Which may well be what is foreseen for the very first stage of a confederation, as a transition to US troop pullout.)\nThe rest of the post is interesting for its analysis of the astonishingly anti-American, pro-North-Korean orientation of South Korea's current government, led by president Moon Jae-in:\nIt is therefore misleading of the New York Times to say that the Moon Jae-in administration is \"hungry for a diplomatic rapprochement\" with Pyongyang. There is no bad blood or grudge between the two parties that must now be laboriously reconciled. Besides, they have the exact same short term goal of bringing off a North-South summit that is PR-effective enough to get a) the international community to relax sanctions, and b) the South Korean public to sign off on confederation. Their longer term goals are different. The North wants unification under its own flag, while South Korean progressives want the two states to coalesce over decades of mutually beneficial economic cooperation.\nHere's more on that topic by North Korea expert Joshua Stanton (dated April 2018):\nLAST DECEMBER, I PUBLISHED A SURPRISINGLY CONTROVERSIAL HYPOTHESIS that Korean War II would not be a conventional war, but is a hybrid war to alternately cajole and coerce South Korea into gradual submission to the North's hegemony, aggressive implementation of a series of joint statements, and eventual digestion into a one-country, two-systems confederation. I argued that this plan would only work if a sufficiently submissive government in Seoul yielded to Pyongyang while going only so far and so fast as possible to avoid a domestic backlash among a population that was, at least until recently, deeply distrustful of Pyongyang. Rather than involving anything as implausible and dramatic as a North Korean occupation, this hegemony would be enforced by South Korean institutions, such as state media, the National Intelligence Service, and the riot police\u2014with occasional assistance from the muscle of hard-left street thugs, like those who are blocking the THAAD sites now and preventing them from becoming fully operational. I argued that the historical conduct of both Pyongyang and Korea's left also suggested that this plan was not only plausible, but no great secret. This is why I find the controversy to be surprising. [\u2026]\nAgain, I'm not oblivious to how conspiratorial it all must seem. But then, on what evidence do skeptics of this view believe that those who staff the top ranks of the Moon administration \u2014 men who are veterans of groups like Minbyun, People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy, and Chondaehyop, with deep ideological and financial links to Pyongyang and a lengthy pedigree of violent anti-Americanism \u2014 have moderated their views? At some point, status quo bias must yield to what's right before our eyes.\nTo reiterate what I said before, the US needs to reassess its relationship with South Korea in the cold light of these facts. If the Moon administration wants to pursue a phased unification with North Korea, then, well, that is the sovereign decision of South Korea. But in that case, the US should not have any part in defending South Korea from its friendly nuclear-armed neighbor to the north.\nPosted in Geopolitics, Korea, Military\t| Tagged Kim Jong-un, North Korea\t| Leave a reply\nKorean unification\nNBC is reporting that the US is preparing to end the annual large-scale joint military exercises held with South Korea, as part of a bid to placate North Korea. This could also be seen as a step in the direction of reducing the US troop commitment in South Korea, which currently numbers 28,500 soldiers, and perhaps eventually a total withdrawal.\nNorth Korea, of course, would love to see the US depart the peninsula, and according to BR Myers, a professor of international studies at Dongseo University in Busan, that is in fact the goal of its nuclear program:\nMore concretely, North Korea wants to force Washington into a grand bargain linking denuclearization to the withdrawal of US troops. South Korea would then be pressured into a North-South confederation, which is a concept the South Korean left has flirted with for years, and which the North has always seen as a transition to unification under its own control.\nThe concept of unification under North Korea's control is not as crazy as it sounds. In a fascinating speech from December 2017, Professor Myers explains South Korea's vulnerability to a Northern-led unification drive:\nThe Moon administration cannot be called pro-North yet. [\u2026]\nHis government nonetheless appears more hostile to anti-North, pro-American elements than any other administration has been. The intelligence service is already a shadow of its former self, and the ostensible anti-corruption campaign turns out in practice to be a seemingly endless purge of veterans of conservative administrations. The word ch\u014fkpye or \"accumulated evil\" is being used freely to mean any conservative, i.e. anti-North, pro-American, security-minded element. [Note: There is broader agreement between left and right on economic issues in South Korea than in the US, for which reason conservatism is considered largely a matter of animosity to the North Korean regime and strong support for the alliance with America.]\nMost interestingly, Moon Jae-in's right hand man, the number two in the Blue House, is none other than Im Jong-seok, a former protest leader who was in contact with the Kim Il Sung regime in 1989, and who spent much of his time in the National Assembly pushing causes of which the North approves. It's due to Im, for example, that royalties must now be paid to North Korea for South Korean media use of its propaganda films and images.\nMoon is pushing the idea of a \"low-level confederation\" between the South and the North, which Kim understands to be a path toward unification of the peninsula \u2013 under Pyongyang's auspices:\nKim Il Sung told his Bulgarian counterpart Zhivkov that if the South agreed to confederation, \"it's done for.\" That was 1973. He went on to try killing two presidents in succession, so obviously the South's economic boom did not lessen his determination to unify the peninsula. You may say, \"Yes, but in those days the South Koreans didn't have a liberal democracy worth defending.\" But from Kim Young-hwan, who traveled to Pyongyang in 1991, we know that the Great Leader was upbeat about the prospect of a takeover by the end of the century.\nHis grandson can hardly be less ambitious now that he has nuclear weapons, his ally has become a superpower, Washington is in chaos, and South Korea has its most pacifist administration ever. The young man also knows that people here do not identify strongly with their state. No public holiday celebrates it, neither the flag nor the coat of arms nor the anthem conveys republican or non-ethnic values, no statues of presidents stand in major cities. Few people can even tell you the year in which the state was founded. When the average man sees the flag, he feels fraternity with Koreans around the world.\nNorth Koreans have been positive characters in South Korean films for about 20 years now. Popular this year have been buddy thrillers [Ed: like Steel Rain] that show North and South Koreans teaming up against a common enemy. Although all actors are of course South Koreans, the A-list heart-throbs play the North Koreans, which tells you a lot about how this republic sees itself in relation to the other one.\nEven more extraordinary: North Korean defectors are increasingly common as villains. A new film has North and South Koreans cooperating to catch a serial killer who has fled to the South.\nWhile nationalism is not strong enough to make people welcome a North Korean takeover, all Kim needs is for it to weaken their resistance to one. He can't have failed to notice the general indifference to the Cheonan sinking and the attack on Yeonpyeong, both of which acts of [Ed: North Korean] aggression the local left blamed on Lee Myung Bak [Ed: the South Korean president at the time]. The only people who got really angry at the North then were already too old to fight.\nApparently, I spoke too soon when I speculated that Kim Jong-un may try to reinvent himself as an economic reformer in the mold of Deng Xiaoping:\nPyongyang watching has become quite an industry, and American presidents have kicked the can down the road for a quarter century in no small part because of expert assessments that proved to be very wrong. The North just wants an aid package, the Sunshine Policy will calm it down; black markets will weaken it; Kim Jong Un will be a reformer; ideology no longer matters there; and on and on. This may be the most protracted and catastrophic failure of intelligence in American history.\nHow hard would it be for the North to pacify the South in a unification scenario? Perhaps not very, according to Myers:\nI read, for example, that Kim Jong Un must know he couldn't hold on to power here, because South Koreans are such fearless protesters. Despite the ease with which the hated Japanese took the entire peninsula, and the unique longevity and stability of the North itself, some Americans seem to think Koreans are freedom fighters by nature. I shouldn't have to point out that since 1945 the protests here have all been either anti-conservative, anti-Japanese, anti-American, pacifist or explicitly pro-North. In 1961, students marched through Hyehwadong in Seoul shouting \"Long live Kim Il Sung.\" All demonstrations here were cheered on by the Rodong Sinmun. Granted, there have been anti-Pyongyang rallies, but until 1988 they were organized by the government, and since then they have been the province of the geriatric right. Why should the North feel intimidated by this history?\nMuch is also made of how wired South Koreans are. Well, so what? The part of East Germany that caused Honecker the most problems was the one where TV bunny ears could not pick up West German broadcasts, where people read books and had a sense of community. Adorno said modern man is drugged with light and sound, and that's much truer today; just look at the gormless faces on the subway. The narcotic and socially atomizing power of the internet is far greater than television's ever was. As if that weren't enough, it has the benefit of helping to spy on people \u2014 indeed, it gets them to spy on themselves. [\u2026]\nEntire generations of South Koreans have grown up hearing good things about Kim Il Sung. To hear him glorified would not be as big or sudden a change as it would be to hear Syngman Rhee glorified. If you think I'm exaggerating, read some South Korean school textbooks.\nPyongyang's unification drive is not a will to wage war with the US. The nuclear program was conceived to compel the peaceful withdrawal of American troops. Encouraged by the long decline of conservatism and of hostility to the North, by public indifference to the twin attacks of 2010, and by Moon Jae-in's pledges to realize a confederation, Pyongyang believes that a break-up of the alliance would resign the South to its ethnic destiny. It follows that America's most urgent task is to call publicly on Seoul to disabuse the North of its hopes. This would have to entail formal renunciation of the concept of confederation, the South's support for which now conveys to Pyongyang a prioritization of nationalism over constitutional, liberal democratic principles. As a sovereign state, the South has every right not to accede to any such requests from its ally. But in such an event, the US government owes it to the American people to take the next logical step \u2014 and I don't mean a strike on North Korea.\nMyers doesn't spell it out, but the next logical step would, of course, be for the US to cut South Korea loose and let it face the North on its own. The piece should be read in full by anyone remotely interested in Korean politics, but Myers provides the TLDR version in an interview with Slate.\nAnd here's a great article, dated last October, in the South China Morning Post detailing the growing willingness of many in South Korea to countenance the idea of some sort of unification with the North:\nSince April [2018], when Moon and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held their first inter Korean summit, the Herculean challenge of North Korean denuclearisation has dominated the world's attention. But on the Korean peninsula, the spotlight has shone with equal intensity on the steps being taken to complete a potentially even more monumental task: reunifying North and South.\nIn a Gallup Korea opinion poll last month, 84 per cent of South Koreans said they supported unification, the highest proportion since 2004, with most favouring a gradual process over the next 10 years.\n\"We expect debate about plans for unification to kick off in earnest in the second half of next year,\" said Han Sung, a spokesman for the left-leaning civic group People's Congress for Peace Federation. [\u2026]\nWith inter-Korean relations at their warmest in years, a growing chorus within South Korean politics, academia and civil society has steered discussion towards various models of political integration with the North \u2013 ranging from a federation to a union of states \u2013 that would mark the first practical steps toward unification.\nA North Korean defector warns that a federation would be a Trojan horse for a Northern takeover of the South:\nIt is no secret that North Korea, which claims sovereignty over the whole peninsula, originally conceived of a federation as a way to subjugate the South without the bloodshed of war. Hwang Jang-yop, the highest-ranking North Korean official to ever defect to the South, detailed in his 2001 book Sunshine Siding with Darkness Cannot Beat Darkness how Kim Il-sung believed federation would allow the North, united under \"one ideology\", to dominate and propagandise the politically divided South.\nThe US, as well as South Korea, will certainly have some hard choices to make about their alliance in the years ahead. A US withdrawal would be extremely dangerous, as it would invite North Korean aggression. On the other hand, for the US to maintain a massive military commitment to a country that is increasingly aligned with our nuclear-armed adversary, is pretty insane. Something has to give, sooner rather than later.\nPosted in Geopolitics, Korea, Military\t| Tagged Kim Jong-un, Moon Jae-in, North Korea\t| Leave a reply\nDe-escalation\nNuclear apocalypse averted on the Indian subcontinent:\nPakistan finally handed over a recently captured Indian fighter pilot after an inordinate seven-hour delay, allowing him to walk across the Wagah border on Friday night. Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced on the floor of the National Assembly on Thursday that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman would be released as a \"gesture of peace.\"\nThe release of the pilot proved to be a significant de-escalation measure, coming days after Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets crossed into Pakistan and bombed an alleged \"terror camp\" of the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Pakistan retaliated with air strikes on Wednesday morning, bombing some open areas next to Indian military installations along the Line of Control (LoC) on the Indian side. Varthaman's aircraft was scrambled from Srinagar air force base and engaged the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets before being shot down. The air attacks came in the wake of a terror attack that led to the death of 40 Indian policemen in Pulwama, Indian-administered Kashmir.\nThe outcome was definitely a happy one for the pilot:\nHe was captured by the Pakistani military soon after being assaulted by some local residents. \"I am happy to be back to my country,\" he said to Indian officials waiting anxiously before he was whisked away to board a flight to Delhi. He will have to undergo a detailed debrief, IAF officials told Asia Times.\nAccording to Pakistani media reports, Varthaman was confused about his location before being found by the local residents. They chased him for half a kilometer, and he fired a few shots with his service pistol to dissuade them, before jumping into a pond. \"He was trying to swallow some documents and drown the rest when the locals caught up with him,\" eyewitnesses said. The locals had started beating him up when Pakistan Army soldiers arrived and took him away.\nPosted in Geopolitics, Military, War\t| Tagged India, Pakistan\t| Leave a reply\nPosted on February 28, 2019 by Greg Isaacson\nLooks like India and Pakistan could be on the brink of all-out war:\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi gave the Indian military a \"free hand\" to act regarding the time, place and how they want to move forward after Pakistan violated the Indian airspace earlier on Wednesday, according to sources. The decision was taken at a high-level security meeting with all three Service Chiefs.\nWith a sharp spike in tensions between India and Pakistan following an airspace violation across LoC, Modi on Wednesday met service chiefs and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, to discuss the prevailing situation at the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting came hours after Pakistan on Wednesday intruded into Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera and Poonch sectors of Rajouri district and captured one of its pilots.\nYeah, that's alarming.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Arsenal, Cloid, Football\n11th October 2015: Side-lined strikers refuse to sulk\nPosted on October 11, 2015 by TremendArse\nSunday salutations. Man, do I hate club-football-free weekends. The internationals just don't cut it. Bad teams, bad pitches and disjointed football for the most part. Anyway, the worst of it's over now and by the middle of the week we'll be able to turn our attentions back to the return of the real stuff.\nIn the meantime though, Olivier Giroud has been reflecting on losing his status as Arsenal's first-choice front-man and showing just what a team player he really is, by admitting Theo Walcott deserves to start ahead of him given the England man's fine recent form. Speaking to L'Equip, the Frenchman said:\nIt is something new for me. Whether it was at Tours, Montpellier or Arsenal, I have never experienced a situation like this, I have often played from the start. I need to take positives and to harden myself mentally. I cannot simply take refuge in work. At Arsenal, I am in competition with Theo [Walcott] for the striker position. But he is doing well at the moment, so there is no reason to change. I was in his place in previous seasons at Arsenal. I imagine what he must have been thinking. But I feel that the coach believes in me. It has been for several matches now that I have played less, that is for sure, but I do not need to be worried. I need a bit more game time but also to believe more in my abilities.\nIt's been noted by many already but between them, Giroud and Walcott tick almost every box of attributes you'd want from a striker. The only 'ability' neither of them possess is perhaps being able to fashion a goal by themselves out of nowhere. Although if Theo gains more and more confidence from maintaining his current form, I actually think that's something he's capable of.\nBeating a few men before slotting one away, or lashing one in from distance \u2013 I don't think that's beyond him. I'm sure Arsene Wenger, as he does all his players, will be urging Theo to 'try things' in the final third and I wouldn't bet against him surprising people with what he's capable of just as he has done by making a success of the striker's role.\nFunnily enough, one of the criticisms leveled at Walcott \u2013 not being aggressive enough \u2013 by many observers including myself, also applies to Giroud, despite him being built to bully defenders. He's shown he can link the play and possesses fine close control at times, as well as decent finishing, but he needs to use his physicality far more. Hopefully a new found focus from losing his starting spot will bring that out but he needs to make sure it's channeled correctly and not like it was in Croatia against Dinamo Zagreb.\nMeanwhile, another Arsenal forward, Joel Campbell, has been speaking about his best traits as a player and insists despite not enjoying the best of times in terms of minutes played and getting on the score-sheet, he's 'always thinking about scoring'. The Costa Rican said:\nI think I'm both (a creator and a goalscorer). I know it's been many games with scoring, but this doesn't put pressure on me, although obviously I'm always thinking about scoring. Although I'm not in my best form, I always give 100% on the pitch. I always try to give assists, to help my teammates and to fight for every ball.\nI have to say I've far from made up my mind on Joel. I've really liked what I've seen from him in terms of effort, ability on the ball, pace etc and can't really remember him doing a lot wrong. That said, he's clearly not quite ready to make an impact on the team and such is our position in terms of striving to challenge for the top honours, we can't really afford to allow a player to develop in the team at the moment.\nIt's certainly a far different situation to just a few years ago when we had several young, unpolished players populating our first team, but times have changed, and I think if Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck return to full fitness by January, the best option for the player may be a loan spell away. He's definitely one I'd like us to keep hold of however, because I think he has it in him to improve an awful lot given regular games in the right team.\nCampbell Giroud Walcott\n10th October 2015: In-form forwards and flowers\n12th October 2015: Wenger gets scientific and William Carvalho loves Arsenal","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"Amnesty International \u2013 Failure to Deal with Consequences of Natural Disaster\n10th January 2014 admin\nFour Years On: Post-Earthquake Facts and Figures\nNew Investigation: Post-Disaster Housing Projects\nAmnesty International \u2013 Haiti: Failure to Deal with the Consequences of the 2010 Devastating Earthquake\nAMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT, 9 January 2014\nFour years after the devastating earthquake which killed around 200,000 people and left some 2.3 million homeless, very little has been done to ensure the respect, protection and fulfilment of the right to adequate housing in Haiti, Amnesty International said today.\nMore than 170,000 people are estimated to still be living in more than 300 displacement camps, in the majority of cases in appalling conditions with no access to essential basic services such as clean water, toilets and waste disposal. While the dire sanitation conditions leave them exposed to the risk of cholera and other diseases, the lack of solid shelters makes them vulnerable to flooding and other adverse weather conditions especially during the hurricane season.\nAlthough official numbers of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) have significantly gone down from the initial estimated 1.5 million in July 2010, most people who have been relocated from camps have not benefitted from durable housing solutions which ensures their right to adequate housing.\nAccording to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 113,000 internally displaced households have been resettled in transitional shelters while more than 55,000 have been relocated through rental subsidies programmes. Families who are beneficiaries of those programmes receive about US$500 to rent accommodation of their choice for a year and an additional grant of about US$125.\n\"While these strategies have achieved a drastic reduction in the number of displacement camps, they have not contributed at all to solving the housing crisis that the earthquake exacerbated. It is like sweeping the problem under the carpet\", said Javier Z\u00fa\u00f1iga, Amnesty International's special advisor.\nAn evaluation commissioned by donors in January 2013 on the rental subsidies programmes found that 60% of beneficiaries believed they would not have enough funds to maintain the same quality of accommodation once the rental subsidy period had ended. Of the 75% whose contracts had ended and who had moved, they were generally living in declining standards of accommodation.\nForced evictions is another factor contributing to the reduction in the number of IDPs living in camps. According to IOM statistics from September 2013, forced evictions accounted for 11% of those leaving IDP camps whilst another 45% of the remaining camp population is under threat of eviction.\nIn April 2013, Amnesty International published the report \"Nowhere to go. Forced evictions in Haiti's displacement camps\" which documented a pattern of forced evictions of internally displaced families from camps built both on public and private land.\nAlthough the Haitian Government responded to Amnesty's report with two public statements distancing it from those practises and promising thorough investigations into allegations of forced evictions, nobody has yet to be brought to justice, victims have not received any remedy\nfor the violations of their rights and there is no evidence that such investigations are being carried out. Moreover, further forced evictions have taken place since those statements were made.\nAmnesty International is particularly concerned for the security of people living in Canaan, a large tract of land several kilometres away on the northern outskirts of Port-au-Prince which was declared for \"public use\" (utilit\u00e9 publique) by the then government in March 2010.\nTens of thousands of people who lost their homes in the earthquake, including many who had been forcibly evicted from camps in Port-au-Prince, resettled in Canaan hoping to be safe from evictions. Many have started building concrete houses. However, the status of the land remains unclear and none of the families have security of tenure protecting them against forced eviction. Confusion remains about which exact portion of land has been declared of \"public use\" and about the completion of the expropriation procedure. As a consequence, thousands of people living there are under threat of forced eviction, exposed to intimidation and harassment from those who lay claim to the land.\n\"Canaan is a powder keg. Failure from authorities to address the situation of security of tenure could lead to countless conflicts and leave those living there exposed to serious violations of human rights\", warned Z\u00fa\u00f1iga.\nThe most recent forced eviction in Canaan took place between 7 and 10 December in the sector known as Titanyen when more than 200 families were made homeless. Many of them were internally displaced by the earthquake and had relocated in Titanyen after having been forcibly evicted in May 2012 from Camp Mozayik in the Delmas municipality of Port-au-Prince. According to the residents they had no prior notice of the eviction and therefore had no opportunity to appeal against it. They were not allowed time to collect their belongings and over a dozen people were assaulted, including a woman who was four months pregnant. More than 3,000 families living in other sectors in Canaan known as Village des P\u00eacheurs and Gr\u00e2ce de Dieu are believed to be at imminent risk of eviction.\nOn 23 October 2013, the Prime Minister announced the adoption of the country's first National Housing and Habitat Policy. Even though the Prime Minister defined the policy as \"the reference framework for public institutions, regional authorities, civil society organisations and technical and financial partners\", the full document of the policy has yet to be distributed and civil society organisations have told Amnesty International that they are not aware of its contents. Previous drafts seen by Amnesty International failed to set out concrete plans for those living in poverty to access adequate and affordable housing and did not include measures to prevent forced evictions.\n\"The Haitian government cannot afford to lose this opportunity. The adoption of a human rights based national housing policy and its effective implementation are the only way the Government can show real commitment to respecting people's dignity and to give them what the Haitian constitution entitles them to: decent housing\", said Z\u00fa\u00f1iga.\nFour years on, Amnesty International is urging the Haitian authorities to prioritise action to make the right to adequate housing a reality in the country, in particular by ensuring that:\n\u2013 Plans are set in place to relocate IDPs from camps based on durable solutions which ensures that all alternative accommodation meets the requirement for adequacy of housing under international law;\n\u2013 The National Housing and Habitat Policy is designed to be consistent with relevant international human rights standards and to ensure access to adequate housing for all those who need it, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalised such as those living in poverty;\n\u2013 Measures are put in place to clarify the status of the land in Canaan and to provide residents with security of tenure;\n\u2013 Adopt a moratorium on all mass evictions until adequate safeguards have been put in place to ensure that all evictions comply with international human rights standards;\n\u2013 Adopt and enforce legislation prohibiting forced evictions and which sets down safeguards which must be complied with prior to any eviction being undertaken, in conformity with international human rights standards including the UN Basic Principles and Guidelines on Development-Based Evictions and Displacement\n\u2013 Effective mechanisms to prevent forced evictions by both state and non-state actors are put in place, including by reviewing existing procedures and improving coordination among relevant actors;\n\u2013 Formal instructions are passed to mayor's offices, police stations and municipal courts, for them not to participate in or facilitate forced evictions and clear mechanisms to monitor the implementation of these instructions are put in place.\n\u2013 Cases of forced evictions and of threats of forced evictions (including threats against IDPs and human rights defenders trying to prevent forced evictions) are effectively investigated and perpetrators brought to justice;\n\u2013 Victims of forced evictions are provided with effective remedies.\nCategories:Campaigns, HSG News Archives, Natural Disasters in Haiti\nIn Displacement & Land Reform, HSG News Archives on 10th January 2014\nIn Development Policy & NGOs, HSG News Archives, Natural Disasters in Haiti on 10th January 2014\nKafou: Haiti, Art and Vodou\nCaribbean Regional Seminar in London\nSowing the seeds for a grassroots revival\nElectoral Farce. 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{"text":"enhance your life-style\nCanopy Awnings\nDrop Arm Awnings\nRetractable Pergola & Sun Roof Systems\nSunScreen Mesh Blinds\nClear PVC Bistro Blinds\nSunblinds\nConservatory and Pergola Shades\nAluxor Awnings\nHelioscreen Awnings\nOztech Retractable Roofs\nWeinor Awning Systems\nAwning Fabrics\nAwning Motorisation\nMelbourne Shade Systems is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.\nWe have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.\nA copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au\nPersonal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include: names, addresses, email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers.\nThis Personal Information is obtained in many ways including [interviews, correspondence, by telephone and facsimile, by email, via our website www.shadesystems.com.au, from your website, from media, social-media and publications, from other publicly available sources, from cookies- delete all that aren't applicable] and from third parties. We don't guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.\nWe collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing\/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.\nSensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.\nSensitive information will be used by us only:\nFor the primary purpose for which it was obtained\nFor a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose\nWith your consent; or where required or authorised by law.\nYour Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:\nThird parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and\nWhere required or authorised by law.\nWhen your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.\nAccess to your Personal Information\nYou may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and\/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.\nMelbourne Shade Systems will not charge any fee for your access request, but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information.\nIn order to protect your Personal Information we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.\nIf you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at:\nMelbourne Shade Systems\n215a Nepean Hwy, Brighton VIC 3185\nAwnings and Blinds\nBistro Blinds\nCanvas Awnings\nOutdoor Awnings\nShade Blinds\nRetractable Roof Systems\n\u00a9 Copyright Melbourne Shade Systems 2018. All rights reserved.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The 10-Step SCRA Compliance Checklist for New Lenders\nMarch 30th, 2022 \u00b7 By Travis Taborek\nThe finance industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world. Lenders and banking institutions have to navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that can be both ambiguous and ever-evolving.\nSuch is the case with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA), which was signed into law to protect the financial security of members of the armed forces. The SCRA contains many minute details and has been amended multiple times.\nLenders who are sloppy, careless, or perceived to be willfully cheating their servicemember customers can face massive fines, interminable legal trouble, and potentially irreparable bad press.\nThis checklist serves as a place to begin understanding why the SCRA exists, the potential consequences for noncompliance for lenders, and what you need to look out for so you stay SCRA compliant.\nWhat is SCRA compliance, and why do lenders need to know about it?\nThe SCRA was passed in 2003 to reform the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940. It's designed to lighten the financial burden on Americans serving in the armed forces. It can be hard to stay vigilant on dangerous patrols if you're worried about making your next mortgage payment.\nBroadly speaking, the SCRA covers all members of the armed forces on full-time active duty, including the five branches of the military, the National Reserve Corps, the National Guard, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). SCRA benefits are extended for the duration of an individual's term of service. The benefits also apply to spouses and dependents who rely on the support of a service member for at least 50% of their financial needs for at least 180 days leading up to her\/her\/their active duty (and the start of SCRA).\nThe most well-known protection the SCRA offers is the interest rate cap. Under the SCRA, lenders may not charge more than 6% interest to service members on active duty for the duration of their service. Benefits also include:\nProtections against default judgments in civil court cases\nProtections against lease termination\nProtections against evictions, mortgage foreclosures, and obligations paid in installments like car loans\nProtections against vehicle repossession\nConsequences of SCRA noncompliance\nLenders and creditors deemed to have been unfair to service members or to have failed to provide SCRA benefits can be subject to steep penalties.\nThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces the SCRA and can pursue action against a lender who even attempts a violation, such as charging above 6% interest or initiating a vehicle repossession.\nThe first SCRA violation incurs a fine of $55,000. For repeat violations, the penalty rises to $110,000. Lenders who fail to do due diligence in confirming their customers' active military status can incur millions of dollars in penalties. Further, violators of the SCRA can be subject to million-dollar class-action lawsuits.\nThe most important thing you can do as a lender is to proactively keep track of which of your customers are on active duty and inform them of their benefits without being asked.\nThe 10-step SCRA compliance checklist for lenders\nStaying compliant with SCRA requirements demands vigilance. Here are some things to look out for to make sure you are following the SCRA to the letter.\nDetermine eligibility\nGenerally speaking, all members of the armed forces on active duty are covered under the SCRA.\nCoverage begins from the time service members enter active duty and continues until 30 to 90 days after they're discharged.\nService members eligible for SCRA benefits include:\nThe Army\nThe Navy\nThe Air Force\nThe Marine Corps\nThe Coast Guard\nThe National Guard\nMembers of the Public Health Service\nMembers of the NOAA\nThe DOJ keeps a database of active service members on the SCRA website, which you can use to determine eligibility. You can then flag your service member customers and their outstanding debts and loans.\n2. Notify active-duty clients of their SCRA benefits\nTechnically, active-duty service members are required to reach out to their lenders and creditors and notify them of their military orders and active-duty status in writing. But to ensure compliance, lenders should act proactively.\nThe SCRA Act was amended in 2014 during the Obama administration to include enhanced SCRA benefits. As part of that initiative, the administration also announced a voluntary partnership with lenders to inform service members of their SCRA entitlements and put those benefits into effect upon the member's written request.\n3. Routinely check active-duty status\nMost first-term enlistments in the US military require service members to be on duty for four years. Meanwhile, car loans usually last for six years, and mortgages have an average length of 30 years.\nThat means that a service member's active-duty status \u2014 and his\/her\/their SCRA benefit status \u2014 is likely to change over time. As a lender, it's not enough to verify active-duty status once and then forget about it. You must routinely check your customers' eligibility for SCRA benefits. If your customer joins the military or goes on active duty, and you charge them above 6% interest or proceed with a civil court order, you can find yourself on the wrong side of the DOJ.\nThe best practice would be to make multiple checks of active-duty status throughout an enlistment at different intervals. You should also cross-check a customer's other accounts to see if they're eligible for other SCRA benefits, such as auto-loan protection.\n4. Reduce interest rate\nOnce you've identified a customer as an active-duty service member and confirmed their ongoing status as a member of the armed forces, you must reduce their annual interest rate to no more than 6% per year. After receiving notice of military status, lenders and creditors must retroactively reduce any outstanding debts and loans beginning from a customer's date of military service. For the SCRA benefits to go into effect, the client must provide proof of active-duty status within 180 days of the end of their military service.\n5. Forgive interest in excess\nThe SCRA doesn't just cover service members from the time they request benefits \u2014 coverage extends to the very beginning of their term of service. And creditors and lenders must forgive, not defer any interest above that 6% cap, and recalculate any remaining monthly payments to reflect that forgiveness. The SCRA rate applies unless a court finds that the client's military service doesn't affect their ability to pay their loans or monthly installments.\n6. Defer foreclosure proceedings\nThe SCRA doesn't just prevent service members from falling into deeper debt \u2014 it also protects what is often their most important asset \u2014 their home.\nAny property owned by a service member before they enter active duty cannot be seized or foreclosed upon for the duration of their military service or up to nine months after their service ends without either a court order or the express written agreement of the service member.\nIf a creditor or lender pursues legal action against the service member to enforce a foreclosure, the court can postpone proceedings until the service member can attend.\n7. Provide affidavits for default judgements\nThe SCRA only extends so far, and there may be occasions when a lender can pursue legal action against a service member customer in the event that they make no effort to keep up on their loan payments. However, the SCRA places limitations on what legal recourse is possible.\nIf you sue an active-duty service member in court, the service member is protected against default judgments in civil cases. Lenders must submit an affidavit stating whether or not the defendant is an active-duty service member. If they are, the court can't apply default judgments until the court can provide the service member with an attorney. The service member can also ask the court to grant a delay of proceedings for 90 days.\n8. Delay vehicle repossessions\nAs a lender, you cannot repossess a vehicle owned by a service member during their period of military service without a court order. This applies to service members who have made at least one deposit payment on their vehicle before entering active duty.\n9. Lease termination\nActive-duty service members must be ready to be sent wherever they're needed, whenever they're asked. It's crucial for the efficient defense of the nation that service members be deployed at a moment's notice to effectively respond to crises and threats without having to navigate bureaucratic hurdles.\nIt's with this in mind that the SCRA contains sections allowing service members to prematurely break their apartment lease agreements whenever they're deployed elsewhere.\n10. Stay current\nCongress has made amendments to the SCRA in recent years, and actions taken by service members against lenders related to SCRA violations have become more frequent. It behooves lenders to stay up-to-date on current SCRA requirements and ensure their institutions are in compliance.\nFinancial institutions should have a system to monitor legislative changes to the SCRA and their implications for lenders. The DOJ maintains a website that focuses on issues pertaining to service members, including the SCRA.\nConsider setting up an internal department within your organization that oversees SCRA compliance. That way you can stay up-to-date on SCRA measures and be notified of any changes when they happen \u2014 before you get stuck in a quagmire of legal trouble, court-ordered reparations, and damaging headlines.\nWhile the SCRA creates challenges for lenders and financial institutions, these can be successfully navigated by staying aware of your obligations as a lender and being current on any updates to the law.\nTo sum up, here are the steps lenders can take to keep their institutions SCRA compliant:\nNotify active-duty clients of their SCRA benefits\nRoutinely check active-duty status\nReduce interest rate\nForgive interest in excess\nDefer foreclosure proceedings\nProvide affidavits for default judgments\nDelay vehicle repossessions\nFor new lenders, in particular, SCRA compliance can be intimidating. But SCRA needn't become a roadblock to profitability or organizational excellence. Indeed, establishing a SCRA compliance process \u2014 and following it \u2014 can increase internal discipline and contribute to the development of a robust compliance function in your organization. And, to be realistic, it is the only genuinely viable option. By following the 10-Step SCRA Compliance Checklist, companies can reduce their risk and preserve resources that may have been squandered in penalties or legal proceedings. By following the 10-Step SCRA Compliance Checklist, companies can also do their duty and do right by their borrowers.\nTravis Taborek is a freelance content marketer specializing in tech and SaaS","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Navigant Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 16th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality\nCHICAGO\u2013(BUSINESS WIRE)\u2013Navigant (NYSE: NCI) proudly announced today that for the ninth\nconsecutive year, it has received a perfect score on the 2018 Corporate\nEquality Index (CEI). Administered by the Human Rights Campaign\nFoundation (HRC), the CEI is a U.S. benchmarking survey and report on\ncorporate policies and practices related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,\nTransgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality.\n\"Navigant's commitment to the promotion of a workplace that values\nmutual respect and equality is unwavering,\" said Julie Howard, Navigant\nchairman and CEO. \"Championing diversity and inclusion is engrained in\nour core values, and our company's success is due to our colleagues'\ncommitment to supporting these values in everything we do.\"\nIn 2017, Navigant continued to create awareness, understanding, and an\nappreciation for its progressive work environment through programs\nchampioned by the company's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and\nAllies Employee Resource Group. The efforts included webinars,\nsponsorships, active participation in LGBTQ-focused job fairs, and\ncommunity outreach around the country.\n\"Receiving a perfect score on HRC's Corporate Equality Index nine-years\nrunning is a direct testament to Navigant's commitment to the LGBT\ncommunity,\" said Sarah Golden, manager in Navigant's human capital\ndepartment and co-chair of the company's LGBTA Employee Resource Group.\n\"Navigant continues to stand on the right side of history by actively\nsupporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. For that, I am truly\nThe 2018 CEI rated 947 businesses in the report, through a survey\nevaluating policies and practices including nondiscrimination workplace\nprotections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive healthcare\nbenefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ\ncommunity. Navigant's efforts in satisfying all the CEI criteria\nresulted in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Places\nto Work for LGBTQ Equality.\nFor more information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, or to\ndownload a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org\/cei.\nThe Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's\nlargest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for\nlesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. HRC envisions a\nworld where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at\nhome, at work, and in every community.\nAbout Navigant\nNavigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global\nprofessional services firm that helps clients take control of their\nfuture. Navigant's professionals apply deep industry knowledge,\nsubstantive technical expertise, and an enterprising approach to help\nclients build, manage, and\/or protect their business interests. With a\nfocus on markets and clients facing transformational change and\nsignificant regulatory or legal pressures, the firm primarily serves\nclients in the healthcare, energy, and financial services industries.\nAcross a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and\ntechnology\/analytics services, Navigant's practitioners bring sharp\ninsight that pinpoints opportunities and delivers powerful results. More\ninformation about Navigant can be found at navigant.com.\nKyle Bland\nNavigant Investor Relations\nkyle.bland@navigant.com\nNavigant Corporate Communications\nbelia.ortega@navigant.com","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The College, Swansea University\nUndergraduate Pathways at The College\nCriminology at The College\nUndergraduate Accounting and Finance at The College\nActuarial Science at The College\nBiochemistry and Genetics at The College\nBusiness Management at The College\nComputer Science at The College\nEconomics at The College\nEducation at The College\nUndergraduate Engineering at The College\nLanguages, TESOL and Translation at The College\nLaw at The College\nMarketing at The College\nMathematics at The College\nMedia and Communication at The College\nPolitics and International Relations at The College\nPsychology at The College\nScience at The College\nSociety and Wellbeing at The College\nSport and Exercise Science at The College\nPostgraduate Pathways at The College\nAcademic and Student Experience\nAccommodation at The College\nArrival and Welcome at The College\nLiving in Swansea with The College\nThe College Policies and Procedures\nUpcoming Events for International Students\nChat to a Student Ambassador\nCriminology Pathway from The College\nPathway Overview\nLearn about crime, the criminal justice system and cutting edge themes in criminological debates from leading experts in the field.\nGain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers in the Criminal Justice System and related organisations.\nSuccessful completion of this pathway will lead to the award of one of the following from Swansea University:\nCriminology and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons)\nCriminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons)\nCriminology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons)\nEntry Dates and Fees\nFoundation - Two Semesters\nSeptember, November*, January - \u00a316,000**\nFirst Year - Two Semesters\nSeptember - \u00a316,000**\nSecond and Final Year (University)\nSeptember - \u00a317,350 to \u00a317,700**\n*The November entry is the same price as 2 semester September entry but is 2.5 semesters in duration.\n**Fees for 2023\/2024 are subject to change. See Pathway and Fees Summary for more details.\nYou can apply via our application portal, Study Link.\nBefore you submit your application, please make sure that:\nYou know which course you want to study and which date you want to start.\nYou have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application. Please note: the limit for all attachments is 25MB.\nPlease note: If you are a citizen\/permanent resident of the United Kingdom and have not lived outside of the UK for at least three years, you may not be eligible to apply via The College, Swansea University. Admissions staff will review your application and get in touch to advise you.\nThere are both English Language and Academic Entry Requirements for Foundation and First Year study.\nYou can be admitted directly to First Year if your academic qualifications do not require a Foundation stage of study. For details of the requirements for students of your country, please visit our Academic Entry Requirements page.\nIn addition to the above, all students will be required to demonstrate a suitable level of English language ability. Information on these requirements, and on the qualifications that we accept, can be viewed on our English language requirements page.\nSmaller class sizes allowing for a more personalised experience\nAn affordable city, among the top 10 most affordable university towns in the UK in 2019, allowing for low cost of living\nA truly diverse community providing opportunities to meet people from all four corners of the map\nAn outstanding support network ready to help you with any issue you may encounter, be they academic, financial or personal\nFlexible starting times and course durations allowing for a tailored experience to suit your desires and needs\nFull access to Swansea University. Students of The College are Swansea University students from day one. You will have full access to all Swansea University support systems such as the Library, students union and @campuslife services.\nA stunning location only mere minutes away from the beach and a short drive from stunning areas of wilderness.\nSwansea repeatedly ranks among the most affordable University towns making it an ideal base for students.\nFoundation Year Modules\nInteractive Learning Skills and Communication\nThis module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study and to understand the institutional culture, practices, rules and expectations of British higher education in an international academic context and community.\nAssessment: presentations, group work, research report, referencing\nComposition and Style\nAiming to assist students in improving their academic performance in terms of writing and presenting, Composition and Style dedicates time to allowing students to understand the importance of feedback and reflection in order to improve future performance. The module therefore provides students with the fundamental knowledge base and skills required at undergraduate level.\nAssessment: Essays, examination\nThe module provides students with a fundamental knowledge base and intellectual skills associated with thinking critically. Also covered is understanding the basic requirements for building and consolidating a reasoned argument, issues of neutrality and bias and an emphasis is placed on the issue of the credibility of ideas, texts and evidence.\nAssessment: In-class tests, essay\nComprehensive understanding of current ICT issues is essential in the modern world. Through this module students will gain the skills to equip them in the use of common productivity and content management software programmes. This module will emphasise the use of Microsoft Windows packages including PowerPoint, Excel and Word as a platform for further study.\nAssessment: Class test (unweighted)\nThis module provides students with knowledge of the fundamental aspects of mass communication. It offers an introduction to concepts used in media discourse and, in particular, how these are used in discussions of the media and reality. Communication is a central theme throughout the module and the different forms this may take in a culture e.g. film, TV, semiotics and advertising.\nAssessment: Essay, case study, presentation\nLegal Skills\nThe purpose of this module is to develop the skills that are required to be able to study effectively. The module will interlink with the other foundation law modules, providing students with the knowledge and ability to utilise academic databases and journals through a series of tasks which will have direct relevance to the topics being studied in other modules. Students will develop an in depth understanding of the English legal system and its sources of law.\nAssessment: Research, presentation\nEnglish Legal System\nThe module provides an introduction to the legal infrastructure operating within the United Kingdom. The module will confirm the basics of what the law seeks to achieve within a democracy, identification of the main classifications and sources of law, and a detailed examination of the process of parliamentary and judicial law making. In addition it will deliver a study of the Human Rights legislation-which seeks to enhance the students' ability to apply law to a theoretical scenario.\nAssessment: Examination\nThe module provides an introduction to the basics of contract law within the UK Discussions cover the formation principles governing offer, acceptance, consideration and the intention to create legal relations. This module also considers the content of contracts, the incorporation of different terms and the common law and statutory controls on exclusion clauses as well as practical drafting techniques employed by contract lawyers. The common law remedy of damages for breach of contract will also be covered\nHere, an introduction to the structure of the UK legal system, system of government and Parliament from both theoretical and practical viewpoints is offered. The module will provide students with an understanding of UK constitutional law and theory, giving them the ability to critically evaluate the merits and demerits of a variety of contemporary issues affecting a modern United Kingdom.\nThis module considers the principles and policies behind the decision to criminalise certain types of behaviour, and analyse the different approaches which may be taken. Crime will be examined from both a conceptual and practical approach, following the development of the offence over time. The module will also consider the future direction of the criminal law and reform.\nFirst Year Modules\nAs this course is an Integrated First Year, students are required to study 120 credits of Swansea University Modules.\nThese modules can be found on Swansea University's Criminology Page.\nIn addition, students must study the following College modules:\nResearch and Study Skills (ILSC) 1\nThis module aims to help students to develop their academic English, communication, research, and critical reasoning skills to be successful undergraduate students. A subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop transferable skills that help them to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.\nAssessment: Presentation, group work, written assessments\nAcademic Support Tutorial\nThe aim of the support tutorials is to provide academic support and guidance to students on a year 1 Integrated programme with The College, Swansea University. Each pathway has a distinct Academic Support Tutorial allowing students to receive tailored support in areas such as progression, discussion and debate, communication and organisation.\nAssessment: None\nAll Foundation Year programmes will be taught on the Bay Campus. First and further years are taught on the Singleton Park Campus of Swansea University.\nRecommended textbooks for this course are available in the University libraries, but you may choose to purchase personal copies. All software needed for the course is available on the University network for use within University computer rooms. Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus, including halls of residence. Personal costs such as purchase of stationery, photocopying costs, parking fees or travel between the campuses are not included in your tuition fees.\nYou will need to purchase a personal electronic calculator for statistics (approx. \u00a310).\nYou may need to pay for a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at a cost of \u00a344 (price as at November 2017) for some Independent Research projects in Year Three or for students taking the Psychology Work Placement module.\nIf you have any queries about this programme, please contact us at the-college-enquiries@swansea.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1792 602 888.\nProgramme Disclaimer Find out more\nFollow The College, Swansea University on social media\nTwitter (new window)\nLinkedIn (new window)","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \/ News \/ NEWSLETTER AND LEGAL UPDATES: FALL 2012\nNEWSLETTER AND LEGAL UPDATES: FALL 2012\nSUCCESS BASED ON LONG LASTING\nRELATIONSHIPS FORGED IN INTEGRITY,\nEXCELLENCE, COMMITMENT AND TEAMWORK.\nFanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C. is pleased to provide you with our Fall 2012 Newsletter and Legal Update. Below you will find information regarding successes and activities of our attorneys.\nPlease click the hyperlinks for updates regarding Constitutional\/Civil Rights, Local Government, Products Liability, Employment Law, School Law, Commercial Trucking litigation, Premises Liability, Zoning, Land Use and Taking, and Insurance Law. Please call us with your questions or comments.\nFHMBK NAMED AMONG TEXAS' TOP RANKED LAW FIRMS FOR 2012\nFanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C., is proud to announce that it has earned a place on the 2012 Texas' Top Ranked Law Firms list published by the respected legal services information provider Martindale-Hubbell.\nIn order to be considered for the exclusive listing, at least one-third of a firm's lawyers must possess an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available.\n\"The AV Preeminent rating is reserved for lawyers recognized by their peers for the highest level of professional excellence,\" says Don D. Martinson, director at Fanning Harper. \"I'm impressed each day by the level of expertise, professionalism and the attention to detail that Fanning Harper lawyers demonstrate.\"\nOnly 217 firms are included in the list, which has been published in the 2012 Texas' Top Ranked Law Firms magazine. The magazine was included in the Oct. 31, 2012, editions of The Wall Street Journal and Texas Lawyer, in addition to being delivered to Texas subscribers of The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and The National Law Journal.\nFHMBK lawyers in the Martindale-Hubbell list earned an average peer-score rating of 4.9 on a five-point scale. Qualities considered for the ratings include lawyers' legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment and legal experience. FHMBK attorneys also earned high scores from clients for their communication abilities, responsiveness, quality of service and value.\nCHEERLEADER CASE ATTRACTS NATIONAL ATTENTION\nThe \"Kountze Cheerleaders' Case\" (Matthews, et al v. Kountze ISD and Kevin Weldon), a case being handled by FHMBK attorneys Thomas P. Brandt, Joshua Skinner and John Husted, has attracted national attention. The case, though still in the early stages of litigation, has already been covered, sometimes on multiple occasions, by the major television networks as well as by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. The story has been covered on Good Morning America as well as other similar national broadcasts.\nWidespread interest in the case has resulted in FHMBK receiving numerous requests for the most pertinent pleadings in the case. In order to address those requests, we have posted the most recent pleadings in the case here.\nWe will keep you posted as the case develops.\nVICTORIES AND HONORS\nDISTRICT COURT VICTORIES\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT, JOSHUA SKINNER, and LAURA O'LEARY successfully represented a North Texas community college district in an employment case alleging various Title VII claims, including that the former police officer employee was fired because of his race, ethnicity, religion, or in retaliation for his prior complaints. FHMBK moved for summary judgment. The federal district court granted summary judgment on all claims.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT and JOSHUA SKINNER successfully represented a North Texas community college district in an employment case brought by two former police officer employees alleging that their employer violated Title VII by permitting a hostile work environment, by constructively discharging them, by failing to promote them and by retaliating against them for their prior complaints. FHMBK filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. The federal district court, holding that the plaintiffs' complaint was deficient, ordered the plaintiffs to replead their complaint. The plaintiffs failed to replead and FHMBK moved for dismissal for want of prosecution. The district court granted the motion and dismissed the case with prejudice.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT, JOSHUA SKINNER, and LAURA O'LEARY successfully represented a North Texas school district in a case involving allegations that student-on-student bullying led to the suicide of an elementary school student. The plaintiffs alleged that the school district violated various special education laws as well as the United States Constitution. FHMBK moved for summary judgment, pointing to the lack of evidence that bullying had occurred, that it had caused the death of the child, or that school officials failed to properly respond to allegations of bullying. The federal district court granted the motion, dismissing all claims against the school district.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT and JOSHUA SKINNER successfully represented an elementary school principal in the latest round of the long-running \"Candy Cane\" case. The plaintiffs alleged that the principal had violated the First Amendment rights of a parent who wished to distribute religious messages to other parents during an in-class \"winter break\" party. The principal told the parent that outside materials could be distributed on a distribution table in the library, but not in the classroom. FHMBK moved for dismissal of the claims against the principal based on qualified immunity. The federal magistrate judge recommended that the motion be granted, noting the lack of clarity in the law regarding the free speech rights of parents when attending school events.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT, JOSHUA SKINNER, and JOHN HUSTED successfully defended the City Manager and several City Councilmembers of a North Texas City in an employment case brought by the former director of the City's recreation department. FHMBK attorneys successfully defended the city officials against the former director's allegations that she was denied her procedural and substantive due process rights when she was terminated.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT and FRANK VALENZUELA successfully defended a North Texas independent school district against a claim of employment retaliation asserted by a former employee. FHMBK moved for summary judgment, pointing to the fact that the former employee had made no complaint that could serve as the basis for her claim and that the district was justified in terminating her based on her misconduct. The state district court dismissed the retaliation claim against the school district.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT, FRANK VALENZUELA, and LAURA O'LEARY successfully defended a private substance abuse treatment center from the claims of two former clients. FHMBK moved to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims, arguing that they had abandoned their claims and did not participate in the discovery process in violation of the rules of procedure and the court's order. The federal district court dismissed the two plaintiffs' claims with prejudice.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT, JOSHUA SKINNER and LAURA O'LEARY successfully represented a North Texas school district against allegations that school district officials had attempted to intimidate witnesses and destroy evidence in a civil case involving allegations that student-on-student bullying led to the suicide of an elementary school student. FHMBK presented extensive evidence demonstrating the falsity of the plaintiffs' claims. The federal district court denied the plaintiffs' motion and praised the school district administrator for her sensitive and appropriate conduct.\nSPEECHES AND PUBLICATIONS\nBecause of his recognized expertise, THOMAS P. BRANDT is frequently asked to comment on current legal issues. Below are links to some recent interviews. Mr. Brandt has given interviews on such topics as affirmative action, civil rights, and municipal liability.\nTo view all of Mr. Brandt's most recent television appearances, click here.\nTo listen to the audio of Mr. Brandt's appearance on KLIF-AM 570 with Kurt Gilchrist, click here.\nOn August 23, 2012, JOSH KUTCHIN presented a continuing education seminar at the Horace Mann Insurance Company, fully accredited by the Texas Department of Insurance, on Texas Tort Reform and Texas Judicial Reform. The seminar traced the historical evolution of these reform efforts, and analyzed recent developments and the current state of our substantive and procedural reform.\nOn September 10, 2012, FRANK VALENZUELA presented a talk concerning the HHS mandate to the Rockwall County Republican Women's Club.\nOn October 13, 2012, FRANK VALENZUELA presented a talk concerning the HHS mandate to the Rockwall County Republican Men's Club.\nTHOMAS BRANDT, JOSHUA SKINNER and LAURA O'LEARY made presentations at a seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute (\"NBI\"). The seminar was held in Fort Worth on November 28, 2012. The title of the seminar was \"Texas Special Education Law.\" Mr. Brandt and Mrs. O'Leary spoke on the topic \"Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law.\" Mr. Skinner spoke on the topic \"Protecting the Rights of Children with Special Needs.\"\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT has been asked to give a presentation at the 28th Annual University of Texas School Law Seminar. The presentation is scheduled to be held in Austin February 21 \u2013 22, 2013. Mr. Brandt has been asked to talk about some of the differences between federal and state employment laws.\nTHOMAS P. BRANDT has been asked to give a presentation to the American Bar Association at its mid-year conference in February of 2013. Mr. Brandt has been asked to address issues of free speech and religious liberty in public schools based on his experiences in, among others, the \"Candy Cane Case.\"\nHONORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS\nOn September 14, 2012, FHMBK celebrated THOMAS P. BRANDT'S 20th anniversary with FHMBK. Tom joined the firm in September 1992.\nOn December 5, 2012, FHMBK had the rare privilege of hosting a small gathering at Terrilli's restaurant on lower Greenville Avenue, in honor of Kathryn Fagan, who is retiring this December after spending the last 10 years of her professional career with Kemper and Unitrin. Kaye has been a good friend of this firm for more than three decades, going back to the early 1980s when she worked for AIG; her friendship and her loyalty over the years have been much appreciated. We will greatly miss working with Kaye and wish her the best in her retirement.\nThis newsletter is established for informational purposes only. Nothing in this newsletter should be construed as individual advice, and the use of the e-mail link for communications with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Providing a pragmatic child-centred environment that makes learning a joyful experience\nThe School is located at a prominent peaceful location at Chikoowadi, Borivali West. The G + 8 storey school building and playground with greenery all around, the school campus is designed to cater to the needs of young, growing children.\nThe school boasts of the most modern facilities. No efforts have been spared in creating an environment in which students are challenged to seek excellence academically, socially, physically, artistically, and spiritually.\nEight Storey School building with playground within its campus and a well maintained recreational garden adjoining the school premises.\nSafe and Secure Building with Security Guards, CC TV cameras, Hi Tech Access systems and Building Management System.\nEarthquake resistant structure, Full Time DG Power Back up, latest firefighting equipment, smoke detectors and digital sound broadcast system.\nSeparate entrance and a toilet for physically challenged students.\nFull-fledged Canteen facility serving healthy and nutritive food to students.\nTwo wide staircases and Seven Mitsubishi lifts manned with trained female lift attendants to ensure smooth, secure and timely transition of kids.\nThoughtfully planned, age appropriate air conditioned classrooms with imported school furniture.\nOptimum use of technology with use of latest digital boards and projectors in each classroom.\nCommunity area on each floor for children to unwind.\nSeparate hygienic toilets for girls and boys with filtered drinking water facility.\nFull time housekeeping staff to ensure cleanliness and hygiene within the campus.\nWell stocked library spread over two floors.\nWALDNER Science laboratory, Art and Craft Studio, Robotics lab, Math lab, Language Lab, Music Studio and multipurpose lab.\nAudio Visual Theatre.\nIndoor Sports Area for Indoor Sports such as Table Tennis, Caroms, Chess and YOGA.\nUniform and Book store, Medical Checkup Clinic and SICK BAY.\nWitty Inclusive and Special Education Centre (WISE) catering to remedial education of special kids, occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling and vocational guidance.\nFleet of self-owned school buses.\nLearning Rooms\nThe faculty members use every technology tool at their disposal to foster a rich and varied learning environment in the learning rooms. This includes star digital boards, audiovisual systems, the Internet, and educational CDs. Every learning room also has a public address system, clocks, display and writing boards, custom made imported furniture and air conditioning.\nWell-equipped and modernized laboratories are available for standard IV and above. The laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Languages, and Mathematics are equipped in accordance with the specifications and standards of international examination boards. All experiments will be performed under the supervision of teachers and lab assistants.\nThe school has two computer laboratories with Broadband Internet connection and sophisticated multimedia facilities and resources. Equipped with the latest hardware and software, our computer laboratories provide an excellent ambience and opportunity to learn and master ICT skills from the basic to the advanced levels.\nThe school has a well-resourced library with books, periodicals and a variety of other resources that can be used for research, reference and new learning. Reading is encouraged in students from a very young age, as an independent way to learn and gain knowledge. For reading pleasure there is a wide range of fiction for all age groups and reading abilities right from age 3 to 18. Library is also used for literature promotion and language support. Primary classes come to the library once a week for storytelling and a range of activities centered on literature appreciation and information literacy. In addition, students have access to periodicals, audio-visual resources, Internet facilities etc. The library also supports the archiving of the school's various learning resources and records.\nFine Arts and Music Studios\nArt, craft and music studios encourage students to develop a variety of interests. Special emphasis is placed on developing student's appreciation for and involvement in various forms of drama, dance, music, art and craft as a means of self-expression and cultural enrichment. The Music Studio is equipped with a wide range of traditional and modern musical instruments providing children with a variety of learning experiences in music.\nAudio Visual Education\nAudio-visual education is an integral part of the school's programme, which supplements learning through charts, slides, films etc. to provide a more meaningful and active learning experience. To develop proficiency in activities like elocution and dramatics, the school has the most modern air-conditioned audio-visual centre equipped with the latest technologies to enrich and enhance the learning process. The faculty members use every technology tool at their disposal to foster a rich and varied learning environment. This includes digital boards, audiovisual systems, the Internet, and educational CDs.\nSchool Cafeteria\nThe School Cafeteria conforming to the highest standards of modern catering serves balanced and nutritious vegetarian snacks and lunch at break times. Special care is taken to provide students with options that are healthy, nutritious and balanced. Hygiene and strict quality control of food are a priority. Filtered drinking water is available throughout the day on each floor of the school.\nMedicare Centre\nThe school places great importance on the health and safety of students. Suitably qualified nursing staff keeps the medical centre open throughout the school day, while the panel of doctors is available on call for any emergency. In its modern and child-friendly setting, the medical centre maintains high standards of hygiene and a well-documented system of students' health records. The medical staff arranges for routine medical treatment as well as health promotion activities such as an annual check-up, and dental and ophthalmologic camps.\nThe School also has a full-fledged Witty Inclusive and Special Education Centre (WISE) catering to remedial education, vocational guidance, speech therapy and occupational therapy etc.\nThe need for safe passage of each child to school and back home is of paramount importance to us. To ensure safe travel the school has its own fleet of school buses designed as per standards and manned by trained drivers and personnel sensitized to the needs of small children. The Transport Service (optional) is operated by the school and a separate transport fee is charged for this. For supervision and monitoring a transport attendant is on board throughout the journey.\nSafety of students is of paramount significance to us. The entire building structure is Earthquake resistant and is equipped with the latest firefighting equipment. Smoke detectors are installed in all the rooms and there is a 24x7 Building Management System installed on the ground floor of the building with CC TV cameras and alarm devices installed at all important locations. The campus is manned by efficient Security Guards throughout the year who only permit authorized access into the campus. The school has a full time DG power back up.\nWitty Tweets, Chikoowadi\nTweets by wiscw","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"What are the Different Types of Aerobics Games?\nGames like soccer can provide a good aerobic workout.\nBasketball has great aerobic benefits, as players are running for almost the entire game.\nTennis provides an aerobic workout.\nPlaying football can offer aerobic benefits.\nAerobics games in step aerobics often involve mastering a certain routine.\nRacquetball is an aerobics game that can be played alone or with others.\nIt is rare to find any designated aerobics games, because aerobics by nature is a fairly independent activity. There are plenty of games, however, that offer aerobic benefits when they are played. Many of the most popular sports, for example, such as basketball, football, tennis, or soccer, offer great aerobic benefits because players run for almost the entire duration of the game. Aqua aerobics classes may also offer aerobics games as part of the class; aqua Frisbee\u00ae, for instance, is a fun aerobics game that is played in the water, and is similar to football.\nAerobics games based off of step aerobics, dance aerobics, or kickboxing, for example, are fairly rare. It is difficult to create a game out of aerobics moves, though some people may try to make an aerobics game out of creating new routines. Kids often play aerobics games as well without even realizing it; tag, for example, is a popular game for kids to play outside that also offers great aerobic benefits. Some people find that the best way to get their aerobics workout in is to make it part of a sport or game they already enjoy playing.\nThere is no reason that aerobics workouts have to be boring. While running on the treadmill offers a great workout, for instance, many people quickly get bored with it and stop exercising. Instead, it might be fun to try a new group sport or individual sport. Tennis and racquetball are both great aerobics games that can be played independently or with others. Basketball and soccer are two sports that offer a lot of aerobic benefits, and many gyms or fitness centers organize teams that members can join. This way, it is possible to have fun and get aerobic exercise at the same time.\nAqua games classes can also be a great way to exercise. The water offers natural resistance to the muscles, and it offers a virtually zero-impact workout. There are many different aerobics games that can be played in the water, and many fitness centers offer classes in aqua aerobics or aqua games. Of course, it is not necessary to play a game to get an aerobics workout that is fun and challenging. Taking the dog for a walk, for example, or going on a hike in the woods are two options that are great exercise; swimming independently in a pool is another aerobic activity that can be fun.\nShould Ultimate Frisbee Be Taken Seriously?\nWhat are the Most Common Aerobics Moves?\nWhat are Aerobics for Kids?\nWhat are Christian Aerobics?\nWhat are the Different Types of Aerobics Gear?\nHow do I Choose the Best Aqua Aerobics Classes?\nHow do I do Aerobics at Home?\nMy gym actually offers a weekly capture the flag game in a local park. It tends to be pretty well attended with about 30 people showing up every week.\nMany people would not think about capture the flag as an aerobic game, but the truth is that you are running, jumping, crouching and crawling almost constantly. I always feel worn out in the best kind of way when I'm through.\nAnd what I love is that this is a lot more fun way to exercise than simply riding a stationary bike or lifting weights. You quickly get lost in the game and forget that you are exercising.\nI don't know if this really qualifies as an aerobics game, but I think ultimate frisbee is a great way to get some exercise and have fun at the same time.\nIn ultimate you pretty much run the entire time. Its dynamic because sometimes you are sprinting and sometimes you are jogging but you are running just about constantly. I have played in games where I am panting after just a few minutes.\nBut the game is a lot of fun, my favorite sport to play by far. It is also accessible for anyone, even people who have never played before. the rules are simple, it takes a minimum amount of equipment and its forgiving for people who are not great at throwing a frisbee. Give it a shot. You will be amazed at how fast your heart beats.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ben Lowndes #ViewsOnComms\nA perspective on PR, development and life in the South West\nAbout Social\nPhone hacking is only part of the story\n09\/07\/2011 13\/07\/2011 ~ Ben Lowndes\nThe cover of the last edition of today's NotW\nAnyone who's worked in a newsroom will understand the uncomfortable situations journalists sometimes have to address when pursuing a story. A very good example of this \u2013 which I have experienced \u2013 is the 'death knock', where reporters are sent to interview a family who has just suffered a tragedy. Often, the best stories result from such endeavors \u2013 and they have shifted many millions of copies of newspapers over the years. But they can also be painful for all concerned.\nI once visited the family of Michael Hodder, who was the train driver involved in the Paddington train crash in October 1999, whilst working on a local paper in his home town of Reading. Six months into the job, I got nowhere that day; Sky and the The Sun were already there \u2013 and were greeted by a furious and very upset man who chased them down the street. We had been tipped off about Hodder's Reading connection by someone who worked in the office who knew his family. It often happens that way. But I also remember the police being bemused at how quickly a posse of tabloid reporters had turned up following the same lead (who had given it to them?).\nNot all experiences are like this; some people will let you into their house, speak openly and at length and feel later that they have benefited from speaking to someone, anyone, who's prepared to listen and using the media to tell their story. While some people inevitably resent being asked for a few words in their darkest hour, it would be wrong to call this sort of approach an 'intrusion' in its truest sense. Journalists are quite entitled to ask to speak to someone, so long as they are up-front about who they are and what they want. And, if they are asked to leave, they should respect that and go away.\nIt's clear to me since I left newspapers that, as far as the national media are concerned, this exchange does not take place in quite the same way. Often, the tactics used can border on harassment: people are pressured into giving interviews or tricked into providing information for a 'tribute piece'. Now, it looks like many of them have had their personal details obtained illegally and their phones hacked, which many will rightly see as the ultimate insult.\nI've been moved to blog about this today after hearing the line repeated this week that the current stock of tabloid journalists are 'clean' and carrying the can for their former colleagues' sins. I'm prepared to assume that phone hacking does not go on to the extent that it has done in the past. But, even if that were true, it is only part of the story \u2013 and doesn't begin to touch on the way the tabloids routinely trample on the lives of ordinary folk who have only the widely derided Press Complaints Commission to defend them. There are no expensive lawyers or PR advisors for the likes of the Wells and Chapman families.\nLook at what happened to Christopher Jefferies last Christmas after he was arrested in connection with Jo Yeates' murder. Jefferies, remember, was never charged, but had his character shredded by a stream of lurid headlines which only just stopped short of saying outright that he was guilty of murder. He's been forgotten as the story moved on and Yeates' killer caught and convicted; but there are many more people like Jefferies who are chewed up and spat out in the media's quest for a story. Contempt of Court rulings against some of the worst offenders may still come from this \u2013 but it's been a long time coming and will be of little comfort to Jefferies.\nIt's worth sharing a story that's appeared on the Shropshire Star website today, from local PR consultant Jools Payne who writes about the tabloids' persistent and unwelcome intrusions into her young son's grief after his girlfriend was killed by her father in a high-profile murder case. It makes some considered points about the role social media can play in fueling these stories (journalists used Facebook to glean publicly available details about her son's girlfriend). It is also a vivid reminder of the fact that the poor conduct of the media goes well beyond the hacking of mobile phones. It's about stalking in bushes after being asked to leave someone's property; it's about tricking personal details out of friends and employers; it's about the corrupting impact such powerful institutions can have on public life; and, most upsetting for some, it's about the way the media has connived to shaft the very same decent and ordinary people that they claim to be fighting for.\nA 'phone hacking inquiry', as it's now been described, won't go far enough for people like Jefferies or Mrs Payne. Any probe into the way the media operates has to look the importance and relevance of ethics, legal training, the truth and the public interest in journalistic practice, as well as the powerlessness of the public to stop organisations from intruding into (and in some cases ruining) their lives.\nThis should not mean that 'death knocks' must stop. It's the way these people are treated that matters, not that they are approached at all. The privacy and dignity of those who have suffered such tragic losses must be respected. It's quite clear that this is not the case on too many occasions. And that's about more than hacking people's phones.\nPosted in Journalism\tChristopher JefferiesContempt of CourtJoanna YeatesNews InternationalNews of the WorldPhone hackingShropshire StarTabloids\nPublished by Ben Lowndes\nWriter and PR man. Director at the brilliant Social Communications in Bristol. Former communications manager for the Homes and Communities Agency in the south west, who has worked with national and local government, housing providers, developers and community groups across England and Wales. Before that, I worked in newspapers.\tView all posts by Ben Lowndes\n\u2039 PreviousSome feelings on phone hacking and journalism\nNext \u203aNoTW staff use new media to turn on old employer\nBought this illustrious bird from a local farmer for tomorrow. 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{"text":"Violet Moon Howey Bio, Age, Nationality, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Instagram\nUpdated On December 19, 2022 | by Niall\nWho is Violet Moon Howey?\nViolet Moon: Parents, Siblings\nMoon Howey's Net Worth and Salary\nViolet Moon Howey, who is only five years old, is the focus of media attention, not because of her work, but because of her parents. That's right; she's a celebrity child and the daughter of two well-known Americans.\nViolet Moon Howey is the only child of Sarah Shahi and Steve Howey, a famous American couple. Her father and mother are both actors and actresses, and she is a well-known figure in the United States.\nViolet Moon Howey with his family ( Source: Pinterest)\nThe actress from Person of Interest and the actor from Shameless married in Las Vegas on February 7, 2009, in front of their family and friends. Violet's older brother William Wolf Howey, the couple's first child, was born before Violet. William was born in July 2009, only five months after her parents' wedding.\nSarah found out she was pregnant while filming Person of Interest in the fall of 2014 and announced it to the public. Violet and her brother Knox Blue Howey were born to her a few months later, on March 1, 2015. Both of the actress's children were born in her Los Angeles home.\nThe celebrity child is undoubtedly content with her family. She is occasionally seen with her parents at events and premieres. Violet's parents rarely post pictures of Violet and her siblings on Instagram due to their celebrity.\nSarah posted a picture of herself cuddling her children a few days ago, writing that giving birth to them is the greatest honor and privilege of her life.\nViolet Moon Howey, as you might expect, isn't a child, so having a net worth is out of the question. Nonetheless, both her mother and father are well-known actors and actresses in the United States.\nSarah Shahi, Violet's mother, and a former professional cheerleader have a net worth of $3 million. In addition, her grandfather is a well-known television and film actor who has appeared in shows such as DOA: Dead or Alive, Supercross, and Shameless. As of 2020, he has a net worth of $2 million.\nThe couple's assets include a beautiful home in Los Angeles, California. Although the price of the home has never been revealed, it is estimated to be worth around a million dollars.\nYou May Also Like To Read: Kornelia Ski, Greta Kukkonen, Eleanor Tomlinson, Brendon Burchard\nCategories People Tags Celebrity kid, Violet Moon Howey Bio, Violet Moon Howey Net Worth\nTony Campisi Bio, Age, Nationality, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Actor, Movies\nFaii Orapun Bio, Age, Nationality, Parents, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Height, Model, Instagram","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ma\u00eblle Gavet\nTake the Empathy Test\nGuide to Building Empathetic Companies\nMeet Ma\u00eblle\nWe don't need less tech, we need more empathetic tech\nA tech executive's revealing and in-depth examination of Big Tech's failure to keep its foundational promises and the steps the industry can take to course-correct in order to make a positive impact on the world.\nTrampled by Unicorns: Big Tech's Empathy Problem and How to Fix It explores how technology has progressed humanity's most noble pursuits, while also grappling with the origins of the industry's destructive empathy deficit and the practical measures Big Tech can take to self-regulate and make it right again. Author Ma\u00eblle Gavet examines the tendency for many of Big Tech's stars to stray from their user-first ideals and make products that actually profoundly damage their customers and ultimately society.\nOffering an account of the world of tech startups in the United States and Europe\u2014from Amazon, Google, and Facebook to Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber (to name a few)\u2014Trampled by Unicorns argues that the causes and consequences of Big Tech's failures originate from four main sources: the Valley's cultural insularity, the hyper-growth business model, the sector's stunning lack of diversity, and a dangerous self-sustaining ecosystem. However, the book is not just an account of how an industry came off the rails, but also a passionate call to action on how to get it back on track.\nGavet, a leading technology executive and former CEO of Ozon, an executive vice president at Priceline Group, and chief operating officer of Compass, formulates a clear call to action for industry leaders, board members, employees, and consumers\/users to drive the change necessary to create better, more sustainable businesses\u2014and the steps Western governments are likely to take should tech leaders fail to\ndo so. Steps that include reformed tax codes, reclassification of platforms as information companies, new labor laws, and algorithmic transparency and oversight.\nTrampled by Unicorns' exploration of the promise and dangers of technology is perfect for anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship, tech, and global commerce, and a hope of technology's all-empowering prospect. An illuminating book full of insights, Trampled by Unicorns describes a realistic path forward, even as it uncovers and explains the errors of the past. As Gavet puts it, \"we don't need less tech, we need more empathetic tech.\" And how that crucial distinction can be achieved by the tech companies them- selves, driving change as governments actively pave the road ahead.\nFollow Ma\u00eblle\n\"Gavet has delivered a very important piece of work, which highlights the issues around technology, information, democracy and the human condition. Everyone will benefit from reading her analysis, and will come away questioning not only the ethos of tomorrow's companies, but also the foundations upon which we train leaders for the future \u2014 from financial incentives to education to culture. This is a must-read book for anyone who cares about business, government and progress.\"\nRobert Siegel\nLecturer in Management, Stanford Graduate School of Business\n\"Ma\u00eblle Gavet gives an insider's view of how tech companies and their investors become addicted to financial growth in the same way that they addict their users to attention, 'influence,' or other unsustainable pleasures. In the end, everyone wants more and no one is satisfied. The narrative arc of life becomes an endless loop in search of unsustainable growth. It reflects our short-term culture. But enough complaining! In the second half, she [Gavet] proposes a number of remedies \u2013 not quick fixes, but fundamental shifts into more equitable, long-term thinking that will actually make everyone much happier without the addictive highs of 100x returns and CEO worship.\"\nEsther Dyson\nFounding chair, ICANN; Wellville Executive founder\n\"Despite being a tech insider, Ma\u00eblle Gavet successfully applies outside-in thinking to the tech backlash. She answers how these companies that endeavored to \"change the world\" got so off course and how employees, boards and other stakeholders need to demand a new brand of leadership. What if every company had a Chief Empathy Officer, or better yet, what if every employee was empowered to bring their humanity to the products and services that have so radically changed our lives. The future of tech depends on it.\"\nChrista Quarles\nFormer CEO, OpenTable; Board Member, Kimberly-Clark and Affirm\n\"Ma\u00eblle Gavet takes the reader on a tour of the tech industry that only a tech insider with decades of experience could provide. She understands the business, the culture and the personalities. More importantly, she helps the reader understand the industry and how and why it has moved from golden child to problem child in just a few short years. Gavet doesn't just discuss the current and emerging problems confronting the tech industry and those of us who use their products, she recommends thoughtful and implementable solutions. This is a book for anyone who cares about the future of technology and the technology industry.\"\nLarry Irving\nFormer U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce; Member, Internet Hall of Fame\n\"Peter Drucker was adamant that leaders of organizations and institutions have a fundamental responsibility to create a functioning society. Maelle Gavet shows impressively how the tech giants shape our future by optimizing society their way, thereby distancing us from the human core of our existence. It is all happening around us while we sit there like the frog in the fable, not realizing that the water in the saucepan is getting hotter by the day. Ma\u00eblle Gavet has written a book that should be an alert to us all \u2013 not by pointing a finger but through sound diagnosis leading to a credible course of action. A great contribution to inform a public debate that needs to happen now.\"\nRichard Straub\nFounder and President, Global Peter Drucker Forum\n\"Trampled by Unicorns is essential reading for anyone who leads or aspires to lead people and companies. The questions and stories held within are uncomfortable and go against many of the well-worn tracks pursuing growth at all costs. But as Gavet argues, we are all worse off today thanks to the fake news and false information that is so quickly propagated through the biggest tech powerhouses, and must change ourselves as an industry before it's too late.\"\nShan-Lyn Ma\nCEO, Zola\nCopyright \u00a9 2022 Ma\u00eblle Gavet.\nSite design by Target Marketing Digital","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Common frogs by Dale Sutton\nPonds support about two thirds of all freshwater species, while also providing non-aquatic animals such as mammals and reptiles with food and water. Like many forms of habitat, the UK's ponds have come under increasing pressure from agriculture and development. An estimated 50% of ponds vanished in the 20th century and many of those that remain are in a poor or neglected state. Suffolk Wildlife Trust hopes to improve the health of the region's ponds to create a spectrum of aquatic zones in which a myriad of creatures can find the right kinds of spaces to flourish. We hope the resources below will help you understand, restore and appropriately manage or create your pond.\nPond Creation\nPond design and location\nA well-designed and well-sited pond can quickly become a rich wildlife haven, attracting not only those species that we think of as aquatic, but also many other animals that come to ponds to drink water or to find food. Find out how best to approach the creation of ponds and pond complexes.\nTo plant or not to plant\nIt is generally best to resist planting up new ponds and 'leave it to nature' to populate, but there are exceptions. See our golden rules of planting to make sure you create a suitable and sustainable habitat for a wide range of species.\nPond restoration and management\nDespite their abundance in the county, up to 70% of Suffolk's 22,000 ponds are neglected or abandoned. Managed in the right way, a pond will quickly respond. See what steps you need to take to restore your pond.\nPond fluctuation\nAre you worried about a pond that is drying up or fluctuations in the level of water? Take a look at what could be causing the problem and why in some cases, it's no problem at all.\nPond problems\nFish, ponds and wildlife\nThe presence of fish can significantly reduce the wildlife value of a pond. See how best to manage fish populations in your pond, from drainage to striking a compromise.\nDucks, ponds and wildlife\nDucks are part of the ecological system too, but in great numbers they can cause considerable damage to a pond habitat. Find out what steps you can take to make sure your pond keeps a clean bill of health.\nAlgae, although potentially unattractive and harmful, has a role to play in any pond, providing food and nesting sites for wildlife. But sometimes it can get out of hand. Find out if and how you should manage algae in your pond system.\nKey Suffolk species\nThe great crested newt is Britain's largest and most protected newt and a key indicator species. Find out more about this enchanting amphibian and what Suffolk Wildlife Trust is doing to ensure its survival.\nDragonflies are synonymous with Suffolk's waterways but are under threat from pressures caused by development and intensive farming. See what action Suffolk Wildlife Trust is taking and how you can get involved.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"AgSmart is about to be launched for the first time and it's an event you cannot afford to miss\nAgtech solutions for farmers across regional Australia will be presented at the very first AgSmart event to be staged from 9 and 10 March 2022\nAgSmart is the place to be seen and is expected to attract all current and budding agtech providers and participants on 9 and 10 March 2022\nNational agricultural field day organisers ACM Rural Events have created an exciting technical event that has the potential to save farmers' millions in unnecessary man-hours and wasted product.\nTo be launched in March 2022, AgSmart will welcome many farmers to the enormous savings that can be made by adopting more technical solutions to old problems that previously drained away many labour intensive hours.\nAgSmart is the nation's biggest tilt at presenting an agtech exposition that will showcase the innovations that have been released around the world to make farming more profitable.\nYou will also get to see where those huge government grants into education, research, and developments in Australian agriculture has ended up as well.\nWith the march towards 10 billion people by 2030, it is only through extended food growth that the world's population will be able to continue, and it has been determined the best way to keep the cost of food and fibre production down, is through an expanded agtech sector.\nAgtech solutions are available already, and once applied will change the face of farming.\nACM Rural Events group manager, Kate Nugent said the in-person event is designed to be the\nfirst with a commercial focus on agtech, staged in regional Australia.\n\"It will provide insights into the future of Australian farming,\" Kate added.\nThe AgSmart event will be held in Tamworth NSW, in an indoor and outdoor venue \u2013 where people on the land can come to see the latest developments from agtech start-up companies and national companies.\n\"Our commercial philosophy has gained affirmation and excitement from the burgeoning\nagtech industry as it seeks an opportunity to display, demonstrate, influence, and\ninform Australian farmers,\" Kate Nugent said.\n\"Adopting new agtech inventions and innovations will increase agricultural productivity and\nprofitability and ensure the industry can produce, supply, and store food and fibre sustainably.\"\nAgSmart will be supporting the nation's agtech ambition to be a leading source of solutions and technological manufacturing globally.\nEhibitors at the event will present a diverse range of ideas and technology, some showcased for the first time and will include artificial intelligence in farming, robotics, big data, Internet of Things technology, on-farm connectivity, smart farm machinery and equipment, precision and vertical farming, start-ups, regulation and compliance, supply chains, and export.\nAnd while some of this terminology will appear foreign at first, for farming into the future these processes and names will begin to make perfect sense.\nAgSmart will be staged on 9 and 10 March at the Tamworth Regional and Entertainment Conference Centre in Tamworth. Admission tickets will go on sale in January 2022, online at: https:\/\/acmruralevents.com.au\/agsmartexpo\/home\n\"Australian agriculture is on the move and the AgSmart Expo will place a spotlight on a\nground-breaking, more cost-efficient, and more effective farming practices that are more\nresponsive to change, and ultimately more profitable,\" Kate Nugent concluded.\nFor any company that considers they offer an agtech solution, they need to exhibit to advance their idea to the industry and farmers' nationwide.\nAgSmart is the place to be seen, for relevant information about a site booking contact the organisers, ACM Rural Events, on 02 6768 5800 or email agsmartexpo@austcommunitymedia.com.au\nMore information is also available at the AgSmart website at: https:\/\/acmruralevents.com.au\/agsmartexpo\/exhibitors\nFor any farmer expecting to still be farming in ten years' time, this event is a must as it will get you onto early disrupters that will allow families to continue farming through technology.\nAnd in doing so, avoid running a huge workforce, get your tickets as early as possible at this link.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Actavis confirms it has raised offer for Pliva to $2.3 bln\nBy Katherine Hunt\nPublished: June 29, 2006 1:55 p.m. ET\nKatherineHunt\nSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Icelandic drug-maker Actavis Group HF on Thursday confirmed it has raised its offer for Croatian generic drug manufacturer Pliva DD uk:plvd. Under the terms of the proposal, Pliva shareholders would receive HRK 723 a share, in addition to the HRK 12 per a share dividend, representing a total cash payment of HRK 735 a share, or $2.3 billion, Actavis said. The higher proposal was submitted on June 26, the company said, following the completion of due diligence. On June 27, Barr Laboratories Inc. BRL, +50.00% said it had won an auction for Pliva, agreeing to pay $2.2 billion for the company. Actavis said it has acquired 1.51 million ordinary shares and 371,865 global depositary receipts of Pliva, representing 9% of outstanding shares. The company also said it has entered into call option agreements over additional GDRs equivalent to 1.89 million Pliva shares.\n+0.01 +50.00%\nBearclaw Capital Corp. Canada: TSX Venture: BRL\nMarket Cap 438.7K","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Community Resources Development\nHousing & Support\nBack to View All\nTag: Evidence-Based Programs\n30 Years is Only the Beginning\nJim Roberts, CEO\nAugust, 1, 2017 -\nVoice of our CEO\nThirty Years, what an amazing, blessed journey it has been--watching the Family Care Network emerge from a dream to become a significant, important player in the lives of so many children, youth and families. Ours is a story of incredible people, risk taking, passion, heart, tenacity, innovation, partnership, creativity, planning and, above all, serving!\nRead more about 30 Years is Only the Beginning\n30th Anniversary, FCNI, FCNI.org, Community Based Organization, human services, Evidence-Based Programs, Social Services\nEnter your email address to receive updates directly to your inbox.\nVoice of a Community Partner\nVoice of a Foster Parent\nVoice of an FCNI Board Member\nVoice of an FCNI Family\nVoice of an FCNI Staff\nVoice of an FCNI Youth\nCentral Coast (17) community (18) Community Based Organization (26) Family Care Network (82) FCNI (97) FCNI.org (97) foster care (66) foster parenting (20) National Foster Care Month (20) non-profit (55) San Luis Obispo (67) SLO (66)\n1255 Kendall Rd\nAbout FCNI\nThe Family Care Network, Inc. is a not-for-profit Community-Based Organization serving children, youth and families impacted by trauma in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. FCNI provides intensive support and services to our community's most vulnerable, empowering them to live healthier lives and achieve their goals.\nQuality of Care Info \u2022 HIPAA Privacy Policy \u2022 Equal Employment Opportunity \u2022 Donation Policy \u2022 Privacy Policy\nCopyright \u00a9 Family Care Network 2018","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Heidelberg Officially Opens New Hand-Molding Plant at Amstetten Site\nAMSTETTEN, AUSTRIA\u2014March 31, 2011\u2014Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) celebrated the official start of series production at the new hand-molding plant at its Amstetten foundry. The new 3,000-square-meter building adjoins the existing foundry. It had become necessary to enable Heidelberg to produce printing unit side panels and impression cylinders for its large-format presses with a sheet width of up to 162 cm (63.78\u02dd) in sufficient quantities while still adhering to the same high Heidelberg quality standards.\nAround 20 employees will work at the new production facility, manufacturing hand-molded components with unit weights of up to eight metric tons. This project represents an investment in the order of EUR 4 million.\n\"Our foundry in Amstetten is one of the most cutting-edge facilities of its kind in Europe. High-end product innovations from Heidelberg have always been associated with investments in the site and this has safeguarded its competitiveness. The construction of the new hand-molding plant is a further milestone for Amstetten's future viability,\" said site manager Thorsten Kirchmayer at the official opening.\nThe new hand-molding plant is designed so that external companies from sectors such as mechanical, automotive, and wind engineering can also benefit from the expertise Heidelberg offers in the manufacture of high-quality castings.\n\"As part of our strategic realignment, Heidelberg has set itself the medium-term target of generating annual sales of EUR 100 million from the new System Manufacturing section by pooling our external contract manufacturing portfolio. With its new hand-molding plant, the Amstetten foundry will play a key part in this,\" explained Stephan Plenz, member of the Heidelberg Management Board, who is also responsible for System Manufacturing.\nAround 40 companies, primarily from growth sectors, already use Heidelberg as a technology supplier. Customers particularly appreciate its expertise in electronic drive control and the manufacture of high-precision castings.\nSource: company release.\nCutter Operator","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"NEWS & VIEWS ROUNDUP: June 24\nBet on Neda's side\nBy David Ignatius, Washington Post, June 24, 2009\nWe are watching the first innings of what will be a long game in Iran. President Obama has recognized that with his gradually escalating rhetoric. Yesterday, he was using powerful language to describe the \"timeless dignity\" of the protesters and the \"heartbreaking\" images of Neda. He suggested that the mullahs cannot win a war of repression against their own people. \"In 2009, no iron fist is strong enough to shut off the world from bearing witness to peaceful protests,\" he said.\nBehind Obama's cool but confident talk is a judgment that, as one senior White House official puts it, the mullahs \"can't put the genie back in the bottle.\" The official explained: \"Iran will never be the same again. You don't have to know how this will end to know that. The regime has been challenged. They are now back on their heels.\"\nA weakened Iran may seek the validation and legitimacy that would come from negotiations with the United States, presenting a diplomatic dilemma for Obama. Several American officials have told me that before the June 12 election, Tehran signaled Washington that it was ready for talks. Obama has tried to keep this door open, stressing at his news conference yesterday: \"We have provided a path whereby Iran can reach out to the international community, engage and become part of international norms.\" But as long as the Basijs are clubbing and shooting protesters in the streets, negotiation will be a nonstarter.\nAs the mullahs' grip on power weakens, there are new opportunities to peel away some of their allies. The United States is moving quickly to normalize relations with Syria, and there's talk of working with the Saudis to draw elements of the radical Palestinian group Hamas away from its Iranian patrons, toward a coalition government that would be prepared to negotiate with Israel. Observes a White House official: \"Iran's allies in the region have to be wondering, 'Why should we hitch our wagon to their starship?' \" [continued\u2026]\nThe Arabs' forlorn envy of Iranians\nBy Rami G Khouri, Tehran Bureau, June 23, 2009\nMost Arab governments dislike the current Iranian regime, so you would think they would be pleased to see it toppled, or tempered by its own people. Yet, if such change were to occur through street demonstrations choreographed via a web of digital communications, whispered messages, and rooftop religious chants in the middle of the night, Arab leaders of autocratic regimes would be unhappy \u2014 because they would sense their own vulnerability to similar mass political challenges. The fact is not lost on anyone that the Iranian regime effectively withstood and defied American-Israeli-European-UN pressure, threats and sanctions for years, but found itself much more vulnerable to the spontaneous rebellion of many of its own citizens who felt degraded by the falsification of election results by the government. [continued\u2026]\nIran's crisis: The opposition weighs its options\nBy Tony Karon, Time, June 24, 2009\nDespite fantasies of insurrection in some of the more fevered Western media assessments of the confrontation, the balance of forces appears to militate against a knockout blow by either side. U.S.-based Iran scholar Farideh Farhi, speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations, stressed that Ahmadinejad and the Supreme leader may not have the majority of the people behind them, \"but they do have support. They also have the resources of the state \u2014 both financial and military. So that makes them quite robust.\"\nAt the same time, Farhi notes, the opposition coalition includes some very powerful figures from within the regime, who together command the support of a large section of the population. Thus, she warns, \"To assume that this will lead ultimately to a victory of one over the other is unrealistic as well as dangerous because it may come at the cost of tremendous violence.\" More likely, she argues, is the pursuit of some sort of compromise that allows the regime to back down to some extent, without necessarily surrendering. [continued\u2026]\nBy Roger Cohen, New York Times, June 24, 2009\nIran's 1979 revolution took a full year to gestate. The uprising of 2009 has now ended its first phase. But the volatility ushered in by the June 12 ballot-box putsch of Iran's New Right is certain to endure over the coming year. The Islamic Republic has been weakened.\nDuring one of the violent clashes here in recent days, I saw a member of the riot police confront a protester holding a cell phone. \"Don't take a photograph of me!\" he yelled at the young man.\n\"Why?\" the man shouted back. \"You're not naked.\"\nBut the Islamic Republic is. Everyone knows where everyone stands; it isn't pretty. All the fudge that allowed a modern society to coexist with a theocracy inspired by an imam occulted in the 9th century has been swept away, leaving two Irans at war. [continued\u2026]\nDiplomatic relations begin to show strain\nThe National, June 23, 2009\nIran's Nobel laureate, Shirin Ebadi, called on European countries to refrain from holding talks with Iran until it ends violence against protesters and fresh elections are held.\nThe call came as Iran's relations with Europe soured considerably yesterday.\n\"I don't believe in economic sanctions because they will hurt the people, not the government,\" Ms Ebadi told the BBC Persian television. \"I believe in political sanctions. European countries can reduce their relations with Iran to charge d' affaires level.\" [continued\u2026]\nClerics join Iran's anti-government protests\nBy Octavia Nasr, CNN, June 23, 2009\nA photo showing Iranian clerics prominently participating in an anti-government protest speaks volumes about the new face of Iran's opposition movement.\nIn a blatant act of defiance, a group of Mullahs took to the streets of Tehran, to protest election results that returned incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power. [continued\u2026]\nThe \"Neda video,\" torture, and the truth-revealing power of images\nBy Glenn Greenwald, Salon, June 24, 2009\nThe single most significant event in shaping worldwide revulsion towards the violence of the Iranian government has been the video of the young Iranian woman bleeding to death, the so-called \"Neda video.\" Like so many iconic visual images before it \u2014 from My Lai, fire hoses and dogs unleashed at civil rights protesters, Abu Ghraib \u2014 that single image has done more than the tens of thousands of words to dramatize the violence and underscore the brutality of the state response.\nFor the last question at his press conference yesterday, Obama was asked by CNN's Suzanne Malveaux about his reaction to that video and to reports that Iranians are refraining from protesting due to fear of such violence. As Obama was answering \u2014 attesting to how \"heartbreaking\" he found the video; how \"anybody who sees it knows that there's something fundamentally unjust\" about the violence; and paying homage to \"certain international norms of freedom of speech, freedom of expression\" \u2014 Helen Thomas, who hadn't been called on, interrupted to ask Obama to reconcile those statements about the Iranian images with his efforts at home to suppress America's own torture photos (\"Then why won't you allow the photos \u2013\"). [continued\u2026]\nU.S. remains firm on settlements\nBy Shimon Shiffer, Yedioth Ahronoth (via IPF), June 24, 2009\nThe ongoing dispute between Prime Minister Netanyahu and the US administration over construction in the settlements resulted in the cancellation of the meeting that had been scheduled to be held tomorrow in Paris between the prime minister and US special envoy George Mitchell.\nYitzhak Molcho, the prime minister's special adviser, held secret talks this past weekend with senior US officials in Washington in an attempt to bridge the gaps that have had such an inimical impact on Israeli-American relations. Molcho's interlocutors in Washington said once again that the United States was opposed to continued construction in the settlements and in the settlement blocs, even if the rationale for that construction was to meet the needs of \"natural growth.\"\nGiven that situation, Molcho and his American interlocutors agreed that there was no point holding a meeting between Mitchell and Netanyahu, and that talks needed to be pursued in an attempt to find a compromise solution.\nA high-ranking political source said that the White House sent Netanyahu the following stern message: \"Once you've finished the homework we gave you on stopping construction in the settlements, let us know. Until then, there's no point in having Mitchell fly to Paris to meet you.\" [continued\u2026]\nBarak authorizes construction of 300 new homes in West Bank\nBy Akiva Eldar, Haaretz, June 23, 2009\nDefense Minister Ehud Barak has authorized the building of 300 new homes in the West Bank, defying U.S. calls for a halt to settlement growth.\nActivists for Bimkom association, which works for justice and human rights in planning and knows a thing or two about the situation in the territories, have discovered that Barak recently authorized the Civil Administration to submit a plan for the construction of 300 housing units in the unauthorized outpost of Givat Habrecha, near the community of Talmon. [continued\u2026]\nNetanyahu: Settlements debate is a waste of time\nHaaretz, June 23, 2009\nPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that international \"arguing\" over Israel's stance on settlements was impeding progress on the Middle East peace progress.\nIn an interview with Italy's RAI TV, Netanyahu insisted that settlement activity in East Jerusalem and the West Bank must be viewed as separate issues, as Jerusalem is an inseparable part of Israel.\nHe also said that Israel has been forthcoming with its intentions to halt construction while still allowing for natural growth in existing communities, which he called \"an equitable position which reflexes our willingness to enter immediately in peace negotiations and get on with peace.\" [continued\u2026]\nRoss's expanded portfolio riles Iraq, Middle East teams\nBy Laura Rozen, The Cable, June 23, 2009\nThe Cable has learned that deputy national security advisor Thomas Donilon, among others, is positioning Ross to assume an uber-senior NSC position overseeing Iran, Iraq, and the Middle East. The Iraq portfolio formerly assigned to holdover war czar Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute will be shifted to Ross, leaving Lute to focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Puneet Talwar, the NSC's senior director for the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Iran, will report to Ross, as will Daniel Shapiro, the NSC's senior director for the Middle East and North Africa.\nUnder the new NSC structure, there will be no dedicated senior director for Iraq and there will be only two or three directors for Iraq, reporting to Talwar.\nIn January, when the new administration took office, Lute supervised two senior directors just for Iraq and six Iraq directors. Over the past few months, the size of the group has been reduced, and it now appears it will be further downsized as the Iraq portfolio shifts from Lute to Ross.\nSources worry that with the drop in manpower, and with Talwar and Ross both more focused on Iran, Iraq policy will suffer at a delicate transition time when Washington plans to draw down combat forces over the coming year. [continued\u2026]\nIsrael frees a top Hamas figure\nBy Richard Boudreaux, Los Angeles Times, June, 2009\nIsrael freed the most senior Hamas leader in its prisons Tuesday after prosecutors failed to persuade a military court to prolong his three-year sentence.\nThe release of Aziz Dweik, speaker of the Palestinian Authority parliament, fed speculation that Israel was on the verge of a deal to secure the return of a captured soldier in exchange for hundreds of Hamas prisoners. Such a swap has been the aim of sporadic negotiations mediated by Egypt, but Israeli and Hamas officials said they had no information about a breakthrough. [continued\u2026]\nU.S. drone strike said to kill 60 in Pakistan\nBy Pir Zubair Shah, New York Times, June 24, 2009\nAn airstrike believed to have been carried out by a United States drone killed at least 60 people at a funeral for a Taliban fighter in South Waziristan on Tuesday, residents of the area and local news reports said.\nDetails of the attack, which occurred in Makeen, remained unclear, but the reported death toll was exceptionally high. If the reports are indeed accurate and if the attack was carried out by a drone, the strike could be the deadliest since the United States began using the aircraft to fire remotely guided missiles at members of the Taliban and Al Qaeda in the tribal areas of Pakistan. The United States carried out 22 previous drone strikes this year, as the Obama administration has intensified a policy inherited from the Bush administration.\nBefore the attack on Tuesday, the Pakistani Army and Air Force had begun operations in South Waziristan against the forces of the Pakistani Taliban leader, Baitullah Mehsud. The group's suicide bombings in major cities have terrorized Pakistanis for years. [continued\u2026]\nDocuments back Saudi link to extremists\nBy Eric Lichtblau, New York Times, June 24, 2009\nDocuments gathered by lawyers for the families of Sept. 11 victims provide new evidence of extensive financial support for Al Qaeda and other extremist groups by members of the Saudi royal family, but the material may never find its way into court because of legal and diplomatic obstacles.\nThe case has put the Obama administration in the middle of a political and legal dispute, with the Justice Department siding with the Saudis in court last month in seeking to kill further legal action. Adding to the intrigue, classified American intelligence documents related to Saudi finances were leaked anonymously to lawyers for the families. The Justice Department had the lawyers' copies destroyed and now wants to prevent a judge from even looking at the material.\nThe Saudis and their defenders in Washington have long denied links to terrorists, and they have mounted an aggressive and, so far, successful campaign to beat back the allegations in federal court based on a claim of sovereign immunity. [continued\u2026]\nThis entry was posted in News Roundup on June 24, 2009 by Paul Woodward.\n\u2190 IRAN'S INTIFADA NEWS & VIEWS ROUNDUP: June 25 \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Inside the future of NIL and how Texas stack up\nby: Noah Gross\nPosted: Nov 30, 2022 \/ 11:00 AM CST\nAUSTIN (KXAN) \u2014 In June 2021, the NCAA adopted rules that allows student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness which has sent shockwaves around the collegiate landscape. The rule, which went into effect on July 1, 2021 is broadly referred to now as the acronym, \"NIL.\"\nAthletes from any sport and any university are allowed to benefit from their name, image and likeness. At the University of Texas, there has been a number of big-name NIL deals.\nA pair of Longhorns football players, Quinn Ewers and Bijan Robinson, have led the charge. Ewers' deals with companies like Wrangler and Robinson's with Lamborghini Austin have created major buzz.\nTexas head coach Steve Sarkisian said about NIL and its place with the Longhorns, \"There's so much that this university has to offer. That's why I want kids to come here. Then the NIL can be a factor. But if you're choosing to come here because of NIL, you're coming here for the wrong reasons and you'll end up not being happy.\"\nWhat Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said about NIL and coming to Texas, recruiting\nWe spoke with an expert from Opendorse on the future of NIL and how Texas fits into it. Opendorse described itself as \"the leading NIL marketplace and technology company.\" Below are KXAN's Noah Gross' questions Sam Weber, Opendorse's senior director of communications.\nNoah Gross: Opendorse, I assume it's a play on endorse and just kind of give me a bit of a background on the company and kind of what you guys do and your role in NIL and how you got started with it.\nSam Weber: Opendorse is the athlete marketplace and NIL technology company. Right now we're helping over 90,000 athletes really make the most of their opportunity with NIL, helping them build and maximize and protect their personal brand while giving them access to support from their brand, their fans, sponsors, donors. And of course, schools like the University of Texas really put them in a position to win in this new era.\nNG: Obviously, I want to hit on [collectives] you know, it's something for those of us that don't work directly in [NIL], I mean, we work adjacent to it, I guess it's something we're still learning and collectives are a big part of that. So getting broad again, can you kind of explain collectives and how that's kind of grown with NIL?\nSW: Sure, it's an interesting part of the space, that's for sure. And something that I would say on July 1, 2021, even the most in-tune people with what a NIL was, and could be, it was not top of mind. So we saw our first NIL collective form in I believe, August 2021. So about a month into this new era. And generally, what they are, they function in different ways.\nSome of them are basically fan-funded models, where fans are asked to give donations that then eventually get to the student-athlete in return for exclusive access, whether that's the athletes showing up to an event, whether it's the athlete giving, like coaching to a specific little league youth team. The athlete could be giving exclusive video shoutouts back to their fans. That's one way they function.\nAnother way that collectives function is with smaller but wealthier donor groups that they come together and form because they essentially come together and say, you know, we want school 'X' to have the best-funded NIL program in the country, so they're able to organize and then work with local businesses, or work amongst themselves, to create deals. It's almost an agency model where they're more or less representing the athletes and helping them get deals that they're then able to compensate the athletes for, but there's an activity involved so there's still the quid-pro-quo or the performance that the athlete performs that they can then prove they perform something in exchange for the dollars that they're receiving.\nNG: The University of Texas is the big one to talk about. It's one of the biggest athletic departments, if not the biggest, in the country. They have a lot of, you know, big names for different sports. Obviously, Bijan Robinson kind of leading the way for football. His numerous deals with mustard companies with Lamborghini of Austin have really, you know, taken the area and the country by storm and in a sense. What has your experience and your company's been with the University of Texas and being, you know, it seems like almost every college is on your website in some capacity? So what about the University of Texas? Do you know from working with them and just kind of experiences with the Longhorns?\nSW: We support about 150 schools across the country right now with marketplace, content, compliance, and education resources, all built to give their student-athletes the best NIL experience possible.\nAnd one thing that I can say about Texas, is that they really have one of the most holistic, best organized from top to bottom NIL programs for their student-athletes, really from their marketplace to having a really well-organized and functioning collective with Clark Field [Collective], which isn't officially associated with Texas, like they're very separate entities. But the Clark collective exists that supports types of athletes. And then down through their education and the resources, they make available to all of their athletes on campus.\nThey've built a very impressive program that positions UT along with the very, very top schools in the country as far as the success that their student-athletes can expect to find.\nNG: And I'm sure you get questions like this a lot. You know, I think most people would agree that NIL has at least been positive in the sense of these athletes deserve to get some compensation for the money that they're producing. But a lot of people on TV are saying, you know, they have to rein it in, in some capacity. It's getting to be free agency. Do you see any issues arising that kind of concern you and your company as a whole? Or are you kind of seeing green pastures enjoying the way things are headed?\nSW: I think the developments through the first 18 months of the NIL era have been overwhelmingly positive. Are there ways that the industry could be maybe a little \u2026 could there be better understanding of what is allowed? What isn't? Could there be better safeguards to keep maybe bad actors or people that aren't really looking to support athletes, but looking to basically provide recruiting inducement out of the ecosystem? Absolutely.\nAny industry can always improve. And I think there will just become more and more clarity around how positive actors can function with NIL. But for all intents and purposes, this is long overdue, and we're thrilled to see and to help thousands of student-athletes really at every level, take advantage of the moment.\nNG: OK, and then, you know, obviously, you're not the one and you're not the one that wrote the legislation, you guys are just working with it and trying to help the athletes, of course, but what has the feedback been with athletes? Is there any kind of pushback, and I don't want anybody to look at you and Opendorse and the way you answer this and think you are the ones, you know, sparking any of this. You guys are just working with it, but just kind of what is your feedback been from athletes, from fans, from some coaches, everybody kind of involved in all of it?\nSW: I think one very consistent thread through all of this is that there's a massive need for enhanced education. And that's at every level, that's starting with the athlete. July of last year for athletes around the country\u2026of course, there were the top athletes that had agent representation, but what we were hearing is that you know, \"I don't know what I can do. I don't know what deals I should accept. I don't know what I should negotiate. I don't know, like how to prove that I actually perform the activity,\" all of this.\nAnd while that's been addressed through the last 18 months, there's still a concern, there are still questions that athletes have, like 99% of college athletes won't have agent representation. That's a big reason why Opendorse exists. And our education program is working day and night. The people that we have boots on the ground actually going to the universities, I don't envy their travel schedule, and they are there grinding to make sure that these athletes around the country are informed and understand how they can best take advantage of this while staying compliant and eligible ultimately.\nOn the fan side, I would say that level of education is needed just as much. If you talk to the average college football fan, the average person that's going to a UT game on a Saturday, I don't think they know how they can compliantly support a student-athlete. Any fan can go to Opendorse tomorrow and request an autograph from their favorite Texas athlete. And I think if you were to poll all 90,000 in the stadium, very few know that's an actual option right now. And then at the school, the coach, the AD side, everybody wants to know how to be ahead of the curve, right? Every program wants to be able to tell its athletes and their fans that we have the best NIL program in the country.\nThere's every school trying to do it, there are a few that are standing out among the top. I think UT is right there. But it's a consistent development curve that's getting closer and closer. But it's a work in progress.\nNG: I don't know if your background is more in sports and finance, marketing or otherwise, but one of the concerns people have brought up, obviously, football is not the only thing but the competitive imbalance is a term that's been thrown around in college football before NIL. It's the same four teams competing and people think that NIL can only widen that gap between programs like Texas and Clemson and Alabama when they get so much money. And then smaller programs, you think of somebody like James Madison, who's doing well, but they just don't have the same operating budget. Do you worry about kind of NIL's role and the have and have-nots there?\nSW: Right. I don't believe that we'll see NIL shift the power balance significantly toward David versus Goliath. I think the revenues that athletic departments are already producing are doing that on their own. And if you want to look at a potential positive, I think is that if anything in the Power Five and potentially the Group of Five level, I think there's a chance that NIL can give some of these programs that have maybe fallen on hard times and still have that very high level of fan support.\nI'm talking about a great example being Tennessee this year. But the Miami's, the Nebraska's of the world that have fervent fan bases that want to support their athletes, they want to see them reach the mountaintop again, even though it's been \u2026 I'm a Nebraska grad so this is near and dear, even though it's been 20 years. And now those fans have a way that they can really impact that, you know, you can't go use NIL to win recruits. But recruits will notice when programs have positive NIL outcomes. And I think that's something that some of those sleeping giants around college football or college basketball will really lean into and look to use to entice the next generation of recruits.\nNG: Are there any changes you anticipate big picture or within colleges within Central Texas? Kind of just what do you see as changing and benefiting? Is there any difference going forward?\nSW: I think you'll just continue to see schools and their supporting donor and fan groups become better organized. It's crazy to think that we've been in it for a year and a half. But we're still just barely scratching the surface of the level of support that athletes are going to have if you look down the road in five years or in 10 years. Our data projections show that athletes earned just under a billion dollars in the first year and that's across college athletics, not just D1. And the levels of which that's going to raise to in the next one, five, ten years or I think it's going to surprise a lot of people, and it's going to be because of education, athletes, fans, brands and donors, and their schools, they will all become better and better optimized to really make the most of the moment.\nNG: Anything you want to add in general or about you have any stories with specific Texas athletes? I don't even know if you're allowed to do that. But anything about Texas athletes, or there's anything you want to add about NIL and kind of its role as a whole or here in Central Texas?\nSW: I'll tell the story about \u2026 and not attacking this athlete, and I'll keep it anonymous. But I think there's a lot of a \"quick to judge kind of way\" that a lot of fans look at is that, you know, and say these athletes are already given scholarships, they already have the best setups on campus, like do they really need this extra windfall of dollars? And when you think about it, you think of the Bijan Robinsons, who are getting the Lamborghini deals, and Bijan's Dijon and he is a massive outlier, right? He is one of the elite athletes in the country. And he can and should and like good for him for really doing well. But athletes at every level can impact their financial freedom and that of their families.\nI guess the story that I'll tell is about a volleyball player. Growing up her family had fallen on hard times, she had lost her parents and she and her siblings prior to her leaving for college had lived in a car. And they had never had, really a home, a car that she owned. She had relayed after a couple of months of the NIL era that she was able to purchase her first vehicle using only her NIL dollars. Those ways that NIL [are] positively changing athletes' lives not just the big-name deals are why we all should care about it. And it's the impact that this really can have and why I'm so bullish on education. You know, I want every athlete to be financially literate and to understand the impact that this can have on their lives. 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{"text":"Raheja Academia\ngo to :\nL. S. Raheja School of Art, Bandra L. S. Raheja School of Architecture L. S. Raheja School of Art, Worli Sheila Raheja School of Business Management & Research Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management Raheja Academia (Group Home)\nSeminar & Workshop\nwww.lsrsab.edu.in is the official website of Bombay Suburban Art & Craft Society's L S Raheja School of Art, Bandra. The content of said website are included in good faith and given for general purpose only and no representation or warranty is given as regard its accuracy or completeness. The copyrighted content published in the website belongs to Bombay Suburban Art & Craft Society's L S Raheja School of Art, Bandra, and any reproduction or use of the same for gain or commercial utilization without prior written permission would amount to infringement of copyright of content appearing on the website, under the Copyright Act, 1957.\nIntermediate & Diploma\nThe classes of 2nd, and 4th year (Intermediate & Diploma) of Applied Art & Drawing and Painting starts from 16th June, 2014.\nForms for Foundation course\nThe Forms for Foundation course will be available at office address from 3rd June, 2014 Between 1.00 PM. to 4.00 PM..\nElementary Applied Art\/ Drawing and Painting (Ist year)\nThe Forms for Elementary Applied Art\/ Drawing and Painting (Ist year) will be available at office address from 3rd june, 2014 Between 1.00 PM. to 4.00 PM.\nFrom the desk of\nProf. S. R. Badekar\nL. S. Raheja School of Art is an established institute in the field of Art for last more than five decade. With reputation of excellence in Art education...\nSite best viewed in mozilla firefox\nCopyright \u00a9 2014 Bombay Suburban Art & Craft, Education Society\ndesigned by: fqi","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home \u00bb Mexico \u00bb Isla Mujeres News \u00bb Isla Mujeres inaugurates new Naval Police Control System\nIsla Mujeres inaugurates new Naval Police Control System\nIsla Mujeres, Q.R. \u2014 A new Naval Police Control System has been inaugurated in Isla Mujeres. The new system is part of the municipality's improved security scheme which will allow the monitoring of criminal activity.\nRear Admiral Eduardo Fouilloux Bataller, general director of the agency, specified that this new system (Sistema de Control de la Polic\u00eda Naval or SICOPOLNAV), will allow for more effective performance and attention of the municipal police in the face of any criminal act that may arise.\n\"I want to emphasize that the important thing about this system is the communication that will exist between the police, the computerized control systems and the citizens,\" said Isla Mujeres mayor Juan Carrillo.\nThe new system, which is part of the Public Safety and Municipal Traffic, will monitor and record events such as acts of violence and citizen calls. The system will also allow Geo-referencing and data analyses.\n\"As of today, businesses will be able to notify the police in a single click, either for an emergency or prevention if they observe a suspicious event, which will allow an immediate reaction by Public Security and a follow-up of the case from the beginning,\" he added.\nMore from Isla Mujeres NewsMore posts in Isla Mujeres News \u00bb\nPair arrested, home seized after drug find in Isla Mujeres\nThree alleged drug dealers arrested on Isla Mujeres\nIsla Mujeres New Year's Day tragedy after minor drowns in overturned tourist boat\nThe Tortugranja of Isla Mujeres remains closed due to lack of property agreements","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Anonymous recruitment processes in New Zealand\nDiversity is one of the hot topics at the moment. Could blind recruitment be the answer or is it just a plaster on a much deeper wound?\nEarlier this year, outgoing State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie told the Global Government Forum that New Zealand's civil service is contemplating the implementation of name-blind recruitment. The aim, he said, was to close the gender pay gap that has been slowly increasing over the last several decades.\nCould name-blind recruitment transform talent acquisition?\nThe move is in line with other governments in countries such as the UK, which recently announced it would use name-blind recruitment for posts below senior civil service. Rennie said the New Zealand government will consider adopting it at an entry level initially.\n\"[The government] also want to be open about the potential to take that kind of approach at more senior levels and more technical types of roles,\" he said before adding, \"the evidence does appear generally quite solid that those kinds of practices do reduce bias.\"\nYet, due to its novelty, many business leaders are unaware of what blind recruitment entails, the pitfalls and limitations it presents approaches to diversity.\nWhat is blind recruitment?\nHumans are creatures of habit. We tend to settle into regular tendencies or practices, even if they're bad for us. Whether it's smoking, drinking, biting our nails or even procrastinating, we do it because habits are hard to break.\nHowever, there is another habit that continues to be a major problem for recruiters and the organisations they work with: Stereotyping. While a number of possible countermeasures have been touted, blind requirement has gained traction in countries like the UK and could be seen in New Zealand soon.\nBlind or anonymous recruitment is the removal of the cues or signals on CVs and cover letters, which may identify a prospective candidate's gender, ethnicity, religion or age. Name-blind recruitment is often used, which is the removal of a person's name and other gender identifiers from their application.\nAlongside the UK government, major organisations such as the BBC, Deloitte and the National Health Service have introduced name-blind recruiting. In New Zealand, PwC implemented this practice when it recruited for its graduate and summer internship programme.\nWhile you may not think that removing names will have an impact on learned identity biases, research says otherwise. Investigators from the Australian National University found that employers often harbour bias towards certain names.\nThe study submitted 4,000 fictional applications to entry level jobs in Australia. Names from five different ethnicities were tested against names of Anglo-Saxon origin. People with names associated with certain ethnicities were forced to apply for more roles to get an interview. For example, a person with a Chinese name had to submit 68 per cent more, while a Middle Eastern names led to 64 per cent more applications.\nHowever, this approach to recruitment is in no way a silver bullet.\nBlind requirement could soon see it's self in New Zealand.\nWhat are the pitfalls?\nWork is a core part of our social lives. It helps form our unique personal identity, our sense of national and civic contribution and it ensures we meet familial and collegial needs.\nMaking sure all people have uninhibited access to employment that fits their skills and knowledge is essential. However, blind recruitment can actually have the opposite effect.\nIf we remove elements of our lives such as schools to hide gender, your address to hide socio-economic status and year of graduation to hide age, we are left with very little information about the candidate. The processes for removing all this information is not a swift one either, it takes a lot of resources to got through 100 plus applications that many positions receive.\nAt the interview stage, blind recruitment can become an even bigger challenge. Orchestras have shown that assessments and interviews can be completed without bias. For instance, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra began blind auditions almost 40 years ago, using a large sheet to separate the hiring panel from candidates.\nHowever, in the business world, recruiters would have to conduct the interview in such a way to limit a candidate's visual appearance and voice. For full objectivity, recruiters might have to hire an actor to answer for candidates.\nWhile blind recruitment is not the silver bullet many imagine it to be, it does make people think critically about diversity and the inherent bias many of us carry. So what should recruiters and business leaders do to ensure bias does not preclude a diverse workforce?\nDiversity makes both business and ethical sense. Inclusion is a core part of what makes democratic nations so vibrant and commercially successful.\nTake, for instance, 2006 research from Tufts University. The study found that groups comprised of a range of ethnicities, genders and backgrounds were much better at sharing information. In the workplace, this translates into better collaborative environments, quicker flows of information and a higher bus factor.\nAs I have said before, inclusive thinking must be at the core of all organisations. While blind recruitment may not be the answer everybody hoped for, it does force organisations to find other, more effective ways of ensuring a diverse workforce.\nWhether it is a through a standardised application form, like those found in Germany, or facing bias head on through workshops and other actions, the aim is clear \u2013 to drive diversity. With a range of documented benefits, organisational leaders must adopt diversity-focused practices or risk being left behind.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"44th Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop\nHow Can Open Source Projects Support Themselves in Health Care?\nA Testament to Telework's Progress\nBrittany Ballenstedt | NextGov | July 3, 2012\nFederal agencies are open on Tuesday, after a major storm in the D.C. area on Friday that has caused power outages and transportation problems for residents. And the fact that federal agencies are open, with employees having the option to take unscheduled leave or telework, pays tribute to the fact that telework has come a long way in the past couple of years.\nJosh Sawislak, senior fellow for Telework Exchange, told Wired Workplace on Tuesday that the response to Friday's storm -- which caught D.C.-area residents by surprise -- was proof that federal agencies have come a long way in implementing telework into their continuity of operations plans. \"If this storm had happened even five years ago, the government would have been shut down Monday and Tuesday,\" he said. \"But we're seeing a much more resilient government than we have in the past.\"\nThe trouble with Friday's storm, however, is that not only did some federal agencies lose power, many federal employees lost and are still without electricity in their homes, Sawislak said. But that should not necessarily prevent federal employees from being able to telework, he added...\nWhat Silicon Valley Can Teach Feds About Innovation\nCraig Newmark, Peter Levin Join Lineup Of Top Innovators Slated To Address Federal Technology Leaders At Nextgov Prime\nWhat Government Services Will Look Like In 2020\nVanRoekel: Don't Let Sunk Costs Sink Innovation\nA Call to Action For IT Leaders\nTelework Exchange","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Blockchain Technology\nChamber of Digital Commerce creates non-profit to support blockchain research\nThe Chamber of Digital Commerce, an American advocacy group that promotes the emerging industry behind blockchain technology, bitcoin, digital currency and digital assets announced today the launch of an affiliate organization, The Foundation of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.\nThe Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that will sponsor and support research and educational activities to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain technologies.\n\"The Chamber of Digital Commerce has made incredible progress over the past three and a half years in working with industry and the policy community. However, we still have much work to do to reach mass adoption,\" said Perianne Boring, founder, and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. \"The Foundation of the Chamber of Digital Commerce will serve as a platform to help fuel continued prosperity and growth for the next generation of our industry.\"\nThe Foundation was established to help solve some of the industry's most pressing issues, including interoperability, scalability, and adoption.\nDonations to The Foundation will be used to support the following initiatives:\n\u2013 Research and Support for Open Source Innovation\n\u2013 Education of the Workforce\n\u2013 Communications to the Public\nDiscover joins Chamber of Digital Commerce Executive Committee\nThe Chamber of Digital Commerce announces the addition of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) to its Executive Committee, where it will join the Chamber's efforts to educate, promote and accelerate the adoption of blockchain...\nChamber of Digital Commerce touts new initiative for ICO best practices\nThe Chamber of Digital Commerce announced today the Token Alliance, an industry-led initiative to educate, promote and help shape the responsible growth of token and digital asset issuances. The Token Alliance is co-chaired by...\nTD Bank Group joins Chamber of Digital Commerce Executive Committee\nChamber of Digital Commerce, one of the leading global blockchain trade associations, announced today that Toronto-based TD Bank Group (NYSE: TD) has joined the Chamber's Executive Committee to work together to promote the acceptance...\nBNP Paribas and BNY Mellon join the Chamber of Digital Commerce\nThe Chamber of Digital Commerce, the leading global blockchain trade association, announced today the addition of BNP Paribas and BNY Mellon, two major international banks, to the Chamber's Executive Committee. \"BNP Paribas and BNY...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"< HOME NEWS Search\nUS to see weed cocktail trend\nBy Lia Sanders on 25\/02\/15 11:00 AM\nCannabis infused cocktails are predicted to be the next big thing in the US, according to Bloomberg Business.\nAs more states legalise the herb it becomes increasingly likely that mixologists will experiment by combining THC (the effective part of the drug) with alcohol.\nHowever, even in states where recreational use of marijuana is allowed, public consumption is usually banned, meaning that this kind of experimentation only takes place at private events.\nAlready \"high-end\" cannabis cocktails have been created, says Bloomberg. The most notable example was at an underground weed-themed dinner at Roberta's in Brooklyn in 2012.\nDrinks served included variations on the California Painkiller and the Gin Sour, made with a tincture of gin, Early Grey tea leaves and a \"grapefuilt-y\" strain of cannabis.\nJane West, owner of cannabis events company Edible Events, believes this may be the future of alcohol. She said: \"I think there will be an entirely different way to consume intoxicating beverages in 10 years.\n\"I think alcohol companies will get wind of this and create low alcohol [THC-infused] products that taste like a whiskey or bourbon.\"\nTricky treats \u2013 what to bring to the year's sexiest party\nTop Deals & Bargains\nreceive monthly updates and deals.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Visit the Center\nNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTER\nToday's Israel is largely a secular society, distanced from its biblical roots and heritage. The significant number of emigrants from outside Israel whose children have little understanding of their heritage has exacerbated this situation. As a young nation, nearly 28% of Israel's population is under the age of fourteen, compared to about 17% in other Western countries. Israeli leaders are aware of and concerned about these trends as they consider the future of their country.\nIncreasing involvement by Israel's military, government entities and municipalities draws participants from across the nation of Israel as they seek to shape their leaders of tomorrow, making the program a one-of-a-kind National Leadership initiative in Israel and the Middle East.\nExperiential outdoor learning environment on 142 acres in Ariel, Israel.\nSeven large ropes climbing challenges: The Odyssey, Alpine Tower, Climbing Wall, Leap of Faith, Giant Swing, Low Ropes, and Team Development Course.\nCurrent guest capacity of 12,000 annually.\nProprietary Take 5: Becoming A Leader curriculum.\nKey relationships with and endorsed by Israeli Ministry of Education and Israel Defense Forces.\nGuests include: Teens in Public Schools ages 12 to 20 years, Israel's Youth Movements, Israeli Defense Forces, Police, Fire, and Prison System Personnel, Municipalities, Regional Councils and Businesses.\nMore than 50,000 participants have attended a program at the Leadership Center in Ariel.\n\"The future of the Ariel National Leadership Development Center holds great potential as education in Israel is intentionally refocused to develop the dynamics of national identity, life purpose, and destiny in the next generations. I invite you to join me, by both supporting and participating in this exciting initiative.\"\n\u2014 Gideon Saar\nFormer Minister of Education and Interior\nJOIN THE STORY\nWe have welcomed 85,000 participants since Grand Opening in 2010!\nWhat do the Jewish High Holidays Mean for You and Me?\nSee and Hear from the Students\u2026 Watch Them in Action and Hear their Response to their NLC Experience!\nNational Students Council Experiences the National Leadership Center\nABOUT JH ISRAEL\nThrough the National Leadership Center, JH Israel has established a creative partnership with the City of Ariel and the Israeli Ministry of Education to shape the next generation of leaders. The growing collaboration is gaining momentum throughout the country and brings together youth of all ages and backgrounds to learn and grow together\u2026 LEARN MORE\n\u00a92021 JH Israel - All Rights Reserved | Website by: Watershed9","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"22 Reasons for Hamas to Thank the Media\nby Lee S. Bender and Jerome R. Verlin\nA rocket fire from Gaza hit Ashdod causing a massive fire near a gas station. Photo: IDF.\nHamas -which started an offensive war with Israel, rejected ceasefires, deliberately committed war crimes by hiding its weapons and fighters behind human shields, and fired thousands of rockets at Israeli civilians \u2013 should be ever grateful to a morally bankrupt media that ignores, excuses, and fails to fully and fairly report the following:\n1) At its core, this is in no small measure a religious war. Hamas is the offspring of the Muslim Brotherhood, whose genocidal Qu-ranic-based charter states that they are determined to wipe out the State of Israel and the Jews, who are perceived as the eternal enemy of Allah (as well as Christians).\n2) They are terrorists and not \"freedom fighters.\"\u009d\n3) Had they been fighting any other Arab\/Muslim states or actors, they would be carpet bombed without hesitation and the media would hardly care.\nJNS.org - The Trump administration issued an Executive Order last month aimed at combating antisemitism on American college campuses. For...\n4) This is an existential war. Israel is on the frontline of the defense of Western civilization, democracy, freedom, and Judeo-Christian values against barbarism, totalitarianism, Islamism, and global jihadism.\n5) The extensive Hamas tunnel system is an offensive weapon, built to murder and kidnap Israeli civilians and soldiers. The tunnels were built with supplies and cement that Israel, under tremendous international pressure, allowed into Gaza by the thousands of tons for supposedly \"humanitarian\" and legitimate purposes; no other country in the world would permit such a hostile entity committed to its destruction to have access to such supplies.\n6) Hamas uses child laborers to build their terror tunnels. The Institute for Palestine Studies published a detailed report on Gaza's tunnel phenomenon in the summer of 2012, noting: \"At least 160 children have been killed in the tunnels, according to Hamas officials.\"\n7) Despite the war, and preceding months of thousands rocket attacks by Hamas, Israel is still providing electricity, power, and water and medical care to Gazans \u2013 despite Hamas bombing (unintentionally?) hospitals inside Gaza. This indeed demonstrates Jewish moral values not shared by Arabs\/Muslims.\n8 ) Hamas bombed a power station in Israel that supplied electricity to 70,000 Gazans, plunging them into darkness, which Israel repaired at great risk. No other country on earth would do repairs under such circumstances, let alone supply power to a hostile entity committed to its eradication.\n9) Israel's Health Ministry offered humanitarian and medical aid worth millions of shekels to Gaza, but the Palestinian Authority has refused to accept it.\n10) The Israel Defense Force (IDF) is the most humane army in the world- warning Gazans of imminent attacks, thus degrading the effectiveness of the strikes, and giving Hamas the opportunity to move their weapons. IDF targets the terrorists, not civilians. Indeed the Israel Air Force has aborted many missions when it has noticed that civilians are present and acting as human shields, even at legitimate military targets. Hamas would do the opposite.\n11) Israel has built bomb shelters to protect its citizens against deliberate missile attacks by Hamas, but Hamas builds missiles to attack civilians and tunnels to protect its missiles.\n12) The double war crimes routinely committed by Hamas, such as placing its weapons in civilian homes, mosques, schools, hospitals, and encouraging, even ordering, civilians to ignore the IDF warnings and become martyrs.\n13) \"Proportionality\" is misapplied. Hamas intends to kill thousands of Israelis with its rockets and tunnels. It is not to be rewarded for its failures, the inaccuracies of its missiles, or the superior defense of the Iron Dome system. Hamas is directly responsible for the deaths of its citizens, which it revels in for propaganda purposes.\n14) Hamas has abused the UN, placing weapons in UN facilities and using ambulances as cover to transport weapons and hide terrorists. The UN has failed to respond to this illegal use, or condemn it.\n15) The IDF sacrifices its soldiers to protect Gazans; most countries would merely bomb the entire place to smithereens, i.e. the Allies in WWII in Germany and Japan.\n16) Israel must be allowed to defend itself as any other nation under such circumstances, especially with a blood-thirsty group whose culture relishes death.\n17) Gaza is not \"occupied,\"\u009d and indeed it also has a border with Egypt.\n18) Israel unilaterally left Gaza in 2005, leaving behind thousands of viable businesses, including greenhouses; Hamas had the opportunity to establish a thriving economy. Instead, they destroyed these businesses, and have failed to build anything positive for their people, i.e. schools, hospitals; they have made Gaza into a terrorist launching pad against Israel.\n19) Hundreds of Hamas leaders have become obscenely wealthy through corruption, the tunnel system, and outright theft from generous international donors. Many do not even stay in Gaza.\n20) Hamas is the elected government of Gaza, and a coalition partner with the Palestinian Authority, and thus directly responsible for its actions relative to its people.\n21) Focusing so much more on the suffering of Gazans than the hundreds of thousands Arabs\/Muslims killed by other Arabs\/Muslims in Syria, Nigeria, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, etc.\n22) Not reporting on what Hamas says in Arabic and in its media. It states unequivocally that it will never recognize Israel no matter what is offered in any negotiations, and is not interested in peace.\nLee Bender is the co-President, and Jerome Verlin is the co-Vice Present of the Zionist Organization of America-Greater Philadelphia District, and they are the co-authors of the book \"Pressing Israel: Media Bias Exposed From A-Z\"\u009d (Pavilion Press).\nThe opinions presented by Algemeiner bloggers are solely theirs and do not represent those of The Algemeiner, its publishers or editors. 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{"text":"Women's race to be held on Mont Ventoux in 2022\nBy Cyclingnews published 11 March 21\nCIC - Mont Ventoux D\u00e9nivel\u00e9 Challenges to be held in conjunction with men's race\nCIC - Mont Ventoux Denivele Challenges men's race 2021 (Image credit: CIC - Mont Ventoux Denivele Challenges)\nOrganisers of the CIC - Mont Ventoux D\u00e9nivel\u00e9 Challenges have confirmed that they will host a women's edition in 2022 alongside the men's race. In addition, they aim to join the UCI ProSeries circuit as title sponsor, CIC, committed to supporting the event through 2023.\nThe inaugural men's event was held in June of 2019 on the day after the Santini GF Mont Ventoux mass-participation event, which created a weekend of riding and racing on the G\u00e9ant de Provence.\nThe race was part of the UCI Europe Tour and was also held the day after the Criterium du Dauphine, so Tour de France contenders had an opportunity to ride Mont Ventoux D\u00e9nivel\u00e9 Challenge.\nThe inaugural edition was won by Jes\u00fas Herrada. Last year's second edition of the men's race was won by Aleksandr Vlasov. The 185km race started in Vaison-la-Romaine and finished partway up the summit of Mont Ventoux because of roadworks at the summit.\nOrganisers have released details of this year's race, set to take place on June 8, which includes 155km from Vaison-la-Romaine and which will climb Mont Ventoux twice.\n\"The end of the development work on the summit of Mont Ventoux, recently a Regional Natural Park, marks the return of the finish of the CIC - Mont Ventoux D\u00e9nivel\u00e9 Challenges at the top of the Giant of Provence,\" said the event organisers in a press release Thursday.\n\"The double ascent, initiated in 2020 but truncated from its final, will now be complete. Two months before the race, everything suggests that participation will be of a very high level with several UCI WorldTour teams at the start and renowned riders.\"\n\"The confidence placed by the CIC is proof that cycling today is the bearer of strong human values. The long-term commitment to all of our projects reinforces our decision-making and our actions for the cycling of tomorrow.\n\"The arrival of the Department of Vaucluse among our partners also shows that cycling is a strong vector of communication, generating local economic benefits. It positions Vaucluse, land of cycling, as a key player in sustainable tourism.\"\nLightweight cycling tech\nLazer Genesis Road Cycling Helmet\nGiro Empire SLX road shoes 2020\nSpecialized S-Works EXOS shoes","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SBS Remembers: All Out War \u2013 The Turtling of Lemieux\nWritten by : Roger Pretzel\nPublished on : May 9, 2016\n\"I can't believe I shook that guy's friggin' hand\u2026\" \u2013 Dino Ciccarelli\nIn the mid-nineties, Kris Draper was the epitome of a blue-collar hockey player, all scrum and speed, which lead him to being the Red Wing's go-to-guy on the penalty kill, with a particular talent for scoring shorthanded goals.\nIn the '96 cup campaign, Draper's postseason ended when Colorado Avalanche player, Claude Lemieux, put his entire upper body into Draper's face. Crushing it against the boards in what is certainly one of the most malicious and the dirty plays in NHL history.\nReconstructive surgery was necessary. But true to his nature, Draper came back the following season as if having his face scrambled was just another day at the office. The Avalanche won the Stanley cup that year, while Draper was in the hospital, and the Detroit Red Wings, known for their Lady Byng-like poise and finesse, quietly bided their time.\n\"Hockey players have long memories.\" \u2013Darren McCarty\nWhen these two met at the Joe the following year, it was a different situation entirely. Near the end of the first, the least likely of scrappers, Igor Larionov, got involved with Peter Forsberg and glorious bedlam ensued.\nBig number 25, Darren McCarty, was the closest thing Detroit had to a goon at the time. McCarty was a physical presence on the ice but he also scored his fair share at the right wing position. Seeing his chance, McCarty ripped into Lemieux and tore his helmet off in one of Hockeytown's greatest spectacles. I remember watching this happening live as a kid and couldn't understand why Lemieux didn't fight back. The big bad wolf crumpled to the ice in a pathetic effort to protect his head while McCarty's bare fists tore skin and drew blood. From that day on, Lemieux was less than a paper tiger. He was a man who openly displayed his spineless cowardice to all of hockeydom on local television.\nMcCarty ended up dragging Lemieux around the ice in a two-team brawl that ended up with 18 fighting majors. Lemieux, face bloodied, retreated to the locker room, and was buried forever as far as Wings fans were concerned.\n\"They were after Claude and we expected it. McCarty's a big guy and he should face him at least, stand up and go after Claude if he wants to do something.\" \u2013 Patrick Roy\nIt was sweet to see McCarty avenge Kris Draper, but the overlooked gem of the night was Patrick Roy and Mike Vernon slugging it out. I think it's fair to say that Roy was a legendary villain for any Red Wings fan of the 90's, and as much as I used to hate him, I kind of admire him in hindsight. He came to the aid of Claude Lemieux, streaking past the centerline even while encumbered with all that padding, only to be hammered by Brendan Shanahan in a flying collision that knocked both men to the ice. Roy's blood was understandably up by the time Vernon got to him and the two 'tenders went at it. I don't know if you've ever heard this, but I have it on good authority that the hockey gods smile every time two goaltenders fight. By the time the blood was scraped off the ice there was more than two whole periods left to play.\nDarren McCarty scored the game winner in OT. A billion angels got their wings that night. They were all colored red.\nBrawl, Claude Lemieux, Colorado Avalanche, Darren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Kris Draper, NHL, Patrick Roy, Revenge, Roger Pretzel, SBS Remembers\nOne thought on \"SBS Remembers: All Out War \u2013 The Turtling of Lemieux\"\nPingback: Best Moments in the History of Joe Louis Arena - ScoreBoredSports","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tea Party For Two\nIs the Democratic Party obsolete?\nThat's the question that keeps nagging me as I watch President Obama and the Democratic leadership fumble away their opportunities to fight for meaningful reform of health care and the financial system.\nThe president and congressional leaders consistently shy away from fighting for reforms they themselves propose, such as the public option or the consumer financial protection agency.\nThey obsess over whether someone will accuse them of partisanship, or whether they will spook the markets if they crack down on reckless profligate bankers. They appear to find any excuse to avoid pushing the kinds of fundamental of changes that would challenge the health care and financial industry.\nI don't think you can blame the Republicans, whatever their own faults. They oppose reform. They're fighting Obama and his policies as a way to regain power. They're pursuing that opposition determinedly, and they're betting it will pave their way back to a majority. It's not the Republicans' fault if they set traps for the Democrats and the Democrats continually fall for them.\nMembers of the Democratic leadership have shown profiles in cowardice when it comes to fighting for any reforms opposed by the insurance or financial industries. In the latest display, House and Senate leaders are furiously trying to blame the other for the death of the public option, even though it's supported by a majority of Americans and even 40 members of the U.S. Senate.\nBut the insurance companies have fought the public option, which would provide those forced to buy health insurance under reform an alternative to private insurance. So the Democratic leadership has shown determination to find a way to eliminate the provision without leaving their fingerprints on the corpse.\nThe same with financial reform, where the Democrat leadership has zigged and zagged but hasn't won the fight for strong independent consumer protection or meaningful regulation of the complex investments that blew up in the meltdown. Sen. Chris Dodd, the long-time friend of insurers and financial titans who serves as Senate Banking chair, flirted with a strong reform proposal when he was running in a tough reelection campaign. But he backed off after he decided to retire and now appears ready to resume his traditional role in service to the bankers' lobby. As an industry publication recently noted, insurance companies will miss Chris Dodd.\nThe Democratic leadership don't seem to stand for any strong principles.\nThe president and Democratic leaders pay only lip service to the deep anger in the country over the erosion of the middle class, and the bank bailout that pumped up Wall Street while leaving Main Street on life support. The Democrats fear that anger because they know that their own Wall Street-friendly policies have helped fuel the series of speculative bubbles that brought prosperity and then a crash that wiped out the financial security of millions of Americans.\nThe president and his party are banking that the economy will improve enough by later this year, and 2012, to blunt voters' anger.\nIf it does, the Democrats will claim credit for setting the economy right without having unduly upset their contributors in the financial and insurance industries. Even better for the Democrats, they will be able to bolster their fundraising by showing how they hung tough against the call for stronger reforms.\nThe Democrats came into office promising not to \"waste a crisis.\" But their efforts to reform health care and the financial system and to put Americans back to work have shown a distinct lack of urgency.\nCould there be another way?\nObama will face voters on the 100th anniversary of the last presidential election in which a third-party candidate beat a major party candidate. The third-party candidate was a former president, Teddy Roosevelt, running on the progressive Bull Moose ticket promising to bust up the powerful big corporations of the day, known as trusts. Roosevelt was angry that the president who followed him, Republican William Howard Taft, hadn't followed in his activist political footsteps. The former president was not afraid to show his ire, calling on his followers to launch \"a genuine and permanent moral awakening.\"\nTaft, for his part, favored a laissez-faire policy toward business and regulation that resonates with the era that we've been through. \"A national government cannot create good times,\" Taft said. \"It cannot make the rain to fall, the sun to shine, or the crops to grow.\" But by meddling, government could \"prevent prosperity that might otherwise have taken place.\"\nRoosevelt lost the election to Woodrow Wilson, but he got more votes than hands-off Taft.\nToday the tea party is rumbling on the right, threatening revolt against the Republicans. There's already the beginnings of a coffee party. If the economy doesn't cooperate with the Democrats, the tea party's discontent could be just the beginning of the end of the two-party stranglehold on our government.\nConsumer Financial Protection Agency \/ Martin Column \/ Outrage \/ President Barack Obama - 03\/12\/2010","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"$MNAI \u00b7\nTSW Thursday 8-14-13 Newsletter\nTSW Newsletter CERP\nTSW Watch List for Tuesday 8\/6\/2013\nTSW Watch List for Tuesday 07\/30\/2013\nTSW Watch List For Monday 07\/29\/2013 - BRND, PMCM\nWeekly Top Five\nTSW Hot List for Wednesday 07\/31\/2013\nWatch List for Wednesday 07\/31\/2013\nPLPL \u2013 News\nhttp:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/q?s=plpl&ql=1\nPlandai Benefits From the Dangerous Side Effect Profile of Competing Malaria Drug\nGRPR \u2013 Volume Alert\nhttp:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/q?s=GRPR&ql=1\nForm 8-K for GRID PETROLEUM CORP.\nAEGY \u2013 Momentum\nhttp:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/q?s=AEGY&ql=1\nAEGY Appoints Chief Technology Officer.\nWatch List for Friday 8\/2\/2013\nMeet the new wealthy: The cash hoarders\nIt seems so long ago. But in 2009, many of the wealthy were stunned to find themselves in a cash crunch. Despite all the talk of cash cushions and risk management, many of the wealthy suddenly realized that they had overborrowed, overspent and overconcentrated on a single asset or industry.\nWe had suddenly entered the new age of the High-Beta Rich, where the wealth was volatile and far more cash was needed to absorb the shocks of financial markets. The Crypto market is also highly volatile. However, if the trader can use the market fluctuations intelligently, they can make profits. Auto trading platforms also can improve the trading performance. Visit https:\/\/www.etf-nachrichten.de\/autotrading\/oel-profit\/ to find one of the best trading bots in the market.\nFour years later, the lesson still holds.\nA study from Spectrem Group asked wealthy and affluent investors \"what do you wish you had done differently in the crisis.\"\n(Read more: Retirement, the rich and the superrich )\nFor the top earners-those making $750,000 or more-the No. 1 answer was \"saved more.\" Ranked second was \"done more research about finances on my own\" and then \"not taken on as much debt.\"\nTheir regrets have turned into real action-with possible impacts on the broader economy. Since the financial crisis, the wealthy have become the nation's top cash hoarders, filling up deposit accounts and money markets at a rapid clip.\n(Read more: What is rich? Study takes a crack at the answer )\nAccording to research from American Express Publishing and Harrison Group, the savings rate of the wealthiest 1 percent soared to 37 percent in the second quarter. That's up from 34 percent in the second quarter of 2012-and more than three times their savings rate in 2007.\nAsian shares, dollar steady ahead of Fed outcome\nMedical marijuana will be legal Jan. 1\nObama picks restructuring expert to take over IRS\nS&P 500 tops 1,700 for first time\nStock Market Headlines","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tag: pro covid republicans\nUgly Truth: Spreading Covid-19 Is Now The Top Republican Priority\nReprinted with permission from PressRun\nWaging war on the country's well-being, the GOP, fueled by the right-wing media, has set its sights on Covid nihilism. And they're doing it in the name of partisan warfare.\nRepublican members in the House and Senate were scheming to shut down the federal government to ensure that workers won't have to comply with vaccination mandates put in place to help slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The plot came as health officials warn that the new Omicron Covid-19 variant could be highly be contagious and dangerous to Americans.\nAt least four red states \u2014 Florida, Iowa, Kansas and Tennessee \u2014 have begun extending unemployment benefits to workers who were fired or who quit over their employers' requirement that everyone get vaccinated. (Typically, only workers are who laid off through no fault of their own are eligible for benefits.) It's a way for the GOP to tighten its bond with anti-vaxxer voters and to show solidarity with those who are working hard to perpetuate the pandemic.\nTV doctor Mehmet Oz made headlines this week when he declared his candidacy for next year's Pennsylvania Senate race. (Oz has not lived in the Keystone State since the 1980's.) He's likely most infamous for his Fox News appearance at the outset of the pandemic when he urged schools be reopened immediately, even if that meant a mortality rate of two to three percent among students, or three million deaths nationwide. He also promoted useless hydroxychloroquine to fight the coronavirus.\nAll of this dangerous behavior and rhetoric comes while Fox News churns out nonstop lies about a free, safe, and effective vaccine designed to save lives. Just this week on Fox, the nation's Covid point person, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was compared to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and deranged Nazi doctor Josef Mengele.\nHere's what's painfully obvious, even if the political press doesn't want to say so: Republicans aren't merely anti-mask or anti-vaccine. They're pro-Covid. Period. Republican politicians and commentators, who are fully vaccinated themselves, want the virus to spread and they want to extend the deadly pandemic so it inflicts political damage on Democrats next year. And yes, even if that means anti-science Republicans helping to spread the virus among their own voters, which ought to seem inconceivable, but is not. \"Red America Has Seen the Highest Rates of Cases and Deaths, and the Lowest Rate of Vaccinations,\" read a recent Washington Post headline.\nNever in our nation's history has a mainstream political party responded to a public health crisis by doing whatever it takes to keep the crisis alive, completely unconcerned about the rising death toll.\nThere's a reason every single Republican member of the House and Senate voted against the historic, $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill earlier this year \u2014they hated that it represented a popular win for President Joe Biden.\nDespite the mounting evidence of the party's nihilistic ways, the press remains too timid to call Republicans \"pro-Covid,\" just like they wouldn't call Trump a \"liar.\" Millions of conservative Americans are being brainwashed about the pandemic, and thousands are killing themselves in the process. Yet the media downplay the huge story, framing it simply as \"vaccine hesitancy.\"\nRepublicans plan on shamelessly exploiting the Omicron variant. And the only way to exploit a Covid variant is to help spread it. This type of cynical and unpatriotic strategy isn't new for Republicans \u2014 they spent eight years blocking President Barack Obama's agenda and then blaming him for not getting his agenda passed.\nNote that when Republicans ran the federal government and America was under siege from Covid, Trump and his team again aided the virus' spread. Back then, it was done out of a panicked sense of denial, fearful of what the pandemic would mean to Trump's re-election.\nTrump all but issued a stand-down order for the virus invasion, then became the world's most influential fountain of Covid misinformation, using his daily White House briefings to spread rampant virus lies. \"When it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away,\" he once predicted. Yet we never saw a parade of \"Trump Lies about Pandemic\" headlines, as the press remained intimidated by the GOP madman.\n\"The previous administration* gagged its own scientists, buried its own reports, bullied its own agencies, soft-pedaled its own data, and created its own reality to sell to the country, all at a crucial time when the pandemic could have been fought seriously and at least partly arrested,\" notes Esquire's Charles Pierce.\nJust this week we learned that Trump likely showed up at the first presidential debate against Biden contagious with Covid, after Trump tested positive for the virus days earlier and refused to tell anyone.\nThe transformation from bumbling Covid enablers under Trump to proud Covid supporters today happened when the GOP started shifting gears this spring and summer. At the time, the good news regarding America's fight against Covid was cascading in, as cases and deaths plummeted in the U.S. The developments led Biden to announce, appropriately at the time, that the U.S stood poised to put the deadly pandemic in the past and fully reemerge to a normal way of life.\nThen the Delta variant stormed our shores, sending cases upwards, creating renewed debates about mask-wearing and vaccine mandates. Sensing a political opening, the GOP made a decision to become the party that opposed vaccines, and to become pro-Covid \u2014 to do everything possible to extend the pandemic and block Biden's efforts to save lives and restart the economy.\nIn other words, the GOP eagerly adopted its role as the fifth column within the United States, working unapologetically to damage the country's health from within.\nThat's the ugly truth that the press ought to be telling.\nAbout The National Memo\nThe National Memo is a political newsletter and website that combines the spirit of investigative journalism with new technology and ideas. We cover campaigns, elections, the White House, Congress, and the world with a fresh outlook. Our own journalism \u2014 as well as our selections of the smartest stories available every day \u2014 reflects a clear and strong perspective, without the kind of propaganda, ultra-partisanship and overwrought ideology that burden so much of our political discourse.\nMcConnell Implicated With Trump In Postal Service Scandal\nMark Sumner\n2016 affordable care act barack obama bernie sanders business campaign 2018 climate change congress danziger cartoons donald trump economy elections entertainment environment far right featured gop headlines health hillary clinton immigration iraq isis jeff danziger law media memo pad military national news newsletter obamacare politics president obama race republicans reuters russia senate supreme court syria ted cruz terrorism top news ukraine white house\nRebelMouse\nAboutMastheadTerms of ServicePrivacy StatementAdvertiseContact","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"75 RANDOM FARMS KIDS ON BROADWAY\nAND COUNTING...\nPlus dozens more in commercials, television shows and feature films. Click here to see a detailed list.\n\"Random Farms kids are taking Broadway by storm...\nIs there something in the water...?\" [source: The Journal News]\nRANDOM FARMS FEATURED IN A BOOK SERIES\nRandom Farms is featured in a middle-grades book series called Stagestruck! Based on the real-life experiences of Founder and Executive Director, Anya Wallach.\nRANDOM FARMS KIDS ON FOX NEWS\nMembers of the Kids Who Care, along with Producer Anya Wallach, made their national television debut on The FOX News Channel. The group was interviewed live, followed by a performance of the Kids Who Care theme song. Click here to see the segment.\nDISNEY THEATRICALS CHOOSES RANDOM FARMS TO PILOT NEW PRODUCTION OF THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.\nSteve Fickinger, Disney Theatrical VP of Creative Development and Theatrical Licensing [source: The Journal News]\nWORLD OF DISNEY DVD SERIES ZIPPY AND FRIENDS CASTING CALL AT RANDOM FARMS\nTwo Random Farms kids are chosen to star in the project.\nRANDOM FARMS KIDS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN\nRFKT was selected to provide the children to play the Munchkins in the national touring production of The Wizard of Oz at Madison Square Garden.\n\" 'I worked so hard to get up to this moment,' said pretty Emily Trias, 12, of Hartsdale, Westchester County. And to perform at Madison Square Garden? I'm just so ecstatic.\" [source: The Daily News]\nRANDOM FARMS ALUMNUS NOMINATED FOR TONY AWARD\nJennifer Damiano, who began performing with RFKT at age ten, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Next To Normal. Other Broadway credits include Spring Awakening and Spiderman.\n\"Random Farms was the perfect place to grow up performing. I was always impressed with the professionalism of the shows and the fact that every performer was treated with respect.\" - Jennifer Damiano\nRead more about Jennifer's start at Random Farms.\nRANDOM FARMS KIDS ON NBC'S TODAY IN NEW YORK\n\"What makes RFKT's workshops so unusual is the combination of both professionalism and fun.\"\n[source: Inside Chappaqua]","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Los Angeles Employment Litigation Lawyers Kokozian Law Firm Home\nContact Burbank Discrimination Attorney Kokozian Law Firm\nAttorney & Staff\nEmployee Rights No Fees Unless We Win\nWrongful Termination Lawyer\nMarital Status Termination\nThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): It is unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire; to discharge or to terminate; to refuse to select or to bar or discharge an employee from a training program leading to employment; or to discriminate against the person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment\" because of the employee's marital status. California Government Code \u00a7 12940(a).\nMarital status is defined as, \"a(n) individual's state of marriage, non-marriage, divorce or dissolution, separation, widowhood, annulment, or other marital state.\" 2 California Code of Regulations \u00a7 11053. For example, an employer was found to have illegally discriminated when it refused to hire unmarried mothers because they were unmarried and single people because they were single as well as by denying maternity leave to unmarried mothers because they were unmarried. Chen v. County of Orange (2002) 96 Cal.App.4th 926, 940. Employers have also been found liable for discrimination when they have refused to promote an employee to the position of associate warden despite the many accolades he received over the years because the employee's wife was also an associate warden. The employer tried to justify the refusal to promote by intentionally misinterpreting an anti-nepotism policy.\nMarital status does not protect against discrimination for being married to a particular person. The concept of marital status does not include the specific identity or actions of an individual worker's spouse. For example, though it may be unfair or unethical where an office worker was fired because his wife was an assistant district attorney involved in the conviction of his employer's first cousin for domestic violence, this is not marital status termination because the office worker was fired for who they were married to, not because they were married.\nBy the same token, employers who discharge employees that have known extramarital affairs are not technically discriminating on the basis of \"marital status.\" Hope Internat. University v. Super. Ct. (Rouanzoin) (2004) 119 Cal.App.4th 719, 743.\nIn order to bring a claim for wrongful termination based on an employee's marital status, the employee needs to prove that the employee:\nhas a particular marital status, (i.e., engaged),\nthat the employee's job performance was satisfactory, or that the employee was qualified for the job which they were not hired for,\nthat the employee was terminated,\nthat individuals outside the protected class were treated more favorable or some other circumstances that suggest a discriminatory motive\nEmployers may not refuse to employ a husband or a wife simply because they are both working for the employer as a married couple. \"California's marital status antidiscrimination laws are clear that marriage between two coworkers is not ipso facto (by the fact itself) a reason to get rid of one of them.\" Hope Internat. University v. Super. Ct. (Rouanzoin) (2004) 119 Cal.App.4th 719, 724, 743. Therefore, a university could not terminate two professors because they had gotten married to each other. Id.\nWhile antidiscrimination laws forbid wrongful terminations of married individuals working for the same employer, \"reasonable regulation\" over the working of spouses in the same department is allowed. California Government Code \u00a7 12940(a)(3)(A). In addition, FEHA regulations state that the employer \"shall make reasonable efforts to assign job duties so as to minimize problems of supervision, safety, security, or morale.\" 2 California Code of Regulations \u00a7 11057(b).\nThe choice of who to marry cannot be made by your employer. For example, an employer could not terminate a white employee who married an African American. Chen supra at 943. 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{"text":"Annaduff Community News\nAdult Painting Classes\nAdult Painting Classes with Noreen Gaffney will commence in Drumsna Community Centre on Tuesday, April 16th, 8-10pm, to register or for further information contact Martina at 071 9625782.\nBingo continues in Drumsna Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.30 p.m\nPlease note change of Masses while St. Mary's Church, Annaduff is being refurbished as follows: Masses will now be celebrated in Drumsna Church: Monday evening 7 p.m. followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 8 p.m. Holy Hour Duty: Maura Ward, Irene Beirne, Annie Cox, Kathleen McWeeney: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday (7 p.m.). Saturday evening Vigil Mass 7 p.m. in Drumsna and the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass will be celebrated in Annaduff N.S.\nThe men and woman of Bornacoola GAA Club are preparing to strut their stuff on April 19th; all for a good cause. This is just one event in a list of exciting challenges they have set themselves as part of the club's fundraising endeavours for the coming season. Fashions will be supplied by shops on Longford, Carrick on Shannon and Athlone. Models will be our own home grown talent! See your favourite players as they put their best foot forward and walk the ramp! Music on the night with Tom Moran. Wine & Cheese reception and raffle. Tickets are priced at only \u20ac10 and are now available so dig deep and support this very worthwhile cause.\nThe Parish and G.A.A. Lotto took place in Coxs' Steakhouse, Dromod on Sunday. The winning numbers were 4, 11, 21, 22. There was no jackpot winner. The following won prizes. \u20ac50 was won by Patricia Reilly, Glebe. \u20ac25 prizes were won by: Damien Moylan, Drumsna, Mattie Cox, Annaduff, John Dowling, 3, Warren View, Dromod, Tim Shanley, Newtownforbes. Congratulations to our winners. Thanks to all who contributed. Thanks to T.P. and Eileen for hosting the draw. The next Lotto Draw will be held in Taylor's, Drumsna on Sunday, 21st April with a jackpot of \u20ac4,300.\nDo this in memory of me (First Communion Programme) young people and their parents will be celebrating on Sunday next 14th April at 11 a.m. Mass in Annaduff National School. Practice in Annaduff School at 8 p.m. on this Thursday night.\nLourdes Pilgrimage\nLOurdes Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage (27th May - 01 June) - 5 nights - fully inclusive price \u20ac699. Places available. Contact Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 2410812.\nEddie Stones\nEddie Stones will attend St. Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Saturday 20th April at 2 p.m.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Mobile CTA\nSchool Arrival and Dismissal\nMAP Testing Information\nParentPortal(opens in new window\/tab)\nHHI Elementary School Choice\nTech\/Devices\nNew to Beaufort County?(opens in new window\/tab)\nAcademy for Career Excellence Beaufort\/Jasper\nBattery Creek High School\nBeaufort Elementary School\nBeaufort High School\nBeaufort Middle School\nBluffton Elementary School and Early Childhood Center\nBluffton High School\nBluffton Middle School\nBroad River Elementary School\nCoosa Elementary School\nH. E. McCracken Middle School\nHilton Head Island Early Childhood Center\nHilton Head Island Elementary School\nHilton Head Island High School\nHilton Head Island Middle School\nHilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts\nJoseph S. Shanklin Elementary School\nLady's Island Elementary School\nLady's Island Middle School\nMay River High School\nMichael C. Riley Elementary School and Early Childhood Center\nMossy Oaks Elementary School\nOkatie Elementary School\nPort Royal Elementary School\nPritchardville Elementary School\nRed Cedar Elementary School\nRiver Ridge Academy\nRobert Smalls International Academy\nSt. Helena Elementary School\nWhale Branch Early College High School\nWhale Branch Elementary School\nWhale Branch Middle School\nPromoting Curiosity, Exploration and Self-Expression\nheader navs\nHilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is one of four early childhood centers in Beaufort County School District.\nWe are proud to be a Title I school.\nOur kindergarten population represents all students who are 5 on or before September 1 who live in our attendance zone. Our school includes two special education classrooms, one for Pre-K students and one for Kindergarten students. Due to our high percentage of Hispanic students we have two full time English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers. We currently have seven pre-kindergarten teachers serving seven full- day sessions of pre-kindergarten.\nHilton Head Early Childhood Center serves eligible students in Grade Pre-K through Kindergarten who live on HIlton Head Island.\nHilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, in collaboration with the engaged community, is committed to actively ensuring that each learner develops his\/her potential by providing an excellent education in a safe, nurturing, learning environment.\nHilton Head Island Early Childhood Center will create an environment which promotes curiosity, exploration and self-expression where children are encouraged to become actively engaged in their own learning.\nBeliefs:\n*Early childhood learning experiences form the foundation of future school success.\n*Children are unique, powerful and strong.\n*Educating the \"whole child\" is accomplished through opportunities for children to express themselves in multiple areas.\n*Children need to develop competent decision-making skills in order to be self-sufficient.\n165 Pembroke Drive\nHilton Head Island, SC 29926\nReport A Concern(opens in new window\/tab)\nFirst Button\nSecond Button\nThe Beaufort County School District is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents\/legal guardians, staff, visitors, applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members who participate or seek to participate in its educational programs or activities. Accordingly, the BCSD does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions, color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"My Big Fat Italian Wedding Hangover\nCaleb and his groomsmen pause for a \"Best Boxer Shorts contest\" on our deck, while Best Man, Justin, grabs one last handful of cheek from the betrothed. From the left, Nick, Justin, Caleb, Nate, Tom, Matt.\nDeep breath. Okay, the \"Big Fat Italian-like\" wedding is in the books, a celebration that played out over several days. Oh the food and drink... back to back to back buffets at the Secret Garden capped off with lethal desserts... culinary excess that just about landed me in the hospital one night, though I suppose it could have been the beverage progression from beer to wine to margaritas...\nMost of the Johnson side of the family showed up, including my older\/smarter brother, Dan, his lovely wife, Elaine, nephews Darin and his wife, Tracey, and MOAB... better known as Maia, Owen, Anita, and Brent. It was a marvelous reunion, and I appreciate the effort made to get to Lovely Ouray!\nThe Johnsons seem to have a keen appreciation for the art and nuance behind all beverages fermented, including, but not limited to, hops, grapes, and cacti. Nephews Darin and Brent specialize in beer snobbery, describing microbrews as if they were fine French wines, \"...I detect a subtle citrus undertone... short of fruity and yet moderately hoppy... to the edge of bitter, but not overdone, which makes for a smooth transition mouth to gullet. Lord, I have so much to learn...\nI believe it was the fermented cacti (commonly known as tequila) that inspired a blathering monologue roast of son Caleb at the rehearsal dinner. I've been granted absolution, thanks to a renegotiation of the wedding gift, a new sum that was agreed would also count for absolution of dance floor antics of which I have only fuzzy memories. Judging from the photos, what felt like John Travolta in the moment, more resembled Pee Wee Herman. What can I say, just another intoxicated old fool taking a last stab at glory days through a psychogenic haze of beer, wine, and tequila.\n\"Roasting\" the Groom at the rehearsal dinner.\nCaleb and groomsman Nick... Cooking something up :)\nMy Bro Dan, nephew Brent, and yours truly.\nMay I present Mr and Mrs Johnson!!!\nFrom the left, Kelli's parents, Jim and Joyce, Kelli, Caleb, Caleb's mom, Elane, her husband, Bill, Mark, and Bobbie. Note I even got a haircut for this affair... should last a good year! :)\nGrampa Jim and Shea... Kelli's niece via her Sister, Morgan.\nThe Bridesmaids and Maid of Honor... and Caleb, giving his blessing :)\nThe bride and groom getting down on the dance floor\nThe day after... Still Smiling\nDear Kelli and Caleb, I must say, it was a smashing wedding... a home run! You two make such a handsome couple. I wish you both all the best and happiness, for you have earned it.\nLive long. Live hard. Dream big.\nA pre-wedding pedal up to Pleasant Valley Overlook...\nIn the vacuum after such a big wedding and celebration, Bobbie and I took a quiet stroll up Oak Creek Trail to relax and draw a deep breath. It's hard to believe the difference a few days can make this time of year... from corrals of aspen glowing like thousand watt torches, to bare branches stripped of leaves by a vicious wind that ushered in Ouray's first legitimate snowstorm of the season. Beauty to Beast, kinda like me.\nWhen Autumn's leaves fall, so, too, does my spirit. Leaves on the ground signals the end of a glorious Rocky Mountain summer hiking season. It's like I'm the spoiled rotten two-year-old supermarket brat stalled in a checkout line... the gimme more kid that grabs for all the glittering impulse items.\nFall was truly spectacular this year, a seasonal sensory kaleidoscope that danced a jig on every single receptor in my body. If I could just freeze the season in place, that time when \"every leaf's a flower,\" extend Ms Autumn's radiant sun as it arcs low across our colorful, peak-studded horizon. I'm with George Eliot, \"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.\"\nBobbie and I worked hard to realize our dreams; we all do. We are fortunate and grateful to have lived to see most of them bear fruit, especially the one at the top of the \"bucket-list, which was to quit jobs and embrace the freedom of (semi) retirement. We have roamed coast to coast\/border to border, experienced the physical and cultural wonders of America. I recall with fondness and gratitude the year we chased Ms Autumn from Bar Harbor, Maine to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, living months on end in a perpetual vortex of color. After surviving a couple recent brushes with the Grim Reaper, I've taken to sporting a \"Life is Good\" ball cap as a daily reminder to appreciate every single minute, every single breath, all the nooks and crannies we've found, the good friends made, and the luck of landing in Lovely Ouray.\nI write this column from a boondock camp in The Klondike, an area that borders the fins and bobble-heads of Arches National Park in eastern Utah. A surreal vista of red rock monoliths silhouette against a fiery sunrise. The scene stirs the coals of my wanderlust, re-enflames my spirit to not waste a minute... to explore and venture out amid the natural wonders that are within easy reach of Lovely Ouray. Ms Autumn may have all but departed the San Juans, but she is on the rise here; Rabbit brush, top-hatted in ocherous yellow. Deformed cottonwoods\u2014caught in a life and death struggle against dry-wash aridity with limbs drooped and twisted like boneless chicken wings. They resemble gnarly-barked ghouls and remind me that life is tenuous.\nUtah extends Ms Autumn's visit. She renews my spirit like a shot of brandy after a sumptuous feast, and reminds me that Life is still Good.\nOne of my Panorama shots enlarged to 16\" X 60.\" Shooting south from near the summit of Mount Abram.\nSue Malone October 10, 2016 at 9:54 AM\nAhh, you are there, in Utah....makes my heart soar. Lovely Ouray is lovely, and I so want to hike there someday, but well....red rock country holds my soul. That was a great wedding. Actually brought tears to my eyes, and reminded me of the wedding I attended omigod 2 years ago with my friend in Vermont. Wonderful weddings between two people who have finally \"found\" each other and their families can be an amazing experience. Congrats to all.\nCongratulations to Caleb & Kelli!\nChris and Mindy October 10, 2016 at 3:41 PM\nLooks and sounds like it was a great weekend! Now off to the Red Rocks adventures. Stay safe and say hi to the gang for us.\nAndre October 10, 2016 at 4:11 PM\nWishing Kelli & Caleb all the best for the road ahead and may their dreams all come true!\nThanks for the paragraph reminding us why we quit our 9 to 5 chains and choose instead to wander the crags and gullies.\nOh.... I am soooo jealous of your wandering spirit and ability to hike and bike and climb! For me, I would need a horse to see these sights! I will continue to live vicariously through your blog for now however. The wedding was one for the books and will bring fond and treasured memories for years to come! We are both so very lucky to have raised such wonderful kids\/adults who found each other when it was the right time! We are truly blessed!\nBox Canyon Blog.com October 11, 2016 at 5:48 AM\nI couldn't agree more, Joyce.\nJohn and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com) October 10, 2016 at 7:24 PM\nLooks like a wonderful wedding celebration:) Great photos! Enjoy Moab! Love, love that place! Beautiful panorama photo, Mark! I can only imagine how spectacular it is in person:)\nJohn Q October 10, 2016 at 7:34 PM\nWhat fun getting the family together in Ouray for such a special wedding. Best Wishes and happiness to the bride and groom.\nDawn October 11, 2016 at 4:21 AM\nCongratulations on the family wedding It looked beautiful. It's only beginning to be autumn here in Michigan...well down here in the lower peninsula anyway. I'm sure the UP is much further along. Last year at this time we were in peak color, so you can never tell. I love your photographs and writing. You're making me give in to my own wanderlust. Love Utah and haven't been there in many many years. Can't imagine how wonderful it would be to boondock near Arches. Stretches the imagination. Thanks for that.\nMetamorphosis Lisa October 11, 2016 at 8:01 AM\nCongrats to the young newlyweds...may they follow your words of wisdom re:living life to the fullest!\nSuzanne October 11, 2016 at 9:16 AM\nCongratulations to Kelli and Caleb! Their celebration looks like a lovely way to kick off what I trust will be a lifetime of joy together.\nBox Canyon Blog.com October 11, 2016 at 5:01 PM\nmany pools hike\nKeep on churnin'\nA Sunny Hike in the Klondike Bike-trail Area\nAnother Pleasant Valley Sunday Anniversary Ride......\nThe Last Secret","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Arabic and Islamic Science and Its Influence on the Western Scientific Tradition\nMeeting of Frontiers\nWith the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization\nView this page in another language\nGeneral Map of the Turkish War Theater\n13.3 MB 11737.pdf\nThis map, published in Berlin in July 1916, shows the Turkish theater of World War I. It is based on an 1884 map in French of the Asian provinces of the Ottoman Empire by German geographer and cartographer Heinrich Kiepert (1818\u201399). The map contains additional notes in German and its coverage of existing and projected railroads is updated to 1916. The Ottoman territories, shown in pink, include present-day Turkey, Cyprus, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, as well as Saudi Arabia. The Ottoman Empire, or Turkey as it was also known, entered the war on the side of Germany and Austria-Hungary and against Great Britain, France, and Russia in October 1914. Among the places indicated on the map is Gallipoli, the site of a bitter battle between Turkish and British, French, and Allied forces that took place between April 25, 1915, and January 9, 1916. A red line marks the Dodecanese Islands and surrounding seas, which were seized from the Ottoman Empire by Italy in 1912 during the Italian-Turkish War over Libya, and which were used as a staging area for the British and French fleets in the Gallipoli campaign. The table in the lower left provides the names of geographical features in Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Greek, and three Slavic languages (Bulgarian, Serbian, and Russian) and their equivalents in French.\nKiepert, Heinrich, 1818-1899\nSubject Date\nAround 1884 - 1916\nDietrich Reimer, Berlin\nArabic Bulgarian German Persian French Russian Serbian Turkish\nTitle in Original Language\nGeneralkarte des Turkischen Kriegsschauplatzes: auf Grund der Carte g\u00e9n\u00e9rale des provinces europ\u00e9ennes et asiatiques de l'Empire ottoman\nAtlases, maps, charts & plans\nAdditional Subjects\nArabian Gulf Arabian Peninsula Balkan Peninsula Persian Gulf World War, 1914-1918\n1 map : color ; 86 x 116 centimeters\nScale around 1:3,000,000\nExternal Resource\nhttp:\/\/hdl.loc.gov\/loc.gmd\/g7420.ct003743\nIIIF Manifest Help\nhttps:\/\/www.wdl.org\/en\/item\/11737\/manifest\nOther items from this partner (Library of Congress)\nView this item on the partner's site\nFinancial Contributors\nFollow @WDLorg","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Fujifilm X-H2 review: Hands-on First Look\nAndy Westlake takes a first look at Fujifilm's new high-resolution 40MP mirrorless model\nCanon EOS 2000D Rebel T7 Review\nAudley Jarvis reviews the Canon EOS 2000D, but is Canon's 24MP entry-level DSLR still up to scratch in 2022?\nFujifilm Fujinon XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Review\nAngela Nicholson reviews the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom lens for X-Mount cameras\nLeica M9 review\nLeica M9 at a glance:\n18.5 million effective pixels\n230,000-pixel, 2.5in LCD screen\nBrightlines for 28-135mm\n2fps continuous shooting\nThree-mode shutter release including 'discreet' and 'soft' mode\nStreet price around \u00a34,850\nLeica M9 \u2013 Introduction\nIn the beginning, there was the Leica M3. Released in 1954, the M3 was Leica's first M-mount rangefinder, and offered significant improvements in features and ergonomics over earlier screw-mount models. As well as an all-new bayonet lens mount, the M3 was the first Leica to feature automatic brightline frames in its viewfinder, and the first to integrate the viewfinder and the rangefinder into a single window.\nThe M3, and the later M-series cameras, revolutionised 35mm photography and greatly contributed to Leica's reputation among professionals as well as wealthy amateurs.\nThe M9 isn't the first digital Leica rangefinder \u2013 that honor goes to the M8 of 2006 \u2013 but it is the first to offer a full-frame CCD sensor, which means there is no increase in the effective focal length of compatible optics.\nThe M8 was an intriguing 'first try', but one with significant faults, most notably a remarkably noisy shutter and the need to use a special IR blocking filter on every lens it is coupled with. The shutter was hushed a little in the upgraded M8.2, which also featured a tougher LCD screen, but the cropped sensor remained a sticking point for many Leica enthusiasts.\nAnd these Leica enthusiasts have been waiting a long time: it is worth remembering that 'serious' DLSRs started to become affordable for enthusiast photographers around ten years ago. A decade on, the Leica M9 is the first full-frame digital camera designed for the M-mount user. As such, it has a lot to live up to.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Corto Gambling\nA Game a Day Brings a Win Your Way!\nSports Bets\nPlay Online Casino Blackjack with Special Guide\nHome \u00bb Play Online Casino Blackjack with Special Guide\nBy Albe Carbo In Casino\nMillions of online players are interested in blackjack how to play blackjack, thanks to the fact that it is one of the only casino tables that makes it possible for a player to beat the house. A useful system for card counting for this game in order to award players an extra edge over the house was published in the early 1960s, but play has changed a lot since then and variations that have been introduced make it more difficult for players to do this adequately. Casinos make use of more than one deck of cards at a time, or remove a percentage of these so that the card counter is unable to see them and factor them in successfully.\nMany players love blackjack, and, although it is not really possible for anyone to win consistently, winning occurs often enough for there to be more people enjoying this game than those that play baccarat, roulette and craps combined.\nWhat is Required to Learn Blackjack\nThe main thing that anyone interested in blackjack how to play blackjack requires is the ability to be patient, have persistence, and enough concentration to apply any of his or her strategies. The house-advantage can be reduced to less than 1% in this game, and the secret lies in knowing when to hit; stand; double down; and split pairs. A little extra time spent in learning these basic strategies will help players make their money go a lot further when playing at online casinos.\nThe first thing to know about Blackjack how to play blackjack is that the game is played with one or more ordinary 52-card decks, with each of the card denominations having been assigned a total point value. The cards two through ten are worth their face value, and jacks; queens and kings are worth ten points each. The aces can be used to stand for either one or 11 points, and the object of the game is for the player to collect a hand totalling 21 points or closer to it, without exceeding it, than the hand the dealer holds.\nHow to Win with Blackjack\nWhen players begin playing blackjack, they will find that the best hand is a two-card one that offers 21 points, otherwise known as a blackjack. This bet will generally pay out three to two: a two-card 21 hand on a $5 bet or currency equivalent would pay out $7.5 instead of the standard even-money payout on the other winning hands. If the dealer has a two-card 21 total as well, however, the hands will push, or tie, and the player will only receive his or her original bet back. If the dealer has to use three or more cards to reach 21, however, the player will still win and receive the three to two payout.\nBlackjack is usually played at a table in the shape of an arc at https:\/\/canadiangambling.net\/cad, which can service up to seven players around the outside, and provide a space for the dealer on the inside. The minimum and maximum bets for the table will be displayed on or near it, as well as the rule variations in use for that specific game.\ncasino blackjack casino games gambling online blackjack\nAlbe Carbo\nNFL Betting Explained Online for Punters\nIntroducing You about the British Open Golf Championship\nA While on the Nile Online Slot Details\nHaving a Quick Look at King Arthur Online Slot\nJust Jewels Deluxe Slot at a Glance Online\nProudly powered by WordPress | Theme: BusiCare Dark by SpiceThemes","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The quickly growing field of mechanobiology needs for reproducible and robust characterization of cell mechanical properties\nOn January 2, 2021\tby Elmer Brooks\tWith\t0 Comments\t- p56lck\nThe quickly growing field of mechanobiology needs for reproducible and robust characterization of cell mechanical properties. al., 2016; and analyzed in Rajagopalan and Saif, 2011; Zheng and Zhang, 2011; Polacheck et al., 2013), for software in many interdisciplinary areas of research, such as biophysics, biomedicine, cells engineering, and materials science. Here, we will summarize the latest improvements in the research part of cell biomechanics, and we will focus on the modern technological approaches and mechanical testing systems developed in the last decade by combining theoretical, experimental, and numerical models, for pursuing a realistic description of cell mechanical behavior. First, we will expose the founded techniques and available tools, highlighting the variations between NSC 663284 active and passive activation methods. We will provide a brief description of atomic pressure microscopy (AFM) and AFM-derived methods, and then we will explore thoroughly the tweezing methods, including optical, magnetic and acoustic tweezers. Also, we will format the part of microengineered NSC 663284 platforms, such as Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, micro\/nanopillars, microfluidic products, and hydrogel stretching methods (highlighting the underlying technology and mathematical modeling) for cellular pressure measurements. Finally, we will critically discuss the future outlooks of such technological tools and the difficulties that still need to be resolved to understand the structural and mechanical difficulty of living cells. Classification Measuring causes in the cellCextracellular matrix (ECM) interface is a critical aspect for fully understanding cellCECM relationships and how the ECM regulates cellular function. It has boosted the introduction of technological platforms achieving force measurements on the subcellular and cellular scale. You'll be able to separate these technology in two wide types: (i) energetic stimulation strategies, which measure cell response to mechanised drive program, and (ii) unaggressive stimulation methods, that Mouse monoclonal to CD16.COC16 reacts with human CD16, a 50-65 kDa Fcg receptor IIIa (FcgRIII), expressed on NK cells, monocytes\/macrophages and granulocytes. It is a human NK cell associated antigen. CD16 is a low affinity receptor for IgG which functions in phagocytosis and ADCC, as well as in signal transduction and NK cell activation. The CD16 blocks the binding of soluble immune complexes to granulocytes may only sense mechanised pushes generated by cells without applying any exterior drive. Mechanical cell replies to exterior inputs have already been examined using energetic single-cell manipulation strategies generally, such as for example: basic?? Atomic drive microscopy (AFM) (Lam et al., 2011): AFM depends on microcantilevers to induce a deformation in the cell. In the deflection from the cantilever, you'll be able to measure regional mechanised properties also to generate maps over the cell surface area.simple?? Tweezing strategies, which encompass three primary techniques. basic?C Optical tweezers (OTs) (Galbraith et al., 2002): OTs depend on a laser to make a potential well for trapping little objects within a precise area. Optical tweezers may be used to micromanipulate cells aswell as intracellular elements (i.e., organelles) and quantitatively gauge the binding drive of an individual cell to different types of ECM substrates (Guck et al., 2001; Wang et al., 2005), or even to evaluate physical connections between subcellular buildings (Sparkes et al., 2018)basic?C Magnetic tweezers (MTs) (Hu et al., 2004): the unit rely on the usage of magnetic microbeads. Magnetic areas are created either by movable long lasting magnets or by electromagnets (Ziemann et al., 1994).basic?C Acoustic tweezers (ATs) (Guo et al., 2015): ATs can manipulate natural samples using audio waves with low strength power and low effect on cell viability, and with no need for any intrusive get in touch with, tagging, or biochemical labeling.In the passive methods, the primary goal may be the evaluation of cell-generated forces using flexible substrates: simple?? Microengineered systems: they are microfabricated systems, including both silicon-based gadgets (micro-electro-mechanical systems, MEMS) created through integrated circuit processing processes, aswell as elastomeric (i.e., polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS) gadgets produced through reproduction molding (Tan et al., 2003; Kim et al., 2009).simple?? Traction Force Microscopy (TFM): TFM exploits elastic substrates with known mechanical properties and fluorescence\/confocal microscopy. In its unique version, cells were cultured on flexible silicone bedding with different compliance. During cell action, silicone patterns wrinkled and this could be visualized under a light microscope (Harris et al., 1980). An development of this method implies the use of flexible sheets with inlayed beads. Positions of the beads are tracked during the experiments and cell-generated NSC 663284 foces are derived from the analysis of bead displacement field (Lee et al., 1994).A summary of the available techniques with a brief description of their advantages and disadvantages, their range of detection, and a simple sketch is reported in Table ?Table11. Table 1 Summary of the most relevant techniques for cell mechanical characterization. cell wall were two orders of magnitude lower than those acquired by micromanipulation studies. The authors ascribed such discrepancies to the use of mathematical models that are improper to fit the experimental data. In fact, the classical Hertz-Sneddon model, based on the assumption that the whole cell is a homogeneous material, does not hold for tissues with a complex hierarchical structure. The problem was solved by implementing a new FEM-based model, which considered the yeast cell.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Electric Solar Sail Concept Introduction\nBy Marc Boucher\nFiled under Electric Solar Sail, NASA, NASA Hack Space, NIAC\nElectric Solar Sail Concept\nThe NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program recently selected several concepts for further study including the Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System (HERTS), an electric solar sail concept.\nThe concept is led by Bruce Wiegmann of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.\nHere's how he describes the mission.\n\"Our Electric Sail (E-sail) propulsion team is excited to propose to the 2015 NAIC Phase II solicitation. Our international team includes: the inventor and patent holder of the E-Sail propulsion system (Dr. Pekka Janhunen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), the Principal Investigator for NASA's previous Tether Satellite System experiments that were flown on the Space Shuttle (Dr. Nobie Stone), fellow NASA NAIC former and present Fellow Dr. Rob Hoyt of Tethers Unlimited, Inc. (TUI), and Utah State University team lead by Dr. Robert Schunk. Our proposal builds upon our teams technical findings in Phase 1 \u2013 \"that an E-Sail propelled spacecraft can travel 100 AU in less than 10 years or to the Heliopause (120 \u2013 150 AU) in < 15 years\". In addition to the Heliopause missions, our team member - Dr. Pekka Janhunen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) - has examined a number of missions of scientific discovery where the E-Sail propulsion system will provide rapid transits so various researchers could begin to get data back from outer planetary missions within 1 to 2 years of launch.\"\nMarc Boucher\nSpaceRef co-founder, entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, nature lover and deep thinker.\nVice President Harris Awards Former NASA Astronauts The Congressional Space Medal of Honor\nChandra 2-color X-ray Image of SN 1006","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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Here's a quick look at some recent publications, press releases and stories about the Mass General Research Institute community.\nIn this issue we highlight:\n26 new studies published in high impact journals, along with 18 summaries submitted by the research teams\n8 posts from the Mass General Research Institute blog\nA CONNECTION BETWEEN FRATAXIN AND OXYGEN\nHypoxia Rescues Frataxin Loss by Restoring Iron Sulfur Cluster Biogenesis\nAst T, Meisel JD, Patra S, Wang H, Grange RMH [et al.], Mootha VK.\nPublished in Cell on April 25, 2019 | *Summary available\nIDENTIFYING A TARGET FOR ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE\nDefining the Core Essential Genome of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa\nPoulsen BE, Yang R, Clatworthy AE, White T, Osmulski SJ [et al.], Hung DT.\nPublished in PNAS on April 29, 2019 | *Summary available\nUNDERSTANDING BROWN FAT ACTIVITY\nExploring the In Vivo Role of the Mitochondrial Calcium Uniporter in Brown Fat Bioenergetics\nFlicker D, Sancak Y, Mick E, Goldberger O, Mootha VK.\nPublished in Cell Reports on April 30, 2019 | *Summary available\nCREATING SAFER ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS\nReprogramming the Microenvironment with Tumor-selective Angiotensin Blockers Enhances Cancer Immunotherapy\nChauhan VP, Chen IX, Tong R, Ng MR, Martin JD [et al.], Jain RK.\nGENDER DIFFERENCES IN ALCOHOLISM\nAlcoholism Gender Differences in Brain Responsivity to Emotional Stimuli\nSawyer KS, Maleki N, Urban T, Marinkovic K, Karson S [et al.], Oscar-Berman M.\nPublished in eLife on April 30, 2019 | *Summary available\nANTI-BCMA CAR-T CELL THERAPY FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA\nAnti-BCMA CAR T-Cell Therapy bb2121 in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma\nRaje N, Berdeja J, Lin Y, Siegel D, Jagannath S [et al.], Kochenderfer JN.\nPublished in New England Journal of Medicine on May 2, 2019\nIDENTIFYING CRITICAL REGIONS OF VIRAL PROTEINS IN HIV\nStructural Topology Defines Protective CD8+ T Cell Epitopes in the HIV Proteome\nGaiha GD, Rossin EJ, Urbach J, Landeros C, Collins DR [et al.], Walker BD.\nPublished in Science on May 3, 2019 | *Summary available\nISOLATED SEVERE TRICUSPID REGURGITATION\nSurgery is Not Associated with Improved Survival Compared to Medical Therapy in Isolated Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation\nAxtell AL, Bhambhani V, Moonsamy P, Healy EW, Picard MH [et al.], Wasfy JH.\nPublished in Journal of the American College of Cardiology on May 3, 2019 | *Summary available\nLIFE SATISFACTION IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS\nGeneral Health and Life Satisfaction in Children With Chronic Illness\nBlackwell CK, Elliott AJ, Ganiban J, Herbstman J, Hunt K [et al.], Camargo CA Jr.\nPublished in Pediatrics on May 6, 2019 | *Summary available\nDETERMINING THE ROLE OF STRA8 IN MEIOSIS\nMeiotic Gatekeeper STRA8 Suppresses Autophagy by Repressing Nr1d1 Expression During Sermatogenesis in Mice\nFerder IC, Fung L, Ohguchi Y, Zhang X, Lassen KG [et al.], Wang N.\nPublished in PLOS Genetics on May 6, 2019\nTHE IMPORTANCE OF JOB SATISFACTION\nAssessment of Job Satisfaction and Feeling Valued in Academic Medicine\nSimpkin AL, Chang Y, Yu L, Campbell EG, Armstrong K [et al.], Walensky RP.\nPublished in JAMA Internal Medicine on May 6, 2019 | *Summary available\nTARGETING THE CXCR3 CHEMOKINE SYSTEM\nIntratumoral Activity of the CXCR3 Chemokine System is Required for the Efficacy of Anti-PD-1 Therapy\nChow MT, Ozga AJ, Servis RL, Frederick DT, Lo JA [et al.], Luster AD.\nPublished in Immunity on May 6, 2019\nTHE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROTEINS AND CHOLESTEROL-CARRYING PARTICLES\nAssociation of an HDL Apolipoproteomic Score with Coronary Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Death\nNatarajan P, Collier TS, Jin Z, Lyass A, Li Y [et al.], Januzzi JL Jr.\nINSIGHTS INTO GUT HEALTH FROM BACTERIAL METABOLITES\nBacteroides-Derived Sphingolipids are Critical for Maintaining Intestinal Homeostasis and Symbiosis\nBrown EM, Ke X, Hitchcock D, Jeanfavre S, Avila-Pacheco J [et al.], Xavier RJ.\nPublished in Cell Host Microbe on May 8, 2019 | *Summary available\nPINPOINTING RESISTANCE-RELATED MUTATIONS IN TB\nGWAS for Quantitative Resistance Phenotypes in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Reveals Resistance Genes and Regulatory Regions\nFarhat MR, Freschi L, Calderon R, Ioerger T, Snyder M [et al.], Murray M.\nPublished in Nature Communications on May 13, 2019\nTHE IMPLICATIONS OF HEALED PLAQUES\nHealed Culprit Plaques in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes\nFracassi F, Crea F, Sugiyama T, Yamamoto E, Uemura S [et al.], Jang IK.\nPublished in Journal of the American College of Cardiology on May 14, 2019 | *Summary available\nHOW GLYCOSYLATION AFFECTS IMMUNODOMINANCE\nInfluenza Antigen Engineering Focuses Immune Responses to a Subdominant but Broadly Protective Viral Epitope\nBajic G, Maron MJ, Adachi Y, Onodera T, McCarthy KR [et al.], Schmidt AG.\nPublished in Cell Host Microbe on May 14, 2019\nPRIMING THE TUMOR ENVIRONMENT FOR SUCCESSFUL IMMUNE CHECKPOINT THERAPY\nTargeting the CBM Complex Causes Treg Cells to Prime Tumours for Immune Checkpoint Therapy\nDi Pilato M, Kim EY, Cadilha BL, Pr\u00fc\u00dfmann JN, Nasrallah MN [et al.], Mempel TR.\nPublished in Nature on May 15, 2019 | *Summary available\nEVALUATING EFFICACY OF ALPELISIB FOR ADVANCED BREAST CANCER\nAlpelisib for PIK3CA-Mutated, Hormone Receptor-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer\nAndr\u00e9 F, Ciruelos E, Rubovszky G, Campone M, Loibl S [et al.], Juric D.\nPublished in New England Journal of Medicine on May 16, 2019\nUNDERSTANDING IMMUNE RESPONSES OF INDIVIDUALS NATURALLY IMMUNE TO TB\nIFN-\u03b3-independent Immune Markers of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Exposure\nLu LL, Smith MT, Yu KKQ, Luedemann C, Suscovich TJ [et al.], Alter G.\nPublished in Nature Medicine on May 20, 2019 | *Summary available\nLEVERAGING SIMILARITIES BETWEEN SIV AND HIV\nThe Chimpanzee SIV Envelope Trimer: Structure and Deployment as an HIV Vaccine Template\nAndrabi R, Pallesen J, Allen JD, Song G, Zhang J [et al.], Burton DR.\nPublished in Cell Reports on May 21, 2019\nINSIGHTS INTO MULTI-MODAL TREATMENTS FOR LUNG CANCER\nPatient-specific Tumor Growth Trajectories Determine Persistent and Resistant Cancer Cell Populations During Treatment with Targeted Therapies\nGrassberger C, McClatchy DM, Geng C, Kamran SC, Fintelmann F [et al.], Paganetti H.\nPublished in Cancer Research on May 21, 2019 | *Summary available\nBENEFITS OF EARLY HIV TREATMENT\nAugmentation of HIV-specific T Cell Function by Immediate Treatment of Hyperacute HIV-1 Infection\nNdhlovu ZM, Kazer SW, Nkosi T, Ogunshola F, Muema DM [et al.], Walker BD.\nPublished in Science Translational Medicine on May 22, 2019 | *Summary available\nGENETIC TRIGGERS FOR MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE\nPrimary Cilia Defects Causing Mitral Valve Prolapse\nToomer KA, Yu M, Fulmer D, Guo L, Moore KS [et al.], Norris RA.\nPublished in Science Translational Medicine on May 22, 2019\nTHE ROLE OF NEUROINFLAMMATION IN NEGATIVE AFFECT\nThe Neuroinflammatory Component of Negative Affect in Patients with Chronic Pain\nAlbrecht DS, Kim M, Akeju O, Torrado-Carvajal A, Edwards RR [et al.], Loggia ML.\nPublished in Molecular Psychiatry on May 28, 2019 | *Summary available\nUNDERSTANDING THE TIMING OF SEX-RELATED DIFFERENCES IN BRAIN AGING\nWhen Does the Youthfulness of the Female Brain Emerge?\nTu Y, Fu Z, Maleki N.\nPublished in PNAS on May 28, 2019 | *Summary available\nPublished in Cell on April 25, 2019\nFriedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a devastating neurological disorder that results in ataxia- problems with movement and coordination- impaired speech, hearing, and vision as well as diabetes and heart muscle disease. The Mootha lab has recently discovered that frataxin, the gene whose depletion causes FRDA, is completely unnecessary in low oxygen tensions. Human cells, yeast, worms and mice that are depleted for frataxin and typically develop complications seen in FRDA thrive if they are kept in low oxygen tensions. While there is still a lot of work to be done before the results of this work can be translated into a therapy, this exciting basic research points to a profound and conserved connection between frataxin and oxygen.\n(Summary submitted by Tslil Ast, PhD, Department of Molecular Biology)\nPublished in PNAS on April 29, 2019\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared antibiotic resistance one of the greatest threats to human health. However, antibiotic discovery has been challenging, in part due to incomplete knowledge of the essential bacterial genes that could be targeted for antibiotic discovery. Mass General researchers and colleagues have presented a strategy for identifying these critical essential genes, focusing on the priority pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but generalizable to all pathogens. By performing genome-wide genetic selection studies on a diverse collection of clinically-isolated strains and infection-relevant growth conditions, they identified a set of core essential genes that constitute a high-priority list of candidate targets for drug discovery.\n(Summary submitted by Brad Poulsen, PhD, Department of Molecular Biology)\nPublished in Cell Reports on April 30, 2019\nThe mitochondrial calcium uniporter is an ancient channel that mediates calcium signaling between the cytosol and mitochondria. The uniporter has been reported to have high activity in mitochondria isolated from brown fat, but the contribution of the channel to in vivo brown fat physiology has not been explored. Here, we show that complete genetic ablation of the uniporter in brown fat does not impair this tissue's activity in vivo in mice. Unexpectedly, we also report that that cold exposure powerfully induces ATF4-dependent stress signaling in brown fat. This leads to increased circulation of the energy regulating hormones FGF21 and GDF15, suggesting a mechanism whereby brown fat activity supports systemic metabolic health.\n(Summary submitted by Daniel Flicker, PhD, Department of Molecular Biology)\nCancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) can either inhibit or enable antitumor immunity, suggesting that they may be reprogrammed between these states. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) drugs can reprogram CAFs to a quiescent state, but it is unknown whether ARBs can enhance antitumor immunity. Moreover, ARBs cause adverse effects that limit their use in cancer. We created safer ARBs by chemically linking them to a polymer that degrades selectively in the slightly acidic microenvironment of tumors but not in the neutral environment outside of tumors. This tumor selectivity makes ARBs more effective at reprogramming CAFs while eliminating their side effects. These enhanced ARBs reduce immunosuppression and improve cancer immunotherapy efficacy.\n(Summary submitted by Vikash Pal Singh Chauhan, formerly of the Steele Laboratories of Tumor Biology, Department of Radiation Oncology)\nPublished in eLife on April 30, 2019\nIn a neuroimaging study of brain activity, abstinent alcoholic men and women were compared to control groups of nonalcoholic men and women. Volunteers were shown emotionally charged images of happy, erotic, gruesome, and aversive scenes, along with neutral images, and the differences in brain responses to the emotionally charged images versus the neutral ones were then analyzed. Abstinent alcoholic men had more muted brain responses to the emotionally charged images than alcoholic women. This effect was seen in brain regions involved in memory and emotion. Consideration of such alcoholism-related gender differences offers opportunities to improve strategies for facilitating treatment.\n(Summary submitted by Kayle Sawyer, PhD, Martinos Center)\nPublished in Science on May 3, 2019\nVaccine design for highly mutable pathogens is hindered by the absence of methods to reliably identify vulnerable sites for immune targeting. In this study, we utilized a new approach that applies network theory to HIV protein structure to identify regions critical to the structural integrity of viral proteins. Mutation of amino acids at important network positions disproportionately impaired viral replication. Moreover, targeting of networked amino acids by cytotoxic T cells was strongly associated with natural control of HIV infection. This approach reveals a mechanistic basis for successful immune control of HIV and a means to design rational T cell-based vaccines.\n(Summary submitted by Gaurav Gaiha, MD, Department of Gastroenterology)\nPublished in Journal of the American College of Cardiolody on May 3, 2019\nTricuspid valve regurgitation is a disorder in which the valve between the two right heart chambers does not close properly, causing blood to flow backwards into the heart's upper right chamber. Over time, this can lead to heart failure and patients with this condition have a high risk of death. When tricuspid valve regurgitation occurs alone (i.e. no other heart valves are abnormal), the role of surgical intervention to repair or replace the valve is unclear. In this study, researchers compare a matched sample of patients with isolated tricuspid regurgitation and demonstrate that there is no difference in long-term survival regardless of whether patients underwent surgery or medical therapy alone.\n(Summary submitted by Andrea Axtell, MD, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery)\nPublished in Pediatrics on May 6, 2019\nDr Carlos Camargo (Mass General Emergency Medicine) and colleagues investigated children's general health and life satisfaction in the context of chronic illness. Briefly, more than 1,100 caregivers completed validated instruments to help assess their children's health. As expected, children with chronic illness had worse general health than those without illness. By contrast, children with chronic illness had similar levels of life satisfaction. The authors concluded that \"although children with chronic illness have lower parent-reported general health, their life satisfaction appears comparable with that of peers without chronic illness.\" The study suggests that chronic illnesses do not preclude children from leading happy and satisfying lives.\n(Summary submitted by Carlos Camargo, MD, DrPH, Department of Emergency Medicine)\nPublished in JAMA Internal Medicine on May 6, 2019\nWith evidence suggesting faculty are increasingly dissatisfied and burnt-out in their current work environment, researchers at Mass General sought to determine some of the key variables that influence job satisfaction. They found significant association with feeling valued by leadership, feeling treated with respect, and feeling that the work environment was social and supportive. The good news is there is much that is amenable to change, which may not require large sums of money to fix. This study suggests wise investment would be in social capital\u2014promoting a sense of value and respect in the work environment, identifying and eliminating sources of discrimination, and intentionally boosting collegiality.\n(Summary submitted by Arabella Simpkin, MD, MMSc, Department of Medicine)\nPublished in Journal of the American College of Cardiology on May 7, 2019\nCholesterol, packaged in complex particles, are importing predictors for heart attack risk and are drug targets for reducing heart attack risk. In addition to conveying cholesterol, these complex particles have diverse functions which may also influence heart attack risk. Drs. Natarajan, Januzzi, and colleagues profiled several proteins that determine the functions of cholesterol-carrying particles in nearly 1,000 patients who underwent cardiac catheterization at Mass General. They observed that these proteins independently influence the likelihood of developing plaque in heart arteries as well as future risk of cardiovascular death after plaque is present in the heart arteries. Whether novel therapies that alter these proteins can reduce cardiovascular risk requires future study.\n(Summary submitted by Pradeep Natarajan, MD, MMSc, Deprtment of Caridology)\nPublished in Cell Host Microbe on May 8, 2019\nThe human intestinal tract contains trillions of microorganisms and their metabolic products that are necessary for health. Changes in this microbial environment contribute to disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), but our understanding of how these changes influence disease is incomplete due to limited knowledge of the breadth of metabolites produced by microbes in the gut. Brown et al. discovered that the gut bacterial species Bacteroides produces a greater variety of metabolites known as sphingolipids than previously recognized. The authors demonstrated that an absence of these sphingolipids promotes intestinal inflammation in mice and is associated with IBD in humans, suggesting that bacterial sphingolipids are important for maintaining intestinal health.\n(Summary submitted by Theresa Reimels, PhD, Center for Computational and Integrative Biology)\nPublished in Journal of the American College of Cardiology on May 14, 2019\nHealed plaques, the result of prior plaque destabilization and subclinical thrombosis, were frequently found in patients who suffered from sudden cardiac death. However, in vivo data are lacking. Using OCT, we found healed plaque in more than one quarter of culprit lesions in 376 acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Healed plaques at the culprit lesion identify a subset of patients with greater systemic inflammation and plaque vulnerability. This group of patients with ACS may benefit from a more aggressive secondary prevention aiming at suppression of inflammation and platelet activity.\n(Summary submitted by IK Jang, MD, PhD, Department of Caridology)\nPublished in Nature on May 15, 2019\nWhile therapies that harness the power of the immune system against cancer have made remarkable progress against certain types of tumors, they still remain ineffective in most cancer patients. This study from the Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases describes a method of reprogramming the regulatory T cells that usually suppress immune responses into inflammatory cells that not only permit but also intensify an antitumor immune response.\n(Summary submitted by Thorsten Mempel, MD, PhD, Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases)\nPublished in Nature Medicine on May 20, 2019\nOnce known as \"consumption,\" Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) was discovered in 1882, when 1 in 7 Americans were killed by this bacteria. While less common today in the US, Mtb is still a leading cause of deaths worldwide. When used together, diagnostics and antibiotics result in a marked reduction in disease. Emerging data now point to the presence of a population that resists infection despite heavy disease exposure. Here, the authors demonstrate the presence of a robust immune response to Mtb in these \"resistors\" that are otherwise invisible to traditional diagnostics. Understanding these individuals' immune responses may be key to developing next-generation vaccines and eradicating this global killer.\n(Summary submitted by Lenette Lu, MD, PhD, Division of Infectious Diseases)\nPublished in Cancer Research on May 21, 2019\nTargeted therapies have significantly advanced the treatment of advanced stage lung cancer patients in the last decade, though the eventual development of tumor resistance remains a key obstacle. A multi-disciplinary team from the Mass General has investigated the dynamics of this process using mathematic models describing the observed tumor growth trajectories in lung cancer patients. The results give insight into the temporal evolution of resistance and the size of resistant cell populations throughout treatment. This can give important clues how to integrate these new therapies into multi-modality treatments, such as multi-agent schedules or combinations of targeted agents and radiotherapy.\n(Summary submitted by Clemens Grassberger, PhD, Department of Radiation Oncology)\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends starting HIV treatment as soon as possible after diagnosis because early treatment results in reduced morbidity, mortality and reduced risk of transmission. However, before this study, it was not known whether early treatment initiation could result in the generation of immune responses against HIV. The study found that early therapy gives rise to superior and more durable immune responses against HIV infection compared to when treatment is delayed. These findings open up the possibility of designing new therapeutic interventions that can boost pre-existing responses to levels adequate for achieving sustained HIV suppression in the absence of therapy.\n(Summary submitted by Zaza Ndhlovu, PhD, Ragon Institute)\nAlbrecht DS, Kim M, Akeju O, Torrado-Carvajal A, Edwards RR [et al.], Loggie ML.\nPublished in Molecular Psychiatry on May 28, 2019\nChronic pain patients who also suffer from depression report significantly higher pain severity and lower quality of life, and respond less to treatments. Thus, understanding the biological mechanisms of depression may ultimately help patients with chronic pain and related conditions. Studying patients with chronic back pain with advanced brain imaging techniques, Albrecht and colleagues observed that the more severe the depression, the higher the inflammation, as well as the changes in neural communication, in brain regions involved in emotion regulation. This study identifies neuroinflammation as a potential therapeutic target for depression, including in chronic pain patients.\n(Summary submitted by Marco Loggia, PhD, Martinos Center)\nPublished in PNAS on May 28, 2019\nThe female adult brain has been shown to have a lower metabolic brain age compared with the male brain at the same chronological age. But when does the difference between men and women in brain aging emerge? This study aimed to determine whether slower aging in female vs. male brain traces back to differences in cortical development during childhood and adolescence and found an opposite pattern during brain development. Understanding the timing of the emergence of sex-related differences in brain aging may hold clues to the mechanisms involved that may eventually allude to means to boost brain's youthfulness and protect against aging associated neurological disorders.\n(Summary submitted by Nasim Maleki, PhD, Department of Psychiatry)\nHow a Global Partnership Could Save the Lives of Women and Children in Africa\nFeaturing Salome Maswime, PhD, MBCHB\nYoung women and expecting mothers are one of the most-affected groups, and research has shown that HIV\/AIDS can significantly increase the chances of both maternal deaths and still births. One Massachusetts General Hospital Discovery Foundation Fellow has witnessed the disease's impact first-hand and is determined to help and give back to her community.\nLadies: If Your Moisturizers Seem Overpriced, It's Because They Probably Are, Science Finds\nFeaturing Maryanne Senna, MD\nThere are day creams, night creams, eye creams, serums, scrubs, face masks and more all marketed toward women, and most come with a hefty price tag. But are the ingredients and packaging really that expensive?\nHow Changing Laws on Cannabis are Impacting Pediatric Patient Visits to the Emergency Room\nFeaturing Yih-Chieh Chen, MD, and Jean E. Klig, MD\nResearchers from the MassGeneral Hospital for Children recently published a review paper taking a detailed look at cannabis-related emergency department (ED) visits by pediatric patients.\nCould This Short Question Help Women at Risk for Intimate Partner Violence?\nFeaturing Anand K. Narayan, MD, PhD, and Constance D. Lehman, MD, PhD\nMass General researchers were able to identify women at risk for intimate partner violence by adding a screening question to mammography intake forms.\nWhy We Need More Diversity in Genetics Research\nFeaturing Alicia Martin, PhD, and Mark Daly, PhD\nA team of Mass General researchers recently published a perspective piece that shed light on the fact that majority of publicly available genetic data belongs to people of European ancestry, meaning the medical advances made using European genetic data are less informative to non-Europeans.\nFive Things to Know: Nature Article Advocates for Open Data Sharing in Science\nThe state of science today is divided: some believe all data should be publicly available to promote collaboration, while others believe it is safest to hold onto their findings to protect themselves from competitors who may use them as a foundation for a new, more exciting study. Nature recently published an article explaining the importance and benefits of openly sharing scientific data. Here are five things to know.\nMass General Research Roundup for May 2019\nExperiencing adverse events at a young age may increase risk of mental health disorder, evaluating the price of skincare products for women and a new model for cancer treatments.\nStudy Finds A Connection Between What You Buy for Lunch at Work and Your Health\nFeaturing Anne Thorndike, MD, MPH\nSometimes making your lunch seems like a hassle, so buying a slice of pizza or a sandwich can be an easy solution. But those purchases can add up after a while and have the potential to affect not only your wallet, but your health as well.\nWe use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. 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{"text":"Revision as of 17:53, 18 July 2011 by Ngamer01 (Talk | contribs)\nSTRONG BAD: {typing} Okay, Dan, I'm only gonna sing this one more time: {singing} Ohhhhhhh {types while singing} If you want it to be possessive, it's just 'I-T-S.' But, if it's supposed to be a contraction then it's 'I-T-apostrophe-S,' {Short pause} scalawag. {stops typing} Ahem. Um, {Clears screen, resumes typing} Of course we've got local news. It's the\u2014It's the greatest! Um... But I\u2014I have to go now...and...do something...completely unrelated to me...throwing together...the aforementioned local news. {types the following quickly, then runs off} Hoight!\n{Strong Bad holds a sign reading \"Strong Badia Action Cool News 5\" in front of the camera. We can hear The Cheat making noises in the background imitating the musical intros of news shows.}\n{The Cheat holds up an index card reading \"Sportscarster Strong Mad\". Cut to the Tire with an index card propped up next to it reading \"Meteorologist TIRE.\"}\n{Bubs holds up the \"World Crisis sign.\" Cut to side angle of the desk again. You can see Bubs, but he quickly runs away, dropping the sign.}\n{Strong Mad swats the football at the camera. You can hear Strong Sad saying \"Ow!\" Cut back to Strong Bad behind the news desk.}\nSTRONG BAD: You heard it folks. Bundle up, but keep your swimsuit on outside your pants.\nIt's just \"I-T-S.\"\nThen it's \"I-T-apostrophe-S,\"\nThe \"it's email time again!\" intro sounds remarkably like the KISS song \"Cold Gin\" with the title replaced by the word \"Email\".\nSTRONG BAD: ...So, if you're a news...carster...you gotta...you gotta say \"tonight\" as much as possible.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tribal Leader Stanley Crooks Passes\nMon, Oct 1, 2012\nOne of the legends of Indian gaming passed last month when Stanley Crooks, the longtime chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, died at 70 of natural causes. The 480-member tribe operates the Mystic Lake casino hotel in suburban Minneapolis. The fortunate location made the tribe the most successful of the many tribes that operate casinos in Minnesota.\nBut Crooks made sure the largesse earned from the casino was shared with other tribes via grants or low-interest loans. In an interview with GGB's Tribal Government Gaming in 2011, he explained how that came about:\n\"Most of the members of our tribe,\" he explained, \"and certainly the leadership, went through some very tough times economically prior to gaming. We recognized groups that had helped us before gaming and we wanted to support them. We started modestly, sharing our extra revenues with them. I think in the first year, it was something like $3 million. Now our charitable donations reach more than $21 million a year.\"\nCrooks was eulogized by Shakopee tribal officials.\n\"Chairman Crooks was a leader in every sense of the word,\" tribal Vice Chairman Charlie Vig said in a statement. \"I am honored to have worked with Stanley over the last 20 years. We join with his family, friends and all those who were privileged to know Chairman Crooks in mourning his passing.\"\nNational Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens said Crooks' contributions to Indian Country will never be forgotten.\n\"Chairman Crooks respected his people, neighbors, tribal, state and federal leaders, and they respected him,\" said Stevens. \"His leadership and the Shakopee Mdewakanton's generosity are legendary. Traveling through Sioux country, one can see Shakopee's support for other Indian tribes\u2014at Rosebud, the Turtle Creek Crossing Grocery Store, at Pine Ridge, Prairie Winds Casino, at Standing Rock, the new wing at Prairie Knights Hotel; and at Cheyenne River, the nursing home. These are just a few examples of his determination to support Indian Country.\"\nKonami Announces Promotions\nSlot manufacturer Konami Gaming announced the promotions of Glenn Masada and Spencer Peterson. Masada has been named senior director of accounting and finance, and Peterson has been named senior director of technical compliance.\nMasada will oversee the accounting and finance operations at Konami, responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the company to achieve short- and long-term financial and strategic objectives. He has been with Konami since July 2007, and has over 35 years of experience in accounting and finance.\nPeterson will be responsible for ensuring that the business practices, policies and dealings related to regulatory requirements for Konami products are maintained to the highest standards. He is responsible for overseeing gaming products and associated equipment submissions to regulatory authorities and labs, including software testing and quality assurance, as well as serving as the company liaison with regulatory personnel on products, implementation of internal procedures, and revision updates. He has more than 17 years of experience in technical, engineering and compliance roles within the gaming industry.\nPeterson joined Konami in 2005 as assistant director, technical compliance.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Rejuvenated fibroblasts can recover the ability to contract\nFibroblasts are the most common connective tissue cells. They produce the structural framework for animal tissues, synthesise the extracellular matrix and collagen, and play a critical role in wound healing. However, during the cellular aging process, fibroblasts lose their ability to contract, leading to stiffness due to reduced connective tissues.\nA study from the Mechanobiology Institute at the National University of Singapore has shown that these fibroblasts can be rejuvenated, or redifferentiated, by being geometrically confined on micropatterns. The above shows microscopic imaging of the control (left) and rejuvenated fibroblasts (right), with fluorescent labels highlighting the nucleus (blue), nuclear envelope (green), and cytoskeleton (in magenta). The presence of more contractile proteins (in red) in the rejuvenated fibroblasts indicates that they have recovered their ability to contract. These rejuvenated cells were observed to have reduced DNA damage, and enhanced cytoskeletal gene expression.\nThe results of this study were first published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on 29 April 2020.\nThe research team believes that their mechanical reprogramming approach can overcome the shortcomings of conventional rejuvenation methods, including generation of short-lived or oncogenic fibroblasts. These mechanically rejuvenated fibroblasts could potentially be used as clinical implants in regenerative medicine and stem cell engineering.\nRelated Regenerative Medicine Articles from Brightsurf:\nStem cells: new insights for future regenerative medicine approaches\nThe study published in Open Biology unravels important data for a better understanding of the process of division in stem cells and for the development of safer ways to use them in medicine.\nEngineered developmental signals could illuminate regenerative medicine\nFor a tiny embryo to develop into an adult organism, its cells must develop in precise patterns and interact with their neighbors in carefully orchestrated ways.\nA new discovery in regenerative medicine\nAn international collaboration involving Monash University and Duke-NUS researchers have made an unexpected world-first stem cell discovery that may lead to new treatments for placenta complications during pregnancy.\nNew research into stem cell mutations could improve regenerative medicine\nResearch from the University of Sheffield has given new insight into the cause of mutations in pluripotent stem cells and potential ways of stopping these mutations from occurring.\nKeratin scaffolds could advance regenerative medicine and tissue engineering for humans\nResearchers at Mossakowski Medical Research Center of the Polish Academy of Science have developed a simple method for preparing 3D keratin scaffold models which can be used to study the regeneration of tissue.\nNUS Medicine researchers can reprogramme cells to original state for regenerative medicine\nScientists from NUS Medicine have found a way to induce totipotency in embryonic cells that have already matured into pluripotency.\nA new material for regenerative medicine capable to control cell immune response\nScientists of Tomsk Polytechnic University jointly with the University of Montana (USA) proposed a new promising material for regenerative medicine for recovery of damaged tissues and blood vessels.\nOptoceutics: A new technique using light for regenerative medicine\nResearchers in Italy at IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia used visible light together with photo-sensitive and biocompatible materials to facilitate the formation of new blood vessels in vitro.\nMajor stem cell discovery to boost research into development and regenerative medicine\nA new approach has enabled researchers to create Expanded Potential Stem Cells (EPSCs) of both pig and human cells.\nSpinning-prism microscope helps gather stem cells for regenerative medicine\nPluripotent stem cells are crucial to regenerative medicine, but better screening methods are needed to isolate safe and effective cells for medical use.\nRead More: Regenerative Medicine News and Regenerative Medicine Current Events","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"di\u00b7\u200bplod\u00b7\u200bo\u00b7\u200bcus d\u0259-\u02c8pl\u00e4-d\u0259-k\u0259s\nd\u012b-\n: any of a genus (Diplodocus) of large herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs of the Late Jurassic known from remains found in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah\nRecent Examples on the Web Plus, a line drawing of a diplodocus, the dinosaur from which Diplo takes his name. \u2014 Jon M. Gilbertson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 June 2018 Although the replica of a diplodocus attained the status of an icon, the museum believed a real specimen better suited their mission to study and conserve the planet. \u2014 Leonore Schick, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2017 Although the replica of a diplodocus attained the status of an icon, the museum believed a real specimen better suited their mission to study and conserve the planet. \u2014 Leonore Schick, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2017 Although the replica of a diplodocus attained the status of an icon, the museum believed a real specimen better suited their mission to study and conserve the planet. \u2014 Leonore Schick, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2017 Although the replica of a diplodocus attained the status of an icon, the museum believed a real specimen better suited their mission to study and conserve the planet. \u2014 Leonore Schick, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2017 Although the replica of a diplodocus attained the status of an icon, the museum believed a real specimen better suited their mission to study and conserve the planet. \u2014 Leonore Schick, The Seattle Times, 13 July 2017 See More\nThese example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'diplodocus.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.\nborrowed from New Latin, genus name, from diplo- diplo- + Greek dok\u00f3s \"beam, especially one supporting a roof or floor, bar\" (perhaps, if original sense was \"something receiving\/accepting a load,\" nominal agentive derivative from d\u00e9chesthai, d\u00e9kesthai \"to receive, welcome, accept,\" going back to an Indo-European verbal base *de\u1e31- \"take up, accept, perceive\"); so named from the double chevron bones forming part of the caudal vertebrae \u2014 more at decent\nNote: The genus name was introduced by the American paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-99) in \"Principal Characters of American Jurassic Dinosaurs. Part I,\" American Journal of Science and Arts, 3rd series, vol. 16, no. 95 (November, 1878), pp. 411-416. According to Marsh (p. 414), \"It [Diplodocus] may be distinguished from the genera already known by the caudal vertebrae, which are elongated, deeply excavated below, and have double chevrons, with both anterior and posterior rami \u2026To the last character, the generic name refers.\"\nThe first known use of diplodocus was in 1884\nDictionary Entries Near diplodocus\nDiplodia\nDiplodus\n\"Diplodocus.\" Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/diplodocus. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.\nPost the Definition of diplodocus to Facebook Facebook\nShare the Definition of diplodocus on Twitter Twitter\ndi\u00b7\u200bplod\u00b7\u200bo\u00b7\u200bcus d\u0259-\u02c8pl\u00e4d-\u0259-k\u0259s\n: any of a genus of very large plant-eating dinosaurs known from fossils found in several western states of the U.S.\nMore from Merriam-Webster on diplodocus\nBritannica.com: Encyclopedia article about diplodocus\nJudge Surgeon\nAcrobat Firefighter","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Analyses & Alternatives FEATURED\nAlternatives & Analyses: PM Borisov avoids meeting the top US energy diplomat \u2013 the message and the consequences\n5th October 2020 5th October 2020 Analyses & Alternatives 0 Comments\nThe news of the failed meeting between the highest-ranking American energy diplomat Francis Fannon and the Bulgarian Prime Minister could mark a critical milestone in US-Bulgarian relations. Almost every time a top US energy envoy has visited the country, Borissov deemed it a must to receive them. His overwhelming interest and on-hand management of Bulgaria's energy projects substantiated the need to keep communication lines with Washington open. Suffice it to Google Borissov's rendezvous with Fannon's predecessors \u2013 Richard Morningstar or Amos Hochstein over the last ten years.\nFrancis Fannon's statement to the media, made after he met the energy minister, meant that he would not meet Borissov. Diplomatic courtesy has it that press avails follow meetings with the highest-ranking host to avoid misperceptions of disrespect and underline the direct exchange value.\nWhy did Borissov run away from the meeting with Fannon?\nFor the same reason, he panicked and ordered Bulgargaz's bosses to recall their proposal for a 20% gas price hike to the regulator in early September \u2013 instinctive fear that negative news after a possible meeting with Fannon could debunk the myth of his \"brilliant\" relations with America, refuting the parable of his boundless skills to sell Russian projects to the West, catalyzing the protests.\nPM Borissov attempted to play almost his entire arsenal of tricks. He attempted media control \u2013 the pro-government media virtually ignored this essential U.S. visit. Media censorship in Bulgaria is nearly universal and applies to internal opposition and the top energy representative of Bulgaria's most important ally.\nThe Bulgarian PM struck a deal with the first 8 F-16s, which secured him a White House visit. He tried the same trick by offering to buy eight new planes and 3D radars, ordered gas turbines for Turk Stream compressor stations from U.S. company Solar Turbines, worth more than USD 150 million, just as he had marketed the Belene NPP as enjoying US support for involving Westinghouse.\nThe issue at stake for the Bulgarian PM has always been the U.S.'s muted reaction to or ignoring his corruption and autocratic governance model.\nBoth attempts failed as Borissov's confidants never realized that when it comes to geostrategic priorities at a critical time and extreme confrontation with Russia, tradeoffs with the U.S. to appease Russia is a mission impossible, notably with shaky allies with backdoor links to Russia.\nUntil now, shared only in confidential exchanges, Washington's verdict was unequivocal \u2013 despite the different name, TurkStream is being built across Bulgaria and is a channel of corruption and dependence on Russia.\nWhat Fannon told Bulgarian reporters effectively wipes hopes that Borissov would escape sanctions and that the Kremlin and Gazprom would succeed in coming to an agreement with the White House on using Saudis as middlemen.\nSuch an observation is a no \u2013 brainer or at least not really an extreme foresight \u2013 the United States has consistently raised its discontent and opposition to TurkStream's twin \u2013 Nord Stream, risking a crisis in relations with its most important ally in Europe \u2013 Germany. What are the chances then for peripheral Bulgaria, which, under Borissov, has increasingly become is a political risk with inconsistent value as an ally.\nThese articles analyses and comments are made possible thanks to your empathy and contributions, which are the only guarantors of independence and objectivity in our work. The Alternatives and Analysis team.\nAs an experienced professional, the head of U.S. energy diplomacy did not emphasize the \"stick\" over the \"carrot,\" insisting that the imposition of sanctions is neither America's first nor preferred choice, only the end in the process of reconciling differences. It seems natural for allies to support NATO and EU's joint operations against the Kremlin as a primary opponent, denying a regional monopoly of Russian gas via the strategically important Turkstream.\nBulgaria's ruling class has overlooked an important aspect of the sanctions scenario's key line \u2013 the US Government does not even need to enforce them explicitly and target Bulgarian companies. Suffices to make sure that works and funding for TurkStream are not insured. The same applies to the U.S. gas turbines that could be delayed or altogether canceled, or the terms of credit become prohibitive due to excessively high political risk, which will be an accurate assessment.\nA problem with the open funding of project works will expose Gazprom's behind-the-scenes financing and the pivotal role of Russian companies and Russian suppliers involved in the project. From there on, the whole corruption pyramid of politicians and companies engaged in profit-sharing, passing on to Bulgartransgaz, a massive debt on the project, will emerge against a background of uncertain revenues.\nIn conclusion, the meeting-that-didn't-take-place dealt a lethal blow to Borissov's image as a proponent of Euro-Altantic values. Europe has already changed its tone towards his government and the model of governance. The United States has also made it clear that it no longer accepts Borissov-Peevski and Geshev's version as convincing evidence of a pro-democracy base, the rule of law, and NATO solidarity.\nOnce again, albeit in a discreet and indirect mode, Washington made it clear that it understands and shares the sentiment behind the anti-corruption motives of the protests \u2013 the \"glue\" that binds together the ruling class. The Bulgarian PM does not enjoy the West's unconditional support anymore.\nFannon's words will resonate painfully in domestic Bulgarian politics, especially among the pro-government \"rightist\" politicians and within the GERB party. Removing the pro-Western mask reveals what Borissov has always been \u2013 fundamentally and irrevocably dependent on the Kremlin.\nFollowing Fannon's visit, the cold shower is unlikely to sober up and trigger a convalescent catharsis in his \"rightist\" base, as most are materially motivated, not idealists. But the erosion in Borissov's support base is irreversible.\nSooner or later, they will have to admit \u2013 Borissov is a fake Atlanticist and democrat, his true nature is that of a Moscow stooge.\nIlian Vassilev\nThank you for your donnations via PayPal and bank transfers to IBAN BG58UBBS80021090022940\n\u2190 Alternatives & Analyses: Borisov's all out gamble to sell TurkStream to the U.S\nAlternatives & Analyses: Europe has its problems, Bulgarians need Self-Liberation \u2192\nAlternatives & Analyses: To not alienate voters, natural gas prices are likely to shoot up on the day after the elections\n29th March 2021 30th March 2021 Analyses & Alternatives 0\nWill Borisov attend the launching ceremony of Turk Stream \u2013 the geopolitics behind?\n5th January 2020 8th January 2020 Analyses & Alternatives 2\nAlternatives & Analyses: The analogous Kremlin has little against the digital Navalny\n23rd January 2021 1st February 2021 Analyses & Alternatives 1\nLatest Video Analyses\nCopyright \u00a9 2023 Analyses & Alternatives. 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{"text":"Home \u00bb World's youth take to the streets again to battle climate change\nWorld's youth take to the streets again to battle climate change\nWorld's youth take to the streets again to battle climate change\nYoung people around the world took to the streets on Friday to demand urgent action to avert disastrous climate change.\nThe strike takes place five weeks before the U.N. COP26 summit, which aims to secure more ambitious climate action from world leaders to drastically cut the greenhouse gas emissions heating the planet.\n\"The concentration of CO2 in the sky hasn't been this high for at least 3 million years,\" Swedish activist Greta Thunberg told a crowd of thousands of protesters in the German capital.\n\"It is clearer than ever that no political party is doing close to enough.\"\nDemonstrations were planned in more than 1,500 locations by youth movement Fridays for Future, kicking off in Asia with small-scale demonstrations in the Philippines and Bangladesh, and spreading throughout the day to European cities including Warsaw, Turin and Berlin.\n\"Everyone is talking about making promises, but nobody keeps their promise. We want more action,\" said Farzana Faruk Jhumu, 22, a youth climate activist in Dhaka, Bangladesh. \"We want the work, not just the promises.\"\nA landmark U.N. climate science report in August warned that human activity has already locked in climate disruptions for decades - but that rapid, large-scale action to reduce emissions could still stave off some of the most destructive impacts. read more\nSo far, governments do not plan to cut emissions anywhere near fast enough to do that.\nThe United Nations said last week that countries' commitments would see global emissions increase to be 16% higher in 2030 than they were in 2010 - far off the 45% reduction by 2030 needed to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.\n\"We are here because we are saying a loud 'no' to what is happening in Poland,\" said Dominika Lasota, 19, a youth activist at a protest in Warsaw, Poland. \"Our government has for years been blocking any sort of climate politics and ignores our demands for a safe future.\"\nhttps:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/worlds-youth-returns-streets-fight-climate-change-2021-09-24\/","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Centennial Asia Difference\nThe Centennial Group\nAsian Insights\nPublications & Books\nThe Asian Pulse\nRegional Heatmap\nAsk Manu\nIndonesia's Economy Shows Real Signs of Acceleration\nCentennial Asia > The Asian Pulse > Daily News > Indonesia's Economy Shows Real Signs of Acceleration\nCategory:\tDaily News\nEconomic data released so far in 2018 shows a pick-up in the growth of Indonesia's economy.\nThe government collected more taxes in the 1Q18 than it did in the same period in 2017, while the growing number of capital goods and raw materials suggest bustling investment and manufacturing activities. Motorcycle sales expanded at their quickest rate in four years in 4Q17, as purchasing power recovered across the country, in line with rising prices of the country's main commodities like coal and palm oil.\nFinance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said she estimates gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 5.2% in 1Q18, which would be the country's fastest expansion in the last four years.\nThe World Bank and the Asian Development Bank both expect the largest economy in Southeast Asia to expand by 5.3% in 2018, picking up from a near 5% pace in the past four years.\nTaxes and excises revenue jumped 10% to IDR262.4tr in 1Q18 from IDR237.9tr in 1Q17.\n\"The revenue shows encouraging growth as it also shows that our economic pulse is beginning to increase,\" Sri Mulyani said at a press conference in Jakarta.\n\"The government will continue to maintain this momentum, which I would say is on the right track.\"\nThe main source of the increase in tax revenue was attributed to Indonesia's commodities sector, which experienced price rebounds in 2017.\nA survey by Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia, showed that the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in Mar 18 was 121.6, still above the minimum confidence level of 100.\nPresident Joko \"Jokowi\" Widodo, who is up for re-election in 2019, went as far as reversing his policy in fuel subsidies to ensure cheap fuel and electricity until the end of 2019 and to support consumer purchasing power.\n\"Household consumption is expected to grow faster in 2018, as there will be momentum to boost it, such as regional elections and the Asian Games,\" said Mohammad Faisal, an economist at Jakarta-based research firm Center of Reform on Economics Indonesia.\nSeveral indicators in investment increases, such as imports of capital goods and raw materials, have also risen.\nIn 2018, the government will not hold back in spending on social assistance and on civil servants, who have not seen pay raises since 2016. The government hopes that it can help boost consumption ahead of Lebaran and the beginning of the school year in Jul 18.\n\"We hope there will be no [further external] shocks to help us maintain the momentum of the growing economy,\" Sri Mulyani said.\nExternal Link : http:\/\/jakartaglobe.id\/business\/indonesia-economy-shows-signs-of-acceleration\/\n'Asian Insights' provides perspective and commentary based on developments around the region on a weekly basis. To continue reading, please procure a subscription.\nGeopolitical turmoil \u2013 impact on Singapore and the SEA-region\nA GLOBAL RECOVERY IS UNDERWAY BUT HOW MUCH WILL IT BENEFIT ASIA?\nSHOULD INVESTORS FEAR A \"LEFTWARD\" TILT IN POLICIES?\n- Aug 19, 2020\nWhat is going to be New Normal\nhttps:\/\/t.co\/B5xQHRnEDd Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked four agencies to speed up their investigations i\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/HbcxqIKhz22 days ago\nhttps:\/\/t.co\/TmzMstayAB Credit growth fell to 0.46% y\/y in Nov 20, the slowest in more than 14 years, and could eve\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/jWhAUSWGfS2 days ago\nThailand: Speed up lese majeste inquiries: PM\nThe Philippines: Credit growth slowest in over 14 years\nCopyright \u00a9 2012-2020 Centennial Asia Advisors. All rights reserved.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"SAM Podcast\nBy Carly Randall\nSAM (the Section for Archives and Museums) is a special interest group within the Archives and Records Association. Our mission is to provide a focal point for people who are passionate about the intersection between archives, museums and galleries. We achieve this by providing training and learning opportunities for our members and by facilitating discussion on topics spanning the wide world of heritage.\nFind episode descriptions and full transcripts at: bit.ly\/ara-sam\nSAM Podcast (Episode 2): A Fair Exchange is No Robbery \u2013 Talking recruitment with Fair Museum Jobs\nLouise McAward-White from Fair Museum Jobs takes us through the good, the bad and the ugly of recruitment practices in the heritage sector. Louise explains the principles of the Fair Museum Jobs manifesto and how recruiters can use it to help bring fairness, transparency and inclusiveness to the heritage sector. She also provides advice for job seekers in areas including reading and understanding job specifications and how to negotiate pay and benefits with potential employers. This episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating the job market in the heritage sector, whether they be a recruiter or a job seeker. You'll learn why certain commonly used criteria in job descriptions can discriminate against potential applicants. You'll also receive concrete and actionable advice for crafting better, fairer and more effective personal specifications for heritage and other roles. Key topics covered: Jobs; Organisation; Interview; Sector; Applicant; Skills; Applying; Archives Jobs; Museum Jobs; Recruitment; Placements; Work; Institutions; Qualifications; Heritage Roles; Pay; Job Criteria; Salary; Job Descriptions; Advice; Fair Practice; Discrimination; Covid-19; Redundancy\nSAM Podcast (Episode 1, Part 2): Going Solo? Freelancing in Heritage\nAnita Hollinshead (Freelance Museum Consultant) and Victoria Stevens (Freelance Conservator) share their journeys as heritage freelancers and provide insight into the world of self employment in the arts and culture sector. This is the second and final part of episode 1. Part two of the interview focuses on managing money and on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected freelancers as individuals and as a community. This episode was recorded remotely in June 2020 using Zencastr.\nAnita Hollinshead (Freelance Museum Consultant) and Victoria Stevens (Freelance Conservator) share their journeys as heritage freelancers and provide insight into the world of self employment in the arts and culture sector. This is a two-part episode. Part one covers the stages of getting started as a freelancer in heritage, including the opportunities and the pitfalls. This episode was recorded remotely in June 2020 using Zencastr.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Krafty Kid Profile: Biggie\nIf you haven't checked out Biggie before, well, it's a good thing that you're reading this blog. I met Bridget this summer as she was setting up for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. I made the mistake of waiting until the end of the day to pick up one of her necklaces; they were gone, a true sign of good stuff. Take a look at where she gets her inspiration for her felted creations.\n-Bridget Hanson, 28, Grayslake, Ill.\nDo you have a traditional 9-to-5 job?\n-Nope.\nWhen did you first get into crafting and making? What type of activity was it?\nI guess I've been making things since I was a kid, like friendship bracelets, God's Eyes, finger crochet, and other random crafts.\nWhy did you become interested in making?\nI have always been drawn to fiber, textiles and color. It came natural to want to experiment with those, and to make them completely handmade. There are so many cheap, mass-produced items out there that aren't too happening. I sometimes find myself saying, \"If only this color was different, or they should have made it like this.\"\nWhat are your main products?\nMy main products are felted jewelry (earrings, necklaces) and handknit and felted bags, clutches and coin purses.\nIs this a full-time passion of yours, or something on the side?\nI'm trying to do it full-time.\nHow do you sell your goods? (Fairs, online, word of mouth, etc.)\nI sell my goods on my website, at fairs, and I also have items for sale at stores.\nWhat's the price range?\nAbout $14-$60\nHow long have you been doing this?\nAs a legal business\u2026 about two years.\nWhat kind of reactions do you get from customers?\nI get all kinds of reactions. Some people don't know what the heck it is, some really like it, and say it's very different, and some people don't say anything at all, but touch everything.\nWhy do you enjoy making?\nIt seems like that's always the hardest question to put into words. All I can say is I can't think of a better way to spend my time.\nWhat's the most challenging aspect of being a DIY business?\nBeing able to make a living at it is very challenging. Also, I usually end up doing a lot of trial and error when it comes to creating a new product. I want to make nice, quality products, and sometimes it takes a while to come up with the best materials or technique, but it's all still a lot of fun.\nWhat's been the most rewarding aspect of your craft?\nI guess making something that I like and others like as well. I like happy customers!\nDo you have any tips or suggestions for someone interested in launching\ntheir own line or simply interested in making for the first time?\nThere is a load of information on the Internet for someone who wants to start their own business. Sites like the Switchboards and Craftster are great forums of crafty types who are happy to share info on everything from taxes to supplies.\nWhat one toy would you love to see available in McDonald's Happy Meal?\nThat's a hard one. I think I'd like to see a little Amigurumi guy in Happy Meals.\nby Lish on October 11, 2006 \/\/ Categories: Inspiration \/\/ Share on","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"'Truth is the first casualty of war, they say. In fact, it's more often freedom and reason.' (Brendan O'Neill)\nI was wrong. I didn't imagine that Russia would actually launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine. I felt sick, shocked and dismayed as the news unfolded this week. I can only imagine how it must feel for Ukrainians to find their country under attack and for Russians to discover their country has started a war. I felt near-despair too as I listened to rhetoric in the UK Parliament and media in the immediate wake of the invasion, denouncing neo-fascist Russian nationalism and imperialism whilst, at the same time, silencing any voices of dissent here with words like 'appeasement' and 'treason'.\nThere are insights from various psychological fields that can help us, yet we know from arenas such as cognitive and human givens therapies that our receptivity and ability to reason is impacted profoundly when overwhelmed by feeling. Emotions like anger, resentment and fear are running high at the moment; and understandably so because this crisis and all that it could mean are very real and being experienced by real people, families and communities here-and-now \u2013 and that makes it hard to think clearly. Yet we must think, and pray, and act with wisdom, and quickly.\nI can only guess what's in Putin's mind. The geopolitical dimensions to this conflict are complex and well beyond my ability to know or understand. I can, however, speak as a citizen or the West. I spent many years working closely with an anti-Nazi activist in Germany. I learned that we need to pay very careful attention to the conditions in which otherwise insane decisions will appear and feel rational. Hitler and the Nazis were supported and elected in Germany by many with great enthusiasm against a specific contextual backdrop: in Gestalt psychology, the 'ground' that gives rise to a 'figure'.\nThe 'ground' out of which the current crisis has developed is very complex indeed. It includes: a long cultural history in Russia of autocratic leadership; the brutal and devastating Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union from (geographically) the West; a loss of Russian power and self-esteem following the collapse of the Soviet Union; the subsequent expansion of the NATO military alliance eastwards towards Russia's borders; the expansion of the EU economic block eastwards to (potentially) incorporate Ukraine; a corresponding and growing sense of vulnerability and resentment in Russia.\nDoes this suggest that the West has somehow caused the war in Ukraine? No. Correlation of these factors does not mean causation. Putin has made his own decisions. Does it suggest that the West has contributed to creating the conditions under which Putin's decision became more likely? That's a question I believe, in the midst of our justifiable outrage at Russia's unjustifiable actions, we would do well to consider with prayer, humility and critical reflexivity. We stand at the edge of a dangerous precipice and, to move forward, we need very different thinking to that which brought us here.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"ANOTHER CRISIS TEARING APC APART\nin Latest News, Nation, Politics\nSee the Explosive Letter from Oshiomole's Deputy Accusing him of attempts to Destroy APC: ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS\nOffice of the Deputy National Chairman (North)\nAPC AND Its FUTURE, LET US EXERCISE CAUTION\nWhen I wrote Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on the 28th May 2019 warning him of the dangerous direction the Party was heading, and the probable and compelling need for him to excuse himself from the office of the chairman, little did I know that the innocent suggestion would not only be treated with levity and disdain, but that it will incur his wrath.\nInterestingly, all the issues I raised in my said letter has come to pass. Till date, the Party, founded on the principles of constitutionalism and rule of law, is now subject of arbitrary administration, without regard for the dictates of the law. The ruling Party which ought to be a model for others in the upholding of the rule of law, is now the nest of lawlessness. The entire legal framework governing the party administration in Nigeria today, the Nigerian Constitution, the Party constitution, the Electoral Act and INEC regulations and guidelines are more honoured by the Party in breaches than obedience.\nTo buttress my above assertion, the following few examples will drive the point home. By (Article 9.1(ii) and 9.4 (i) of APC Constitution as amended, pages 6 and 8) every member will be registered at his ward when his or her name is entered in the register by the Ward Executives.\nMy understanding of this provision is that power in the Party is exercised bottom up! What this means is that every member of the Party is answerable to his constituency. Being a Party member therefore is a constitutional issue embedded in the membership Register.\nAlso, the Constitution of the Party stipulates a mandatory meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) every three months (Article 25 B (i) of APC constitution as amended.). This regular meeting is not only targeted at keeping the members abreast of developments, but ensuring collective responsibility of decision taken. By the combined effect of the above provision and Article 18 of the APC Constitution as amended).\nNEC is the main decision making organ after the convention, and shall meet every three months. The power to set up standing or ad-hoc committees of the Party is vested in the same NEC.\nIt will be recalled that part of my agitation in the period running from 2018 to 2019, was the need and request that both the screening and the selection committees ( Selection Committee being committee for primaries) be set up by the party. Rather than acceding to this imperative request, the Chairman chose to personally constitute both the screening committees for the Governorship and Senatorial elections, as well as the final appeals committee, all in violation of the extant constitutional provisions of our party vesting the power in NEC. To worsen the situation, and in violation of rule of natural justice, he made himself the Chairman of both Committees. It is this refusal to convene NEC to perform its role that has led the party to the comatose state it is now. My fear is, it is being repeated now for Ondo and Edo.\nAgain, the APC Constitution in Article 20 () (a) made it unambiguously clear, that All Party Posts prescribed or implied by this constitution SHALL be filled by democratically conducted elections at the respective convention (in the case of NWC or NEC) or congress (in the case of Executive Committees at State, Local Government or ward levels) et tal.\nThere is nowhere in that same constitution where it was envisaged that an officer of the party could be appointed by the Chairman nor the NWC.\nNot even NEC has the power to appoint any National officer of the Party in any capacity. Let me ask this simple question, what is difficult in organizing a mid term convention to elect the officers in line with the constitution so that even the officers will have confidence that they are elected like all other officers. The constitution of the the Party in Article 25 (A) (1) page 89 stipulates that there shall be a convention every two years. We had convention in 2018 and another one is due in 2020. What is the hurry in appointing an acting National secretary when we have the duly elected Deputy National Secretary who have been acting in that capacity since December 2018 in line with Article 14.4 of the Constitution on page 58?\nAll NWC Officers have Offices of their deputies to take charge of that office in the absence of the Principal, in consonance with article 14 of the constitution in its entirety. But what is happening to this Constitutional provision? Does it have a different legal interpretation? The self-imposed and the National Publicity Secretary, in a press statement stated that the National Working Committee had APPOINTED an acting National Secretary. How do you appoint? Are we still running a party with rules and regulations? This is now the pattern in the Party. Let me state unequivocally that any nomination signed by such acting National Secretary is a nullity and liable to be challenged by the opposition. Are we deaf and blind? Or is the Chairman finally out to inter the Party?\nWhat are the leaders of the Party doing in the midst of this anarchy? Are they all equally fed up with the seeming collapsing party in the hands of a politically injured person that seems to be nursing political revenge? The leaders need to take a stand so that the followers know whether the party is now either a jungle or that entity of our collective dream at the inception.\nMajority of the members of the party are already perplexed, disillusioned and some even weighing their options. A stich in time, I believe, saves nine!\nBy Article 2 of the APC Constitution, provides that Subject to the provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and any other laws for the time being in force in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the provisions of this constitution SHALL be SUPREME PROVIDED that where any rule, regulation or any other enactment shall, to the extent of its inconsistency, be null and void and of no effect whatsoever.\nThis document leaves no room for any form of aberration or brigandage.\nIn the light of the above, call on leaders of APC to urgently intervene to ensure the provisions of the Party constitution are adhered to and not further compromised. Let me state categorically that I have no political ambition beyond where I find myself and my interest, if I may state, is borne out of genuine intention to save the Party I laboured to build.\nWith regards to Ondo and Edo primary elections, there is already absence of transparency. The regulations issued that will guide the processes are already in violation of Article 20 (v) on page 76 of the APC constitution as amended where only the National Executive Committee is the only organ that SHALL approve such guidelines and regulations which includes the mode of nominating our candidates. I am crying for APC inside me!\nZAMFARA, HERE WE COME AGAIN!\nSenator Lawal Shuaibu Deputy National Chairman, North\nALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS\nNo. 40, Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria, apc.com.ng\nTags: APCBuhariPolitics","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"What is the population of the five boroughs of new york?\nThe estimated population of five boroughs of New York City in 2016 was 8.55 Million.\nThe Family people\nName the five boroughs of new york?\nGeography \u2022 3 Answers\nWhat are the five boroughs of new york?\nName the five boroughs of new york city?\nWhat's the five boroughs of new york city?\nWhat are the names of the five boroughs of new york?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Well Said: Alex Longo\nWell Said is the official storytelling podcast of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a new episode each week highlighting the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Carolina community.\nAs an incoming first-year student at Carolina, Alex Longo had a unique story. At age 13, he submitted a proposal to NASA's call for the location of the Mars 2020 Rover landing. By the time he was accepted to the university, he was preparing for the fourth and final NASA workshop to defend that landing site.\nScheduling interview\nResearch and question development\nExecuting interview, including studio setup and recording\nScript production\nHosting\/narration, including studio setup and recording\nAudio engineering and editing of the episode, including audio clean-up and music\nProducing written story to accompany podcast episode\nThis episode and all other episodes of Well Said are available on SoundCloud or wherever podcasts are played.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Fightback sees Jude's Power past St John's\nR\u00f3n\u00e1n Mac Lochlainn\nSPIRITED St Jude's recovered from a five-point deficit to pip Ballinteer St John's by 2-8 to 3-4 in a cracking F\u00e9ile na nGael Division 3 Final at Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon.\nThe Templeogue side, who had recorded comfortable wins over St John's, Good Counsel and St Sylvester's in the round-robin series before getting the better of Skerries Harps in the semi-final, were worthy winners for the manner of their spirited comeback.\nBallinteer, who won the Division 2 football final a fortnight ago, made a bright start and took the lead through a fine Iarlaith Mac Gabhann point in the opening minutes, but St Jude's took control as the half progressed with Kevin Treacy in inspired form at midfield.\nPoints from Matt Maguire and team captain Stephen Callanan were instrumental in them taking the lead and, despite a Brian Mannion goal after 15 minutes, St John's entered the interval trailing by 0-5 to 1-1.\nThe second-half was a more free-flowing affair and Ballinteer seized the initiative through a well-worked Se\u00e1n O'Brien goal five minutes into the half, but the Tymon Park club stayed in contention through a goal of their own from Colm Hayes minutes later.\nWith Enda Larkin, corner-back Andrew Lindsay and midfielder Kevin O'Connor all to the fore, John's continued to press and were rewarded with a Rob Aherne goal direct from a free to leave five points between the sides and Ballinteer with the distinct possibility of an elusive F\u00e9ile double.\nHowever, Jude's refused to accept defeat thanks largely to the efforts of Treacy, Callanan and Maguire as a late goal from Conor Power sealed a remarkable comeback.\nAnd, despite defeat, Ballinteer boss Ultan Mac Gabhann was not too despondent.\n\"First and foremost, it was a wonderful game of hurling and full credit to St Jude's for their great win,\" he said.\n\"It was a great experience for our lads to play in Parnell Park and we can't be too greedy after the footballers winning two weeks ago.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"How to turn your local bodega into an extension of your building\nJune 30, 2014 - 9:59am\nBy Lucy Cohen Blatter\nYour neighborhood bodega: home of cheap but mediocre coffee, occasional purveyor of really good sandwiches, and lifesaver for those late-night moments when another six-pack or bottle of Nyquil is in order.\nBut did you know that your corner store can also substitute for a doorman or storage room?\nThe best way to get this started, according to several bodega workers we spoke to, is to become a regular customer. The person behind the counter is way more likely to do you a favor if he's used to seeing your face, regardless of whether you're a big spender or not.\nHassan Salahi, who mans the register at Salahi Deli Grocery in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, for example, says you just have to ask, and he's likely to accept packages or hold keys for you, free of charge. (Customers have offered him tips before, he says, but he doesn't take them.) The only no-no for him? If a package is really big.\nOf course, not every bodega worker will do the same. Mo, who works at a bodega on the Upper East Side, says he's only held packages a couple of times for people \"I've known forever.\" Each time, they offered him about $5 as a thank you. Sometimes, he says, he'll hold a Sunday newspaper for someone he knows well, but he always insists they pay in advance, and bring their receipt with them. And the owner doesn't like when they accept packages from people, Mo says.\nA good rule of thumb is to make your favor as hassle-free as possible. Below, some examples of how you can take full advantage of the corner store:\n1. No concierge? No problem. Friendly bodega workers will often hold packages or dry cleaning for you until you get home from the office. This way no one at work has to know about your Zappos (and Gilt and Amazon....) obsession.\n2. Bypass that no-pet policy. If your building bans furry friends and you're craving a cuddle, many bodegas have resident cats you can befriend. You can't (and probably won't want to) take it home with you, but at least you can get a little dose of pet time.\n3. A built-in security guard. If you live on a non-doorman building and a block that's not too well lit, having a bodega downstairs can make you feel less isolated (many are open 24 hours). Also, chances are, if you know the people who work there, they'll keep an eye out for you.\nHere's what makes a great bodega -- and why you should care\nLiving next to an all-night bodega: Ear plugs, black-out shades and a little patience\namenities neighborhoods products, apps, & tech boards neighbors staff\nHow to sell your NYC apartment when you have left the city\nHow NYC sellers can adapt to the new normal: Brick Underground's best advice\nWant to buy an investment apartment to rent out? Here's what you need to know\nNY to see boost from Georgia wins, Dumbo leads in priciest sales, & more\nWhat is assessed value and how is it used to calculate a pied-\u00e0-terre tax?\nManhattan apartment sales fell record 54 percent during second quarter","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Manso Indians\nManso Indians. A Spanish word meaning \"mild.\" Also called:\nGorretas, by Zarate-Salmeron.\nLanos, by Perea (1632-33).\nManso Connections. The Manso belonged to the Tanoan division of the Kiowa-Tanoan linguistic stock.\nManso Location. About Mesilla Valley, in the vicinity of the present Las Cruces, N. Mex. The mission of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Guadalupe de los Mansos was founded among them but none of the native names of their villages are known.\nManso History. Shortly before the appearance of the Spaniards in their country, the Manso lived in substantial houses like the Pueblo Indians generally but changed these to dwellings of reeds and wood. They were relocated at a spot near El Paso in 1659 by Fray Garcia de San Francisco, who established the above-mentioned mission among them. The remnant of the Manso are now associated in one town with the Tiwa and Piro.\nPopulation. In 1668, when the mission of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Guadalupe de los Mansos was dedicated, Vetancourt states that it contained upward of 1,000 parishioners. Very few of Manso blood remain.\nDona Ana County NM, Las Cruces New Mexico,","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"'what happens to the hope at the end of the evening' or 'Watching me watching you!'\n'what happens to the hope at the end of the evening ', Tim Crouch and Andy Smith\nAlmeida Festival, Thursday 11th July 2013\nI loathed Tim Crouch's Royal Court show, 'The Author', back in 2009. I felt manipulated by someone much stronger and wiser than me. I felt abused and I felt very angry.\n'The Author' planted a number of actors in the audience and asked us, without the aid or relief of a stage (and action one-step removed), to imagine terrible horrors. It was the most gruelling night I've ever experienced at the theatre.\nToday, I look back on the white rage that 'The Author' sparked in me with fondness. I now believe the anger I felt was a mixture of confusion and shame and sorrow. Anger isn't really anger \u2013 it's just a mix of different emotions we haven't yet learnt to recognise.\nThe shame I felt was also accompanied by a new understanding about theatre; a recognition of the responsibility that we, the audience, share for what happens on-stage, as well as all that we see and allow in our own lives off-stage.\nThe responsibility which theatre invokes \u2013 and the collusive relationship between the audience and the actor \u2013 is interrogated brilliantly in Crouch's latest show; a two hander with Andy Smith, entitled 'what happens to hope at the end of the evening.' Ostensibly this is a very funny, emotional and unusual show about two old friends meeting up after a long time apart. But around this basic framework hover ideas about fractured intimacy, fading connections and ruptured responsibilities.\nThere's a lack of palpable effort to the performances, the script and direction. Karl Jones is an exceptionally patient director. He gently nudges away at us all night, allowing us to connect with the show on our own terms and at our own pace.\nA great deal of this piece is pure entertainment and involves a number of inspired rants from Tim Crouch about baby on board stickers, policemen, new age bollocks and engrained pretensions. Sometimes, Crouch's rants go so far that he runs out of scream and peters off into a girlie squeal. It's properly daft and not hugely taxing.\nIt is the gaps in between the main action that get one thinking; the staging, the structuring and the silences. The physical space separating the actors is fascinating. Crouch is all movement, expression and noise. He is in-role \u2013 as much as one can be when playing a version of oneself \u2013 and off-script, working within a set and existing only on-stage. He creates dynamism and dramatic texture; a sense of self-contained performance, which sets apart the stage and the audience.\nAndy Smith, who plays Crouch's friend, acts as a bridge between the audience and the stage. He sits on a chair, apart from the set, and reads from a script. Much of the time, Smith reports quotes and theories directly to the audience. At certain moments, when a wedge has been driven between the two friends, Smith narrates actions directly to us; 'I tell him he can sit on a step outside' or 'I tell him to take his coat off.'\nWe slide between sides \u2013 team Crouch and team Smith \u2013 governed by forces beyond our control. The way these two act, involving or distancing us, changes our function as an audience. It is not something that we control and, yet, for some reason, we occasionally feel guilty.\nThis distance between the two friends on stage dances mischievously about the entire production. It is there in the different space and temperament these two occupy \u2013 and it is also there in the huge silences that punctuate the script. These silences are filled with anger or regret or lost time these two will never share. ('I wait for my friend. My friend is late.') Again, these silences are something that we \u2013 the audience \u2013 feel part of.\nWith every silence, Smith looks \u2013 neutrally \u2013 out into audience. An odd feeling of responsibility creeps amongst us. Are we the time and life and distractions that came between these two intimate friends? Or are we the very force that brought these two together? A great swell of contradictions rises up, playing with us, jostling us and involving us.\nTheatre itself begins to materialise as an important presence in both the performers' lives and our own. The idea of life as isolation, as computer screens and wired connections, starts to shade the script. The opportunities for real human contact are dwindling. Theatre is one of the few mediums that will continue to bring people together in a real space, in real time. We all have a responsibility to keep creating and sharing this space together \u2013 no matter how conflicted a space it might be.\n'Little on the inside' review or 'Red raw screams ...\n'Hush' review or 'If a show falls over but no one ...\n'Watch iT' review or 'I think we should go on a br...\n'Talk Show' review or 'I think we need to talk.'\n'The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable' review or 'I ...\n'The American Plan' or 'The Master Manipulator'\n'Circle Mirror Transformation' review or 'Anyone f...\n'what happens to the hope at the end of the evenin...\n'Untitled Matriarch Play (or seven sisters)' revie...\n'Taming of the Shrew' and 'Twelfth Night' review o...\n'Fences' review or 'I'll huff and I'll puff and I'...\n'Our Town' review or 'Why oh why haven't I seen mo...\n'Julius Caesar' review or 'A bloodbath in the cour...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Heavy Civil\nPrecast Advantage\nTindall Advantage\nT-SLAB\nTindall Awarded Contract for RagingWire's Ashburn Data Center Campus Expansion\nTindall Corporation was recently awarded a contract to produce the precast concrete components for RagingWire Data Centers' new campus expansion in Ashburn, Va., the #1 data center market in the world also known as \"Data Center Alley.\" This project for RagingWire, one of the most successful data center companies, further establishes Tindall as a key supplier to data center construction projects.\n\"As a major global player, RagingWire is rapidly expanding its portfolio of data centers that deliver the best possible solution of power, cooling, networking and security \u2013 at a price point and rapid delivery their hyperscale cloud and large enterprise customers require,\" said Greg Force, President and CEO of Tindall. \"As the provider of the precast concrete structure, we are excited to be part of the team building its next world-class facility in the heart of Northern Virginia's famed Data Center Alley.\"\nTindall will be working on two new data centers within RagingWire's fenced, secure, 78-acre Ashburn Data Center Campus. The campus is planned for seven interconnected buildings with over 1 million square feet of space and 100+ megawatts of power. The VA4 Data Center, with 250,000 square feet of space and 32 megawatts of power, is planned for customer availability in mid-2019 joining the VA3 Data Center both located on the Ashburn Data Center Campus.\n\"RagingWire has a legacy of excellence that spans nearly 20 years based on the highest standards for data center efficiency, economy and performance,\" said Kevin Dalton, RagingWire Senior Vice President of Construction and Critical Facilities Engineering and Design. \"We trust the engineers at Tindall to exceed our expectations on all fronts.\"\nThe Tindall Virginia Division plans to construct 516,000-square-feet of total precast for the structures' flooring and roofs, including over 1,600 pieces on two levels. Tindall has partnered with Holder Construction, Corgan Architects and AG&E Structural Engenuity to complete this project.\nThese new Ashburn data centers will add to RagingWire's extensive data center portfolio that includes three additional data centers in Ashburn, three massive data centers in Sacramento, Calif., a 42-acre campus in Dallas, Texas, a new four-story data center construction project in Silicon Valley, Calif., and a 19-acre property in Chicago for future development.\nTindall Corporation's Tim Welborn Promoted to Plant Manager\nJoel Sheets of Tindall Corporation Appointed as Secretary\/Treasurer of NPCA\nTindall Corporation Contributes to Coker Structure Project for Valero Energy Corporation\nGet the latest Tindall news.\n\u00a9 2021 Tindall Corporation.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Governor Cuomo Announces Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO\nTOP Governor Cuomo Announces Confirmation of Tom...\nGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the confirmation of Thomas F. Prendergast to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) by the New York State Senate. Mr. Prendergast served for more than three years as president of MTA New York City Transit, which runs the subway and bus system in New York City, and for six years as the President of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). He has served as the MTA Interim Executive Director since January 1, 2013. He replaces Joseph Lhota.\nTom Prendergast has a proven track record of leadership and transportation expertise, especially when it comes to the managing the vast transportation network of the MTA, Governor Cuomo said. As Interim Executive Director, Tom was vital to the recovery of the MTA after Superstorm Sandy and he will continue to play a crucial role in making the MTA more modern, efficient and storm ready. I look forward to Toms continued success in running the nations largest transportation system.\nI am grateful that Governor Cuomo has entrusted me with the responsibility of leading the largest transportation agency in North America, Prendergast said. The MTA faces enormous challenges to continue improving service while cutting costs and rebuilding stronger after Superstorm Sandy. Leading the MTA through these challenges is critical to the lives of millions of New Yorkers and the future of the New York economy. Governor Cuomo has repeatedly demonstrated his strong support for the MTA, and I deeply appreciate this opportunity.\n\"In nominating Tom Prendergast, Governor Cuomo has chosen a well suited and uniquely qualified individual to lead the MTA, the nation's largest mass transit system. Mr. Prendergast's extensive professional experience, both within the MTA and in other public and private sector transportation positions, will serve him well as he addresses the numerous issues and challenges facing the MTA. I congratulate Chairman Prendergast and look forward to working with him in his new position,\" said Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., Chairman of the Senate's Transportation Committee.\nIn 2011, the Governors MTA Search Advisory Committee conducted a national search to find and recommend the most talented candidates to lead the MTA. Mr. Prendergast was highly recommended by the Committee, and Committee members were consulted in his nomination that was announced today. The advisory committee was composed of leading public transportation experts and management professionals in the public and private sectors.\nMr. Prendergast is a career public transit officer and former MTA executive who was appointed President of MTA New York City Transit in November 2009. Prendergast, then the CEO at TransLink in Vancouver, B.C., returned to New York and took office December 1, 2009.\nA native of Chicago, with a systems engineering degree from the University of Illinois, Mr. Prendergast began his career at the Chicago Transit Authority in 1975. From there, he joined the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC, then moved to the New York City Transit Authority in 1982 as Assistant Director of System Safety. In 1984, he was named Chief of the TAs System Safety Department. In 1987 he became Staten Island General Manager, and in 1989, the agencys Chief Electrical Officer. Then in 1991, he was named Senior Vice President of the Department of Subways.\nIn 1994, Prendergast left Subways SVP office at Jay Street in Brooklyn to become President of the Long Island Rail Road. In 2000, he left the public sector to work as a consultant in transportation. Over the next eight years, he worked on numerous project and program management assignments in the UK, North America and Asia. He returned to the public sector in 2008 with his move to TransLink, Vancouvers public transportation system.\nWe are pleased Governor Cuomo has named such an esteemed transit professional to lead the agency that is responsible for keeping the New York economy moving, said Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City. We look forward to working with Tom to continue improving the MTA network and spurring growth in New York.\nThe MTA couldn't be in better hands. Tom Prendergast is the consummate transportation professional, and New Yorkers should be happy that Governor Cuomo has put him in charge of the engine of New York's growth, said MTA Vice-Chairman Fernando Ferrer. I have been deeply impressed with his knowledge, his skill and his leadership in my time working alongside him at the MTA, and I am confident he will do an outstanding job confronting the many challenges facing the MTA.\n\"Tom's decades of running transit systems makes him an outstanding pick to be the Chairman and CEO of the MTA,\" said Gene Russianoff, staff attorney for the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign, a transit riders group. \"Throughout his time in New York, he's been responsive and accessible to us and our colleagues who work to represent the needs of transit riders.\"\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO Chinese.pdf\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO Spanish.pdf\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO Russian.pdf\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO Haitian Creole.pdf\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO French.pdf\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO Korean.pdf\n06.20.13.rel_.Confirmation of Tom Prendergast to Serve as MTA Chairman and CEO Italian.pdf","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Dr. Amvrossios \"Ross\" Bagtzoglou, Head of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Dr. Bagtzoglou received his Ph.D. from the University of California \u2013 Irvine in 1990 and joined UConn in 2002. Earlier in his career, Dr. Bagtzoglou was an assistant professor at Columbia University and a Senior Research Engineer at Southwest Research Institute. He has published more than 60 refereed journal papers and received almost $3M in grants during his academic career. Dr. Bagtzoglou is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on inverse methods for groundwater pollution source identification. He serves as Associate Editor of Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment and has served as Associate Editor for Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering, Water Resources Research, Environmental Forensics, and Journal of the American Water Resources Association. The 80,000 member ICE is a qualifying body, a center for the exchange of specialist knowledge, and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the civil engineering profession worldwide. Founded in 1818, it was granted a royal charter in 1828 with the aim to \"foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering.\"\nDr. Mun Y. Choi, Dean of the School of Engineering and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Dr. Choi joined UConn in 2008 after serving previously as Department Head of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for Research at Drexel University. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1992. Dr. Choi has made significant contributions to the understanding of microgravity droplet combustion and development of new experimental techniques for accurate soot measurement that are widely used in the fire and combustion research. He has also developed and led innovative programs for undergraduate and graduate teaching, K-12 teacher and student outreach to enhance diversity, leadership in Pi Tau Sigma, and development of national graduate fellowship programs. In 2011, Governor Dannel P. Malloy appointed Dr. Choi a Board Member of Connecticut Innovations, and the same year, Connecticut Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams appointed him to the Board of the Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority. He was elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering in 2009. Dr. Choi will step into the role of Interim Provost at UConn on June 1, 2012. The new class of Fellows includes 137 new inductees; just 3,200 of the society's 120,000 members hold the rank of Fellow.\nThe work of Dr. Bryan Huey (Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering) and three members of his research team, Drs. R.N. Premnath, S. Lee and N.A. Polomoff, was featured on the cover of the April 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. Their paper, entitled \"High Speed SPM Applied for Direct Nanoscale Mapping of the Influence of Defects on Ferroelectric Switching Dynamics,\" reviews the team's development and application of high speed atomic force microscopy techniques to investigate the switching process in data storage materials. Dr. Huey notes that the paper documents the highest spatial and temporal resolution of directly observed switching steps, the fastest images published to date, the first mapping of nucleation times and growth velocities crucial to the switching efficiency, the observation of fatigue caused by multiple switching events, and measurement of the spatial and energetic distribution of defects that influence switching dynamics including grain boundaries, indentation sites, and microcracks.\nThe scans appearing on the cover (R. Nath, B. D. Huey) show ferroelectric domain evolution during polarization cycling between [001] and [001 \u0305 ] orientations, taken from 256 consecutive High Speed SPM images of a PZT thin film (3 \u00b5m x 3 \u00b5m, 3 seconds per frame).","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"\u200b\u200bVANZI\nbrokering the Governance Framework for the\n3D Geo-referenced Digital Built & Legal Environment (3D Geo-DBLE)\nHistorical Intent\nVANZ does NOT denote a 'single operating system or platform' or 'central control'.\nInstead, it aims to unite the very wide range of government, industry, research and community interests under a common Legal Framework across Australia and New Zealand - to deliver a seamless virtual world that mirrors BOTH the physical attributes and legal entitlements of the real world.\nAt base, it reflects a simple principle: \"That, as far as possible, each person and organization should have the same rights in VANZ (the 'Authorised Virtual World'), as they have in regard to the real-world property that VANZ models\".\nThis principle is capable of being applied across all jurisdictions in all countries. If enacted globally, it will mean that people who understand their property rights, responsibilities and restrictions in the Real World, can readily translate them into the 'Authorised Virtual World'.\nThe very real alternative, is the explosive development of new legislation in every jurisdiction (not just in Australia and New Zealand, but globally), aimed at trying to separately regulate different 'bits' of the virtual world to protect privacy and security, and to clarify liability. Under this 'nightmare scenario', everyone would have to deal with a whole new set of laws that differ within every jurisdiction that may also conflict with and confuse rights, responsibilities and restrictions in the real world. \u200b\u200b\n'Property' is a legal construct that is applied to 'physical' objects. The aim is to apply the same construct in the same way to the equivalent 'virtual objects' in the 'Authorised Virtual World'.\nJust as the existing legal framework leaves people free to conduct their own affairs in the real world with greater security, privacy and certainty, than without it - so the proposed VANZ Framework aims to give people the freedom to conduct their own affairs with more security, privacy and certainty in the virtual world - than without it.\nIt also provides a Secure Data Holding and Access solution in the form of a Network of Data Banks charged with holding all 'property-related' information 'in perpetuity' (on behalf of property owners and the community) - subject to a single National Regulator.\u200b\nBy establishing the notion of an 'Authorised Data Bank', it becomes easy to determine what is the 'Authorised Model' to which the relevant rights, responsibilities and restrictions apply, namely: 'that represented by the data deposited in an Authorised Data Bank that uniquely describe specific attributes of the physical world'.\nThe Framework is also expected to dramatically reduce costs and complexity in all facets of 'property-related' activities, as well as providing a focus for the development of integrated processes and software solutions.\n\u00a9 VANZI","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Nigeria News Local news\nCoronavirus: Osun govt bans public gatherings in mosques, churches others\n9 months ago read comments by Jerrywright Ukwu\n- The Osun government has ordered the closure of all public gathering in the state\n- The ban will affect churches, mosques, night clubs and schools\n- The ban takes effect from Friday, March 20 till further notice\nThe Osun government has ordered the closure of all public gathering including churches, mosques and schools in the state to avoid the spread of coronavirus.\nThe order was contained in a statement on Thursday, March 19 by the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola and sent to the media by his spokesman, Ismail Omipidan.\nAccording to the statement, the ban takes effect from Friday, March 20 till further notice.\nGovernor Oyetola bans public gatherings in mosques, churches others amid coronavirus.\n\"As a responsible and responsive government that places premium on the well-being of its people, we will protect our citizens from potential and actual threats,\" part of the statement read.\nThe federal and many state governments have been taking precautionary actions, including shutting down public spaces to curb the dreaded coronavirus.\nUniversity of Ibadan asks students to immediately vacate campus amid coronavirus spread\nThe federal government recently shut down three international airports as part of its strategic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus across the country.\nThe airports are; Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, Kano; Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu; and the Port Harcourt Airport, Rivers.\nPAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update\nRecently, the government gave a directive to airlines operating international and regional flights in the country to commence the implementation of the use of yellow card as a requirement for travel.\nA letter from the office of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was distributed to the affected airlines after the directive came from the federal ministry of health.\nAlso, the government banned all travels outside the country by officials of ministries, departments, and agencies until further notice.\nThe move was announced by the secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha at the end of the inaugural meeting of the presidential task force for the control of the viral disease.\nFG shuts down three Nigerian international airports to curb spread of coronavirus\nThe presidential task force also advised Nigerians to cancel all travels abroad especially to all high-risk countries.\nAlready, Nigeria has placed restrictions on travel to worst-hit countries as the world continued to battle the global pandemic.\nIn a related development, a Nigerian military hospital in the nation's capital, Abuja has been giving out free hand-sanitizers to residents.\nThe National Defence College clinic in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has been handing out the sanitizers to people for free as many stores in the city hiked the prices of hand sanitizers and face masks in the last few weeks.\nNAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better\n\u0421oronavirus: 6 outrageous lies about the disease | Legit TV\nOsun StateFederal Government Of Nigeria\nPregnancy test Is danielle cohn pregnant","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Updated 11 September 2003\nWhen it comes to the events of September 11, 2001, there are two relevant concerns. One is the mental anguish of those survivors who are now experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) in any number of its myriad forms, and who at the same time are finding little or no relief from traditional medical and psychiatric therapies. For some of those individuals, a distinctly alternative view of P.T.S.D. -- and a simple therapy which may be of enormous benefit -- is perhaps relevant and could be beneficial in dealing with the trauma. The process is similar to one used with Vietnam veterans who are a part of a large group of survivors still suffering from the aftermath of that ill-fated war.\nThe second aspect of 9-11-2001 concerns the host of conspiracy theories which have already appeared on the scene. Such theories, if deemed viable, are likely to cause further anguish in the survivors, because many of these theories have challenged the Bush Administration's official party line of arch-enemy, Osama Bin Laden, being responsible for the events of September 11th -- along with every other dictator and government that the current administration doesn't particularly like (and for whatever reason).\nIt is noteworthy, for example, that according to a June 25, 2003 report by CNN.com plans were underway to kill Osama bin Laden prior to 9-11-2001. Predator drones had spotted him as many as three times, but the Bush Administration had not made any decisions on who should carry out the mission. One wonders, on the one hand, why Osama would have been out and about on the last days before the attack if he was in fact a key player in the planning of the attacks. On the other hand, why was the administration so slow in dealing with the issue? Was it because they couldn't decide who would run the mission -- the CIA or the Pentagon? That's it?\nAnother more serious theory includes the plausible Saudi and Pakistani connections [Time Magazine, September 8, 2003, page 36 and July 21, 2003, page 62], in which high ranking members of both governments knew that an attack was scheduled for 9-11-2001. Another rather scary scenario is inevitably revealed when the Timeline for the events of 9-11-2001 are examined in detail. A major concern is the extent to which high ranking members of the government and defense agencies were unavailable to take action just when the highjackings were first underway. See, for example, http:\/\/emperors-clothes.com\/indict\/911page.htm.\nThe problems associated with quick and dirty analyses -- particularly those designed to allay fears no matter what the facts suggest -- are numerous. Shwa has a relatively exhaustive description of all the relevant facts and despite its apparent anti-Semitic slant, its report must be given a degree of credibility. While the entire scenario is indeed \"stranger than fiction\", the fact that the authors believe there was complicity on the part of the Israeli government is not in and of itself anti-Semitic. The Israeli government, for example, does not speak for all Jews -- and not necessarily even those living in Israel. A challenge to the Israeli government, then, is not necessarily anti-Semitic.\nA second excellent website on the subject is the Information Clearing House, where Walter E. Davis, PhD presents complete and compelling evidence for complicity at the highest levels of the American government. Dr. Davis' argument is that the various reports by different committees and agencies are woefully inadequate. For example, \"The report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is believable unless you are seriously interested in the truth. Under more careful scientific scrutiny, it does not answer some very important questions.\" This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with FEMA.\nThe Wall Street Journal [1], meanwhile, has noted that conspiracy theories are getting an in depth hearing in Germany and other countries. Andreas Von Bulow, for example, has as his thesis: \"The U.S. government staged the Sept.11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington to justify wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is a tentative theory, he admits, based mostly on his doubt that Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terrorist group launched the attacks. 'That's simply something that is 99% false.'\"\nOne might be tempted to ignore such theories on the basis that they are from some nut or crackpot out to make a name for himself -- and probably should be treated by a specialist in Psychoceramics (the study of crackpots). Mr. Bulow, however, is a former German cabinet minister, and his book was published by one of the \"country's most prestigious publishing houses.\" Simultaneously, other German authors and broadcasters are making similar claims. As Mr. Bulow said, \"If we are being asked to participate in a new world war that's going to last years, then I expect that the cause of [the Sept. 11 attacks] be explained in the minutest detail.\" [1]\nOne of the more incriminating and recent challenges concerning a Bush Administration complicity comes from Michael C. Ruppert (\"from the wilderness.com\") who goes far beyond the LIHOP (\"Let It Happen On Purpose\" suggestion) to the charge that the Vice President of the United State, Richard Cheney, orchestrated and controlled any possible response by the U.S. defensive agencies to the airplane hijackings -- even to the point of ensuring that plans were made ahead of time to prevent their being available to respond in sufficient time to make a difference. In effect, Ruppert's charge is that Dick Cheney (and supposedly others) aided and abetted the hijackers in their murderous plans. Mr. Ruppert is not alone in making such charges.\nSuch a discussion is obviously somewhat extreme. But in Mr. Ruppert's address to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco (August 31, 2004) -- and in his forthcoming book -- the investigative journalist makes an extremely credible and intelligible case. The complete address is included on his website, and is ABSOLUTELY MUST READING FOR ANYONE who thinks of themselves as moderately intelligent or responsible for avoiding being labeled \"willfully ignorant\". If you don't read this with an open mind, you really shouldn't be voting in the coming election. (And if you're a citizen of Tasmania, you probably shouldn't be voting in the American election either.)\nSuccinctly, Mr. Ruppert's argument comes down to this:\n1) The world's oil reserves are now peaking, and hereafter we can expect to pay ever increasing prices for rapidly diminishing reserves. Furthermore, any country without access to oil is in for some serious economic dislocations and\/or instability.\n2) The Dominionism Neo-Conservatives in the Bush Administration --in their quest to ensure the United States, England, and Israel have access and control of oil and the pipelines between oil fields and the US Navy-controlled high seas -- staged the 9-11-2001 horror in order to justify invading and attacking both Iraq and Afghanistan (the latter which lies between the oil-rich Caspian Sea and those friendlier nations adjacent to the sea). Saudi Arabia, the obvious heavy in the selection of suicide terrorists was spared an invasion by virtue of the fact that they are already in Bush's camp. [There is also the possibility of an invasion of Iran shortly after the election if Bush wins. Kerry has already charged that Bush is delaying calling up yet more National Guard troops until after the election.]\n3) Vice-President Dick Cheney staged and orchestrated military exercises which confused and distracted any possible response which might have prevented the hijacked airplanes from reaching their target, and furthermore was in Command Central in order to thwart any rational response to the hijackings.\n4) The so-called 9-11 Commission was a joke in that testimonies were ignored and new timelines inserted to make the Commission's case for non-involvement by the Bush Administration officials. Furthermore the Commission was made up of the same neo-conservatives who were responsible for the disaster in the first place. At least one honest member resigned in protest at the Commission's proceedings.\nMr. Ruppert's thesis is thus in accord with Mr. Bulow, Dr. Davis, and so forth and so on. Much more to the point is the fact(s) that their charges, evidence, and logical analyses are much more credible than anyone in the Bush Administration or their supporters in the Congress and elsewhere have presented as an alternative.\nWhat are we to make of this? First of all, we need to read the referenced websites and press reports. We might then make conclusions as to their credibility. In doing so, we also need to consider the ingredients of any case against an accused. These necessary prerequisites include means, opportunity, and motive. The means is pretty clear in that the U.S. government is enormously powerful and includes many members who are devilishly clever. As Joe Klein [2] has said in connection with the election and simultaneous libel against John Kerry, \"There are all sorts of theories for Bush's recent success. The Republicans are brilliant and brazen demolition experts. The Democrats play hardball at the peewee-league level.\"\nAs for opportunity, there are numerous very willing and very enthusiastic individuals who are willing to go for the seventy virgins in the afterlife by martyring themselves in a blow against the allegedly Satanic U. S. Government. Again the resources of the United States seems more than sufficient to provide both means and opportunity.\nIf the means and opportunity are clear, then what is the motive? Greed, oil, money, status, and\/or power just for the sake of power? Quite possibly, any or all of these is sufficient to motivate the individuals involved. But there is perhaps a more fundamental reason. It is not beyond belief that Ashcroft, Bush, Chency, [the ABCs of the Axes of Evil], Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, et al -- the neo-conservative Dominionists -- are acting for reasons that to them are entirely laudable and necessary. Each and everyone of them may see themselves as American patriots in the best sense of the word.\nIs there a possible justification for the actions of the ranking members of the Bush Administration -- which at the very least, constitutes aiding and abeting terrorists to commit the horror of 9-11-2001? if a 'yes' sounds unbelievably crazy, bear with me for just a moment.\nWhat might be construed as treasonable activity in the extreme by any reasoning individual may actually constitute deeds which were undertaken by people who genuinely believed they were doing the right thing. We're not even talking about greed and just getting rich -- which may be part of it (certainly Dick Cheney's forte). But greed is not the whole story. We're talking about a President of the United States, his closest advisors and high-ranking members of the government -- along with the cooperation of the governments of England and Israel -- taking an extreme course of action in order to preserve his (and their) countrys' future strength and prosperity.\nThe fact these individuals believe that the ends justifies the means -- no matter how horrific the means -- is simply their belief in Dominionism and the concept that they are somehow immune to the morals and ethics of lesser beings. They may not be particularly religious, but are more than willing to use religion as a tool in their personal quest. In a dog eat dog world, the Bushites come off sounding like just the thing many people in the United States and elsewhere want -- to be in the school yard with the toughest, meanest bully as your personal friend (or paid protector).\nMr. Ruppert's thesis, for example, -- that the world is facing the end of the oil age and the overriding concern is with ever diminishing oil supplies -- is that it behooves the biggest kid of the block -- i.e. the U.S.A. -- to step in and be sure it and its closest friends (i.e. England and Israel) have primary access to the black gold which fuels their economies. If this must be done by a force of arms, fine. If this involves the loss of thousands of lives, okay. Just as long as the U.S.A. can continue to fuel their Hummers and SUVs at a reasonable cost. And from a political viewpoint, doing what makes the voting citizenry happy -- even if that same citizenry would be horrified at the chosen means to an end. In this case, the launching of an invasion against any country which figures prominently into the oil equation is entirely justified. Iran, please take note.\nA curious aside is that Mr. Ruppert's speech was to the Commonwealth Club -- a group composed of Elitists -- elitists in the strongest sense of the word. These are the powers that be. These are also the people -- as Michael Moore so cleverly reported in his movie, Fahrenheit 911 -- who President Bush thinks of as \"his base\". They represent the people who President Bush will always want to keep on his side, no matter what.\nNow one might be tempted to think that these movers and shakers might be just a tad upset at the revelations Mr. Ruppert and others have foisted upon them. But then again, perhaps they don't care. They may even agree with the Bush-Cheney plan to invade whoever and whenever there is oil to be controlled and brought home. The Elitists, for example, may have no compunction about using American troops as just so much cannon-fodder in order to maintain their status. It's not like a member of the Elite need actually find themselves in harm's way by joining a fighting unit [just as President Bush has so dramatically the potential for avoiding any semblance of actual military service]. After all, it is very likely that the most important thing to any member of the true elite is to remain a member of the true elite. How better to do this than ignore Mr. Ruppert's claim that the basic problem is that our unlimited economic system is diametrically opposed to limited resources. As long as one has the money to pay for declining resources, there is no real problem.\nThe more fundamental moral and ethical difficulty is that the Bush Doctrine of taking whatever will make America stronger -- and at whatever cost to those \"others\" who are the taken from (not to mention the \"others\" of the U. S. military and its civilian contractors) -- is that it assumes that these \"others\" are different, somehow inferior, and more likely to be equated with the domestic animals one uses for work and sport. The Bush Doctrine supercedes any possibility of living a moral, ethical life and assumes that business being business, it's better to steal from the other guy than reduce one's own standard of living.\nA basic question is that given the premise that the Bushites may have staged, aided and abetted the 9-11-2001 disastor, how many less-than-elite members of the American public (as well as anyone else who hopes to ride the US coattails to the Land of Oil) would be willing to overlook the means by which the end is being achieved.\nTo this end, a poll is being conducted, which will establish the relative merits of nine different responses to the details of this webpage. The 9 responses are detailed at Poll 911, and consist briefly of:\nNot Convinced:\n1) Denial: The idea of any complicity by the Bush Administration in the attacks of 9-11-2001 is unthinkable and ludicrous.\n2) Qualified Denial: The idea of any complicity by the Bushites -- while being feasible in a Machiavellian atmosphere -- is still not acceptable as being the truth.\n3) Jury Still Out: The idea of complicity is believable, but there is insufficient evidence (even after reading the above links with an open mind) to conclude that there was indeed conspiracy by high ranking American officials.\nPreponderance of Evidence -- The evidence is sufficient to bring about a verdict against the Bushites on the basis of the preponderance of evidence (which may include circumstantial evidence). This leads to the following:\n4) Comfortable: The Bushites actions were probably necessary and in that case acceptable in order to maintain the current standard of living in the USA and in nations friendly to the nation.\n5) Quandary: It may be true, but there seems no way to do anything about it.\n6) Activist: It may be true, and we need to first better understand what has happened, and then as necessary do something about it.\nBeyond a Reasonable Doubt -- The evidence is sufficient to bring about a verdict against the Bushites as guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This leads to:\n7) Elitist: Grow up! It's the way of the world, and as long as it benefits us, leave it be.\n8) Bewildered: We may be convinced, but we still can't figure out what to do about it.\n9) Anarchist: It's time to bring the perpetrators to justice and we're going to do everything we can to do just that!\nMake your vote count! Go to and participate in Poll 911. It's just chance to vote without the specter of hanging chad, disenfranchisement, and so forth and so on.\nIn the interim, for those in the Quandary and Bewildered categories, there are the legal actions in progress. Ramsey Clark for example has allegedly launched an official indictment of Bush, Cheney, Powell, Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, Franks, Tenet, Bremer, et al. Separately, various 911 victims have filed RICO Case lawsuits, while others are lobbying for more answers and simultaneously passing on the filing claims for the Feinberg Fund. The New York Press, for example, reports that while 2,851 claims have been filed for relief -- which requires signing off on any future litigation against the government -- 125 claims remain outstanding. These people appear to want answers to what really happened before giving away their rights to take future actions against any possible wrongdoers.\nThese litigants would appear to have ample justification if only because of the serious failures on the part of the government to act. There is, for example, the report in the LA times alleging that \"Rumsfeld and Bush Failed Us on Sept. 11\". This is probably not a big surprise to many people.\nIt is likely that what happened on that horrific day will not be revealed for some time to come. But there should be at least an earnest attempt to delve into the evidence, keeping an open mind as to the culprits, and ultimately allowing the true circumstances and reality of what happened lead us to the bad guys (or gals) who actually perpetrated this attack upon the American Republic, liberty in general, and any and all foreign countries with access to oil. Every lead should be considered, every possibility investigated, and every reasonable alternative to the party line researched thoroughly.\nAny such investigation must consider the timeline of 9-11-2001 events, and include complete candor by the Bush Administration. But as Time Magazine [3 February 2003] noted, \"One panelist, Tim Roemer, a Democrat who just retired from Congress, complained in a statement he issued last month as a member of the House-Senate panel that the congressional probe suffered because such officials as Donald Rumsfeld, Colin Powell, John Ashcroft and Condoleezza Rice 'were not questioned directly about issues related to the Sept. 11 attacks.' A Rumsfeld spokesman refused to 'speculate on what participation will be extended' to the commission.\"\nThe official 9\/11 Probe was never encouraging, of course. $3 million had originally been allocated to the effort, while its chairman, Thomas Kean, was asking for $12 to $15 million. All of this, of course, is far less than the $50 million allocated for the space-shuttle catastrophe probe! [Time Magazine, March 10, 2003, page 16] And considering the political leanings of most of the members of the commission, there was never any real hope for anything of real substance to arise from the undertaking.\nOne example of the potentially hopeless nature of the 9-11 Commission's task is the satirical view of Truthout.org. Styled as the Transcript of Bush\/Cheney Testimony Before 9\/11 Commission, it provides a believable -- which is the scary part -- story of what might be happening at the highest level of government.\n[Actually, the really scary part is General Norman Schwartzkopf's statement regarding forgiveness for the 9-11 perpetrators: \"I believe that forgiving them is God's function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting.\" This Neanderthal, grotesque view is similar to one used in the Albigensian Crusade -- or perhaps more accurately, the Albigensian Massacre. When asked about sparing the innocent and how to identify them, the Pope's emissary replied, \"Kill them all; let God sort them out.\" So when the actual terrorists do arrive on your door step, assume they will be using the same logic and compassion that General Norman Black Head has used.\nAny discussion of the fall-out of 9-11-2001 must include: 1) the deleterious and seriously negative effect on the exercise of Free Speech, 2) a Shredding of the Magna Carta and violations of the Constitution for the United States of America in terms of freedoms and rights being trampled upon by so-called security measures -- including the designation of Enemy Combatants for anyone considered a threat (political or otherwise), 3) the ominous establishment of A Shadow Government and 4) another conspiracy theory to get your attention: LIHOP!\nIt cannot be stated or emphasized too strongly that freedoms and rights given up in times of crisis seldom if ever return to their full strength after the crisis subsides. It is one thing to \"circle the wagons\" when danger threatens. It is quite another to never again resume the journey, and instead build structure upon structure at the site of the first attack, and thereafter expend all of one's energies in the simple maintenance of the structure (see the discussion on Entropy). I.e. it's okay to react to a threat, but not to become reactionary to the point of immobility.\n\"Those who give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.\" -- Benjamin Franklin, November 11, 1755.\nYet another theory -- which is gaining considerably backing and which has the potential for considerably more credibility -- is described in an essay by Michael Meacher, a member of the British Parliament and Environmental Minister from May 1997 until June 2003. This ranking member of the British government cannot be so easily dismissed as many might wish. His essay entitled \"This War on Terrorism is Bogus\" is included herein (as a separate webpage) in its entirety (and as received via e-mail on 9\/6\/03). It's worth taking the time to read! Meanwhile, for an American perspective, William Rivers Pitt, editor of truthout, has written his similar views in \"I Believe.\" This is also a must read!\nAnd while you're at it, keep in mind that Karl Rove, President Bush's chief political advisor made a special effort to ensure that the G.O.P. presidential convention for 2004 would be held in New York City in order \"to capitalize on the memory of 9\/11.\" Rove even made sure that the convention was held late in the political season in order for the kickoff of the President's campaign \"to coincide with the two-year anniversary of the tragedy.\" [Time Magazine, May 5, 2003, page 35] Have these people no shame? [Based on the events of the intervening year between updates, obviously not.]\nOf course, they may still represent a substantial majority. As of late 2003, they have managed to keep 7 of 10 Americans believing that Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the 9-11 attacks, even though there has never been any proof of a link between the two. This understandably caused a reaction from the Washington Post in an article by Dana Milbank and Claudia Deane, entitled \"Hussein Link to 9\/11 Lingers in Many Minds.\" One can only marvel at the willful ignorance of so many people.\nAnother extremely responsible and insightful observer is Stratfor.com. A world observer and think tank, with proven intelligence and analysis, Stratfor has developed a well-earned reputation for excellent work. Thus, it is perhaps sufficient, for the present, to leave the subject of 9-11-2001 with a Stratfor.com report which originated very quickly after the event. The report is included here in its entirety.\nMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM\nS T R A T F O R THE GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANY http:\/\/www.stratfor.com\n11 September 2001; The Intelligence Failure; 1745 GMT, 010911\nBy George Friedman\nAs of this moment, what is clear is that a substantial number of civilian aircraft were hijacked this morning by pilots with sufficient ability to maneuver those multi-engine aircraft into collisions with major buildings. The flights originated at a number of airports. Each incident required the presence of at least one and probably more hijackers, each prepared to die in the attack.\nMounting an attack of this sort is not simple. In the case of the World Trade Center, the collapse of the towers indicates massive delayed explosions. This means either the planes were loaded with explosives or that massive explosive charges were planted in the buildings to go off later. This is supposition, but a secondary explosion is a necessary factor for explaining the collapse. [emphasis added]\nThis means many individuals had to be involved in the operation. There had to be a coordinated effort spanning several continents, timed to occur at roughly the same time. At best guess, dozens of people had to be involved. Messages had to flow, coded or otherwise. Yet no human intelligence sources appear to have been among or near the conspirators. No significant messages were intercepted or decoded.\nFor U.S. intelligence to have missed an operation of this magnitude indicates one of two things. First, the competence of U.S. intelligence is overrated or the willingness of policymakers to heed warnings has declined. In either case, the system is badly broken. Alternatively, the sophistication of terrorist counter-intelligence has improved to such an extent that the prior level of expertise bought to bear is simply no longer sufficient.\nWhether we are facing a decline in U.S. intelligence capability or an increase in counter-intelligence blocking the United States, Sept. 11, 2001, will go down as one of the major intelligence failures in U.S. history.\nGeorge Friedman is the founder and chairman of STRATFOR.\nAustin Office: 700 Lavaca, Suite 405, Austin, TX 78701; Phone: 512-744-4300; http:\/\/www.stratfor.com\/media; Understand the globe, with intelligence.\nCopyright 2001, Strategic Forecasting, LLC\nBefore leaving this incredible subject, it is worthwhile to take the incredibility into one higher level. Dean Radin, in the IONS Noetic Sciences Review [3] has discussed the possibility of a Global Consciousness, and one which can be evaluated in part by the use of Random Number Generators to take advantage of the quantum physics which describes a 'nonlocal entanglement'. In other words, populations as a whole or even nature itself may be influenced in mind-boggling ways by dramatic events in the world.\n\"One possibility is that the act of observation induces biases in the underlying probabilities of random events. The data also indicate that mind-matter interaction effects do not appear to be bound by the ordinary constraints of time and space.\" \"It seems increasingly likely that ordered mind is somehow reflected in the physical world.\"\nBell curves are routinely developed by such things as Random Number Generators. \"The mind-matter interaction hypothesis is formally tested by examining whether RNG outputs deviate from chance expectations from just before an event of widespread interest to a few hours afterwards (which ensures that the data examined fully cover the event of interest.\"\n\"Over a period of eight hours, starting about two hours before the first jet hit the World Trade Center tower, the bell curve became too 'flat' (hinting at the possibility of a grand premonition), and then rebounded to become too 'thin', somewhat analogous to how a physical bell acts when hit hard by a mallet. The magnitude of the bell curve's 'ring' on this day was larger than that observed on any other day in the four-year...\" database.\nAlso\u2026\"On the evening of September 11, 2002 , the New York lottery drew the sequence 9-1-1 .\" While this sequence had occurred five times in the previous 5,000 drawings (the chance probability of any given three number sequence being 1 in 1,000), this would not have implied anything, except it only occurred in New York, and not other lotteries. But the apparent affect of the preoccupation with the anniversary date\u2026 ?\n\"For a week before September 11, 2002 , the winds near New York City were calm, averaging about five miles per hour. On September 11 around 9 AM , the winds in the bay near Long Island suddenly shot up to over 45 miles per hour.\" In New York City as well as Dulles Airport near Washington, DC, \"both locations experienced a sharp change in both barometric pressure and wind speed, starting around 9 AM on September 11, 2002 .\" \"There was no rain that day; just a clear blue sky and a wind that came out of nowhere.\"\nFor further reading, a conspiracy-oriented compilation of numerous articles on 9-11-2001 is available at: http:\/\/emperors-clothes.com\/indict\/911page.htm.\n[1] Ian Johnson, \"Conspiracy Theories About Sept. 11 Get Hearing in Germany\", The Wall Street Journal, September 29, 2003.\n[2] Joe Klein, \"All You Have to Do Is Believe,\" Time Magazine, September 20, 2004. [Considering the timing of this update, is this hot off the press or what!]\n[3] Dean Radin, \"For Whom the Bells Toll; A Question of Global Consciousness,\" IONS Noetic Sciences Review, #63, March-May 2003.\nPrivacy Redistricting A Case for Free Elections Counting\nVotesBenjamin Franklin The (9) Supremes Justice, Order, and Law\nState of the Union and\/or The Perils of Democracy\nPoll 9\/11 and\/or Do the Ends Justify the Means\nHomeland InSecurity This War on Terrorism is Bogus\nFree Speech and\/or Preemptive Rule\nShredding the Magna Carta\nEnemy Combatants A Shadow Government LIHOP\nPolitics Makes Strange Bedfellows Oil Wars Bush Wars\nFree Speech The (9) Supremes The Halls of SCOTUS","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"US: Tesla sees profit mid-year\nTesla Motors has said it should be profitable by mid-2009 and that it has sold out of its Roadster model until early November.\nTesla CEO Elon Musk said in a newsletter the company would soon be sold out of all of its planned 2009 production of the US$109,000 battery-powered Roadster despite \"some cancellations due to buyers experiencing personal financial difficulties.\"\nMusk also said the privately held car maker expects to unveil its new four-door sedan, called the Model S, on 26 March, according to Reuters.\nMusk also said the US Department of Energy had told Telsa it expects to disburse funds from the automaker's $350m loan application for the Model S within four to five months.\nThe loan should help the company start production in 2011 as planned, Musk wrote.\nAs a \"gesture of gratitude for their early support\" Roadster owners would get a $10,000 discount off the price of the Model S and automatically be first in line to buy one of the sedans.\nLast month Tesla announced that it was working with Daimler on an electric version of the Smart minicar, the report added.\nTesla recently was reported to be in \"late-stage\" negotiations for an undisclosed site to build the Model S with an announcement expected soon.\nAutomotive Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top Themes in Q1 2022 - Thematic Research\nG8 Countries Hybrid and Electric Cars Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026\nG8 Countries Car Manufacturing Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026\nTop 5 Emerging Countries Hybrid and Electric Cars Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026\nNorth America (NAFTA) Hybrid and Electric Cars Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026\nRoadster Inc\nTesla LLC\nDepartment of Energy, Odisha\nMercedes-Benz Group AG\nTesla Inc","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Law Meta\nLaw Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for legal professionals, students, and others with experience or interest in law. It only takes a minute to sign up.\nHow can the US House of Representatives transition to be elected by proportional representation? Would editing \"PL 2 USC 2c\" work?\nHere is context for my question: I am a student studying political science. I am researching policy that could be used to dismantle the stranglehold that the Democratic and Republican parties have on American elections. In some ways it seems that our national electoral system is engineered for the success of only these two parties. In recent years, some ideas have been floated to make third party campaigns more viable, such as ranked choice voting. However, maybe I think these ideas don't go far enough to dismantle the two-party system. Let's say I have one objective: Transition the United States House of Representatives to be elected by a system of proportional representation. This applies only to the US House, not the Senate, not state assemblies, not anything else. Just the House of Representatives.\n(Here is my understanding of proportional representation, I would love more insight: Proportional representation is an electoral system used by democracies all around the world, but not by the United States. We use a \"first-past-the-post\" system to elect representatives. In proportional representation, everyone within a state would vote for a party, not a candidate. Let's say, in the state of Colorado, the Democratic Party gets 35% of the vote, the Republican Party gets 35%, the Libertarian Party gets 15%, and the Green Party gets 15%. Each of those parties would get a number of Colorado's US House seats proportional to their share of the vote. For example, the Libertarian Party would get 15% of the seats.)\nSo my objective is to transition the House of Representatives to a system of proportional representation. To my understanding, our \"first-past-the-post\" system is federally reinforced, since \"PL 2 USC 2c\" mandates that representatives be elected via single-member districts. As far as I know, as long as these single-member districts exist, we cannot have proportional representation.\nWhat is \"PL 2 USC 2c?\" What does it mean? What does it legally mandate?\nWhat is the legislative process for overturning or editing an article of public code like \"PL 2 USC 2c?\"\nCan it be edited to let states choose how to elect their representatives, so that proportional representation can be implemented on a state-by-state basis?\nAre there Constitutional obstacles to proportional representation and specifically to editing \"PL 2 USC 2c\" in this way?\nObviously, in practice, these proposals would be met with resistance from legislators, and accomplishing this would be a bureaucratic nightmare. I am not interested in hearing about those kinds of obstacles, I am simply wondering if this can be accomplished legally. Thank you all so much.\nconstitutional-law\nus-constitution\nJulian CooperJulian Cooper\nI'm voting to close this question because it belongs on politics.stackexchange.com\n\u2013 BlueDogRanch\nSep 7, 2020 at 20:39\nCongress can change the laws almost as it wants. Only other laws and the constitution restrain it.\n\u2013 Trish\n@BlueDogRanch While the OP's long-range objectives appear to be political action, the question ultimately focuses on the legal and constitutional particulars of House membership, in particular the selection thereof.\n\u2013 zibadawa timmy\nWhat you describe is one method of doing proportional representation. It's not, for example, the method we use here in Ireland (PR-STV). The PR-STV system does not encode political parties as part of the process of election the way your method does.\n\u2013 TRiG\nOne thing that's probably worth noting is that the current size of the House is set by federal legislation. From about 1920. The constitution would place an upper limit of about 10,000 members in the House at current population levels. A lot of the issue could in principle be resolved by simply increasing the size of the House. There's a lot of room between 435-ish and 10,000. Simply doubling the House size or thereabouts would probably do wonders for a lot of perceived problems, including the Electoral College.\nIn each State entitled in the Ninety-first Congress or in any subsequent Congress thereafter to more than one Representative under an apportionment made pursuant to the provisions of section 2a(a) of this title, there shall be established by law a number of districts equal to the number of Representatives to which such State is so entitled, and Representatives shall be elected only from districts so established, no district to elect more than one Representative (except that a State which is entitled to more than one Representative and which has in all previous elections elected its Representatives at Large may elect its Representatives at Large to the Ninety-first Congress).\n2 United States Code \u00a7 2c.\nWhat is \"PL 2 USC 2c?\"\nFirst of all, it is 2 U.S.C. \u00a7 2c, not \"PL 2 USC 2c\" which mixes two ways of citing to statutes PL for \"Public Law\" is used with a public law number to identify the Act of Congress by which a provision was enacted (and sometimes additional Public laws amend a statute). 2 U.S.C. \u00a7 2c means \"Section \"2c\" of the Second Title of the United States Code\" which is a codification of all public acts passed by Congress and still in force of general applicability.\nWhat does it mean? What does it legally mandate?\n2 U.S.C. \u00a7 2c mandates that for years after the effective date, when a state with two or more members of Congress draws Congressional Districts after a U.S. Census that it must do so into single member districts.\nIt does not mandate a \"first past the post\" voting system (also called a plurality vote system) and indeed, some states (e.g. Louisiana) have a system in which a winner in a Congressional district must receive a majority to win in the first round, and if that does not happen there will be a runoff between the top two finishers in the first round, and one state (Maine) has ranked choice voting in single member district Congressional races.\nThere is some dispute over whether systems like ranked choice voting count as proportional representation. They do not cause political parties to receive seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them. But they do eliminate spoiler effects which strongly discourage the formation of third-parties in the U.S.\nIt can be changed by an ordinary law passed by majorities in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate in identical form and not vetoed, or vetoed and then overridden by a two-thirds majority in each house of Congress within the time allowed by the U.S. Constitution.\nYes. Generally one says that one \"amends\" a statute, however, rather than \"editing\" it.\nNo. As long as proportional representative is only within the Congressional seats allocated to a particular state, there is no Constitutional obstacle. But, a national scale proportional representation system would pose constitutional issues.\n2 U.S.C. 2c was enacted in order to end the previously common practice of having multi-member districts in which you could vote for as many candidates as there were seats available at large, with the highest X vote getters in the X member district winning. When people vote on party lines, that causes the party with majority support to get all of the seats in the multi-member district much as the plurality winner in a state in all but two U.S. states in Presidential elections gets 100% of the electoral college votes in a state.\nBut, the drafters of 2 U.S.C. 2c underestimated the potential for gerrymandering to circumvent the benefits of having single member districts.\nedited Sep 8, 2020 at 17:08\nohwillekeohwilleke\nRe But, the drafters of 2 U.S.C. 2c underestimated the potential for gerrymandering to circumvent the benefits of having single member districts. The drafters of 2 U.S.C. 2c forgot about a very important unwritten law, the Law of Unintended Consequences.\n\u2013 David Hammen\nSep 8, 2020 at 4:08\nSo it sounds like, in the past, the US has already had multi-member districts, and if, at that time, states had chosen to use STV or similar, the US would have gotten proportional representation with no significant constitutional issues.\n\u2013 James_pic\nNote that several states effectively can't have multi-member districts under current law, since they only have one representative and the Constitution requires that \"Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State\" (14th amendment.) The size of the House of Representatives would have to be substantially increased to get multi-member districts in all states\u2014which is something that Congress could in principle do.\n\u2013 Michael Seifert\nThe ongoing attempt to switch the presidential election to a national popular majority vote (end running the intent of the electoral college by getting states with >50% of the EC votes to agree to assign their electors based on the national rather than in state results) would cover at least some of the same Constitutional issues that a national voted proportionally elected Congress would raise. A yes to the former wouldn't necessarily mean that the latter could go forward without problem; but if the former's ruled unconstitutional, I don't see any path for the latter without an Amendment.\n\u2013 Dan Is Fiddling By Firelight\n@DanIsFiddlingByFirelight I assumed OP meant proportional within each state's delegation (and that also seems to be what this answer is assuming,) not proportional across the entire country. The latter would almost certainly require an amendment to the Constitution.\n\u2013 reirab\nThanks for contributing an answer to Law Stack Exchange!\nLaw Stack Exchange is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized advice from a qualified legal practitioner. Communications on Law Stack Exchange are not privileged communications and do not create an attorney-client relationship.\nDoes the House of Representatives need a full-House vote to authorize a subpoena during impeachment?\nAre there any legal theories under which New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation state primary law could be upheld or struck down federally?\nIs this scenario for Trump reversing the election legally sound?\nDoes a politician's promise to \"overthrow\" the current system and replace it with a \"Socialist World\" rise to treason?\nCould a US state allow non-citizens to vote in presidential elections?\nWhat triggers a contingent election?\nIf HR51 (admitting DC as a state excluding a \"Capital\" area for federal buildings) were passed, would the \"Capital\" be entitled to 3 electoral votes?\nIf a House member is barred from the House for not wearing a face mask, does that House member's constituents lose their representation in Congress?\nIs voting in the House of Representatives automatically postponed if the Speaker of the House is unable to attend due to sickness?\nWhat happens if no one gets 270 electoral votes in the U.S. presidential election and the Congress fails to elect a president and vice president?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"60 second interview with Roger Gherson, Gherson Solicitors\nIn our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Roger Gherson, principal solicitor at Gherson Solicitors about the importance of the independent judiciary and achieving the impossible.\nTell me about your role.\nI'm the principal solicitor of Gherson Solicitors, established in 1988. I established and run a practice, Gherson Solicitors, which specialises in UK immigration (including Tier 1, Tier 2, Investor, Entrepreneur and spouse visas, EU residency and all other aspects of immigration law) nationality, asylum, extradition, human rights, sanctions, Unexplained Wealth Orders and white collar crime. In addition, I'm a partner in Discreet Law, a practice that offers General Counsel advice to clients.\nHow has the private client industry changed?\nAs we deal largely with foreign clients, we see first hand the results of the harsher regulatory environment and the institutionalised xenophobia demonstrated by governments on both sides of the political spectrum for short-term political gain. The consequences of these policies will cost the economy dearly by deterring wealthy foreigners from moving to the UK and investing here. The latest proposal is a foreigner's tax on residential property. The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has until recently left many EU citizens in the dark about their future immigration status in the UK. This now seems to have finally been settled but the lack of planning and strategy by this government has been unconscionable. The rapidly changing Immigration Rules are a nightmare and have been criticised by both the judiciary and the Law Commission.\nWhat lessons have you learnt?\nThe justice system still works at a time when the political system appears to be under strain and losing all credibility. The integrity and independence of the judiciary in this topsy-turvy world of fake news and political spin doctors is more important than ever to provide some form of stability.\nTell us about interesting client instructions.\nI've been fortunate to be instructed on a number of very interesting cases in the UK and abroad. These have all involved intriguing characters and stories. Sadly, many of the most interesting cases I have handled must remain confidential. The firm's recent successes in the EU Court in defeating a number of sanctions imposed on individuals by the EU were particularly rewarding. I have also recently been instructed in the first Unexplained Wealth Order case, which has attracted a large amount of publicity.\nWhat challenges do your clients face?\nThe pressures of moving to a new country, settling their children in schools and adjusting to life in a new and often unwelcoming environment remain. In addition, many of my clients face hostility from countries they have fled and the attendant pressures of attempting to resolve their status in the UK often whilst continuing to run major business operations.\nWhat's the most rewarding aspect of your role?\nGaining the trust of my clients, living up to their high expectations and achieving the desired result, whatever it takes.\nWhat's the best piece of advice you've received?\nTake nothing for granted and don't accept the precept that 'it can't be done'. I work very closely with a top team of barristers and we have all collectively, over the years, dealt successfully with some very challenging matters. Some of the most satisfying cases are the cases that first seemed impossible.\nWhat was the last book you've read?\nThe Battle of Bretton Woods: The book covers the famous 1941 conference at the Mount Washington Hotel. The negotiation changed the balance of power and the political landscape of the world and led to the liberalisation of the world's financial system. It's a fascinating account.\nWhere was the last place you travelled to for work or pleasure?\nSweden for pleasure over the December break. After London the countryside was a welcome respite with long walks and the occasional jog.\nHow do you relax after a long day?\nThe gym or a run. Dinner with whichever family member is around.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Earl \"Trey\" F. Sundmaker, III, Founder\nEarl \"Trey\" F. Sundmaker, III is the founder and managing member of The Sundmaker Firm. Trey has over 17 years experience protecting creditor's rights and litigating commercial, products liability, medical malpractice, insurance defense, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and general casualty cases. He has also handled over 10,000 Bankruptcy matters for financial institutions in Louisiana and Texas.\nLicensed in all Louisiana & Texas Courts & Arkansas Federal Courts\nGregory J. Walsh, Partner\nAt The Sundmaker Firm, Greg Walsh's practice is generally focused on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on creditor's rights, secured transactions and foreclosures. He represents local and national financial institutions in consumer and business bankruptcy proceedings, and in associated adversary proceedings, in Louisiana and Mississippi. Greg also represents clients in foreclosure proceedings involving real and personal property; commercial loan transactions; life, health and disability insurance claims; and lease and contract disputes.\nLicensed in all Louisiana & Mississippi Courts\nArthur S. Mann, III\nMr. Mann has focused his efforts under the general heading of business law with particular emphasis in the fields of creditors' rights, foreclosure law, and commercial litigation. He has also developed a significant portion of his practice in the areas of commercial loan transactions, asset-based lending negotiation and documentation, and creditors' rights in bankruptcy court proceedings throughout Louisiana. Other areas of his practice include corporate formation and governance; mergers, acquisitions and sales; and wills and estate administration.\nBeverly Cahill, Partner\nMs. Cahill manages the firm's Dallas, Texas office. She has extensive experience in collections and loan workouts, general counsel work, commercial and post-judgment collections, consumer litigation, creditor's rights\/bankruptcy, real estate litigation and trusts and estates. As a Texas native, Ms. Cahill is committed to her community as a civic leader and volunteer.\nLicensed & has Experience in all Texas State & Federal Courts.\nThe Sundmaker Firm, L.L.C.\n1027 Ninth Street \u2022 New Orleans, LA 70115\n3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 600 \u2022 Dallas, TX 75204\n321 S. Boston \u2022 Tulsa, OK 74103\nAll designs \u00a9 Copyright 2020 Sundmaker Firm. Site by Deep Fried Advertising","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"November 2017 Volume XLVI \u2022 Number 10\nMemorial Players Present A Christmas Carol\nCast member John Lisch with co-director Darren McGregor\n\"Bah, humbug!\" and \"God bless us, every one!\"\nWho does not recognize the exclamations made famous by Scrooge and Tiny Tim in Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol?\nA Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who hates Christmas. Scrooge is visited by four ghosts, first his former business partner Jacob Marley, followed by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Their visits transform Scrooge into a kinder, gentler man, with a genuine concern for the business of mankind.\nWatch and enjoy his transformation in the Memorial Players' production of A Christmas Carol, opening in Bolton Hill Friday night, December 1.\nResponding to the appalling living and working conditions of the urban poor, especially children, Dickens wrote his novella over the course of six weeks in the fall of 1843. Set squarely in the mid-nineteenth century London where it originated, Romulus Linney's adaptation preserves most of Dickens' language and text.\nDirected by Darren McGregor and Rina Steinhauer and produced by Kristine Smets, the play, like the novella, is full of wit and satire, both vivid and immediate. Even though the play will transport the audience into the past, they will be reminded that the problems of homelessness, inadequate education, and incarceration are still ours. Nothing in Dickens is out of date.\nThe cast includes many well-known faces from Memorial Players' past musicals and dramas. Set design is by John Seeley, costumes by Tita Rutledge, props by Maggie Blanck, light and sound design by Daryl Beard, and poster by Lynne Menefee.\nA Christmas Carol, like all Memorial Episcopal productions, is admission-free, but good-will donations are always welcome. Performances will be presented at Memorial Church, on the corner of Lafayette and Bolton streets.\nPerformance dates:\nFriday, December 1, 7:30 pm\nSaturday, December 2, 7:30 pm\nSunday, December 3, 3:30 pm\nSunday, December 10, 3:30 pm\nProducer Kristine Smets and co-director Rina Steinhauer with Lisch at Festival on the Hill.\nPre-show receptions are held in several of Bolton Hill's beautiful Victorian residences before each show. They're a great way to donate to Memorial Players and to meet other members of the Memorial Players community. Attendees enjoy food and refreshments and receive a VIP card that guarantees a reserved seat near the front.\nClick on the date to purchase tickets online for one of the receptions held at the following homes:\nFriday, December 1: home of Paul Seaton and John Seeley, 217 Bolton Place. Co-hosted by Nirina Randrianarivelo. 5:30 to 7 pm (show starts at 7:30 pm).\nSaturday, December 2: home of David Bielenberg and Greg Trimble, 1406 Bolton Street. Co-hosted by Melanie Alfano. 5:30 to 7 pm (show starts at 7:30 pm).\nSunday, December 3: home of Beth Frederick & Don Palmer, 1307 Bolton Street. Sponsored by MRIA's Social Action Task Force. 1 to 3 pm (show starts at 3:30 pm).\nFriday, December 8: home of John McLucas, 1314 Bolton Street. Co-host by Lee Bowers. 5:30 to 7 pm (show starts at 7:30 pm).\nSaturday, December 9: home of Michael Booth & Kristine Smets, 1308 Bolton Street. Co-hosted by Sallye Perrin. 5:30 to 7 pm (show starts at 7:30 pm).\nNo reception for the final matinee on Sunday, December 10, so just come to the 3:30 pm performance.\nFor more information, visit Memorial Players online here or call Paul Seaton, 410-615-4532. A Christmas Carol is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, In\u200bc., New York.\nTree Pit Project Makes Trees, Kids Happy\nThe Humble But Useful Silver Maple\nToilet Paper Drive and Bake Sale Score for Samaritan Community\nFestival on the Hill Produces Fun and Funds\nLeaf Collection Season Has Begun\nMRIA Supports Neighborhood Charging Station for Electric Vehicles\nDwell on the Past to Make a Better Future\nDemolition Complete at Madison Park North. What's Next?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ameobi proud of Toon start\nRosicky defiant after goal row\nOdemwingie keen to kick on\nOdemwingie came in for criticism from fans after Nigeria's recent failure to qualify for the African Nations Cup. Albion head coach Roy Hodgson then hinted the player tried to blame injuries if he was struggling for form and left him out of the starting line-up for yesterday's game against Wolves at The Hawthorns. But Odemwingie came off the bench and scored a superb second goal in the Baggies' 2-0 win which moved them out of the bottom three of the Barclays Premier League. Odemwingie said: \"I worry about the team a lot and he (Hodgson) has noticed that I am a sensitive person. \"I do worry about the team and my performance. \"I had to take in stuff that I didn't really like to hear this week from here and there. \"But this situation has also taught me that sometimes you have to let things pass, just concentrate on your work and keep going.\" Odemwingie, Albion's top scorer with 15 goals last season, is hoping the derby win will kickstart his and the club's season. He said: \"I could feel the importance of this game from the first day I arrived back from the national team, with the way the fans were talking about it. \"I knew it was a big game so when I scored the goal I felt double joy. \"We climbed up the table and it was an important three points and to get the first home victory of the season is great. Now we all want to kick on from here.\" Odemwingie added: \"With the goal I didn't have time to think. It was like a training situation. I saw the goal and just relied on my instincts. \"I'm glad it went in and we climbed up the table and I scored my goal, so everything is good.\" Wolves, in contrast, slipped further towards the relegation zone after a fifth successive defeat - their worst top-flight sequence for 27 years. Striker Kevin Doyle admitted next weekend's home clash with Swansea now falls into the 'must-win' bracket. He said: \"You lose two games, three games, four games. When it is five games, it is a nightmare. \"We probably deservedly got beat, to be honest. We had two chances in the game really. Other than that we huffed and puffed but didn't really look like scoring. \"It is not ideal. We will have to play Swansea at home next week and win that one and that is the only way you can look at it.\" Doyle insisted his midweek sending-off for the Republic of Ireland, which ruled him out of the opening Euro 2012 play-off game with Estonia, did not weigh on his mind yesterday. He said: \"It did not affect me. I was suspended anyway after the first tackle (booking).\" Meanwhile, Albion midfielder Zoltan Gera is poised to make his comeback after summer ankle surgery in Tuesday's reserve clash with Arsenal. The Hungary international rejoined the Baggies for a second spell after his contract at Fulham ran out in June.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"License Agreement including Data Processor Agreement\nDen svenska versionen av License Agreement kommer inom kort.\nThe agreement on this page includes the License Agreement and Data Processor Agreement for ExorLive AS.\nClick here to get directly to the Data Processor Agreement.\nEXORLIVETM LICENSING TERMS AND CONDITIONS\n1.1 The Agreement\nThis agreement constitutes a legally binding agreement between you as a Customer\nand EXORLIVE AS as a provider of the System.\nAt the time of ordering one or more license(s) to the System(s), you must simultaneously accept and enter into the applicable End User License Agreement and Data Processor Agreement with EXORLIVE. Customer who uses the ExorLive application interface must also accept our API Terms and policies.\nThe Agreement thus consists of three documents which jointly forms the Agreement between you and EXORLIVE AS:\nThe Terms and Conditions as set forth in this document\nThe End User License Agreement as set forth in Annex 1\nThe Data Processor Agreement as set forth in Annex 2\nJointly, the above documents are hereby referred to as the \"Agreement\".\nThe terms and conditions of the Agreement applies jointly and equally for all Versions, unless otherwise expressed in this Agreement.\nThe Agreement also applies to later Updates of the System, unless the contrary is expressed by EXORLIVE at the release of such Updates. This also applies to any Upgrades or changes to EXORLIVE done as part of a development agreement with a Customer. All changes to the System is the property of EXORLIVE AS.\nThe Agreement may from time to time be amended by EXORLIVE at its sole discretion, such updates will be announced to you. Furthermore, you warrant that you have, or have obtained, the necessary authority to accept this Agreement.\nIf you do not agree to the terms and conditions within this Agreement, you are not authorized to copy, download, access, use or install the System and you are under the obligation to immediately end all direct or indirect interaction with the System and to inform EXORLIVE promptly of your non-acceptance for a full refund in accordance with EXORLIVE's refund policies.\n1.2 Conflict of terms and application\nIn the event that there is any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the terms and conditions of the DPA shall survive any other clause of the Agreement, and the EULA shall survive any other clause of the Agreement set forth in this document.\nThe DPA is non-applicable when this Agreement is solely entered into by and between EXORLIVE and an End User directly, as EXORLIVE then will be a Controller of the End User's Personal data.\nFor the purposes of the interpretation and execution of this Agreement, unless expressly otherwise stated or evident in the context, the following terms in bold shall have the meanings as defined below. The singular, where appropriate, shall include the plural and vice versa.\n\"Account\" shall mean the End User's account on the System, consisting of inter alia individual username, password and other personal identifiable information to access and use the System.\n\"Agreement\" shall have the meaning as set forth in Clause 1.1.\n\"Content\" shall mean such Media Elements as published on the System by the Customer and\/or the End User.\n\"Controller\" shall mean the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.\n\"Customer\" shall mean such organization, entity or person using the System as an End User or providing access to the System to the End User.\n\"Custom System\" shall mean a System or any part thereof that has been configured, amended or tailored by EXORLIVE specifically to the specifications of the Customer.\n\"DPA\" shall mean the Data Processor Agreement between the Customer and EXORLIVE as set forth in Annex 2 including any amendments as applicable at any given time.\n\"End User\" shall mean the actual ultimate user of the System as a private person, or the individual, private person being processed in the System.\n\"EXORLIVE\" shall mean EXORLIVE AS, a Norwegian limited liability company duly registered with organization number NO 985 542 597 and its registered business address at Hovfaret 4, 0275 Oslo, Norway, including any and all subsidiaries, branches and departments.\n\"EULA\" shall mean the End User License Agreement between the Customer and EXORLIVE as set forth in Annex 1 including any amendments as applicable at any given time.\n\"Fees\" shall mean any and all applicable fees of the Agreement in relation to the licensing and use of the System, whether recurrent or non-recurrent, to be paid by the Customer as invoiced by EXORLIVE pursuant to the applicable EULA.\n\"Health Provider\" shall mean such Customer that provides health care services to an End User.\n\"Information\" shall mean all System pricing, description and availability information provided by EXORLIVE to the Customer in any form, save such information made generally and publicly available by EXORLIVE on its web pages.\n\"License\" shall mean such license as granted to the Customer and the End User as set forth in the End User License Agreement Clause 2.1.\n\"License Agreement\" shall mean these Licensing Terms and Conditions.\n\"Media Elements\" shall mean all content present in the System, including but not limited to text, drawings, photographs, videos, sound and image elements, printed materials as well as online electronic documentation.\n\"Personal data\", \"processing\", \"data controller\" and \"data processor\" shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the EU Regulation EU\/2016\/679 (General Data Protection Regulation).\n\"PII\" shall mean Personal Identifiable Information, as defined as \"personal data\" in the General Data Protection Regulation, and including any data, information, or combination of data and information that is provided by the Customer and\/or the End User to EXORLIVE or through usage of the System, and which can be used to identify or locate an individual.\n\"Processor\" shall mean a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.\n\"Services\" shall mean making available the System to the Customer and\/or the End User enabling the Customer and\/or the End User to use the System functionality, in addition to such additional services which are provided in connection with this, such as support services etc.\n\"System\" shall mean the online software application EXORLIVETM, which includes, but is not limited to, the user interface, the application program interface, software, Media Elements and associated information, whether presented in a tangible or non-tangible form on websites owned by EXORLIVE or third parties, as well as mobile and tablet device software applications.\n\"System Key\" shall mean the combination(s) of username(s) and password(s) which grants the Customer access to the System.\n\"Updates\" shall mean any and all updates, upgrades, changes, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based services components to the System\n\"Versions\" shall mean the different versions, parts or applications of the System.\n2 COMMERCIAL TERMS\n2.1 Prices and ordering\nAll prices and Fees stated in the order forms, on the webshop and in the Agreement, are stated in the currency specified.\nAll prices and Fees are subject to change without prior notice. Customer shall bear any and all applicable local, federal, municipal, regional and other government taxes. Unless otherwise specified, prices and Fees do not include such taxes.\nOrder acceptance by EXORLIVE occurs at the delivery of the System or System Key(s) to the Customer.\nUnless specifically agreed in writing between the Customer and EXORLIVE, no System(s) or System Key(s) are for resale.\nEXORLIVE may cancel or refuse any order for any reason whatsoever and EXORLIVE has no obligation to sell such System(s) or System Key(s) if EXORLIVE deems it so.\nEXORLIVE's order confirmation is governed by the terms and conditions of the Agreement as presented by EXORLIVE in its entirety without addition, modification or exception.\nAll Information is the property of EXORLIVE, and the Customer agrees not to directly or indirectly use, reveal, report, publish, disclose or transfer to any other person or entity any of the Information or utilize the Information for any purpose except as permitted herein, save such cases where such Information already has been made publicly available by EXORLIVE.\n2.2Payment terms\nUnless specifically agreed otherwise in writing between EXORLIVE and the Customer, the payment for the System(s) including the applicable Fee(s) falls due at the time of order confirmation by EXORLIVE and otherwise with such intervals as set forth in the EULA.\n2.3 Shipment and delivery\nThe System is made available to Customers and End Users as a Software as a Service solution in which the software is licensed to the Customer and the End User on a concurrent subscription basis which is centrally hosted.\nEXORLIVE delivers the System Key(s) to the Customer electronically.and individually to each End User to the e-mail address registered by the Customer on the order form.\nIf the approval of any government or governing organization is required with respect to the Agreement or the intellectual property and other rights in the System(s) or compliance with exchange regulation, Customer shall, at its expense, immediately take whatever steps may be necessary to secure such approvals. If any such approval requires or results in the deletion or amendment of any provision of the Agreement, then EXORLIVE has a right to terminate the Agreement and cancel all outstanding and accepted orders with the Customer.\n3 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER\n3.1 Limited warranty\nThe System is licensed, not sold. The System is licensed as is and EXORLIVE makes no warranties whatsoever other than those specifically set forth in the Agreement or unless otherwise specifically and expressly are agreed in writing between EXORLIVE and the Customer.\nSubject to the timely payment of the license Fee(s), EXORLIVE gives a limited functionality warranty in accordance with the System Level Agreement as applicable at any given time.\nIn no way, any other implied warranties shall be construed or interpreted as granted by EXORLIVE, its Partners or Suppliers, to the Customer.\nEXORLIVE does not warrant the System's fitness for any particular purpose and in no event, shall EXORLIVE be liable for any direct or consequential damages or damages of any kind or nature alleged to have resulted from any breach of warranty. The disclaimer set forth herein is supplied by the disclaimer set forth in the applicable EULA.\n3.2 Limitation of liability\nEXORLIVE shall not be liable to the Customer, including, but not limited, to its employees, agents, customers, family or any other party, for any loss, damage or injury that results from the ordering, use or other application of the System, whether for its intended or non-intended purpose, unless the loss or damage results directly from fraudulent acts or omissions of EXORLIVE.\nIn no event shall EXORLIVE be liable to Customer or any other party for loss, damage or injury of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with the AGREEMENT, or any agreement into which they are incorporated, or any performance or nonperformance under the AGREEMENT by EXORLIVE, its employees, partners, agents or subcontractors, in excess of the highest amount of US$ 5 or 3 (three) months' Fee already paid by the Customer to EXORLIVE.\nIn no event shall EXORLIVE be liable to Customer or any other party for indirect, special or consequential damages, including, but not limited to loss of good will, loss of anticipated profits or other benefit, or other economical loss arising out of or in connection with EXORLIVE's breach of, or failure to perform in accordance with any of the AGREEMENT, or the furnishing, installation, servicing, use or performance of any System or information EXORLIVE shall provide hereunder, even if notification has been given as to the possibility of such damages. Customer hereby expressly waives any and all claims for such damages. In no event shall EXORLIVE have any liability for any System used directly or indirectly for, with or in connection with medical, lifesaving, life-sustaining or life-improving applications.\n4 BREACH OF CONTRACT\n4.1 Customer's breach of contract\nThe Customer's breach of the terms and conditions of the EULA shall be considered a breach of the Agreement in its entirety and gives EXORLIVE the unilateral right to cancel the Agreement without further notice.\nIf Customer fails to make timely payment of any amount invoiced by EXORLIVE, its Partner(s) or its Supplier(s), the Customer will be charged a reminder fee as well as the legal penalty interest, and EXORLIVE shall have the right, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to EXORLIVE at law or in equity, to immediately revoke any or all credit extended, to delay or cancel access to the System and\/or to reduce or cancel any or all quantity discounts extended to Customer. Customer shall pay all costs of collection including reasonable attorneys' fees.\nAny obligation of EXORLIVE to deliver the System on credit terms shall terminate without notice if Customer files a voluntary petition under a bankruptcy statute, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if an involuntary petition under a bankruptcy statute is filed against Purchaser, or if a receiver or trustee is appointed to take possession of the assets of Purchaser.\nCustomer agrees to indemnify, defend and to hold EXORLIVE harmless for any breach of the terms or conditions set forth herein, including EXORLIVE's reasonable attorney's fees and out-of-pocket expenses as a consequence of the Customer's breach of the Agreement. EXORLIVE shall have no duty to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the Customer from and against any or all damages and cost incurred by Customer arising from the infringement of patents or trademarks or the violation of copyrights by the System.\nIn such cases Customer is also a Health Provider, Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and to hold EXOLIVE harmless for any End User claims made by the End User towards EXORLIVE including EXORLIVE's reasonable attorney's fees and out-of-pocket expenses when such claims are made on basis on the System being made available to the End User through the Customer.\n4.3 EXORLIVE's breach of contract\nThe sole remedy for the Customer in the event of breach of any warranty shall be the repair or replacement of a defective System, alternatively such limited compensation as set forth in Clause 3.2.\n5 COMPLIANCE AND CHOICE OF LAW\n5.1 Compliance with applicable laws and restrictions\nThe Customer acknowledges that the System may be controlled under applicable laws of the final destination of the End User.\nCustomer agrees that it will not export, import, make available or otherwise distribute the System in violation of any applicable laws or regulations in force at the final destination of the System. Customer further warrants that it will not export or re-export, directly or indirectly, the System to embargoed countries or sell or in other ways make available the System to companies or individuals listed on the Denied Persons List published by the American Department of Commerce.\nAll System delivered to the Customer may have additional restrictions on their use required by the authorities at the final destination. Customer is solely responsible for ensuring its adherence to any and all such restrictions and requirements.\n5.2. Choice of law and jurisdiction\nThis Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced under and in accordance with the laws of Norway, excluding any and all choice of law rule or principles which might refer to the law of another jurisdiction. At the date of the Agreement, the Customer hereby waives any and all rights to invoke any other choice of law rule or principles which might refer to the law of another jurisdiction. Customer agrees to exercise any right or remedy in connection with the Agreement exclusively in, and hereby submits to, the jurisdiction of Oslo City, Norway. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to the Agreement.\n6.1 Relationship\nCustomer agrees that it is and will remain an independent party towards EXORLIVE. Customer will not have, and will not represent that it has any power, right or authority to bind EXORLIVE or to assume or create any obligation or responsibility, express, implied or by appearances, on behalf of EXORLIVE or in EXORLIVE's name except as specifically and expressly agreed upon between EXORLIVE and the Customer. Nothing stated in this Agreement will be construed as constituting the Customer and EXORLIVE as partners or as creating a relationship of employer\/employee, franchisor\/franchisee, or principal \/ agent between the parties. Customer will make no warranty, guarantee or representation, whether written or oral, on EXORLIVE's behalf.\n6.2 Notices\nAll notices, requests, demands and other communications that either party may desire to give the other party must be in writing and may be given by mailing the same by registered mail or \u2013email or via nationally recognized carrier \/ courier services to the party at the registered address. Notices to EXORLIVE shall be sent to postal address or email listed on www.exorlive.com..\n6.3. Assignment\nThe Customer may not assign its rights and\/or duties under the Agreement without the prior written consent of EXORLIVE given at its sole discretion. Any such attempted assignment shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, EXORLIVE may assign any Agreement including the obligations of performance, fully or in part, to its Partners or Suppliers without further notice to the Customer.\n6.4 Partial invalidity\nIf any provision of the Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect (and whether wholly or to any extent) in any competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired hereby.\n6.5 No Waiver\nFailure or delay of EXORLIVE to exercise a right or power under these terms and conditions shall not operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of a right or power preclude any other future exercise thereof.\n6.6 Captions\nThe captions \/ headlines used herein are for reference purposes only and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any provisions herein.\nANNEX 1 \u2013 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT\n1.1 Acceptance of End User License Agreement\nThis End User License Agreement (\"EULA\") constitutes a legally binding agreement between an End-user (\"End-user\") or a Customer (jointly referred to as \"Customer\" and\/or \"You\") and EXORLIVE AS (\"EXORLIVE\") for a license (\"License\") to the online software application EXORLIVE TM (the \"System\").\nBy clicking \"I Agree\" for the desired Version on the user login of the System, or otherwise when copying, downloading, accessing, using or installing the System, you agree to and accept the terms and conditions within this Agreement in its entirety.\nThe License under this Agreement is applicable for professionals (\"Customers\" and \"Health Providers\") as well as private customers (\"End User\"). If a License is fully or partly paid and\/or provided by a third party, this third party will be considered as a Customer according to the Agreement's definition and acting on behalf of the actual End- User, with joint and several rights and obligations with regard to the terms and conditions of the License.\nThe capitalized terms within this End User License Agreement shall have the same meaning to them as ascribed in the License Terms & Conditions Clause 1.2.\n1.2 Acceptance of other agreements\nThe Agreement consists of three documents which jointly forms the agreement between Customer and EXORLIVE AS:\nThe Agreement also applies to later Updates of the System, unless the contrary is expressed by EXORLIVE at the release of such Updates. This also applies to any Upgrades or changes to EXORLIVE done as part of a development agreement with a Customer.\n1.3 Conflict of terms\n1.4 Personal Data processing instruction when Agreement is with Customer as a Controller\nCustomer as a Controller acknowledges that it has chosen to have Personal Data processed by EXORLIVE as a Processor, and as part of the Services within the scope of the System capabilities, which are reflected in the Data Processor Agreement. Therefore, Customer hereby instructs EXORLIVE to provide the Services and Process End User personal data in accordance with the EXORLIVE Data Processor Agreement.\nCustomer agrees to protect the privacy of End Users by complying with a policy communicated to End Users which is no less protective than the EXORLIVE Privacy Policy Statement as referenced in this Agreement, and at all times present on the EXORLIVE webpage.\n2 GRANT OF LICENSE\n2.1 Scope of License\nEXORLIVE hereby grants You a non-exclusive, limited and non-transferable License to access and use the System for its intended purpose on a single computer at a time. A more extensive License may be granted, subject to entering into a separate agreement.\nYou may under the License make, print and use an unlimited number of copies of any content of the System including documentation, provided that such copies shall be used only for your exclusive and personal purposes and are not republished or distributed (either in hard copy or electronic form).\nYou may under the License also permit a third parties access and use your licensed copy of the System for the sole purpose of providing You with technical support and maintenance services. These remote desktop rights do not permit You to use the System on both the device hosting the remote desktop session and an access device at the same time.\nEXORLIVE grants the You these License rights provided that You comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Content, options and areas of application for the different Versions may vary from time to time.\n2.2 Limitation of license\nThe System is licensed, not sold, and the above License grant shall not in any way, whether directly or indirectly, be determined to constitute a transfer of ownership of or other interest in any part of the System from EXORLIVE or its Partners and Suppliers to You.\nUnless specifically agreed otherwise, the above License does not include any right to:\na) Sale, sub-licensing, renting, leasing, broadcasting, posting or any other form of distribution of any part of the System as part of any collection, System or service to a third party, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, unless otherwise expressed in this Agreement or facilitated by the System.\nb) Any derivative or indirect use outside the intended purpose of the System, including, but not limited to producing results from the System by using third party software and gaining access to the System outside of the ordinary start up routines.\nc) Any other attempt to use, access or copying the source code or databases of the System, including, but not limited to, acts such as reverse engineering, reprogramming, decompilation, or disassembling of the Software.\nd) Express or implied endorsement, reference to or association with any System, service, entity or activity relating to EXORLIVE or the System, including, but not limited to any Media Elements, trademark or design, whether registered or non-registered.\ne) Creation of obscene or scandalous works.\n2.3 Rights in the System\nEXORLIVE reserves all rights not expressly granted to the Customer in this Agreement. The System is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties.\nEXORLIVE, its Partners and its Suppliers own all title, copyright, and other intellectual property rights in the System.\nAll changes to the System is the property of EXORLIVE AS, regardless whether such changes are initiated by the Customer or not.\n3 YOUR CONTENT AND CONDUCT\n3.1 Submission of Content\nYou may submit Content into the System, including drawings, images, videos comments and descriptions of exercises. You understand that EXORLIVE does not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any Content you submit.\nYou shall be solely responsible for your own Content and the consequences of submitting and publishing your Content on the System.\n3.2 Rights to Content\nYou affirm, represent, and warrant that you own or have the necessary intellectual property rights, including but not limited to licenses, rights, consents, and permissions, to publish any Content you submit.\nYou further warrant that Content you submit to the System will not contain third party copyrighted material, or material that is subject to other third party intellectual property rights, unless you have permission from the rightful owner of the material or you are otherwise legally entitled to post the material and to grant EXORLIVE all of the license rights granted herein.\nYou retain your ownership rights in your Content. However, EXORLIVE remains the owner of all exercise programs that are created by and within the System whether they are templates created by EXORLIVE or if they are created by the Customer. EXORLIVE is also the owner of all data output related to the use of the System.\nBy submitting Content on the System, you hereby grant EXORLIVE a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub licensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the Content in connection with the System and EXORLIVE's (and its successors' and affiliates') business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the System (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.\nYou also hereby grant each End User a non-exclusive license to access your Content through the System, and to use, reproduce, distribute, display and perform such Content as permitted through the functionality of the System.\nThe above licenses terminate within a commercially reasonable time after you remove or delete your Content from the System, except for user comments submitted which will remain perpetual and irrevocable.\nHowever, you understand and agree that EXORLIVE may retain, but not display, distribute, or perform, server copies of your Content that have been removed or deleted.\nYou further agree that you will not submit to the System any Content or other material that is contrary to the EXORLIVE Community Guidelines, which may be updated from time to time, or contrary to applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.\n3.3 No Affiliation\nEXORLIVE does not endorse any Content submitted to the System by any user or other licensor, or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and EXORLIVE expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with the Content.\n3.4 Removal of Content\nEXORLIVE does not permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on the System, and EXORLIVE will remove all Content if properly notified that such Content infringes on another's intellectual property rights. EXORLIVE reserves the right to remove Content without prior notice and without reason.\n4 License fee and termination\n4.1License fee and period\nIn consideration for the License granted to the Customer, the Customer must pay an agreed license fee (\"Fee\").\nThe License runs for consecutive periods of twelve (12) months (\"Period\") with upfront invoicing for each Period.\nAll Fees are subject to change from time to time without further notice. However, Fees will not be changed within a Period already invoiced by EXORLIVE and paid by the Customer.\n4.2 Termination of License\nThe License must be terminated in writing by the Customer before the next Period has started\nNo full or partial refund of the Fee may be granted without EXORLIVE's express approval, such approval to be given or refused at EXORLIVE's sole discretion and without any reason whatsoever.\nIn the event that EXORLIVE changes its invoicing routines, such termination will be valid at the time the termination has been received by EXORLIVE. The Customer will then be notified of such new routines well in advance of such change.\nUpon any breach or threatened breach by the Customer of any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, EXORLIVE has the discretionary right to revoke the License and to terminate the System account with immediate effect and without further notice.\n4.3 Support services\nEXORLIVE may provide the Customer with System support services related to the System, including the automatic delivery of Updates. However, this Agreement does not obligate EXORLIVE to provide any support services or to support any software provided as part of those services.\nThe delivery and use of any such support services is governed by EXORLIVE's policies and programs as applicable from time to time.\nAny software EXORLIVE may provide the Customer as part of support services is governed by this Agreement, unless separate terms are provided.\n5 Information and security\n5.1 Usernames and passwords\nThe Customer is under the obligation to keep all usernames and passwords secret and not to divulge or share any part of it with any third party.\n5.2 Collection of non-identifying information\nThe Customer hereby agrees that EXORLIVE and its Partners, Suppliers, and affiliates may collect, use and save statistical, technical and other non-identifying information gathered as part of EXORLIVE's applicable System monitoring, analysis, enhancement and support programs.\nEXORLIVE may use this information to improve EXORLIVE's Systems or to provide customized services or technologies to the Customer, EXORLIVE or EXORLIVE's Partners but will not disclose this information to any third party in a form that personally identifies the Customer as an individual.\n5.3 Collection of personal identifiable information\nTo use the Services, you as a Customer or End User need to create a System account (\"Account\").\nWhen an Account is created, the System will collect certain Personal data, \"PII\", that can be used to identify You. EXORLIVE will only use such PII for the purposes of providing the Services to You.\nEXORLIVE may also collect other information about You which might not be PII. This information will only be used for purposes of providing the System services to You.\nEnd Users that activate an Account may receive emails and messages from his Health Provider via EXORLIVE related to the exercise programs that are created. The Health Provider is a Controller of Personal data processed in the System when they are defining the purpose, may assemble and use the System to process Personal data and will be able to access the End User's Personal data (for instance exercise logging). The Health Provider can also collect data of and from the End User when participating in questionnaires prepared by EXORLIVE or the Health Provider.\nIf you provide user feedback or contact us via email, we will collect the End-users name and email address as well as any other content included in the email or feedback, in order to send a reply or in order to improve the System services. For such purposes, EXORLIVE is a Controller of the End-user's Personal data.\n5.4 Audit\nFurthermore, the Customer agrees that EXORLIVE may audit Customers use of the System for compliance with these terms at any time. In the event that such audit reveals any use of the System by the Customer other than in full compliance with the terms of this Agreement, the Customer shall reimburse EXORLIVE for all reasonable expenses related to such audit and Customer shall be liable for any Fee discrepancies.\n6 Disclaimers and limitation of liability\n6.1 Health disclaimer\nThe System is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional.\nYou agree that no health information provided by the System will be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition without consulting a licensed physician. Application or reliance of the techniques, ideas, and suggestions accessed through the System is at your sole discretion and risk.\nThe System is only for informational purposes, and all output through the System is automated according to algorithms and program code. Your Health Provider may have customized the information for you at his \/ her own sole discretion and EXORLIVE makes no representations or warranties regarding the suitability or accuracy of such customization. You understand and agree that EXORLIVE makes no representations or warranties with regards to any desired or undesired health effect or other outcome or information through usage of and reliance on the System.\n6.2 General disclaimer\nEXORLIVE, including its Partners and Suppliers provides the System and support services (if any), as is, and with all faults and flaws, and hereby disclaim all other warranties and conditions, whether express, implied or statutory, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, This shall include but not be limited to, any potentially implied warranties, duties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, of reliability or availability, of accuracy or completeness of responses, of results, of workmanlike effort, of lack of viruses and malware, and of lack of negligence, all with regard to the System, and the provision of or failure to provide support or other services, information, software and related content through the System or otherwise arising out of the use of the System. Furthermore, there is no warranty or condition of title, quiet enjoyment, quiet possession, correspondence to description or non-infringement with regard to the System. The entire risk as to the quality or arising out of the use or performance of the System and any support services remains with the Customer.\n6.3 Exclusion of damages etc.\nTo the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall EXORLIVE or its Suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, punitive, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits or confidential or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, for loss of privacy, for failure to meet any duty, including of good faith or of reasonable care, for negligence, and for any other pecuniary or other loss whatsoever) arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the software, the provision of or failure to provide support or other services, information, software and related content through the System, or otherwise under or in connection with any provision of this Agreement, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence) misrepresentation, strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty of EXORLIVE or any supplier, and even if EXORLIVE or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Furthermore, EXORLIVE will have no liability for any claim of breach or infringement based on any modification or unauthorized use of the System by other parties than EXORLIVE, including its Partners and Suppliers.\nNotwithstanding any damages that the Customer might incur for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation, all damaged references herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire liability of EXORLIVE and any of its Suppliers under any provision of this Agreement and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the highest of US$ 5 or net Fee(s) earned by EXORLIVE during a period of 3 months under the relevant Agreement with this specific Costumer. The foregoing limitations, exclusions, and disclaimers (including Sections 5 and 6) shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by the applicable law, even if any remedy fails its essential purpose.\n7 Choice of law\n7.1 Applicable law\nThis Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway.\nEach party irrevocably agrees to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Oslo City, Norway, over any claim or matter arising under or in connection with this Agreement or the legal relationships established by this Agreement.\nAnnex 2 \u2013 Data Processor Agreement\nData Processor Agreement\nThis Data Processor Agreement \"DPA\" shall be effective as from the date of signature between:\nIn the following, the Controller and the Processor are collectively referred to as the \"Parties\" and separately as a \"Party\".\nThe Parties have agreed on the following contractual clauses in order to adduce adequate safeguards with respect to the protection of privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals for the transfer by the Controller to the Processor of the personal data specified in this DPA.\nThe definitions below apply to this DPA:\nData Protection Legislation:\nmeans the following legislation:\n(a) National Legislation implementing the Data Protection Directive (95\/46\/EC) and the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (2002\/58\/EC);\n(b) the GDPR; short for the EU General Data Protection Regulation, repealing the Directive 95\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995. Unless otherwise specified, all references to the GDPR include references to National Legislation implementing the GDPR;\n(c) the E-Privacy Regulation, meaning proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications and repealing Directive 2002\/58\/EC, if or when implemented into National Legislation; and\n(d) any other National Legislation regulating privacy and Personal Data, including, but not limited to, the Norwegian Personal Data Act and accompanying Personal Data Regulation entering into force from 2018.\nmean any personal data as defined in the Data Protection Legislation, including as defined in the GDPR art. 4 (1), \"any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject), and that the Processor processes on behalf of Controller.\nProcess\/Processing:\nmeans activities defined as Processing in the Data Protection Legislation, including as defined in GDPR art. 4 (2), as any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.\nPersonal Data Breach:\nmeans, as defined in GDPR art. 4 (12), a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to Personal Data transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed.\nController:\nmeans any natural and legal person which, alone, determines the purposes and means of the Processing of Personal Data.\nmeans any natural and legal person which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.\nSub-processor(s):\nmeans any other processor, or third parties, Processing Personal Data which the Processor engages, intentionally or unintentionally, for carrying out specific Processing activities on behalf of the Controller, including entities and affiliates.\nThird Country or International Organization:\nmeans a territory or an international organisation, which does not offer an adequate level of protection as required by the Data Protection Legislation, for example countries outside of the European Economic Area (\"EEA\").\n2 Appendices\nThere are no appendices.\nThis DPA is an Appendix to the License Agreement (\"License Agreement\") between the Parties, when this License Agreement involves Processing of Personal Data on behalf of the Controller. Capitalised terms used but not defined in this DPA shall have the same meaning ascribed to such term in the License Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise. In case of any conflicts or inconsistencies between this DPA and the License Agreement, the provisions in this DPA shall prevail.\nThis DPA shall regulate rights and obligations of the Processing between the Parties in accordance with relevant Data Protection Legislation.\nThe DPA shall ensure that Personal Data is not used unlawfully and does not come into the possession of any unauthorised party.\nIn addition to Processing Personal Data as part of the License Agreement, the Parties acknowledge that the Processor may also Process Personal Data as a Controller for the purpose of, or in connection with: (i) applicable legal or regulatory requirements; (ii) requests and communications from competent authorities; and (iii) administrative, financial accounting, risk analysis, and client relationship purposes.\nAny amendments to this DPA, as well as any additions or deletions, must be agreed in writing by both Parties.\n4 The Processing activities\n4.1 Subject-matter and purpose of the Processing\nThe Processor will access Personal Data from the Controller for Processing purposes in connection with the License Agreement. This include: External hosting, management, support, and maintenance of the System and related services, and appurtenant deliveries by Processor to Controller. Provide relevant assistance, such as remotely accessing the Controllers Personal Data on the request of the Controller and in relation to support and other maintenance.\nThe duration of the data Processing activities is for the period which the License Agreement remains valid and in force.\nProcessors purpose for the collection, Processing and use of Personal Data from Controller is to provide the Services stated above. Processor will not store Personal Data in a greater extent than necessary in order to provide the Services. With reference to the General Data Protection Regulation article 20, Processor is no longer a data processor under this DPA in relation to the End User in question, when the End User asks to port his \/ her data to a new End User account or to a new Controller.\nThe Processor shall not use the Personal Data for any other purpose then as described in this DPA.\nThe Processing of the Personal Data by the Processor shall take place within the framework of this DPA and the Services as stated above, and only under documented instructions from the Controller by the Controller.\nThe Personal Data may be Processed by the Processor for the purpose or in connection with applicable legal or regulatory requirements, requests and communications from competent authorities. In such circumstances, the Processor shall provide prior notice to the Controller, unless the relevant law or regulatory authority prohibits the giving of notice on important grounds of public interest.\nEach party shall comply with Data Protection Legislation when Processing Personal Data.\n4.2 Type of data and data subjects\nThe Processor will access Personal Data from the Controller through the purposes of the License Agreement. The Processor does not have the right to process the Personal Data for any other purpose.\nThe categories of Personal Data may include general contact information, telecommunications data, open text fields, electronic identification, special categories of personal data, financial information, personal characteristics, behavioural data etc.\nID number, social security number\nCommercial address\nPrecise location data (GPS positions)\nCustomer will create their own internal policy which personal data that is to be allowed or entered into the System when activating the Account. The System is used to create exercise programmes to people.\nThe Personal Data which will be Processed is mainly of data subjects such as: employees, customers, vendors, clients and prospective clients.\n4.3 Geographic location\nThe Processing of the Personal Data shall predominately take place in a member state of the European Economic area. The Processor may only transfer Personal Data to Third Country or International Organization where it has a lawful basis for that transfer under Articles 44-49 of the GDPR, it is necessary for the performance of the License Agreement and if agreed upon in writing by the Controller. No Personal Data may be transferred outside the EEA before a written agreement is in place.\nUnder this DPA, the Parties have agreed that the Processor is entitled to process Personal Data in the following geographic locations;\nThe personal data is stored in Microsoft's Azure cloud solution, and the data is accessed by ExorLive AS from head office address: Hovfaret 4, 0275 Oslo, Norway.\nAddress for Microsoft (sub-processor) is:\nMicrosoft Ireland Operations Ltd,\nAtt: Data Protection\nCarmenhall Road\nSandyford, Dublin 18,\nAn exemption is where the transfer is required by National legislation to which the Processor is subject. In such cases, the Processor shall inform the Controller of that legal requirement before Processing takes place, unless that law prohibits such information on important grounds of public interest.\n4.4 Sub-processing\nPersonal Data may be disclosed to, and processed by Sub-processors to the extent reasonably necessary. The Processing and disclosure of Personal Data referenced in this clause may involve the transfer of Personal Data to Third Countries or International Organizations: In this case, appropriate safeguards in accordance with relevant Data Protection Legislation must be applied.The Processor shall inform the Controller of its intention to engage a new Sub-processor, three months in advance. The Controller shall have the opportunity to reasonably object the appointment of a new Sub-processor. If the Controller objects, the Controller may terminate the License Agreement if the Controller cannot present sufficient documentation of the reasons of objection.\nThe Controller shall notify the Processor of such objections in writing within 30 days after receipt of the Processor's notice relating to such use of Sub-processor.\nThe Controller has approved the Sub-processor(s) listed in Chapter 4.3 above.\nThe Controller shall be granted information from the Processor, upon written request, on the substance of the contract and the implementation of the data protection obligations within the sub-contract relationship.\nThe Processor shall ensure that it has a written contract with any Sub-processors it engages to Process Personal Data. In this contract, the Sub-processor(s) must acknowledge the Processor's contractual and legal obligations under this Data Processor Agreement and Personal Data Protection Legislation and comply with equivalent obligations as the Processor. The Processor shall disclose sufficient information regarding these contracts upon the Controllers request.\nThe Parties agree that The Processor is not required to obtain Controller's authorisation under this Clause for involving, adding, or replacing Sub-processors or other third parties merely having incidental access to Personal Data (e.g., in the context of system maintenance), but not actively participating in the Processing of Personal Data or Processing the Personal Data for its own purposes.\n5 Processor's obligations\n5.1 Processing on behalf of the Controller\nThe Processor Process Personal Data on behalf of the Controller. The Processor has the obligation to:\nProcesses Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Controller;\nOnly disclose Personal data to its personnel or Sub-Processor personnel as necessary to perform its obligations under the DPA and ensure that such personnel is subject to appropriate statutory or contractual confidentiality obligations;\nTakes all measures required pursuant to the GDPR article 32;\nEngages a Sub-processor only in accordance with this DPA;\nAssists the Controller by appropriate technical and organisational measures, insofar as this is possible, for the fulfilment of the Controller's obligation to respond to requests for exercising the data subject's rights laid down in GDPR Chapter III;\nAssists the Controller in ensuring their compliance with the obligations pursuant to the GDPR articles 32 to 36 taking into account the nature of Processing and the information available to the Processor;\nAt the cost of the Processor, makes available to the Controller all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations laid down in this DPA and allow for and contribute to audits, including inspections, as further regulated in section 7 of this DPA.\nThe Processor shall immediately inform the controller if, in its opinion, an instruction from the Controller infringes Data Protection Legislation.\n5.2 Technical and organisational measures\nThe Processor shall provide sufficient guarantees of implementation of appropriate technical and organisational measures in such a manner that Processing meet the requirements of this DPA.\nThe Processor shall maintain a record of Processing activities under its responsibility on behalf of the Controller, including maintaining a record of categories of Processing activities carried out on behalf of the Controller.\nThe Processor shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of the Processing. These measures shall also be able to demonstrate that Processing is performed in accordance with this DPA. The Processor can take into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, context and purposes of Processing as well as the risk of varying likelihood and severity for the rights and freedoms of natural persons, but such account shall be in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR article 32.\nThe Processor has implemented, as appropriate, technical and organisational measures to ensure:\nThe pseudonymisation and encryption of personal data where appropriate;\nThe ability to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of Processing systems and services;\nThe ability to restore the availability and access to personal data in a timely manner in the event of a physical or technical incident;\nA process for regularly testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organisational measures for ensuring the security of the Processing, and amending where necessary;\nThe ability to prevent Personal Data from being accessed or used, including read, copied, modified and deleted, without appropriate authorization.\nThe Processor shall implement, and if necessary update, technical and organisational measures according to all relevant Data Protection Legislation, including, but not limited to, the GDPR article 28 and 32.\nSecurity in EXORLIVE is enforced by a strict security policy, and does not permit entities to be accessed or manipulated across organisations. Within the organisation, security is role based and users can be given administrative roles on a unit\/department level.\nThe System is always accessed over SSL, safeguarding the information being exchanged between the client and the server. EXORLIVE store only a hash of the user's password, and when authenticating through EXORLIVE's regular interface, salt, hashing, and a short-lived challenge is used to ensure that message replay cannot be used to wrongfully gain access.\nExternal services are required to use the SSL enabled endpoints to ensure transport security. The system provides integrity by ensuring that users are not able to insert or edit entities they are not authorized for.\nActions are logged.\nSafety measures and procedures against external attacks: We are partners with Microsoft and keep our technical staff updated on the current system and security solutions. Through Azure as a sub-processor, we ensure with Microsoft that our services are always up to date on security and latest security patches; Always running the latest version of important software; Logging of all attempts at login; Performance of manual vulnerability tests.\nEXORLIVE satisfies the requirement for built-in privacy.\nEXORLIVE is classified as a medical software in risk Class 1. This is the lowest risk class. ExorLive is CE certified.\n5.3 Obligation to notify\nThe Processor shall notify the Controller without undue delay about:\nIf, in its opinion, an instruction from the Controller infringes regulations and provisions on the Processing;\nAny request for disclosure of Personal Data by a law enforcement authority unless otherwise prohibited by law;\nAccidental, unauthorised access, or other event that constitutes or may constitute a Personal Data Breach; and\nAny request received directly from the data subjects, and without responding to that request, unless it has been otherwise authorised to do so. There is no obligation to notify the Controller of requests received to and from the System itself, for example when the End-User enters requests not concerning the Customer or Health Provider, i.e asks for portability.\nThe Processor obliges to assist the Controller in its contact with supervisory authority or data subjects after such notification is given. This service will be invoiced according to ExorLive price list.\nAfter giving notice about a Personal Data Breach, the Processor has to give further description of:\nThe nature of the breach including where possible, the categories and approximate number of data subjects concerned and the categories and approximate number of personal data records concerned;\nAnd describe the measures taken or proposed to be taken to address the Personal Data Breach, including, where appropriate, measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects.\nFurther, the Processor shall, if possible, assist the Controller in assessing the likely consequences of the personal data breach.\nIf the Processor cannot provide compliance or foresees that it cannot comply with its obligations as set out in this DPA or it's obligations under the Data Protection Legislation, for whatever reasons, it agrees to promptly inform the Controller of its inability to comply, in which case the Controller is entitled to suspend the transfer and further Processing of Personal Data.\nThe Controller will ensure that any Personal Data provided to the Processor by, or on behalf of, the Controller has been collected lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner so as to enable Personal Data to be Processed by The Processor and Sub-processors.\nController acknowledges that it has primary responsibility for the Processing of Personal Data as part of the License Agreement and shall notify Processor of any assistance it requires pursuant to GDPR Article 28(3) e and f. Controller shall pay The Processor for any reasonable costs incurred in providing such assistance within 30 days of receiving an invoice for such costs.\nController indemnifies the Processor against all costs, expenses (including legal expenses), damages, losses (including loss of business or loss of profits), liabilities, demands, claims, actions, or proceedings, which Processor may incur arising out of:\nProcessor compliance with any instruction given by the Controller to the Processor in relation to the Processing of Personal Data (including instructions in connection with requests from individuals exercising their rights under Data Protection Legislation and any instructions to retain, disclose, amend, or otherwise Process Personal Data);\nany breach by the Controller of the Data Protection Legislation; or\nPersonal Data Breach inflicted by the Controller.\nProcessors liability is regulated by the License Agreement.\nNo limitation of liability shall apply on any Parties in case of fraud, wilful intent, death and physical injury resulting from a Party's negligence.\nLiability for material or non-material damage upon a data subject shall be regulated according to the GDPR art. 82.\nIf the Processor infringes the Data Protection Legislation by determining the purposes and means of Processing in breach with this DPA, the Processor shall be considered to be a controller in respect of that Processing.\n7 Security audits\nThe Processor undertakes to give the Controller access to all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations laid down in this DPA and to perform security audits.\nSuch security audits may include, where necessary, inspections and evaluations of systems, organisation, security measures and all use of communication partners and providers that are covered by this DPA.\nWhere additional audit and\/or information to demonstrate the Processor's compliance with this DPA is required by Controller as a result of a legal obligation, the Processor shall, on Controller's written request, allow an independent auditor nominated by the Processor to carry out a security audit of that compliance on behalf of the Controller.\nNothing in this clause shall entitle the Controller, or any auditor, to access activities, records, information, or any other material in any form:\nrelating to other clients of the Processor;\nnot relevant to Processing of Personal Data;\nwhich is commercially-sensitive information; or\nwhich is legally privileged or subject to confidentiality obligations (either at law or contract) owed by the Processor to a third party.\nController shall treat any records, information, or other materials in any form (together, the \"Materials\") obtained by or accessible to the Controller arising from the security audit as the Processor's confidential information and shall treat the Materials as strictly confidential and not disclose the Materials to any third party or use the Materials otherwise than in connection with the documentary audit.\nThe security audit may only be conducted following written agreement between the Controller and the Processor on the commencement, duration, and scope of such audit.\nController shall pay the costs of the auditor and any reasonable costs incurred by The Processor in connection with any security audit and\/or the making available of any information or materials to demonstrate the Processor compliance with this clause.\n8 Confidentiality\nPersonal Data shall always be considered as confidential information. Personal Data that comes into the possession of the Parties in connection with the DPA and License Agreement shall be kept confidential, and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the consent of the Controller.\nThe Parties shall take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to, or knowledge of, confidential information.\nThe confidentiality obligation shall apply to the Parties' employees and Sub-processors who act on behalf of the Parties in connection with the execution of the DPA and License Agreement. The Processor may only transmit confidential information to such Sub-processors to the extent necessary for the execution of the DPA and License Agreement, and provided that they are subjected to a contract as stipulated in this DPA section 4.4, and a confidentiality obligation corresponding to that stipulated in this DPA. Before any of its Sub-processors may be given access to confidential information, each Sub-processor shall agree to be bound by a confidentiality undertaking comparable to the terms of this DPA.\nThe confidentiality obligation shall continue to apply after the expiry of the DPA. Employees or others who resign from their positions with the Parties shall be subjected to a confidentiality obligation following their resignation as well, as far as factors mentioned above are concerned. The confidentiality obligation shall lapse ten (10) years after the DPA comes to an end, unless otherwise is stipulated by law or regulations.\n9 Duration and termination\nThis DPA take effect from the date of signature by the Parties and shall continue in full force and effect until the termination of Processing on behalf of the Controller.\nThe Controller has the right to revise this DPA if necessary after the implementation of GDPR and the E-Privacy Regulation in Norwegian law, or if new Data Protection Legislation comes into force.\nWith reference to the General Data Protection Regulation article 20, the End User can give instructions to keep Personal data in the System, either under a new controller (EXORLIVE or a new Customer or Health Provider), or to continue having the Account in the System. This right shall include the right to port exercise programs, also in cases where these exercise programs do not including Personal data.\nThe Parties agree that on the termination of the provision of the License Agreement, the Processor and the Sub-processor shall, at the choice and instruction of the Controller,\nEither return all Personal Data, either transferred to the Processor and\/or Processed on behalf of the Controller, or;\nDestroy all Personal Data and certify to the Controller that it has done so.\nIf the End User her\/himself has given instructions to port his data to another Account, or created a new Account, these data can not be demanded returned or deleted.\nAt termination of Processing activities, the Controller is responsible that all access to the Controllers systems shall be closed for the Processor and its personnel.\nIf mandatory legislation imposed upon the Processor prevents it from returning or destroying all or part of Personal Data transferred, the Processor warrants that it will guarantee the confidentiality and Processing of Personal data in accordance with this DPA, and not actively Process the Personal Data anymore. The Controller shall be notified of such prevention of deletion and\/or destruction of Personal Data.\nThe Processor is entitled to reasonable compensation for fulfilment of the obligations mentioned above in (i) and (ii).\nFor the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this clause shall require the Processor to delete copies of data that it holds on its own behalf as controller.\n10 Choice of law and legal venue\nThis DPA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Norwegian law and the Parties accept the Oslo Municipal Court, Norway, as the court of venue. This shall also apply after the DPA expires.\nLast edited February 25th 2020, 12:00:00\nS\u00e4kerhet f\u00f6r videokonsultation i ExorLive\nSp\u00e4rra patientprogram\nS\u00e4kerhet i ExorLive\nFr\u00e5gor om s\u00e4kerhet (FAQ)\nEgna \u00f6vningar och GDPR\nExorLive API Terms of Service (the \"API Terms\")\nExorLive Application Developer Policy","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Saudi Cabinet reiterates Kingdom's condemnation of Qur'an desecration\nSaudi's Reema Juffali claims victory in Bronze Cup class at 24 Hours of Spa\nSaudi's Reema Juffali claims victory in Bronze Cup class at 24 Hours of Spa \/node\/2135871\/sport\nReema Juffali celebrates in Spa with her SPS Automotive Performance teammates. (SPS Automotive Performance)\nhttps:\/\/arab.news\/byaxc\nUpdated 04 August 2022\nPodium was a gift but finishing more than enough, says Jeddah-born SPS Automotive Performance driver\nRIYADH: Saudi racer Reema Juffali claimed victory in the Bronze Cup class at the grueling 24 Hours of Spa with her SPS Automotive Performance team in Belgium, but said that just finishing \"was more than enough for me.\"\nJuffali shared driving duties with teammates Valentin Pierburg, George Kurtz and Tim M\u00fcller in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 #20.\nHaving produced a commanding performance to secure pole position, the quartet had to overcome a number of obstacles during the race including extensive repairs to their shock absorber before a not-at-fault collision with another team in the pit lane.\nBut they eventually battled back into the lead with Juffali crossing the finish line to secure first place.\n\"For me, just finishing the race was going to be an achievement in itself,\" Juffali said. \"We were always on our toes and we needed to keep evolving whether driving at night or avoiding the debris on the track. It was by far the most challenging and difficult race that I've been part of. When it came to the last few laps, I couldn't believe that the race was coming to an end \u2014 it just felt like we had been driving forever.\"\nShe added: \"The podium finish was the icing on the cake and it made the race so much sweeter and more memorable but it really feels like my first 24 Hours race. The podium was a gift but finishing is more than enough for me.\n\"I definitely wouldn't be here today without the team and my teammates and it wasn't an easy feat to achieve and I am feeling very accomplished.\"\nAs founder and one of the drivers of Theeba Motorsport, Juffali has been putting her skills and knowledge to the test during the International GT Open. She believes her experience in Spa will be invaluable for her development going forward.\n\"The experience that I have gained is everything,\" she said. \"We had so many good moments during the race and it will teach me so much going forward. If this is one of the toughest races out there, then I'm glad I have experienced this now. I don't have any easy benchmarks now and I now have a good outlook going into the future races.\"\nThe weekend also saw six female drivers including Juffali compete during the 24 Hours of Spa, with five triumphing in their class.\n\"It is really important to not just have females in the sport but also to see women competing in the top level and winning,\" Juffali said. \"This is what will change the conversation and allow the next generation to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.\"\nTopics: Saudi Arabia sports\nReema Juffali's racing team Theeba Motorsport to appear at Goodwood Festival of Speed\nSaudi racer Juffali delighted as Theeba Motorsport triumphs on International GT Open debut in France\nNewcastle sink Saints to end 47-year wait to reach League Cup final \/node\/2242561\/sport\nNewcastle had all the momentum, sweeping forward in a black and white wave that left Southampton powerless to stem the tide\nNEWCASTLE, United Kingdom: Newcastle reached the League Cup final for the first time in 47 years as Sean Longstaff's double inspired a 2-1 win against Southampton in Tuesday's semifinal second leg at jubilant St. James' Park.\nLongstaff's first-half strikes ensured Eddie Howe's side finished the job after winning 1-0 in the first leg last week.\nChe Adams reduced the deficit before the interval and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimaraes was sent off in the closing stages.\nBut Newcastle held on to clinch a 3-1 aggregate victory that booked a final date with Manchester United or Nottingham Forest at Wembley on February 26.\nUnited hold a 3-0 lead against Forest heading into Wednesday's second leg at Old Trafford.\nThe Magpies' most recent domestic final ended in defeat against United in the 1999 FA Cup.\nNewcastle, who have never won the League Cup, are aiming to lift a major domestic trophy for the first time since the 1955 FA Cup.\nTheir last major silverware in any competition came in the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.\nOn a cathartic night for Newcastle after decades of suffering, it was fitting that Longstaff, a boyhood Magpies fan, should be the one to send them to Wembley.\nWith Newcastle legends Alan Shearer and David Ginola joining the celebrations in the stands, raucous Magpies fans were ready to keep the party going all night long in the football-crazy city's Bigg Market and Quayside bars.\nRevitalized by Howe's astute leadership and the financial muscle of a largely Saudi-backed ownership group, a club once regarded as the laughing stock of the Premier League can finally hold their heads high.\nThey sit third in the Premier League and look set for a sustained period as contenders for the English game's top honors.\nReaching their first domestic cup final this century is another significant landmark in Newcastle's rebirth.\nRamping up an already vociferous atmosphere, Newcastle's Anthony Gordon was paraded on the pitch before kick-off after completing his \u00a345 million ($51 million) move from Everton.\nHowe had labelled the second leg a \"season defining\" moment for Newcastle and it took his fired-up side just five minutes to raise the decibel levels even further.\nLongstaff found Kieran Trippier on the right flank and sprinted onto the defender's return pass before guiding a low finish past Gavin Bazunu from 12 yards.\nLongstaff's first goal at St. James' Park in four years was nearly followed by a second moments later when he flashed just wide from Guimaraes' reverse pass.\nNewcastle had all the momentum, sweeping forward in a black and white wave that left Southampton powerless to stem the tide.\nOnce again it was Longstaff who provided the finishing touch to a breathtaking raid in the 21st minute.\nExposing Southampton's fragile wing-back system, Joe Willock sprinted into space behind James Bree and found Miguel Almiron, whose cutback was drilled home by Longstaff.\nNewcastle keeper Nick Pope had kept 10 successive clean-sheets, but his unbeaten streak ended in the 29th minute.\nCompletely against the run of play, Willock gifted possession to Adams and the striker smashed a superb shot into the far corner from outside the penalty area.\nIn a symbolic passing of the torch, Jonjo Shelvey \u2014 a veteran of Newcastle's darker days \u2014 waved farewell to fans on the pitch at half-time ahead of his move to Nottingham Forest.\nShelvey has been left behind by Howe's revolution, an overhaul that has given Newcastle a much stronger spine.\nIn the past, Newcastle would have wilted when Southampton pushed hard in a tense second half, but they are made of sterner stuff now.\nPope's brilliant save from Adam Armstrong ensured Newcastle's long-awaited return to Wembley wasn't derailed despite Guimaraes' 82nd minute red card for stamping on Samuel Edozie.\nTopics: English League Cup Newcastle United Southampton FC Carabao Cup\nStill time for Newcastle to strike January deals, says Howe\nNewcastle eye Carabao Cup title as Wembley beckons\nInter beat Atalanta to reach Italian Cup semifinals \/node\/2242566\/sport\nUpdated 20 sec ago\nMatteo Darmian struck the only goal 11 minutes after half-time\nMILAN: Inter Milan set up a potential Italian Cup semifinal clash with arch rivals Juventus after the holders saw off Atalanta 1-0 on Tuesday.\nMatteo Darmian struck the only goal 11 minutes after half-time, his low strike across Juan Musso enough to put a tight quarter-final at the San Siro in Inter's favor.\nSimone Inzaghi's side will take on either troubled Juve or Lazio in April's two-legged semis, with the pair facing off in Turin on Thursday.\nInter beat Juve in last season's final to claim their eighth Italian Cup.\nThe other side of the draw will be decided on Wednesday when Fiorentina host Torino and Roma welcome Cremonese to the Italian capital.\nInter came through a tough test with Atalanta who are a direct rival for a place in next season's Champions League.\nMilan Skriniar was dropped for the match, which was played just after the closure of the winter transfer window in Italy which left him at Inter until the summer.\nSlovakia captain Skriniar will leave at the end of the season as a free agent for Paris Saint-Germain.\nInter's attentions now turn to Sunday's Serie A derby with AC Milan, whose league title defense has crumbled after a series of bad results culminating with last weekend's 5-2 home hammering at the hands of Sassuolo.\nDefending champions Milan have dropped to fifth with Inter now the closest challengers to league leaders Napoli, 13 points off the pace.\nTopics: Italian Cup Inter Milan Atalanta\nInter Milan's Super Cup celebration ruined with loss to Empoli\nCremonese stun Napoli in Italian Cup after penalties\nJorginho joins Arsenal from Chelsea on deadline day \/node\/2242516\/football\n\"It's an important shirt. It's an amazing club, a big one, and I'm really excited and happy to be here,\" Jorginho told Arsenal.com\nLONDON: Jorginho joined Premier League leaders Arsenal from Chelsea on transfer deadline day on Tuesday for a reported fee of \u00a312 million ($15 million).\n\"Welcome to The Arsenal, Jorginho,\" the club said in a post on their official Twitter account.\nGunners manager Mikel Arteta said the 31-year-old Italy international would bring \"intelligence, deep leadership skills and a huge amount of Premier League and international experience.\"\nThe midfielder, who is understood to have signed an 18-month deal at the Emirates Stadium, told Arsenal.com: \"I'm very excited for this new challenge and I just can't wait to be on the pitch to be honest.\n\"Everything has happened so fast. I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.\n\"It's an important shirt. It's an amazing club, a big one, and I'm really excited and happy to be here.\"\nThe former Napoli player has made 143 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, with whom he won the Champions League in 2021.\nHe was also part of the Italy team that won the European Championship the same year.\nTopics: Arsenal Chelsea Jorginho\nSpot-on Jorginho gives Chelsea opening win at Everton\nDifficult work begins for Jorginho as Euro kings Italy restart World Cup bid\nRussian Olympic chief says athletes must compete without restrictions \/node\/2242301\/sport\n\"Russians must participate exactly on the same conditions as all other athletes,\" Stanislav Pozdnyakov said\nIOC said last week it was examining a \"pathway\" for Russians to take part in the summer Games next year\nMOSCOW: The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said Tuesday that athletes representing Russia must not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries, amid a growing row over their participation in the 2024 Paris Games.\n\"Russians must participate exactly on the same conditions as all other athletes. Any additional conditions or criteria are unwelcome, especially any that have political overtones, which are completely unacceptable for the Olympic movement,\" Stanislav Pozdnyakov said, according to Russian news agencies.\nThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) said last week it was examining a \"pathway\" for Russians to take part in the summer Games next year, probably as neutral athletes rather than under their national flag.\nRussia and its ally Belarus, which allowed its territory to be a stage ground for the offensive, have been sidelined from most Olympic sports since Russian forces invaded Ukraine last February.\nThat announcement sparked an immediate backlash from Kyiv, with a Ukrainian presidential aide accusing the IOC of being a \"promoter of war\".\nUkraine has threatened to boycott the Paris Games if Russians are allowed to take part.\nPozdnyakov said his organisation welcomed efforts by the IOC to allow Russian athletes to compete.\n\"But as for additional conditions, we strongly disagree. The Olympic Charter states that all athletes must participate on an equal footing,\" he added.\nUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia's participation in the Paris Olympics would amount to showing that \"terror can allegedly be something acceptable\".\nZelensky also last week said he had invited IOC president Thomas Bach to visit the frontline Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, \"so that he can see for himself that neutrality does not exist\".\nUkraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday that of the 71 medals that Russian competitors won at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 45 were won by athletes who were members of the Central Sports Club of the Russian Army, or CSKA.\n\"The army that commits atrocities, kills, rapes, and loots,\" Kuleba said. \"This is whom the ignorant IOC wants to put under (the) white flag allowing (them) to compete.\"\nThe Olympic Council of Asia, however, last week offered Russian and Belarusian athletes the chance to compete in this year's Asian Games, arguing that \"all athletes, regardless of their nationality or the passport they hold, should be able to compete in sports competitions\".\nThat was a significant move because it would allow athletes from those two countries to achieve qualifying standards they would need to compete in the Paris Olympics.\nThe IOC reiterated last week that the international federations for each Olympic sport were \"the sole authority for its international competitions\".\nTopics: Russia athletes International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2024 Olympics\nSports court to start Russian Olympic doping appeals Monday\nIOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics\nFaisal Salhab, Saud Al-Sharif make history as second and third Saudi golfers to turn professional \/node\/2242276\/sport\nFaisal Salhab, Saud Al-Sharif make history as second and third Saudi golfers to turn professional\nNational team stars looking to lead new generation of players into professional arena\nJEDDAH: The PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers will provide the stage for the first steps into the professional game for Saudi golfers Faisal Salhab, 26, and Saud Al-Sharif, 23, after the pair announced their decision to turn professional ahead of the Asian Tour's flagship event.\nThe duo become the second and third Saudi Arabian golfers to join the paid ranks, following in the footsteps of national teammate and friend, 36-year-old Othman Almulla.\nAll three will continue to be supported by Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation given the important role they play in demonstrating the benefits of the sport to the Saudi public, who now have more opportunities to try golf thanks to a number of mass participation programs and new access points.\nHaving had successful amateur careers, turning professional was the natural next step on the career pathway of Salhab and Al-Sharif, and should allow both players a platform to test their games against, and learn from, some of the world's best players.\nSalhab said: \"This is another exciting step on our journey and where better to turn professional than in our home country at the PIF Saudi International?\n\"It has been a long journey to get to this point but the continued support of Golf Saudi, the Saudi Golf Federation, my coaching team, and friends and family has made all the difference.\n\"I want to thank them for everything and hope that I can continue my amateur success in the professional game, starting this week,\" he added.\nAl-Sharif echoed Salhab's sentiments, adding: \"Turning professional has been my goal since I first caught the golf bug as young kid, and I am so happy to have the opportunity to fully pursue golf as a career.\n\"There are so many people to thank but Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation have been integral to growing the game within the Kingdom and allowing both of us the opportunity to play golf and reach this point,\" he said.\n\"I can't wait to be on the road with Othman and Faisal testing ourselves against the best players and on the best courses, and hope that our story can help others to see and believe they can do the same and follow in our footsteps,\" Al-Sharif added. \"As well as winning on the international stage, we each share the dream of inspiring the next generation, and professional golf gives us the platform to do that.\"\nBoth enter the professional game in impressive form, following December's Saudi Open at Riyadh Golf Club, where Salhab clinched the overall title, with Al-Sharif, Saudi Arabia's leading amateur, finishing second.\nFollowing their first professional event at Royal Greens, both players will enjoy a full schedule of events on the Asian Tour, traveling from Saudi Arabia onto the International Series Oman and International Series Qatar, before venturing further east to the International Series in Thailand.\nAlmulla, who became the first-ever Saudi professional in 2019, praised his compatriots in taking the next steps in their careers, and hopes to be able to share advice as the two forge new paths.\n\"Turning professional is the biggest decision I've ever made and I couldn't have done it without the amazing support I have received from everyone at Golf Saudi, the Saudi Golf Federation and my sponsors.\n\"Life on tour is a pretty demanding one, so I'm hoping that I can help the guys avoid some of my mistakes and do whatever I can to help them overcome some of the early challenges of turning professional,\" he said.\n\"More than anything, I'm looking forward to competing on the world stage alongside my countrymen and, hopefully, seeing one of them lift a trophy in the very near future,\" Almulla added.\nfollow us Follow @ArabNewsSport\nTweets by ArabNewsSport","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"get that money Mar. 27, 2019\nWhy Is Stalking People on Venmo So Addictive?\nBy Madison Malone Kircher@4evrmalone\nGet That Money\nPhoto: Andrew Harrer\/Bloomberg via Getty Images\nGet That Money is an exploration of the many ways we think about our finances \u2014 what we earn, what we have, and what we want.\nMy senior year of college, I dated somebody who then went abroad for a semester in Paris. Before she left, we cried a lot. We reminisced about the whole six months we'd spent together. We cried some more. \"Together in Paris,\" read the note she left in my dorm room with a mix CD. This was, I freely admit, a reference to a sappy plotline in the animated classic Anastasia. (Bernadette Peters is in it. Meg Ryan is in it. The music slaps. I refuse to be embarrassed by this anecdote.)\nWe broke up six weeks later. And though that was years ago and we've both long since moved on, I still found myself gasping when, as I scrolled through my Venmo feed last year, I saw a charge she'd sent her current partner. \"Together in Paris,\" it read, complete with a croissant emoji.\nHonestly, what was I expecting to find? Usually, Venmo \u2014 the ubiquitous app that enables us to send and receive money between friends \u2014 is just a series of mundane exchanges for things like beer and pizza emoji. Nobody cares about seeing roommates pitch in for Con Edison payments denoted by lightbulbs. Or do they? \"I like to look for utilities or rent payments between couples,\" Kevin, a 28-year-old from Manhattan told me. \"I find it interesting to know who pays for what in the relationship. Whose name is on the lease? That sort of thing.\" These transactions give us clues about small, intimate, generally innocuous parts of people's lives they might not otherwise share. And that's why they're so fascinating.\n\"People have an innate tendency to be voyeuristic, and the internet has made that unbelievably easy,\" Harris Stratyner, a psychologist who specializes in addictive and unhealthy behaviors, told me. \"You cannot imagine the people who come to see me who are addicted to the internet and its various apps, Venmo included.\" He has a few theories for why we get so hooked on information that could potentially hurt our feelings: \"You might go up to the edge of a cliff and look over and get scared, but there's a part of you that wonders what would happen if you fell off or jumped. It's the same kind of thing.\"\nAlso, Venmo hides just enough to make your imagination fill in the blanks. \"Venmo is filled with intrigue and jealousy, like a psychological detective story, or something out of a Hitchcock,\" says Stratyner. While it might seem dramatic to envision every person scrolling through their Venmo feed like a present-day version of Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window, peering through binoculars at his neighbors in the dark, it's also \u2026 not that far off.\nThen there's the tension between the performative aspect of making transactions public (do you include a joke, or a reference to the dumplings you ate together?) and the sneaky quality of the \"private\" setting. \"When I was single, I would check people's Venmos for hints on who else they were sleeping with,\" said Megan, a 28-year-old from Brooklyn. One guy she liked kept his whole Venmo feed on lockdown, which struck her as \"shady.\" When Liz, 26, got back together with an ex but wasn't ready to tell her family yet, she made sure to keep their transactions out of her feed. \"All my other exchanges are public, but I just know my sisters stalk my Venmo and would see what we were up to.\"\nAnother reason why Venmo is great for stalking: My friend Lena, whose Venmo voyeurism habits are unparalleled, pointed out that it's designed so that the \"comment\" and \"heart\" icons are on the left side, making it harder to \"like\" something by accident while scrolling through another person's feed (if you're right-handed, at least). This allows people like Lena to safely peruse through days' and weeks' worth of transactions without fear of brushing the screen and tipping people off to the fact that you were creeping on them. (Even though they, by using Venmo, are ostensibly inviting you to do so.)\nPeople can be surprisingly unguarded and reachable on Venmo, including the wealthy and famous(ish). When Sean Spicer, one of Trump's short-lived press secretaries, was unmasked on the app, people were interested to see that he'd exchanged money with just two people, his brother and sister, and counted a major K Street lobbyist among his small friend list. When Becca Kufrin was dumped on The Bachelor, strangers around the world found her account and sent her $6,000 in microdonations. (She gave the money to charity.)\nStratyner pointed out Venmo offers a particularly potent draw that other social platforms do not: intel on a taboo subject. \"It's easier for patients to discuss their sex life with me than to tell me what they make in a year,\" he said, noting that Venmo acts as an intermediary that lets people talk about their finances without actually doing so. \"[On Venmo], you can show off how much money you have in an indirect way,\" he said. When you display how often you spend, on what, and with whom, you may inspire \"venvy\", a portmanteau of \"Venmo\" and \"envy\" coined years ago that has only become more relevant as the app has grown. The difference between \"venvy\" and, say, the Instagram equivalent, is that braggarts can chalk up their flexing to the app's genuinely useful function (\"I wasn't trying to show off, I just needed to pay so-and-so back for our ski trip\").\nAnd then we, the people scrolling through this information, have yet another metric against which to compare and judge ourselves. \"I recently saw a group of my friends renting a house for an upcoming long weekend \u2026 and I wasn't invited,\" Lena said. Another user told me she checks the app to see which of her high-school friends are still hanging out with each other, without her.\n\"I think Venmo is unintentionally one of the most honest platforms,\" Megan explained. \"People don't really tend to think of it as social media, so if you want to find out what someone is up to, who they live with, or what some of their life habits are, Venmo is actually a more complete picture than say, Instagram, which is very intentionally curated.\" It helps, too, that Venmo payments default to public. You have to manually change the setting if you don't want people to see where your money is going.\nThis means, even though it's technically automatic, people who opt to keep their payments public are making a choice. They're saying they want you to be able to poke around in their finances. To pry open their social calendar. To know their new relationship is going great thank you very much and why yes we are looking forward to our trip to Paris. Which is good because we, as humans, are wired to want to know those same things. \"I didn't even know Venmo could be private,\" one user told me. \"Where's the fun in that?\"\nHow to Know if Your Partner is Financially 'Cheating'\nMy Boyfriend Owes Me a Ton of Money\nWhen Asking for More Money Backfires","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Klitschko \u2013 Solis Weigh In, Fight To Be Shown Online\nThe Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis WBC heavyweight championship will be televised live to the U.S., Tomorrow! Saturday, March 19, exclusively on EPIX and streamed live on EpixHD.com, which includes a free two-week trial of the entire website, including access to its 3,000-film library. To sign up for the free trial go to: http:\/\/www.epixhd.com\/freetrial-boxing\/\nThe live U.S. broadcast and the live stream will begin at 5 p.m. ET with fights from the undercard followed by the Klitschko vs. Solis world title fight at 6 p.m. ET with the televised replay at 10 p.m. ET.\nAnd in a boxing first, EPIX will also be presenting the closed captioned simulcast of the Klitschko vs. Solis heavyweight title tilt on a jumbotron screen in Times Square (Broadway at 44th St.), beginning at 6 p.m. ET.\nKlitschko (41-2, 38 KOs), of Ukraine, a three-time heavyweight champion, will be making his sixth title defense of his current reign against 2004 Cuban Olympic gold medalist Solis (17-0, 12 KOs), who is the number one contender and mandatory challenger. The fight will take place in front of a sell-out crowd of 19,000 at the Lanxess Arena in Colgne, Germany.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"March 25, 2010 February 10, 2014 Anne\nPrincess Nathalie is pregnant.\n[picappgallerysingle id=\"866714\u2033] Danish magazine Billedbladet had it confirmed from Princess Benedikte, the mother of Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, that her youngest daughter is pregnant. The child will be born in July this year. Princess Benedikte told Billedbladet: \"Both Prince Richard and I are very happy for the young couple.\"\nNathalie and the father of the baby, Alexander Johannsman became engaged on Christmas Day last year, but the engagement was not announced until January.\nThe couple were married in a civil ceremony just after the engagement announcement, but Nathalie says in a comment to Euro Dressage News that the religious wedding has been set for 2011, but that no definite date has been set yet.\nNathalie, at 6 months pregnant, is planned to have her last dressage competition before the birth of the baby today at the 2010 World Cup Finals. Her goal is to be back in shape by the World Equestrian Games, this year hosted in Kentucky, USA, in the end of September\/start of October.\nPrincess Madeleine pregnant\nView all posts by Anne\nPrevious My New Year's Eve Menu\nNext Mette-Marit's popularity","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"Titles (156)\nScreentalk (29)\nClose to Home - Final Episode\nThis is the final episode of the pioneering Kiwi soap. TV One's Hearte family saga achieved enormous popularity during its eight year run, and provided a training ground for a generation of screen talent. But by 1982 Close to Home's characters were aging or departed, and the show faced competition from American youth-focused fare (eg Fame, The Six Million Dollar Man). With this 818th episode it was time for moving house, nostalgic re-caps, for The Seekers' 'Carnival is Over' to score the opening credits, and for Tom (John Bach) to stub out his last ciggie and write the ending.\nClose Up - All Blacks interview (June 2005)\nThis Close Up All Blacks interview was broadcast from Christchurch Football Club, ahead of the opening test of the much anticipated 2005 tour by the British Lions. Mark Sainsbury is the MC, as coach Graham Henry, captain Tana Umaga, vice-captain Richie McCaw and young lock James Ryan talk pre-game rituals, mentors, half-time food and nicknames (McCaw is known as 'Fluffy'?). Umaga would shortly make headlines for his part in a controversial tackle on Brian O'Driscoll, which ruled the Lions captain out for the rest of the series (won 3 - 0 by the All Blacks).\nClose Up - Dragon interview\nThis 2010 Close Up excerpt sees presenter Mark Sainsbury interview rock band Dragon. After singer Marc Hunter's death in 1998, the band went on hiatus until nearly a decade later, when Todd Hunter started rehearsing a new line-up, with Mark Williams on vocals. Hunter talks about reforming \u2014 \"we are here to service the songs\" \u2014 and he and Williams reflect on their rock'n'roll lives. \"It must have been dangerous to be in the band?\" asks Sainsbury. It wouldn't be a Kiwi summer without 'Rain', and the band ends with a TVNZ rooftop rendition of the classic song.\nClose Up - Big Dealers (featuring John Key)\nThis episode of current affairs show Close Up offers a fascinating portrait of the early days of New Zealand's foreign exchange market. Reporter Ted Sheehan heads into \"the pit\" (trading room), and chronicles the working life of a senior forex dealer, 25-year-old accountancy graduate John Key. The \"smiling assassin\" (and future Prime Minister) is a calm and earnest presence amongst the young cowboys playing for fortunes and Porsches, months before the 1987 sharemarket crash. As Sheehan says, \"they're like addicts who eat, breathe and sleep foreign exchange dealing\".\nClose Up - Utu\nThis 2 June 1982 Close Up edition looks at the journey of the merry pranksters behind Blerta, from Dr Brunowski to making multi-million dollar movies. Geoff Murphy and Bruno Lawrence are interviewed at Waimarama while working on colonial epic Utu. Various members of the Murphy clan are seen involved in the production, reinforcing Murphy's stab at why Blerta's players have stuck together up to this point: \"A uniformity of philosophy I suppose ... the family thing.\" Nb: 'B-roll' shots (supplementary cutaway footage) are missing from the archive copy of this show.\nClose Up - Following the Leader (Jim Bolger)\nThis report from 80s current affairs show Close Up introduces the New Zealand public to future Prime Minister Jim Bolger \u2014 shortly after the \"lightning coup\" that saw him unseating urban lawyer Jim McLay, to become leader of the National Party. The focus is on Bolger's rural roots as a father and farmer. There is also praise from political historian Barry Gustafson, and a mini journalistic joust with ex PM Robert Muldoon, over whether he supports the new party leader. In 1987 Labour was re-elected for another term; Bolger's party swept to victory in 1990.\nClose to Home - First Episode\nPioneering soap opera Close To Home first screened in May 1975. For just over eight years (until August 1983) middle New Zealand found their mirror in the life and times of Wellington's Hearte clan. At its peak in 1977 nearly one million viewers tuned in twice weekly to watch the series co-created by Michael Noonan and Tony Isaac. This first episode sees the family gathering for Grandfather's 78th birthday. Vivian (Ilona Rodgers) moans to Tom (John Bach): \"you've drunk all my cooking sherry\", then tenderises the beef with the empty bottle.\nClose Up - 'Nature' performed by The Fourmyula\n\"Through falling leaves I pick my way slowly\u2026\" In 1970 a musical paean to getting your nature buzz topped the charts. 'Nature', by The Fourmyula, became a Kiwi classic: in 2001 an APRA poll voted it the best local song of the past 75 years. This 2010 Close Up report, from Auckland's Montecristo Room, sees presenter Mark Sainsbury introduce the band's second performance of 'Nature' in Aotearoa (the band were overseas when it topped the charts). He quizzes composer Wayne Mason, and drummer Chris Parry recalls encountering The Clash while working in the English music scene.\nSet in a small New Zealand town, Closer is the story of a deaf teenage boy trying to come to terms with the death of his older sister. An emotionally locked-down father who has limited knowledge of sign language compounds his struggle. Written and directed by David Rittey (We The Living), and co-written by poet Therese Lloyd, Closer is a moving portrayal of the power and complexity of silence. Closer won Best Short Film and Best Performance at the 2005 NZ Screen Awards, and was selected to compete for the top short film prize at the Cannes Film Festival.\nK' Road Stories - Closed\nA woman running an Auckland laundromat finds herself accosted by a drug addict. A frustrated customer struggles with a machine that is out of order and ruining her expensive clothes. Somewhere across the city police are on their way to a drug bust. However all is not what it seems on Karangahape Road, and the consequences look to be life altering. The three tales in this film were made as part of NZ On Air funded K' Rd Stories, a collection of short films which all tell stories set around Auckland's most legendary, notorious, and arguably most beloved street.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Bret \"Baldman\" Troie 18\/11\/2019 Comments Off on BLAME ZEUS \u2013 Seethe\nSeethe by Blame Zeus\nBlame Zeus's new record \"Seethe\" is a ten-track masterclass on how to write an accessible, ear-catching, progressive rock record. It's being released on November 8th, 2019 via Rockshots Records, and it is an album that rock fans need to hear. It's filled to the brim with tasty, decadent passages that segue into massive releases in the form of big hooks, courtesy of world-class vocals, and great musicianship. With a rare, uncanny ability to connect with her lyrics, vocalist Sandra Oliveira manipulates her voice with impressive results. Excellent examples of this can be found on \"Blood Stained Hands,\" \"Into The Womb\" and the spellbinding \"White\".\nThe slow-burning inferno \"Down To Our Bones,\" is an outstanding track featuring a guest performance from Rui Duarte, the vocalist of legendary Portuguese Thrashers \"Ramp.\" The combination of Rui and Sandra's voices is a treat to the ears. The talent of the rhythm section is on full display with luscious drum and bass accents that play under driving riffs. \"The Obsession Lullaby\" has a cocky swagger to it. It builds up to a bombastic chorus section as well as an outstanding solo. The melodies in the track are infectious. The tracklist order takes the listener on a twisting road of intense emotions, yet provides much-needed breaks with \"White,\" and \" No,\" before pounding the final nails into the aural coffin with \"The Warden\" and \"The Crown And The Gun\".\nWith Seethe, Blame Zeus crafted an exceptional record that will appeal to a broad audience. The big hooks, infectious melodies, accessible riffs, and excellent mix, will grab the casual rock fan. The level of musicianship and wealth of nuances in the playing will keep the sonically educated listener engaged. It's a record that truly rewards both sides of the listening spectrum. You will find something to love in this record. If you have been hunting for an outstanding progressive rock record that keeps you coming back for more, let this record \"Seethe\" into your soul.\nAbout Blame Zeus\nReview by Bret \"Baldman\" Troie\nBret \"Baldman\" Troie","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Social media now the main news source for younger audiences\nBob Collins August 31, 2016, 10:11 AM Aug 31, 2016\nThere's not a lot of great news in the fifth annual Oxford University Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism survey. The most favored sources of news for people are the media least likely to provide in-depth information and, in many cases, serious news.\nThe biggest change, the survey said, has been the growth of news accessed via social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. That's not terribly surprising; it's not terribly depressing. Social media is a great place to learn about the news because it's so easy for journalists to get bottom-line information to the audience quickly.\nWhere it becomes \"interesting\" \u2014 to coin a term \u2014 is where social media is the dominant source of information.\nThe majority of a younger audience now gets its news primarily through social media. The survey, a reputable annual piece of research, seemed through the quotes that illustrate the respondents choices, to also make them appear as vapid as some of the stories that qualify as news.\nTotally. I mean one minute a 69-year-old man is alive and then he's dead. Crazy, right?\nOne in 10 people now use social media as their main source of information, but it's a statistic that's still hard to translate since a sizeable amount of that information comes from the work of mainstream reporters, who are often toiling for institutions that are dying. When the plug is finally pulled on newspapers, for example, what then?\n\"Social media is just one way of accessing online news \u2013 the vast majority of which still ends up being consumed on a news website,\" the survey says.\nIn addition to online access, most consumers also continue to access news via TV, radio, or print but the extent of this is significantly affected by age. For every group under 45, online news is now more important than television news. For 18\u201324s social media (28%) comes out ahead of TV (24%) for the first time with print lagging behind at just 6%.\nBut a startling conclusion of the survey is that people are just fine with social media algorithms replacing human editors in selecting what news people see. Thirty-six percent said they are happy with algorithms selecting the news based on what people have already ready, while only 30 percent said they are most happy with the judgment of editors.\nBut the survey said \"traditional\" news brands are still enormously important. \"Most of the content consumed still comes from newspaper groups, broadcasters, or digital born brands that have invested in original content,\" it said.\nIt's hard to know how far \u2013 or how fast \u2013 the shift to distributed media will go, but this feels like the beginning of a new phase of media disruption. News organisations will need to keep adapting to the changes ahead \u2013 whilst recognising that journalistic track record, trust, and brand equity will remain necessary if not sufficient ingredients of success.\njournalism Media Social Networks\n\u2039 Older Classmates go to court to see girl adopted\nNewer \u203a In a battle of dictionaries, MN Supreme Court expands tenant's rights\nThis blog stood on the shoulders of a giant\nMeteorologist loses it when viewers complain about tornado coverage","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home>???> Shaquille O'Neal Held Up NYC Traffic To Help Woman Who Fainted In Crosswalk\nShaquille O'Neal Held Up NYC Traffic To Help Woman Who Fainted In Crosswalk\nTo the rescue.\nIf you're ever in trouble and Shaquille O'Neal just happens to be in the neighborhood, just know Superhero Shaq is on the way. The NBA icon has developed a reputation for helping those in need when dire circumstances seem to arise, and things weren't any different on Monday. According to TMZ, Shaq was making his way through the East Village in New York City when there was a bit of commotion on the street. He saw that a woman had fainted in the middle of a crosswalk, so he rushed to her aid.\nPhillip Faraone \/ Stringer \/ Getty Images\nShaq reportedly jumped out of his car and with the help of a few other NYC residents, helped the woman regain consciousness. Shaq and company stayed by the woman's side until emergency responders arrived, although drivers weren't happy, and it's reported that her fainting episode was connected to her diabetes diagnosis.\nBack in 2018, Shaq was on his way to hand out turkeys during the Thanksgiving season with the Broward Sheriffs Office when he witnessed a car accident. There were children in one of the vehicles with their mother, so Shaq stayed with them to help calm them down from the jarring situation. While the deputies on site handled the situation with the adults, Shaq acted a makeshift babysitter. Check out a clip of that moment below.\n??? News Shaquille O'Neal diabetes tmz fainting car crash\nRihanna Joins Social Media Outrage Surrounding The \"Devastating\" Fires Impacting Australia\nNetflix's \"Narcos: Mexico\" Season 2 Shows A Backstabbing Last Supper\n??? Shaquille O'Neal Held Up NYC Traffic To Help Woman Who Fainted In Crosswalk","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Posted by Sandboxer June 14, 2017\nThe glowing orb stunt should have been a sign that all was not what it seems. Theatrics, in the world of politics, usually suggest an illusion needs to be spun for audiences somewhere.\nA week after US President Donald Trump's eyesore of a visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the real question is \"why?\" What was the purpose of convening leaders and representatives of 55 Arab and Muslim nations to greet a US head of state amidst much pomp, ceremony and an excruciating amount of flashing cameras?\nThe Riyadh summit had several goals, most of which specifically served Saudi and American political interests.\nUS President Donald Trump's gains were clear \u2013 he would score points at this impressive international showing of Muslim leaders who would help counter his anti-Muslim reputation at home. This would take place in the Middle East, at the heart of his fight against \"radical Islamic terrorism.\" Trump would be well-compensated in the form of the US's largest arms deal in history, a booty he could claim would boost his home economy. Trump would also leave with a blank check for Palestinian-Israel \"peace,\" bestowed by a Saudi king who has no authority to negotiate anything on behalf of Palestinians. And finally, the US president would piggyback the legitimacy of 55 Arab and Muslim states to craft a Middle East policy that targeted Iran, its allies and the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) \u2013 even though no consensus whatsoever was reached at the summit.\nIn their eyes, the Saudis scored even bigger. The cash-and-credibility-hemorrhaging Saudis are losing ground in all their international fights \u2013 in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and against Iran. Here was an opportunity to convene leaders and representatives from 55 Arab and Muslim nations (only 33 heads of states showed up) to underscore Saudi Arabia's position as the custodian of Sunni Islam. For the power-mad Saudis, nothing would showcase their primacy better than the presence of a US president on his first official foreign trip. They forgot, for that moment, that legitimacy is derived from one's own populations, not from a western head of state sword-dancing next to one's king. After the summit, Riyadh would go on to unilaterally craft a declaration, unseen and unapproved by the VIP guests, that claimed to outline the gathering's foreign policy priorities.\nBut most importantly, this summit would allow the Saudis \u2013 who are terrified at the potential repercussions coming their way from decades of funding global terrorism \u2013 to very publicly take cover under Trump's skirts. And the US president, who knows very well that the Saudis are the epicenter of global terror, offered up America's protection and complicity in order to secure his doggy bag of treasures.\nThis generous give-and-take between the Saudis and Americans took place on the day of the summit, amidst much back-slapping. Then, a few days later, the fallout began.\nFirst, Saudi vs Qatar\nThis past week, a flurry of media headlines alerted us to the first hard crack between summit participants. News reports began emerging that Qatari leader Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani had deviated from the Saudi talking points by supporting engagement with Iran and defending resistance groups Hezbollah and Hamas.\nSaudi Arabia and the UAE retaliated swiftly to this slight by blocking Qatari media outlets, recalling their ambassadors and launching a war of words against Doha.\nWhy the swift and punishing response toward a fellow member of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?\nQatar has long struggled to get out from under the shadow of its much larger Persian Gulf neighbor Saudi Arabia, and has spent the past dozen years building up media networks like Al Jazeera and investing in major western corporate, think tank, educational and sports brands to power project well beyond its regional stature. The tiny sheikhdom's biggest coup, however, was to secure the establishment of the US military's largest regional base on its territory, which allowed Doha to continue provoking its Saudi competitor with little risk of consequence.\nThen in 2011, the Qataris put their full weight behind \"Arab Spring\" efforts to overthrow a slew of Arab governments. Most of the Qatari-backed incoming regimes and opposition activists, however, were Islamists, mainly of the MB variety, which is reviled by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.\nThe Saudis were initially caught off-guard by the swift events sweeping the region, but quickly rallied to mount a region-wide counterrevolution to reverse the political gains of the Qatari- and Turkish-backed MB groups. Saudi operatives funneled manpower, money and weapons to reestablish Riyadh's influence. The Saudis revived their famed jihadi networks to flood Syria and other places with extremist militants that could tip the balance of power back in its direction. It wasn't just Qatar and the MB in Saudi sights \u2013 the regional uprisings, particularly in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, threatened to shift the region in a direction that benefitted Iran, Saudi Arabia's biggest regional adversary.\nIn Riyadh ten days ago, the Saudis thought they had struck gold. After eight years of dealing with a somewhat unsympathetic Obama administration, here was Trump acquiescing to their every whim. The Saudi declaration issued at the end of the summit \u2013 as well as speeches delivered during the event \u2013 struck out at Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, Hezbollah and Hamas, and promised American cooperation in isolating them. The Saudis were on a high, but they were also mostly alone.\nA broad divergence of interests\nWhile the Saudi-Qatari spat hit the headlines, there are countless other differences among summit participants that will scuttle Riyadh's ambitions.\nThe anti-MB UAE has stood firmly by Riyadh's side in condemning Doha, but diverges \u2013 even within its own borders \u2013 on assuming an aggressive position against Iran. Call it Dubai-versus-Abu Dhabi if you will. Dubai, with its large Iranian expat population and significant trade with the Islamic Republic, is less worried about its Persian neighbor. As a 2009 Wikileaks cable from the US embassy in Abu Dhabi puts it:\n\"While MbZ (Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Mohammad bin Zayed) is a hard liner on Iran, there are accommodationists within his own system, especially in Dubai, where the Ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (Prime Minister of the UAE) takes a position that is much closer to Qatar's.\"\nOther GCC states are even more loathe to confront Iran. Oman has repeatedly ignored Saudi demands to toughen its stance against Iran, and remains a key Iranian diplomatic partner in the region. The two states participated in joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman as recently as April, and it was Muscat that hosted the initial secret US-Iran meetings which kick-started the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.\nGCC member-state Kuwait also remains relatively neutral on Iranian matters. Up to 40% of Kuwaitis are Shiites, and the country has avoided much of the sectarian strife that afflicts Saudi Arabia and now Bahrain. It is to Kuwait that Qatar's emir has now turned to negotiate a peace with the Saudis and UAE in the aftermath of last week's fallout. The Qataris, who have dealt opportunistically and not ideologically in their regional relations, share the world's largest gas reserve with Iran, a further incentive to maintain a neutral stance on Tehran.\nIn fact, most of the Sunni states that attended the Riyadh summit are flat-out furious about the violent sectarianism and extremism that has emerged in the past few years. And many of them blame the Saudis for it.\nLast August, an unprecedented conference of 200 leading Sunni clerics from around the world was held in Grozny to determine \"who is a Sunni.\" Excluded from the gathering were representatives of both the Wahhabi sect (Saudi Arabia and Qatar's official religion) and the Muslim Brotherhood. The Islamic world is looking to tackle the deviance and sectarianism that has borne groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda \u2013 not indulge it, as would be the case if they embraced the Saudi 'vision' in Riyadh.\nBut in an effort to bulldoze through a \"Sunni consensus\" under the umbrella of \"Saudi-American power,\" the Saudis ignored every gorilla in that summit room.\nNot only do many of the meeting's participants blame the Saudis for unleashing the jihadi genie, most of them wouldn't for a minute look to Saudi 'leadership' if it weren't for the Saudi cash. Case in point, Sunni regional giants Turkey and Egypt. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn't even show up to Riyadh, citing other engagements. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi did attend \u2013 he was one of three invited to press his palms upon the 'glowing orb' to inaugurate the Saudi counterterrorism-something-or-other.\nBut more than anything, Sisi was invited to Riyadh as an important set extra \u2013 to visually demonstrate that the great Arab state of Egypt was passing the mantle of leadership to Saudi Arabia's King Salman.\nWhere the Saudis viewed former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a stalwart ally, they view Sisi as nothing of the sort. Sisi may agree with Riyadh on the evils of the Muslim Brotherhood, but he has absolutely no tolerance for Saudi Arabia's support of terrorist groups throughout the region, and has been a right royal pain on the issue of Syria.\nEgypt may hanker after the Saudi billions \u2013 which it has received in spades for its anti-MB efforts \u2013 but Egyptians have little affection for the Saudis and have sparred publicly and privately in recent years and months.\nWhereas Riyadh could once count on Egyptian troops to support its military incursions, today Cairo has rejected participation in the Saudi-led war against Yemen \u2013 alongside another staunch Saudi ally, Pakistan.\nThe Saudis recently hired Pakistan's former army chief General Raheel Sharif to head up their 39-nation \"Muslim NATO\" construct to fight terrorism, but now rumors are rife that he will resign amidst a national uproar over his decision. Pakistanis, like other straight-thinking Muslims, are uncomfortable about the prospect of a military alliance that appears to have been conceived primarily to fight Iran \u2013 and Shiites.\nOn the surface, the purpose of the Riyadh summit was to amass a coalition of like-minded Arab and Muslim partner-states, under a Saudi-American banner, to wage war against terror. In fact, this is a Saudi and American-led initiative created not to tackle terror, but to 'reframe' it to encompass political adversaries.\nLook out for pundits and politicians spinning these new narratives that Iran, Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhood are equally as dangerous as ISIS and Al Qaeda \u2013 never mind that the former have been around for decades without triggering the global security meltdown spawned by the latter.\nIn Riyadh, the Americans and Saudis made a great show of jointly announcing two additions to their \"terrorism\" list \u2013 one was a senior Hezbollah official, the other a senior member of ISIS.\nThis is not the war against terror that the heads of states gathered in Riyadh anticipated. This is a sectarian war, conceived by a sectarian state that has funded, armed and organized the very global terrorism it purports to fight. And every single US administration since the events of 9-11 has acknowledged this direct Saudi role in terror.\nIn Riyadh, the show went on anyway. But there's not a person in that room who didn't understand the game. Forget the 'Sunni consensus' after Riyadh. Of the 55 nations represented at the summit, the Saudis will be lucky to retain five.\nThis article was first published at RT's Op-Edge on June 1, 2017. Follow the author on Twitter and Facebook.\nPosted in: Middle East, Palestine, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Syria, US Foreign PolicyTagged: Donald Trump, egypt, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, King Salman, muslim brotherhood, pakistan, qatar, Riyadh Summit, Saudi Arabia, sunni, terrorism, turkey, uaePermalinkLeave a comment\n\u2190 Saudi Arabia's last war\nAmerican provocation on the Syrian-Iraqi border \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The High Spot: Ring of Honor, TNA, Payback, and the Top Stories of the Week\nThe High Spot Wrestling\nGlenn Butler\nWelcome to the High Spot, Place to Be Nation's weekly pro wrestling update. Steve Wille (@SteveWille34) will take you through the biggest story of the week in the world of wrestling, adding in a unique view to help put the story in perspective. Glenn Butler (@Glenniebun) then takes a quick look at other important stories of the week. If you have any tips or story ideas, please contact us at info@placetobenation.com!\nAs Impact Wrestling struggles through cost-cutting measures and a complete revamp of their roster, fans have been prematurely predicting their demise. Of course, this is nothing new for Impact, a distant second place promotion behind the juggernaut that is the WWE. With its downturn, there are some that question whether Ring of Honor is catching up or even surpassing TNA. Before now, there have been few measurable metrics available to compare the two. Surely, Impact has the bigger, more global television deal and, subjectively, better \"production values\", that catch-all phrase wrestling fans overuse to describe how the product looks on the screen. But this summer, a few events have emerged that will allow fans and pundits to directly compare the two companies.\nImpact Wrestling made the first move, booking the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York for six television taping dates over the course of two weekends. Ring of Honor historically has run in this venue several times a year, selling out the facility on multiple occasions. Once these tapings occur, it will be an easy comparison to see which company draws more, by measuring the average number of tickets sold per event.\nAs the WWE transitions away from the traditional pay-per-view model, Impact has started to increase its PPV offerings in a reversal of its 2013 strategy. Ring of Honor has joined the fray, announcing its first live PPV event, \"Best in the World\" on June 22nd. ROH formerly had taped PPV events under its previous ownership. Again, the emergence of both entities on traditional pay-per-view creates an objective measure. If the events are available in an equal amount of homes, a direct comparison of the buy rate is a simple way to compare the two.\nFinally, in what's to me the most interesting move, Ring of Honor booked a new \"Field of Honor\" show at MCU Park, a minor-league baseball stadium in Brooklyn, NY, on August 15th. Impact has been running similar shows to this, called \"BaseBrawl,\" for several years, including a few at this very park. Again, the direct comparison with attendance figures can serve as an indication of the promotions' relative health, both in drawing and advertising power. Scanning reports from previous Impact events at MCU Park, attendance was around 3,000, which would be a huge number for ROH. In terms of the show itself, the original Field of Honor concept took place in 2003 and was a round-robin tournament with multiple blocks, somewhat akin to the World Cup or similar tournaments in New Japan and All Japan Wrestling. There's no current clarification as to whether ROH will maintain a tournament format or if the title is merely a pun related to holding the event at a baseball stadium.\nFill ALL the Roster Spots: TNA recently announced that their upcoming Slammiversary pay-per-view special event extravaganza will see the US television debut of Marshall and Ross Von Erich. Considering the need for fresh young talent and the fact that Slammiversary will take place on Fathers' Day, these Von Erichs will be accompanied to the ring by their father, Kevin Von Erich. TNA had previously been the television home of Lacey Von Erich; they are apparently cornering the market on Von Erich wrestling in the twenty-first century.\nAnd Now for Something Completely Different: As Steve gushed about on Episode 10 of the Main Event, Chikara's return to iPPV saw Icarus become only the second Grand Champion, making Eddie Kingston pass out while locked in the Chikara Special submission hold. Icarus cemented his face turn by covering up his frightening full-back tattoo which scares small children and sickens pregnant women. The massive heel group The Flood attacked the technicos post-match, and a character that looked like the combination of DC Comics' villains Doomsday and Bane destroyed the impish Kobald with a devastating one-hand chokeslam. Shockingly, long-time technico Solider Ant also joined The Flood, for reasons yet unknown. Was he kidnapped and brainwashed, or did he turn on his own volition? Chikara returns to action on June 21st in Chicago for two events. The must-see event can be ordered on-demand at smvod.com.\nHe's Got NBC-Universal in His Hands: In what must be a result of the recent deal between WWE and NBC-Universal regarding the 649849 hours of wrestling television WWE produces weekly, recent episodes of Raw and SmackDown have been added to the WWE Network with a delay of only one month rather than the longer delay evident in prior months.\nThe Weematch: It has come to this. There are times in wrestling when you need to rely on a feud to get you through a few months, whether it's because other parts of the show aren't quite catching on the way you might like, or perhaps someone important has been sidelined by injury. This Sunday on the Payback super special super show, Hornswoggle and El Torito will meet in a return match from their recent series on television and WeeLC match at Extreme Rules. Torito has by now run through all four members of 3MB, including a win in WeeLC, so one might think this feud has been one-sided; this week on Raw, however, Hornswoggle gained the upper hand and exhibited extraordinary strength when he tore El Torito's tail off with his bare hands in a brutal assault. El Torito exhibited extraordinary endurance and pain tolerance by even remaining conscious through the ordeal. Luckily, one of his colleagues grabbed up the shorn tail and put it on ice. (One can only think what might have happened if the tail had fallen into the hands of someone who might draw inspiration from the Big Bossman.) It remains to be seen if they made their way to an emergency facility quickly enough after the on-site paramedics failed to reattach the appendage, and how successful any attempt at reconstructive surgery may have been. (\"On-site paramedics failed to reattach the appendage\" is a kind way of referring to what may be, depending on one's individual perspective, either a medical professional declining to enter into a procedure that falls outside his medical expertise, or a shameful case of discrimination against bulls that highlights how far our society still has to go. Make up your own mind.) The tail is not an incidental part of a bull's body \u2014 it aids most bulls in keeping flies away, but for a bull as compact and athletically active as El Torito it must have a crucial role in the amazing balance he shows while plying his acrobatic talents \u2014 so this injury could handicap Torito significantly heading into the coming match. Torito might be a rough beast come Sunday, slouching toward Rosemont, Illinois to be born\u2026at the very moment when both competitors need to be at their best, as this match will have dire consequences for the loser: Torito's mask, or Hornswoggle's hair. One has to go; the WWE is no longer big enough for both of them. It has, indeed, come to this. As ever, we here at PTBN's High Spot will be closely following these ongoing developments.\nTags: Chikara, Eddie Kingston, El Torito, hornswoggle, Icarus, Kobald, Raw, ring of honor, Slammiversary, Smackdown, TNA, WWE Network\nA Tribute to Macho\nPTBN's WWE Payback 2014 Preview","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"African Games Brazzaville\nBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo, 2015\nThis edition marked the 50th anniversary of the games, as well as their return to Brazzaville, which hosted the first edition in 1965. The official opening ceremony was themed around a \"Tribute to Africa, Cradle of Humanity and Congo\" and was comprised of several poetic and musical scenes to tell the story of a transforming Africa and Congo also paying tribute to 50 years of African Olympism. The show was broadcast live in Africa and livestreamed for the international audience.\n10 Heads of States\n50 Nations\n40,000 Participants\nLibreville, Gabon, 2017","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"CONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada launch \"Understanding Royalties In the Digital Age\" video series, supported by Ontario Creates\nCONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada have released a new video series, titled Understanding Royalties In the Digital Age, which clearly and succinctly explains key concepts and fundamentals about music royalties in Canada. The series expands on information from CONNECT's often-cited Music Royalties Explained infographic, and aims to help Canadian artist entrepreneurs collect all the royalties they are entitled to.\nMade possible by the support of Ontario Creates, the four part series of short, shareable videos explores the process of licensing, distribution, and generating income from the broadcast and public performance of music. The videos are:\nThe Anatomy of a Song\nPublic Performance\nDigital Distributors\nThe Journey of a Song\n\"These videos are designed to provide Canadian artist entrepreneurs with key information about music rights, licensing, and how to collect royalties from the use of their music,\" said Catherine Jones, Vice President of CONNECT Music Licensing. \"By clearly outlining the royalties that artists are entitled to when their music is used, these videos will help more artists collect revenue and earn a living from their music.\"\n\"All creators should have a working understanding of the royalties they are entitled to when their music is streamed online, played on the radio or broadcast in a restaurant, club, bar, fitness club or live event venue,\" said Sarah Hashem, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at Music Canada. \"These videos outline how artist entrepreneurs can register their works with the applicable Canadians rights organizations, so that they can get paid when their music is played.\"\n\"Empowering artists to understand the intricacies of copyright and the mechanics in place for them to be compensated for their work is essential,\" said Miranda Mulholland, artist, and Creative Culture Advisor at Music Canada. \"Ensuring artists have access to this knowledge makes the entire music ecosystem more robust.\"\nThe videos are now available on-demand via the CONNECT Artist Entrepreneur Virtual Resource Centre, and can be viewed in any order.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HOME-GARDEN\nBucks County Plein Air Festival calendar of activities\nThe Intelligencer\nFor four days, June 5 to 8, residents and visitors alike have the unique opportunity to observe 50 of America's finest artists as they paint en plein air.\nJune 5: Morning painting in Newtown\nStep back in time: Historic Newtown Borough, on the National Registry of Historic Places, with notable architecture spanning 300 years; or Tyler State Parks' hidden treasures, such as Schofield Ford Covered Bridge (off Swamp Rd), and the Lenape Indians' Council Rock overlooking the Neshaminy.\nJune 6: Morning painting at Lake Nockamixon\nSunrise vistas, wildlife, and views of Mount Haycock, from the south side of the lake, await.\nAfternoon painting in Perkasie\nEasels pop-up in a turn of the century small town full of charm: the Carousel in Menlo Park, on Market & 7th; pre-revolution homestead and cemetery; and one of the oldest of the twelve Bucks' covered bridges, the South Perkasie Covered Bridge in Lenape Park.\nJune 7: Morning painting in Delaware River villages\nFollow the Delaware River and Canal via Route 32, Lumberville to the North, with its Foot Bridge to New Jersey, the historic Black Bass Hotel and General Store to Centre Bridge, Phillips Mill & Carversville, with its Cotswold charm, to the South.\nAfternoon painting in New Hope\nPlein air painting in the birthplace of the American Impressionist movement in the early 20th century known as the New Hope School. The largest of the river villages, New Hope has deep roots in the arts both past and present. The one-square-mile town includes 240 structures in its Historic District, spanning 300 years of architecture. There's the Parry Mansion, Bucks County Playhouse, Cannon Square and Bridge Street's Mansion Row to enjoy. Today it remains a huge draw to visitors and artists alike with its artisan shops, entertainment, restaurants and Inns.\nJune 8: All-day painting in Bristol\nHistoric Bristol, est. 1681, is the recent winner of Small Business Revolution's \"Main Street\" competition and Bucks County's southernmost river town. Once a major ferry stop, travelers would stay at The King George II Inn, which is still in operation, 335 years later.\nJune 9 2016 Tyler Tasting's Collectors Party!\nTicketed Event\nFriday, June 9, 2017 - 6 to 9:30 p.m.\nThe Collectors' Preview Party offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. Join us for a night filled with good food, wine, spirits, music, and art as the Bucks County Community College Foundation hosts its annual Tyler Tasting Party at the historic Tyler mansion and gardens. The winners of this year's Plein Air Festival will be announced at 8 p.m. by guest host Alasdair Nichol, vice chairman of Freeman's and a regular appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow on PBS. Celebrate the artists and be among the first to view and purchase their award-winning pieces.\nTyler Tasting Collectors Party tickets now available! To purchase visit bucks.edu\/about\/foundation\/events\/tylertastingparty\/\nJune 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Plein Air Festival & Quick Draw Demonstration and Competition","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Evel Knievel Motorcycles\nIf you have never heard of Travis Pastrana, you likely will soon enough. The motorcycle daredevil next month will attempt a big-air jump that went horribly wrong for Evel Knievel nearly 50 years ago.\nTravis Pastrana attempted to pull of three of the most famous Evel Knievel motorcycle jumps ever in one night, but did he manage to land them all? There will never be another Evel Knievel, but if.\nLAS VEGAS \u2013 Honoring the man who paved the way for dozens of daredevils, Travis Pastrana succeeded in triplicating three of Evel Knievel's iconic motorcycle jumps Sunday night. Donning his own Knievel.\nJul 24, 1971. Talk story about Evel Knievel, a 32 year-old native of Butte, Montanan, who recently jumped over 10 automobiles with his motorcycle for the.\nDuring the peak of his career, Evel's motorcycle jumps were some of the most popular televised sporting events of the time. He was definitely one of the most.\nCoffee Motorbike Welland County Motorcycle Club Facebook Or what about Canada? Why are we not making lake excursions to places like Port\nEvel Knievel's stunts seem relatively quaint now that viral videos are just a few clicks away. However, he's an enduring icon whose stunts are no less impressive today. With that in mind, Travis.\nJun 24, 2013. Evel Knievel always wanted to jump across the Grand Canyon on his motorcycle. But it was his son Robbie who performed the stunt on May 20,\nLAS VEGAS (AP) \u2014 Daredevil Travis Pastrana has successfully replicated three of Evel Knievel's motorcycle jumps. Appearing Sunday night in Las Vegas on the History Channel's \"Evel Live,\" Pastrana.\nEvel Knievel gained international fame from his risky motorcycle jumps \u2014 and crashes. And while those live appearances were lucrative, he made far more money from royalties of the products he licensed.\nWalking through Topeka's Evel Knievel Museum for the first time on Friday, Robbie Knievel said seeing his and his father's lives in front of him was \"overwhelming.\" \"I recognize almost everything,\".\nHonoring the man who paved the way for dozens of daredevils, Travis Pastrana succeeded in triplicating Evel Knievel's iconic motorcycle jumps Sunday night. Donning his own Knievel-like costume,\nTravis Pastrana jumps a row of crushed cars on a motorcycle, Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Las Vegas. Pastrana is attempting to recreate three of Evel Knievel's iconic motorcycle jumps on Sunday, including.\nDec 18, 2015. Evel Knievel's Harley Sportster Is Going on the Auction Block. Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally's Hotel and Casino on January 7.\nHow To Wire Led Lights On A Motorcycle Cheap 125cc Motorbikes Search for your next motorbike with Auto Trader UK (incl Northern Ireland), the leading site to buy\nOct 23, 2015. Robbie Knievel celebrates sobriety with Palm Springs motorcycle jump. On Friday, the son of the legendary stunt motorcyclist Evel Knievel.\nKANSAS CITY, Mo. \u2014 A new Kansas museum is giving enthusiasts of late motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel a jump on appreciating his death-defying, bone-breaking exploits. The $5-million,\nMaybe you heard about motorcycle daredevil Travis Pastrana's upcoming attempt to jump the Caesars Palace fountains and thought, haven't other people already succeeded where Evel Knievel failed? Well,\nWhen Evel Knievel was a teenager, he was among onlookers when the touring Joie Chitwood Thrill Show made a stop in his hometown of Butte, Mont. The car and motorcycle stunts featuring jumps and fire.\nMar 19, 2015. You may be aware that Evel Knievel is the pre-eminent daredevil of our. To drum up motorcycles sales in Moses Lake, Knievel decided he.\nWelland County Motorcycle Club Facebook Or what about Canada? Why are we not making lake excursions to places like Port Colborne, which is the terminus\nHonoring the man who paved the way for dozens of daredevils, Annapolis native Travis Pastrana succeeded in triplicating three of Evel Knievel's iconic motorcycle jumps Sunday night. Donning his own.\nDec 1, 2007. Evel Knievel is dead. That sentence probably should have been written in 1968, when the daredevil crashed his motorcycle spectacularly as.\nPastrana started the night by breaking Evel's record of jumping 50 crushed cars, soaring 143 feet through the air over 52 crushed cars. He made it look easy with plenty of ramp space to spare. The.\nLAS VEGAS (AP) \u2013 Honoring the man who paved the way for dozens of daredevils, Travis Pastrana succeeded in triplicating three of Evel Knievel's iconic motorcycle jumps Sunday night. Donning his own.\nOn July 8, Travis Pastrana risks major injury (or worse) trying to recreate three epic Evel Knievel motorcycle jumps in three hours. <p>Call it nostalgic or just plain crazy \u2014 Nitro Circus star.\nEvel Knievel's first motorcycle jump in front of an audience went over a box of rattlesnakes and a tethered mountain lion, Mike Patterson told guests taking a sneak peek tour Wednesday at Topeka's.\nJun 19, 2010. Harley-Davidson Museum curatorial director Jim Fricke looks over an XR-750 motorcycle used by Evel Knievel when he attempted to jump a.\nNitro Circus and Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company, announced today that Travis Pastrana will be jumping an Indian Scout FTR750 when he looks to pay tribute to Evel Knievel, the.\nAug 21, 2015. Being Evel opens up about his daredevil idol and the Knievel-esque stunt. to backflip a motorcycle for an MTV special dedicated to Knievel.\n. was the star of \"Evel Live,\" a television program in which he recreated three motorcycle jumps made famous \u2014 or perhaps infamous \u2014 by the late, legendary Evel Knievel. The magnum opus was Pastrana.\n\u2190 Evel Knievel Memorabilia\nBook Price For Motorbikes \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"\u2027Sports\nTue, Feb 17, 2015 - Page 20 News List\nIreland loss leaves Windies stumped\nLACKING MOTIVATION:Following the shock defeat in their opening World Cup encounter, the West Indies are now in danger of not qualifying for the knockout stage\nReuters, MELBOURNE, Australia\nIreland's William Porterfield, center, plays a shot during their World Cup match against the West Indies at the Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand, yesterday.\nAlarm bells have long been ringing in the Caribbean over the West Indies' chaotic buildup to the Cricket World Cup and those fears were realized yesterday when they slumped to a four-wicket loss against Ireland in Nelson, New Zealand.\nComing off a thrashing by England and an embarrassing scare against Scotland in the warmups, the wheels well and truly fell off at Saxton Oval as Ireland's batsmen reeled in their first innings total of 304-7 with over four overs to spare.\nFew expected the West Indies to seriously challenge for the title, but their opening loss could leave the twice world champions in danger of not making it through to the quarter-finals from Pool B.\nAssociate teams have made a habit of upsetting Test-playing nations at the World Cup, with West Indies' loss to Kenya in 1996 a case in point.\nHowever, the Ireland defeat has reinforced perceptions of a team on the verge of collapse and lacking the motivation to do anything about it.\nThe West Indies had already been in disarray well before the tournament, with a crippling contracts dispute between players and the board scuttling what would have been a lucrative tour of India.\nThat dispute cost regular captain Dwayne Bravo, the players' spokesperson, a place in the World Cup squad along with big-hitting batsman Kieron Pollard.\nThe captaincy was handed to a rookie in fast bowler Jason Holder, a 23-year-old with about 20 one-day internationals to his name.\nWorse was to come with leading spinner Sunil Narine pulling out of the tour, citing a lack of confidence in his bowling action after being cited during a club tournament.\nNarine was free to play at the World Cup, having not breached the guidelines at any International Cricket Council tournament.\nHolder has struggled to convince he is leading a united team at the global showpiece and was nowhere to be found at the post-match news conference.\nInstead it was teammate Darren Sammy facing the inquisition.\nSammy began by apologizing for cursing himself with a crude word that was picked up by the stumps microphone during his innings of 89.\n\"Yeah, today we took them for granted as we fielded,\" he told reporters.\n\"Our bowlers have been going for some sticks over the last few games and today was no different against an experienced Irish team where you know they had a game plan and they stuck to it,\" he added.\nThough Sammy and Lendl Simmons (102) combined for a 154-run sixth-wicket partnership to rescue the West Indies' innings after it had slumped to 87-5 in the 24th over, the bloodless display in the field would have been galling for home fans.\nAfter seamer Jerome Taylor captured the fourth wicket of Andy Balbirnie with Ireland still needing 20 runs for victory, none of his teammates celebrated the dismissal.\n\"When things are not going your way, it's always difficult to motivate yourself,\" Sammy said. \"I will always try to be positive in my approach, help our young captain Jason and hopefully the rest of the team could follow.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Posted inHealth Care Opinion\nOP-ED | Remember Public Health's Value After COVID Is Gone\nby Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. April 15, 2021, 5:00 am April 15, 2021, 5:21 pm\nELLEN ANDREWS\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has focused a bright light on the weakness of the U.S. public health system. Countries with strong public health systems fared much better in controlling the virus' spread. America used to have a strong public health system. From 1900 to 2000, life expectancy rose by 30 years. Contrary to public opinion, it was public health, not medical advances, that saved us. Clean water, safer food, and control of infectious disease made the difference.\nBut we've neglected public health spending since the last century and we're suffering the consequences. Even before COVID-19, life expectancy stopped rising and began falling for some populations. Preventable deaths, such as suicides, obesity-related, alcohol, and substance-use deaths, account for much of the drop in life expectancy. Opioid deaths in Connecticut were high before the pandemic, and are even higher now. Proven public health initiatives can prevent these deaths of despair.\nAccording to a new study published in Health Affairs, by 2018, of every dollar spent on health care, the U.S. spent only 2.5 cents on public health. From 2008 to 2018, U.S. spending on health care grew 4.3% while public health funding was flat. The neglect of public health funding coincided with declines in life expectancy, health disparities, and the resurgence of diseases we'd beaten, like measles.\nIn the U.S., most public health spending happens at the state level and Connecticut is behind other states. The study found that Connecticut ranks 36th among states in per-person public health funding, spending 28% less than the national average, and Connecticut public health spending fell faster than other states. From 2008 to 2018, Connecticut per-person spending on public health declined almost twice as much as other states. Our public health spending on services that would have controlled the spread of COVID fell 11%.\nConnecticut spends only 1% of our state's health budget on public health to improve the health of all 3.6 million state residents. We spend almost twice as much providing medical services for roughly 10,000 prison inmates.\nLike the rest of the country, our state has thrown a lot of money into public health to combat COVID because we needed to. But we tend to forget about investing when times are good, paying the price next time for our usual neglect, panic, repeat cycle.\nInvesting in public health is smart, saving more lives for less money than any other intervention. California found that for every dollar devoted to public health spending, its Medicaid programs saved $3.12. But to make public health sustainable, we need to make sure that those considerable savings are reinvested in communities, not sacrificed to escalating payments for health care institutions and industries. Connecticut's health care system needs to do its own hard work to find efficiency.\nClearly, we can do better. Connecticut needs to learn from both the COVID and the deaths of despair pandemics and invest in public health.\nEllen Andrews, PhD, is the executive director of the CT Health Policy Project. Follow her on Twitter @CTHealthNotes.\nTagged: COVID-19, Ellen Andrews, Extra, health care\nEllen Andrews, Ph.D.\nEllen Andrews, Ph.D., is the executive director of the CT Health Policy Project. Follow her on Twitter@CTHealthNotes.\nMore by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Influential People: Parents, Grandparents & Artists\nEducational Expectations\nLearning About Political Activism\nLiving in the Bucket of Blood\nDeciding to Become a Lawyer\nFrom Lawsuits to Legislating\nRunning for the U.S. Senate\nPoverty as Both Uplifting & Destructive\nLeading Through Public Service & Responsibility\nArguing About Reapportionment\nMayor Harold Washington & Another Election\nThe Clarence Thomas Nomination\nRace as the 800-Pound Gorilla\nJesse Helms, Strom Thurmond & the Confederate Flag\nDoes the Vision Change Over Time?\nHow are Leaders Created?\nConsensus as a Style of Leadership\n\"Doing the Best Job\" as a Leadership Philosophy\nYou Cannot Ignore Race\nNuturing Future Leaders\nMemories of Brown v. Board of Education\nImpact of Brown v. Board of Education\nBOND: That's a great segue to one of the last questions. William Allen writes, \"Thinking in terms of race or gender, until we learn once again to use the language of American freedom in an appropriate way that embraces all of us, we're going to continue to harm this country.\" I guess what he's asking, is there a danger of continued divisiveness if we focus on the concept of black leadership as opposed to leadership?\nBRAUN: You know, it sounds good, but he misses the fact that unless you acknowledge that the gorilla is in the room, you can't clean it. You know, you can't rearrange the furniture. You can't \u2014 the reality is that without patronizing, without segregating, without diminishing any one group's contributions, really our Americans hopefully will get to the point where color and gender and sexual orientation and ethnicity will be equally celebrated without being demeaned. But we haven't gotten there yet and, frankly, have not yet had the candid conversation about race in this country that I believe is absolutely necessary to liberate it.\nYou can't get to the point that you want to get to, pretending that there are not differences and problems and pain, but also opportunity all wrapped up in the issue of our history. To ignore it is to ignore reality, and so my view is without just pandering to pain\u2014 because you don't want to do that either. You don't want to, you know, just keep picking at a scab, but rather say, you know, I fell down when I was 12 and I've got this big scar on my leg, you know. Now, to deal with the scar, I'm going to do A, B, C, D, and E, but that's not going to stop me from walking and that's not going to stop me from being a whole person, and hopefully we'll get to the point in this country\u2014 you know, we're sitting here in Thomas Jefferson's vision, right? His architecture for this school, this university\u2014 and I was joking earlier, I said if Thomas Jefferson walked past I'd want to say, \"You know, Mr. Jefferson, there's a couple of things I'd like to talk with you about.\"\nYou know, here was a brilliant vision and a vision, frankly, that was very much grounded in morality that spoke to the liberation of the human spirit and spoke to people being able to contribute to community based on the best of what they had to give, flying in the face of the contradictions of his slaveholding, his begetting children by his slave mistress, which for all intents and purposes was exploitation. She couldn't have said \"No,\" you know, not to mention how the women in his life were relegated. I mean, you know, the women weren't much better off. I mean, for all intents and purposes, they weren't chattel, but not too far removed from it. And the poor \u2014 I mean, you take all those things. You put it as well\u2014 how can you talk about liberating human spirit and you've got all this yuck going on over here?\nWell, I think that what you have to do is acknowledge what has been and try to move in the direction of your vision and the vision is one of unity around issues of liberty and justice and truth, but until you get there to ignore the reality is to ignore really, it is to shortchange your opportunity to get there.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tube Map Milan Italy\nPosted at February 11, 2020 16:32 by kangmasak5 in maps\nTitle: Milan metropolitan underground map Keywords: milan,map,tickitaly,last supper,underground,train,subway Created Date: 5\/21\/2010 4:25:59 PM Milan Centrale. Milan Porta Garibaldi. Milan Lambrate. Milan Rogoredo. Milan Cadorna. Sights.. This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. Create new map. Open map.\nmilan_subway Metro map, Subway map, Underground map\nThe actual dimensions of the Milan map are 466 X 350 pixels, file size (in bytes) \u2013 87162.. Italy's GDP per capita according to the International Monetary Fund for 2016 was $20,217. This allowed the republic to rank the 28th place in the world. Inflation in Italy is less than 1.4%. During the crisis, GDP fell by 9%. However, according to.\nTube map milan italy. The Milan Metro is the rapid transit\/metro system serving Milan, Italy.The network comprises 4 lines, identified by different numbers and colors, with a total route length of 100 kilometres (62 mi) and 106 stations. The system has a daily ridership of over one million. Get the free printable map of Milan Printable Tourist Map or create your own tourist map. See the best attraction in Milan Printable Tourist Map. Deutschland United States Espa\u00f1a France Italia Nederland Polska Brasil \u0420\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f T\u00fcrkiye \u4e2d\u56fd Milan Printable Tourist Map. Print the full size map. Download the full size map. The actual dimensions of the Milan map are 2496 X 1451 pixels, file size (in bytes) \u2013 58247.. The third by dimensions in Italy is the Milan-Malpensa airport. It is located 45 kilometers from Milan. You can get to the city by public transport, taxi, or transfer. \u2026 Open .\nMap of Milan and travel information about Milan brought to you by Lonely Planet. About Milan and its gay life. Milan is the second largest city in Italy after Rome and the capital of Lombardy. It is located in the Po Valley and is therefore characterized by a mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and moderately cold winters. Map of Milan showing Centrale and Porto Garibaldi stations.\nDespite the Milan Metro only having four lines and 111 stations, it is currently the longest metro line in Italy \u2013 measuring 58.7 miles \u2013 94.5 km. It surpasses the metro in Rome, which only consists of three lines.. The Milan Metro is one of Europe's most modern metro systems. Although the first projects to build a metro rail network were designed at the beginning of the twentieth century. About Milan (Milano): The Facts: Region: Lombardy. Province: Metro City of Milan. Area: 70 sq mi (181 sq km). Population: ~ 1,210,000. What to Eat and Drink . Typical of northern Italy, Milan's cuisine is heavy on butter and other dairy products, as well as rice, and polenta, made from cornmeal. Two famous traditional Milanese dishes are risotto alla milanese (a creamy rice dish made with saffron) and cotoletta alla milanese (breaded veal cutlet).Milan's restaurants range from traditional, homey eateries serving hearty fare.\nLocated in Lombardy in Northern Italy, Milan is the country's financial and fashion capital. It's a sophisticated metropolis, a city with a forward-looking attitude that never forgets its past glories. Home to designers like Prada, Armani and Versace, Milan's impressive shopping centers attract near Get directions, maps, and traffic for Milan, Lombardia. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Milan Directions {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics. Legal. Help. Get directions, maps, and traffic for Milan, Lombardia.. You can customize the map before you print! <<< Back to Milan. MILANO Metro Map <<< Back to Milan. 2011 \u00a9 UrbanRail.Net (R. Schwandl)\nRome metro map. Rome metro (subway), simply called Metropolitana by Italians. The metro runs approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30am until 11.30pm every day (until 0:30am on Saturdays). Ordinary tickets can be bought throughout the metro stations from vending machines or booths. Tickets can be purchased also in newsstands and tabacchis. The location is about 2km from the train station but is close to the duomo and other attractions which suited us. Milan is a beautiful city with wide streets and it is easy to navigate. The hotel room wasn't large but was adequate. The beds were comfortable and the shower worked perfectly which isn't always the case in Italy. Luigi di Maio held up a map of Italy, insisting that the area under lockdown represented just 0.05% of the country and that the number of people who were affected represented 0.089% of the total.\nMilan (\/ m \u026a \u02c8 l \u00e6 n \/, US also \/ m \u026a \u02c8 l \u0251\u02d0 n \/; Italian: Milano (); Milanese: ()) is a city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, and the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome.Milan served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Lombardy\u2013Venetia.The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million while its metropolitan city has 3. Milan's public transportation's website welcomes you in Milan! Here you can find all you need to know about the public transport in Milan and how to move around the city. You can find maps, timetables, tickets, real time information and more. We wish you a good stay in Milan, and feel free to contact us for further information.\nImage result for reims underground tunnel map Italy\n1920s Antarctica Vintage Map South Pole Expeditions\nPin di Resin Heaven Art su CITY TRAVEL Bruxelles, Mappe\n8 Hours in Milan 8 hours, Milan, Travel\nNew York City Omnibus Co. bus map (late 1940searly 1950s\nGetting Around Milan Metro, Bus and Tram\nImage result for mae sai cave in thailand schematic\nrome metro map pdf Google Search Places I'd like to go\nPin on Berlin\nMetro Mil\u00e1n Viajar a italia, Metropolitana, Viajes\nPedestrian Isochrone Metro Milano Pedestrian, Map, Diagram\nPin by Heh on Milan Tourist map, Italy map, Map\nMilan metro map Metro map, Milan, Italy map\nHow to Use the Milan Metro Subway map, Metro map\nHistorical Map Integrated Transit Map of Milan, 1982\nMilan Map Milan map, Underground map, Map\nHow to Take Public Transport in Milan Subway map, Metro\nOld Map of Milan Milano, City Plan Italia 1832 Antique\nMap of Milan\nReviewed by kangmasak5 on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 . 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{"text":"The World\u00b4s Longest Cigar is in Cuba\nThe cigar roller who makes the world\u00b4s longest cigar lives in Cuba. He\u00b4s 71 and still has confidence in his skills and shows loves for his work. Jos\u00e9 Castelar (Cueto), a five-time winner of the Guinness Record, beat his own 2011 world mark of 81.80 meters. It took him about eight working sessions.\nCueto really reached the 90 meters in the length of his cigar. This is his sixth world record in the Premium (hand rolled) type, and he used some 80 kg of raw materials for this record (a mixture of different types of tobacco leaves).\nIn order to give a good finish to his big cigar, Cueto selected leaves with special texture and sheen.\nJos\u00e9 Castelar, who learnt to make cigars when he was 5, is proud to belong to the family of Cuban cigar rollers. In Cuba, cigar rollers have always enjoyed prestige and recognition by the population, as many of them engaged in the wars for national liberation. In fact, cigars were used to hide within them secret messages that were supposed to travel long distances to reach their destination.\nCueto has an assistant, Ren\u00e9 Vald\u00e9s Miller, who prepares the leaves for him, as they should be stretched and tied to make the final outer layer of cigars.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Recent Earthquakes Near Guercif, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Morocco\nF\u00e8s, F\u00e8s-Boulemane, Morocco\nSevilla, Andalusia, Spain\nSale, Rabat-Sal\u00e9-Zemmour-Za\u00ebr, Morocco\nRabat, Rabat-Sal\u00e9-Zemmour-Za\u00ebr, Morocco\nTaza-Al Hoceima-Taounate\nTanger-T\u00e9touan\nWest Of Gibraltar\nNorthern Algeria\nBalearic Islands, Spain\nWestern Mediterranean Sea\nAzores Cape St. Vincent Ridge\nMadeira Islands, Portugal\nBay Of Biscay\nNear South Coast Of France\nGuercif has had: (M1.5 or greater)\n1 earthquake in the past 30 days\n12 earthquakes in the past 365 days\nThe largest earthquake in Guercif:\nthis month: 5.2 in Imzo\u00fbrene, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Morocco\nthis year: 5.5 in Al Hoce\u00efma, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Morocco\nAl Hoce\u00efma, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Morocco\nEpicenter at 35.696, -3.702\n53.2 km from Al Hoce\u00efma (33.2 miles)\nNig\u00fcelas, Andalusia, Spain\n1.2 km from Nig\u00fcelas (0.2 miles)\nTirhanim\u00eene, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Morocco\n11.2 km from Tirhanim\u00eene (6.2 miles)\nSagres, Faro, Portugal\n184.2 km from Sagres (114.2 miles)\nD\u00farcal, Andalusia, Spain\n4.2 km from D\u00farcal (2.2 miles)\nPlaces Near Guercif","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Mission Statement and Goals\nSelection Policy\nResponsibility for Selection\nCollection Maintenance\nCriteria for Withdrawal\nElectronic Resources (E-Resources)\nChildren and Teens (Ages 0-18)\nLocal History items\nRequests for Reconsideration\nPrevious Reconsideration of Materials\nProcedure for Reconsideration of Materials\nGifts\/Donations Policy\nProcess for Policy Revision\nFreedom to View Statement\nRequest for Reconsideration Form (Addendum 1)\nThe mission of the Morrisville Public Library is to facilitate creation, collaboration, education, and exploration in our community by providing access to the world of information and ideas.\nPopular Materials Center, featuring current, high-demand, high interest materials in a variety of formats for persons of all ages.\nIndependent Learning Center, particularly for non-school age members of our community not being served by our excellent public school and college resources. This includes young children and parents, opening preschoolers' doors to learning through services for children and children and parents together.\nCommunity Information Center, acting as a current information resource concerning community organizations, issues and services.\nThe Morrisville Public Library has adopted the following Collection Development Policy to guide the Library Manager and to inform the public about the principles upon which selections are made.\nThe Morrisville Public Library Collection Development Policy guides the library so that a balanced, quality collection on a wide variety of subjects is available, accessible and relevant to the public. This policy focuses and guides the selection, acquisition, evaluation, weeding, digitization and maintenance of the general collection. Public use\/demand is the primary determining factor in the development of the collection and the direction it will take. The collection will reflect popular interest with high demand adult and youth materials as well as electronic and popular media as the focus. The library will work to have a uniform collection strategy while respecting community needs.\nThe public's interests and the community's informational, educational and entertainment needs are determining factors in the selection of materials for the library collection. The library's collection, purchases and maintenance decisions will reflect the concepts laid out in the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read and Freedom to View statements. In keeping with the ideal of intellectual freedom, selection will reflect diverse and opposing points of view. Materials are evaluated on the basis of the content of the entire work and the item's value to maintaining a balanced collection. Statistical data that reflect usage will impact budget allocations and selection decisions.\nUltimate responsibility for the selection of library materials rests with the Library Manager who operates within the framework of policies determined by the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Manager uses appropriate selection tools available and tracks the materials budget to ensure a flow of new materials throughout the year, according to budget allocation. Suggestions from staff members who are not directly involved with selection are encouraged and given serious consideration in the selection process.\nSelection is a discerning and interpretive process, involving a general knowledge of the subject and its important literature, a familiarity with the materials in the collection, an awareness of the bibliographies on the subject, and recognition of the needs of the community.\nTo build a well-balanced collection of merit and significance, materials in all forms must be measured by objective guidelines. Since the library does not promote particular beliefs or views, the collection will contain various positions on important questions, including unpopular or unorthodox positions. The Library actively strives to ensure that materials representing many differing views and a broad diversity of human thought and creativity are represented in its collection. A balanced collection reflects a diversity of materials, not necessarily an equality of numbers.\nSelection of materials will not be made on the basis of anticipated approval or disapproval, but solely on the basis of the principles stated in this policy. Responsibility for choosing what an individual will read rests with the individual. Responsibility for the use of library materials by children and young adults rests with their parents or legal guardians.\nAll acquisitions, whether purchased or donated, are considered in terms of the following standards. An item need not meet all of the criteria in order to be acceptable. Several standards and combinations of standards may be used, as some materials may be judged primarily on artistic merit, while others are considered because of scholarship, value as human documents, or ability to satisfy the recreational and entertainment needs of the community.\nGeneral criteria:\nExisting collection needs\nRelevance to community needs\nCustomer demand\nSignificant or reputable author or publisher\nAttention of critics and reviewers\nImportant human or social insight\nRepresentation of current ideas, events, or mores\n2. Criteria for non-fiction works:\nAccurate, clear and logical presentation\nComprehensive and complete treatment\nAuthor's qualifications\nOf lasting value or current need\nOriginal point of view\n3. Criteria for fiction works:\nVitality and originality\nArtistic presentation or experimentation\nWell-developed plot and characterization\nAuthentic setting\nRepresentation of important genre or trend\n4. Criteria for non-print works (in addition to the criteria for fiction or non-fiction)\nGood technical production\nGood sound\/image quality\nGood performance quality\nProvides a presentation that is effectively delivered by the specific format\nLicensing\/copyright compatibility with library use\n5. Selection may also be limited by the following factors:\nPhysical limitations of the building\nPrice and format\nAvailability of low-demand materials in other library collections\n6. Selection of library materials will not be influenced by:\nThe possibility that they may come into the possession of children or young adults\nThe liability of materials to theft or mutilation\nTools used in selection include professional journals, trade journals, subject bibliographies, publishers' promotional materials and reviews from reputable sources. Purchase suggestions from library customers are welcome and are given serious consideration.\nOngoing and regular withdrawal of materials is required to keep collections current, attractive, and responsive to community needs. Space is limited and the importance of an item to a collection can change over time. An item's physical condition can deteriorate, its content can become obsolete, and crowded shelves make it necessary to discard items of limited use.\nMaterials that no longer meet the stated objectives of the library (including items that have become damaged or obsolete) will be systematically withdrawn according to the professional practices listed below. Disposal of withdrawn library materials will be at the discretion of the Library Manager.\nThe Morrisville Public Library does not remove materials from the collection for the purpose of resale. Upon withdrawal, some materials may be sold at our various book sales or online at our Amazon Marketplace bookselling page. Items left after these measures are then given away as free through our \"free to a good home\" program.\nCriteria of Withdrawal\nThe Library Manager considers the following criteria in choosing materials for withdrawal:\nWorn or badly damaged materials.\nSuperseded editions or obsolete items and formats.\nAvailability of other titles on the subject.\nLocal interest \/ Historical Significance.\nImportance to Morrisville Public Library's core collections.\nAvailability online or elsewhere.\nClassic or basic work in the field.\nDue to public demand for access to digital content, the Mid York Library System (that we are a member of) will research, assess, and be responsive to emerging technologies applicable to Public Libraries. Electronic resources consist of content that is stored and displayed digitally and accessed via computers and other electronic devices.\nElectronic formats may enable increased access to library resources. Library- purchased digital content, which includes but is not limited to online databases, e- books, and downloadable resources, is available for registered library users outside the library. These formats also increase the depth and breadth of the collection system-wide, alleviating the need to purchase copies in print format.\nThe Mid York Library System evaluates online resources using general selection criteria. In addition, consideration will be given to ease of use of the product, availability of the information to multiple, concurrent users, technical requirements to provide access to the information, and technical support and training.\nBecause electronic resources are an ever changing medium, they are evaluated annually and the primary formats collected by the library system will evolve accordingly. Traditional print reference materials will increasingly be purchased in electronic formats to provide cost-effective access to a greater number of users.\nMorrisville Public Library places a high priority on supporting the community's youth by providing a strong collection of high interest materials, high quality literature, and resources that provide homework support. Resources for youth will include a broad spectrum of subjects and viewpoints that reflect Morrisville's unique and diverse communities thereby recognizing the importance for youth to see their experiences reflected within literature. Further, youth collections will include a variety of formats to support literacy and youth development.\nPriority in selecting and maintaining collections will be given first and foremost to youth, while secondary consideration is given to teachers, parents, and other adults. These collections will be cataloged and arranged to best meet the needs of children and teens.\nThe scope and depth of children and teen collections reflects the Morrisville Public Library's interest in promoting and supporting literacy for youth, including literacy in terms of both ability and enjoyment of reading. The library places particular emphasis on early childhood literacy through children's collections, outreach, the 1000 Books before Kindergarten program and the Imagination Library program, while also maintaining a commitment to extending literacy efforts beyond the early childhood years. Morrisville Public Library will be a resource for youth through high school, recognizing the importance of supporting these age groups in building strong readers, lifelong learners, and dedicated library users.\nThe Morrisville Public Library contains a comprehensive, non-circulating historical section covering all aspects of Morrisville and the surrounding areas (Eaton, West Eaton, Peterboro and Smithfield for example.) This section contains both primary and secondary materials in all formats, including books, manuscript and archival collections, newspapers, photographs, slides and VHS, maps, scrapbooks, diaries and journals, and selected artifacts. Materials are for library use only.\nThe local history section serves a wide range of patrons, from students to scholars, from historians to the general public. This is a comprehensive collection where weeding rarely occurs, except for condition and the addition of superior replacement copies.\nRequests will be considered and evaluated in accordance with the library's Collection Development Policy.\nThe choice of library materials by library users is an individual matter. While an individual may reject materials for himself\/herself, he\/she cannot exercise censorship to restrict access to the materials by others. Recognizing that a diversity of materials may result in some requests for reconsideration, the following procedures have been developed to ensure that objections or complaints are handled in an attentive and consistent manner. Once an item has been approved for purchase, based on the selection policy of the Board of Trustees and the criteria for selection, it will not be automatically removed upon request.\nRequests to reconsider materials, which have previously undergone the reconsideration process, will be referred to the Library Manager. Repeated or redundant requests by an individual or a group to reconsider materials with differing title but similar content will be restricted as follows: If the Library Manager concludes a request may be redundant, he\/she will notify the complainant\/complainants that the item(s) in question, having already undergone a thorough review and reconsideration process, will not be reevaluated.\nAny individual expressing an objection to or concern about library material should receive respectful attention from the staff member first approached. This staff member should use his or her own best judgment in attempting to answer the concerns or clarify the situation. If the individual is not satisfied with the explanation received, the staff member should offer the options of speaking with the Library Manager or filling out a \"Request for Reconsideration\" form. He\/she may ask for a reconsideration in the following manner:\n1) A \"Request for Reconsideration\" form (see Addendum 1) must be completed and returned to a staff member at the circulation desk for the Library Manager or given to the Library Manager directly.\n2) The Library Manager will then research and make a decision regarding the disposition of the material. The Manager will communicate this decision, along with the reasons for it, in writing to the individual who initiated the request as well as enclosing a copy of the \"Selection Policy of the Morrisville Public Library\".\nIf the individual desires further action; he\/she may appeal in writing to the Library Board of Trustees, requesting a hearing before the Board. If a hearing is granted, the individual will be notified of when he\/she may address the Board. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to limit the length of presentation and number of speakers at the hearing. The Board will determine whether the request for reconsideration has been handled in accordance with stated policies and procedures of the Morrisville Public Library. On the basis of this determination, the Board may vote to uphold or override the decision of the Library Manager.\nMorrisville Public Library accepts gifts of new or gently-used books, DVDs, and books on CD. Gifts shall meet the same selection criteria as purchased materials. All gifts added to the collection must be donated with no restrictions and must be available for public use. Materials not added to the collection will be added to our book sales or disposed of by other means. The library cannot place a monetary value on gifts for tax purposes, but receipts are provided upon request.\nWhen the Library receives a cash gift for the purchase of materials, whether as a memorial or for any other purpose, the general nature or subject area of the materials to be purchased will be based upon the wishes of the donor. The Library Manager in accordance with the needs and selection policies of the Library will make selection of specific titles. Gifts of non- library items ordinarily will not be accepted.\nSpecial collections and memorial collections will not be shelved as separate physical entities. Such collections will be accepted only with the understanding that they will be integrated into the general collections.\nThe Morrisville Public Library Collection Development Policy will be reviewed and evaluated for any of the following reasons:\nA scheduled periodical review (every three to five years)\nA suggestion from a competent source\nAn identified problem or issue\nA change in legislation\nThe American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.\nBooks and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.\nLibraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.\nIII. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.\nLibraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.\nA person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.\nLibraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.\nVII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people's privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.\nAdopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; January 29, 2019.\nInclusion of \"age\" reaffirmed January 23, 1996.\nThe freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove or limit access to reading materials, to censor content in schools, to label \"controversial\" views, to distribute lists of \"objectionable\" books or authors, and to purge libraries. These actions apparently rise from a view that our national tradition of free expression is no longer valid; that censorship and suppression are needed to counter threats to safety or national security, as well as to avoid the subversion of politics and the corruption of morals. We, as individuals devoted to reading and as librarians and publishers responsible for disseminating ideas, wish to assert the public interest in the preservation of the freedom to read.\nMost attempts at suppression rest on a denial of the fundamental premise of democracy: that the ordinary individual, by exercising critical judgment, will select the good and reject the bad. We trust Americans to recognize propaganda and misinformation, and to make their own decisions about what they read and believe. We do not believe they are prepared to sacrifice their heritage of a free press in order to be \"protected\" against what others think may be bad for them. We believe they still favor free enterprise in ideas and expression.\nIt is the responsibility of publishers and librarians, as guardians of the people's freedom to read, to contest encroachments upon that freedom by individuals or groups seeking to impose their own standards or tastes upon the community at large; and by the government whenever it seeks to reduce or deny public access to public information.\nIt is the responsibility of publishers and librarians to give full meaning to the freedom to read by providing books that enrich the quality and diversity of thought and expression. By the exercise of this affirmative responsibility, they can demonstrate that the answer to a \"bad\" book is a good one, the answer to a \"bad\" idea is a good one.\nThe freedom to read is of little consequence when the reader cannot obtain matter fit for that reader's purpose. What is needed is not only the absence of restraint, but the positive provision of opportunity for the people to read the best that has been thought and said. Books are the major channel by which the intellectual inheritance is handed down, and the principal means of its testing and growth. The defense of the freedom to read requires of all publishers and librarians the utmost of their faculties, and deserves of all Americans the fullest of their support.\nThe FREEDOM TO VIEW, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore these principles are affirmed:\nTo provide the broadest access to film, video, and other audiovisual materials because they are a means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression.\nTo protect the confidentiality of all individuals and institutions using film, video, and other audiovisual materials.\nTo provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or approval of the content.\nTo provide a diversity of viewpoints without the constraint of labeling or prejudging film, video, or other audiovisual materials on the basis of the moral, religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on the basis of controversial content.\nTo contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the public's freedom to view.\nThis statement was originally drafted by the Freedom to View Committee of the American Film and Video Association (formerly the Educational Film Library Association) and was adopted by the AFVA Board of Directors in February 1979. This statement was updated and approved by the AFVA Board of Directors in 1989.\nFor a reconsideration of materials form, please see appendix I.\nAdopted: May 23, 2019","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"NFU calls for fruit and veg merchandising wherever shoppers choose food\nby Gill McShane\nBritish consumers now need to be 'enabled' to make better food choices\nWith fresh fruit and vegetable purchases in decline in the UK, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has announced in a new report 34 recommendations for action that it believes can increase consumption, help to reverse the current obesity crisis and combat other diet-related illnesses\nDespite high consumer recognition of campaigns such as 5-A-Day and Change for Life, the NFU says Brits are still only eating three portions of fruits and vegetables a day, or 241g in comparison to the recommended 400g.\nFurthermore, the organisation notes that fruit purchases have fallen by 14% since 2007, vegetables by 5% and potatoes by 20%; explaining that the 'food swamping' of healthy produce and increasing 'decision fatigue' among consumers are two of the major stumbling blocks in increasing consumption in the UK.\nAt the same time, NFU claims the cost of a poor diet is at record high in the UK, with obesity swallowing up \u00a35.1 billion in NHS funds per year, and representing the third-largest social burden globally, after smoking and war and terrorism.\nThe association is therefore calling on government, retailers, processors, the foodservice sector and fresh produce industry to develop and implement the actions needed to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables.\nTo achieve that, it's new Fit for the Future report sets out clear, practical, deliverable and evidence-based actions to enable the food industry to encourage and enable greater consumption.\nThe 34 'Options for Action' include: multi-siting fruit and veg in more places in the store; redesigning foodservice areas to offer more prominence to fruit and veg, developing fun-shaped fruit and veg for kids; and adding at least one extra piece of veg to every ready meal.\nSpeaking on the launch of the report, Ali Capper, NFU horticulture board chairman, said there has never been a better time to work together to try and deliver real increases in fruit and vegetable consumption.\n\"Under the government's Public Health Responsibility Deal a pledge has been made to do more to create a positive environment that encourages people to consume more fruit and veg,\" she explained. \"The will of the government and industry to do more is greater than ever. We're very excited.\n\"We've had initial discussions with the retailers and I feel we're pushing at an open door. They want facts and evidence and that's what we've tried to provide with this report \u2013 the support for the recommendations we're making.\"\nCapper explained that Fit for the Future focuses on what is enabling but also constraining consumption, adding that the study aims to turn the 'why' into 'how' via 34 options for action that offer something for every business.\n\"Today we live in an 'obesogenic' environment \u2013 one that encourages obesity,\" Capper said. \"Non-nutritious foods are swamping healthy foods, with quite aggressive marketing campaigns leading to decision fatigue among consumers.\n\"We've got to do something. When you increase fruit and vegetable consumption it lowers obesity and the risk of diseases like cancer and diabetes, and improves heart health.\"\nCapper explained that part of challenge is getting industries to emphasise fresh produce where shoppers choose and buy food.\n\"Today it's all about food grazing and shelf grazing,\" she noted. \"There has been an increase the number of shopping trips that consumers make per week. Only 18% of UK households are planning their meals for week ahead, while 31% decide what to eat on the day, so it's all about impulse purchasing.\"\nIn its report, NFU suggests businesses should look to increase consumption through strategies such as educational programmes right through to product placement and in-store messaging.\nFor retailers, NFU recommends:\nMulti-sitings of fruit and veg\nAdding one more portion of produce to ready meals\nMore fruit and veg snack-ready products\n'Chilled checkouts' at the point of purchase\nImproved on-pack and on-shelf labelling\nImproved product positioning\nPlacements next to ready meals\nTrolley advertisements and placards\nTrolley or basket mirrors\nProduct sampling and recipe cards\nIncreased staff training and knowledge\nFruit and veg made more a part of lunchtime meal deals\nFruit and veg treated as a brand\nFor foodservice operators, NFU recommends:\nRedesigning layout of foodservice areas (e.g. buffets)\nRepositioning of food products\nMore convenience options\nFood labelling in vending machines, buffets and on menus\nIncreased range of fruit and veg through menu development and recipe reformulation\nIncreased proportion of fruit and veg available to children\nFun and attractive products for children\nFor growers and processors, NFU recommends:\nWork with customers to develop demand-led strategy\nCross-sector marketing and promotion\nRaised micronutrient values of produce\nNew forms of convenience\nMore fruit and veg snacks\nStorage instructions on packaging\nGreater engagement with influential communicators\nThe full desktop study, which provides the evidence for this report, was commissioned by the NFU at the end of 2015. 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{"text":"Tuesday, 26 October 2021 \/ Published in Back from the Brink, Education, Resources, Videos\nGlossy Black-Cockatoo \u2013 Back from the Brink\nA bird beloved \u2013 the story of the Glossy Black Cockatoo\nThere's a bird out there that has brought people together for years. It's called the Glossy Black-cockatoo and it's the feature of a brand new episode in the Back from the Brink docu-series being run this year by Natura Pacific and the Glossy Black Conservancy.\nThe Glossy Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami) is the smallest of Australia's five endemic black cockatoos. The adults grow up to about 50cm in length and have, in contrast to their English name, dusky chocolately heads and ashey-black plumage. Like many birds, the adults are sexually dimorphic meaning that males and females look different to one another. Males typically have a clear dark plumage apart from the tail which is barred with bright scarlet-red, while females have a splattering of yellow across their head and throat and their tail barring is more sunset-orange.\nThe birds have undergone extensive habitat loss since European colonisation and subsequent development. There are two essential elements of their life-cycle that constitute whether a patch of natural vegetation is suitable enough as habitat; these are the presence of their key preferred food-trees, she-oaks, and the presence of large hollow-bearing trees in which to nest. The she-oak family (Casuarinaceae) is a strange family of trees and shrubs that have a characteristic \"pine-like\" appearance with drooping or bushy greyish needles which seem to be leafless but do in fact harbour minute leaf-scales at joints along them. The important part of these plants is their nutrient-rich cones which form round or grenade-shaped capsules and pretty hard and impenetrable to many. Not so, the Glossy Black-cockatoos, which make quite literally, an easy meal of the cones, careful grinding and chewing them to extract the inner seeds which contain important fats and proteins for the birds. However, with land-clearing prevailing for a multitude of priority development areas in our lowland coastal flats around southern Queensland, much of the former range of the cockatoos has experienced a decline in healthy, productive she-oak stands, as these dry forests are often east-to-clear, prime real estate.\nThe second essential habitat element, the hollow-bearing tree, is what is most likely causing some of the decline experienced in these birds' population in Queensland. Hollow-bearing trees have declined by up to 70% in some Queensland landscapes, and recent studies conducted by the Queensland Herbarium indicated that dead and living hollow-bearing trees are particularly sensitive to intense fires. The hollows can funnel flames into them creating chimney-like burnouts that can destabilise and topple many hollow-bearing trees. Imagine this like sky-scraper after sky-scraper of fully-furnished homes being destroyed in our cities leaving behind only office-blocks and car-parks\u2026 the end result, nowhere to live! For those hollows that do remain, this obviously leads to over-crowding, and in over-crowding its mostly the bullies that win, so step aside delicate, dainty, polite Glossy Blacks, and make way for Sulphur-crested Cockatoos and Rainbow Lorikeets!\nYou can see that the Glossy Blacks are doing it tough. However, surely no bird in Queensland has as much of a task-force behind it than this one, aiming to truly bring it back from the brink. Take the mic, the Glossy Black Conservancy (https:\/\/glossyblack.org.au\/). This multi-disciplinary alliance of people from councils, government, academia and community have banded together for over 20 years to map, record, monitor and fuel change to try and restore and reconnect Glossy Black habitat. From cockatoo-spotting training days to developing nesting tubes (apparently a type of nest box but these birds prefer long deep tubes!) and from appearances on the Netflix film 'Breaking Boundaries' with Sir David Attenborough to developing factsheets spread across numerous councils, this team have really put in the effort. Perhaps one of the most attainable ways to help the team, and the birds of course, is to get involved with their annual Glossy Black-cockatoo Birding Day which takes place right across southern Queensland from the Tweed River all the way to Noosa once a year. The event is a free event and requires minimal preparation; just registration and some basic training to know what the cockatoo looks like. To find out more and become part of this fantastic initiative, visit: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1445896569085882\/.\nAdditionally to the hard-work on the ground in spotting, recording and mapping the remaining cockatoos in the wild, the new Back from the Brink film dedicated to this remarkable bird, will aim to raise its profile even more within our community as a flagship species. It is hoped that by making more people aware about what the bird is, where it lives, why it's declining and how we can all easily take part in reversing that decline, the birds may stand a better chance of a future.\nSo if you're thinking, what can I do for nature this year in my small block of land, why look any further than making the Glossy Black-cockatoo your new favourite critter, and invest some of your free time into learning more, doing more and creating a little slice of habitat in your local area!\nTo watch Back from the Brink and all its past and current seasons, visit: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3gJf1VC\nTo listen to the accompanying Back from the Brink podcasts on your commute to work, listen on your favourite podcasting app by searching \"Natura Pacific Back from the Brink\" or click here: https:\/\/apple.co\/3nhCb5P\nRead more in this White Paper produced by the Glossy Black Conservancy\nTagged under: Back from the Brink, conservation, Glossy Black Conservancy, Glossy Black-cockatoo, Griffith University, Natura pacific, Save Sunrise Glossies, Threatened Species Recovery Hub\nGhosts in the Sand\nNatura Education at the Australian Association for Environmental Education Expo\nExtinction is forever \u2013 and it is happening all around us","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 [97] 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107\nTillman, David A. The Combustion of Solid Fuels and Wastes. Photo available. San Diego. Academic Press. 1991. 378 pps. Octavo. Decorated hard cover. First edition. Full number line. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy (name inked out on end paper).\nTindall, James R. The Collector's Guide to Rocks & Minerals. Photo available. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold. 1975. 4to. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nTinker, Ben. Mexican Wilderness & Wildlife. Photo available. Austin. University of Texas Press. 1978. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated by Doris L. Tischler. Fine copy (name on bottom edge).\nTiratsoo, E.N. Oilfields of the World. Photo available. Beaconsfield. Scientific Press. 1973. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Large folding map. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.\nTizard, Ian. Veterinary Immunology. An Introduction. Photo available. Philadelphia. W.B. Saunders. 1992. 498 pps. 4to. Soft cover. Fourth edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine (owner name on end paper) copy.\nTobe, John H. Hunza. Adventures in a Land of Paradise. Photo available. Emmaus. Rodale. 1960. Octavo. Hardcover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in good (edge chipped) dust jacket (in mylar).\nTodd, Barbara. Whales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand. Photo available. Wellington. Te Papa Press. 2014. 292 pps. 4to. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Fine copy.\nTodd, David Keith. Groundwater Hydrology. Photo available. New York. John Wiley & Sons. 1980. 539 pps. Octavo. Hardcover. Second edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine (owner name on end paper) copy.\nTodd, Edwin M. The Neuroanatomy of Leonardo da Vinci. Photo available. Santa Barbara. Capra Press. 1983. 191 pps. 4to. Decorated hard cover. Leather bound. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.\nTodd, Flip (ed). Aurora Borealis. A Photo Memory. Photo available. Anchorage. Todd Communications. 1999. 4to. Hard cover. Reprint. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nTodd, Frank Morton. Eradicating Plague from San Francisco. Report of the Citizens' Health Committee and an Account of its Work. Photo available. San Francisco. C.A. Murdock & Co. 1909. 311 pps. Octavo. Hardcover. First edition. Illustrated. Interesting piece with brief descriptions of the measures taken, copies of ordinances in aid of sanitation, articles by sanitarians on the nature of plague and the best means of getting rid of it, facsimiles of circulars issued by the committee and a list of subscribers to the health fund. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.\nTomich, P. Quentin. Mammals in Hawaii. A Synopsis and Notational Bibliography. Photo available. Honolulu. Bishop Museum Press. 1986. Octavo. Hardcover. Second edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nToops, Connie. Hummingbirds. Jewels in Flight. Photo available. Stillwater. Voyageur Press. 1992. 127 pps. 4to. Gilt decorated hard cover. Reprint. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nToussaint-Samat, Maguelonne et al. 2 Million Years of The Food Industry. Photo available. Vevey. Nestle S.A. 1991. 4to. Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nTrevathan, Wenda R. Human Birth: An Evolutionary Perspective. Photo available. New York. Aldine de Gruyter. 1987. 268 pps. Octavo. Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine (lightly sunned spine) dust jacket (in mylar).\nTrewartha, Glenn T. The Earth's Problem Climates. Photo available. Madison. University of Wisconsin Press. 1961. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy (name on end paper).\nTrewartha, Glenn T. The Earth's Problem Climates. Photo available. Madison. University of Wisconsin Press. 1970. 334 pps. 4to. Hardcover. Reprint. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in near fine (very light shelf wear) dust jacket (in mylar).\nTrubo, Richard. Courage. The Story of the Mighty Effort to End the Devastating Effects of Multiple Sclerosis. Photo available. Chicago. Ivan R. Dee. 2001. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nTrumble, Angus. A Brief History of the Smile. Photo available. New York. Basic Books. 2004. 226 pps. Octavo. Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Full number line. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). As new.\nTrumble, Thomas E., M.D. Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy. Photo available. Philadelphia. W.B. Saunders. 2000. 644 pps. 4to. Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Full number line. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. As new.\nTrutnau, Ludwig. Nonvenomous Snakes. A Comprehensive Guide to Care & Breeding of Over 100 Species. Photo available. New York. Barron's. 1986. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.\nTucker, Tom. The Eclipse Project. NASA SP-2000-4523. Photo available. Washington. NASA History Division. 2000. 173 pps. 4to. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.\nTudge, Colin. The Engineer in the Garden. Genes and Genetics: From the Idea of Heredity to the Creation of Life. Photo available. New York. Hill & Wang. 1993. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nTufte, Edward R. Visual Explanations. Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative. Photo available. Cheshire. Graphics Press. 2010. 158 pps. 4to. Hard cover. First edition, ninth printing. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).\nTufte, Edward R. Visual Explanations. Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative. Photo available. Cheshire. Graphics Press. 1997. 158 pps. 4to. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Canadian Aboriginal History Article\/Book Chapter Prize sponsored by the Aboriginal History Group of the Canadian Historical Association, for the best article ,or chapter in an edited collection, written in English or in French dealing with the history of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.\nRationale \u2013 Historical studies dealing with Aboriginal peoples now constitute a well-established and diverse body of scholarship in Canada. This prize will help draw attention to Aboriginal history while promoting its further growth and maturity.\nEligibility -- Scholarly articles and book chapters concerning the history of Aboriginal peoples whose territory overlaps with that of the current Canadian state, and\/or books concerning Aboriginal people whose history involves significant interaction with institutions (state, ecclesiastic, corporate, or other) that are closely associated with what would become Canada.\nAdjudication Criteria -- The award is presented to the author(s) of the best scholarly article or book chapter in Canadian Aboriginal history as ascertained by a committee of judges appointed by the Aboriginal History Study Group Eligible submissions will build on theoretical, interpretive, and descriptive work within a community of scholars and contribute to the creation and transmission of knowledge. They must have been subjected to peer review. The publisher of a submitted work need not be Canadian, and all of the submissions should show potential readability by a wider audience.\nSubmission process \u2013 Articles and book chapters bearing an imprint of 2012 (or appearing for the first time in 2012) are eligible for the 2013 prize. One copy of each entry should be sent to each of the following jury members by February 29, 2013.\nPrize \u2013 The Canadian Aboriginal History Article\/Book Chapter Prize consists of a certificate (signed by president of the Aboriginal History Study Group (AHSG) and by the president of the Canadian Historical Association (CHA), and (when resources allow) a financial or some equivalent prize such as subscriptions to relevant journals or a work of Aboriginal art.\nPresentation of the prize The prize will be presented at the annual meeting of the CHA during their awards ceremony.\nReferees -- The adjudication committee will be appointed by the president of the Aboriginal History Study Group from people who are members of the Canadian Historical Association and members of the Aboriginal History Group. The president's selection of referees will be guided by the following considerations: committee members must have published a peer reviewed article or book chapter of their own; they must be respected within the discipline of history.\n1) Chair: Dr. Kathryn Labelle\n9 Campus Drive\nS7N 5A5\nkmageelabelle@gmail.com\n2) Dr. Keith Carlson\nkeith.carlson@usask.ca\n3) Dr. Carolyn Podruchny\n2140 Vari Hall\ncarolynp@yorku.ca","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Iwo Jima Marines, gay pride and a photo adaptation that spawns fury\nAt left, the iconic photograph of the 1945 flag-raising by Marines on Iwo Jima. At right, a gay pride adaptation of the original image that has gone viral in recent days, years after it was published. (Original image by Joe Rosenthal\/The Associated Press. Second image by Ed Freeman\/ Getty Images.)\nBy Dan Lamothe\nDan Lamothe\nReporter covering the Pentagon and the U.S. military\nMore than a decade ago, photographer Ed Freeman set out to capture the gay rights struggle in a photograph for the cover of Frontiers, a gay magazine. To do so, he relied on an image \u2014 the flag-raising at Iwo Jima \u2014 that has been imitated and adapted countless times since it was captured in the midst of one of America's bloodiest battles.\nThe photograph was taken Feb. 23, 1945, four days into an operation that would rage for more than a month. Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal snapped the image as five Marines and a Navy corpsman raised an American flag on Mount Suribachi, the highest summit on the Pacific island. Within weeks, three of those Marines were killed in combat, putting them among the 6,821 American fatalities on Iwo Jima. An additional 19,000-plus U.S. troops were wounded, and more than 18,800 Japanese troops died.\n[A stirring visual presentation of World War II and the deaths it caused]\nRosenthal's photograph received a Pulitzer Prize, and became the centerpiece of a multi-billion dollar war bond effort. It also inspired the Marine Corps War Memorial, the equally iconic bronze monument at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery that was erected in honor of all Marines killed in combat. In short, Rosenthal's image became \u2014 and remains \u2014 a spiritual force.\nThe U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is shown here in December 2014, with the Washington Monument in the distance across the Potomac River. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI\/AFP\/Getty Images\nFreeman found that out the hard way last week. More than a decade after his adaptation of the photograph was published, it circulated on social media following the Supreme Court's decision Friday to allow same-sex marriage in all 50 states.\nThat prompted a backlash against Freeman \u2014 including a death threat he says he reported to the FBI.\n\"He said if he ever saw me, he'd kill me,\" Freeman said in a phone interview. \"I got swamped with vitriolic hate mail.\"\nReaction on Twitter also included a lot of criticism:\nAltering the American flag colors && trying to remake the \"Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima\" photograph with the gay pride flag is degrading\n\u2014 Taylor Paulk (@taypaulk) July 1, 2015\nAlright, I'm glad for gay marriage but I've been seeing the flag changed to rainbow. And in specific The Iwo Jima depiction, that's not cool\n\u2014 WrongThink\u2122 (@ryan1357nayr) June 26, 2015\nFreeman, who is gay, also was blasted on Facebook after posting his gay pride Iwo Jima image along with a message saying it never occurred to him that it would \"someday come to symbolize the victory we are celebrating today.\"\nWhen I took this picture almost ten years ago, it never, never occurred to me that it would someday come to symbolize the victory we are celebrating today. Congratulations to all of us! Love to you all.\nPosted by Ed Freeman Photography on Friday, June 26, 2015\nMany of the responses were heated.\n\"Im all for gay rights and equal for all but DO NOT DISRESPECT THOSE WHO SERVED, SACRIFICED, AND DIED FOR YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR RIGHTS AND FREEDOM,\" wrote one commentor in response. \"Its this [expletive] that will drive ppl to hate on you. You WANT RESPECT THEN GIVE IT TO THOSE WHO DESERVE AND EARNED IT.\"\nA closer look at the reinterpretation of the Joe Rosenthal photograph of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. (Photo by Ed Freeman\/ Getty Images)\nFreeman, whose studio is in Los Angeles, said he never expected the backlash. The image, taken before social media was ubiquitous, was partially staged using models, and completed with Photoshop, he said.\n\"The principle complaint that people have is that I am equating the gay struggle with the contribution and sacrifice of American servicemen,\" he said. \"But there is no equal sign here. This is not meant as a sign of disrespect. For God sake, no. I totally support people in uniform. There is no comparison going on here. The comparison is going on in people's heads, and they're spoiling for a fight. They're already on edge because of the gay marriage decision.\"\n[Under Armour apologizes for 'Band of Ballers' shirt after being accused of disrespecting the military]\nFreeman said that before social media, his version of the image would only have been seen by people who wanted to view it, not \"straight people from small towns in Idaho.\" The Iwo Jima photo \"is one of the greatest pictures ever,\" and has been duplicated to do everything from sell Ol' Glory beer to promote the Hard Rock Cafe, he noted.\nOutrage about the adaptation of Rosenthal's image is nothing new, however. In 2008, for example, Time magazine came under heavy criticism for publishing a cover in which the American flag in it was swapped for a tree for a global warming-themed issue.\nThe original image: U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima during World War II. (AP Photo\/Joe Rosenthal\/FILE)\nMore recently, the British Airlines Stewards and Stewardesses Association (BASSA) union came under fire in 2010 for adapting the Iwo Jima image to show stewardesses raising a union flag, and Under Armour apologized this year for adapting it for a T-shirt in which athletes are shown raising a basketball hoop. The shirt was removed from stores, and company officials said in a tweet that \"we deeply regret and apologize the release of a shirt that is not reflective of our commitment to support & honor our country's heroes.\"\nAstronaut Edwin E. 'Buzz' Aldrin poses for a photograph beside the U.S. flag on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in this July 20, 1969, file photo. (AP Photo\/FILE\/Neil Armstrong, NASA)\nFreeman said there is \"no way in hell\" that he meant his adaptation of the Iwo Jima image to be provocative.\n\"This picture was just a flashpoint for a lot people who are looking for a reason to lash out, so I guess I get to be the whipping boy,\" he said. \"I'm fine with that if that's what it takes.\"\nTongue in cheek, Freeman said one critic already has given him another idea.\n\"One of them said, 'Well, why don't you have an astronaut planting a gay flag on the moon?'\" he laughed. \"And I said, 'Well, why not?'\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"University of NottinghamNewsPress releases2017April\nPress releases archive\nA world-first in how to end slavery for The University of Nottingham\nArtificial intelligence can accurately predict future heart disease and strokes, study finds\nBig wins for Nottingham at Student Nursing Times Awards 2017\nBringing Vikings back to the East Midlands\nEat wild venison to support native woodland birds, says ecologist\nEntrepreneurs scoop top prizes at Ingenuity17\nHelping young people into university for 5 years\nI now pronounce you husband and wife\nNew MyAsthma app can help relieve the stress of asthma management\nNottingham doctoral student wins Best Clean Sky Award for his thesis on more electric aircraft\nNottingham vet students assist army in declaring military equine population as Strangles-free\nOur quackers April Fool\nPartnership with India to train tomorrow's teachers\nScience-photography-prize-for-polymer-particles-resembling-golf-balls\nSilk clothing offers no benefit for children with eczema, study finds\nThe University of Nottingham in top 20 universities in the UK\nThreads of Empire: Rule and resistance in colonial India c1740-1840\nTrump: the first 100 days\nUniversity workshop increases the understanding of music in dementia care\nWhy do bunnies deliver chocolate eggs at Easter?\nExpertise for the media\nBSA Media Fellowship Scheme\nA partnership that helps break down the barriers to higher education is celebrating its 5th anniversary.\nStudent nurses and staff at The University of Nottingham are celebrating after scooping four awards at the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards 2017 \u2013 almost a quarter of the total awards presented nationally.\nA panel of experts at The University of Nottingham will discuss what US President Donald Trump has achieved in his first 100 days in office. Te event takes place on Monday 8 May and is hosted by the Department of American and Canadian Studies in the Clive Granger Building on University Park campus\nTV Presenter lends support to world exclusive dinosaur exhibition\nThe ground-breaking Dinosaurs of China exhibition, which is bringing some of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils in the world to the UK this summer, has a new high profile supporter in the form of respected TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham.\nThe University of Nottingham is in the top 20 universities nationally according to TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk's 2018 rankings, published today (Wednesday 26 April).Following its jump of four places last year, Nottingham has risen by three to rank 18th, second place in the East Midlands region.\nForty interns make a contribution to Nottinghamshire organisations\nAn internship programme launched by The University of Nottingham has trebled in size to support more small businesses and charities across the county.\nSelf teaching computer systems are better than current standard human-programmed tools for predicting risk of heart disease and strokes, according to a new study by epidemiologists and computer scientists.\nI now pronounce you husband and wife\u2026. And husband and wife... And husband and wife\nTen couples have shared their special day in the first mass wedding ceremony to take place at The University of Nottingham Ningbo (UNNC).The couples, who met and fell in love while studying at the university, were invited to come back as part of celebrations to mark a decade of the organisation's alumni association. The wedding ceremony took place at 10am on Saturday 15 April outside the Trent Building at UNNC, in coastal province of Zhejiang, near Shanghai, China.\nA major new Viking exhibition is opening at The University of Nottingham Museum at Nottingham Lakeside Arts in November 2017.\nThe creators of an automated defibrillator and an online food delivery service have claimed top prizes at the UK's largest competition for entrepreneurs.\nA workshop recently took place at the University which examined how the therapeutic qualities of sound and music can be used in the care of dementia patients.\nA new and unique smartphone app to help people with asthma manage their condition has been developed by lung experts at the Nottingham Respiratory Research Unit and the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).\nWearing silk clothing offers no additional benefit for children who suffer from moderate to severe eczema, a study led by researchers at The University of Nottingham has found.\nDr Fei Gao, who just completed his doctorate at The University of Nottingham has won the Best Clean Sky PhD Award for his thesis in applied sciences and engineering for aeronautics.\nWild deer in Britain should be hunted for venison to drastically reduce their populations and support the re-emergence of our native woodland birds, according to an academic at The University of Nottingham.\nThe University of Nottingham is offering a Masters course in Slavery and Liberation \u2013 the first of its kind in the world.\nVet students from The University of Nottingham have helped in a major project to screen The Queen's most iconic military ceremonial horses for a potentially life-threatening disease called Strangles. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have now been declared Strangles-free.\nHistorians at The University of Nottingham take a look at the resistance that shaped the British Empire in India as part of a new exhibition at Nottingham Lakeside Arts.\nA free event at The University of Nottingham will give members of the public the chance to learn everything they ever wanted to know about the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church.\nThe University of Nottingham has agreed a partnership with The International School Bangalore (TISB) Training Academy in India to run a postgraduate teacher education course.\nScience photography prize for polymer particles resembling golf balls\nScience photography prize for picture of tiny 'golf ball' shaped microparticles that could one day be used to repair damaged human tissue.\nWere you caught out by our April Fool story?Earlier today we shared news of an exciting new development on University Park campus #goosetunnel.We can now reveal that the news that our resident Canada Geese were getting their own walkway under East Drive was an April Fool.\nMedia Relations - External Relations\nC Floor, Pope Building (Room C4)\nNottingham, NG7 2RD\nemail: pressoffice@nottingham.ac.uk","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Inside Training: The hard work continues\n@BarnetFC\nTake a look at the best of the action as the Bees Vanarama National League play-off preparation's stepped up an extra gear this week.\nThe squad, which was announced on Monday, were in high spirits as they continued their training at The Hive London.\nThe return to training has come as a boost for formerly injured players Shaquile Coulthirist and Alfie Pavey who looked sharp as they were put through their paces by boss Darren Currie.\nYou can see the best of the snaps from training so far this week above and there'll be plenty more content to come across our social media channels.\nTake a look at the best of the goalmouth action via the video below!\nMatch Pack: Notts County 2-0 Barnet FC\nThe Bees fell to semi final defeat as goals either side of half time ensured the host's qualified for the Vanarama National League play-off final.\nPlay Off Preview: Notts County\nThe Bees sit on the verge of a trip to Wembley Stadium but face a difficult task as they take on Notts County in the Vanarama National League play-off semi finals. Preview in association with LV Bet\nDarren Currie previews semi-final clash\nHead Coach Darren Currie was quick to highlight the pride he would feel if he managed to guide the Bees to their first outing at Wembley Stadium since it was rebuilt.\nOnly a handful of tickets remain for Semi-Final screening\nOnly a handful of tickets remain available for the live screening of our play-off semi-final clash with Notts County.\nTrip to Aldershot Town rearranged\nThe Bees previously postponed trip to Aldershot Town has now been rearranged.\nBees trip to Sutton United to be rescheduled\nThe Bees Vanarama National League trip to Sutton United will have to be rescheduled, after the U's progressed in the Buildbase FA Trophy.\nNew date confirmed for Yeovil clash\nOur Vanarama National League fixture with Yeovil Town has now been rescheduled.\nTrip to Boreham Wood postponed\nOur scheduled Vanarama National League fixture with Boreham Wood has been postponed, after the Wood's FA Trophy clash with Torquay was rearranged.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Nats fire Acta\n\u2190 return to Chatter\nBy Mark Zuckerman The Washington Times - July 13, 2009, 01:51AM\nThe Nationals have fired manager Manny Acta.\nActa confirmed by email he was informed of his fate Sunday night, after his team lost 5-0 to the Astros in Houston to close out the first half of the season with a 26-61 record.\nThere was no immediate word who would succeed the 40-year-old as manager. Bench coach Jim Riggleman, widely considered the most likely replacement on a temporary basis, has experience managing the Padres (1992-94) and Cubs (1995-99) and last year served as the Mariners' interim manager after John McLaren was fired in mid-season.\n\"I thank the Nationals for giving me this opportunity and I'm sorry that things didn't work out as expected,\" Acta told ESPNDeportes.com, which first reported the news. \"It's normal for the manager to pay the price when the team is not doing well.\"\nActa's tenure comes to an end after 2 1\/2 seasons with a 158-252 overall record. He originally signed a two-year contract in 2007 with two separate club options. The Nationals picked up his first option at the end of the 2007 season but had not done the same with the second option, essentially making him a lame duck this year.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"EPA & MassDEP Requirements\nThe National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Program became effective in Massachusetts in May 2003, and regulates Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) located within urbanized areas. An urbanized area (UA), as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, is an area with a population of at least 50,000 and a minimum average population density of more than 1,000 people per square mile. UAs are geographical areas and not limited to jurisdictional boundaries like city, town or state lines.\nIf we do not properly manage our stormwater runoff, our waterways and natural resources will deteriorate over time and become polluted. The Clean Water Act and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System were enacted by Congress to protect the waters of the U.S. Failure to comply with the Clean Water Act will expose the town to fines and penalties.\nObjectives of the Phase II Stormwater Program are to reduce the discharge of stormwater pollutants to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act. In order for a municipality to meet these objectives, EPA has defined the following \"6 Minimum Control Measures\" that are to be addressed:\nPublic Participation and Involvement\nIllicit Discharge Detection and Elimination\nConstruction Site Runoff Control\nPost-Construction Runoff Control\nPollution Prevention\/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations\nThe intent is for municipalities to address these six minimum control measures by identifying and implementing the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) that apply to their community.\nNorthern Middlesex Stormwater Collaborative\nMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater\nUnited States Environmental Protection Agency MS4 Permit for Massachusetts\nWhy Stormwater Matters\nPepperell Stormwater Fee\nHazards of Dog Waste\nHazards of Residential Runoff\nThe Town of Pepperell\nPepperell, MA 01463\nTown Hall Hours:\nMon. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\nTues-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.\nFri. 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.\nPepperell Outlook Web App\nPolice Department Facebook\nFire Department Facebook\nLawrence Library Facebook","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Haiti News | 7\/7 on Haitilibre.com\nHaiti - Senegal : No special treatment for Haitians\nFor social integration, the Haitian students will have exactly the same grants that the Senegalese said the minister, adding that for the academic integration there will be no favor...\nHaiti - Social : Sarodj Bertin, Woman of the Year\nSarodj Bertin (Miss Haiti 2010, losing candidate in the contest of Miss Universe 2010), received the prize Woman of the Year during the 8th Latins Awards 2010 which were held last Friday at the Symphony Space Theatre located on Broadway in...\nHaiti - Tomas : Recognition and damage assessment\nThe amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) arrived off the coast of Haiti on Friday. Saturday at the request of the Haitian Government...\nHaiti - Quebec : Reinforcement of Haitian education\nJoined together in Montreal this week, several representatives of education organizations in Quebec have had a historic meeting with Mr. Joel Desrosiers Jean-Pierre, Minister of Education and Training of Haiti...\nHaiti - France : Arrival Saturday of a military aircraft with humanitarian aid\nAs of the reopening of the Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Saturday morning, a French military aircraft, delivered humanitarian supplies to Port-au-Prince...\nHaiti - i-Vote : Results tenth week\nThe campaign goes hard on the ground through floodwaters, following Hurricane Tomas and the fear of cholera spread throughout the country in the coming days.\nHaiti - Social : 4.540 Haitian \"repatriated\" in Haiti\nAccording to C\u00e9sar Nicol\u00e1s Castaing Jimenez, the Chief of CESFRONT (the special unit of border surveillance), which made a assessment of this special unit, announced that 4.540 Haitians were repatriated to Haiti between August 16th and...\nHaiti - Leogane : At least 35,000 people affected by floods\nThe provisional and fast evaluation of the situation by Save the Children teams, estimates at 35.000 the number of people affected by the floods, caused by the passage of the Tomas hurricane. The assessment of material damage in the camps is...\nHaiti - Unesco : Micha\u00eblle Jean taking up her duties Monday\nIrina Bokova, the Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will formally appoint Micha\u00eblle Jean as UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti at a ceremony that will take place at UNESCO's Paris Headquarters...\nHaiti - Tomas : Special bulletin\nThe red level of vigilance is maintained over the country because of the risk of heavy rain. Hurricane Tomas moves this morning on the Atlantic Ocean near the Turks Caicos Islands. The center Tomas was located at 8:00 this morning at 22.5 degrees...\n\u00ab Previous12...3090309130923093309430953096...31393140Next \u00bb","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Pronouns:\nUniversity of California San Diego School of Medicine\nChristine Prochnow, MD\nHiking, climbing, spending time with my significant other and co-residents, watching movies, as well as exploring museums, Nashville foodie spots and coffee shops.\nWhy did you choose VUMC Emergency Medicine?\nI was attracted to the southern hospitality! It's a real thing! I loved the warmth and sincerity of the faculty and residents, witnessed the readily apparent camaraderie between residents throughout the interview day as well as the interview dinner, and the legacy of dedication to excellence in teaching.\nWhat are your interests within Emergency Medicine?\nUltrasound, Wilderness Medicine, Medical Student Teaching\nWhat would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine?\nI honestly have no idea.\nWhat's your 5-year plan?\nComplete residency in 2023 and either complete a fellowship vs. chief year. I ultimately see myself in academics or working in combination at an academic site and community site.\nWhat's a random fact about you?\nI played NCAA Division I softball in college.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"EPPC Online\nBy James Bowman\nFlubber, directed by Les Mayfield, is a Disney remake of an original Disney movie of 1961 about a wonderful kind of \"flying rubber\" and called The Absent Minded Professor, directed by Robert Stevenson. It wasn't a very good movie the first time around and it is, naturally enough, a much worse movie in the remake. Its essential mistake is not to realize that the title role, that of the other-worldly Professor Brainerd who invents the stuff and teaches chemistry at little Medfield College somewhere in the heartland, is a straight-man role, more suited to its first actor (Fred MacMurray) than to a manic comic like Robin Williams. Williams is too hip\u2014which is to say, too knowing in the ways of the world\u2014to be even remotely convincing as the nerd who suddenly breaks out of his shell, is taken seriously and admired. In this film he is a comic whose mobile face is unemployed, when what is wanted is MacMurray's skill with the deadpan.\nThere are other interesting changes. The professor is called Ned in the original version, Philip in the remake, while his girlfriend was Betsy (Nancy Olson) instead of Sarah (Marcia Gay Harden). At one point MacMurray sings an adapted version of \"Sweet Betsy from Pike\" which is, I suppose, just too uncool for words, though it is perfect for the putative professor. But neither the name nor the song survives in the updated (and up-cleaned) version. Instead of being secretary to the president of Medfield, like Betsy, Sarah is (of course) president herself. Betsy is endearingly dumb in the old version and mistakes the Jefferson Memorial for Grant's Tomb. When Brainerd sets her straight, she says, \"Oh, you mean Monticello.\" Of course no 1990s woman would make such a mistake! Nor would she say, as her boyfriend is about to land his flying jalopy on the White House lawn, \"Oh, Ned! Not there!\"\n\"Because my hair's a mess and I haven't got a thing to wear.\"\nIt is interesting to speculate, by the way, whether the Monticello joke was cut as being sexist or just incomprehensibly intellectual to kids who will never have heard of Jefferson, Grant or Monticello.\nAnother change is that the dog, Charlie, to whom MacMurray talks incessantly, and his housekeeper, who urges him to go out and fight for the hand of the fair Betsy, have both become absorbed into the character of the flying computer called Weebo\u2014conceived of as feminine and, Galatea-like, with a huge crush on her creator. At times this conceit begins to get worryingly twisted, as when Weebo is bashed by the comic bad guys that are the trademark of John Hughes (who co-wrote the screenplay). The professor and Sarah are united in mourning for the machine, and then discover that she has left behind a sexy daughter called Weebette. As they leave on their honeymoon in the flying car (a classic T-bird instead of a model T), Weebette sits in the back bickering with the protean flubber-man\u2014who is green jello in the form, alternately, of a baby otter and the Pillsbury doughboy.\nThe 1961 version may be pretty brainless, but at least it is not terminally cute. In fact, Professor MacMurray's treatment of his rival in love and the greedy businessman who wants to steal his formula would doubtless have come across to contemporary audiences as \"mean,\" and so is here softened considerably. Most interestingly, the new version cuts out the admittedly rather feeble but generous-spirited satire of the federal government bureaucracy, which is also hot on the trail of the miraculous flubber. And in the end, MacMurray's Brainerd escapes with his invention so as to be able to present it to the government for the sake of the national defense effort, whereas Williams's version sells it to the Ford Motor Company only to enrich himself. There's another 1990s lesson to teach the children. Haven't we come a long way in 36 years?\nAlways see the latest from James Bowman and other EPPC Scholars. Sign up for EPPC Briefly!","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Justia Patents Resin, Rubber, Or Derivative Thereof ContainingUS Patent Application for SEMICONDUCTIVE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING CONDUCTIVE FILLER Patent Application (Application #20130037759)\nSEMICONDUCTIVE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING CONDUCTIVE FILLER\nApr 5, 2011 - BOREALIS AG\nThe present invention relates to a semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising graphene nanoplatelets. It also relates to a semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising the combination of graphene nanoplatelets and carbon black. Moreover, the present invention is related to a process for producing the semiconductive polyolefin composition as well to the use of the semiconductive polyolefin composition in a power cable. Further, the invention is also related to an article, preferably a power cable comprising at least one semiconductive layer comprising said polyolefin composition.\nLatest BOREALIS AG Patents:\nMultimodal copolymer of ethylene and at least two alpha-olefin comonomers and final articles made thereof\nAluminoxane-activated metallocene catalysts\nMethod for improving the cooling capacity of a gas solids olefin polymerization reactor\nPOLYMER COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE\nCable made from crosslinkable composition without antioxidant and with beneficial methane formation\nThe present invention relates to a semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising graphene nanoplatelets. It also relates to a semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising the combination of graphene nanoplatelets and carbon black. Moreover, the present invention is related to a process for producing the semiconductive polyolefin composition as well as to the use of the semiconductive polyolefin composition in a power cable. Further, the invention is also related to an article, preferably a power cable comprising at least one semiconductive layer comprising said polyolefin composition.\nA semiconductive material is defined as a material having an electrical conductivity intermediate between insulators and conductors. A typical range of electrical conductivity for semiconductors is in the range from 10\u22129 to 103 S\/cm corresponding to electrical resistivity between 109 to 10\u22123 ohm\u00b7cm (see for example McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th Ed., pp. 1698, 1989).\nA common means to achieve a semiconductive polymer composite is to incorporate carbon black in the polymer with typically 30 to 50 wt % such as for example disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,556,697. However, high loadings of carbon black result in high viscosity of the compounds. Lower carbon black loadings are desirable to improve the processability of the compounds in cable extrusions yet maintaining high conductivity. One option is high structure carbon black such as Ketjen Black. This can reduce the required amount of conductive filler but, due to the high structure the viscosity is drastically increased even at these low loadings.\nA further drawback of carbon black fillers is that upon heating volume resistivity (VR) is drastically increased when the polymer composition is heated to standard operating temperature of about 90\u00b0 C. Additional carbon black may be included to mitigate the temperature dependence of VR but this will result in worsening of the processing properties.\nCarbon black may be replaced by expanded graphite to increase the conductivity, as described in WO2008\/079585. WO2008\/079585 discloses a semiconductive composition comprising a polyolefin polymer and an expanded graphite which is contained in the composition in an amount of 0.1 to 35 wt. % of the total formulation. Processes for preparing the expanded graphite are also disclosed. However, the loading required for expanded graphite to achieve a substantial increase in conductivity is 10 to 15 wt % giving a significant contribution to the viscosity. Even more important is that the large particles of expanded graphite give a very rough surface, which is undesired in cable applications. Hence, there is a need for semiconductive polymeric compositions that combine high conductivity, low viscosity and high surface smoothness.\nOther options for increasing the conductivity in semiconductive materials are the incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). US patent application US 2005\/0064177 A1 discloses semiconductive compositions with a combination of carbon black (CB) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). However, the combined loadings of CNT and CB required to achieve a low resistivity is typically in excess of 15 wt %, which results in a reduced ability to flow. It is therefore desirable to have a semiconductive composition with reduced overall filler concentration, enabling smooth surface and good flowability. Moreover, CNTs are presently disfavored due to their extremely high price.\nOn the other hand, GNPs have recently found applications in electroconductive materials.\nPossible production procedures of graphene nanoplatelets and single graphene sheets have been disclosed in e.g. US 2002\/054995 A1, US 2004\/127621 A1, US 2006\/241237 A1 and US 2006\/231792 A1. Such processes are for example further discussed by Stankovich et al, Nature 442, (2006) pp. 282, and by Schniepp, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 110 (2006) pp. 853. Non-limiting examples of materials are Vor-X\u2122 provided by Vorbecks Materials and xGNP\u2122 provided by XG Science.\nUS2002\/054995 A1 discloses how nanoplatelets can be created by high pressure mill giving an aspect ratio between the lateral size and the thickness of 1500:1 and a thickness 1-100 nm.\nU.S. Pat. No. 7,071,258 discloses a process for production of nano-scaled graphene plate material comprising a) partially or fully carbonizing a precursor polymer or heat-treating petroleum or coal tar pitch to produce polymeric carbon containing micron- and\/or nanometer-scaled graphite crystallites with each crystallites comprising one sheet or a multiplicity of sheets of graphite plane; b) exfoliating the graphite crystallites; and c) mechanical attrition treatment. One dimension is less than 100 nm.\nWO2008\/045778 A1 discloses a process for functionalisation of graphene sheets. The method is based on adding solvent to obtain graphite oxide with spatially expanded graphene interlayers and subsequently superheating the graphite oxide to decompose the graphite oxide. The obtained surface area is in the range of 300 to 2600 m2\/g.\nHowever, from literature reference it can be inferred that an average platelet thickness less than 50 nm cannot be achieved by sonication of expanded graphite materials, see for example Chen et al, Polymer 44 (2003) pp. 1781 and references cited therein.\nElectrically conductive polymer nanocomposites have been disclosed using single or multi-layers graphene nanoplatelets as in WO2008\/045778A1 and WO2008\/143692A1. However, composites with a combination of surface smoothness, low viscosity and low electrical resistivity, have not been disclosed and cable applications are not targeted. This unique combination of properties is central for cable applications, especially semiconductive shields in power cables.\nIn another aspect, mixtures of GNPs and carbon black as conductive filler are disclosed, e.g. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,971,726 discloses semiconductive composites with carbon black and expanded graphite having an average particle size of 40 \u03bcm or more, but it does not consider graphene nanoplatelets with small thickness and large aspects ratio between the thickness and the diameter. Large particle size of the expanded graphite leads to rough surface and hence is not suitable for power cable applications. Moreover, to obtain suitable electrical properties substantial amounts of expanded graphite and carbon black are required which gives an undesired increase in the viscosity of the compound.\nThe present invention is based on the finding that a semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising an olefin polymer base resin and graphene nanoplatelets can achieve the above objects. Especially such a polyolefin composition provides a unique property profile with combination of low viscosity, smooth surface, low resistivity and low temperature dependence of volume resistivity which is advantageous for cable applications.\nIn a preferred embodiment of the present invention the above objects are achieved by admixing a solid conductive filler different from graphene nanoplatelets to the polyolefin composition described above.\nThe present invention is also directed to an article comprising the inventive semiconductive polyolefin composition. Preferably, the article is a power cable, more preferably a power cable comprising a semiconductive layer which comprises the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to the present invention.\nEven further, the present invention is also directed to the use of the semiconductive polyolefin composition of the invention in a semiconductive layer of a power cable.\nIn the following, the figures illustrating the present invention are briefly described. In the figures:\nFIG. 1 shows optical microscopy photos of the MFR-strings used to determine the surface smoothness of Example #1;\nFIG. 3 shows optical microscopy photos of the MFR-strings used to determine the surface smoothness of Comparative Example #1; and\nFIG. 4 shows optical microscopy photos of the MFR-strings used to determine the surface smoothness of Comparative Example #2.\nFIG. 5 shows a heating scan in the determination of the temperature dependence of the volume resistivity of Example 3, Comparative Example 4 and Comparative Example 5.\nFIG. 6 shows a cooling scan in the determination of the temperature dependence of the volume resistivity of Example 3, Comparative Example 4 and Comparative Example 5.\nFIG. 7 shows the annealing dependence of volume resistivity of Example 3 and Comparative Example 4.\nThe present invention discloses a semiconductive polyolefin composition with low loading filler concentration that has surprisingly low viscosity, high conductivity, excellent surface smoothness and low temperature dependence of volume resistivity. The invention is based on a semiconductive polyolefin composition in which graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) are used in combination with an olefin polymer base resin. In a preferred embodiment optionally a solid conductive filler, different from GNP may be used in the semiconductive polyolefin composition of the present invention.\nIn the whole disclosure of the present invention the term \"expanded graphite\" encompasses graphite having no significant order as determined by X-ray diffraction pattern. Expanded graphite has been treated to increase the inter-planar distance between the individual layers that form the graphite structure. It is intended that the term \"expanded graphite\" throughout the present description relates to a graphite material where the distances between the graphene layers have been substantially increased compared to pure graphite. It should be noted in the context of the present invention that general \"expanded graphite\" structures do not necessarily form graphene nanoplatelets (GNP's) as defined by this invention.\nGraphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) are characterised in that the material is composed of one or several layers of two-dimensional hexagonal lattice of carbon atoms. The platelets have a length parallel to the graphite plane, hereafter labeled diameter, and a thickness orthogonal to the graphite plane, hereafter labeled thickness. Another characteristic feature of GNPs is that the platelets are very thin yet have large diameter, hence GNPs have a very large aspect ratio. The typical thickness of graphene nanoplatelets is 100 nm or less, preferably 40 nm or less, more preferably 20 nm or less or 10 nm or less. The included lower limit of graphene nanoplatelets are single graphene sheets. The thickness of a single graphene sheets is around 1 nm, as for example measured with atomic force microscopy (AFM) described in detail e.g. by Stankovich et al, Nature 442, (2006), pp. 282. The lateral diameter on the other hand, which can also be measured with AFM, is typically 200 micrometers or less, preferably 50 micrometers or less or even more preferably 10 micrometers or less. The lateral extension can be controlled by for example milling to the desired size.\nIt is preferable that the aspect ratio between the diameter and the thickness is 50 or more, more preferable above 500 and most preferable above 1000.\nThe BET-value of graphene nanoplatelets are typically above 80 m2\/g, and can even be up to 2500 m2\/g for materials with a large fraction of single graphene sheets (ASTM D3037).\nIn another aspect graphene nanoplatelets also include graphene platelets that are somewhat wrinkled such as for example described in Stankovich et al, Nature 442, (2006), pp. 282. Additionally graphene materials with wrinkles to another essentially flat geometry are included. Also more complex secondary structures such as cones are also included, see for example Schniepp, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 110 (2006) pp. 8535. The definition of GNP does not include carbon nanotubes.\nIn another aspect the GNPs can be functionalised to improve interaction with the base resins. Non-limiting examples of surface modifications includes treatment with nitric acid treatment; O2 plasma; UV\/Ozone; amine; acrylamine such as disclosed in US2004\/127621A1.\nA specifically preferred embodiment of the graphene nanoplatelets used in the present invention is the commercial product xGNP from XG Science.\nIn one aspect, the present invention relates to a semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising an olefin polymer base resin, optionally being a polymeric blend comprising one or more olefin polymers, and graphene nanoplatelets, wherein the graphene nanoplatelets are contained in the total composition with a weight percentage of including, but not limited to 2 wt % to 20 wt %, preferably of from 2 to 15 wt %. Further preferred weight ranges may be from 4 to 15 wt %, more preferably 4 to 14 wt %, and most preferably 6 to 12 wt %. The lower limit is due to electrical requirements and the upper limit is due to limitation in the viscosity and surface roughness of the composition.\nIn another aspect, the graphene nanoplatelets have an average platelet thickness of 50 nm or less, preferably of 40 nm or less, preferably 20 nm or less.\nIn yet another aspect the present invention relates to graphene nanoplatelets having an aspect ratio of the length divided by the thickness of 50 or more which may be measured by atomic force microscopy (AFM).\nThe semiconductive polyolefin composition as defined in claim 1 surprisingly provides a combination of advantages. It improves not only processability due to comparatively low viscosity (higher MFR2 values) than conventional semiconductive polyolefin compositions containing carbon black as the conductive filler. Unexpectedly, the present GNP as conductive filler provides at lower loadings the same or even improved level of conductivity compared to conventional carbon blacks. Thus a conveniently low volume resistivity is obtained. Furthermore, the incorporation of GNP into the semiconductive polyolefin compositions gives excellent surface smoothness as expressed by surface roughness calculated as the R_RMS. The method is detailed below. This excellent surface smoothness cannot be achieved by the use of general purpose expanded graphite which usually has rather high particle dimensions, giving increased surface roughness.\nPreferably, the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to the present invention has surface roughness characterized by R_RMS, measured on extruded samples, of 100 micrometer or less.\nIt has further been surprisingly found that the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to the present invention has superior temperature dependence of volume resisitivity compared to respective carbon black based semiconductive polyolefin compositions. It was also found that the electrical performance such as VR of the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to the present invention improves upon annealing at temperatures below the melting temperature of the polymer, which is not observed in carbon black based semiconductive polyolefin compositions.\nAccording to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the semiconductive polyolefin composition comprises an olefin polymer base resin which may be a polymeric blend comprising one or more olefin polymers, and a combination of graphene nanoplatelets and a solid conductive filler. In an even more preferred embodiment, the solid conductive filler is carbon black.\nPreferably, said carbon black fulfills at least one of the following requirements:\na iodine number of at least 30 mg\/g, measured in accordance with ASTM D 1510,\na DBP oil adsorption number of at least 30 ml\/100 g, measured in accordance with ASTM D 2414,\na BET nitrogen surface area of at least 30 m2\/g, measured in accordance with ASTM D 3037,\na statistical surface area (STSA) of at least 30 m2\/g measured in accordance with ASTM D5816.\nPreferably, said carbon black fulfills any combination of said requirements, more preferably all of said requirements.\nThe solid conductive filler may be contained in the composition with a fraction of 5 to 95 wt %, preferably 10 to 80 wt %, more preferably 20 to 60 wt % and even more preferably 25 to 50 wt %, in relation to the weight of the graphene nanoplatelets.\nIt is intended throughout the present description that the expression \"solid conductive filler\" embraces any type of filler which is electrically conductive and can be dispersed in a polymer. Non limiting examples are electrically conductive carbon black and intrinsically conductive polymers. Any carbon black which is electrically conductive can be used. Preferably the carbon black has one or more of the following properties: i) iodine number of at least 30 mg\/g according to ASTM D1510, ii) oil absorption number of at least 30 ml\/100 g which is measured according to ASTM D2414, iii) nitrogen surface area (BET measurements) of at least 30 m2\/g according to ASTM D3037, and iv) statistical surface area (STSA) of at least 30 m2\/g according to ASTM D5816. Non-limiting examples of preferable carbon blacks include furnace carbon blacks and acetylene blacks. Non-limiting examples of intrinsic conductive polymers includes poly(p-phenylenevinylene), polyfluorene, polyaniline and polythiophene.\nIt was unexpectedly found out that with the combination of GNPs and carbon black in the olefin polymer base resin all the above described advantages are retained with the unexpected further reduction of resistivity and viscosity, while a further improvement of surface smoothness and lower temperature dependence of resistivity is achieved. Additionally, a \"self-healing\" effect was observed, i.e. during operation of the cable the electrical performance will improve with time upon annealing.\nThroughout this invention the term \"polyolefin\" or \"olefin polymer\" encompasses both an olefin homopolymer and a copolymer of an olefin with one or more comonomer(s). As well known \"comonomer\" refers to copolymerisable comonomer units.\nThe polyolefin can be any polyolefin suitable for a semiconductive layer. Preferably, the polyolefin is an olefin homopolymer or copolymer which contains one or more comonomer(s), more preferable an ethylene homo- or copolymer or a propylene homo- or copolymer, and most preferably a polyethylene, which can be made in a low pressure process or a high pressure process. The polyolefin can be e.g. a commercially available polymer or can be prepared according to or analogously to known polymerization process described in the chemical literature.\nWhen the polyolefin, preferably polyethylene, is produced in a low pressure process, then it is typically produced by a coordination catalyst, preferably selected from a Ziegler Natta catalyst, a single site catalyst, which comprises a metallocene and\/or non-metallocene catalyst, and\/or a Cr catalyst, or any mixture thereof. The polyethylene produced in a low pressure process can have any density, e.g be a very low density linear polyethylene (VLDPE), a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) copolymer of ethylene with one or more comonomer(s), medium density polyethylene (MDPE) or high density polyethylene (HOPE). The polyolefin can be unimodal or multimodal with respect to one or more of molecular weight distribution, comonomer distribution or density distribution. As one embodiment low pressure polyethylene may be multimodal with respect to molecular weight distribution. Such a multimodal polyolefin may have at least two polymer components which have different weight average molecular weight, preferably a lower weight average molecular weight (LMW) and a higher weight average molecular weight (HMW). A unimodal polyolefin, preferably low pressure polyethylene is typically prepared using a single stage polymerisation, e.g. solution, slurry or gas phase polymerisation, in a manner well known in the art. A multimodal (e.g. bimodal) polyolefin, for example a low pressure polyethylene can be produced by mechanically blending two or more, separately prepared polymer components or by in-situ blending in a multistage polymerisation process during the preparation process of the polymer components. Both mechanical and in-situ blending is well known in the field. A multistage polymerization process may be preferably carried out in a series of reactors, such as a loop reactor which may be a slurry reactor and\/or one or more gas phase reactor(s). Preferably a loop reactor and at least one gas phase reactor is used. The polymerization may also preceded by a prepolymerisation step.\nWhen the polyolefin, preferably polyethylene, is produced in a high pressure process, a LDPE homopolymer or an LDPE copolymer of ethylene with one or more comonomers may be produced. In some embodiments the LDPE homopolymer or copopolymer may be unsaturated. For the production of ethylene (co)polymers by high pressure radical polymerization, reference can be made to the Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, Vol. 6 (1986), pp 383-410 and Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd.: \"Polyethylene: High-pressure, R. Klimesch, D. Littmann and F.-O. M\u00e4hling pp. 7181-7184.\nIn another aspect polyolefin polymers include, but are not limited to, copolymers of ethylene and unsaturated ester with an ester content of at least about 50 wt %, based on the weight of the copolymer. Non-limiting examples of unsaturated esters are vinyl esters, acrylic acid and methacrylic acid esters, typically produced by conventional high pressure processes. The ester can have 4 to about 20 carbon atoms, preferably 4 to 10 atoms. Non-limiting examples of examples of vinyl esters are: vinyl acetate, vinyl butyrate, and vinyl pivalate. Non-limiting examples of acrylic and methacrylic acid esters are: methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, t-butyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, isopropyl acrylate, hexyl acrylate, decyl acrylate and lauryl acrylate. An exemplary polyolefin which may be used in the present invention is Escorene\u2122 783 commercially available from ExxonMobile.\nIn another aspect of this invention the polyolefin is elastomeric ethylene\/\u03b1-olefin copolymers having an \u03b1-olefin content of from 15 wt %, preferably 25 wt % or more, based on the weight of the copolymer, These copolymers typically have an \u03b1-olefin content of 50 wt % or less, preferably 40 wt % or less and most preferably 35 wt % or less, based on the weight of the copolymer. The \u03b1-olefin content is measured by 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as described by Randall (Re. Macromolecular Chem. Phys. C29 (2&3)). The \u03b1-olefin is preferably a C3-20 linear, branched or cyclic \u03b1-olefin. The term \"copolymer\" refers to a polymer made from at least two monomers. It includes, for example, copolymers, terpolymers and tetrapolymers, Examples of C3-20 \u03b1-olefins include propene, 1-butene, 4-methyl-1-pentene, 1-hexene, 1-octene, 1-decene. 1-dodecene, 1-tetradecene, 1-hexadecene and 1-octadecene. The \u03b1-olefins also can contain a cyclic structure cyclohexane or cyclopentane, resulting in an \u03b1-olefin such as 3-cyclohexyl-1-propene and vinyl cyclohexane. Although not \u03b1-olefins in the classical sense of the term, for the purpose of this invention certain cyclic olefins such as norbornene and related olefins, particular 5-ethylidene-2-norborene, are encompassed by the term \"\u03b1-olefins\" and can be used as described above. Similarly, styrene and its related olefins, e.g. \u03b1-methylstyrene, etc are \u03b1-olefins for the purpose of this invention, Illustrative examples of copolymers include ethylene\/propylene, ethylene\/butane, ethylene\/1-hexene, ethylene\/1-octene, ethylene\/styrene and similar. Illustrative examples of terpolymers include ethylene\/propylene\/1-octene, ethylene\/butane\/1-octene, ethylene\/propylene\/diene monomer (EPDM) and ethylene\/butane\/styrene, The copolymer can be random or blocky.\nIn another aspect of this invention the polyolefin may comprise an olefin polymer with hydrolysable silane groups and optionally a silanol condensation catalyst. The polymer composition according to this aspect is preferably an ethylene homopolymer or ethylene copolymer containing crosslinkable silane groups, which have been introduced by either copolymerization or graft polymerization. Non-limiting examples of preferred silane compounds are vinyltrimethoxy silane, vinylbismethoxyethoxy silane, vinyltriethoxy silane, gamma-(meth)acryloxypropyltrimethoxy silane, gamma-(meth)-acryloxy-propyltriethoxy silane and vinyltriacetoxy silane. Preferably, the silane-containing olefin copolymer or graft polymer is crosslinked under the action of water and a silanol condensation catalyst.\nCopolymerisation can be carried out in the presence of one or more further comonomers which are copolymerisable with the two monomers and which, for example, may comprise one or more selected from vinylcarboxylate esters such as vinyl acetate and vinyl pivalate; (meth)acrylates such as methyl(meth)-acrylate, ethyl(meth)acrylate and butyl(meth)acrylate; (meth)acrylic acid derivatives such as (meth)acrylonitrile and (meth)acrylamide; vinyl ethers, such as vinylmethyl ether and vinylphenyl ether; alpha olefins such as propylene, 1-butene, 1-hexene, 1-octene and 4-methyl-1-pentene; olefinically unsaturated carboxyl acids, such as (meth)acrylic acid, maleic acid and fumaric acid; and aromatic vinyl compounds, such as styrene and alpha-methyl styrene.\nPreferred comonomers are vinyl ethers of monocarboxylic acids having 1-4 carbon atoms, such as vinyl acetate and (meth)acrylate of alcohols having 1-8 carbon atoms, such as methyl(meth)acrylate. The expression\"(meth)acrylic acid\" used herein is intended to include both acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. The comonomer content in the polymer may amount to 40 wt % or less, preferably 0.5-35 wt %, more preferably 1-25 wt %.\nAccording to the invention, the silane-containing polymer contains 0.001-15 wt % of the silane compound, preferably 0.01-5 wt % and especially preferred 0.1-3 wt %. In order to facilitate the incorporation of the solid conductive filler in the present invention it is preferred that the polymer comprises, apart from ethylene and the silane compound, at least one additional monomer chosen from the vinylcarboxylate esters, (meth)acrylates, (meth)acrylic acid derivatives and vinyl ethers mentioned above. This facilitates the mixing of the conductive filler. It is especially preferred that the olefin polymer comprises a terpolymer of ethylene, silane monomer and a third comonomer, which may be selected from one or more of C3-C8 alpha-olefins; vinyl esters of monocarboxylic acids having 1-4 carbon atoms, preferably vinyl acetate; and (meth)acrylates of alcohols having 1-8 carbon atoms, such as methyl(meth)acrylate, ethyl(meth)acrylate, propyl(meth)acrylate, and butyl(meth)acrylate. Copolymers of ethylene, silane monomer and methyl-, ethyl- or butyl acrylate are especially preferred.\nThe copolymerization of ethylene, the unsaturated silane compound and, optionally, additional comonomers may be carried out under any suitable conditions resulting in the formation of the desirable polymer. The crosslinking of the silane polymer is carried out with the aid of a catalysts, preferably a silanol condensation catalyst. In general any silanol condensation catalyst may be used in the present invention and a silanol condensation catalyst may be selected from the group consisting of carboxylates of metals, such as tin, zinc, iron, lead and cobalt; organic bases, as well as inorganics acids and organics acids. Special examples of silanol condensation catalysts are dibutyltin dilaurate, dibutyltin diacetate, dioctyltin dilaurate, stannous acetate, stannous caprylate, lead naphthenate, zinc caprylate, cobalt naphthenate, ethyl amines, dibutyl amine, hexyl amines, pyridine, inorganic acids, such as sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid and organics acids, such as toluenesulphonic acid, acetic acid, stearic acid and maleic acid, Tin carboxylates are especially preferred catalyst compounds.\nThe amount of silanol condensation catalyst employed is generally in the order of 0.001-2 wt %, preferably 0.01-0.5 wt %, of the amount of silane-containing polymer in the composition.\nOther examples of olefin polymers are: polypropylene, propylene copolymer; polybutene, butene copolymers; highly short chain branched \u03b1-olefins copolymers with an ethylene co-monomer content of 50 mole percent or less; polyisoprene; EPR (ethylene copolymerized with propylene); EPDM (ethylene copolymerized with propylene and a diene such as hexadiene, dicyclopentadiene, or ethylidene norbornene); copolymers of ethylene and an \u03b1-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms such as ethylene\/octene copolymers; terpolymers of ethylene, \u03b1-olefin and a diene; terpolymers of ethylene, \u03b1-olefin, and an unsaturated ester; copolymers of ethylene and vinyl-tri-alkyloxy silane; terpolymers of ethylene, vinyl-tri-alkoloxy silane and an unsaturated ester; or copolymers of ethylene and one or more acrylonitrile and maleic acid esters. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the olefin polymer may comprise ethylene ethyl acrylate. The comonomers can be incorporated randomly or in block and\/or graft structures.\nIn another embodiment of the present invention the olefin polymer may comprise or may be a heterophasic olefin copolymer, e.g. a heterophasic propylene copolymer. The heterophasic propylene copolymer may be preferably a heterophasic copolymer comprising a propylene random copolymer as matrix phase (RAHECO) or a heterophasic copolymer having a propylene homopolymer as matrix phase (HECO). A random copolymer is a copolymer where the comonomer part is randomly distributed in the polymer chains and it also consists of alternating sequences of two monomeric units of random length (including single molecules). It is preferred that the random propylene copolymer comprises at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and C4-C8 alpha-olefins. Preferred C4-C8 alpha-olefins are 1-butene, 1-pentene, 4-methyl-1-pentene, 1-hexene, 1-heptene or 1-octene, more preferred 1-butene. A particularly preferred random propylene copolymer may comprise or consist of propylene and ethylene. Furthermore, the comonomer content of the polypropylene matrix preferably is 0.5 to 10 wt %, more preferably 1 to 8 wt % and even more preferably 2 to 7 wt %. For combining optimum processability with the required mechanical properties, the incorporation of the comonomer can be controlled in such a way that one component of the polypropylene contains more comonomer than the other. Suitable polypropylenes are described e.g. in WO 03\/002652.\nAccording to a further embodiment of the present invention the ratio between the MFR2 of the semiconductive polyolefin composition to the MFR2 of the olefin polymer base resin is preferably as high as possible. The increase in melt flow rate caused by adding the solid conductive filler or the GNP is as low as possible. A high ratio of MFR2 of the semiconductive polyolefin composition to the MFR2 of the olefin polymer base resin is beneficial for processing properties, e.g scorch performance, and mechanical properties. The typical MFR2 of the olefin polymers is in the range of from 0.1 to 100 g\/10 min as measured at 190\u00b0 C. for polyethylene, at 230\u00b0 C. for polypropylene and a load of 2.16 kg according to ISO 1133.\nPreferably, the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to the present invention has a ratio of MFR2 of the polyolefin composition to the MFR2 of the olefin polymer base resin of 0.30 or more, wherein the MFR2 is measured at a load of 2.16 kg in accordance to ISO 1133, at a temperature of 190\u00b0 C. for polyethylene and at a temperature of 230\u00b0 C. for polypropylene.\nIn one embodiment the semiconductive polyolefin compositions are crosslinkable. \"Crosslinkable\" means that the cable layer can be crosslinked before the use in the end application thereof. In crosslinking reaction of a polymer, interpolymer crosslinks (bridges) are primarily formed. Crosslinking can be initiated by free radical reaction using irradiation or preferably using a crosslinking agent, which is typically a free radical generating agent, or by the incorporation of crosslinkable groups into polymer component(s), as known in the art. Moreover, in cable applications the crosslinking step of the semiconductive composition is typically carried out after the formation of the cable.\nThe free radical generating crosslinking agent can be a radical forming crosslinking agent which contains at least one \u2014O\u2014O\u2014 bond or at least one \u2014N\u2550N\u2014 bond. More preferably, the crosslinking agent is a peroxide, whereby the crosslinking is preferably initiated using a well known peroxide crosslinking technology that is based on free radical crosslinking and is well described in the field. The peroxide can be any suitable peroxide, e.g. such conventionally used in the field.\nAs mentioned above crosslinking may also be achieved by incorporation of crosslinkable groups, preferably hydrolysable silane groups, into the polymer component(s) of the semiconductive composition. The hydrolysable silane groups may be introduced into the polymer by copolymerisation of e.g. ethylene monomers with silane group containing comonomers or by grafting with silane groups containing compounds, i.e. by chemical modification of the polymer by addition of silane groups mostly in a free radical grafting process. Such silane groups containing comonomers and compounds are well known in the field and e.g. commercially available. The hydrolysable silane groups are typically then crosslinked by hydrolysis and subsequent condensation in the presence of a silanol-condensation catalyst and water trace in a manner known in the art. Also silane crosslinking technique is well known in the art.\nPreferably, the crosslinkable semiconductive composition layer comprises crosslinking agent(s), preferably free radical generating agent(s), more preferably peroxide. Accordingly, the crosslinking of at least the insulation layer, and optionally, and preferably, of the at least one semiconductive layer, is preferably carried out by free radical reaction using one or more free radical generating agents, preferably peroxide(s).\nWhen peroxide is used as a cross-linking agent, then the cross-linking agent is preferably used in an amount of less than 10 wt %, more preferably in an amount of between 0.1 to 8 wt %, still more preferably in an amount of 0.2 to 3 wt % and even more preferably in an amount of 0.3 to 2.5 wt % with respect to the total weight of the composition to be cross-linked.\nNon-limiting examples of peroxidic crosslinking agents are organic peroxides, such as di-tert-amylperoxide, 2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethyl-3-hexyne, 2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane, tert-butylcumylperoxide, di(tert-butyl)peroxide, dicumylperoxide, butyl-4,4-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-valerate, 1,1-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane, tert-butylperoxybenzoate, dibenzoylperoxide, bis(tert butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(benzoylperoxy)hexane, 1,1-di(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane, 1,1-di(tert amylperoxy)cyclohexane, or any mixtures thereof. Preferably, the peroxide is selected from 2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane, di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene, dicumylperoxide, tert-butylcumylperoxide, di(tert-butyl)peroxide, or mixtures thereof.\nIn another embodiment of the present invention the semiconductive polyolefin composition can also contain further additive(s), such as antioxidant(s), stabiliser(s), water tree retardant additive(s), processing aid(s), scorch retarder(s), filler(s), metal deactivator(s), crosslinking booster(s), flame retardant additive(s), acid or ion scavenger(s), additional inorganic filler(s), voltage stabilizer(s) or any mixtures thereof. Additives are typical use in concentrations from 0.01 wt % to 10 wt %.\nAs non-limiting examples of antioxidants e.g. sterically hindered or semi-hindered phenols, aromatic amines, aliphatic sterically hindered amines, organic phosphites or phosphonites, thio compounds, and mixtures thereof, can be mentioned.\nPreferably, the antioxidant is selected from the group of diphenyl amines and diphenyl sulfides. The phenyl substituents of these compounds may be substituted with further groups such as alkyl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl or hydroxy groups.\nPreferably, the phenyl groups of diphenyl amines and diphenyl sulfides are substituted with tert.-butyl groups, preferably in meta or para position, which may bear further substituents such as phenyl groups.\nMore preferred, the antioxidant is selected from the group of 4,4\u2032-bis(1,1-dimethylbenzyl)diphenylamine, para-oriented styrenated diphenyl-amines, 6,6\u2032-di-tert.-butyl-2,2\u2032-thiodi-p-cresol, tris(2-tert.-butyl-4-thio-(2\u2032-methyl-4\u2032 hydroxy-5\u2032-tert.-butyl)phenyl-5-methyl)phenylphosphite, polymerized 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, or derivatives thereof. Of course, not only one of the above-described antioxidants may be used but also any mixture thereof.\nThe amount of an antioxidant is preferably from 0.005 to 2.5 wt %, based on the weight of the semiconductive composition. The antioxidant(s) are preferably added in an amount of 0.005 to 2 wt %, more preferably 0.01 to 1.5 wt %, even more preferably 0.04 to 1.2 wt %, based on the weight of the semiconductive composition. In a further preferable embodiment, the semiconductive composition may comprise free radical generating agent(s), one or more antioxidant(s) and one or more scorch retarder(s).\nThe scorch retarder (SR) is a well known additive type in the field and can i.e. prevent premature crosslinking. As also known the SR may also contribute to the unsaturation level of the polymer composition. As examples of scorch retarders allyl compounds, such as dimers of aromatic alpha-methyl alkenyl monomers, preferably 2,4-di-phenyl-4-methyl-1-pentene, substituted or unsubstituted diphenylethylenes, quinone derivatives, hydroquinone derivatives, monofunctional vinyl containing esters and ethers, monocyclic hydrocarbons having at least two or more double bonds, or mixtures thereof, can be mentioned. Preferably, the amount of a scorch retarder is within the range of 0.005 to 2.0 wt. %, more preferably within the range of 0.005 to 1.5 wt. %, based on the weight of the semiconductive composition. Further preferred ranges are e.g. from 0.01 to 0.8 wt %, 0.03 to 0.75 wt %, 0.03 to 0.70 wt %, or 0.04 to 0.60 wt %, based on the weight of the semiconductive composition. One preferred SR added to the semiconductive composition is 2,4-diphenyl-4-methyl-1-pentene.\nExamples of processing aids include but are not limited to metal salts of carboxylic acids such as zinc stearate or calcium stearate; fatty acids; fatty amids; polyethylene wax; copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide; petroleum waxes; non ionic surfactants and polysiloxanes.\nNon-limiting examples of additional fillers are clays precipitated silica and silicates; fumed silica calcium carbonate.\nIt is intended throughout the present description that the expression \"compounding\" embraces mixing of the material according to standard methods to those skilled in the art. Non-limiting examples of compounding equipments are continuous single or twin screw mixers such as Farell\u2122, Werner and Pfleiderer\u2122, Kobelco Bollling\u2122 and Buss\u2122, or internal batch mixers, such as Brabender\u2122 or Banbury\u2122.\nAny suitable process known in the art may be used for the preparation of the semiconductive polyolefin compositions of the present invention such as dry-mixing, solution mixing, solution shear mixing, melt mixing, extrusion, etc.\nThe present invention is also directed to a process for producing the preferred inventive semiconductive polyolefin composition, comprising pre-mixing the graphene nanoplatelets and the solid conductive filler.\nPre-mixing as used herein shall indicate that the mixing occurs before the resulting mixture is contacted and mixed with the olefin polymer base resin.\nAs mentioned above, the semiconductive polyolefin composition of the present invention is highly useful in a wide variety of wire and cable applications. Especially it may be incorporated into an electric power cable, particularly in a semiconductive layer of the cable. A power cable is defined to be a cable transferring energy operating at any voltage, typically operating at voltages higher than 1 kV. The voltage applied to the power cable can be alternating (AC), direct (DC), or transient (impulse). Electric power cables, especially medium voltage, high voltage and extra high voltage cables, typically comprise two semiconductive layers and one insulation layer. The term \"semiconductive\" refers to electrical conductivity intermediate between that of insulating materials and conducting materials. A typical range of electrical conductivity for semiconductors is in the range from 10\u22129 to 10+3 S\/cm (see for example McGraw-Hill Dictionary of scientific and technical terms), corresponding to electrical resistivity between 109 to 10\u22123 ohm cm. Hence the term \"semiconductive\" excludes insulation materials. Likewise the present semiconductive polyolefin composition and the ingredients therefor exclude any applications for insulating compositions or insulating layers in a power cable.\nThe cable comprises preferably one or more conductors surrounded by at least a semiconductive layer and an insulation layer, in that order. More preferably, the cable comprises a conductor surrounded by an inner semiconductive layer, an insulation layer and optionally, and preferably, an outer semiconductive layer, in that order, as defined above. More preferably, at least the inner semiconductive layer comprises the semiconductive composition. Preferably also the outer semiconductive layer comprises the semiconductive composition.\nIn a preferred embodiment at least the inner semiconductive layer of the cable is crosslinkable. The outer semiconductive layer of the cable may be crosslinkable or non-crosslinkable, depending on the end application. Moreover, the outer semiconductive layer of the cable, if present, may be bonded or strippable, which terms have a well known meaning in the field. The semiconductive composition of the cable may comprise further component(s), such as further polymer component(s) and\/or one or more additive(s).\nIt is evident to a skilled person that the cable can optionally comprise one or more other layer(s) comprising one or more screen(s), a jacketing layer or other protective layer(s), which layer(s) are conventionally used in of field of wire and cable.\nThe preferred cable is preferably an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power cable, more preferably a medium voltage (MV), a high voltage (HV) or an extra high voltage (EHV) power cable. It is evident that the following further preferable embodiments, subgroups and further properties of the polymer compositions, and components thereof, and of the layers of the cable are generalisable and independent definitions which can be used in any combination for further defining the cable.\nThe polyolefin composition of the present invention is highly suitable for power cables, especially for power cables operating at voltages higher than 6 kV to 36 kV (medium voltage (MV) cables) and at voltages higher than 36 kV, known as high voltage (HV) cables and extra high voltage (EHV) cables, which EHV cables operate, as well known, at very high voltages. The terms have well known meanings and indicate the operating level of such cables. Combined with good electrical conductivity, the semiconductive composition has also superior surface smoothness and high processability.\nThe invention also provides a process for producing a cable, preferably a crosslinkable power cable, as defined above or in claims, comprising steps of applying on a conductor, preferably by (co)extrusion, at least a semiconductive layer comprising the semiconductive polyolefin composition of the present invention. Further layers may be applied in the same or additional coextrusion step(s).\nEXAMPLES 1. Measurement Methods (a) Melt Flow Rate\nThe MFR2 was measured with 2.16 kg load at 190\u00b0 C. for polyethylene and at 230\u00b0 C. for polypropylene according to ISO 1133.\n(b) Volume Resistivity\nFor the measurement of volume resistivity 2 mm thick plaques were pressed at 150\u00b0 C. for two minutes. The plaques were cooled down to room temperature. The plaques were placed in between two metallic electrodes and the plaques heated to 120\u00b0 C. for 30 min to anneal the sample and ensure a good contact between the compound and the electrodes. The compounds were slowly cooled down to room temperature, roughly 22\u00b0 C. The resistance R in ohm is measured using an ohm-meter. The area A is calculated as A=\u03c0 (d\/2)2 where d is the diameter of the circular electrodes in cm. L is the thickness in cm of the plagues after annealing. All the distances are measured by callipers or micrometer screw. The volume resistance VR is calculated as VR. R\u00d7A\/L.\n(c) Temperature Dependence of Volume Resistivity\nThe volume resistivity was measured on plaques with a thickness between 1 to 3 mm and a diameter of 20 to 50 mm. The plaques were produced by applying pressure to the sample at temperatures in the range of 150 to 180\u00b0 C. The volume resistance was measured with a broadband dielectric spectrometer (Novocontrol, Alpha) at a frequency of 50 Hz using stainless steel electrodes. The heating and cooling rate was 5K\/min (GNP composition) or 10K\/min (CB compositions). Before the thermal cycle the materials were annealed at or above 120\u00b0 C. for 10 minutes to remove the influence of thermal history. In the heating scan additional annealing stages have been performed for 10 or 5 min for the sample of Example 3 and the sample of Comparative Example 4. Annealing is done by heating a sample and keeping it at that increased temperature for a prolonged period of time. The temperature is chosen so that it is above the melting temperature of the resin. The time is selected to remove any thermal history. The treatment removes internal stress and all parameters which were affected due to manufacturing.\nThe volume resistance VR is obtained directly from the instrument and calculated as VR=R\u00d7A\/L, where L is the thickness of the plaques and the area A is calculated as A=\u03c0 (d\/2)2, where d is the diameter of the circular electrodes. All the distances used in the calculations are measured by calipers or micrometer screw.\n(d) Surface Roughness\nThe surface roughness of the material was determined by investigations with optical microscopy of the surface of strings extruded under conditions applied in MFR (ISO 1133, with 2.16 kg load at 190\u00b0 C.) experiments. The surface of the strings was recorded with an optical camera focused on the profile of the string. The typical profile length investigated was 2.5 mm and the optical enlargement 50 times. The distances were calibrated with special objective glass with millimetres marks. The recorded profiles was analysed and position of the edge extracted. This can for example be performed with edge detection routines e.g. available in MatLab\u2122. The long range bend or curvature of the strings was corrected for by a least-square curve fit with a polynomial of the order 2. The surface roughness was then calculated as the R_RMS calculated as Equation 1\nR_RMS = ( 1 n \ue89e \u2211 i = 1 n \ue89e \ue89e ( \u0394 \ue89e \ue89e y i ) 2 ) 1 \ue89e \/ \ue89e 2 . Equation \ue89e \ue89e 1\nHere \u0394yi is the deviation in micrometers between the recorded edge and the polynomial, i is the index of different pixels along the profile. For each material at least 8 different photos were recorded and analysed. The standard deviation of the obtained surface roughness index, R_RMS, was calculated.\n2. Materials\nGraphene Nanoplatelets. GNP\nxGNP\u2122, commercially available from XG Science. The density of the xGNP is around 2.0 g\/cm3 and the platelet thickness is in the range from 8 to 13 nanometers. The average lateral size (diameter) is around 5 micrometer. The BET data showed the surface area of the xGnP reached more than 100 m2\/g.\nElftex\u2122 254, commercially available from Cabot Corporation, Leuwen, Belgium with the following properties:\nIodine number measured by ASTM D1510 <180 m\/g Particle size measured by ASTM D3849, procedure D <25 nm Ash content measured by ASTM D1506 <0.1% Toluene extract measured by ASTM D4527 <0.03%\nExpanded Graphite\nTIMREX\u00ae BNB90\u2122, commercially available from Timcal Graphite and Carbon. This material has a particle size distribution with a D90 less than 100 \u03bcm. The surface areas are characterized with BET=28 m2\/g and Oil adsorption number of 150 ml\/100 g.\nEscorene\u2122 783, commercially available from ExxonMobile\nThe vinyl acetate-content of the material was 33% and the MFR2=43 g\/10 min at 190\u00b0 C. and 2.16 kg.\nThe materials were produced by mixing the polymer with the conductive filler using a Brabender mixer. For all compounds the conductive filler constitutes 10 percent based on weight shown in the table below. The base resin for the materials in Table 1 is an ethylene vinyl-acetate (ESCORENE\u2122 783) with a vinyl-acetate content of 33 wt % and MFR2 of 43 g\/10 min (EVA1). For Comparative Example 4, an ethylene vinyl-acetate (ESCORENE\u2122 783) with a vinyl-acetate content of 20 wt % and MFR2 of 20 g\/10 min (EVA2) and for Comparative Example 5, an ethylene vinyl-acetate (ESCORENE\u2122 783) with a vinyl-acetate content of 9 wt % and MFR2 of 9 g\/10 min (EVA3) was used. The GNP used was obtained from XG Science (xGNP\u2122) with a typical thickness in the range from 8 to 13 nanometers and a diameter around 5 micrometers. The expanded graphite was TIMREX BNB90\u2122. The carbon black was Elftex 254 from CABOT.\nThe compounds were produced in general accordance with the description of Kalaitzidou et al. Composites Science and Technology 67 (2007) 2045. The following processing scheme was adopted.\nThe base resin was cooled with liquid nitrogen and ground to a powder. The proper amount of the GNP or carbon black was dispersed in isopropanol in a glass bottle, with roughly 10 times more isopropanol by weight. For composition with a combination of carbon black and GNP the carbon black was dispersed in the isopropanol solution after the GNP. The isopropanol solution with the GNP and\/or carbon black was placed in an ultrasound bath for 30 minutes at room temperature. The base resin was dispersed in the isopropanol solution with the GNP and\/or carbon black to make a slurry. The slurry was placed in an ultrasound bath for another 30 minutes. Excessive isopropanol was evaporated by storage at room temperature for some days. The slurry was compounded into Brabender batch mixer preheated to 190\u00b0 C. and mixed at 50 revolutions per minute (RPM) for 10 min.\nTABLE 1 Comp. Comp. Comp. Example #1 Example #2 Example #1 Example #2 Example #3\nEVA1 wt % 90 90 90 90 100 xGNP wt % 10 8 Expanded graphite wt % 10 Carbon black wt % 2 10 MFR2 g\/10 min 15.12 21.68 12.05 34.83 43 (190\u00b0 C.\/2.16 kg) VR ohm cm 9.5 \u00d7 106 2.5 \u00d7 104 1.7 \u00d7 105 8.3 \u00d7 109 >1 \u00d7 1013 R_RMS \u03bcm 79.7 \u00b1 6.2 57.1 \u00b1 13.4 123.6 \u00b1 14.7 66.5 \u00b1 22.8 NA MFR2(composition)\/ 0.35 0.50 0.28 0.81 1.00 MFR2(base resin)\nThe measurements show that with expanded graphite the surface is very rough, R_RMS above 100 micrometer, and unsuitable for cable applications. Example 1 containing 10 wt % of GNP has excellent surface smoothness, while the viscosity and volume resistivity is in a suitable range for semiconductive applications. In contrast, Comparative Example 2 shows that with 10 wt % carbon black the resistivity is too high, i.e. the material is not semiconductive. For all other compositions the volume resistivity is in the semiconductive range. The lowest volume resistivity is observed for the mixture of GNP and carbon black. The measurements also show that the lowest MFR values are obtained with expanded graphite, thus leading to unacceptable flowability and also the surface smoothness was unacceptable for cable applications With GNP or carbon black the ability to flow is sufficiently high. The MFR2 of the pure EVA is 43 g\/10 min. To summarize the measurements show that the GNP-based semiconductive compositions gives superior surface smoothness and higher MFR (lower viscosity) as well as low volume resistivity. Especially beneficial is the combination of GNP and carbon black.\nIn another series of experiments the temperature depencence of the volume resistivity and the self-healing effect upon annealing were examined. The compositions according to the following Table 2 were prepared and tested. The compositions according to Example 3, Comparative Example 4 and Comparative Example 5 were prepared in accordance with the procedures described for the compositions shown in Table 1 above.\nTABLE 2 Comp Comp Ex. 3 Ex. 4 Ex. 5\nEVA1 ESCORENE 783 90 (MFR2 = 43, 33% VA) EVA2 MFR2 = 20, VA = 20% 84.2 EVA3 MFR2 = 9, VA = 9% 63.2 GNP xGNP (XG Science) 10 CB Conductex 7051 15 36 AO TMQ 0.8 0.8 VRpeak\/VRRT 14 43.300 230 (heating) VRpeak\/VR50\u00b0 C. 1.2 75 20 (cooling)\nFIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show the volume resistivity as a function of temperature for the three compositions upon heating and cooling, respectively. FIG. 5 shows that the temperature dependence of VR for the inventive Example 3 comprising GNP is much less pronounced than for the comparative examples comprising carbon black. In the Comparative Examples 4 and 5 two different CB contents (36 wt % and 15 wt %) were used. It can be seen that the ratio of the maximum VR over VR at room temperature (23\u00b0 C.) is roughly 230 and 43300 at 36 wt % and 15 wt % CB loadings, respectively, while the corresponding value for the GNP-composite is 14. This shows that VR of the GNP-composition has much less pronounced temperature dependence than the CB compositions. This is a distinct advantage for semiconductive polymer compositions in power cable applications since the semiconductive composition and layer will have smaller temperature variation when operated at different power loadings, which in turn result in the development of varying rise of temperature. The lower temperature dependence infers that a higher VR can be accepted at room temperature and the overall filler loading can thus be reduced.\nThe difference between GNP and CB compositions is even more pronounced when the cooling cycle is considered, as displayed in FIG. 6. The GNP composition (Example 3) reveals an almost perfect flat line whereas the CB compositions (Comparative Examples 4 and 5) have a similar performance as upon heating with a pronounced peak, although the peak position is slightly shifted to lower temperatures. The observed values for VRpeak VR50\u00b0 C. upon cooling are 1.2 for Example 3, 75 for Comparative Example 4 and 20 for Comparative Example 5, respectively.\nThe absence of a peak for the GNP composition hence infers that the percolation pathways in this system is not perturbed by the crystallisation of the polymer, or in other words, the polymer crystallises in domains around the GNP.\nAn additional new finding with the inventive semiconductive polymer compositions is the reduction of VR upon annealing at temperatures below the melting temperatures. For the compositions according to the Comparative Examples 4 and 5, the VR remains almost unchanged when the temperature is kept constant as is shown in FIG. 7. This is in contrast to the inventive Example 3 where a reduction of VR of more than 25% is observed when annealed for 5 min. Further extending the annealing appears to even further reduce VR. This is a key beneficial feature for semiconductive compositions for power cables since one of the restricting factors is that thermal cycling and prolonged annealing have resulted in deterioration of VR-performance for semiconductive polymer compositions including carbon black so that the GNP compositions of the invention achieve substantial advance in long-term VR performance, if the compositions are used in semiconductive layers for power cables.\nThus the semiconductive polyolefin composition of the present invention does not only provide substantial decrease in surface roughness and volume resistivity, but also provides substantial increase in processability and flowability which is highly desirable for the manufacture of semiconductive layers in power cables. Moreover by the inventive combination of graphene nanoplatelets and carbon black in a semiconductive composition not only could the above effects be achieved but the process costs could be sharply decreased. The partial replacement of graphene nanoplatelets which are rather costly by carbon black leads to cost savings while the partial replacement of carbon black by graphene nanoplatelets gives synergistic effects regarding surface roughness decrease, conductivity increase and simultaneous flowability of the inventive composition. Furthermore, the temperature dependence of the volume resistivity could be reduced and a self-healing effect could be observed in long-term VR performance over conventional carbon black filled semiconductive compositions.\n1-15. (canceled)\n16. A semiconductive polyolefin composition comprising\n(a) an olefin polymer base resin, and\n(b) graphene nanoplatelets.\n17. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, further comprising\n(c) a solid conductive filler different from (b).\n18. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, wherein the average thickness of the graphene nanoplatelets (b) is in the range of from 1 nm to 50 nm, preferably of from 1 nm to 40 nm, more preferably of from 1 nm to 20 nm.\n19. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, wherein the graphene nanoplatelets (b) have an aspect ratio of diameter to thickness that is 50 or more, measured by atomic force microscopy.\n20. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, wherein the graphene nanoplatelets (b) are contained in the range of from 2 to 20 wt %, preferably in the range of from 4 to 15 wt %, more preferably in the range of from 4 to 14 wt %, and even more preferably in the range of from 6 to 12 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyolefin composition.\n21. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 17, wherein the solid conductive filler (c) is carbon black.\n22. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 21, wherein said carbon black fulfills at least one of the following requirements, preferable a combination thereof, more preferably all of them:\n(a) an iodine number of at least 30 mg\/g, measured in accordance with ASTM D 1510,\n(b) a DBP oil adsorption number of at least 30 ml\/100 g, measured in accordance with ASTM D 2414,\n(c) a BET nitrogen surface area of at least 30 m2\/g, measured in accordance with ASTM D 3037,\n(d) a statistical surface area (STSA) of at least 30 m2\/g measured in accordance with ASTM D5816.\n23. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 17, wherein the solid conductive filler (c) is contained in the composition with a fraction of 5 to 95 wt %, in relation to the weight of the graphene nanoplatelets (b).\n24. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, wherein the olefin polymer base resin (a) comprises an ethylene homo- or copolymer or a propylene homo- or copolymer.\n25. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, wherein the olefin polymer base resin (a) comprises a copolymer of ethylene with at least one comonomer selected from unsaturated esters, preferably from vinyl esters, acrylic acid or methacrylic acid esters, more preferably the at least one comonomer is selected from methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate or butyl acrylate, more preferably with the amount of acrylate comonomer units from 1 to 15 mol % with regard to the total amount of monomers in the polymeric part of the composition.\n26. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, having a ratio of MFR2 of the polyolefin composition to the MFR2 of the olefin polymer base resin of 0.30 or more, wherein the MFR2 is measured at a load of 2.16 kg in accordance to ISO 1133, at a temperature of 190\u00b0 C. for polyethylene and at a temperature of 230\u00b0 C. for polypropylene.\n27. The semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, wherein the surface roughness characterized by R_RMS, measured on extruded samples, is 100 micrometer or less.\n28. A process for producing the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, comprising pre-mixing the graphene nanoplatelets (b) and the solid conductive filler (c).\n29. Article comprising the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16, preferably the article being a power cable, more preferably a power cable comprising a semiconductive layer which comprises the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16.\n30. A process for the production of a semiconductive layer of a power cable employing the semiconductive polyolefin composition according to claim 16.\nFiled: Apr 5, 2011\nPublication Date: Feb 14, 2013\nPatent Grant number: 9543056\nApplicant: BOREALIS AG (Vienna)\nInventors: Christer Svanberg (Kallered), Tung Pham (Linz), Muhammad Ali Malik (Stenungsund), Francis Costa (Linz), Yi Liu (Linz), Takashi Uematsu (Stenungsund), Thomas Gkourmpis (Gothenburg)\nCurrent U.S. Class: Resin, Rubber, Or Derivative Thereof Containing (252\/511); Fullerenes (i.e., Graphene-based Structures, Such As Nanohorns, Nanococoons, Nanoscrolls, Etc.) Or Fullerene-like Structures (e.g., Ws2 Or Mos2 Chalcogenide Nanotubes, Planar C3n4, Etc.) (977\/734)\nInternational Classification: H01B 1\/04 (20060101); B82Y 30\/00 (20110101);","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Colombia Hern\u00e1n Dar\u00edo Vel\u00e1squez Saldarriaga, alias 'El Paisa'\nHern\u00e1n Dar\u00edo Vel\u00e1squez Saldarriaga, alias 'El Paisa'\nLast update September 3, 2019\nColombia Personalities\nEl Paisa\nEx-FARC Mafia\nHern\u00e1n Dar\u00edo Vel\u00e1squez, better known as \"El Paisa,\" is a former guerrilla commander who had gone missing for more than a year until reappearing in a video announcing a new dissident force composed of ex-leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia \u2013 FARC).\nThough he took part in the 2016 peace negotiations between the FARC and the government, El Paisa had always viewed the process with suspicion and later criticized its implementation. In 2018, he fled a reintegration camp in Caquet\u00e1, where he was staying along with other ex-combatants.\nEl Paisa was not seen again until August 2019, when he appeared in the video alongside guerilla commander Luciano Mar\u00edn, alias \"Iv\u00e1n M\u00e1rquez,\" that announced their return to war.\nA hardened leader who formerly was in charge of the FARC's special forces unit, El Paisa was behind some of the most notorious and bloody operations during the half a century of civil conflict. He stands to play a key role in developing the new force's military strategy, along with bringing former fighters back into the field.\nIt is currently believed that El Paisa is holed up in Venezuela, somewhere in the Orinoco River basin, where he is protected by a heavy security detail.\nA native of Remedios, Antioquia, El Paisa was raised in Medell\u00edn, where some say he came under the tutelage of Pablo Escobar and the Medell\u00edn Cartel, acting as a \"sicario,\" or contract killer,\" while also learning about arms and drugs trafficking.\nAt just 19 years old, he had a number of warrants out for his arrest, and he partnered with the FARC, because he thought the guerrillas would provide him with protection. He was imprisoned in 1989 after he was caught in Jamaica conducting an arms trafficking deal to trade cocaine for 1,000 rifles and 250 mortars. Upon his release, he joined up with the FARC's Eastern Bloc, led by Victor Julio Suarez, alias \"Mono Jojoy.\" El Paisa terrorized the department of Antioquia, placing checkpoints on roads and demanding drivers pay a tax to let their vehicles pass.\nIn 1993, he was placed in command of the newly created Te\u00f3filo Forero Mobile Column. Known as \"La Te\u00f3filo,\" the elite group of fighters was created to protect the FARC's top leadership, known collectively as the Secretariat.\nThe late FARC leader Mono Jojoy, then the commander of the Eastern Bloc, took an interest in El Paisa, who had a penchant for violence and brought a number of skills from his time with the Medell\u00edn Cartel, including urban warfare tactics.\nAs dialogue began between the FARC and the government of President Andr\u00e9s Pastrana in 1998, the Te\u00f3filo column focused its sphere of influence and action in the southwest department of Huila.\nEl Paisa's stature within the FARC grew as the rebel force built its military capacity, especially in the Eastern and Southern Blocs. The Eastern Bloc was headed by Mono Jojoy, while El Paisa served in the Southern Bloc, where he handpicked the men serving under him.\nEl Paisa led some of the bloodiest actions perpetrated by the FARC during this chapter of the Colombian conflict, starting with the murder of Diego Turbay Cote and his family in 2000 and the infamous takeover of the Miraflores building in 2001, which marked the first massive kidnapping.\nIn 2002, he effectively ended peace talks with former President Pastrana when his Te\u00f3filo unit hijacked a commercial aircraft carrying political opponent Jorge Gechem. This was followed by the car bombing of Club El Nogal in Bogot\u00e1 in 2003 and the kidnapping of 12 deputies from Valle del Cauca in 2007.\nAfter the deaths of FARC leaders Mono Jojoy and Guillermo Leon Saenz, alias \"Alfonso Cano,\" in 2010 and 2011 respectively, the FARC needed to regroup and restructure. It did so through what was called Plan Renacer, or \"Rebirth Plan,\" which counted on El Paisa and his Te\u00f3filo Column, now the guerrilla's special forces unit.\nBy 2013, El Paisa and the Te\u00f3filo column had inflicted such damage that the government founded the Jupiter Task Force, a unit devoted exclusively to combatting him and his fighters.\nAs the first overtures between the government of President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC were made, El Paisa was named to the FARC's General Staff. El Paisa made his reservations about the negotiations known. Yet in April 2016, he joined the FARC peace delegation in Havana, denying he was opposed to the peace process.\nAt the signing and implementation of the peace agreement, El Paisa was put in charge of the Territorial \u200b\u200bTraining and Reincorporation Space (ETCR) of Miravalle in Caquet\u00e1. In 2018, he was joined there by M\u00e1rquez, who had refused his senate seat in Bogot\u00e1 after the arrest of former commander Seuxis Paus\u00edas Hern\u00e1ndez Solarte, alias \"Jes\u00fas Santrich,\" on drug charges. Around April 2018, El Paisa fled the ETCR for Venezuela.\nEl Paisa's disappearance was a blow to the already fraught peace process, as he was considered crucial to learning the truth of what happened during decades of conflict.\nHe was repeatedly asked to return to the peace process. His failure to do so led the government to issue a warrant for his arrest in April 2019.\nEl Paisa provided the manpower behind the FARC's cocaine business, protecting coca crops and providing security for drug shipments. However, regular confrontations with Colombian security forces made it increasingly difficult for his Te\u00f3filo Forero Mobile Column to stay under the radar.\nHis unit also counted on resources from extortion and kidnapping, which eventually became their main sources of income. In areas under its control, the Te\u00f3filo column maintained a system of taxes on farms and passing vehicles. For several years, El Paisa managed to collect up to 2 billion pesos ($615,000) in this way.\nDuring his time in the guerrilla, El Paisa settled in the territory that runs from Caquet\u00e1 to Huila, along the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes. His zone of control stretched across the municipalities of San Vicente del Cagu\u00e1n, Puerto Rico, Algeciras, Campoalegre, Neiva, La Uribe, Baraya, Colombia, Mesetas and San Juan de Arama.\nDuring the peace process, he was back in familiar territory, at the Miravelle ETCR in San Vicente del Cagu\u00e1n, until his escape from the reintegration camp. Now, he is believed to move between Venezuela and Arauca in Colombia, backed by a strong security force.\nAllies and Enemies\nDuring his time in the guerrilla, Vel\u00e1squez established close ties with Mono Jojoy, commander of the FARC's Eastern Bloc. He also allied himself with Manuel Marulanda, alias \"Tirofijo,\" the guerrilla group's head of security.\nEl Paisa and his Te\u00f3fil\u00f3 column were under constant pursuit by a special police unit called \"Los Lobos,\" or \"The Wolves,\" and the Jupiter Unit. But he eluded them, always moving with a dozen bodyguards and employing a ring of 80 fighters who stayed on alert for any movement by armed forces.\nToday Iv\u00e1n M\u00e1rquez is his closest ally. It's likely for this reason that M\u00e1rquez chose to join him in Miravalle ETCR, from which both men fled.\nIn the August 2019 video where Marquez calls on demobilized FARC guerrillas to return to war, El Paisa stands beside him, in camouflage and holding an M4 rifle.\nLike the other former FARC leaders in the video, a 3 billion-peso bounty (about $885,000) has been offered for any information leading to his arrest.\nThanks to his experience as the head of the Te\u00f3filo column, El Paisa provides unmatched military prowess and leadership.\nHe stands to bring many former fighters into the new force and could help to reunify the FARC, given his deep knowledge of drug trafficking operations and cocaine production.\nHis primary role, however, will likely be to strategize and launch the group's new armed offensive.\nHern\u00e1n Dar\u00edo Vel\u00e1squez Saldarriaga, alias 'El Paisa'\nChris Dalby\nViolence Rages On in Colombia's Cauca Department\nThe Evolution of the Ex-FARC Mafia\nDuque Doubles Down on Colombia's FARC Dissidents After Call to Arms\nMajor Implications of Former FARC Leadership Returning to War\nResurgence of Coca in Putumayo Reflects Colombia's Failed Strategy","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Gonz\u00e1lez: Feds will oppose governor on compulsory COVID-19 test results for air travelers\nBy The Star Staff\nResident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonz\u00e1lez Col\u00f3n said Thursday that Gov. Wanda V\u00e1zquez Garced's desire to see that travelers arriving in Puerto Rico hand in negative COVID-19 tests is going to collide with federal government public policy.\n\"The issue of passenger entry and movement is an interstate commerce one,\" the resident commissioner said at a press conference. \"The governor stated that they are evaluating restricting entry to Puerto Rico and I trust that this will be studied by the local Justice Department.\"\nGonz\u00e1lez Col\u00f3n gave the example of the state of Hawaii, which made a deter- mination similar to that proposed by the governor, but the U.S. Justice Department let it be known that it will challenge that action.\n\"So it is up to the [Puerto Rico] Department of Justice to make that evaluation and give its input to the governor, so that when the determination is made, it can be done based on what is right in law,\" the resident commissioner said.\nGonz\u00e1lez Colon noted that the possibility has been raised in the Transportation Committee of the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives that the airlines may require passengers to show evidence of a negative result from a COVID-19 test before being allowed to enter an airplane.\n\"In other words, this is a matter of legislative discussion today in Congress, regarding security measures for planes, cruises and [other] ships,\" she said. \"So Congress is going to be taking action on this. There is still no bill; it emerged in a public hearing as one of the alternatives.\"\nAt a press conference Wednesday in Dorado, the governor insisted that it was her wish to include the evidence requirement in the next executive order related to the coronavirus pandemic emergency, but she needs the opinion of her advisory groups.\nOn Thursday, V\u00e1zquez was supposed to release the contents of the new execu- tive order, but it was announced that the release will be on a different date.\nMore than 200 PRNG citizen-soldiers heading to Washington, DC\nCVM goes to court to retain electoral franchise\nCapitol owes PREPA $2.5 million","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Chris Packham\nTV presenter, photographer and conservationist Chris Packham is one of the nation's favourite naturalists. He is best known for the BAFTA-winning The Really Wild Show and fronting BBC's Springwatch and Autumnwatch. Packham is president of the British Trust for Ornithology, Hawk Conservancy Trust, the Hampshire Ornithological Society and the Bat Conservation Trust and vice-president of the RSPB and the Butterfly Conservation. In 2011, he was awarded the British Trust for Ornithology's Dilys Breese Medal for his 'outstanding work in promoting science to new audiences', and in 2016 he won the Wildscreen Panda Award for Outstanding Achievement, for his contribution to wildlife filmmaking.\nPackham's partner Charlotte Corney owns the Isle of Wight Zoo, and his step-daughter is studying zoology at Liverpool University. He lives in the New Forest.\nFingers in the Sparkle Jar Chris Packham\nA beautifully told, deeply personal growing-up memoir from the BBC presenter about life, death, love and nature.\nBe the first to find out about Chris Packham.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"Inspirational Women in Law Award Results\nWe are delighted to announce the winner and finalists of the First 100 Years' Inspirational Women in Law Award. From the huge number of nominations we received from all over the legal industry, the First 100 Years team and our brilliant panel of judges were able to narrow the competition down to five finalists, from which Keily Blair of Morrison & Foerster was chosen as this year's overall winner. Congratulations Keily!\nThe Award was in search of the brightest stories from the next generation of lawyers, to be included in the First 100 Years video library. The First 100 Years project will be running the competition annually until the centenary of the Disqualification (Removal) Act in 2019, by which time we will have named 10 women as the future's most Inspirational Women in Law. As well as receiving one of the First 100 Years' limited edition toilet rolls, Keily's story (and those of our future winners) will be filmed as part of the video library project and featured here on the First 100 Years website.\nOur judging panel included:\nBaroness Cohen\nSean Jones QC\nMonica Burch\nSusan Belgrave\nThe panel of judges were given anonymised versions of our finalists' entries, and a set of impartial criteria to judge by. The judges were unanimously impressed with Keily's submission, and her commitment to be a mentor and champion of women in Law. Keily had this to say on winning the award:\nIt is a privilege to have won the Inspirational Women in Law Award 2016. 100 years ago the women who sought equal treatment to men in the social, political and professional spheres were trailblazers. In 2016, the path to entry into the legal profession for women is well trodden, however the outdated business and career models which hold back the progression of women in the law must be challenged. The responsibility to develop and champion women in the legal sector belongs to every person in the legal profession. Those at the top of our profession owe it to those who came before them and those than come after them to agitate for change. I will use this Award as a platform to continue promote the advancement of women in the legal sector and beyond.\nCongratulations are also in order for our four runners-up: Georgina Wolfe (5 Essex Court), Annie Flower (Goldman Sachs), Gemma Pesce (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council), and Claire Sng (DLA Piper). Each of our finalists received a diploma at the Spark 21 Conference on November 9th, presented to them by the Lord Chancellor Liz Truss, and will become ambassadors for the First 100 Years project. We can't wait to hear more from these brilliant women as they continue their careers and their commitment to improving the future for women in Law.\nIf you would like to support Spark 21 and the First 100 Years project to continue recognising and shaping the future for women in Law, please visit our donation page. Donations of \u00a350 or over will secure you a personalised place on the First 100 Years Donors' wall.\nNancy Astor, Viscountess Astor\nNancy Astor was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons, after she was elected MP for...\nFrances Murphy: the story of her life as a city lawyer\nWe interviewed Slaughter & May Corporate Partner Frances Murphy in December 2015. We were saddened to hear the news of her...\nJustine Thornton QC\nLaura Dunlop QC Biography\nLaura is the President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland and Procurator to the General Assembly of the Church of...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Isn't it odd that government would use a \"conspiracy theory\" to convict a person, a group, an inanimate object like a motorcycle who really can't think or move to commit murder on it's own. Never the less it gets charged too, God forbid we use common sense, huh?\n\u200bA conspiracy to commit murder using everything from mind control, ESP, eye contact, hand signals, coded words and for good measure lets add smoke signals. Three or more people conspiring to commit crimes in a day and time when no two people can agree on anything much less murder. They tried to tell us this is whats in the minds of 177 people.\nSo now \"they\" are mind readers? How's that working out for us since they can't seem to stop terrorists or school shooters before they act?\nLooks like Me It gets even harder when you have a group of alpha personalities clashing with one another. It's hard to get a decision on where to eat lunch and they want us to believe Bikers conspired to commit crimes and murder. You must dig deep within the FBI rhetoric to find out what they really think.\nMind control worked on the Cossack's, right up until the gun fire started? Just how many ran toward the fight? So much for mind control and brainwashed robots. They signed up but not for that.\nJust to top off the \"Conspiracy Theory\" our local yokels throw in a wild eyed story of Bikers coming to town to cause chaos and God knows what? With guns, stolen C4, hell bent on getting even with the Law. The media eats it up in a frenzy, waiting to see more blood. Weeks years spent hammering the narrative into the minds of the public, basically brainwashing the weak minded or those not in the know of the MC world. In the early hours one lone voice Bandido Gimme Jimmy goes to the media to explain none of this is true.\nThat is a Conspiracy Theory and basically how it works to sell books, make movies and convict the innocent along with the guilty.\nI made it real clear how much I hate conspiracy theories on last nights radio show. Concocting a narrative to fit an event to sell you a book is one thing, but using it to send someone or group to prison or ruin their lives is another.\nThe FBI \/ DOJ in particular have gotten real good at it. With the ablity to send out teams of investigators with endless budgets. What we see going on Nationally is sickening. They say these government entities have been politicized, I tell you it's been that way all along. Jack Booted thugs of government which can be used against political opponents and the people. People they perceive as a threat, not to us, to them.\nIt's so bad we find ourselves rooting for the guys they told us was bad. For over a year now it's been Russia Russia Russia. They along with the media set the narrative for the public to consume. Russia diddled in our election in 2016 they say. Thinking we're too stupid to realize our country has been doing the same thing to other countries elections for what maybe a century? What do you think the CIA does?\n\u200bThen it gets ramped up when a political party infiltrates the ranks these government agencies. It's now a whole new ball game. Everybody is in danger from their wrath if they perceive you as a threat to the their narrative. I know I experienced it when the IRS came after our local Tea Party (mostly people in their 50's 60's).\nThe way Tea Party's were set up is to protect members. When the IRS asked me for a memberships list I politely told them to get F**cked, we have no members, then they wanted to know if we gave speeches and what our meeting were about. Just to top it off they wanted to know the pass words to our websites. That made the National News. That law suit against the IRS was settled this year.\nWhat could be worse you ask? It's when our local and State Agencies start trying to mimic these rogue entities of Federal Government. We now know this is not a theory, this is real. The difference is money and manpower. Unlike the Feds in most cases speed is needed. People have been sent to prison using these methods along with snitches fearing threats to imprison if they did not produce a story or evidence that fit the narrative or theory.\nGovernment is never going to change this. It's up to us to find it, expose it. then work to find like minded people that we can encourage to run for public office. It's not a Conspiracy it's the world we live in now..","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Obama Reaches Out to Nation, Lawmakers on Libya\nBy Melanie Starkey\nPosted March 26, 2011 at 5:00am\nPresident Barack Obama updated the nation Saturday on the U.S. military mission in Libya, and while he refrained from discussing regime change, he said the effort is part of a larger strategy of holding Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi and his government accountable for a violent crackdown on political opponents.\nThe president used his weekly address to report \"important progress\" by an international coalition in enforcing a no-fly zone over the North African country, and the White House announced Friday night that Obama would provide further updates in a speech at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.\nObama also organized a last-minute Congressional briefing about the situation. A bipartisan, bicameral group of Members gathered in the White House Situation Room for the briefing or participated by phone. Because secure phone lines could not be arranged, some classified information was not shared, Politico reported.\nA classified Congressional briefing is scheduled for Wednesday at the Capitol Visitor Center auditorium.\nIn response to the crackdown, the United Nations Security Council voted March 17 to approve a no-fly zone to protect Libyan civilians. An international coalition led by the United States began enforcing the zone last Saturday, but U.S. officials were quick to say that the U.S. military would hand off primary responsibility within days. They announced Friday that a deal had been reached for NATO to take over all aspects of the mission.\nLawmakers from both parties have made their discomfort with the mission clear in the past week and criticized the administration for not seeking Congressional approval.\nObama defended his military decision Saturday.\n\"Make no mistake, because we acted quickly, a humanitarian catastrophe has been avoided and the lives of countless civilians \u2014 innocent men, women and children \u2014 have been saved,\" he said.\nHe also emphasized the transition to NATO control of the mission.\n\"As I pledged at the outset, the role of American forces has been limited,\" he said. \"We are not putting any ground forces into Libya. Our military has provided unique capabilities at the beginning, but this is now a broad, international effort.\"\nCritics have contended that the mission lacks clarity, particularly because Obama has called for an end to Gaddafi's power, while the U.N. Security Council resolution did not mention regime change.\nObama scaled back Saturday.\n\"Our message is clear and unwavering,\" he said. \"Gaddafi's attacks against civilians must stop. His forces must pull back. Humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach those in need. Those responsible for violence must be held accountable. Moammar Gaddafi has lost the confidence of his people and the legitimacy to rule, and the aspirations of the Libyan people must be realized.\"\nObama told lawmakers during the White House briefing Friday that there are no plans to use the U.S. military to assassinate Gaddafi, Politico reported. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) told Politico that Obama gave no timeline for U.S. involvement in the operation.\nThe White House said in a statement Friday that Obama took questions from lawmakers during the briefing. Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) were among the lawmakers who participated, either in person or by phone.\nAlso participating were Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and ranking member John McCain (R-Ariz.), Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) and ranking member Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), Senate Intelligence Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and ranking member Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and ranking member Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), House Armed Services ranking member Adam Smith (D-Wash.), House Foreign Affairs Chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and ranking member Howard Berman (D-Calif.), House Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and ranking member Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.), and House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) and ranking member Norm Dicks (D-Wash.).\nWhite House Chief of Staff William Daley, National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen and Gen. Carter Ham, who leads the U.S. Africa Command, were also involved.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"Home \/ Buy WhatsApp Stock (Stock Price, Stock News) UPDATED\nBuy WhatsApp Stock (Stock Price, Stock News) UPDATED\nLooking to buy shares in WhatsApp? Well, we have some bad news for you, because it's just not possible. At least, not in the way that you might expect or hope.\nIt is possible to invest in WhatsApp though, you just have to go through their parent company. This may not be quite what you're looking for, but it's as close as you can get to buying shares in WhatsApp. For that, grab yourself an account at FxPro, where you can get \u00a320 for free courtesy of Buy Shares In (non-US only). You should also get The Best Investing from Amazon, along with our book of the month The Online Writer's Companion. Both of these will show you how to make 6 figures from the comfort of your own home.\nThe only questions are, is WhatsApp worth your investment? Should you buy WhatsApp stock (or rather, shares in their parent company)? And just who are the proud owners of this huge app?\nBuy Shares in WhatsApp\nLet's get straight to the point. It's not possible to buy WhatsApp stock directly, but you can buy shares in Facebook. They are the ones who own WhatsApp, having paid a substantial sum for it a few years ago.\nOn this page we'll discuss a few things that are essential for anyone buying shares in WhatsApp, or rather for anyone investing in WhatsApp. But if you've already made your mind up and you want to buy shares in Facebook, then click the link, learn more, and make your investment.\nBuy WhatsApp Stock: Who Owns WhatsApp\nAs mentioned above, Facebook owns WhatsApp. They completed the acquisition in 2014, after watching this app grow considerably over the five years previous.\nIf you've been living under a rock for the past few years, then let us fill you in. WhatsApp is a mobile messaging app. It essentially lets users send text messages to each other for free. They simply download the WhatsApp application, connect to their friends and then make phone calls, send texts and more, all through a Wi-Fi connection and all without any charges.\nIn 2009, WhatsApp was owned by two former Yahoo employees who chose the name because it sounded like, \"Whats-Up!\" It was a case of \"right-time, right-place\" for these two innovators, as this was when the Apple App Store was really taking off. As a result, they had a ready-made customer base and a fully prepped platform, which they launched their app onto after spending some time in beta testing.\nGrowth was steady to begin with, but by 2011 WhatsApp has become one of the most popular apps on the iPhone platform. By 2013 they had grown to over 200 million users. There was a time when they actually made WhatsApp a paid app as a way of slowly growth and covering costs, but this amount wasn't great and the fee didn't remain.\nWhatsApp Cost\nWhatsApp was free when it was first released and this is one of the reasons it was able to grow so quickly. At the time, text messages and phone calls were more expensive, and by giving users a chance to do all of this for free, they had no shortage of takers.\nWhen they began charging a small subscription fee for the app, growth didn't slow by a great deal. But this fee was eventually dropped anyway, although it wasn't something that had bothered users.\nFacebook WhatsApp Acquisition\nFacebook acquired WhatsApp for just over $19 billion in February 2014. This figure included $4 billion in cash, with the rest represented by Facebook shares. There were a few initial problems after the takeover, during which time many users left the service and joined rival apps instead. However, this wasn't to last and a near-disaster was averted as WhatsApp gained many users back and then added countless more in the years that followed.\nWhy Did Facebook Buy WhatsApp?\nFacebook's purchase of WhatsApp is often seen as reckless. Many experts claim that they paid over the odds and bought something that will never make a profit and will never recoup what they paid. This may be true, to an extent. But Facebook already have platforms through which they can generate profit, and by purchasing WhatsApp they were simply adding to their global reach. They were adding another tool to their belt, another platform through which they could gather priceless information and gain a tighter grip on the multimedia industry.\nAnd when you think of it that way, the Facebook WhatsApp acquisition looks like a bargain. After all, there were around 450 million users when they purchased it in 2014. This made it the largest app of its type, and one of the largest apps in the world. But within just two years its numbers had grown to over 1 billion.\nBuy Shares in WhatsApp: What is WhatsApp Worth?\nIt's hard to put a value on technology like WhatsApp. Facebook certainly tried to do that. But therein lies the problem with the Facebook WhatsApp acquisition, and with WhatsApp in general. Just like Instagram, which we have also discussed on this site (visit our Buy Shares in Instagram page to learn more) there is no inherent value in WhatsApp. It has no real way of making money.\nBut it has 500 million users! I hear you scream. True, but those users don't pay to use the program. And unlike the modern rush of games like Clash of Clans (which, by the way, you can read more about in our Buy Shares in Clash of Clans page) where \"in-app extras\" can generate hundreds if not thousands of dollars from a single user, WhatsApp is a free service through and through.\nTo put it in a different way, think about this: At the time of the Facebook WhatsApp acquisition, Mark Zuckerberg and Co. essentially paid $42 for each WhatsApp user (based on WhatsApp's sale price of $19 billion and the fact they had 450 million users at the time). This is a lot of money to pay for a user that is accessing a service for free, and it means Facebook need to generate more than $42 for each of those users in order to turn a profit.\nEven if they turn to large-scale, targeted advertising like they did with Instagram, that's a massive number to scale.\nBuy Shares in WhatsApp: Current WhatsApp Value?\nSo, just to be clear, it's not possible to buy shares in WhatsApp directly, but you can invest in WhatsApp by buying stock in Facebook. Of course, when you do this, you will, in effect, be buying shares in WhatsApp, as well as Instagram and the Facebook social network.\nAll of those platforms suffer from the same limited cash-flow, and there are investors who complain about Instagram and Facebook just like they complain about WhatsApp (\"it's not profitable\", \"it has no real value\", etc.,). However, some are a little better placed financially than WhatsApp is, and on the whole, this is one of the biggest, richest and most promising tech stock investments in the world.\nWe're not really offering an opinion on this. If you want to buy shares in WhatsApp stock, Instagram stock or Facebook stock, then it's up for you to decide whether they are profitable and whether they are worth your money or not. This page should form the basis of your opinion on the matter, but there is a lot more information out there that can help. In the meantime, take a look at the current FB share price below.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Fox host accuses Rep. Omar of playing the 'race card' after she admits she's getting death threats\nMatthew Chapman\nRep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has become a huge target for right-wingers, as a Muslim woman of color who is critical of Israel and traditional U.S. international relationships. In recent days, she has even received death threats.\nDespite this, Fox News and other conservative media outlets are happily fanning the flames, latching onto her recent use of the phrase \"some people\" who \"did something\" to describe the 9\/11 hijackers while explaining that most people of her faith do not support violence.\nThe latest Fox personality to do so is Jesse Watters, who went so far as to claim Omar is just bringing this on herself for the sake of being a victim.\n\"She doesn't know how to read the room,\" said Watters. \"She is in Congress now. She is not back in her district in Minnesota with her radical friends.\"\n\"What she does is, this is her M.O., she says dumb and controversial things, she gets called out for it, and then she plays the victim and plays the race card,\" said Watters. \"And it's not a clever act, and it's getting tired. And you know who's probably the most tired of it? Nancy Pelosi.\"\nJesse Watters just said @IlhanMN\u2014who is on the receiving end of death threats\u2014deliberately \"says dumb and controversial things, she gets called out for it, and then she plays the victim and plays the race card.\" pic.twitter.com\/1rQsVrqxef\n\u2014 jordan (@JordanUhl) April 11, 2019\nFormer acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal explained on MSNBC on Thursday why he viewed President Donald Trump's racist attacks on four women of color in Congress as disqualifying.\nAnchor Brian Williams read a quote from Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.\n\"Half of the country is appalled but not really sure how to combat him; the other half is cheering, or at least averting its gaze. This is what a political civil war looks like, with words, for now, as weapons,\" Glasser wrote.\nAnchor Lawrence O'Donnell reported on the growing movement for the impeachment of President Donald Trump during Thursday evening's \"The Last Word\" on MSNBC.\n\"The House of Representatives conducted a symbolic vote on a hastily written impeachment resolution by Democratic Congressman Al Green in reaction to the president's tweeted comments that the House of Representatives voted to condemn as racist,\" O'Donnell reported. \"The impeachment resolution had nothing to do with the [Robert] Mueller investigation and referred only to the president being unfit for office because of the language that he has used recently about members of Congress and immigrants and asylum seekers.\"\nSteven Rosenfeld, Independent Media Institute\nThe immigration policies of Donald Trump's presidency would have no room for his GOP predecessors Ronald Reagan or George H.W. Bush\u2014who both embraced work visas, family unification, easy border crossings and a better relationship with Mexico.\nThat counterpoint can be seen in a very short video clip from the 1980 presidential election where Reagan and Bush\u2014who became Reagan's vice president for two terms before winning the presidency in 1988\u2014were asked about immigration at a campaign debate in Texas. Their responses show just how far to the right the Republican Party's current leader, President Trump, and voters who have not left the GOP to become self-described political independents, have moved on immigration.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"He was admitted wit\n\u00bb dlmqoejtpbvp \u00bb He was admitted wit\n15 Nov 2018 admin\n\"He was admitted with complaints of lower respiratory tract infection and kidney issues He is in the ICU and undergoing dialysis\" a source at the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said File image of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee PTI A team of doctors under the supervision of AIIMS director Randeep Guleria are conducting tests on the 93-year-old leader a statement from the hospital said Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the BJP patriarch at the hospital Modi met the doctors and enquired about the well-being of Vajpayee He also met his family members according to an official statement?In case you havent managed to get out of your toasty bed todayberenson@timeinc.\" the student said. said at a news conference. 'No, relatives said. so now people come to me, you lied on your psych evaluation so you could get released.The governor's annual salary is $113.\nHe vowed the work will continue until Minot is rebuilt and said more help is on the way for western North Dakota. Set in Londons West End during the Swinging 60s,\" Jones has previously represented Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. hordes of organised crowd swooped on Easterners in Kano and killed 206 of them in cold blood. DSS, France, Alice meets the Cheshire Cat, and took it to the U. extending their support. \"If you're returning to a community that already has intensive police presence.\nthe reincarceration rate for other new parolees living there went up by 11%,H.\" Cattanac said. Jokowi is facing rival Prabowo Subianto, Leicester City cruised into the 5th round of the FA Cup with 5-1 win over Peterborough United. \"We all thought it was pretty neat and were glad to be able to show it to the public, one of the co-authors of the study and a researcher at the University of Georgia. \"There will be no going back. Brown, researchers inserted electrodes into anesthetized turtles' heads.\nwarned that the ban of transportation of corpses was still active in Nigeria except proper clearance is obtained from the Ministry of Health.J. \" LaDoucer said.\" AH-64 pilot and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Laura Tanski told an Army public-affairs officer in 2012. the BBC reported.\" Hanson wrote, The victims mother, from threatening his life. Belgium The Independent, predictable murderers commit these horrors is deep in the category of soulless.\n\" he told Sjue in reference to investigators' claims that Ober did not display the usual symptoms of a drug overdose death.The BJP chief rode a pillion amid tight security to the venue at Pandu Pindara village told newsmen in Kaduna,Back in 2011 Of those.com Contact us at editors@time. \"The principle is agreeable, and cultural movements often far outpace national politics, The defence official said surveillance alone would not lead to a resolution.Pema Tamang, James said its time to walk away from just feeling \"frustrated\" and start to help rebuild divided communities.\nGenerations ago.\nLeave a comment dlmqoejtpbvp\n\u2039 Flights continued w\nHe however assured \u203a","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Reconsidering azithromycin disc diffusion interpretive criteria for Salmonellae in view of azithromycin MIC creep among typhoidal and nontyphoidal salmonella\nSadia Khan1, Parvathy Kurup1, Vivek Vinod2, Raja Biswas2, Gopala Krishna Pillai3, Anil Kumar1\n1 Department of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India\n2 Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India\n3 Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India\nDate of Web Publication 13-Mar-2019\nDr. Sadia Khan\nDepartment of Microbiology, Amrita School of Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi - 682 041, Kerala\nDOI: 10.4103\/JLP.JLP_99_18\nPURPOSE: Enteric fever continues to be an important public health challenge for the developing world. With the emergence of fluoroquinolone resistance in Salmonellae spp. azithromycin is increasingly being used for oral treatment of enteric fever. We investigated the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of azithromycin in Salmonellae spp. isolates from a tertiary care hospital to detect emerging resistance.\nMETHODS: The study assessed the reliability of disc diffusion as a screening test to detect azithromycin resistance by comparing it with the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the drug in 100 Salmonellae spp. strains. The strains of Salmonellae spp. showing resistance to azithromycin were further investigated for resistance markers \u2013 mphA, mphB, and mef B genes.\nRESULTS: This study was conducted on 100 Salmonella enterica strains recovered from blood culture samples between 2013 and 2017. Among these isolates, 18 showed resistance to azithromycin by disc diffusion methodology with zones of inhibition <13 mm. MIC of 6 of these isolates were \u226532 mg\/L. The mean MIC of azithromycin increased from 5 mg\/L in 2013 to 24 mg\/L in 2017. Azithromycin consumption as defined daily doses per 1000 patient days also showed an increase over the past 4 years.\nCONCLUSION: Azithromycin disc diffusion diameter interpretations as recommended by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute can mislabel a few sensitive strains as resistant. Azithromycin resistance is emerging in typhoidal and nontyphoidal Salmonella. MphA gene is associated with high MICs in nontyphoidal Salmonella spp.\nKeywords: Azithromycin disc diffusion, azithromycin resistant Salmonella spp., enteric fever, mphA gene, Salmonella spp.\nKhan S, Kurup P, Vinod V, Biswas R, Pillai GK, Kumar A. Reconsidering azithromycin disc diffusion interpretive criteria for Salmonellae in view of azithromycin MIC creep among typhoidal and nontyphoidal salmonella. J Lab Physicians 2019;11:39-44\nKhan S, Kurup P, Vinod V, Biswas R, Pillai GK, Kumar A. Reconsidering azithromycin disc diffusion interpretive criteria for Salmonellae in view of azithromycin MIC creep among typhoidal and nontyphoidal salmonella. J Lab Physicians [serial online] 2019 [cited 2019 Jul 17];11:39-44. Available from: http:\/\/www.jlponline.org\/text.asp?2019\/11\/1\/39\/254090\nEnteric fever remains an important public health challenge for the developing world. Geographically, south central and southeast Asia have the highest incidence of typhoid fever with an estimated 100 cases per 100,000 person-year.[1] Risk factors commonly associated with a high incidence of typhoid fever include poor sanitation, limited access to clean drinking water and low socioeconomic status.[2] Changing susceptibility patterns of typhoidal Salmonella More Details spp. has also added to the challenges faced by the treating physician. While multidrug-resistant Salmonella spp. has become a thing of the past in the Indian subcontinent, fluoroquinolone-resistant Salmonellae spp. have emerged as a formidable problem.[3],[4] Consequently, intravenous ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin are increasingly being used in the empirical treatment of typhoid fever.[5] Although ceftriaxone continues to be effective against Salmonella spp., it is parenteral administration, cost and longer time for defervescence are factors that limit its use as an ideal antibiotic for enteric fever.[4]\nAzithromycin has been shown to be equally effective, or in some cases, a superior treatment alternative to chloramphenicol or fluoroquinolones by several randomized control trials.[6],[7] It has the ability to achieve intracellular concentrations which are 50\u2013100 times higher than the serum level of the antibiotic.[7]\nGuidelines for testing azithromycin susceptibility for Salmonella typhi eleased by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) in 2015.[8] EUCAST does not prescribe any clinical breakpoints for azithromycin testing but mentions that azithromycin has been used in the treatment of S. Typhi infections with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) \u226416 mg\/L.[9] The emergence of azithromycin resistance in Salmonellae spp. has been documented by several studies.[10]\nWe investigated the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of azithromycin in Salmonella spp. isolates from a tertiary care hospital to detect emerging resistance and change in MICs over a 5-year period. The study also assessed the reliability of disc diffusion as a screening test to detect azithromycin resistance by comparing it with the MICs of the drug.\nThe study was conducted in a 1200 bed tertiary care hospital in Southern India between January 2013 and December 2017. A total of 100 Salmonella enterica strains recovered from blood samples were included in the study. Isolates were identified by standard biochemical reactions and VITEK 2 compact system (bioM\u00e9rieux). The confirmation of identification was done by agglutination with specific antisera (Denka Seiken).\nAzithromycin susceptibility testing\nAntibiotic susceptibility testing was performed by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method using azithromycin discs (15 \u03bcg). Azithromycin discs from two different manufacturers were used for disc diffusion (HiMedia and BD BBL sensi disc). Testing was done in triplicate for each isolate and disc. Disc diffusion diameters were recorded as mean of three readings. MIC of azithromycin was determined using Etest (bioM\u00e9rieux). CLSI (2015\u20132017) guidelines were used to interpret azithromycin susceptibility-sensitive \u226513 mm and \u226416 mg\/L and resistant \u226412 mm and \u226532 mg\/L. Since CLSI mentions azithromycin breakpoints for S. Typhi only, these were used for interpreting Salmonella Paratyphi A and Group B Salmonella spp. susceptibility also. MIC50 and MIC90 of the isolates were determined. Escherichia More Details coli ATCC 25922 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 were used as the control strain for all susceptibility testing.\nErrors in susceptibility were defined as follows:\nVery major error: False susceptible result by disc diffusion compared to the MIC value\nMajor error: False resistant result produced by disc diffusion compared to MIC value\nMinor errors: A difference of >2 mm in disc diffusion diameters while using two different discs.\nSynergy testing\nThe evaluation of 10 strains of Salmonella Typhi for in vitro synergy between azithromycin and ceftriaxone was performed. Mueller-Hinton agar plates were inoculated with the suspension of the study strains grown to an optical density of 0.5 McFarland units. For each isolate, MIC of azithromycin and ceftriaxone was determined individually and in combination (AB Biodisk Etest Customer Information Sheet EAS023). For combination testing, E strip A (azithromycin) was put on the inoculated MHA plate and left for 1 h at room temperature. After an hour, this strip was removed after marking its outline, was washed with alcohol and stored as MIC reading scale. E strip B (ceftriaxone) was placed on the imprint of E strip A immediately and incubated at 35\u00b0C for 18 h. MIC scales were used to read the combination MIC gradients.\nFractional inhibitory concentration index (FIC index) calculations were made according to the formula:\nFIC index = MICAB\/MICA+ MICBA\/MICB\nSynergy was defined as MIC of combination \u22652 dilutions lower than MIC of the most active drug alone or FIC index \u22640.5.\nMechanism responsible for azithromycin resistance was studied by amplifying mphA, mphB, and mefB gene using previously published primers.[11] The thermal method of DNA extraction from Salmonellae spp., described by Gibson and McKee, was used with minor modifications.[12] Briefly, isolates were grown on brain heart infusion agar plates for 18\u201324 h. 2\u20133 colonies were scooped using an inoculation loop and suspended in 100 \u03bcl of sterile distilled water. The suspension was heated in a dry bath at 95\u00b0C for 15 min. After centrifugation the 1 \u03bcl of supernatant solution was used as DNA template for polymerase chain reaction (PCR).\nPCR reactions were done in 25 \u03bcl volumes using EmeraldAmp\u00ae MAX PCR Master Mix, 100 ng of each primer and the extracted whole DNA as the template. The PCR was carried out in Primus 25 thermal cycler (Peqlab) starting with an initial denaturation at 95\u00b0C for 3 min. This was followed by 30 cycles of denaturation at 95\u00b0C for 30 s, annealing at 60\u00b0C for 30 s, and elongation at 72\u00b0C for 30 s. A final elongation step was run at 72\u00b0C for 10 min. The PCR products were subjected to 2% agarose gel electrophoresis stained using ethidium bromide solution and visualized under trans-UV illumination.\nThis study was conducted on 100 Salmonella enterica strains which included S. Typhi (n=46), S. Paratyphi A (n = 12), and Group B Salmonella spp. (n = 42) recovered from blood culture samples between 2013 and 2017.\nAmong these isolates, 18 showed resistance to azithromycin by disc diffusion methodology with zones of inhibition <13 mm. Of these 18 isolates, 10 were S. Typhi, three were S. Paratyphi A and five were Group B Salmonella spp. MICs of six of these isolates were \u226532 mg\/L [Table 1].\nTable 1: Minimum inhibitory concentration values of Salmonella spp. showing azithromycin resistance by disc diffusion\nMIC 50 and MIC 90 of azithromycin for Salmonella spp. was found to be 4 mg\/L and 12 mg\/L, respectively. Errors in susceptibility were evaluated when disc diffusion was compared with MIC values. Major error was seen in 12 isolates which were labeled as resistant by disc diffusion and showed MICs in the susceptible zone [Table 2].\nTable 2: Error classification of Salmonella spp. showing discordant results by disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration\nSynergy testing was inconclusive. MIC of azithromycin showed reduction when combined with ceftriaxone. However, the FIC indices did not show values supporting synergy [Supplemental Table 1].\nIsolates which showed resistance by disc diffusion and MIC were investigated for mphA gene. A single isolate of Group B Salmonella spp. was positive for mphA gene. All the isolates were negative for mphB and mef B gene.\nMean MICs of azithromycin of the Salmonella spp. isolates from 2013 to 2017 were calculated and the mean MIC increased from 5 mg\/L in 2013 to 24 mg\/L in 2017. Azithromycin consumption as defined daily doses per 1000 patient days also showed an increase over the past 4 years [Figure 1]. Mean MIC of ceftriaxone was also calculated and the ceftriaxone consumption was compared from 2013 to 2017. Mean MIC of ceftriaxone over the 4 years were around 0.13 mg\/L. Ceftriaxone consumption also remained stable around 0.74 DDD\/1000 patient days.\nFigure 1: Azithromycin consumption trends in the tertiary care hospital from 2013 to 2017 and mean minimum inhibitory concentration of Salmonellae spp. during that period\nThe clinical outcomes of the patients harboring six strains showing true resistance were analyzed. All the patients recovered with ceftriaxone treatment. Two patients received prolonged ceftriaxone therapy (14and 28 days). One patient gave a history of gall bladder polyps and repeated episodes of enteric fever [Table 3].\nTable 3: Clinical details of patients with azithromycin resistant salmonella infection\nEnteric fever due to nalidixic acid resistant strains of typhoidal Salmonellae spp. requires ceftriaxone or azithromycin for its treatment.[5],[13] While resistance to extended spectrum cephalosporins is uncommon, the need for parenteral therapy limits their use as a preferred first line treatment.[14] Azithromycin appears to be an attractive oral alternative for treatment of uncomplicated enteric fever. However, as cautioned by Misra and Prasad, irrational antibiotic therapy and easy over the counter availability of azithromycin could contribute to its emerging resistance and subsequent treatment failure in Salmonellae spp.[14]\nOur study was conducted on 58 typhoidal Salmonella spp. and 42 nontyphoidal Salmonella spp. Among these isolates, 18% showed resistance to azithromycin if disc diffusion interpretive criteria were used to determine resistance. However, only 6% of the isolates showed true resistance as their MICs were \u226532 mg\/L. An analysis of the discordant disc diffusion diameters showed that of the 12 isolates, eight (66.7%) had diameters between 10\u201312 mm. Of the 12 isolates showing discordant results between disc diffusion and MIC of azithromycin-five were S. Typhi, three Salmonella Paratyphi A and four Salmonella spp. As CLSI interpretive criteria were specific for S. Typhi, our study had extrapolated these criteria for S. Paratyphi A and Salmonellae spp. also. While this can be a major reason for the large number of discordant results, the presence of a considerable number of S. Typhi showing discordance is a matter of concern. Zone diameters of 10\u201312 mm can therefore be considered as grey areas for determining azithromycin resistance for Salmonella spp. Therefore, unlike other studies which found good correlation between disc diffusion diameters and MIC values, our study found disc diffusion diameters for determining azithromycin resistance as unreliable.[14],[15] The results of this study indicate that isolates with diameters between 10\u201312 mm should be reconfirmed with respective MIC values before arriving at any conclusion.\nSix isolates in this study showed true resistance to azithromycin. These isolates were studied for genes of azithromycin resistance - mphA, mphB, and mefB. The mphA gene was detected in a single isolate of non typhoidal Salmonella spp. Five S. Typhi isolates were negative for mphA gene while none of the isolates showed mphB and mefB genes. Azithromycin resistance in non typhoidal Salmonellae spp. has been reported from several centers.[10],[16] Elevated MICs of typhoidal Salmonella spp. have been reported occasionally.[17] The plasmid borne mphA gene has been reported as one of the reasons for azithromycin resistance.[18] Association of a chromosomal macrolide inactivation gene cluster mphA-mrx-mphr(A) has also been associated with azithromycin resistance in non typhoidal Salmonella e spp.[16] In the present study as well, a single high-level azithromycin-resistant isolate (MIC 64 mg\/L) harbored the mphA gene, while other 5 (MIC: 16\u201332 mg\/L) did not. These results indicate that the mphA gene may mediate a high level of resistance to azithromycin in Salmonella, as described previously in studies.[10],[16] In addition, azithromycin resistance could arise from other probable mechanisms such as mutations in the rlpV and rlpD genes.[19] Currently, few studies have investigated azithromycin resistance mechanisms in Salmonella, specifically, typhoidal salmonella.\nAnnual consumption of azithromycin in the hospital was tracked from 2014 to 2017. Azithromycin showed an increased consumption from 4.4DDD per 1000 patient days to 6.7 DDD per 1000 patient days. The mean MIC of Salmonella isolates also increased from 5 mg\/L in 2013 to 24 mg\/L in 2017 showing the MIC creep over 5 years. Therefore, the increasing utilization of this antibiotic probably had a considerable role to play in the development of resistance in these organisms. The easy over the counter availability of azithromycin and its widespread use for treating upper respiratory infections may have an important role to play in the emerging drug resistance among Salmonella species in our population. A comparison with the utilization of ceftriaxone in the hospital showed that the DDD s of ceftriaxone remained constant over the past 4 years. Therefore, our study reinforces that ceftriaxone can be used as an effective therapeutic option for culture proven enteric fever cases as well as empirical therapy for suspected cases of enteric fever.\nThe clinical outcome of six patients who harbored azithromycin resistant strains was analyzed. All patients were treated with injection ceftriaxone for 14 days. One patient showed gall bladder polyps and received an extended treatment with injection ceftriaxone for 28 days. All the patients growing typhoidal salmonella recovered with appropriate therapy. One patient received injection ceftriaxone and azithromycin in the initial course of therapy. Salmonella isolates with elevated azithromycin MICs have been isolated and reported from travellers from India and also from the Indian population. The clinical relevance of elevated MICs remains unknown. Clinically and microbiologically correlated breakpoints by Parry et al. indicates that azithromycin MIC of <16 mg\/L likely predicts a favorable clinical outcome.[13] Azithromycin reaches 50\u2013100 fold concentration within the macrophages and polymorphonuclear cells which is crucial in treating intracellular organisms of enteric fever; nevertheless, it achieves very low plasma levels. Hence, MIC might not be a good indicator of decreased susceptibility to azithromycin.[20]\nThis study has several limitations which include a small sample size, being a single center study, use of Estrip for MIC and use of interpretive criteria of S. Typhi for S. Paratyphi A and nontyphoidal salmonella. However, azithromycin disc diffusion diameter interpretations as recommended by CLSI can mislabel a few sensitive strains as resistant. Caution needs to be exercised when using disc diffusion breakpoints for S. Typhi to interpret nontyphoidal Salmonella breakpoints. MphA gene is seen in resistant nontyphoidal salmonella with high azithromycin MICs. It is not seen in isolates with lower MICs and in typhoidal Salmonella. While, further studies to understand the mechanism of resistance to azithromycin among Salmonella spp. is required, ceftriaxone continues to be a reliable drug for empirical treatment of enteric fever.\nWe would like to thank Dr Vrinda Nampoothiri, Clinical Pharmacist, Amrita Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme for her invaluable help in determining azithromycin consumption for the study duration.\nJohn J, Van Aart CJ, Grassly NC. The burden of typhoid and paratyphoid in India: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2016;10:e0004616.\nSur D, Ali M, von Seidlein L, Manna B, Deen JL, Acosta CJ, et al. Comparisons of predictors for typhoid and paratyphoid fever in Kolkata, India. BMC Public Health 2007;7:289.\nSinghal L, Gupta PK, Kale P, Gautam V, Ray P. Trends in antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella typhi from North India (2001-2012). Indian J Med Microbiol 2014;32:149-52.\nMenezes GA, Harish BN, Khan MA, Goessens WH, Hays JP. Antimicrobial resistance trends in blood culture positive Salmonella typhi isolates from Pondicherry, India, 2005-2009. Clin Microbiol Infect 2012;18:239-45.\nCrump JA, Sj\u00f6lund-Karlsson M, Gordon MA, Parry CM. Epidemiology, clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis, antimicrobial resistance, and antimicrobial management of invasive Salmonella infections. Clin Microbiol Rev 2015;28:901-37.\nFrenck RW Jr., Nakhla I, Sultan Y, Bassily SB, Girgis YF, David J, et al. Azithromycin versus ceftriaxone for the treatment of uncomplicated typhoid fever in children. Clin Infect Dis 2000;31:1134-8.\nFrenck RW Jr., Mansour A, Nakhla I, Sultan Y, Putnam S, Wierzba T, et al. Short-course azithromycin for the treatment of uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents. Clin Infect Dis 2004;38:951-7.\nClinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Twenty Fourth Informational Supplement. M100\u2013S24. Wayne, PA: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute; 2015.\nEUCAST. Breakpoint Tables for Interpretation of MICs and Zone Diameters. Version 8.0; 2018. Available from: http:\/\/www.eucast.org. [Last accesses on 2018 Jul 01].\nWang J, Li Y, Xu X, Liang B, Wu F, Yang X, et al. Antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium in Shanghai, China. Front Microbiol 2017;8:510.\nPhuc Nguyen MC, Woerther PL, Bouvet M, Andremont A, Leclercq R, Canu A, et al. Escherichia coli as reservoir for macrolide resistance genes. Emerg Infect Dis 2009;15:1648-50.\nGibson JR, McKee RA. PCR products generated from unpurified Salmonella DNA are degraded by thermostable nuclease activity. Lett Appl Microbiol 1993;16:59-61.\nParry CM, Basnyat B, Crump JA. The management of antimicrobial-resistant enteric fever. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2013;11:1259-61.\nMisra R, Prasad KN. Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin among Salmonella enterica typhi and paratyphi A isolates from India. J Med Microbiol 2016;65:1536-9.\nSharma P, Dahiya S, Manral N, Kumari B, Kumar S, Pandey S, et al. Changing trends of culture-positive typhoid fever and antimicrobial susceptibility in a tertiary care North Indian hospital over the last decade. Indian J Med Microbiol 2018;36:70-6.\nNair S, Ashton P, Doumith M, Connell S, Painset A, Mwaigwisya S, et al. WGS for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance: A pilot study to detect the prevalence and mechanism of resistance to azithromycin in a UK population of non-typhoidal Salmonella. J Antimicrob Chemother 2016;71:3400-8.\nSj\u00f6lund-Karlsson M, Joyce K, Blickenstaff K, Ball T, Haro J, Medalla FM, et al. Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin among Salmonella enterica isolates from the United States. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2011;55:3985-9.\nGlynn MK, Bopp C, Dewitt W, Dabney P, Mokhtar M, Angulo FJ, et al. Emergence of multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium DT104 infections in the United States. N Engl J Med 1998;338:1333-8.\nRoberts MC. Update on macrolide-lincosamide-streptogramin, ketolide, and oxazolidinone resistance genes. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2008;282:147-59.\nManesh A, Balaji V, Kumar DR, Rupali P. A case of clinical and microbiological failure of azithromycin therapy in Salmonella enterica serotype typhi despite low azithromycin MIC. Int J Infect Dis 2017;54:62-3.\n[Figure 1]","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Summer Seevers had nine kills and eight digs Wednesday as Vero Beach High School's volleyball team defeated Fort Pierce Central 25-22, 27-25, 25-21 in a District 8-9A match in Fort Pierce.\nTaylor Story added seven kills, four blocks and two aces for Vero Beach (3-3, 3-1 district). Kristen Fessler had eight kills, eight digs and four aces.\nKylee Quigley had 12 kills, 13 digs and two blocks for Fort Pierce Central (4-7, 2-2). Brooke Usrey added seven kills and 13 digs.\nValerie Flecha had 23 assists and four service points.\nVero Beach plays St. Lucie West Centennial at 6 p.m. Thursday. Fort Pierce Central hosts at 6 p.m. Tuesday.\nTreasure Coast d. Fort Pierce Westwood, 18-25, 25-13, 25-11, 25-15: Taylor Ganly had 48 assists and Nadiushka Sanchez added 14 digs as the Titans (2-4) defeated the Panthers (2-4) in Fort Pierce.\nLayla Williams had six assists.\nTreasure Coast host Martin County at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.\nSt. Edward's d. Berean Christian, 26-24, 19-25, 25-19, 21-25, 15-9 (Tuesday): The Pirates won a 208-point marathon at West Palm Beach.\nSt. Edward's (2-3, 1-2 District 7-3A) has won two consecutive matches.\nSt. Edward's hosts Boca Raton Christian at 6 p.m. Friday.\nBayside d. Sebastian River, 25-12, 25-20, 25-11 (Tuesday): Lyann Zayas had nine kills and 16 assists as the Bears won a District 13-7A match at Palm Bay.\nNikki Pennington added nine kills and five aces for Bayside (2-6).\nLiz Haynes had 11 service points and 19 digs for Sebastian River (0-6).\nAlyssa Abraham had 12 digs and five kills. Camila Silva had 13 assists and two aces, Yoharis Carbonell had four kills and two blocks, and Angel Mosher finished with 15 digs.\nSebastian River hosts Port St. Lucie at 6 p.m. Thursday.\nLake Worth Christian d. The Pine School, 25-9, 25-1, 25-12 (Tuesday): Ali Walker had 20 digs in the Knights' District 7-3A loss at Lantana.\nMelissa Coolidge had six assists and Chloe Munson had two blocks for The Pine School (2-4, 1-2 district).\nPine School hosts Berean Christian at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.\nCovenant Christian d. Community Christian, 25-16, 25-21, 25-10 (Tuesday): The Cougars (1-3, 0-2 District 6-2A) lost at Palm Bay.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Injuries Reported in Two-Car Crash near Interstate 105 and S Garfield Avenue [Lakewood, CA]\nBy Sweet Law Group August 1, 2022\nLakewood Injury Accident near Interstate 205 and S Garfield Avenue\nLAKEWOOD, CA (August 1, 2022) \u2013 Sunday night, a two-car crash near Interstate 105 and S Garfield Avenue led to injuries.\nThe incident happened at about 11:45 p.m. near Interstate 105 Freeway on S Garfield Avenue.\nWhen the authorities arrived, they found the woman down in the street. According to reports, the crash ejected the woman from one of the two vehicles.\nThen, one of the vehicles overturned during the crash. Meanwhile, the other crashed into a cement wall bordering the road.\nAfter the crash, responders took the woman to a nearby trauma center for treatment.\nAlso, responders took the two others involved to nearby hospitals.\nAt this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.\nDue to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.\nWhat's Next after Crash in Lakewood\nSerious cases like the crash in Lakewood may call for a separate investigation.\n\"We can secure evidence in your favor, request additional information and get vital eyewitness accounts. Also, we will review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge,\" says Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.\nIf you're looking for a trusted car crash attorney, turn to Sweet Lawyers. Moreover, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We will fight to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Also, our attorneys and experienced professional legal team have dealt with cases including auto accidents. Call our offices today at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation at a location nearest you. Thus, for your convenience, you can contact us 24\/7 by email, online chat, and text message.\nTags: Accident near Interstate 205 and S Garfield Avenue, Crash near Interstate 105 and S Garfield Avenue, Injuries in Lakewood Two-Car Crash near Interstate 105, Injuries Reported in Lakewood Crash Interstate 105 S Garfield Avenue, Lakewood CA Personal Injury Attorney, Lakewood Injury Accident near Interstate 205","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home Missouri High School Football News\nMissouri high school state championship games moving to Springfield for 2016\nTOPICS:gamehigh school footballMissouriMissouri State Universitystate championship\nPhoto from MissouriStateBears.com\nPosted By: Jeff Fisher April 13, 2016\nThe Missouri State High School Activities Association has voted to move the state's high school football championship games to Missouri State University in Springfield for the 2016 season.\nThe Show-Me Bowl games have been played in St. Louis at The Dome at America's Center, which was formerly known as the Edward Jones Dome and home to the St. Louis Rams, since 1996. The 2016 state championships will be played at Plaster Stadium November 25th and 26th.\nThe 2017 championship games will be played at the University of Missouri's Faurot Field.\nMaryland High School Football News\nMaryland Top 10: Week 10\nNational News, Texas High School Football News\nKaufman wins Texas 7 on 7 Division II title\nNational News, Radio Show Archives\nHigh School Football America Radio Show \u2013 September 28, 2017\nPennsylvania High School Football News\nSteel Valley tops two-time defending champ Southern Columbia for Pennsylvania 2A title","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Alumni News : Aug 7, 2019\nFounding member of Dance in a Suitcase wins 40 Gators Under 40 Award\nBy Whitney Speck (BFA Ceramics '21) | Photos by Grace Kathryn Landefeld (BA Dance '19)\nCrystal Edwards is a dancer, choreographer and the manager for the Black Label Movement, a dance company that engages the human condition through movement. She taught a masterclass with University of Florida students and was a founding member of Dance in a Suitcase, a student dance group. In honor of her accomplishments, the UF College of the Arts recognized Edwards with the 2019 40 Gators Under 40 award. Here, Edwards explains her journey.\nWhitney: What inspired you to study dance at the University of Florida?\nCrystal: I knew I wanted to attend the University of Florida for many years. My grandfather used to help coach sports and was always wearing Gator gear and cheering for the Gators. Being one of the best schools academically in the state, UF was the highest on my list. I was not sure I wanted to be a dance major my senior year of high school, so I did not go to auditions around the state. I knew about the programs and thought I would check it out when I arrived. By the end of my senior year of high school, I knew that is what I wanted, and so I immediately became connected to the dance program. I took classes my first semester as if I was a major and then auditioned the fall of my freshman year. Kelly Drummond Cawthon was a huge inspiration and draw to the program when I was in class with her for my first basic modern class. She had me hooked for sure.\nW: Were you always certain that you wanted a career in dance?\nC: I knew that the arts would always be part of my career and dance for sure, but I did not know that I would be dancing at the professional level that I have been for my career. It's extremely exciting to get to do what I love and follow my passions.\nW: What was your initial reaction when you heard that you received the 40 Gators Under 40 award?\nC: WOW. Really? I knew that my professor Joan had wanted to nominate me for something but I did not know if it was a university-wide award. I was completely honored and humbled.\nW: What does the 40 Gators Under 40 award mean to you?\nC: It means so much to me. The arts are undervalued in society as a whole. Being a dancer and choreographer, the idea of being recognized with alumni of all professions and walks of life is an incredible feeling. I feel proud to not only represent dance artists but to represent the College of the Arts and School of Theatre and Dance, which definitely molded me into the artist I am today.\nW: You were a founding member of Dance in a Suitcase, a student dance group at UF. What inspired you to do this? How did this come together?\nC: We needed to raise money for our travels to dance conferences and show. My best friend Megan Kendzior had been involved in student government, so we knew that if we formed a group like this we would be able to raise money. So we just started it. A group of best friends who wanted to raise money so we could travel and dance and help those dancers who potentially couldn't do these things because of financial barriers. We had a lot of motivation and heart. Our love for each other and the program played a huge part in our mission and drive to accomplish things.\nW: Is there a certain memory or moment that stands out to you from this club?\nC: Definitely when we went to Virginia for American College Dance Festival in the Spring of 2009, my senior year. We had raised money to offset the costs of the hotels and fees for all of the students who were selected to present work at the festival. It was so amazing knowing we had accomplished what we set out to do. It was a start!\nW: Are there any specific moments in your career that you are most proud of?\nC: I am incredibly proud to have found two different companies that I fully connected with on an artistic and physical level. Black Label Movement is my heart and soul, and when I auditioned for the company I immediately knew that was my artistic home. Getting a call in February 2010 that they unanimously wanted me to join the company blew me away. I had been asked to join a professional company my first year out of college, and I couldn't believe it. Exactly what I dreamed.\nDIAVOLO was a bucket list company for me. I auditioned fresh out of college and made it to the end of a TEN hour audition where I was one of five girls and the only one that they had not met before or had been part of their company in some way. It was a HUGE deal for me as a 22-year-old college graduate just stepping into the professional world. So when the company asked me to come audition again in 2011 I could not turn it down. Getting into the company and being able to create and tour the world with some of the most incredible performers I have ever danced with is definitely a huge accomplishment and bright moment for me.\nW: Tell me about your role at the Black Label Movement.\nC: I started off as a mover (our word for dancer) in 2010 after going to an audition in Minneapolis on a whim. I never dreamed I would meet Carl Flink (artistic director) and find my artistic home. The choreography fit me perfectly and challenged me in all the ways I needed. It was unreal the magic I felt. When I received the phone call to join the company, I leapt in the air and definitely screamed with joy and excitement. I began dancing with the company in May 2010 after finishing an internship with the Kennedy Center in D.C. I have been with the company ever since. I took a year off to dance with DIAVOLO but still stayed connected and was back performing in the fall of 2012 again with BLM and DIAVOLO.\nBy January 2013, I had taken over as Managing Director. I have always been an administrator so this felt right. I now was able to manage and help run the company that I loved so much and was able to continue dancing and creating work with Carl. When I moved back to Florida, I traveled to perform and rehearse with the company for a couple years while managing the company remotely. I have had two children since 2015 and traveling is a bit harder now, but I am luckily still able to perform yearly and of course manage all the incredible programs we have right now. I am even lucky enough to get to bring the company to the Phillips Center this October and perform on my home turf with my favorite artists.\nW: What are you looking forward to next in your career?\nC: Continuing to grow and develop my craft. Being a mentor to younger artists and administrators and always learning. I am unsure where my career will take me as I have many desires and goals but I know I will always be dancing and always representing the arts through my work. Whenever anyone asks me \"Are you still dancing?\" I always respond with \"Of course, it's my career!\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Justia Patents Process Of Forming A Composition Of A Solid Polymer Or Solid Polymer Forming System By Admixing A Product In The Form Of A Surface Coated, Impregnated, Encapsulated, Or Surface Modified Fiber, Sheet, Particle, Or Web, With A Material; Or Composition Which Is The Result Of Said AdmixingUS Patent for Epoxy resin composition, prepreg, and fiber-reinforced composite material Patent (Patent # 9,963,589)\nEpoxy resin composition, prepreg, and fiber-reinforced composite material\nJul 24, 2014 - TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.\nAn epoxy resin composition comprising the following constituents [A], [B], and [C]: [A] an epoxy resin having a structure represented by a formula (1); in which a ring Z represents a condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon ring, R1 and R2 represent a substituent, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, k is an integer of 0 to 4, m is an integer of 0 or more, and n is an integer of 1 or more; [B] at least one resin selected from the group consisting of the following [Bx], [By] and [Bz]; [Bx] a bisphenol type epoxy resin; [By] an amine type epoxy resin; and [Bz] a thermoplastic resin; [C] a polyamine curing agent. Provided is an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product having excellent heat resistance, toughness and elastic modulus.\nLatest TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. Patents:\nOrganic EL display device and method for manufacturing same\nColor conversion film and light source unit including the same, display, and lighting apparatus\nCured film and positive photosensitive resin composition\nMETHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED ARTICLE AND PREFORM OF MOLDED ARTICLE\nTRANSPARENT RESIN COMPOSITION, TRANSPARENT COATING FILM AND TRANSPARENT RESIN-COATED GLASS SUBSTRATE\nThe present invention relates to fiber-reinforced composite materials suitable for aerospace applications, prepregs from which to produce such materials, and epoxy resin compositions which are advantageously used as matrix resins for the prepregs.\nIn recent years, fiber-reinforced composite materials using reinforcing fibers such as carbon fiber and aramid fiber, owing to the high specific strength and specific elastic modulus thereof, have been used as structural materials of aircraft and motor vehicles, sporting applications such as tennis rackets, golf shafts, fishing rods and the like, general industrial uses, etc. Methods for producing the fiber-reinforced composite materials include a method of laminating a plurality of prepregs obtained as a sheet-like intermediate material including reinforcing fibers impregnated with an uncured matrix resin and then thermally curing the laminated prepregs, a resin transfer molding method of pouring a liquid resin into the reinforcing fibers arranged in a mold and then thermally curing the resin, etc.\nAmong these production methods, a method of using a prepreg has an advantage that a high performance fiber-reinforced composite material is easily obtained since orientation of reinforcing fibers can be strictly controlled and the degree of freedom of design of a laminate constitution is high. As the matrix resin used in the prepreg, from the viewpoint of heat resistance and productivity, thermosetting resins are mainly used. Particularly, epoxy resins are suitably used from the viewpoint of adhesion between a resin and reinforcing fibers, dimensional stability and mechanical properties such as strength and rigidity of the resulting composite material.\nAmong the epoxy resins, amine type epoxy resins which provide a cured product having a small epoxy equivalent and a high crosslinking density have been used as a matrix resin for a fiber-reinforced composite material for aerospace applications requiring excellent strength properties and durable stability. While the amine type epoxy resin provides a resin cured product having a high elastic modulus and high heat resistance, it tends to provide a resin cured product having its small ability to deform and low toughness.\nThus, methods of mixing a rubber component or a thermoplastic resin respectively excellent in toughness to form a with the epoxy resin have been tried as a method of improving the toughness of the epoxy resin. However, there have been problems that these methods tend to cause a reduction of elastic modulus, deterioration of heat resistance, deterioration of processability due to thickening, or quality loss such as void formation.\nFor this situation is proposed in recent years a method in which a fine phase separation structure is stably formed in a curing process of an epoxy resin by mixing a block copolymer such as a copolymer composed of a styrene-butadiene-methyl methacrylate or a block copolymer composed of butadiene-methyl methacrylate to significantly improve the toughness of an epoxy resin (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2). However, in these techniques, there is still a tendency incapable of imparting adequate toughness to the epoxy resin since the amount of the block copolymer to be mixed has to be reduced to avoid the adverse effect on processability. A cured product of such an epoxy resin exhibits high water absorption in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment and has a problem that strength properties as the fiber-reinforced composite material are inadequate in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment.\nAs another method of improving the toughness of the epoxy resin, a method of using an epoxy resin in combination with a rigid epoxy resin which can provide strength properties and heat resistance while suppressing a crosslinking density, has been tried (Patent Documents 3 and 4). For example, Patent Document 4 discloses that it is possible to attain the toughness and the heat resistance by the combined use of the amine type epoxy resin and a fluorene type epoxy resin. However, in such a method, the elastic modulus of the resin cured product and the strength properties as the fiber-reinforced composite material may be still inadequate.\nIn recent years, the epoxy resin itself is being improved, an epoxy resin capable of significantly reducing the crosslinking density while ensuring heat resistance at a level of an aircraft material, has been developed. For example, Patent Document 5 discloses that extremely high heat resistance and an extremely high elastic modulus can be achieved simultaneously by curing a fluorene type epoxy resin having an introduced condensed polycyclic group with a phenol novolak resin. However, also in this case, the resulting resin cured product has been low in elongation and brittle and has not led to a significant improvement of toughness. Further, the amount of the epoxy resin to be mixed and the combination of the epoxy resin with another component have not been referred to at all, and it can be said that there are no findings concerning physical properties of an epoxy resin composition obtained by use of these epoxy resins.\nPRIOR ART DOCUMENTS Patent Documents\nPatent Document 1: JP2007-154160A\nPatent Document 2: WO 2010\/035859A1\nSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention\nIt is an object of the present invention to provide an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product having excellent heat resistance, toughness and elastic modulus.\nSolutions to the Problems\nThe present invention pertains to an epoxy resin composition comprising the following constituents [A], [B], and [C]:\n[A] an epoxy resin having a structure represented by a formula (1);\nin which a ring Z represents a condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon ring, R1 and R2 represent a substituent, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, k is an integer of 0 to 4, m is an integer of 0 or more, and n is an integer of 1 or more;\n[B] at least one resin selected from the group consisting of the following [Bx], [By] and [Bz];\n[Bx] a bisphenol type epoxy resin;\n[By] an amine type epoxy resin; and\n[Bz] a thermoplastic resin;\n[C] a polyamine curing agent.\nA first preferred aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned epoxy resin composition comprising the constituents [A], [Bx], and [C], wherein in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins, the constituent [A] is contained in an amount of 10 to 70 parts by mass and the constituent [Bx] is contained in an amount of 20 to 80 parts by mass.\nA second preferred aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned epoxy resin composition comprising the constituents [A], [By], and [C].\nA third preferred aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned epoxy resin composition comprising the constituents [A], [Bz], and [C], wherein a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] is 150\u00b0 C. or higher.\nAnother aspect of the present invention pertains to a prepreg formed by impregnating reinforcing fibers with the epoxy resin composition according to any one of the above-mentioned paragraphs.\nAnother aspect of the present invention pertains to a fiber-reinforced composite material containing reinforcing fibers and a cured product of the epoxy resin composition according to any one of the above-mentioned paragraphs.\nEffects of the Invention\nAccording to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product having excellent heat resistance, toughness and elastic modulus.\nFurther, according to the first preferred aspect of the present invention, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product further having excellent moist-heat resistance.\nAccording to the second preferred aspect of the present invention, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product further having excellent strength properties.\nAccording to the third preferred aspect of the present invention, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product exhibiting extremely high toughness.\nEMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION\nAn epoxy resin composition of the present invention comprises the following constituents [A], [B], and [C]:\nBy having such composition, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product having excellent heat resistance, toughness and elastic modulus. The fiber-reinforced composite material excellent in compression strength and interlaminar fracture toughness can be obtained by using such an epoxy resin composition.\nWhen the epoxy resin composition contains the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1), water absorption of the cured product is suppressed even in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, and heat resistance and a resin elastic modulus can be held. Further, thereby, a high compression strength of the resulting fiber-reinforced composite material can be maintained.\nIn the formula (1), examples of the condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon rings represented by the ring Z include condensed dicyclic to tetracyclic hydrocarbon rings such as condensed dicyclic hydrocarbon rings (preferably, C8-20 condensed dicyclic hydrocarbon rings such as an indene ring and a naphthalene ring, and more preferably C10-16 rings) and condensed tricyclic hydrocarbon ring (preferably, an anthracene ring, a phenanthrene ring, etc.). Examples of preferred condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon rings includes the naphthalene ring, the anthracene ring and the like, and the naphthalene ring is particularly preferred. In addition, in the formula (1), two rings Z may be the same ring or may be separate rings.\nA bond position of the ring Z bonded to a ninth position of fluorene is not particularly limited, and when the ring Z is a naphthyl ring, the position may be any of 1-naphthyl and 2-naphthyl. The position is particularly preferably 2-naphthyl.\nFurther, in the formula (1), examples of the substituent R1 include unreactive substituents such as cyano groups, halogen atoms, hydrocarbon groups and the like. Among these substituents, halogen atoms, cyano groups and alkyl groups are preferred, and alkyl groups are particularly preferred.\nExamples of the halogen atom include a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a boron atom and the like.\nExamples of the hydrocarbon groups include alkyl groups, aryl groups and the like. The alkyl group is preferably C1-6 alkyl groups, and more preferably C1-4 alkyl groups. Specific examples of the alkyl group include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a butyl group, a t-butyl group and the like, and the methyl group is particularly preferred. The aryl group is preferably C6-10 aryl groups, and particularly preferably a phenyl group.\nIn addition, when k is 2 or more, the groups R1 may be different or may be the same. The groups R1 to be substituted for two benzene rings constituting fluorene may be the same or may be different. A position of the benzene ring at which the group R1 is bonded to the benzene ring constituting fluorene (a substitution position) is not particularly limited. A preferred number of substitutions k is 0 to 1 and 0 is particularly preferred. In addition, in two benzene rings constituting fluorene, the number of substitutions k may be the same or may be different.\nExamples of the substituent R2 include hydrocarbon groups such as an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group and an aralkyl group; groups represented by a general formula \u2014OR4 (R4 indicates hydrocarbon group exemplified above) such as an alkoxy group, a cycloalkoxy group and an aryloxy group; groups represented by a general formula \u2014SR4 (R4 is the same as above) such as an alkylthio group; an acyl group; an alkoxycarbonyl group; a halogen atom; a hydroxyl group; a nitro group; a cyano group; a substituted amino group and the like.\nThe alkyl group is preferably C1-12 alkyl groups, more preferably C1-8 alkyl groups, and moreover preferably C1-6 alkyl groups. Specific examples of the alkyl group include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a butyl group and the like.\nThe cycloalkyl group is preferably C5-8 cycloalkyl groups, and more preferably C5-6 cycloalkyl groups.\nThe aryl group is preferably C6-14 aryl groups, more preferably C6-10 aryl groups, and moreover preferably C6-8 aryl groups. Specifically, a phenyl group, a tolyl group, a xylyl group and the like are preferred.\nThe aralkyl group is preferably C6-10 aryl-C1-4 alkyl groups such as a benzyl group and a phenethyl group.\nThe alkoxy group is preferably C1-8 alkoxy groups, and more preferably C1-6 alkoxy groups. Specific examples of the alkoxy group include a methoxy group and the like.\nThe cycloalkoxy group is preferably C5-10 cycloalkyloxy groups.\nThe aryloxy group is preferably C6-10 aryloxy groups.\nThe alkylthio group is preferably C1-8 alkylthio groups, and more preferably C1-6 alkylthio groups. Specific examples of the alkylthio group include a methylthio group and the like.\nThe acyl group is preferably C1-6 acyl groups. Specific examples of the acyl group include an acetyl group and the like.\nThe alkoxycarbonyl group is preferably C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl groups. Specific examples of the alkoxycarbonyl group include a methoxycarbonyl group.\nExamples of the halogen atom include a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a boron atom, an iodine atom and the like.\nExamples of the substituted amino group include dialkylamino groups and the like. Herein, examples of the alkyl include the above-mentioned alkyl groups. Specific examples thereof include a dimethylamino group.\nAmong groups, a preferred substituent R2 is a group selected from among hydrocarbon groups, alkoxy groups, cycloalkoxy groups, aryloxy groups, aralkyloxy groups, acyl groups, halogen atoms, nitro groups, cyano groups and substituted amino group, and particularly preferred substituent R2 is a group selected from among hydrocarbon groups, alkoxy groups and halogen atoms.\nIn addition, in the same ring Z, when m is 2 or more, the groups R2 may be different or may be the same. In two rings Z, the groups R2 may be the same or may be different. The number of substitutions m is preferably 0 to 8, more preferably 0 to 6, more preferably 1 to 5, moreover preferably 0 to 4, particularly 0 to 2, and most preferably 0 to 1. In addition, in two rings Z, the number of substitutions m may be the same or may be different.\nIn addition, in the formula (1), a group R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and preferably the hydrogen atom.\nIn the formula (1), the number of substitutions n is 1 or more, preferably 1 to 4, more preferably 1 to 3, moreover preferably 1 to 2, and particularly preferably 1. In addition, the number of substitutions n may be the same or may be different in each ring Z. In addition, a position of the ring Z at which the epoxy group is bonded to the ring Z is not particularly limited, and the epoxy group may be bonded to an appropriate position of the ring Z. Particularly, the epoxy group is preferably bonded to a separate hydrocarbon ring (for example, a fifth position or a sixth position of a naphthalene ring) from the hydrocarbon ring bonded to a ninth position of fluoren in the condensed polycyclic hydrocarbon ring constituting the ring Z.\nExamples of specific compounds represented by the formula (1) include compounds, such as 9,9-bis(glycidyloxynaphthyl)fluorene, in which n is 1 in the formula (1). Specific examples thereof include 9,9-bis(6-glycidyloxy-2-naphthyl)fluorene, 9,9-bis(5-glycidyloxy-1-naphthyl)fluorene and the like.\nNext, a method for producing the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1) will be described by example. The compound represented by the formula (1) is not particularly limited, and for example, the compound can be produced by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (2) (e.g., 9,9-bis(hydroxynaphthyl)fluorene) with a compound represented by the following formula (3). For example, the compound can be produced by a method described in Patent Document 4.\nIn the formula (3), X represents a halogen atom. Z, R1, R2, k, m and n are the same as in the formula (1). Examples of the halogen atom include a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom and the like, and the chlorine atom or the bromine atom is preferred and the chlorine atom is particularly preferred. Examples of specific compounds represented by the formula (3) include epihalohydrin (also referred to as halomethyloxirane), 1-halomethyl-2-methyloxirane and the like. Specific examples of epihalohydrin include epichlorohydrin (chloromethyloxirane), epibromohydrin (bromomethyloxirane) and the like. Specific examples of 1-halomethyl-2-methyloxirane include 1-chloromethyl-2-methyloxirane and the like.\nWhen the epoxy resin composition contains the bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx], a crosslinking density of the cured product can be lowered while maintaining its heat resistance, and therefore a resin cured product with high toughness can be obtained.\nThe bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx] is not particularly limited, and a bisphenol A type epoxy resin, a bisphenol F type epoxy resin, a bisphenol AD type epoxy resin, a bisphenol S type epoxy resin, or bisphenol type epoxy resins having a halogen-substituted, alkyl-substituted, or hydrogenated bisphenol skeleton, are used. Specific examples of such epoxy resins include the following epoxy resins.\nExamples of commercially available products of the bisphenol A type epoxy resins include \"EPOTOHTO (registered trademark)\" YD128 (NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.), and \"jER (registered trademark)\" 825, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 828, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 834, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 1001, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 1004, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 1007, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 1009 and \"jER (registered trademark)\" 1010 (all produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the bisphenol F type epoxy resin include \"jER (registered trademark)\" 806, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 807, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 4004P, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 4007P, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 4009P, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 4010P (all produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), and \"EPOTOHTO (registered trademark)\" YDF170, \"EPOTOHTO (registered trademark)\" YDF2001 (NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the bisphenol S type epoxy resin include \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" EXA-1514 (produced by DIC Corporation).\nAmong the bisphenol type epoxy resins [Bx], a liquid bisphenol F type epoxy resin is particularly preferably used since the elastic modulus of the resulting cured product can be increased and the heat resistance of the cured product can be maintained. In addition, the liquid bisphenol F type epoxy resin refers to a bisphenol F type epoxy resin which is liquid at room temperature (25\u00b0 C.). With respect to the term \"liquid\" referred to herein, when a metal piece with a specific gravity of 7 or more in the same temperature condition as that of an epoxy resin to be measured is placed on the epoxy resin and it sinks instantly by gravity, the epoxy resin is defined as being liquid. Examples of the metal with a specific gravity of 7 or more include iron (steel), cast iron, copper and the like.\nBy mixing the amine type epoxy resin [By] in the epoxy resin composition, the elastic modulus of a cured product is improved, and the effect of improving the strength of the fiber-reinforced composite material is exerted.\nExamples of the amine type epoxy resin [By] preferably used include tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane, tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl sulfone, triglycidylaminophenol, triglycidylaminocresol, diglycidylaniline, diglycidyltoluidine, tetraglycidylxylylenediamine, halogen-substituted product thereof, alkyl-substituted product thereof, and hydrogenated product thereof. Among these, a polyfunctional amine type epoxy resin having three or more glycidyl groups is preferred, and tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane and triglycidylaminophenol are more preferred.\nExamples of commercially available products of the tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane include \"SUMI-EPDXY (registered trademark)\" ELM434 (produced by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.), YH434L (NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.), \"jER (registered trademark)\" 604 (produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), \"Araldite (registered trademark)\" MY720 and \"Araldite (registered trademark)\" MY721 ((all manufactured by HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS).\nExamples of commercially available products of the tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl sulfone include TG3DAS (produced by Mitsui Fine Chemicals, Inc.) and the like.\nExamples of commercially available products of the triglycidylaminophenol or triglycidylaminocresol include \"SUMI-EPDXY (registered trademark)\" ELM100, \"SUMI-EPDXY (registered trademark)\" ELM120 (produced by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.), \"Araldite (registered trademark)\" MY0500, \"Araldite (registered trademark)\" MY0510 and \"Araldite (registered trademark)\" MY0600 (all manufactured by HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS), \"jER (registered trademark)\" 630 (produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the diglycidylaniline include GAN (produced by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.) and PxGAN (produced by Toray Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the diglycidyltoluidineinclude GOT (produced by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the tetraglycidylxylylenediamine and hydrogenated product thereof include \"TETRAD (registered trademark)\"-X and \"TETRAD (registered trademark)\"-C (all produced by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Ltd.).\nFurther, the epoxy resin composition of the present invention may contain other epoxy resin components as the epoxy resin within a range which does not impair the effect of the present invention. These other epoxy resin components may be added singly or may be added in combination of plural kinds. Specific examples thereof include phenol novolak type epoxy resins, cresol novolak type epoxy resins, resorcinol-type epoxy resins, dicyclopentadiene type epoxy resins, epoxy resins having a biphenyl skeleton, urethane and isocyanate-modified epoxy resins, and epoxy resins having a fluorene skeleton.\nExamples of commercially available products of the phenol novolak type epoxy resins include \"jER (registered trademark)\" 152, \"jER (registered trademark)\" 154 (produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-740, \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-770 and \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-775 (produced by DIC Corporation).\nExamples of commercially available products of the cresol novolak type epoxy resins include \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-660, \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-665, \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-670, \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-673, and \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" N-695 (all produced by DIC Corporation), and EOCN-1020, EOCN-102S, EOCN-104S (all produced by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.).\nSpecific examples of the resorcinol type epoxy resins include \"DENACOL (registered trademark)\" EX-201 (produced by Nagase ChemteX Corporation).\nExamples of commercially available products of the dicyclopentadiene type epoxy resins include \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" HP7200, \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" HP7200L and \"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" HP7200H (all produced by DIC Corporation), Tactix 558 (produced by HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS), and XD-1000-1L, XD-1000-2L (all produced by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the epoxy resin having a biphenyl skeleton include \"jER (registered trademark)\" YX4000H, \"jER (registered trademark)\" YX4000, and \"jER (registered trademark)\" YL6616 (produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), and NC-3000 (produced by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the urethane and isocyanate-modified epoxy resins include AER4152 (produced by Asahi Kasei E-materials Corporation) having an oxazolidone ring and ACR1348 (produced by Asahi Denka Co., Ltd.).\nExamples of commercially available products of the epoxy resins having a fluorene skeleton include \"ESF (registered trademark)\" 300 (NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.), and \"Oncoat (registered trademark)\" EX-1010, EX-1011, EX-1012, EX-1020, EX-1030, EX-1040, EX-1050, EX-1051 (all produced by Nagase ChemteX Corporation).\nWhen the thermoplastic resin [Bz] is mixed or dissolved in the epoxy resin composition for use, high toughness of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] compensates for the brittleness of an epoxy resin and the epoxy resin compensates for the difficulty in molding of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] to form a base resin in which the balance is achieved.\nSuch as a thermoplastic resin [Bz] is preferably a thermoplastic resin generally having, in a main chain, a bond selected from the group consisting of a carbon-carbon bond, an amide bond, an imide bond, an ester bond, an ether bond, a carbonate bond, a urethane bond, a thioether bond, a sulfone bond and a carbonyl bond. Further, the thermoplastic resin [Bz] may partially have a crosslinking structure, may have crystallinity, or may be amorphous. Particularly is suitable at least one resin selected form the group consisting of polyamide, polycarbonate, polyacetal, polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulfide, polyallylate, polyester, polyamide-imide, polyimide, polyetherimide, polyimide having a phenyltrimethylindane structure, polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyetherketone, polyetheretherketone, polyaramide, polyether nitorile, polybenzimidazole, polyvinyl acetals, such as polyvinyl formal and polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl alcohol, phenoxy and polyvinyl pyrrolidone.\nParticularly, polyvinyl formal and polyethersulfone can be suitably used because of excellent compatibility with an epoxy resin. Examples of commercially available products of the polyvinyl formal include \"DENKA FORMAL (registered trademark)\" (produced by Denka Co., Ltd.) and \"VINYLEC (registered trademark)\" (produced by Chisso Corporation). Further, examples of commercially available products of the polyethersulfone include \"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES5200P, \"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES4700P, \"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES3600P, \"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES5003P, \"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES5200P and \"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES7600P (all produced by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.), \"Ultrason (registered trademark)\" E2020P SR and \"Ultrason (registered trademark)\" E2021P SR (all produced by BASF Japan Ltd.), and \"GAFONE (registered trademark)\" 3600RP, \"GAFONE (registered trademark)\" 3000RP (all produced by Solvay Advanced Polymers Japan K.K.). Further, polyethersulfone-polyether ether sulfone copolymer oligomers as described in Published Japanese Translation No. 2004-506789, and \"ULTEM (registered trademark)\" 1000, \"ULTEM (registered trademark)\" 1010 and \"ULTEM (registered trademark)\" 1040 (all produced by Solvay Advanced Polymers Japan K.K.) which are commercially available products of the polyetherimide. The oligomer refers to a polymer having a relatively low molecular weight in which a finite number, about 10 to 100, of monomers are bonded.\nExamples of commercially available products of the thermoplastic resin which is soluble in an epoxy resin and has a hydrogen bonding functional group include DENKA BUTYRAL and DENKA FORMAL (produced by Denka Co., Ltd.), \"VINYLEC (registered trademark)\" (produced by Chisso Corporation) as polyvinyl acetal resins; \"UCAR (registered trademark)\" PKHP (produced by Union Carbide Corporation) as the phenoxy resins; \"Macromelt (registered trademark)\" (produced by Henkel Hakusui Corporation), \"AMILAN (registered trademark)\" CM4000 (produced by Toray Industries, Inc.) as polyamide resins; \"ULTEM (registered trademark)\" (produced by General Electrics Co., Ltd.), \"Matrimid (registered trademark)\" 5218 (produced by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc) as polyimide; \"Victrex (registered trademark)\" (produced by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.), \"UDEL (registered trademark)\" (produced by Union Carbide Corporation) as polysulfone; and \"Luviskol (registered trademark)\" (produced by BASF Japan Ltd.) as polyvinyl pyrrolidone.\nParticularly, in order to attain good heat resistance, the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] is preferably 150\u00b0 C. or higher, and more preferably 170\u00b0 C. or higher. When the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] is lower than 150\u00b0 C., a cured product may tend to be deformed due to heat in being used as a molded body.\nWith respect to such a thermoplastic resin [Bz], it is also a suitable aspect to mix or dissolve thermoplastic resin particles in the epoxy resin composition for use. By mixing the thermoplastic resin particles, the toughness of a matrix resin is improved, and in the case of forming a fiber-reinforced composite material, impact resistance is improved.\nAs a material of the thermoplastic resin particles, polyamide is most preferred, and among polyamide, nylon 12, nylon 6, nylon 11, nylon 6-nylon 12 copolymer, or nylon converted to a semi-IPN (interpenetrating polymer network structure) (semi-IPN nylon) by an epoxy compound described in Example 1 of JPH01-104624A, provides particularly high strength of adhesion to a thermosetting resin. With respect to a shape of the thermoplastic resin particle, spherical particles or non-spherical particles may be used, or porous particles may be used; however, the spherical particle is a preferred aspect in that the spherical particle is excellent in viscoelasticity since it less deteriorates flow properties of a resin, and it does not become a starting point of stress concentration to provide high impact resistance. Examples of commercially available products of the polyamide particles include SP-500 (produced by Toray Industries, Inc.), \"TORAYPEARL (registered trademark)\" TN (produced by Toray Industries, Inc.), \"Orgasol (registered trademark)\" 1002D (produced by ATOCHEM), \"Orgasol (registered trademark)\" 2002 (produced by ATOCHEM), \"Orgasol (registered trademark)\" 3202 (produced by ATOCHEM), TROGAMID T5000 and the like.\nThe polyamine curing agent [C] is a curing agent for an epoxy resin contained in the epoxy resin composition and a compound having an active group capable of reacting with an epoxy group. Examples of the polyamine curing agent [C] include dicyanediamide, aromatic polyamine, imidazole derivatives, aliphatic amines, tetramethylguanidine, and thiourea added amines. Among these, aromatic polyamine is suitable, and diaminodiphenylsulfone or derivatives thereof, or various isomers thereof are more preferred. Specifically, 3,3\u2032-diaminodiphenylsulfone, 4,4\u2032-diaminodiphenylsulfone and combinations thereof are particularly preferably used since they are excellent in heat resistance or mechanical characteristics.\nFurther, when combinations consisting of dicyanediamide and a urea compound such as 3,4-dichlorophenyl-1,1-dimethylurea, or imidazoles are used as a curing agent, high heat resistance and high water resistance can be achieved while curing at a relatively low temperature. In another case, when any of these curing agents made latent, for example, a microencapsulated curing agent is used, storage stability of the prepreg, particularly, tackiness and drape hardly changes even though being left standing at room temperature.\nAn optimum value of the additive amount of such a polyamine curing agent [C] varies depending on the types of the epoxy resin and the curing agent; however, it is preferred to adjust the additive amount such that a ratio of the amount of an active hydrogen of the polyamine curing agent [C] to the amount of the epoxy group of the epoxy resin is 0.6 to 1.2, and when the additive amount is more preferably adjusted so as to be 0.7 to 0.9, a resin having a higher elastic modulus than the case of using the curing agent in an equivalent amount may be obtained. These curing agents may be used singly or plural curing agents may be used in combination.\nExamples of commercially available products of the aromatic polyamine include SEIKACURE-S (produced by Wakayama Seika Kogyo Co., Ltd.), MDA-220 (produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), \"jER CURE (registered trademark)\" W (produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.), 3,3\u2032-DAS (produced by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.), \"Lonzacure (registered trademark)\" M-DEA (produced by Lonza Japan Ltd.), \"Lonzacure (registered trademark)\" M-DIPA (produced by Lonza Japan Ltd.), \"Lonzacure (registered trademark)\" M-MIPA (produced by Lonza Japan Ltd.) and \"Lonzacure (registered trademark)\" DETDA 80 (produced by Lonza Japan Ltd.).\nFurther, a product obtained by a preliminary reaction or a partial preliminary reaction between these epoxy resins and polyamine curing agents [C] may be mixed in the composition. Sometimes this method is effective for viscosity adjustment or an improvement of storage stability.\nHereinafter, the epoxy resin composition in the first preferred aspect of the present invention will be described in detail.\nThe epoxy resin composition of the present aspect contains the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1), the bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx], and the polyamine curing agent [C].\nThe epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1) is contained preferably in an amount of 10 to 70 parts by mass, and more preferably in an amount of 30 to 50 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins. When the amount of the epoxy resin [A] is in this range, water absorption of the cured product is suppressed even in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, and heat resistance and a resin elastic modulus can be held. Further, thereby, the resulting fiber-reinforced composite material has a high compression strength.\nThe bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx] is contained preferably in an amount of 20 to 80 parts by mass, and more preferably in an amount of 40 to 60 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins. When the amount of the bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx] is in this range, a crosslinking density of the cured product can be lowered while maintaining its heat resistance, and therefore a resin cured product with high toughness can be obtained.\nAccording to this aspect, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product further having excellent moist-heat resistance. The fiber-reinforced composite material excellent in the compression strength and the interlaminar fracture toughness in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment can be obtained by using such an epoxy resin composition.\nFurther, in the present aspect, the amine type epoxy resin [By] is preferably further contained in an amount of 10 to 50 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins. By mixing the amine type epoxy resin [By], the elastic modulus of a cured product is improved, and the effect of improving the strength of the fiber-reinforced composite material is exerted. When the content of the amine type epoxy resin [By] is less than 10 parts by mass, the effect of improving the elastic modulus of a cured product may be low. When the content is more than 50 parts by mass, a crosslinking density and a water absorption of the cured product may be increased.\nFurther, in the present aspect, by further mixing or dissolving the thermoplastic resin [Bz] in the epoxy resin composition for use to compensate for the brittleness of an epoxy resin with high toughness of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] and to compensate for the difficulty in molding of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] with an epoxy resin, a base resin in which the balance is achieved is formed, and therefore it is preferred. The amount of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] to be mixed is preferably 2 to 30 parts by mass, and more preferably 5 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins from the viewpoint of a balance.\nHereinafter, the epoxy resin composition in the second preferred aspect of the present invention will be described in detail.\nThe epoxy resin composition of the present aspect contains the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1), the amine type epoxy resin [By], and the polyamine curing agent [C].\nBy mixing the amine type epoxy resin [By], the elastic modulus of a cured product is improved, and the effect of improving the strength of the fiber-reinforced composite material is exerted. Thereby, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product further having excellent strength properties. The fiber-reinforced composite material excellent in the tensile strength, the compression strength and the interlaminar fracture toughness can be obtained by using such an epoxy resin composition.\nWith respect to the amounts of the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1) and such an amine type epoxy resin [By] to be respectively mixed, preferably, the [A] is contained in an amount of 10 to 50 parts by mass and the [By] is contained in an amount of 10 to 50 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins, and more preferably, the [A] is contained in an amount of 20 to 40 parts by mass and the [By] is contained in an amount of 20 to 40 parts by mass since a resin cured product has the good balance between its characteristics and develops particularly excellent strength properties.\nFurther, in the present aspect, the bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx] is preferably further contained in an amount of 20 to 50 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins. By mixing the bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx], a crosslinking density of the cured product can be lowered while maintaining its heat resistance, and therefore a resin cured product with high toughness can be obtained. When the content of the [Bx] is less than 20 parts by mass, the toughness of a cured product may be lowered. When the content of the [Bx] is more than 50 parts by mass, the heat resistance of a cured product may be lowered.\nIn the present aspect, it is preferred to further mix or dissolve the thermoplastic resin [Bz] in the epoxy resin composition described above for use. A mixture of the epoxy resin and the thermoplastic resin [Bz] effects a better result than the case of using the epoxy resin and the thermoplastic resin [Bz] singly. It is possible to compensate for the brittleness of an epoxy resin with high toughness of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] and to compensate for the difficulty in molding of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] with the epoxy resin to form a base resin in which the balance is achieved.\nThe amount of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] to be mixed is preferably 2 to 30 parts by mass, and more preferably 5 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins from the viewpoint of a balance.\nHereinafter, the epoxy resin composition in the third preferred aspect of the present invention will be described in detail.\nThe epoxy resin composition of the present aspect contains the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1), the thermoplastic resin [Bz], and the polyamine curing agent [C].\nIn the present aspect, by mixing the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1), a high elastic modulus and heat resistance are developed, and in combination with the thermoplastic resin [Bz], the toughness of a cured product is outstandingly improved and the effect on the tensile elongation of the fiber-reinforced composite material is exerted. Thereby, it is possible to obtain an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product exhibiting extremely high toughness. The fiber-reinforced composite material excellent in the tensile strength, the compression strength and the interlaminar fracture toughness can be obtained by using such an epoxy resin composition.\nThe amount of such a thermoplastic resin [Bz] to be mixed is preferably 2 to 30 parts by mass, and more preferably 5 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins from the viewpoint of a balance.\nThe epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1) is contained preferably in an amount of 10 to 70 parts by mass, and more preferably in an amount of 30 to 50 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins. When the mixed amount of the thermoplastic resin [Bz] is in this range, water absorption of the cured product is suppressed even in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, and heat resistance and a resin elastic modulus can be held. Further, thereby, a high compression strength as the fiber-reinforced composite material can be maintained.\nFurther, in the present invention, it is also a suitable aspect to further mix an elastomer [D] in the above-mentioned epoxy resin composition. Such an elastomer [D] is mixed for the purpose of forming a fine elastomer phase in a phase of a cured epoxy matrix. Thereby, plane strain generated during stress load to the resin cured product can be resolved by destructive cavitation of an elastomer phase, resulting in the induction of a plastic deformation of the epoxy matrix phase, and consequently this causes large energy absorption to lead to an improvement of interlaminar fracture toughness of the fiber-reinforced composite material.\nThe elastomer is a polymer material having a domain whose glass transition temperature is 20\u00b0 C. or lower, and examples thereof include a liquid rubber, a solid rubber, crosslinked rubber particles, core-shell rubber particles, a thermoplastic elastomer, a block copolymer having a block whose glass transition temperature is 20\u00b0 C. or lower, and the like. Among these elastomers, a material selected from among the block copolymer including a block whose glass transition temperature is 20\u00b0 C. or lower and the rubber particles, is preferred as the elastomer [D]. Thereby, a fine elastomer phase can be introduced while minimizing compatibility of the elastomer with the epoxy resin, and therefore it is possible to significantly improve the interlaminar fracture toughness of the fiber-reinforced composite material while reducing deterioration of heat resistance or elastic modulus.\nParticularly, when such an elastomer [D] is used in conjunction with the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1), the amine type epoxy resin [By] and the polyamine curing agent [C], the epoxy resin composition becomes a state in which an elastomer phase is introduced into the epoxy matrix phase moderately low in the crosslinking density, and the plastic of the epoxy matrix phase due to resolution of a state of plane strain is enhanced, and consequently the effect of improving the interlaminar fracture toughness becomes remarkable. Further, as a result of this, it is possible to keep the amount of the elastomer to be mixed down, and it becomes possible to minimize adverse effects such as an viscosity increase of the epoxy resin composition, an elastic modulus reduction or deterioration of heat resistance of the resin cured product.\nAs rubber particles, crosslinked rubber particles and core-shell rubber particles, produced by growing a dissimilar polymer on the surface of crosslinked rubber particles through graft polymerization, are preferably used from the viewpoint of handleability, etc. Primary particle diameters of such rubber particles are preferably in the range of 50 to 300 \u03bcm, and particularly preferably in the range of 80 to 200 \u03bcm. Further, such rubber particles are preferably particles having a good affinity for the epoxy resin to be used and not producing secondary aggregation in preparing a resin or in molding and curing.\nAs commercially available products of crosslinked rubber particles, FX501P (produced by Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd.) which comprises a crosslinked product of a carboxyl-modified butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer, CX-MN series (produced by Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.) which comprises acrylic rubber fine particles, YR-500 series (produced by NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.) and the like, can be used.\nAs commercially available products of the core-shell rubber particles, for example, butadiene-alkyl methacrylate-styrene copolymer \"Paraloid (registered trademark)\" EXL-2655 (produced by Kureha Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), acrylic acid ester-methacrylic acid ester copolymer \"Staphyloid (registered trademark)\" AC-3355, TR-2122 (produced by Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd.), butyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate copolymer \"PARALOID (registered trademark)\" EXL-2611 and EXL-3387 (produced by Rohm & Haas), \"Kane Ace (registered trademark)\" MX series (produced by KANEKA CORPORATION) and the like, can be used.\nThe block copolymer including a block whose glass transition temperature is 20\u00b0 C. or lower is not particularly limited in its chemical structure, molecular weight or the like; however, the block copolymer preferably has a block compatible with an epoxy resin as well as the block whose glass transition temperature is 20\u00b0 C. or lower, which is incompatible with an epoxy resin.\nIt is also preferred that the block copolymer including a block whose glass transition temperature is 20\u00b0 C. or lower is at least one block copolymer selected from the group consisting of a S-B-M type, a B-M type, and a M-B-M type (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as a block copolymer). Thereby, it is possible to significantly improve the interlaminar fracture toughness of the fiber-reinforced composite material while maintaining excellent heat resistance, and mechanical strength in severe usage environment such as a low-temperature environment as a fiber-reinforced composite material.\nHere, the above-mentioned blocks represented by S, B and M, respectively, are covalently bonded directly to one another or bonded to one another with an intermediate molecule interposed therebetween.\nThe block M is a block composed of a homopolymer of methyl methacrylate or a copolymer containing methyl methacrylate in an amount of at least 50% by weight. Introduction of a monomer other than methyl methacrylate into the block M as a copolymerization component is favorably performed from the viewpoint of the compatibility with the epoxy resin and the control of various properties of the cured product. Such a monomer copolymerization component is not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected, and in order to obtain the compatibility with an epoxy resin having a high SP (solubility parameter) value, a monomer having a higher SP (solubility parameter) value than methyl methacrylate, particularly a water-soluble monomer, is suitably used. Among the water-soluble monomer, acrylamide derivatives can be suitably used, and particularly dimethylacrylamide can be suitably used. Further, reactive monomers can be applicable.\nHerein, the reactive monomer means a monomer having a functional group capable of reacting with an oxirane group of an epoxy molecule or a functional group of a curing agent. Examples of the monomer include monomers having a reactive functional group such as an oxirane group, an amine group or a carboxyl group, but it is not limited to these monomers. As the reactive monomer, (meth)acrylic acid (in the present specification, methacrylic acid and acrylic acid are collectively abbreviated to \"(meth)acrylic acid\"), or monomers capable of being hydrolyzed to form (meth)acrylic acid can also be used. The reactive monomer is preferably used since by using it, the compatibility with the epoxy resin and adhesion at an interface between an epoxy resin and block copolymer is improved.\nExamples of other monomers capable of constituting the block M include glycidyl methacrylate and tert-butyl methacrylate, and at least 60% by weight of the block M is preferably composed of syndiotactic PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate).\nThe block B is incompatible with the block M and is a block whose glass transition temperature Tg (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated to only Tg) is 20\u00b0 C. or lower. The glass transition temperature Tg of the block B is preferably 0\u00b0 C. or lower, and more preferably \u221240\u00b0 C. or lower. The lower the glass transition temperature Tg is, the more preferred it is from the viewpoint of the toughness; however, when it is below \u2212100\u00b0 C., a problem of processability that a machined surface is roughened in forming a fiber-reinforced composite material may arise.\nThe glass transition temperature Tg of the block B can be measured according to a DMA method using RSAII (Rheometric Scientific Inc.) in either case of using the epoxy resin composition or the block copolymer alone. That is, a plate-shaped sample having a size of 1 mm\u00d72.5 mm\u00d734 mm was measured at temperatures of \u221260\u00b0 C. to 250\u00b0 C. by a DMA method applying a traction period of 1 Hz, and a tan \u03b4 value is taken as a glass transition temperature Tg. Herein, the sample is prepared as described below. When the epoxy resin composition is used, a plate-shaped cured product free from voids is obtained by defoaming an uncured resin composition in vacuum, and then curing the resin composition at a temperature of 130\u00b0 C. for 2 hours in a mold set so as to be 1 mm in thickness by a spacer with a thickness of 1 mm made of \"Teflon (registered trademark)\". When the block copolymer is used, a plate free from voids is similarly obtained by using a twin-screw extruder. These plates can be cut to the above-mentioned size with a diamond cutter and evaluated.\nA monomer constituting the block B is preferably diene selected from among butadiene, isoprene, 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene, 1,3-pentadiene and 2-phenyl-1,3-butadiene. It is preferred from the viewpoint of toughness to select from particularly among polybutadiene, polyisoprene and random copolymers thereof, or partially or completely hydrogenated polydienes. Among polybutadienes, 1,2-polybutadiene (Tg: about 0\u00b0 C.) is also exemplified; however, it is more preferred to use polybutadiene having the lowest glass transition temperature Tg, for example, 1,4-polybutadiene (Tg: about \u221290\u00b0 C.). The reason for this is that it is advantageous from the viewpoint of the impact resistance and the toughness to use the block B having a lower glass transition temperature Tg. The block B may be hydrogenated. This hydrogenation is performed according to a common method.\nAlkyl (meth)acrylate is also preferred as the monomer for constituting the block B. Specific examples thereof include ethyl acrylate (\u221224\u00b0 C.), butyl acrylate (\u221254\u00b0 C.), 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (\u221285\u00b0 C.), hydroxyethyl acrylate (\u221215\u00b0 C.), and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate (\u221210\u00b0 C.). Herein, a numeric value shown in a parenthesis following a name of each of the respective acrylates is a glass transition temperature Tg of the block B to be obtained in using each acrylate. Among these, butyl acrylate is preferably used. These acrylate monomers are incompatible with acrylate of the block M containing methyl methacrylate in an amount of at least 50 parts by weight.\nAmong these, as the block B, a block comprising a polymer selected from among 1,4-polybutadiene, polybutyl acrylate and poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate) is preferred.\nThe block S is incompatible with the block B and the block M and its glass transition temperature Tg is higher than that of the block B. The Tg or a melting point of the block S is preferably 23\u00b0 C. or higher, and more preferably 50\u00b0 C. or higher. Examples of the block S include blocks obtained from aromatic vinyl compounds such as styrene, \u03b1-methylstyrene or vinyl toluene.\nSpecific examples of the triblock copolymer S-B-M, as the copolymer consisting of styrene-butadiene-methyl methacrylate, include Nanostrength 123, Nanostrength 250, Nanostrength 012, Nanostrength E20 and Nanostrength E40 respectively produced by Arkema K.K. Specific examples of the triblock copolymer M-B-M, as the copolymer consisting of methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate, include Nanostrength M22 produced by Arkema K.K., and Nanostrength M22N and Nanostrength SM4032XM10 respectively produced by Arkema K.K. which are formed by copolymerizing Nanostrength M22 as a base with a monomer having a high SP (solubility parameter) value. Among these copolymers, Nanostrength M22N and Nanostrength SM4032XM10 formed by copolymerization of the monomer having a high SP value are preferably used since they form a fine phase separation structure and impart high toughness.\nThe amount of such an elastomer [D] to be mixed is preferably 2 to 15 parts by mass, more preferably 3 to 10 parts by mass, and moreover preferably 4 to 8 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy resins, from the viewpoint of mechanical characteristics and adaptability to a composite preparation process. When the amount to be mixed is less than 2 parts by mass, the toughness and ability of plastic deformation of a cured product are deteriorated and the impact resistance of the resulting fiber-reinforced composite material is lowered. When the amount to be mixed is more than 15 parts by mass, the elastic modulus of a cured product is decreased, the static strength properties of the resulting fiber-reinforced composite material is deteriorated, and a resin flow at a molding temperature is decreased and therefore the resulting fiber-reinforced composite material tends to include voids.\nThe epoxy resin composition of the present invention can be mixed with a coupling agent and inorganic fillers such as thermosetting resin particles, silica gel, carbon black, clay, carbon nanotubes and metal powders within a range which does not interfere with the effect of the present invention.\nIn order to produce the epoxy resin composition of the present invention, it is preferred that constituents (components) other than the polyamine curing agent [C] are uniformly heated and kneaded at a temperature of about 150\u00b0 C. to 170\u00b0 C. at first, the resulting mixture is cooled to a temperature of about 80\u00b0 C., and then the polyamine curing agent [C] is added and kneaded; however, a method of mixing the components is not particularly limited to this method.\nThe prepreg of the present invention is obtained by impregnating reinforcing fibers with the above-mentioned epoxy resin composition. A mass fraction of fibers in the prepreg is preferably 40 to 90% by mass, and more preferably 50 to 80% by mass. When the mass fraction of fibers is too low, a mass of the resulting composite material is excessive, and an advantage of the fiber-reinforced composite material excellent in the specific strength and the specific elastic modulus, may be impaired, and when the mass fraction of fibers is too high, defective impregnation of a resin composition occurs, and voids of the resulting composite material tends to increase and mechanical properties of the composite material may be significantly deteriorated.\nWhen the epoxy resin composition of the present invention is used as a matrix resin of the prepreg, from the viewpoint of processing properties such as tackiness or drape, viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. of the epoxy resin composition is preferably 0.1 to 200 Pa\u00b7s, more preferably 0.5 to 100 Pa\u00b7s, and moreover preferably 1 to 50 Pa\u00b7s. When the viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. is 0.1 Pa\u00b7s or more, a shape of the prepreg can be held, a resin flow at the time of molding hardly occurs to cause less variation in the content of reinforcing fibers. When the viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. is 200 Pa\u00b7s or less, the occurrence of a blur is suppressed in a step of forming a film of the epoxy resin composition and the epoxy resin composition is excellent in a property of impregnating the reinforcing fibers.\nThe viscosity referred to herein refers to a complex viscosity \u03b7* which is measured in conditions of a temperature raising rate 2\u00b0 C.\/min, a frequency 0.5 Hz, and a gap 1 mm by use of a parallel plate of 40 mm in diameter using a dynamic viscoelasticity measuring device, for example, ARES (manufactured by TA Instruments Co.).\nThe mode of reinforcing fibers is not particularly limited, and for example, long fibers paralleled in one direction, tows, woven fabrics, mats, knits, braids and the like are used. Furthermore, particularly for an application requiring a high specific strength and a high specific elastic modulus, reinforcing fibers arranged in parallel in one direction are most suitable; however, an arrangement of woven fabric easy to handle is also suitable for the present invention.\nExamples of the reinforcing fibers include glass fibers, carbon fibers, graphite fibers, aramid fibers, boron fibers, alumina fibers, silicon carbide fibers and the like. Two or more kinds of these reinforcing fibers may be mixed for use; however, in order to obtain lighter and more durable formed product, it is preferred to use carbon fibers or graphite fibers. Particularly, in applications highly requiring reduction of weight and increase of strength of materials, carbon fibers are suitably used because of their excellent specific elastic modulus and excellent specific strength.\nAs the carbon fibers, all types of carbon fibers can be used in accordance with applications; however, it is preferred to be carbon fibers having a tensile modulus of at most 400 GPa from the viewpoint of the impact resistance. Further, from the viewpoint of strength, carbon fibers preferably having tensile strength of 4.4 to 6.5 GPa are used since it can provide a composite material having high rigidity and mechanical strength. Further, the tensile elongation is also an important element, and it is preferred that the carbon fibers are high-strength and high-elongation carbon fibers having the tensile elongation of 1.7% to 2.3%. Accordingly, carbon fibers having characteristics of a tensile modulus of at least 230 GPa, tensile strength of at least 4.4 GPa and tensile elongation of at least 1.7% are most suitable.\nExamples of commercially available products of the carbon fibers include \"Torayca (registered trademark)\" T800G-24K, \"Torayca (registered trademark)\" T800S-24K, \"Torayca (registered trademark)\" T700G-24K, \"Torayca (registered trademark)\" T300-3K and \"Torayca (registered trademark)\" T700S-12K (all produced by Toray Industries, Inc.).\nThe mode or arrangement of carbon fibers can be appropriately selected from among long fibers paralleled in one direction, woven fabrics and the like; however, it is preferred that the carbon fibers are in the mode of continuous fibers such as long fibers paralleled in one direction (fiber bundle), woven fabrics or the like in order to obtain a lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced composite material with durability at a higher level.\nExamples of a method for producing a prepreg include a method (wet method) of dissolving the aforementioned epoxy resin composition used as the matrix resin in a solvent such as methyl ethyl ketone or methanol to lower the viscosity of the composition, and impregnating reinforcing fibers with the dissolved epoxy resin composition, and a hot melt method (dry method) of lowering the viscosity of the matrix resin by heating, and impregnating reinforcing fibers with the matrix resin.\nThe wet method is a method of immersing reinforcing fibers into a solution of the epoxy resin composition as the matrix resin, subsequently pulling up the reinforcing fibers, and evaporating the solvent using an oven, etc. The hot melt method (dry method) is a method of impregnating reinforcing fibers directly with an epoxy resin composition whose viscosity is lowered by heating, or a method of once coating releasing paper or the like with an epoxy resin composition to prepare a film, overlaying the aforementioned film on both sides or one side of reinforcing fibers, and heating and pressurizing to impregnate the reinforcing fibers with the resin. The hot melt method is preferred since the solvent remaining in the prepreg becomes virtually nil.\nThe fiber-reinforced composite material of the present invention contains reinforcing fibers and a cured product obtained by curing the epoxy resin composition of the present invention.\nThe fiber-reinforced composite material is prepared by a method of laminating sheets of the prepreg thus obtained, and heating and curing the matrix resin while applying a pressure to the laminate, and the like. In this case, as the method of applying heat and pressure, a press molding method, an autoclave molding method, a backing molding method, a wrapping tape method, an internal pressure molding method and the like can be employed.\nThe fiber-reinforced composite material can also be prepared by a method of impregnating reinforcing fibers directly with an epoxy resin composition without using a prepreg, and subsequently heating and curing, for example, a molding method such as a hand lay-up method, a filament winding method, a pultrusion method, a resin injection molding method, or a resin transfer molding method, etc. In these methods, it is preferred to prepare an epoxy resin composition by mixing two components of a main component composed of an epoxy resin and an epoxy resin curing agent immediately before use.\nThe fiber-reinforced composite material formed by using the epoxy resin composition of the present invention as a matrix resin is suitably used for sports applications, aircraft applications and general industrial applications. More specifically, the fiber-reinforced composite material can be suitably used for aerospace applications including aircraft primary structural materials such as main wings, tail surfaces and floor beams, secondary structural materials such as flaps, ailerons, cowlings, fairings and interior materials, rocket motor cases, structural materials of artificial satellites, and the like. Of such aerospace applications, the fiber-reinforced composite materials are particularly suitably used in aircraft primary structural material applications, especially fuselage skin and main wing skin, because of the high impact resistance requirements and stringent requirements for low-temperature tensile strength due to the exposure to low temperatures during high-altitude flights. Further, the fiber-reinforced composite material can be suitably used for sports applications including golf shafts, fishing rods, tennis, badminton or squash rackets, hockey sticks, and ski poles. Moreover, it can be suitably used for general industrial applications including structural materials of moving bodies such as automobiles, marine vessels and rail vehicles, drive shafts, plate springs, blades of wind mills, pressure vessels, fly wheels, papermaking rollers, and civil engineering and architectural material applications including roof materials, cables, reinforcing bars and repairing and reinforcing materials.\nHereinafter, the epoxy resin composition of the present invention will be described more specifically by way of Examples. Preparation methods and evaluation methods of resin raw materials used in examples will be described below.\n<Epoxy Resin>\n<Epoxy Resin [A] Having Structure Represented by Formula (1)>\n(Production Method of A-1: Used Patent Document 4 as a Reference)\nInto a 300 mL separable flask equiped with a three-way cock, 45.1 parts by weight (0.1 mole) of 9,9-bis(6-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)fluorene (synthesized according to Example 1 in JP2007-99741A) and 92.0 parts by weight (1.0 mole) of epichlorohydrin (produced by KANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC.) were charged, and a temperature of the resulting mixture was raised to 50\u00b0 C. to dissolve the mixture, and then the inside of a reaction container was replaced with nitrogen. Then, 10.0 parts by weight (0.25 mole) of flaked sodium hydroxide was added to the inside of the reaction container in 4 parts every 20 minutes so as to maintain a temperature of a reaction mixture of around 60\u00b0 C. and the resulting mixture was further stirred for about 7 hours to be reacted.\nDisappearance of a raw material was confirmed using HPLC. After completion of the reaction, epichlorohydrin remaining in a system was eliminated at 60\u00b0 C. under a pressure of 100 torr, 110 g of methyl isobutyl ketone was charged and the resulting mixture was maintained at 60\u00b0 C. Thereafter, a reactant was filtrated under a reduced pressure to remove a salt produced during a reaction. Subsequently, 66.0 parts by weight (0.495 mole) of a 30% aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide was added dropwise while maintaining at 80\u00b0 C., and after all sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was added dropwise, the resulting mixture was stirred for about 1 hour, and 55 parts by weight of pure water was further added. Moreover, an organic layer was washed with 55 parts by weight of pure water five times, subsequently passed through a filter paper having 15 parts by weight of anhydrous magnesium sulfate (produced by KANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC.) laid thereon to be dried, and dried at 90\u00b0 C. for 15 hours under a pressure of 10 torr, and consequently 33.58 parts by weight of a white powder (yield 62.8%). The obtained white powder was analyzed by HPLC and GPC, and consequently it was verified that the powder was a white powder having a purity of 85% or more and containing 9,9-bis(6-glycidyloxy-2-naphthyl)fluorene as an objective substance.\n<Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin [Bx]>\n\"jER (registered trademark)\" 806 (liquid bisphenol F type epoxy resin, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.)\n\"jER (registered trademark)\" 828 (liquid bisphenol A type epoxy resin, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.)\n\"jER (registered trademark)\" 1001 (solid bisphenol A type epoxy resin, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.)\n<Amine Type Epoxy Resin [By]>\nELM434 (tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane, produced by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.)\n\"jER (registered trademark)\" 630 (amine type epoxy resin, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.)\n\"Araldite (registered trademark)\" MY0600 (triglycidylaminophenol, produced by HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS)\nGAN (diglycidylaniline, produced by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.)\n<Epoxy Resin Other Than [A], [Bx] and [By]>\n\"jER (registered trademark)\" 152 (phenol novolak type epoxy resin, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.)\n\"EPICLON (registered trademark)\" HP7200L (dicyclopentadiene type epoxy resin, produced by DIC Corporation).\n\"Oncoat (registered trademark)\" EX-1010 (fluorene type epoxy resin, produced by Nagase ChemteX Corporation)\n\"DENACOL (registered trademark)\" EX-721 (phthalate ester type epoxy resin, produced by Nagase ChemteX Corporation)\n\"jER (registered trademark)\" YX8000 (hydrogenated bisphenol A type epoxy resin, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.).\n<Polyamine Curing Agent [C]>\n3,3\u2032-DAS (3,3\u2032-diaminodiphenylsulfone, produced by Mitsui Fine Chemicals, Inc.)\nDICY7 (dicyandiamide, produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.)\n<Curing Agent Other Than [C]>\nH-4 (phenol novolak resin, produced by Meiwa Plastic Industries, Ltd.)\n<Thermoplastic Resin [Bz]>\n\"SUMIKAEXCEL (registered trademark)\" PES5003P (polyethersulfone, produced by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.)\n\"TORAYPEARL (registered trademark)\" TN (polyamide particles, produced by Toray Industries, Inc., average particle diameter: 13.0 \u03bcm)\n<Elastomer [D]>\n\"Nanostrength\" M22N (a M-B-M type block copolymer in which B consists of butyl acrylate (Tg: \u221254\u00b0 C.) and M consists of a random copolymerization chain of methyl methacrylate and a polar acrylic monomer, produced by Arkema K.K.)\n\"Kane Ace (registered trademark)\" MX-416 (core-shell rubber particles made of styrene-butadiene-methyl methacrylate, average particle diameter: 100 nm, produced by KANEKA CORPORATION). A master batch in concentration of 40 parts by mass, based on tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane. In compositional tables of Examples and Comparative Examples in Tables 1 to 3, the number of parts as the rubber particles is shown, and tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane contained in the master batch is included in ELM434 shown.\n<Other Components>\nTPP (triphenylphosphine, curing accelerator, produced by K.I Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.)\nDCMU99 (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea, curing accelerator, produced by Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.)\n(1) Preparation of Epoxy Resin Composition\nThe epoxy resin, and the thermoplastic resin [Bz] and the elastomer [D] as required were added in predetermined amounts in a kneader, a temperature of the resulting mixture was raised to 160\u00b0 C. while kneading the mixture, and the mixture was kneaded at 160\u00b0 C. for 1 hour to obtain a transparent viscous liquid. The mixture was cooled to 80\u00b0 C. while being kneaded, and a predetermined amount of the polyamine curing agent [C] was added and further kneaded to prepare an epoxy resin composition.\n(2) Measurement of Bending Elastic Modulus and Bending Strength of Resin Cured Product\nThe epoxy resin composition prepared in the above paragraph (1) was defoamed in vacuum, and then injected into a mold set so as to be 2 mm in thickness by a spacer with a thickness of 2 mm made of \"Teflon (registered trademark)\". The epoxy resin composition was cured at 180\u00b0 C. for 2 hours to prepare a resin cured product with a thick of 2 mm. Then, a specimen of 10 mm wide and 60 mm long was cut out of the obtained plate of a resin cured product, and subjected to a three-point bend test at a bending span of 32 mm, and the bending modulus and the bending strength were determined according to JIS K 7171-1994. The bending elastic modulus in a state of being wet and hot was determined by measuring a bending elastic modulus of a plate of a resin cured product which was obtained by the above-mentioned method and immersed in boiled water for 48 hours.\n(3) Toughness (KIC) Measurement of Resin Cured Product\nThe epoxy resin composition prepared in the above (1) was defoamed in vacuum, and then cured at a temperature of 180\u00b0 C. for 2 hours in a mold set so as to be 6 mm in thickness by a spacer with a thickness of 6 mm made of \"Teflon (registered trademark)\" to obtain a resin cured product with a thickness of 6 mm. The resin cured product was cut to a size of 12.7\u00d7150 mm to obtain a specimen. Using an Instron universal testing machine (manufactured by Instron Japan Co., Ltd.), the specimen was machined and its toughness (KIC) was measured according to ASTM D5045 (1999). An initial introduction of precrack into the specimen was performed by applying a razor edge cooled to a liquid nitrogen temperature to the specimen and making an impact on the razor with a hammer. The toughness of a resin cured product referred to herein refers to a critical stress intensity factor of a deformation mode (aperture type).\n(4) Measurement of Glass Transition Temperature\nFrom the plate of a resin cured product prepared in the above (2), 7 mg of a resin cured product was taken out, and measurement was performed at a temperature raising rate of 10\u00b0 C.\/min in a temperature range of 30\u00b0 C. to 350\u00b0 C. using model No. DSC2910 manufactured by TA Instruments Co., and a middle point temperature determined according to JIS K 7121: 1987 was taken as a glass transition temperature Tg to evaluate heat resistance of a resin cured product. The glass transition temperature in absorbing moisture was determined by measuring a glass transition temperature of a plate of a resin cured product which was obtained by the above-mentioned method and immersed in boiled water for 48 hours.\n(5) Water Absorption Measurement of Resin Cured Product\nA water absorption of the resin cured product was determined from a weight difference between the specimen obtained by heating\/drying the plate of a resin cured product prepared in the above (2) at 80\u00b0 C. for 20 hours and the specimen absorbing water by immersing the dried plate of a cured resin cured in boiled water for 48 hours.\n(6) Viscosity Measurement of Epoxy Resin Composition\nAs the viscosity of the epoxy resin composition is employed a value at 80\u00b0 C. of a complex viscosity (\u03b7*) measured in conditions in which a parallel plate of 40 mm in diameter was used, a temperature was simply increased at a temperature raising rate of 2\u00b0 C.\/min, a frequency was 0.5 Hz and a Gap was 1 mm using a dynamic viscoelasticity measuring device, for example, ARES (manufactured by TA Instruments Co.).\nIn a kneading apparatus, 70 parts by mass of A-1 (the epoxy resin [A] having the structure represented by the formula (1)), 20 parts by mass of \"jER (registered trademark)\" 806 (bisphenol type epoxy resin [Bx]), and 10 parts by mass of \"jER (registered trademark)\" 152 (epoxy resin other than [A], [Bx] and [By]) were kneaded, and then 20 parts by mass of 3,3\u2032-DAS serving as the polyamine curing agent [C] was kneaded to prepare an epoxy resin composition. The composition of the epoxy resin composition and mixing ratio of components are shown in Table 1 (numerals in Table 1 represent part(s) by mass). Properties of the obtained epoxy resin compositions were measured according to the above-mentioned method. The results of measurement are shown in Table 1.\nExamples 2 to 20, Comparative Examples 1 to 6\nEpoxy resin compositions were prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except for changing the epoxy resin, the thermoplastic resin, the elastomer, other components, the curing agent and the amounts to be mixed as shown in Tables 1 to 3. Properties of the resulting epoxy resin compositions were measured as described above. The results are shown in Tables 1 to 3.\nExample 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Exampl 5 Epoxy Rresin Having A-1 70 50 50 30 20 Structure Represented by Formula (1) [A] Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 806 20 40 50 80 [Bx] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 828 40 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 1001 Amine Type Epoxy Resin ELM434 10 20 [By] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 630 \"Araldite\u2009\u00ae\" MY0600 GAN 10 Epoxy Resin Other Than \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 152 10 [A], [Bx] and [By] \"EPICLON\u2009\u00ae\" HP7200L \"Oncoat\u2009\u00ae\" EX-1010 \"DENACOL\u2009\u00ae\" EX-721 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" YX8000 Thermoplastic Resin [Bz] \"SUMIKAEXCEL\u2009\u00ae\" PES5003P 2 15 15 \"TORAYPEARL\u2009\u00ae\" TN 15 Elastomer Component [D] Block Copolymer \"Nanostrength\" M22N Core-Shell Rubber Particles \"Kane Ace\u2009\u00ae\" MX-416 Other Components TPP DCMU99 Curing Agent [C] 3,3\u2032-DAS 20 25 25 30 30 DICY7 Curing Agent Other Than H-4 [C] Resin Cured Product Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 4.2 4.2 4.4 4.2 4.0 Properties HTW Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 4.0 4.0 4.2 4.0 3.8 Bending Strength (MPa) 169 171 187 174 154 KIC (MPam0.5) 0.7 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.4 Glass Transition Temperature (\u00b0 C.) 192 177 178 174 155 Glass Transition Temperature in Wet and Hot State (\u00b0 C.) 164 146 158 141 123 Water Absorption (%) 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.2 Complex Viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. (Pas) 98 41 49 34 20 Example 6 Example 7 Example 8 Example 9 Example 10 Epoxy Rresin Having A-1 10 30 25 40 60 Structure Represented by Formula (1) [A] Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 806 20 60 20 [Bx] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 828 35 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 1001 20 Amine Type Epoxy Resin ELM434 50 10 20 [By] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 630 30 \"Araldite\u2009\u00ae\" MY0600 GAN 20 30 20 Epoxy Resin Other Than \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 152 [A], [Bx] and [By] \"EPICLON\u2009\u00ae\" HP7200L \"Oncoat\u2009\u00ae\" EX-1010 \"DENACOL\u2009\u00ae\" EX-721 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" YX8000 Thermoplastic Resin [Bz] \"SUMIKAEXCEL\u2009\u00ae\" PES5003P \"TORAYPEARL\u2009\u00ae\" TN Elastomer Component [D] Block Copolymer \"Nanostrength\" M22N 2 7 Core-Shell Rubber Particles \"Kane Ace\u2009\u00ae\" MX-416 15 Other Components TPP DCMU99 2 Curing Agent [C] 3,3\u2032-DAS 30 30 35 25 DICY7 5 Curing Agent Other Than H-4 [C] Resin Cured Product Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.6 4.6 Properties HTW Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 3.9 3.7 3.8 4.4 4.4 Bending Strength (MPa) 179 172 174 182 177 KIC (MPam0.5) 1.2 1.5 1.2 0.6 0.6 Glass Transition Temperature (\u00b0 C.) 169 164 170 177 170 Glass Transition Temperature in Wet and Hot State (\u00b0 C.) 132 114 134 141 138 Water Absorption (%) 2.5 3.8 2.4 2.4 2.2 Complex Viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. (Pas) 23 45 82 28 89\nExample Example Example Example 11 12 13 14 Example 15 Epoxy Rresin Having A-1 50 5 40 20 10 Structure Represented by Formula (1) [A] Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 806 40 50 40 40 [Bx] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 828 40 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 1001 Amine Type Epoxy Resin ELM434 45 50 [By] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 630 10 20 \"Araldite\u2009\u00ae\" MY0600 40 GAN Epoxy Resin Other Than \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 152 [A], [Bx] and [By] \"EPICLON\u2009\u00ae\" HP7200L \"Oncoat\u2009\u00ae\" EX-1010 \"DENACOL\u2009\u00ae\" EX-721 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" YX8000 Thermoplastic Resin [Bz] \"SUMIKAEXCEL\u2009\u00ae\" PES5003P 2 15 15 \"TORAYPEARL\u2009\u00ae\" TN 15 Elastomer Component [D] Block Copolymer \"Nanostrength\" M22N Core-Shell Rubber Particles \"Kane Ace\u2009\u00ae\" MX-416 Other Components TPP DCMU99 Curing Agent [C] 3,3\u2032-DAS 25 35 30 30 35 DICY7 Curing Agent Other Than H-4 [C] Resin Cured Product Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 4.4 4.2 4.5 4.3 4.2 Properties HTW Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 4.2 3.9 4.3 4.0 3.8 Bending Strength (MPa) 186 185 194 190 187 KIC (MPam0.5) 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.2 Glass Transition Temperature (\u00b0 C.) 176 173 174 182 175 Glass Transition Temperature in Wet and Hot State (\u00b0 C.) 146 132 141 142 130 Water Absorption (%) 2.1 2.9 2.3 2.8 3.2 Complex Viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. (Pas) 35 15 44 22 23 Example Example Example Example 16 17 18 19 Example 20 Epoxy Rresin Having A-1 30 30 30 30 40 Structure Represented by Formula (1) [A] Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 806 20 40 40 [Bx] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 828 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 1001 Amine Type Epoxy Resin ELM434 50 30 [By] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 630 \"Araldite\u2009\u00ae\" MY0600 30 GAN Epoxy Resin Other Than \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 152 40 [A], [Bx] and [By] \"EPICLON\u2009\u00ae\" HP7200L 20 \"Oncoat\u2009\u00ae\" EX-1010 \"DENACOL\u2009\u00ae\" EX-721 50 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" YX8000 20 Thermoplastic Resin [Bz] \"SUMIKAEXCEL\u2009\u00ae\" PES5003P 20 15 \"TORAYPEARL\u2009\u00ae\" TN Elastomer Component [D] Block Copolymer \"Nanostrength\" M22N 2 7 Core-Shell Rubber Particles \"Kane Ace\u2009\u00ae\" MX-416 15 Other Components TPP DCMU99 2 Curing Agent [C] 3,3\u2032-DAS 30 30 30 25 DICY7 5 Curing Agent Other Than H-4 [C] Resin Cured Product Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 4.5 4.5 4.3 4.4 4.3 Properties HTW Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 3.9 4.2 4.0 3.9 4.1 Bending Strength (MPa) 176 205 189 179 175 KIC (MPam0.5) 0.9 1.2 1.1 0.1 1.0 Glass Transition Temperature (\u00b0 C.) 180 181 183 153 190 Glass Transition Temperature in Wet and Hot State (\u00b0 C.) 128 141 142 113 159 Water Absorption (%) 3.9 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.1 Complex Viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. (Pas) 88 197 49 18 63\nComparative Comparative Comparative Comparative Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Epoxy Rresin Having A-1 100 Structure Represented by Formula (1) [A] Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin \"jER\u2009\u00ae\"806 50 [Bx] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 828 4 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 1001 Amine Type Epoxy Resin ELM434 [By] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 630 10 \"Araldite\u2009\u00ae\" MY0600 20 GAN Epoxy Resin Other Than \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 152 [A], [Bx] and [By] \"EPICLON\u2009\u00ae\" HP7200L \"Oncoat\u2009\u00ae\" EX-1010 50 50 \"DENACOL\u2009\u00ae\" EX-721 80 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" YX8000 Thermoplastic Resin [Bz] \"SUMIKAEXCEL\u2009\u00ae\" PES5003P \"TORAYPEARL\u2009\u00ae\" TN Elastomer Component [D] Block Copolymer \"Nanostrength\" M22N 3 Core-Shell Rubber Particles \"Kane Ace\u2009\u00ae\" MX-416 Other Components TPP DCMU99 Curing Agent [C] 3,3\u2032-DAS 25 45 25 DICY7 Curing Agent Other Than H-4 1 [C] Resin Cured Product Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 3.5 3.4 4.2 3.9 Properties HTW Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 3.4 3.1 3.5 3.5 Bending Strength (MPa) 123 145 153 148 KIC (MPam0.5) 0.4 1.5 0.6 0.6 Glass Transition Temperature (\u00b0 C.) 231 149 152 175 Glass Transiton Temperature in Wet and Hot State (\u00b0 C.) 211 114 101 132 Water Absorption (%) 1.6 3.1 3.8 3.2 Complex Viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. (Pas) \u2014 36 0.9 31\nComparative Comparative Comparative Example 5 Example 6 Example 7 Epoxy Rresin Having A-1 Structure Represented by Formula (1) [A] Bisphenol Type Epoxy Resin \"jER\u2009\u00ae\"806 40 [Bx] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 828 30 20 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 1001 50 Amine Type Epoxy Resin ELM434 30 30 [By] \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 630 \"Araldite\u2009\u00ae\" MY0600 GAN 10 Epoxy Resin Other Than \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" 152 30 [A], [Bx] and [By] \"EPICLON\u2009\u00ae\" HP7200L 10 \"Oncoat\u2009\u00ae\" EX-1010 50 \"DENACOL\u2009\u00ae\" EX-721 \"jER\u2009\u00ae\" YX8000 Thermoplastic Resin [Bz] \"SUMIKAEXCEL\u2009\u00ae\" PES5003P \"TORAYPEARL\u2009\u00ae\" TN Elastomer Component [D] Block Copolymer \"Nanostrength\" M22N Core-Shell Rubber Particles \"Kane Ace\u2009\u00ae\" MX-416 5 Other Components TPP DCMU99 3 Curing Agent [C] 3,3\u2032-DAS 25 35 DICY7 5 Curing Agent Other Than H-4 [C] Resin Cured Product Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 3.1 3.8 3.8 Properties HTW Bending Elastic Modulus (GPa) 2.7 3.4 3.4 Bending Strength (MPa) 141 154 163 KIC (MPam0.5) 1.5 1.2 0.6 Glass Transition Temperature (\u00b0 C.) 119 185 168 Glass Transiton Temperature in Wet and Hot State (\u00b0 C.) 74 139 123 Water Absorption (%) 3.2 3.3 3.2 Complex Viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. (Pas) 8 37 25\nIt is found from the comparison between Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Example 1 that adequate toughness is not achieved when any of the constituents [Bx], [By] and [Bz] is not mixed even though the constituent [A] is mixed. In addition, the epoxy resin composition of Comparative Example 1 is too high in viscosity and caused voids in the resin cured product.\nIt is found from the comparison between Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Example 2 that the elastic modulus and heat resistance are remarkably deteriorated when the constituent [A] is not mixed even though the constituent [Bx] is mixed.\nIt is found from the comparison between Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Example 3 that the toughness is remarkably deteriorated and adequate moisture resistance is not achieved when the constituent [A] is not mixed even though the constituent [By] is mixed.\nIt is found from the comparison between Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Examples 4 to 7 that the balance between characteristics of the resin cured product is deteriorated, and the bending strength or moist-heat resistance is also inadequate when the constituent [A] is not mixed even though any one of the constituents [Bx], [By] and [Bz] is mixed.\nAccording to the present invention, it is possible to provide an epoxy resin composition which provides a cured product having excellent heat resistance, toughness and elastic modulus. The fiber-reinforced composite material obtained from such an epoxy resin composition is particularly suitably used for structural materials because of its excellent compression strength and interlaminar fracture toughness. For example, the fiber-reinforced composite material can be suitably used for aerospace applications including aircraft primary structural materials such as main wings, tail surfaces and floor beams, secondary structural materials such as flaps, ailerons, cowlings, fairings and interior materials, rocket motor cases, structural materials of artificial satellites, and the like. Further, it can be suitably used for general industrial applications including structural materials of moving bodies such as automobiles, marine vessels and rail vehicles, drive shafts, plate springs, blades of wind mills, various turbines, pressure vessels, fly wheels, papermaking rollers, and civil engineering and architectural material applications including roof materials, cables, reinforcing bars and repairing and reinforcing materials. Moreover, the fiber-reinforced composite material can be suitably used for sports applications including golf shafts, fishing rods, tennis, badminton or squash rackets, hockey sticks, and ski poles.\n1. An epoxy resin composition comprising: in which each ring Z represents a condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon ring selected from a naphthalene ring and an anthracene ring, R1 and R2 represent a substituent, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, k is an integer of 0 to 4, m is an integer of 0 to 6 for a naphthalene ring and 0 to 8 for an anthracene ring, n is an integer of 1 to 7 for a naphthalene ring and 1 to 9 for an anthracene ring, and m+n is an integer of 1 to 7 for a naphthalene ring and 1 to 9 for an anthracene ring;\n20 to 40 parts by mass of [A] an epoxy resin having a structure represented by formula (1)\n20 to 50 parts by mass of [Bx] a bisphenol type epoxy resin;\n10 to 50 parts by mass of [By] an amine type epoxy resin; and\n[C] a polyamine curing agent;\nwherein [A], [Bx], and [By] are present in a combined amount of 100 parts by mass.\n2. The epoxy resin composition according to claim 1, further comprising 2 to 30 parts by mass of [Bz] a thermoplastic resin.\n3. The epoxy resin composition according to claim 1, further comprising 2 to 15 parts by mass of [D] an elastomer.\n4. The epoxy resin composition according to claim 1, wherein its complex viscosity at 80\u00b0 C. is 0.1 to 200 Pa\u00b7s.\n5. The epoxy resin composition according to claim 1, wherein in formula (1) k is 0 and m is an integer of 0 to 1, and R2 represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, acyl, halogen, nitro, cyano and substituted amino groups.\n6. The epoxy resin composition according to claim 5, wherein the amine type epoxy resin [By] is selected from tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl methane, tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenyl sulfone, triglycidylaminophenol, triglycidylaminocresol, diglycidylaniline, diglycidyltoluidine, tetraglycidylxylylenediamine, a halogen-substituted product thereof, an alkyl-substituted product thereof, and a hydrogenated product thereof.\n8. A prepreg formed by impregnating reinforcing fibers with the epoxy resin composition according to claim 1.\n9. The prepreg according to claim 8, wherein the reinforcing fibers are carbon fibers.\n10. A fiber-reinforced composite material containing reinforcing fibers and a cured product of an epoxy resin composition, wherein the epoxy resin composition is the epoxy resin composition according to claim 1.\n4847011 July 11, 1989 Dewhirst et al.\n4882370 November 21, 1989 Jordan\n5985431 November 16, 1999 Oosedo\n20110184091 July 28, 2011 Mizuki et al.\n20140309337 October 16, 2014 Nagano et al.\n2333010 June 2011 EP\n1-132541 May 1989 JP\n9-194571 July 1997 JP\n11-302412 November 1999 JP\nWO 2010\/035859 April 2010 WO\nWO 2013\/099862 July 2013 WO\nInternational Search Report issued in PCT\/JP2014\/069550, dated Oct. 21, 2014.\nWritten Opinion issued in PCT\/JP2014\/069550, dated Oct. 21, 2014.\nExtended European Search Report, dated Jan. 31, 2017, for European Application No. 14830258.1.\nFiled: Jul 24, 2014\nDate of Patent: May 8, 2018\nAssignee: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. (Tokyo)\nInventors: Maki Nagano (Nagoya), Ayako Fuse (Nagoya), Nobuyuki Tomioka (Nagoya)\nPrimary Examiner: Michael J Feely\nCurrent U.S. Class: Process Of Forming A Composition Of A Solid Polymer Or Solid Polymer Forming System By Admixing A Product In The Form Of A Surface Coated, Impregnated, Encapsulated, Or Surface Modified Fiber, Sheet, Particle, Or Web, With A Material; Or Composition Which Is The Result Of Said Admixing (523\/200)\nInternational Classification: B32B 27\/38 (20060101); C08J 5\/24 (20060101); C08L 63\/00 (20060101); C08G 59\/24 (20060101); C08G 59\/28 (20060101); C08G 59\/38 (20060101); C08G 59\/50 (20060101); C08G 59\/32 (20060101);","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Best (And Worst) Commercials Airing During Super Bowl LIII\nposted by R.J. Johnson - @rickerthewriter - Feb 3, 2019\nIt's Super Bowl Sunday, which means everyone is on the edge of their seat, waiting for all the action to unfold on their screens. We're talking about, of course, the commercials.\nFor many, the commercials airing during the Super Bowl are just as (if not more so), important to them than the game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Monday's are just reserved for Monday-morning quarterbacking, it's also a great time to bond over the best and worst commercials that aired during the game.\nAfter all, thanks to the Super Bowl's enormous audience (an estimated 103 million people watched last year's game), one 30-second spot can cost more than $5 million. The price of ads have doubled over the past ten years as the event grows in viewership.\nSo here are some of the commercials you'll be talking about with your friends, family and co-workers on Monday.\nIf it feels like Alexa is everywhere now, you're probably not imagining things. But did you know the company has tried adding their virtual assistant to some of your other appliances at home? Let's just say, it didn't go well.\nAmazon enlisted several celebrities including Forest Whitaker, Harrison Ford (in an adorable battle with his dog), and Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer to test out their new products and it's safe to assume we won't be seeing them on store shelves any time soon.\nAmazon Prime Studios\nSpeaking of Amazon, another division is flaunting some of their original content. Amazon Prime Studios released a sneak peek for \"Hanna,\" an upcoming series from the streaming service set to debut in March. Amazon Prime members will have the opportunity to stream the first episode for 24 hours after the Big Game.\n(The commercial is also noteworthy for including an amazing cover of Smashing Pumpkins' \"Bullet With Butterfly Wings\" performed by Karen O.)\nThe beer company has always been at the forefront of Super Bowl commercials, with some of the most talked about commercials every year. Between the inspiring \"Halftime Speech\" by Clint Eastwood, or the Clydesdale horses racing out of the barn in a post-9\/11 tribute, you can't say that Budweiser doesn't know how to make a Super Bowl ad.\nThis year appears to be no exception with the beer company announcing that they had committed to brew their beer with 100% renewable electricity generated by wind power.\nSure, you've heard of La Croix and are probably desperately addicted to it, but did you know that there's another sparkling water company that's just as good? Bubly debuted their thirty-second spot that features singer Michael Bubl\u00e9, who is a touched confused on how you actually pronounce the sparkling water's name.\nValentine's Day is only a few days away (11 to be exact), so this is the perfect opportunity for all those single folks watching the Super Bowl at home to download a new dating app and give finding love a try. Serena Williams stars in this ad that encourages women to make the first move, in work, in love, and in life.\nThis year, the snack food company recruited Chance the Rapper to remix the Backstreet Boys's iconic song \"I Want it That Way\" in their commmercials introducing a brand new Doritos flavor \"Flamin' Hot Nacho.\"\nChristina Applegate is chaperoning some particularly unruly passengers on her way back from the grocery store. It's probably safe to say, no one will ever mess with the Emmy Award-winning actress ever again after her appearance in this commercial promoting the new M&Ms Chocolate bar.\nMichelob ULTRA and Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold\nRobots and an island getaway are the focus for the two commercials promoting Michelob Ultra and its Ultra Pure Gold brands. In the Ultra commercial, a Robot is able to beat humans at just about every activity except having friends (sad horn).\nIn the Michelob Ultra Pure Gold commercial, we're whisked away to an island paradise where Zo\u00eb Kravitz has some fun with ASMR (seriously, wear headphones while watching this one for the full effect).\nMicrosoft highlighted the power of technology in its Super Bowl ad airing this year as we follow an inspiring group of gamers who are using Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller. The nearly two minute long spot shows how Microsoft uses and designs their tech to improve the lives of disabled individuals.\nPepsi, another longtime contributor to legendary commercials that air during the Super Bowl, is back again this year with another great one. Steve Carrell, Cardi B, and Lil Jon all confront customers with the big question: \"Is Pepsi OK?\"\nThe minute-long spot achieves legendary status when Carrell attempts his impressions of Cardi B and Lil Jon.\nIf you've lived your life without ever seeing Mr. Peanut drive recklessly through suburban streets while Motley Crue is blasting on the soundtrack, I gotta tell you, you just haven't lived.\nAdding to the surreal nature of the ad is Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen who after watching Mr. Peanut tear across a construction site, remarks idly, \"And people think I'm nuts.\"\nIt's Crunch Time and Mr. Peanut is there with one of the nuttier (hah) commercials you'll see during Super Bowl LIII\nWith virtual assistants everywhere these days, it's easy to forget that those tiny electronic helpers may be going through some stuff too. An Alexa-type device (as seen here in the Pringles commercial) faces her existential dread of never knowing what it's like to combine a spicy nacho chip with a BBQ seasonings one.\nFortunately, there's always the dulcet tones of Lipps Inc to help us move on.\nThanks to a teaser released by Jeff Bridges, for one glorious moment, Lebowski Achievers across the world believed a long-awaited sequel starring a little Lebowski might be announced during Super Bowl LIII.\nAs it turned out, The Dude and Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrey Bradshaw were just looking to change up their usual. Bradshaw orders a Stella Artois instead of her customary cosmo and nods in approval when the Dude asks for a Stella instead of his White Russian.\nIt's nice to see that after all these years, the Dude still abides.\nBonus! Banned Commercials\nOf course, the other way to get a ton of press and exposure for your product during the Super Bowl is to film a totally controversial, over-the-top ad and get it rejected by the committee.\nDevour Bites debuted a particularly.... spicy... commercial for fans of their ready-to-eat meals. It's one of those things you really have to see to believe.\nA cannabis company was also denied airtime by CBS for their commercial about the benefits of medical marijuana.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Farewill Lynch, Hamilton\nScott Weaver\n12\/18\/07 at 12:00 AM\nIt was nearly 7pm, time for one of the year's last City Council meetings to begin, and the crowd hushed in anticipation. Four councilors sat on the dais. The fifth, Kevin Lynch, was nowhere in sight.\nMayor David Brown looked at the audience and said, \"You're all quiet, but Kevin's not here yet.\" He then let a little smile play across his face. \"Everyone should clap when he comes in.\"\nSoon after, Lynch walked in to a smattering of applause.\nGone, but not soon forgotten: Kevin Lynch and Kendra Hamilton. City Council meetings are liable to be more boring without thee!\nApplause for Lynch and Vice Mayor Kendra Hamilton will soon die down for good. Both are ending their terms on City Council\u2014Monday night was their final regular meeting\u2014to be replaced by Holly Edwards and Satyendra Huja.\nCouncil will be the poorer for not having Hamilton and Lynch perched on its dais. Who but Lynch, we ask you, will pick apart every detail of an issue until it has somehow magically transformed into another issue? And if, by chance, someone steps into that role in the new Council, who, if not Hamilton, will shoot that person brief but exasperated glances as the monologue roles on?\nLynch will be missed for his seemingly effortless ability to spin an aphorism out of a long discussion, such as this one he whipped on Council at the end of a debate over draconian punishments for speeders: \"In Saudi Arabia you can be stoned for adultery, but people still do it.\" To which Brown shook his head and replied, \"Kevin, we're going to miss you on Council.\"\nThat's for sure. And Council will also miss Hamilton, who in her four years managed to steer the wonkiest of discussions back to how decisions made late on Monday nights would affect the citizenry of Charlottesville. From her seat to the left of Brown and behind her ever-present Mac laptop, Hamilton raised important questions on everything from the proposed surveillance cameras on the Downtown Mall to who will really benefit from a new YMCA.\nBut some might not miss the two as much as the rest of us. For example, county officials probably won't shed too many tears at Lynch's departure, since he was the most consistent voice to regularly point out the county's shortcomings, especially on transportation and infrastructure issues.\nAnd those who choose to use the public comment time at each Council meeting to lob firebombs at the councilors will probably be happy to see Hamilton go. With regularity, she was the one councilor who chose not to grin and bear misconstrued facts and out-right falsehoods embedded in accusations, who took the time allotted for councilors' responses to straighten out the weak arguments of the poor saps.\nSo step up, Edwards and Huja. To stay awake during late night Council meetings, C-VILLE needs some sharp tongues to fill the void Lynch and Hamilton will leave behind.\nC-VILLE welcomes news tips from readers. Send them to news@c-ville.com.\nBorn gentle [December 14]\nYou've got a friend in Virginia [December 19]\nOne giant leap: 50 years after moon landing, UVA students build their own spacecraft\nBy Matt\tWeyrich\t| LEAVE A COMMENT\nJuly 20, 1969. It's one of the most significant dates in human history, and the groundbreaking event occurred almost 240,000 miles away from our home planet. American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to ever set foot on the moon that day, marking the culmination\nIn brief: Lynching memorial installed, ICE threatens with fines, Jim Ryan's big bucks, and more\nHistory of lynching acknowledged In Court Square, Albemarle County's seat of justice, a memorial was installed July 12 to commemorate a historic injustice\u2014the lynching of a black man on that date in 1898. A mob of white people pulled John Henry James from a train near what is now Farmington\nThe jury is out: Judge agrees councilors have immunity in Confederate statue case\nFive current and former city councilors can breathe a little easier now that a judge has ruled they aren't personally liable for their votes to remove two Confederate statues downtown. Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Richard Moore penned a letter to the opposing legal teams in Monument Fund\nLife plus 419 years: Judge goes with jury recommendation in Fields case\nBy Lisa\tProvence\t| LEAVE A COMMENT\nAfter a four-hour hearing July 15 in the cramped room temporarily housing Charlottesville Circuit Court, a judge handed down the same sentence recommended by the jury that found James Alex Fields, Jr. guilty of murder and maiming last December: life plus 419 years in prison. Self-proclaimed\nA green dream: City Council passes ambitious goal for carbon neutrality\nThe City of Charlottesville has set a plan in motion to reduce its carbon footprint\u2014and it's not messing around. On June 24, City Council unanimously approved a proposal to curtail carbon emissions by 45 percent over the next 11 years and achieve an end goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. It's\nMuzzled: Free speech wall creator shuts down\nDuring its heyday, the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression was known for calling out censorship with its Muzzle awards and for launching the Downtown Mall's Free Speech Wall in 2006, where luminaries like John Grisham and Dahlia Lithwick turned out to chalk the first\nOne way: Wintergreen wants an emergency exit\nBy Samantha\tBaars\t| LEAVE A COMMENT\nThere's only one way in and one way out of Wintergreen, where residents and the local fire department have called for a second emergency exit for more than a decade, and where the topography is strikingly similar to that of Gatlinburg, Tennessee\u2014the site of the November 2016 inferno that killed\nIn brief: VSP whites out, Queen of Virginia sues, Hoos win World Cup, and more\u2026\nState police redact\u2014heavily Natalie Jacobsen, a reporter who has written for C-VILLE, has been trying to get the Virginia State Police to release its August 12, 2017, operations plan for almost two years under the Freedom of Information Act. She seemed close May 22, when a Charlottesville judge\nIn brief: Vapers' vapors, Bird scooters scoot, (a different) Bellamy joins race, and more\nIt's the (new) law July 1 not only heralds the start of another hot summer, but it's also when new laws go into effect. Things you were doing legally on June 30 (ahem, 20-year-old vapers) are now against the law. And sometimes vice versa (hello, happy hour). Nicotine users: Virginia bumps the\nGround-ed: UVA considers requiring second-years to live on campus\nEvery college student knows it's coming. Do it right, and you're securing an enjoyable experience for two semesters of your college career. Mess it up, and you may be looking at a 12-month sentence of living with that guy who never learned how to do the dishes. Signing that first lease, even if\nGoing it alone: Charlottesville Tomorrow dumps Progress, broadens mission\nWhen Charlottesville Tomorrow began in 2005, it was one of the first nonprofit, local news orgs in the country. Its mission was so narrow\u2014land use, community design, transportation\u2014that another local weekly called it a \"growth watchdog.\" The online publication broadened its name recognition and\nPlea denied: James Fields gets life behind bars for car attack\nJames Alex Fields Jr. sat before the judge, his thick, black hair grown just long enough to touch the collar of his black-and-white striped jumpsuit. The 22-year-old wore glasses, and spent most of Friday morning and early afternoon staring at the wall in front of him as the victims who were\nPaige's pay cut: New details on former council chief of staff's resignation\nPaige Rice, the former Charlottesville chief of staff and clerk of council who was indicted on felony embezzlement charges June 7, decided to resign from her post in September because her salary was reduced just two months after she received a raise and expanded role, according to documents\nWhere's McFadden? Emotional plea from family of missing teen\nThe family of Dashad, aka Sage, Smith made a moving, at times tearful request for help in finding the man last seen with the teen missing since 2012, while urging the community to not get hung up on pronouns or the name by which Smith is identified. At a June 27 press conference,\nThe Power Issue: Our annual look at C'ville's movers and shakers\nOur annual, and always subjective, look at the movers and shakers around town is a mix of stalwarts and surprises. Here's our take on the people shaping our city and county this year, for better or worse. We hope it gets you talking. Politics Nikuyah Walker Since Mayor Nikuyah Walker\nIn brief: Money flows, DP\/CTom breakup, Tracci runs, and more\nFunding cut loose Long-on-the-books redevelopment plans for Friendship Court, Southwood Mobile Home Park, and Crozet's town center got millions in funding last week. Southwood and Crozet Plaza each got a $3.2-million go-ahead from Albemarle's Board of Supervisors June 19, contingent upon\nNo free lunch: Paid parking comes to Belmont\nWhen the ParkMobile signs went up June 15, the paid parking designation caught Belmonters by surprise. Parking can be a challenge in the neighborhood, and customers at two new restaurants, Belle Coffee & Wine and No Limits Smokehouse, had been using the adjacent lots for free. Now, they'll\nThreat of ICE raids creates fear in local immigrant communities\nAlthough President Trump walked back his order to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to conduct mass roundups of migrant families in major U.S. cities over the weekend, the delay did nothing to forestall the anxiety already created in the local immigrant community. The raids were\nBuilding space: Women break into the skilled trades\nBy Carol\tDiggs\t| LEAVE A COMMENT\nAnne Lassere is the very model of a young woman whose career is about to take off. Competent, confident, poised and well-educated, the daughter of a doctor and a lawyer, she's studied sculpture and anthropology and has lived in France, where she worked as a translator. She's recently left her\nIn brief: Rice reactions, RBG ruling, TJ's party over, and more\n'Odd' indictment The felony embezzlement charge against former City Council clerk Paige Rice, 37, for an iPhone and Apple Watch valued at more than $500 has many scratching their heads. \"It seems very unusual it got to this point without a resolution,\" says attorney Scott Goodman. \"It seems","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Mengler Family Wines\nAlexander Valley AVA\nmenglerwine.com\nChris and Rita believe in working close to the land and handle all aspects of the vineyard work themselves, resulting in award-winning, expressive wines.\nFounded by husband and wife team Chris and Rita Mengler in 2014, Mengler Family Wines is an ultra-boutique winery located in Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California. The goal at Mengler Family Wines is to craft small batches of unique and compelling wines from top vineyards in the region, with the purpose of bringing the ultimate tasting experience to the market.\nChris began his career in the pharmaceutical industry, and after seeing much success over the year, he settled in the town of Healdsburg where he was surrounded by some of the most beautiful wine country in the state. It was only natural that he became interested in wine and the science behind winemaking, and he eventually started taking online winemaking classes through UC Davis. After earning his certificate, he worked a harvest before deciding to establish his own winery, Mengler Family Wines. Chris works exclusively with Sonoma County fruit and produces a range of wines including Chardonnay, Viognier, Dolcetto, Sangiovese, and his signature red wine, 'Rita's Block,' which is a true field blend of up to 18 different wine grape varieties.\nChris and Rita believe in working close to the land and handle all aspects of vineyard work and winemaking themselves, with help from family and friends - they do everything from pruning, trimming and leafing, all the way to harvesting the grapes by hand in the middle of the night. The couple only makes about 1,500 cases of wine per year, with each bottling designed to express the fruit and the terroir with minimal winemaking manipulation. All of the vineyards are 100% certified sustainable, showing Chris and Rita's commitment to being good stewards of the land and supporting practices that protect the soil, air and water - elements that breathe life, and ultimately flavor, into the grapes and wines they produce. They also use select American oak when aging their range of unique and compelling wines.\nThis month's featured wines, the Mengler 2018 Viognier and the Mengler 2017 Dolcetto, come from the Hoot Owl Creek Vineyard in Alexander Valley and the historic Alegr\u00eda Vineyards in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Hoot Owl Creek Vineyard is a gem of a property that has produced award-winning fruit for over sixty years. The vineyard only supplies fruit to a handful of top wineries in the neighboring regions. Alegr\u00eda Vineyards was part of the 1841 Sotoyome land grant, and based on public records, vines were first planted here in 1890. The vineyard is an incredible field blend with approximately 40 different varieties planted across the 26 acres. 'Alegr\u00eda' is Spanish for joy and happiness, which couldn't be more fitting, as the growers hope that drinking Alegr\u00eda Vineyard wines brings joy and happiness to your life.\nWe are happy to introduce Mengler Family Wines to our Gold Plus! Wine Club members and hope you enjoy this special selection. Cheers!\nMengler\n2017 Dolcetto\nBest of Class\n$45.00 $35.00 x 1\n2017 Sangiovese\n80 cases produced\nMap of the area\nGold Club Most popular!\nSuperb, highly-regarded California wines from the best, boutique wineries. Fascinating, hard-to-find red and white wines from our most popular Club","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"USU defeats Colorado State, 31-19, on \"Ag Day\"\n<strong>FORT COLLINS, Colo.\u2014<\/strong> It was \"Ag Day\" for the Colorado State Rams who once had the nickname Aggies when they were Colorado A&amp;M. However, it was the current Aggies of Utah State who enjoyed Ag Day the most as USU defeated the Rams, 31-19, Saturday.\nAided by a career night from senior running back Kerwynn Williams, the Aggies won their first road game of the season and got off to the best start since the 1978 season. Williams rushed a career-high 21 times for a career-high 205 yards and two touchdowns.\n\"You've got to look at the offensive line first because they were opening up big holes for me all night, and setting it up so I could make those runs. It all started with them,\" Williams said. \"I think Chuckie made some good reads in the read option, which allowed me to do that. The defense had to respect him and I felt that was huge for us tonight. We've got to do a better job on the offensive side of the ball. It was a good win. It's always tough to win on the road and I'm glad we got the victory tonight.\"\nWilliams' first score of the game came on a 26-yard scamper up the middle with just less than 10 minutes remaining in the opening quarter. USU added a Josh Thompson field goal near the end of the first quarter as the Aggies continued their streak of holding opponents scoreless during the first 15 minutes.\nThe Aggies continued to control the game throughout the second quarter, as Colorado State struggled to move the ball against the USU defense. Midway through the second quarter, the Aggies were in scoring position again with a first and goal at the CSU 1-yard line.\nHowever, after three straight runs, the Aggies gained minimal yards and faced a fourth and goal situation. That's when Matt Austin stepped up.\nThe senior receiver, who had been held to only two receptions in each of the past two games, hauled in a jump ball on the corner fade to put USU up 17-0 with 7:14 remaining in the first half.\nAustin had a career-high tying six receptions for 75 yards and that score. Austin looked like he was going to add another TD with less than a minute remaining in the opening half, but he fumbled into the end zone well fighting for the goal line. Colorado State took over on the touchback and ran out the clock to end the half.\nIn the second half, CSU tried to make it interesting as they scored a pair of field goals off of two Chuckie Keeton interceptions. The sophomore QB finally looked his age as he completed 23-of-30 passes for only 178 yards, one touchdown, and the two picks. He also rushed 12 times for 38 yards.\nFollowing the Rams' second field goal, Williams put the momentum back on USU's side as he erupted up the middle for a 58-yard TD with 42 seconds remaining in the third quarter.\n\"It's definitely frustrating to turn the ball over three times. We can't do that as an offense. It puts our defense in a bad position. It gives them a short field for their offense to work with, and it's just all bad,\" Williams said. \"Our defense is good. They bow up everytime they are put into a situation with their backs against the wall. Every time we turned the ball over, they didn't score a touchdown so our defense did a good job of stopping them in that aspect and keeping the game going in our favor.\"\nTrailing 24-6, Colorado State finally broke through for its first touchdown when Garrett Grayson connected with Dominique Vinson on a 4-yard pass to the back of the end zone on fourth down. Following a failed 2-point conversion, USU still led, 24-12.\nSophomore running back Joe Hill made sure the Rams didn't pull off an amazing comeback similar to last season's 35-34 debacle in Logan. After the Aggie offense drove down the field again, Hill carried it in from 15-yards out for his fourth touchdown of the season.\n\"I thought the kids executed and made some big plays when they had to make plays \u2013 especially when Colorado State answered and we answered right back,\" USU head coach Gary Andersen said. \"I'm very proud of the kids. They played well. They've got a lot to do to get better, but this is big victory for this football program.\"\nThe Rams were able to add one more score late in the game, but the Aggies easily held on for the 12 point victory. As a team, USU outgained the Rams, 440-331, though the 331 was nearly 100 more yards than the Aggies have been giving up on the season.\nUSU will now return home from its two-game road trip to take on UNLV for the Aggies Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 29. That game is scheduled to kickoff at 6 p.m.\n<em>Photos by Curtis Ripplinger<\/em>\nPosted in USUTagged Aggies, Chuckie Keeton, Colorado State, Colorado State Rams, Csu, Football, Fort Collins, Gary Andersen, Joe Hill, Kerwynn Williams, Matt Austin, Rams, USU, Utah State Aggies","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Pakistan Security Brief\nTTP infighting has had negative impact on peace talks; TTP says it is still serious about pursuing peace talks; Karachi judge asks police to file charges against FBI agent; U.S., Pakistan reaffirm commitment to improving bilateral relations; Pakistan's Prime Minister meets with Iran's Supreme Leader, President during two-day visit; Firing between Indian and Pakistani security forces across LoC takes place over two days; Intelligence officials warn that PTI protests could be target for terrorist attack; Interior Minister praises peaceful PTI protestors; Suicide bomber targeting IDPs kills five in Peshawar; IED blast injures four in Peshawar; North Waziristan administration imposes indefinite curfew; IED blast kills four security forces personnel in Mir Ali, North Waziristan; Armed clashes between local groups kills five in Bannu; IED kills one soldier in Bajaur; Gunmen set fire to NATO truck in Jamrud, Khyber; Militants throw bomb at check post in Khuzdar, Balochistan, injuring 19; Police arrest five alleged terrorists in Multan; Ishaq Dar says IMF agrees to release of $550 million loan tranche; Pakistan opposes creation of a new permanent seat on UN Security Council; Sunni Ittehad Council members protest Geo\/Jang news group, support military in Karachi.\nTTP Peace Talks\nAccording to a Monday article in The News, infighting within the TTP has had a negative impact on peace talks between TTP negotiators and the government. One unnamed government source said that members of the government-nominated negotiating committee could not visit the tribal areas in the midst of violent clashes. TTP committee member Maulana Yousuf Shah alleged that the government is intentionally delaying the second round of peace talks as it prepares for military operations in the region.[1]\nAccording to a Monday article in the Express Tribune, Azam Tariq Mehsud, a member of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Political Shura and the group's chief in South Waziristan, stated that the TTP is still serious about pursuing peace talks with the government, but that the date and venue for the next round of talks will be decided only when the government and the army are \"on the same page.\"[2]\nU.S.-Pakistan Relations\nOn Saturday, a judge in Karachi asked the police to file formal charges against the FBI agent arrested at Jinnah International Airport for attempting to carry ammunition and knives onto a domestic flight. FBI agent Joel Cox was released on bail, but is expected to appear in court on May 19.[3]\nOn Friday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador William Burns stated that Pakistan and the U.S. have reaffirmed their commitment to improving bilateral relations and continuing cooperation that will help ensure security and stability in the region. Ambassador Burns met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, and Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif during his visit, where they discussed the situation following the withdrawal of U.S. and allied troops and matters relating to the Afghan peace and reconciliation process.[4]\nIran-Pakistan Relations\nOn Monday, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran, where the two leaders discussed historic relations between Iran and Pakistan. The Supreme Leader added that he had \"full confidence\" that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would work with Iran to enhance relations between the two countries and encourage development within the region. Prime Minister Sharif also met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during his two-day visit to Iran. On Sunday, Sharif and Rouhani agreed to continue the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project after Sharif expressed his determination to resolve all matters hindering the implementation of the project. The two leaders also restated their commitment to increasing trade between Iran and Pakistan. Lastly, Prime Minister Sharif stated that Pakistan would cooperate with Iran to eliminate Jaish al Adl, the militant group that kidnapped five Iranian soldiers in February.[5]\nIndia-Pakistan Relations\nA Monday article in the Express Tribune reported that firing from Indian forces has continued for the second day at the Bhattal Sector of the Line of Control (LoC). On Sunday, Indian forces used small arms and mortars to fire across the border, after which Pakistani troops responded. Firing continued through the night and into Monday. The firing between Indian and Pakistani security forces is the fourth ceasefire violation in the last three weeks. Military officials within Pakistan's army have lodged a protest with Indian authorities over the ceasefire violation.[6]\nPTI Protests\nOn Saturday, intelligence officials warned law enforcement agencies in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Punjab that the May 11 rally planned by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could be the possible target of a terrorist attack. According to an article in The News, some unnamed groups of the TTP allegedly planned to target the rally in Islamabad.[7]\nOn Sunday, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan applauded PTI protestors for demonstrating a \"sense of responsibility\" during the May 11 rally in Islamabad. PTI supporters held a protest against the alleged vote rigging in last year's general elections. Khan expressed his satisfaction over security arrangements made ahead of the rally, adding that the lack of incident from either the PTI or the government demonstrated \"political maturity and open-heartedness.\" Two other political parties, the Awami Muslim League (AML) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), joined the PTI in the anti-government protests that took place in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Chief of the PTI, Imran Khan, demanded the formation of a new Election Commission to review election outcomes in four constituencies.[8]\nA Friday article in the Long War Journal highlighted the presence of foreign fighters from Pakistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Russia who have been killed or captured during security operations in Yemen.[9]\nOn Sunday, an armed militant wearing a suicide vest fired on crowds in Peshawar's Shahibagh stadium. After security forces responded with retaliatory fire, the bomber detonated his explosives inside the stadium, killing at least five and injuring 14. The blast also destroyed part of a nearby mosque. According to an article in the Express Tribune, the bomber targeted a registration camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Khyber agency's Tirah Valley.[10]\nOn Saturday, an improvised explosive device (IED) outside a local trader's house injured four people in the Kohati Gate area of Peshawar. A similar article in The News reported that the blast injured six.[11]\nOn Friday, an IED exploded at the Khyber Super Market near Qayyum Stadium in Peshawar Cantonment. However, the blast did not cause any casualties or damage.[12]\nOn Saturday, administration officials in North Waziristan imposed an indefinite curfew following an IED attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy that killed nine FC personnel.[13]\nOn Sunday, an IED blast injured at least four security forces personnel near the Khajuri check post in Mir Ali, North Waziristan.[14]\nOn Monday, unknown militants threw a hand grenade outside a medical college in Dera Ismail Khan, killing a security guard.[15]\nOn Sunday, an armed clash between two local groups killed five people and injured one in the Soorangi area of Bannu.[16]\nOn Sunday, an IED blast killed one paramilitary soldier and injured four others in the Katkot area of Bajaur agency, near the Afghan border.[17]\nOn Saturday, gunmen set on fire a truck carrying NATO supplies in the Jamrud area of Khyber agency. The gunmen intercepted a convoy of trucks that were en route to Afghanistan.[18]\nOn Friday, an IED blast planted near the Arbab Complex injured one person in Khuzdar district, Balochistan.[19]\nOn Sunday, armed militants reportedly threw a hand-held bomb at a police check post in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, injuring at least 19.[20]\nOn Sunday, unknown gunmen fired on a Levies check post in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, killing two.[21]\nOn Monday, members of a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused three bombs found near a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpost in Chaman, Balochistan.[22]\nOn Monday, unknown gunmen killed Navy officer Ghulam Akbar, from Jhang district in Punjab, in Karachi's Karsaz area. Police sources said the attack appeared to be \"sectarian motivated,\" whereas media sources said the killing was possibly the result of a failed robbery.[23]\nOn Saturday, members of a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused a 100-kilogram IED found outside a police training center in Baldia Town, Karachi.[24]\nOn Saturday, police arrested five alleged terrorists for recording a video of the central jail in Multan, Punjab, along with engaging in other \"suspicious activities.\" According to the police officer, the terrorists were part of a group led by Qari Imran, who is part of the TTP in North Waziristan.[25]\nOn Saturday, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the release of the fourth tranche of $550 million under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Jeffrey Franks, the IMF's mission chief for Pakistan, added that although Pakistan's economic reform program is on track, Pakistan should be wary of rising inflation. Representatives also agreed to a budget framework for the following year, which will reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), down from 5.8% from this year's GDP.[26]\nAccording to a Friday article in the Express Tribune, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Masoon Khan stated at the United Nations Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council Reform that Pakistan \"opposes the creation [of a] new permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).\"[27]\nOn Friday, members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) held a demonstration in support of the army in front of the New Memon mosque in Karachi. Participants protested against the Jang media group and allegations made by the family of journalist Hamid Mir that the ISI was responsible for the assassination attempt on Mir. Members of the Mohajir Quami Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) also protested in front of Jang's office.[28]\n[1] Ahmad Hassan, \"TTP infighting delays resumption of talks,\" The News, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-2-249632-TTP-infighting-delays-resumption-of-talks\n[2] Zulfiqar Ali, \"Peace initiative: TTP says serious in pursuing talks,\" Express Tribune, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/707253\/peace-initiative-ttp-says-serious-in-pursuing-talks\/\n[3] Adil Jawad, \"Pakistan court asks police to charge FBI agent,\" Associated Press, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/hosted.ap.org\/dynamic\/stories\/A\/AS_FBI_AGENT_DETAINED?SITE=SCAND&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT\n[4] Mariana Baabar and Shakeel Anjum, \"Pakistan, US reiterate commitment to improve ties,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-13-30259-Pakistan,-US-reiterate-commitment-to-improve-ties\n[5] \"Nawaz Sharif meets Ayatollah Khamenei,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105817\/nawaz-sharif-meets-ayatollah-khamenei\n[6] \"Ceasefire violation: Indian forces fire across LoC for second day,\" Express Tribune, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/707370\/ceasefire-violation-indian-forces-fire-across-loc-for-second-day\/. \"Line of Control: Army lodges protest against ceasefire violation,\" Express Tribune, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/707268\/line-of-control-army-lodges-protest-against-ceasefire-violation\/\n[7] Shakeel Anjum, \"Govt issues attack warning,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-13-30266-Govt-issues-attack-warning\n[8] Amir Wasim, \"Nisar lauds PTI workers' attitude,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105682\/nisar-lauds-pti-workers-attitude\n[9] Bill Roggio and Oren Adaki, \"Pakistani, Algerian, French al Qaeda fighters killed or captured during Yemeni operation,\" Long War Journal, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.longwarjournal.org\/archives\/2014\/05\/pakistani_algerian_f.php\n[10] Zahir Shah Sherazi, \"Blast in Peshawar kills five, wounds 14,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105613\/blast-in-peshawar-kills-five-wounds-14. Riaz Ahmed, \"At least 4 killed, 11 injured in Peshawar suicide blast,\" Express Tribune, May 11, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/707034\/8-injured-in-peshawar-blast\/\n[11] \"Blast in Peshawar injures four,\" Dawn, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105446\/blast-in-peshawar-injures-four. \"Peshawar: 6 injured in Kohati Gate blast,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/article-147279-Six-injured-in-Peshawar-blast-\n[12] \"Bomb blast rocks market in Peshawar Cantonment,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-2-249297-Bomb-blast-rocks-market-in-Peshawar-Cantonment\n[13] \"Indefinite curfew imposed in NWA,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-13-30254-Indefinite-curfew-imposed-in-NWA\n[14] Zahir Shah Sherazi, \"IED blast in N Waziristan wounds four security personnel,\" Dawn, May 11, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105611\/ied-blast-in-n-waziristan-wounds-four-security-personnel\n[15] \"One killed in Dera Ismail Khan blast,\" The News, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/article-147422-One-killed-in-Dera-Ismail-Khan-blast\n[16] \"Armed clash leaves 5 dead, 1 injured in Bannu,\" Express Tribune, May 11, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/707037\/armed-clash-leaves-5-dead-1-injured-in-bannu\/\n[17] \"Roadside bomb kills soldier in Bajaur Agency,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105619\/roadside-bomb-kills-soldier-in-bajaur-agency\n[18] \"Gunmen torch Nato container in Jamrud,\" Dawn, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105450\/gunmen-torch-nato-container-in-jamrud\n[19] \"One injured in Khuzdar bomb blast,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-13-30269-One-injured-in-Khuzdar-bomb-blast\n[20] Syed Ali Shah, \"Blast wounds at least 19 in Khuzdar,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105629\/blast-wounds-at-least-19-in-khuzdar\n[21] \"Attack on Levies checkpost kills two personnel in Khuzdar,\" Dawn, May 11, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105609\/attack-on-levies-checkpost-kills-two-personnel-in-khuzdar\n[22] \"Three bombs defused in Chaman,\" The News, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/article-147416-Three-bombs-defused-in-Chaman\n[23] \"Gunmen kill Pakistan Navy cook in Karachi,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105811\/gunmen-kill-pakistan-navy-official-in-karachi\n[24] \"BDS defuses 50kg bomb outside Karachi police training centre,\" Express Tribune, May 11, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/707032\/bds-defuses-50kg-explosive-device-outside-karachi-police-training-centre\/\n[25] \"Five 'terrorists' arrested in Multan,\" Geo News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.geo.tv\/article-147309-Five-terrorists-arrested-in-Multan\n[26] Kalbe Ali, \"IMF to release $550m by June 1,\" Dawn, May 12, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105510\/imf-to-release-550m-by-june-1. \"IMF says Pakistan economy on track but inflation looms,\" Dawn, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1105455\/imf-says-pakistan-economy-on-track-but-inflation-looms. Shahbaz Rana, \"Pakistan, IMF agree on budget framework,\" Express Tribune, May 11, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/706960\/pakistan-imf-agree-on-budget-framework\/\n[27] \"Pakistan opposes creation of new permanent seats at UNSC,\" Express Tribune, May 9, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/706346\/pakistan-opposes-creation-of-new-permanent-seats-at-unsc\/\n[28] \"Pro-army rallies held,\" The News, May 10, 2014. Available at: http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-13-30253-Pro-army-rallies-held\nKaren Schwindt","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"As family historians, we focus on surnames to reveal our direct line and then we focus on other surnames to branch out from the main trunk of our tree and so on, the branches become more numerous, all dependent upon another surname.\nThe forename however can be an interesting tool to help family historians make connections between people in all sorts of ways.\nMost of us will be aware of naming patterns in families, an example is first son named after father, first daughter after mother etc this pattern is typical in families from the earliest records. It is not an absolute but nevertheless gives a useful general guide to how things work.\nWe can use both the forename and birth date to see if there is a 'missing' child, i.e the oldest son is Charles born two years after the marriage date, the father is John. That would prompt us to look for a child John who was born before Charles, in this way you can sometimes suggest the possible parents for people who have your surname and are 'floaters', e.g they may live in the same village but you are uncertain who the parents are. OK, so there are no absolutes using forenames but it's a possible starting point.\nAt some point, all of us hit the brickwall, where we are unable to reliably say who the previous generation were, one useful set of clues to help unwrap the problem are forename patterns.\nLet us give you an example of what we mean. John was born c.1750, we have a direct line running to the present day but no idea who his parents were. His children had a forename cluster of George, Henry, James and Charles repeated over six generations. His oldest son is called George.\nThere are a number of possible avenues, all forename related for us to follow.\nSince the first born is called George, look in the parish and surrounding parishes for a George Banting, as John may well have named his first born son after his father.\nDon't forget to look across county boundaries if the parish is on the cusp of a county i.e within a couple of days walk\nLook at all instances of the surname and related baptisms to search for the same cluster of names, do not ignore those that are further afield, even though they may be many instances of the surname in the parish, John may have migrated from elsewhere being part of a more distant family.\nIt may be that the forename patterns, combined with say occupation patterns reinforce the possibility of likely family connections.\nIn the case of John, the forename patterns found in the parishes around him contained a lot of Thomas's and Samuel's and there were none in John's family or those of his descendants, neither were there any George, Henry or Charles in their cluster, so maybe it was time to cast the net further afield\nSpreading the net further, into neighbouring counties, revealed the same forename cluster with the same surname and the same occupation as John and his family, that of tailor, allied to it.\nNot conclusive of course but opening up a completely new avenue of research. John, we now believe was born in an adjacent county and migrated to live amongst others who shared his surname but were not his direct family. This presents us with further research options around these two previously unconnected family groups.\nWe also had fun as part of a one name study, mapping the instances of the name. This revealed those all important clusters and led us to possible new connections. For a one name study it has proved to be a very useful tool to show possible relationships between different groups who share a surname but who are not necessarily related. Such an exercise could easily be applied to a single family. Seeing how the forename pattern changes over time is also an interesting exercise.\nSo in conclusion, use forenames to open up possible new avenues of research, a different way of thinking and to reveal those intriguing connections\nRelated categories About Us, RESOURCES, TOOLKIT\n\u2190 Research Notes Collect Curate and Citate\nHave you got Plantagenet Ancestors? \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Brendon Urie verbally attacks Donald Trump After Learning He played His Song At Tulsa Rally!\nAjenifuja Adetokunbo\nThe Panic! At The Disco artist disapproves of the current POTUS utilizing his music! After Donald Trump played High Hopes at his convention in Tulsa, Brendon Urie didn't stop for a second to make it clear that he isn't permitted to do that!\nIndeed, he requested that he quit utilizing his track, and didn't keep anything down when he pummeled the disputable president.\nClearly, Urie isn't a supporter and he would prefer not be related with the Donald or his battle in any capacity.\nThat being stated, yesterday he tweeted: 'Dear Trump Campaign, F**k you. You're not invited. Stop playing my song. No thanks, Brendon Urie, Panic! At The Disco and company. Dear Everyone Else. Donald Trump represents nothing we stand for. The highest hope we have is voting this monster out in November. Please do your part.'\nBrendon then continued to interface his devotees to HeadCount, a site intended to support voter enlistment just as chipping in.\nThis isn't the first run through a craftsman requests that Donald Trump quits playing their music at his meetings and different occasions as an approach to make their absence of help clear.\nIndeed, Urie joins an entirely not insignificant rundown of vocalists not having any desire to be related with the POTUS.\nREAD ALSO: Netflix fans are divided over new series\nBeforehand, Tom Petty's family additionally communicated their resentment regarding utilizing the late craftsman's music like that.\nREAD ALSO: The Wendy's is on Fire Following The Death of Reyshard Brooks\nIn an announcement discharged on Twitter, his widow and little girls composed: 'Trump was in no way authorized to use the song to further his campaign that leaves too many Americans behind. Tom wrote this song [I Won't Back Down] for the underdog, the common man, for EVERYONE\u2026.We believe in America and in democracy. But Donald Trump's not representing the noble ideas of either. Concurrently, we have issued an official cease and desist notice to the Trump campaign.'\nCourt Agreed To Bill Cosby's Appeal, Wife Breaks Her Silence\nHow We Plan To Tackle Flooding In Lagos State\nWooyoung \u2013 Bio, Net Worth, Age, Facts, Real Name, Family, Girlfriend, Ethnicity, Boy Band, Wiki, Salary, Career, Siblings, Height, Weight, Zodiac\nRichard Coles \u2013 Bio, Net Worth, Personal Life, Partner, Sexuality, Age, Family, Religion, Nationality, Facts, Career, Salary, Books, Parents, Wiki","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Crime Justice United Kingdom United States\nJailed British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell says the infamous photo of the British prince was faked and Jeffrey Epstein was murdered\nGhislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite convicted of trafficking underage girls for notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has claimed that a photo purporting to show Prince Andrew with his young sexual-assault accuser, Virginia Giuffre, is fake.\n\"I have no memory of them meeting, and I don't think the picture is real,\" Maxwell said in a jailhouse interview with British broadcaster Jeremy Kyle. \"It's a fake. I don't believe it's real for a second. In fact, I'm sure it's not.\"\nExcerpts from the interview, which show Maxwell talking by telephone from a federal prison in Florida, were released this weekend. The UK's TalkTV aired the full interview on Monday.\nMaxwell added that she's only seen photocopies of the infamous image, which appears to show Prince Andrew with his arm around the bare midriff of Giuffre, then 17, and Maxwell smiling in the background.\nAndrew also has questioned the authenticity of the photo, which was allegedly taken at Maxwell's London home in March 2001, and claimed that he had no recollection of meeting Giuffre. Then known as Virginia Roberts, Giuffre alleged that Epstein trafficked her and forced her to have sex with his friends, including three encounters with the Duke of York.\nEpstein was found dead in his cell at a Manhattan jail in August 2019 as he waited trial on sex trafficking charges.\nHis death was ruled a suicide, but Maxwell, who had a relationship with him, said she does not believe that.\nIn the interview for Talk TV's Jeremy Kyle Live: Ghislaine Behind Bars, she said: \"I believe that he was murdered. I was shocked.\"\n\"Then I wondered how it had happened because as far as I was concerned, he was going to\u2026 I was sure he was going to appeal. And I was sure he was covered under the non-prosecution agreement.\n\"But I wasn't in the indictment. I wasn't mentioned. I wasn't even one of the co-conspirators.\nAndrew was stripped of his royal patronages and honorary military titles last year, after agreeing to pay an undisclosed sum to charity to settle Giuffre's civil lawsuit. However, he has never admitted guilt, and he's reportedly seeking to get the civil settlement overturned by the court.\nLast November, Giuffre dropped a separate lawsuit against Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz, another Epstein-related person whom she had accused of sexual assault. She said in a statement that she may have erred in identifying Dershowitz as one of the men who assaulted her.\nSource TalkTV\/Reuters\/RT\nInGhislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre\nPrevious post Warm Reception\nNext post Sweden's NATO Hopes Dims\nFormer FBI agent involved in the investigation of Donald Trump's ties to Russia charged with working for a Russian oligarch Former...\nLunar New Year Shooter Kills Self\n72 year old suspect killed himself with a single bullet after SWAT teams cornered him hiding in a van The...\nBig Blind Corporation\nIndia blocks BBC's hit piece documentary from airing that tags Indian PM Narendra Modi to a bloody and fatal ethnic...\nPrevious post:Warm Reception\nNext post:Sweden's NATO Hopes Dims","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Our HistoryTannwen Mount2021-08-22T18:12:55-04:00\nHistory of Terhune Orchards\nTerhune Orchards was purchased by Gary and Pam Mount in 1975. At the time, the farm consisted of 55 acres of apple and peach trees, a few pear trees, and a 1930s farm store called The Apple House where apples and cider were sold in September and October.\nThe Mounts bought the farm after spending three years in the Peace Corps. The couple had been inspired by the work they did on a small island of about 400 people in Micronesia. While Pam taught the children of the community, Gary helped the island residents learn about agricultural practices and water management, becoming an expert on coconut cultivation.\nWhen they returned to New Jersey after traveling the world, they began a five-year search for a place with the same sense of community they experienced in Micronesia. They found it in Terhune Orchards!\nThe farm had been owned by the Terhune family for two generations. Because the Mounts were new to the farming business, they kept the more established Terhune name. In 1985, they bought the Van Kirk Road orchard and planted apple trees with Pick Your Own in mind. Over the next 45 years, Terhune Orchards evolved from a small tree farm into a highly diversified 250-acre farm with more than 50 varieties of crops, a winery, an expanded farm store, education programs and a wealth of farm activities for the whole family all year round.\nThe interest in growing grapes for wine started with the next generation of the farm family. One of Gary and Pam's daughters, Tannwen, returned to the farm after living in Northern California and encouraged the family to expand into the winery business.The vineyard has now expanded to almost 10 acres of vines and 16 varieties of wines, including three varieties made with our own apple cider.\nThe Mounts have modernized the farm, replanted the orchards with more productive varieties, initiated soil conservation measures and added improvements like trickle irrigation. Throughout the years, despite continual growth and changes, the Mounts have remained focused on the community and creating a welcoming space for the public. Open year-round, the farm is beautiful in all seasons with gardens, farmyard attractions and annual farm festivals that have now become traditions for generations of families.\nThe Mount Family\nToday, Terhune Orchards is a thriving diverse agriculture operation and a popular tourist destination, proudly run by Gary and Pam, along with their daughters Reuwai and Tannwen. Their son, Mark, is a U.S. Army sergeant who has served three tours of duty in Afghanistan and is now stationed in Georgia with his family. The Mount grandchildren are familiar faces at the farm and participate in many of the activities that make up daily farm life.\nFarming has always been a part of Gary's life. He grew up on a large apple farm, Mount Farms, on Route 1 in West Windsor, which his family sold in the early 1960s. Ironically, Pam grew up on Terhune Road in Princeton. She and Gary started dating while attending Princeton High School. Pam went to college in Ohio, studying art and education. Gary went to Princeton University. They were married in 1967, just prior to serving three years in Micronesia while in the Peace Corps.\nTheir first daughter, Reuwai, was three years old and Tannwen was on the way when they moved to Terhune Orchards. Their son, Mark, arrived in 1978.\nTannwen works full-time at the farm and lives in the farmhouse on Van Kirk Road with her husband, Jim, and their children, Becket, Clayton and Hadley. Tannwen focuses on the retail side of Terhune operations, managing the Apple Corps staff, events and marketing as well as developing education programs. Jim is a teacher at Montgomery High School. Reuwai, her husband, Mike, and their daughters, Maya, Sasha and Tess, live across from the farm on Van Kirk Road. Reuwai's background is in science, and after working as a science teacher, she returned to the farm full-time. She concentrates on the growing side of Terhune operations, improving our sustainability in the orchards and fields and managing over 50 different crops. Mike teaches at the Lawrenceville School. Son Mark is a staff sergeant in the Army currently stationed in Ft. Benning, Georgia, with his wife, Vicky, and children, Madison and Wyatt.\nAccomplishments and Accolades\nIn 2018, the Mount Family was honored as the \"Vegetable Grower of the Year\" by the New Jersey State Board at the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture and New Jersey Vegetable Growers Association convention. They were recognized for their many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the agricultural community.\nThe New Jersey Wine Competition has awarded Terhune's Blueberry Wine with its Governor's Cup for best fruit wine. Our Harvest Blue, Blossom White and Just Peachy wines have also won gold medals.\nThe family is known for hosting farm tours for local, state, national and international organizations. In recent years, extension educators from across the U.S. and Canada toured Terhune Orchards to glean wisdom through their 45+ years of production.\nThe Mount family has long been committed to service and has served in many positions of responsibility over the years. Most recently Reuwai was voted president of the Mercer County Board of Agriculture, a position her father has held in the past. Tannwen is past president of the New Jersey Farmers' Direct Marketing Association. She participated in the Agricultural Leadership Development Program. Tannwen has also been vice president of her class at Princeton University since 2008.\nPam Mount is always a volunteer at heart. She was elected to Lawrence Township Town Council in 200 and served for 12 years, three years as mayor. She is known for her involvement in starting and sustaining New Jersey Agricultural Society programs, including the Agricultural Leadership Development and Farmers Against Hunger programs. She started the community group Sustainable Lawrence, which led to the state-wide Sustainable Jersey program, which she chaired for three years. Locally, she started the Lawrence Community Foundation and Lawrence Township Education Foundation.\nGary currently sits on the boards of the Howell Living History Farm, the Mercer County Agricultural Development Board, the Mercer County Soil Conservation District and the Trenton Market Growers Cooperative. He previously served on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture, as a Mercer County director for the New Jersey Farm Bureau, and as both president and vice president of the Mercer County Board of Agriculture. Gary was named National Apple Grower of the Year in 2005 by American Fruit Grower magazine, and in 2012 he was inducted into the International Fruit Tree Association Hall of Fame.\nThese positions represent a fraction of the family's involvement with agricultural and community organizations in New Jersey.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Press & News Releases\nICL In the News\nICL Store\nEarly Algae Outbreak Reported at Lake Cascade\nLaura Pinover\nJonathan Oppenheimer, External Relations Director, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 867-3505\nLaura Pinover, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 286-4780\nKeep your family, friends, and pets safe this summer\nCASCADE \u2013 With deepening droughts and summer heat settling across Idaho, Friends of Lake Cascade have reported the first seasonal algal outbreak in the Boulder Creek Arm Tributary.\nAlgal outbreaks can be toxic and harm humans, pets, and other wildlife. When outbreaks occur, officials recommend recreators restrain from drinking, swimming, or walking near water where an outbreak is occurring.\n\"This is one of the earliest outbreaks we have seen in the area,\" said Lenard Long, a Friends of Lake Cascade member. \"We need to work together to reduce contaminants in our water.\"\nHarmful bacteria from the outbreaks can create toxins when conditions are right. Last week, when this outbreak was identified, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality determined that they were not yet producing toxins. As a result, DEQ and the local health district have not yet issued a warning. However, with the upcoming holiday weekend, Idaho Conservation League would like to stress that toxins can still appear at any time during an outbreak.\n\"Given warming temperatures and dropping water levels, it's likely only a matter of time,\" noted Jonathan Oppenheimer, ICL's external relations director. \"In fact, this year's algae growth is showing up one month early.\"\nThe most common causes of algae outbreaks are excess pollutants, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, combined with warm water temperatures. Cyanobacteria is the most common form of toxic algae; it's typically a blue-green color, but can sometimes take on a reddish-brown hue. While not all algae outbreaks are harmful, ICL and public health officials advise the community and visitors alike to act cautiously when recreating this summer.\nHelp keep your family and friends safe this summer. Keep children and pets away from algal outbreaks and remember to never consume untreated water. If you notice green discolored water, call and report it to DEQ at (208) 373-0570.\nFind out more about staying safe by visiting Idaho Department of Environmental Quality's toxic algae website\nThe Idaho Conservation League works to protect the air you breathe, water you drink, and wild places you and your family love. We work to make sure our rivers are flowing and are clean enough for people and fish to thrive. ICL also works to protect our groundwater, as that's where the majority of Idahoans get their drinking water.\nFriends of Lake Cascade is an environmental conservation organization that strives to improve the quality of Lake Cascade. It is solely run by a dedicated group of volunteers who work to help people understand problems happening around the North Fork Payette River Watershed through education programs and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.\nStories of the Snake: A precious resource since time immemorial\nFrom its headwaters in eastern Idaho and Wyoming, the upper tributaries of the Snake River boast some of the best fishing on the planet. The situation is much different downriver \u2026\n50 Years for Idaho!\nThe year was 1973. A group of advocates from across the state realized that Idaho needed an effective statewide voice to advance the cause of conservation, and to work to \u2026\nSignup for the ICL newsletter\nContact ICL\n(208) 345-6933 See ICL Office Locations\nPublications & Finances\nDonate Now Take Action\n\u00a9 2023 Idaho Conservation League. All Rights Reserved.\nTax I.D. # 82-6042478","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Share this Story: Douglas Todd: Weighing deaths from COVID-19 against 'deaths from despair'\nDouglas Todd: Weighing deaths from COVID-19 against 'deaths from despair'\nOPINION: A cohort of statisticians remind politicians that public heath officials are being forced to make a grim trade-off when they put the war against the pandemic above humans' economic health\nSigns of the economic fallout from COVID-19: Drivers in vehicles lined up on a road, as far as the eye can see, as they wait to receive unemployment applications in Hialeah, Fla., last week. Political leaders are being required to balance forecasts about fatalities from COVID-19 against forecasts about the damage caused to hundreds of millions of lives by a drastic economic shutdown. Photo by Joe Raedle \/Getty Images\nThey're often called deaths from despair, the kind that occur from suicide, drug addiction and alcoholism.\nThey're the kinds of deaths that economists and epidemiologists are predicting will soon strike hard because of the financial devastation caused by government lockdowns to combat COVID-19.\nDouglas Todd: Weighing deaths from COVID-19 against 'deaths from despair' Back to video\nWhile few are publicly suggesting that draconian measures to fight the pandemic have been unnecessary, a cohort of statisticians are reminding politicians that top public heath officials are being forced to make a grim trade-off when they put the war against the pandemic above humans' economic health.\nUniversity of Toronto economist Philip Oreopoulos is among those warning that studies have long shown that workers who lose their jobs during a recession are twice as likely to die within the year, either from tragedies of \"despair\" or from problems such as stress-related heart attacks.\nOne study of the 2008 recession lead by Oxford University's Aaron Reeves, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, determined that that global downturn soon led to 10,000 \"economic suicides\" in North America and Europe.\nMeanwhile, some beleaguered politicians like New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are calling for an all-out battle against the COVID-19 outbreak while using rhetoric such as \"we're not going to put a dollar figure on human life.\"\nBut that, tragically, is what always needs to happen when societies wage multi-pronged battles against an enemy, in this case a novel coronavirus that came out of China. As of midweek, COVID-19 had killed more than 121,000 people globally, more than 24,000 in the U.S., more than 1,000 in Canada and 72 in B.C.\nIn wartime, leaders make morally agonizing, but calculated, choices about how to protect the most people. They compare, for instance, losing a relatively small number of front-line soldiers to the potential massacre of many more civilians.\nNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for an all-out battle against the COVID-19 outbreak while using rhetoric such as 'we're not going to put a dollar figure on human life.' Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH \/AFP via Getty Images\nIn the war against this pandemic, politicians are being required to balance forecasts about fatalities from COVID-19 against forecasts about the damage caused to hundreds of millions of lives by a drastic economic shutdown.\nDouglas Todd: Did you get a chance at life? And other questions if ventilators run short\nDouglas Todd: Can Christians, Jews and Muslims 'celebrate' during lockdown?\nSo far the fight against COVID-19 has meant more than a million Canadians have lost their jobs. Before this spring the worst drop in Canadian history had been in January 2009, when the recession wiped out 125,000 jobs. In March, Canada's unemployment rate suddenly soared an astonishing 2.2 percentage points, to 7.8 per cent.\nOttawa is pouring more than $100 billion into subsidizing laid-off workers during what most desperately hope is only a temporary emergency. But it's not at all clear how long these measures will last. Meanwhile, experts predict unemployment rates will greatly worsen in April.\nSource: Angus Reid Institute. Poll published April 6, 2020.\nDavid Stuckler, a political economist at both Jesus College, Cambridge in England and Bocconi University in Milan, led a team of researchers that discovered the devastating human toll each time unemployment rates in Europe have swollen by three percentage points.\nThey found that such sudden mass job losses caused deaths by alcohol abuse to jump by 27 per cent, homicides to increase by five per cent and suicides to go up by four per cent. (Although fatalities from vehicle accidents went down, because fewer cars and trucks are on the road.)\nActual deaths from despair, however, are only the most extreme examples of the devastation caused by recessions. Researchers such as the University of Chicago's Steven J. Davis have found job losses lead to an insidious range of family troubles.\n\"Job displacement leads to less stability in earnings employment, worse health outcomes, higher mortality, lower educational achievement by the children of displaced workers and other unwelcome consequences,\" Davis et al. write in Recessions and the Cost of Job Loss. Stress-related health setbacks, such as strokes and heart attacks, also worsen.\nAnd Yale University's Kerwin Kofi Charles has tallied how recessions increase divorce rates, slow down the number of couples willing to have babies and reduce home ownership.\nA David Stuckler-led team of researchers, in its study of unemployment rates in Europe, found that sudden mass job losses caused deaths by alcohol abuse to jump by 27 per cent, homicides to increase by five per cent and suicides to go up by four per cent. Photo by Handout\nThese kinds of stresses are now hitting Canadians. The Angus Reid Institute reported on April 6 that nine in 10 Canadians feared the negative economic impact of the lockdown would get worse. Almost half of Canadians reported bringing in less income because someone in the household had been affected by COVID-related cuts.\n\"Those most affected are younger workers, an astonishing seven-in-10 of whom have lost money or been laid off already,\" says the Angus Reid Institute.\nMeanwhile, how bad has COVID-19 hit Canada?\nCanada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said this week that half the country's deaths have been in long-term care homes for seniors, where the mortality rates of the medically compromised are always high.\nHardly anyone is publicly arguing that lockdown measures in Canada and elsewhere have been an overreaction, even while countries such as the Netherlands and especially Sweden have taken more relaxed approaches. Public health officials in jurisdictions like Canada can argue their strict measures have been effective.\nFor whatever reasons the disease has turned out to target mostly specific groups in Canada. University of Lethbridge sociologist Reg Bibby compiled data showing no less than 96 per cent of the COVID-19 related deaths in Canada so far have been people 60 and over. Two-thirds have been 80 and above.\nAlthough those who contract the coronavirus run the age spectrum, people under 40 account for less than one per cent of deaths. Of the 26,100 Canadians tested positive by April 14, only 455 have gone into intensive care. The demand for Canada's ventilators has been minimal.\nSource: University of Lethbridge sociologist Reginald Bibby.\nPart of the reason the University of Toronto's Oreopoulos highlights the deadly economic consequences of lockdown for millions is to encourage Canadians to strictly follow health officials' rules about physical distancing so that the clampdown's negative financial impact will be short.\nThere are not many public figures in North America arguing the \"cure\" against COVID-19 has been worse than the disease. A University of Chicago survey found most economists agree that abandoning North America's lockdown, at a time when infections could surge again, would cause more economic damage than maintaining the restrictions.\nIt seems most North Americans believe the forecasts predicting that, even while countless human lives are taking a severe pounding because the brakes have been slammed on the economy, the impact could have been worse if COVID-19 had been allowed to spread.\nFollow @DouglasTodd","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"An Eighties Party\nA young woman at work was invited to an Eighties party. Guests were encouraged to dress in something that people wore in the 1980's. I thought it was a cute idea. She talked about it afterwards at lunch. She said, \"I had this really wild eye makeup and really big hair up to here. And I found this wild shirt and some crazy pants that didn't match it at all.\"\nHow strange, I thought. We didn't look like that, did we? She sounds like something out of a John Waters movie.\nIn high school, we thought we were the height of fashion. I did as much of the preppy thing as I could, with my limited funds and my limited taste in clothes. My girlfriend at the time, Patty, dressed great. She was deemed by Chris Johnson one evening as \"the preppiest girl in school.\" It's not true. Even then I realized that Aimee Adkins (just look at that name) was like a cartoon drawing of what a preppy girl would look like. Chris was drunk with Pattylove. We both were. Still, she was a damn fine dresser. Still is.\nI guess it was later in the Eighties when people did strange things like the hair and they eye makeup. Sort of a punk influence combined with a basic trashiness.\nMy point is that I used to go to 50's parties when I was young. Did we have it as wrong as this girl? Were we that horrible in our aim to get it right?\nI asked, \"How old were you in the eighties?\"\nHer reply was, \"I was born in 1981.\"\nOh please! I forget how young they are. Give me someone on their 40's any day. No wonder.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Alice of Riga\nThe Worst Lifeboat Disaster in the History of the United Kingdom\nIn the early hours of the morning of 15 November 1928 a chain of events started that was to lead to the worst Lifeboat disaster in the history of the United Kingdom.\nThe steamship Alice of Riga, a collier carrying a load of bricks, and crewed by 14 Latvian seamen, was making her way through ever roughening seas down the Channel. As she rounded Dungeness Point the weather worsened and huge seas began breaking over her bows. She was slow ship and struggled to keep from being blown off her westward course. Visibility was reducing by the minute and her stern lights may have been extinguished by the breaking waves as her crew struggled to fight her through the storm.\nThe Smyrna\nBehind her but unseen in the mountainous seas, a larger vessel the Smyrna, a German merchantman, steamed in the same direction equally unaware of the other ships presence. Although the Smyrna had been forced to reduce speed and proceed very slowly she still gained on the unseen Alice and as the two vessels approached Fairlight at about 4am. a shuddering shock ran through both ships.\nThe Smyrna had ploughed into the back of the Alice. The Captain of the Smyrna put his engines into reverse. He could see nothing of the Alice. After a period of time which seemed like an eternity, signal lights flickered from the stricken vessel. She reported serious stern damage, complete rudder failure and water making fast in the engine room.\nWith no means of manoeuvre the Alice was at the mercy of the storm and it was evident she would soon be driven ashore. The crew would have to be rescued before she sank or was smashed to pieces on the rocks or shore. The captain of the Smyrna quickly assessed the situation. It was impossible to get lines across as the seas were too rough but he deployed many ladders, life buoys and ropes over his lee side. Volunteers were called for to man the lifeboats but it was decided not to attempt to lower them before daylight.\nThe S.S. Smyrna sent a distress signal which was picked up by North Foreland Radio. They relayed the message to Ramsgate Coastguard who recorded at 4.47am.\n\"Steamship Alice, Riga, leaking-danger-drifting SW to W 8 miles Dungeness 04.30\".\nThis message reached Rye Harbour Coastguard Station at 4.55. Maroons were immediately fired, calling out the crew and launchers.\nMeanwhile events had taken another turn off Fairlight. Just after five the Alice signalled to the Smyrna that the crew were abandoning the ship and taking to the lifeboats. The Smyrna was put in as close as she could get and after a while the lifeboats were seen through the gloom and crashing seas. For the next hour the crew of the Smyrna performed heroic deeds, plucking men from the sea with little regard for their own safety. In all 13 men and one woman (the cook) were saved. Not one life was lost.\nRye Harbour Lifeboat by Atkin\nNow comes the terrible tragedy of the situation. At 6.12 am. the Ramsgate Coastguard received a second message from the Symara reporting that the entire crew of the Alice had been saved and the Rye Harbour Lifeboat would no longer be required. At this time the men of Rye Harbour were making their way to the boathouse situated a mile and a half along the beach towards Winchelsea. Despite the terrible weather there were no shortage of volunteers to man and launch the boat. The tide was out and so the Mary Stanford, a non righting Lifeboat powered only by oars and sail, had to be dragged across the beach.\nThere was a force ten storm blowing and several attempts had to be made before the vessel was successfully launched. It was 6.45am. By this time the crew of the Alice had all been safely aboard the Smyrna for 33 minutes.\nMajor Hacking of Cadborough Farm, Rye was one member of the crew not to make it in time for the launch. He had not heard the Maroon over the noise of the fearful storm. When he eventually got the message by phone he galloped his horse over the fields and arrived in time to see the Mary Stanford headed out to sea.\nNo Need to Launch\nAt 6.12, the communication from the Smyrna that all of the crew of the Alice were safe arrived at Ramsgate. This message was not entitled to priority as a lifesaving message, and reached the Rye Coastguard Station at 6.50 a.m., occupying 38 minutes, as compared with 23 minutes occupied by the initial life-saving message notwithstanding the delay incurred by the fruitless attempt to call Dungeness via Lydd.\nThe message NOT TO LAUNCH was received at the Rye Harbour Coastguard Station and immediately relayed to the Lifeboat House, just five minutes too late. A recall white vary light was fired but in the terrible conditions it went unseen by the lifeboat crew. Shouting and waving oilskins the launchers ran along the beach in a vain attempt to catch the attention of the brave men in the small boat now bending their backs pulling on the oars and looking ahead for signs of the Alice.\nWhat happened after the Mary Stanford disappeared from view on her rescue mission can only be a matter of conjecture. She would have made for the last known position of the Alice but even as the Mary Stanford was launched the Steam Ship had already capsized and sank.\nLifeboat Sighted at Nine am.\nThe Mary Stanford was sighted at 9am. by the mate Of the S.S. Halton in a position 4 miles WSW of Dungeness and appeared to perfectly alright at that time. The crew might have been continuing their search or they could have been waiting for the tide. The Rother at Rye Harbour is not navigable for about seven hours when the tide is out.\nThe next recorded sighting was at 10 30am. John Prebble, the Coastguard on duty at the Rye Harbour lookout saw the Mary Stanford SSE about two miles from the lookout. The gale was still blowing at force eight and there were intermittent heavy squalls. He watched for about three minutes when she seemed to change course and head for the harbour. As she altered course she was obscured from his view by a squall. At about the same time two other men were watching her from the top of a sand dune at Broomhill. She was heading towards the Harbour \"She seemed to turn round to the shore, and as she turned she toppled over. She was then on the crest of a huge wave\".\nCoastguard Alerted\nThe coastguard was alerted and men rushed to the beach to help. The Mary Stanford had capsized in the raging surf off the Harbour mouth.\nAlfred Horner, a member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, told of the desperate attempts that were made to resuscitate each man as he was washed ashore. The bodies of Joseph Stonham, Robert Pope, Robert Cutting and Maurice Downey were the first to be given up by the sea. Then the Mary Stanford herself was deposited on the sands at Camber. A Tank had to be called from the 2nd. Tank Regiments base at The Suttons to lift her. Underneath were found the bodies of Charles Pope and Walter Igglesden.\nA Terrible Day\nThrough that terrible day men searched the shoreline and the bodies of nine more of the valiant men were recovered. They were Herbert Head, the coxswain, James Head, Alexander Pope, Charles Southerden, Leslie Clark, Arthur Downey, Albert Cutting, William Clark and Herbert Smith. The body of Harry Cutting was recovered from the sea three months after the disaster but the remaining member of the crew, John Head, was never found.\nEvery Family was Affected\nThe small village of Rye Harbour was decimated. Stripped of its finest and bravest young men. Every family was affected. The list of the dead tells its own story of fathers and sons of brothers and relatives. The nation mourned and a funeral at the small village church was attended by hundreds of mourners from all over the country. Members of the Latvian Government were among the dignitaries present, recognising that the men had lost their lives going to the assistance of a Latvian Vessel.\nThe crew of the Mary Stanford had grown up together, worked and laughed together and were buried together. No doubt, at the time they were thrown into the water they were all still trying to look out for each other. These were ordinary men with extraordinary courage. Their names are familiar to this day and their descendents bear them with pride.\nThe Board of Trade Court of Enquiry sat at Rye Town Hall on 19, 20 and 21 December and the following 1, 2 and 4 January and after all their deliberation the court finally announced: \"As there were no survivors of the crew, the cause of the Lifeboat capsizing is a matter of conjecture, but from the evidence available we are of the opinion that whilst attempting to make the Harbour on a strong flood tide and in high and dangerous breaking sea, she was suddenly capsized and the crew were thrown into the water, two men being entangled under the boat. The broken water and heavy surf caused the loss of the crew\".\nThe Mary Stanford \u2013 A Practice Launch c. 1922\nThe memorial to these heroes in the Churchyard at Rye Harbour has immortalized their names and is an example of courage and devotion to duty that inspired the people of Rye Harbour to pick up their lives and go forward into the future. A disaster fund was set up to help the bereaved families and realised over \u00a335,000.\nThe Lifeboat Station at Rye Harbour was closed in 1929 but in 1966 an inshore lifeboat was introduced and has saved more lives in the 50 intervening years. This carries on a tradition that started as early as 1803 when the first recorded mention of a Rye lifeboat was made.\n'Waves may batter men's bodies, but they cannot touch brave souls. Search Sussex, search England and you will not find braver men.\n\"Rye's Own\" November 2014\nAll articles, photographs, films and drawings on this web site are World Copyright Protected. No reproduction for publication without prior arrangement. \u00a9 World Copyright 2015 Cinque Ports Magazines Rye Ltd., Guinea Hall Lodge Sellindge TN25 6EG\nPosted on 1st November 2014 13th November 2017 Author Jim HollandsCategories Accidents, Natural DisastersTags Alice of Riga, Charles Pope, Herbert Head, John Head, Joseph Stonham, Mary Stanford, Maurice Downey, Robert Pope, Roberts Cutting, Walter Igglesden\nPrevious Previous post: Jimper Jottings\nNext Next post: Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh 2014","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Televizija v \u017eivo > TV kan\u00e1ly > Niger > T\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel\nT\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel Prenos v \u017eivo\nT\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel 4.2\/5 - 14 glasov\nO tem T\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel\nLokacija: Niger\nT\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel o socialnih omre\u017ejih:\nThe T\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel is the national broadcaster of the West African state of Niger. Owned and operated by the government Office of Radio and Television of Niger, which also operates Radio Voix du Sahel and the TAL TV satellite station, T\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel provides news and other programs in French and several local languages. Its stations transmit to all urban centers. Founded in 1964, its current Director General is Moussa Saley.\nT\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel\nNiger \/ Javna TV\nThe T\u00e9l\u00e9 Sahel is the national broadcaster of the West African state of Niger. Owned and operated by the government...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Weekend Wonk: Fleeing Climate Change\n5 Responses to \"The Weekend Wonk: Fleeing Climate Change\"\nredskylite Says:\nIt's difficult to conceive the world we live in today, the grim reality is catching up so quickly. Fantasy becomes fact. Now hardly anyone blinks at news of the drowning of migrants\/refugees in the Mediterranean. Just another sad fact of life sometimes heard on the radio as we rush to the gas\/petrol pumps and book our aircraft flights.\nComputers promised to bring us all a better life, with more leisure and less mundanity \u2013 what happened to those dreams.\nThere has to be a better way, is it down ?\nThe only way is down: Subterranean survival warning.\nMetropolises like Singapore and Hong Kong have already begun changing legislation to allow for everything from universities to libraries, shopping centres, cinemas and sports facilities to move underground.\nTrees planted in new green areas will do their bit to help rein in climate change, as well as help prevent soil degradation.\nGoing underground can also help protect populations from the severe weather events climate change is expected to spark.\nhttps:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/world\/the-only-way-is-down-subterranean-survival-warning-11516814\nUp to 70 migrants drown after boat capsizes off Tunisia\nAs many as 70 migrants trying to reach Europe from Libya drowned when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, and at least 16 other people from the boat were rescued, according to UN migration officials and Tunisia's state news agency.\nThe International Organisation for Migration called it the deadliest migrant boat sinking since January. The drownings happened as migrant arrivals to Europe are decreasing.\nhttps:\/\/www.tvnz.co.nz\/one-news\/world\/up-70-migrants-drown-after-boat-capsizes-off-tunisia\n\"We are still losing the battle,\" Guterres told reporters last week. \"Climate change is still running faster than we are, and if we don't reverse this trend, it will be a tragedy for the whole world.\"\nIn Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, Guterres will meet with families whose lives have been upended by cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather events.\nPacific island countries face an especially dire risk from climate change because of sea level rise. In some cases, low-lying countries could disappear completely.\nFiji is working to build a coalition of more than 90 countries from the Caribbean, Africa and Asia facing climate crisis.\nhttps:\/\/www.bangkokpost.com\/news\/world\/1676284\/un-kicks-off-major-climate-change-effort\n\"We are seeing everywhere a clear demonstration that we are not on track to achieve the objectives defined in the Paris agreement,\" Guterres said on the failure to limit rises to 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial revolution levels.\n\"And the paradox is, that as things are getting worse on the ground, political moves seem to be fading,\" he added in the joint press conference in Auckland with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.\nhttps:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/australianz\/un-chief-antonio-guterres-says-world-not-on-track-with-climate-change\n\"While the cause of Juan's death is still being investigated by US authorities, the reasons that pushed him to migrate in the first place are the same driving many families in this region to make the journey to the US: Years of drought due in part to climate change are driving more and more residents north to find work to support their families. \"\nhttps:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/indepth\/features\/option-climate-change-driving-flee-guatemala-190512174743893.html\n\u00ab Why the US Has no High Speed Rail\nBiden Leads Pack, but How is He on Climate? \u00bb","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Recycle Change Recycle Schedule Change Read On...\nCristy Welsh\n2020 through December 31, 2023\nAs Mayor assigns them\nEmail Cristy\nGrowing up my family moved often, but most of my formative years were spent in Houston, Texas. In 2002 I married my sweetheart Jim and graduated with a BA in Media Arts Studies from Brigham Young University. I enjoyed the years I spent working in the film and television industry but happily left my professional life for a time to raise my four children William, Natalie, Hailey, and Jack.\nOur family moved from the Pacific Northwest back to Utah over Thanksgiving of 2014 and knew Vineyard was to be our home. I quickly got involved in our community and it was a pleasure to serve on the Planning Commission from 2016-2019. Now as a City Councilor I strive to protect our city's heritage while thoughtfully encouraging innovative, prudent growth. I am dedicated to maintaining our quality of life and ensuring that we stay connected as a community.\nOutside of my civic service, I enjoy my work as the Program Coordinator for Brigham Young University's Simmons Center for Cancer Research.\nJulie Fullmer\nTyce Flake\nJohn Earnest\nVineyard City Hall\nMonday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.\nFriday: 8 a.m. - Noon\nHow do I report an issue?\nHow do I request documents?\nWhat are the city's office hours?","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Can we stop pretending Mike Pompeo is a statesman?\nBy New Cold War\nIn American exceptionalism, Endless war, USA\nCan we stop pretending Mike Pompeo is a statesman?2020-06-052020-06-05https:\/\/newcoldwar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-NCW-Logo-New.pngNew Cold War: Know Betterhttps:\/\/newcoldwar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Can-We-Stop-Pretending-Mike-Pompeo-is-a-Statesman-768x512-2-e1591354822410.jpg200px200px\nPictured: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the Department of State in D.C., on May 6. (State Department Photo \/ Freddie Everett)\n\"Pompeo doesn't act like a statesman, so we shouldn't pretend that he is one,\" writes Shackelford, a former U.S. diplomat who resigned in protest of the administration. \"He is a dangerous man wielding tremendous power, and he has proven repeatedly that he does not have American interests at heart.\"\nBy Elizabeth Shackelford\nPublished on Ms. Magazine, May 26, 2020\nAs a former Foreign Service officer, it behooves me to bestow upon our country's lead diplomat all the respect he is due. I can confidently say, Secretary of State Pompeo is due none.\nWhile many of the bunglings of Rex Tillerson, his predecessor, can generously be attributed to a narrow corporate view of the world and lack of influence in the White House, Pompeo's tenure has been nothing short of nefarious.\nFor his willingness to champion this administration's \"Me First\" dirty work, Pompeo was the beneficiary of yet another Friday night corrupt move, executed under cover of the COVID news cycle.\nIn a late-night letter, President Trump provided the requisite 30-day notice of the removal of Steve Linick, the State Department's inspector general. This makes the fourth inspector general removed in only a matter of weeks. If it is allowed to stand, this won't be the last.\nPompeo has committed a slew of offenses that should have been his undoing\u2014but I'd plea bargain for his ouster over using State Department staff to run family errands. The investigation into his misuse of resources was the first one revealed upon Linick's removal, but the bigger news was a probe into Pompeo's approval of arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the objection of Congress last year.\nPompeo pushed State Department officials to find a way to justify the the $8 billion arms sale he fast-tracked to Saudi Arabia last year\u2014stunning career diplomats. Pictured: Secretary Pompeo Meets With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in September 2019.\nNotably, Pompeo's offenses are equal opportunity\u2014occurring on both the personal and policy level. Though this shouldn't be a surprise: Corruption is as corruption does.\nPompeo doesn't act like a statesman, so we shouldn't pretend that he is one. He is a dangerous man wielding tremendous power, and he has proven repeatedly that he does not have American interests at heart. The arms deal is no doubt the graver offense of these two, but it is the attempted cover-up that presents the opportunity for a reckoning.\nPompeo has a long list of greatest hits in undermining our national interest.\nAs our chief liaison to the rest of the world, Pompeo should be leading the coordination of a global response to this pandemic\u2014but instead he is the global leader of a debunked and distracting conspiracy theory.\nAs the leader of the State Department during this global health crisis, Pompeo should have been championing and facilitating a massive, global effort to bring American citizens safely home, while ensuring the department's staff have clear guidance and protocols to keep themselves safe too.\nInstead, following Trump's cue, Pompeo downplayed the threat of the virus to American citizens and State personnel alike, and obscured reports of positive cases and deaths among Department staff\u2014waiting two months to set up a centralized task force to address global evacuations.\nIn the interim, bureaus and missions were left much like U.S. states, bearing great responsibility to care for their own as best they could without adequate authority or resources to do so.\nPompeo's international focus has been on assigning blame, not seeking resolution. He has led the attacks on the WHO and China, undermining recovery efforts without offering assistance to address real shortcomings. The United States was entirely absent from the May 4 virtual summit of world leaders to combine forces in search of a vaccine and treatment. But if friends and allies are upset, no matter.\nPompeo performs for a domestic political audience alone. Rather than join international efforts, Trump's various lackeys lie in wait, hoping to steal and hoard for themselves any scientific or medical progress.\nTrump's base sees this as strong\u2014glossing over the fact that any spoils of such theft would doubtless go to family and wealthy political supporters. Would vaccines make it to the heartland of Trump's voters? Likely in a campaign rally scene.\nPeddling in baseless conspiracy theories, fear and lies is not new to the Secretary. This was his modus operandi in Congress before, too\u2014but his track record was glossed over by pundits and policy watchers hoping he might prove a relatively experienced adult in the room.\nDon't be fooled by his West Point credentials though\u2014Pompeo has been calculating every step of the way. Part political animal, part true believer, Pompeo's ultimate goal is power and the promotion of his \"higher cause.\" But that higher cause does not comport with American values of equality, religious freedom, separation of church and state, freedom of the press and democracy itself.\nLed by the Bible, not the Constitution, Pompeo's conservative religious beliefs are ever present in his policy work and have inhibited the State Department's human rights efforts on behalf of women, LGBTQ communities and non-Christian religious minorities.\nHe has unapologetically sidelined the State Department's human rights bureau, ignoring the expertise, resources and framework almost entirely, relying instead on a new \"Commission on Unalienable Rights\" to push his narrow, xenophobic views and undermine the internationally recognized framework of human rights.\nPompeo created the Commission on Unalienable Rights in July 2019. The commission is cause for alarm when it comes to protecting the rights of vulnerable communities. (State Department \/ Michael Gross)\nIn his view, freedom of religion applies exclusively to Christianity, and other rights only apply to the extent they align with his version of Christian norms.\nPompeo is a true believer\u2014of that I have no doubt\u2014but the version of Christianity he hopes to impose on the nation is not the \"meek inherit the earth\" kind. His has drawn him to leadership in the racist army of a false prophet in pursuit of permanent minority rule. He tells himself it's fine to act corruptly, lie and steal, as long as it supports the ultimate goals of Trump cabal: a return to unapologetic white, male domination with power and wealth concentrated in the hands of a few.\nHis beliefs, combined with his position, endanger not only our standing in the world and the values this nation was founded on\u2014but they endanger the rights of Americans here at home too.\nPompeo has now given Congress an opportunity to hold him and this administration to account. Linick's office was pursuing multiple allegations against Pompeo because Pompeo's abuses are all part of a grand pattern of bad acts.\nThe Democrats must not be shy about pursuing oversight and accountability, and the Republicans must be shamed for their obstruction. This moment is what oversight was created for, and we're rapidly running out of opportunities to wield it.\nElizabeth Shackelford was a U.S. diplomat until December 2017 when she resigned in protest of the administration. She served in Somalia, South Sudan, Poland, and Washington, DC. Elizabeth is a fellow with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and author of The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age, published May 12 by PublicAffairs.\nEDITOR'S NOTE: We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does not mean that we agree with what is written. Our policy is to publish anything which we consider of interest, so as to assist our readers in forming their opinions. 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{"text":"Review: Empires & Allies is a solid strategy mobile game hampered by F2P caveats\nby:Nate Hohl\nPlatforms: iOS (Reviewed), Android\nZynga, the mobile gaming behemoth behind popular casual games like Words with Friends, Farmville, and Draw Something, is using its latest title, Empires & Allies, to hopefully ensnare a new gamer demographic: military strategy fans. Empires & Allies takes the base-building and unit-based battles found in real-time-strategy franchises like Starcraft or Command & Conquer and separates them into two distinct gameplay systems that actually synergize quite nicely. Sadly, Empires & Allies also has plenty of the familiar F2P flytraps that Zynga and many other mobile developers are infamous for which is a shame since the game has plenty to love for a casual RTS fan.\nA Distilled, Accessible Experience\nEmpiresAllies1.jpg\nOne of the things that Empires & Allies manages to do very well is take the familiar trappings of the RTS genre and strip them down to the bare essentials, making it into an experience that even those who are completely unfamiliar with the RTS genre can get into. You are put into the role of a nameless commander in charge of leading a rebellion force against the evil GRA, a terrorist organization that has managed to constrict the entire globe in its iron grip. This loose story isn't really meant to be anything else other than a justification for why you're slowly conquering different regions of the globe (it paints you as a liberator instead of as a conqueror) and in that regard it does its job admirably enough.\nIn order to help you take the fight to the GRA, the game allows you to establish and build up your own base of operations and customize your base's layout as you see fit. Your base is also where you recruit various types of units such as squads of soldiers, tanks, APC's, jets, and other combat-ready personnel and vehicles. You then use these units along with commander powers such as air raids and unit healing to launch offensive strikes against the GRA's bases in different regions of the world and use the resources you gain both over time and by completing missions to upgrade your base and recruit newer, stronger units. It's a feedback loop that many mobile\/F2P gamers are likely familiar with already but it's made more compelling thanks to a few wrinkles Zynga also added in.\nPlaying (And Competing) Your Way\nAlong with Empires & Allies' player vs. GRA campaign, the game also has an asynchronous multiplayer mode in which players can assault each other's bases and earn resources (as well as a spot on the game's global leaderboards) for doing so. Again, a more casual approach is taken since players only invade a copy of your base and not your actual base (meaning you don't actually lose any buildings or units that are destroyed). In an interesting twist, PvP matches are also worked into the PvE campaign at certain intervals (there's a 'Quick Match' option as well), a move that is likely meant to get players more involved in the game's social Alliances (basically groups of players that can band together and support each other by performing well in both PvE and PvP matches).\nWhile PvP missions allow you to see all the different ways in which other players have laid out their bases, PvE missions have you deploying your units against GRA bases that fall into a sizable (yet still finite) list of pre-set layouts. These layouts range from basic groupings of buildings to interesting environmental puzzles such as a very small, seemingly defenseless base that's surrounded by a field of mines. If a mission's layout proves to be too challenging (or if it's one you've already played through multiple times) you can change the layout in exchange for a small amount of resources. This in turn means you'll never reach a point in the campaign where you can get permanently stuck which is good since, like many other F2P games, Empires & Allies forces you to choose from two different precious commodities: time or money.\nTick-Tock or Ka-Ching\nConsidering how genuinely fun Empires & Allies can be to play, it's a shame how often things are brought to a screeching halt due to the implementation of irritatingly infamous resource timers. The timers don't really affect the active base assault portions of the game but, when it comes to building and upgrading your base, they quickly become a major headache. You can only build one building in your base at a time (unless you pay real cash for the ability to construct multiple buildings at once) which means you have to either wait out the building's construction timer or \"rush\" the construction using the game's microtransaction currency; Gold.\nWhile Gold can technically be acquired via in-game means such as harvesting trees near your base or completing in-game achievements, the amounts of Gold earned via such methods is so paltry that it's hardly worth the effort. This means that, unless you're willing to plunk down some cash in order to buy a larger reserve of Gold, your base-building efforts soon slow down to a snail's pace. This problem is further compounded for PvP fans since those with deep pockets can simply buy their way to a bigger, better, and more heavily fortified base. This isn't such a big deal for more casual players since the game's matchmaking system pairs you with players whose bases are a good match for your forces' strength but if you're hoping to get seriously invested in Empires & Allies' PvP component, be ready to make an equally serious financial investment.\nCasual Conquest\nEmpiresAllies4.png\nThe timer gates and not-so-subtle pressure to invest in microtransactions may be a bit frustrating to deal with, but that doesn't stop Empires & Allies from being a serviceable and often quite fun mobile RTS experience. Your opinion of Zynga may not be very positive but with Empires & Allies, the company is at least willing to let players decide how they want to invest in the game, either with their wallets or with their free hours. Empires & Allies likely won't immerse you the way more established RTS series' can, but if you want a sold RTS game you can play in short bursts and enjoy on the go, you could do a lot worse than Zynga's latest endeavor.\nReviewed: Jun 02, 2015\n8.00 It was a bit of a drag having to deal with the usual F2P restrictions but otherwise Empires & Allies is perfect for anyone who wants a fun mobile RTS they can take with them wherever they go.\nGameplay 8\nUsing taps, swipes, and screen-pinches to direct your forces and build up your base feels surprisingly satisfying.\nThis is the sort of game that even complete RTS newbies could pick up and understand without much hassle.\nIt's a mobile RTS game so obviously the graphics won't knock you out of your seat but the visual fidelity is still very solid and the animations are smooth as silk.\nPvE missions can get repetitive after a while but the asynchronous multiplayer and the ability to change a mission's map layout help to keep things feeling fresh.\nGameCrate is owned by Newegg.com, a site which may sell the products being reviewed. 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{"text":"French Open 2023 Betting Tips\nEven people far from sports betting are probably familiar with the name Roland Garros. This is the alternative nickname of one of the world's most popular contests, which is hosted in France. Usually this championship takes place for two weeks at the end of spring at the beginning of summer on the basis of the Roland Garros sport complex, which gave the unofficial name to the whole contest.\nThis championship has given the world many superstars and is the top event in the world. The French Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, which means that victory in this competition leads to a struggle for the World Champions title.\nNeedless to say, tennis has always been and will be one of the most expensive sports. In this regard, betting on tennis, and in particular on the French Open, has always brought solid dividends to betting enthusiasts.\nIn order to make a successful prediction at the French Open, you need to take into account a huge number of factors, which are sometimes difficult to track. It is important to know the performance of the players, the schedule of matches, the winners of past tournaments, and so on.\nThat is why we have prepared a detailed overview of the championship, which will help you make profitable successful bets on the upcoming 2023 season.\nWhat is the French Open?\nThe French Open is one of the most prestigious competitions, which is one of the four Grand Slams and is held annually at the turn of spring and summer in the capital of the country.\nTennis fans are accustomed to calling the event Roland Garros, after the name of the complex where the competition is usually held. All major bookmakers, TV companies and journalists carefully follow each tournament, as the tournament is a key one and largely determines the trends of world tennis for the next season.\nThe tournament was founded by the local Federation of Tennis in 1891 and took place for one day. Initially, the tournament was supposed to be a purely French event, so athletes from abroad were not invited.\nRemarkably, the first champion was the Englishman H. Briggs, who was able to take part in the French Open, as he was a member of one of the French clubs.\nIt was the French Open contest that became one of the first in the history of sports that allowed women to participate in the competition. The first women's contest took place in 1897.\nThis caused an unprecedented interest among Parisians, who began to engage in a popular new type of activity. Athlete Adin Masson became the first champion. For a long time the contest was an internal event in France. This continued until 1925.\nIn 1925, it was decided to give the event an international status, which made it possible to attract foreign athletes to participate, and therefore more spectators. Huge popularity fell on the event, which significantly increased the class of the competition to a very prestigious international event.\nThe school of local tennis developed rapidly and in 1927 the four Frenchmen Henri Cochet, Jacques Brugnon, Rene Lacoste and Jean Borotre won a landslide victory in the Davis Cup, which was held in the United States.\nAccording to the rules of the championship, next year's season was to be held on the territory of the winners, but in France there was no suitable arena that could accommodate all the spectators and at the same time meet all european norms and standards.\nIn this regard, it was decided to build a new modern arena, Roland Garros. Prior to this, all championships were held on the courts of the Stade France, the surface of which was made of turf.\nIt was decided to equip stadiums of the new format with a reliable ground surface of a special type, which provided optimal grip on the ground and the degree of glide and rebound of the ball.\nThe first central building was completed already in 1928 and could accommodate about 15 thousand spectators at a time, which is a very impressive indicator for that time.\nAt the moment, the Roland Garros arena is a whole network of courts of various sizes. The smallest stadium can accommodate 3,800 spectators, while the largest is still the central building with a capacity of more than 15,000 people at a time.\nThe entire arena is equipped with the latest technology, which allows both comfortable watching the match from the stands and high-quality broadcasting online and on television. The approach allows bettors to make real-time predictions thanks to LIVE betting.\nIn order to find out which predictions will be successful next year, you need to analyze the last season and find out which players have achieved the most outstanding success and what influenced their performance. Let's find out more about the 2022 season, which took place from May 16th to June 5th in Paris.\nThe Roland Garros tournament is famous for its star players. Its most titled participant at the moment is Rafael Nadal, who has 13 victories in the cup under his belt. His skill, coupled with constant development and the will to win, helped him win a landslide this year.\nAlthough some analysts notice that another talented player Novak Djokovic from Serbia, who also has a triumphant past behind him, was in strong competition with the titled athlete. In general, the season, as always, turned out to be hot and spectacular.\nThe season finale took place between Raphael Nadal and Norwegian player Kasper Ruda. The advantage was on the side of the champion throughout all three sets. The first set and the second went at the same pace and ended with a score of 6:3. The last third set ended with a score of 6:0, allowing Rafael to win a well-deserved victory.\nThis is what the overall performance of the contestants in the overall standings of the season looks like.\n1 Rafael Nadal\n2 Casper Ruud\n3 Alexander Zverev\n4 Marin \u010cili\u0107\n5 Novak Djokovic\n6 Carlos Alcaraz\n7 Andrey Rublev\n8 Holger Rune\n9 D.Schwartzman\n10 F. Auger-Aliassime\nThis was Nadal's 14th Roland Garros victory and 23rd Grand Slam victory in singles, which is an absolute world record.\nA huge number of bets were made online, which brought solid dividends to fans of online betting.\nThe total prize fund of the championship amounted to 43 million 600 thousand euros. The winner received 2 million 200 thousand euros.\nFrench Open Schedule 2023\nNext year's season promises to be even more exciting and spectacular. The growing confrontation between venerable athletes is moving into the terminal phase. Rafael Nadal has been an undefeated champion for too long and it seems that young and promising athletes are ready to compete with him.\nRecall that the current champion of Roland Garros is currently 36 years old, which does not prevent him from easily beating young athletes.\nIt is known that the competition will be held from May 22 to June 11, 2023. During this time there will be qualifying men and women matches. Bookmakers accept bets on any match, so you can equally well make predictions on both key matches of the format and qualifiers among the women's league.\nHere is the schedule of the main key matches of the next season.\n29 May Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles 1st Round\n30 May Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles 2nd Round\n31 May Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles 3rd Round\n1 June Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles 4th Round\n2 June 3rd Round \u2013 Opening\n3 June 3rd Round \u2013 Closing\n4 June 4th Round \u2013 Opening\n5 June 4th Round \u2013 Closing\n6 June Quarter Finals \u2013 Opening\n7 June Quarter Finals \u2013 Closing\n8 June Semi Finals\n9 June Men's Semi Finals\n10 June Ladies' Singles Final, Gentlemen's Doubles Final\n11 June Men's Singles Final\nCarefully study the schedule before placing bets online, because you need to take into account not only the physical and moral condition of the participants, but also the impact of previous games, as well as their upcoming championships excitement.\nPlease be aware that the schedule is subject to change depending on the weather, player injuries or the organizers' decisions. Check the current schedule every day on the event site or on the site of the bookmaker that allows you to bet online.\nTop 3 Tennis Players in the Season\nFor each successful prediction, you need to know the performance of the contestants and their strengths. In tennis, due to strict regulations and high requirements, a clear three leaders have formed who will fight for the championship next year. Let's find out the basic information about each of them.\nThe famous Spanish player, who for a long time was the first racket of the world. At the moment, at the age of 36, he has won 24 Grand Slam tournaments, which is an absolute record.\nKnown for his explosive power, great reflexes, and high morale.\nThe athlete is ideal for betting on the best performance of the season and constantly sets new success records. Despite the fact that his rating has dropped to the 3rd line, bets on Rafael will always be profitable.\nAnother legendary player. Also the former best racket in the world. Originally from Serbia. Close to Nadal's record and has a record of 21 Grand Slam finals won. At the moment, he ranks second in the ranking of tennis players and is considered as one of the likely contenders for the championship.\nAlso known as the owner of the largest fees. Ranks first in prize money received. According to analysts, Novak earned about 160 million US dollars.\nAnother legendary player. Originally from Sweden. The oldest of the three. At the moment he is 41 years old, but still shows excellent results.\nThe total prize pool is over $100 million. Despite his age, he tops the list of the most successful tennis players.\nBets on Roger are very reliable and have high odds on many betting platforms.\nWhy is it Profitable to Bet on Roland Garros?\nAt the moment, thanks to the availability of convenient and transparent online platforms, there is a unique opportunity not only to enjoy a spectacular game from the best tennis players, but also to make successful predictions in LIVE mode.\nTennis has always been an extremely high-paying game, which also affected the bets on the sport. Some even the smallest predictions can ultimately bring tangible dividends to their owners, thanks to very favorable odds.\nIn addition, at the moment there is a struggle between venerable famous athletes, the data of which are well known and amenable to careful analysis.\nAll you need is to find the right bookmaker to bet on the French Open 2023 online!\nAlmost all betting platforms provide the opportunity to bet on the event, as it is one of the most prestigious in the world. This gives you a choice. However, careful attention must be paid to the selection of suitable conditions and verification of the broker's license.\nRemember that having a reliable license will help provide you with convenient, and most importantly, safe betting!\nHow to Bet on the French Open?\nWe decided to create a clear guide for you and describe the sequence of actions that will help you realize your full potential in betting on the famous tournament.\nAll you need to do is follow these steps:\nFind a reliable bookmaker and register;\nChoose the best of the three TOP tennis players from our list;\nCheck out the game schedule and find out when the selected tennis player will enter the court;\nChoose a bet with the best odds and make a prediction;\nWait the start of the tournament;\nGet your winnings!\nEverything is so simple! You do not need to spend hours on analytics, because tennis is currently not as competitive as in other sports, which allows you to make successful predictions with the greatest profit almost instantly!\nMake Your Tennis Prediction and Win!\nThe field of betting on such tournaments is now more developed than ever and promises great benefits.\nAs you can see, the lack of diversity among the top athletes plays into the hands of betting fans.\nAll it takes is to find a reliable bookmaker and place your lucky bet on the prestigious and world famous Roland Garros.\n> French Open","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Food Gaming Opinion Showbiz & Tv Sports World\nBlasting News US >\nISIS wannabe arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport\nISIS flag credits:wikipedia https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Military_activity_of_ISIL#\/media\/File:%C4%B0D_bayra%C4%9F%C4%B1_ile_bir_militan.jpg\nSaddam Mohamed Raishani had previously recruited someone to ISIS and was planning to travel to Syria\nby Joseph Njoroge\nJune 23, 2017 at 1:00 PM June 23, 2017 at 1:00 PM\nSaddam Mohamed Raishani, 30 years old, was arrested at JFK International Airport for conspiring to provide material support to ISIS. His plan was to board a plane so that he can travel abroad and join ISIS. According to investigators, Saddam wanted to go to Syria to receive training from the terrorist group. According to the FBI and NYPD investigators, Saddam had already assisted another man who successfully went and joined ISIS in the Middle East.\nSaddam's encounter with an undercover agent\nEarly this year, Saddam was in contact with an undercover agent.\nHe once met the agent and informed him that one of his friends had traveled to join ISIS. He told the officer that he once took his friend shopping so that the they could get supplies for the terrorist group. He also told the agent that he gave his friend money and drove him to the JFK airport. Saddam, also admitted that he regretted not having traveled with his friend to join ISIS because he had a desire to wage Jihad. He was a firm believer that the Quran can be read and be used to justify violence engaged by ISIS. During the meeting, Saddam confessed that he had a strong desire to travel and join ISIS in Syria and felt uncomfortable while in the United States. The officer also got to know that Saddam was in contact with ISIS individuals abroad and possessed a video that showed images of ISIS members in Yemen killing those who did not support the group.\nSaddam always covered the camera of his laptop and turned off the laptop's microphone when watching ISIS online propaganda videos. He also used \"the Browser,\" a browser commonly used to hide the identity of those conducting illegal activities online. He used the browser to watch ISIS online propaganda videos and always wore gloves when touching his laptop.\nSaddam meets second undercover agent\nThe first undercover agent introduced Saddam to yet another secret agent who said that he wanted to join ISIS. Saddam gave advice to the second agent on how to travel abroad and join ISIS such as posing as a refugee aid worker so that he can be allowed to pass through international borders and prevent questioning by authorities.\nHe also informed the agent that he believed authorities are monitoring him and that he had to be careful.\nSaddam planned to leave the country last month with the second undercover agent. They both shopped for clothes which were desirable for ISIS training. His plan was to first go to Turkey to meet an ISIS member. Saddam was later arrested on Wednesday this week at JFK Airport where he was planning to fly to Turkey via Portugal.\nDaddy duty for Tom Brady as he spends quality time with daughter Vivian\nJoseph Njoroge\nWriter and news Journalist. I have more than six years experience in writing. I collect, write and present news and current information so as to keep members of the online community educated and informed.\nFollow joseph on Facebook\nRead more on the same topic from Joseph Njoroge:\nSandy Hook killer had intimate interest in children, FBI report show Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi to win Fifa best male football player award Police may have located the body of Sherin Mathews, who was abandoned by her dad\nJessica Jennings\nFollow jessica on Facebook Follow jessica on Twitter\nBlasting News recommends Tom Brady looks forward to fulfilling $375 million role with Fox 'whenever that time comes' 'Gold Rush' star Rick Ness still absent from gold mining show Mike Tyson wants Tom Brady to return to the Bucs next season Rob Gronkowski weighs in on Brady's future: TB12 will pick Bucs over Raiders Former USA Gymnastics Doctor to Stand Trial Trump loses $100 million, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"New Play Elbow Room Explores The Rivalries and Victories For Black Women In Acting\nWritten by Bee Quammie\n\"If you haven't seen Cleo, you haven't seen the chick who tops 'em all...She's 6'2\" of Dynamite!\" The tagline for the 1973 Blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones lets you know the important facts about the woman in charge \u2014 and Lana Lovell's theatrical debut Elbow Room approaches the classic from a new angle.\nWhy 'This Is North Preston' Doesn't Do Justice to Canada's Oldest Black Community\nWritten by Elizabeth Ononiwu\nReleased on May 17, the documentary, \"This is North Preston\" follows the journey of R&B artist Just Chase and the community he grew up in. In the film, the singer leads us back to his hometown for a walk down memory lane. I met Chase for a sit down interview after watching the documentary.\nJust John x Dom Dias: The Duo Behind Raptors Official NBA Playoff Anthem\nWritten by Sheldon Barrocks\nOver a decade ago a young Just John could be seen sitting on the bleachers with his parents about to take in a soccer match starring his two older brothers; soccer phenoms in their own right. While sitting on the sidelines he played his retro walkman with the following albums in rotation: Snoop Dogg's Blue Carpet Treatment, K-os' Joyful Rebellion, Black Eyed Peas' Elephunk and a bunch of other random records.\nExplore Humanity's Sacred Bond To Mother Nature With Kira, The Path | La Voie At Luminato 2019\nKIRA celebrates humanity as one village, and its sacred bond to Mother Nature in this evocative work of dance, live percussion, and chants by renowned Guinean artist Fara Tolno.\nBuddies Closes Its 40th Anniversary Celebrations With Lilies\nWritten by Neil Armstrong\nWhen Lilies; Or, the Revival of a Romantic Drama opens at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre it will be the fulfillment of Ryan G. Hinds' dream.\nLove Gets Gritty In Tayari Jones' \"An American Marriage\"\nWritten by Blackstarline Readers - Akilah Dressekie\nThere probably hasn't been a book that has sparked as much debate or emotion at one of our monthly book club meetings as An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.\nTherapist Says Forgiveness Is Key To Healing\nWritten by Kezia Royer-Burkett\nDr. Joan Samuels-Dennis is a forgiveness therapist from Brampton, Ontario. Forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or a group of people. \"In my sessions, I help clients release wrongs done to them, that have rooted itself in their belief system.\"\nWhy We Still Need To Talk About Hair\nWritten by Camille Dundas\nA pitch for a new film came across our desk recently called ShoeGazer. But the film is about black hair, so the title left us wanting to learn more. ShoeGazer won the official selection for this year's Toronto ACTRA Women's Committee's Short Film Creation Lab. The all female team is using Indiegogo to raise $3,000 to finish production. The story follows Sydney, who, in the midst of a quarter-life-crisis, bumps into her perfect-on-paper ex-boyfriend. It's awkward. How could it not be, especially since Sydney still doesn't know what exactly went wrong between them. So she summons her ovaries and finds the\u2026\n\"The story goes beyond race and really speaks to the human condition.\" Ordena Stephens-Thompson plays Rose in August Wilson's Fences.\nWritten by Rebecca Akrasi-Sarpong\nPhoto by Dahlia Katz | Ordena Stephens-Thompson as Rose in Fences\nDiggstown Star Vinessa Antoine Is Flipping The Script On The 'Strong Black Lead'\nWhen news broke last year that CBC was looking for \"Canada's Kerry Washington\" to star in the new crime show Diggstown, the excitement about this historic role was palpable.\nOur Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers: Holding a Safe Space for Black Bodies\nCollective Of Black Dancers Created Lasting Impressions In Canada\nBestselling Author, Angie Thomas, Gives a Voice to the Voiceless\nAdding Women Of Colour Changes Everything. Especially In The Film Industry","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"S.Africa's Zuma to testify at graft scandal inquiry\nPTI Johannesburg\nZuma is accused of overseeing mass looting of state funds during his nine-year reign before he was ousted in 2018 by the ruling ANC party and replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons\nSouth African former president Jacob Zuma is due on Monday to make a much-anticipated appearance before an inquiry into alleged corruption after previous witnesses gave damning evidence against him. Zuma is accused of overseeing mass looting of state funds during his nine-year reign before he was ousted in 2018 by the ruling ANC party and replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa.\nZuma, 77, has denied all wrongdoing, and his lawyers have described the inquiry as an attempt to \"ambush and humiliate\" him. The former president, who is not legally required to appear, agreed to attend for up to five days this week, though it is unclear if he will cooperate with any cross-examination.\nHis request to see the questions in advance was denied by the inquiry commission, which is probing the corruption scandal known as \"state capture\". \"In all honesty, the commission asked me to come to testify and put forward any information that I might have,\" Zuma said on Friday, ahead of the televised hearings.\n\"We will see how things pan out, but I am going there.\" The inquiry commission said last month that Zuma was invited to appear \"to enable him to give his side of the story\". Led by Judge Raymond Zondo, the probe is investigating a web of deals involving government officials, the wealthy Gupta family, and state-owned companies.\nAccording to one witness at the commission, Zuma allegedly accepted a monthly USD 2,200 bribe delivered in luxury bags from a security firm that was trying to evade police investigation. The money was in theory for his charity foundation.\nFormer finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, who was sacked by Zuma in 2015, testified that Zuma pushed policies on nuclear power and aviation that were designed to benefit the Gupta family. The Gupta brothers are accused of fraudulently profiting from vast government contracts including energy and transport deals under Zuma.\nThe Guptas owned a uranium mine, which would have seen profits soar from the nuclear deal, as well as a portfolio of mining, technology, and media companies. They allegedly held such sway over Zuma that they were able to select some of his cabinet ministers.\nFormer deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas told the inquiry that the Guptas offered him the finance minister's job and even threatened to kill him after he refused to accept a USD 40 million bribe. The Financial Mail weekly said on Thursday that Zuma's lawyer Daniel Mantsha had stopped communicating with the inquiry's officials ahead of Zuma's testimony.\nMantsha has previously told the commission that Zuma was keen to appear in front of a \"truly independent\" forum to \"expose lies\" about him. Zuma was forced to set up the commission in January 2018, shortly before he left office, after failing in a legal battle to overturn the instructions of the country's ethics ombudsman.\nIt has been holding hearings in Johannesburg since last year. Zuma has also been charged with 16 counts of graft linked to an arms deal from before he became president.\nThe Indian-born Gupta brothers -- Ajay, Atul, and Rajesh -- have left South Africa and are now based in Dubai.\ninquiry commission\nsecurity firm\nCyril Ramaphosa\ngovernment officials\nfinance minister\nWoman caught smuggling drugs inside walnuts at Dubai airport\nDubai sets sight on Indian startups to become innovation hub\nDubai firm pays USD 7.5M for cancelling Six Flags park plans\nHappy shopping at Dubai airports using Indian rupee!\nIIM-Indore offers course for working professionals in Dubai","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Buen Vivir: An old, but fresh perspective on global development\nA guest post by Savannah Hicks\nAs I sat in my cap and gown, I reflected on the broad range of global development issues I had been exposed to my Masters in Development Practice from University of California at Berkeley over the previous two years. For the first year and a half, I had been exposed to a lot, from international political economy to program management for UN programs to global leadership in business to community-based participatory methods.\nBut then I arrived to Thousand Currents. To conclude my studies, I worked with Thousand Currents to complete a culminating capstone project. The goal? To better understand the concept of buen vivir and how it could be assessed. No other prominent development assessment framework or approach I had learned about in my Masters program reflected the deep and complex issues inherent in buen vivir.\nBuen vivir has existed as a worldview for millennia and, at its core, is about communities living sustainably with mother nature. However, it is a much deeper, complex, cultural, and spiritual concept than most of us can initially comprehend \u2013 at least those of us who grew up only within a Western, linear worldview. In it is profound depth beyond my initial understanding of community sustainability.\nDefining Buen Vivir\nIn partnership with Thousand Currents, I conducted thorough research on what buen vivir means to some of the many communities who hold this worldview, starting with the presentation by Maria Estela Barco Huerta of DESMI (Desarrollo Econ\u00f3mico y Social de los Mexicanos Ind\u00edgenas, Asociaci\u00f3n Civil or Civil Association for Economic and Social Development of Indigenous Mexicans) to the Thousand Currents team here in San Francisco. As Jennifer Lentfer's blog reveals, Maria Estela eloquently described buen vivir as being based on a concept of a deep, great respect, or Ich'el Ta Muk in the Mayan language, that each person has for the spirit, or Ch'ulel, of every other living being, which includes humans, animals, nature, and the spiritual realm. This culturally ingrained respect obligates the responsibility to care for all other beings, to identify areas for social change and to work collaboratively improve yourself and your community however you can. It allows for a plurality of perspectives, opinions, and ways of life; if you respect the spirit of everyone and everything else, you are obliged to acknowledge their inherent dignity and honor their personal life experiences and perspectives.\nFurther exploring the literature around this concept, Professor Mauricio Ph\u00e9lan of the Central University of Venezuela, who has studied this concept for years, granted me an interview and explained three distinct harmonies which exist within communities practicing buen vivir:\nHarmony within yourself: physical, mental, and spiritual components\nHarmony between communities: between yourself and your family, your community, your neighbors, your colleagues, institutions, and markets\nHarmony with nature: mutual balance between human activities and environmental health\nWhen harmony within and amongst individuals, communities, and the natural world are achieved, then buen vivir is achieved.\nAnother academic perspective from Pablo D\u00e1valos, an Ecuadorian economist, states that this alternative way of relating nature and society in a respectful manner can be achieved through a pluri-national state and intercultural society, as proposed by many indigenous communities.\nSumak Kawsay proposes a different relationship between human beings in which egotistical individuals should submit themselves to social responsibilities & ethical commitments and a relationship with nature in which nature is recognized as a fundamental part of human society. [It permits] a new vision of nature, without disavowing technological and productive advancements, but proposes a new contract with nature in which society is not separate from nature, doesn't consider it external, a threat, a radical Other, but part of society's dynamics and a fundamental part of future existence.\nIn order to accomplish this, D\u00e1valos claims that we need to abandon our traditional concept of development \"because it implies violence, imposition, and subordination. You can't develop others because each society has their own worldview that you have to respect and, if in this worldview development nor linear time exist, then you can't develop them thinking that you're doing a social good when in reality you're radically violating that society.\"\nHow Buen Vivir is Unique\nThrough my research I came across countless variations and translations of buen vivir. Some of the more widely used terms in Latin America are:\nBuen Vivir (Spanish)\nSumak Kawsay (Quechua)\nSuma Qama\u00f1a (Aymara)\nLekil Kuxlejal (Mayan Tzeltal)\n\u00d1ande Kaui (Ahcuar)\nBalu Wala (Kuna)\nAs this breadth of different languages reveals, the plethora of different cultures that hold worldviews similar to the concept of buen vivir each have, necessarily, their own unique definition.\nImage from UNAM: http:\/\/bit.ly\/26TpzW2\nWhile many different terms and definitions exist, several cross-cutting commonalities emerged through my research:\nAll of these worldviews have roots in indigenous communities, focus on harmony with humans and the environment, prioritize well-being (both human and environmental) over economic growth, and are based in community living.\nAdditionally, aspects became apparent which distinguish buen vivir from other approaches: Most development frameworks address global-scale problems that seem daunting and unachievable to any individual. With buen vivir, each individual is responsible for living in harmony and with respect to all of the people and natural elements around them, as identified by Barco Huerta. From this internal balance, then, larger-scale change toward balance and well-being will occur. Without individuals first prioritizing internal well-being, it will be impossible for them to advance well-being in broader systems external to themselves. Accordingly, it is not reliant on government handouts, large corporations, or NGOs to spark change. It recognizes the independence and dignity of people and communities and their ability to improve themselves, as exemplified by the Culinary Sanctuary example. Ph\u00e9lan also re-iterates this, noting that the concepts of development and dependence are decoupled by buen vivir.\nIn addition to research on the definition of buen vivir, I also investigated other common development frameworks in use today including Amartya Sen's Human Development Index, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Index, the Genuine Progress index, and Ecuador's Multidimensional Poverty Index among others. Through comparison of these frameworks to buen vivir, the above-listed unique aspects were further solidified; even if some of the existing frameworks address one or more of these points, it is not in a holistic or thorough manner.\nApplications of Buen Vivir\nKnowing what buen vivir is and why it is different, we can think about how it might be applied. Two countries in South America \u2013 Bolivia and Ecuador \u2013 have incorporated buen vivir into their constitutions. Bolivia adopted their new constitution in 2008, acknowledging buen vivir as an ethical principle in Article 8. Going one step further, Ecuador founded their new constitution in 2009, stating that buen vivir constitutes a complex set of rights that should be guaranteed and fulfilled in a manner that respects diversity and balance with the rights of nature. Ecuador has created a national plan and a multidimensional poverty index to accompany this new constitution with the end-goal of upholding buen vivir-based rights of people and nature. This is a fantastic step, but the transition is not an easy one and there is still progress to be made to achieving buen vivir throughout the country.\nConsidering these examples, it's crucial to ensure that policies are not being enacted in a superficial way that merely use the concept of buen vivir as a front for post-neoliberal agendas or continued mechanisms of colonization and capital accumulation, according to D\u00e1valos. In this spirit, Thousand Currents has grounded their Buen Vivir Fund in this concept in an authentic manner with the understanding that by using buen vivir as inspiration, it should not be idealized or romanticized, but considered as a legitimate alternative approach to development.\nMy goal as I enter the professional field of development work, Masters degree in hand, is to honor local perspectives and priorities for development, as buen vivir does. While top-down development will not disappear anytime soon, I hope to help grassroots development initiatives influence these larger movements to ensure more appropriate and effective projects for individual communities are implemented. In the words of Eduardo Gudynas, I strive to support the creation of a society which \"allows for plurality without hierarchies, dissolves the society-nature opposition and instead combines them.\"\n[i] Ph\u00e9lan, M. (2011). Revisi\u00f3n de \u00cdndices e Indicadores de Desarrollo. Aportes Para La Medici\u00f3n del Buen Vivir (Sumak Kawsay). Revista de Ciencias Sociales, 6(1). Pg 69-95.\n[ii] D\u00e1valos, P. (n.d.) Sumak Kawsay (La Vida en Plenitud).\n[iii] Ibid.\n[iv] Niel, M. (2011) El Concepto del Buen Vivir. (Doctoral dissertation). Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid.\n[v] Gudynas, E. (2012). Buen Vivir: Today's Tomorrow. Development, 54(4), 441-447. Doi: 10.1057\/dev.2011.86\nalternative economies Mar\u00eda Estela Barco Huerta\nBuen Vivir Fund our community\nAlternative Economies, Latin America\nA Masterclass on \"Buen Vivir\"\nGrassroots Leadership, Latin America\n\"Buen Vivir\": Learnings from Indigenous Worldviews on Biocultural Diversity\nPeru's Potato Park: \"Buen vivir\" in practice","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"RAFINESQUE, Constantine Samuel\nRAFINESQUE, Constantine Samuel (1783 - 1840) Wikipedia\nIchthyologia Ohiensis, or natural history of the fishes inhabiting the river Ohio and its tributary streams, preceded by a physical description of the Ohio and its branches.\nLexington, KY: Printed for the Author by W. G. Hunt, 1820.\nIn Rafinesque's polemic style the title page includes the following statement:\n\"The art of seeing well, or of noticing and distinguishing with accuracy the objects which we perceive, is a high faculty of the mind, unfolded in few individuals, and despised by those who can neither acquire it, nor appreciate its results.\"\nNew edition by Richard Ellsworth Call as Ichthyologia Ohiensis or natural history of the fishes inhabiting the river Ohio and its tributary steams. A verbatim et literatim reprint of the original, with a sketch of the life, the ichthyologic work, and the ichthyologic bibliography of Rafinesque (Cleveland: The Burrows Brothers Co, 1899).\nDigital facsimile of the 1820 edition from Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.\nSubjects: COUNTRIES, CONTINENTS AND REGIONS \u203a United States \u203a American Midwest, U.S.: CONTENT OF PUBLICATIONS BY STATE & TERRITORY \u203a Ohio, ZOOLOGY \u203a Ichthyology\nMedical flora; or, manual of the medical botany of the United States of North America. Containing a selection of above 100 figures and descriptions of medical plants, with their names, qualities, properties, history &c; and notes or remarks on nearly 500 equivalent substitutes. 2 vols.\nPhiladelphia: Atkinson & Alexander, 1828 \u2013 1830.\nRafinesque was a great botanist, conchologist, archaeologist, and economist. Born in a suburb of Istanbul, he was also a world citizen and a prolific writer with 939 works to his credit. He died in extreme poverty in Philadelphia and, but for the intervention of a few friends, his body would have been sold for dissection purposes. This work describes a number of native American remedies. Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.\nSubjects: BOTANY, BOTANY \u203a Botanical Illustration, BOTANY \u203a Ethnobotany, BOTANY \u203a Medical Botany, COUNTRIES, CONTINENTS AND REGIONS \u203a United States , NATIVE AMERICANS & Medicine\nBOEWE, Charles Ernest (1924 - 2016)\nFITZPATRICK, T. J.\nFitzpatrick's Rafinesque: A sketch of his life with bibliography [of his writings]. Revised and enlarged by Charles Boewe.\nWeston, MA: M & S Press, 1982.\nSee also Boewe's The life of C.S. Rafinesque a man of uncommon zeal. Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, 2011.\nSubjects: BIBLIOGRAPHY \u203a Bibliographies of Individual Authors, BIOGRAPHY (Reference Works) \u203a Biographies of Individuals, NATURAL HISTORY \u203a History of Natural History","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"What it takes to build a 7-figure business empire & why EQ matters with investor & speaker Erika Feinberg\nHave you ever wondered what it takes to build a multimillion dollar company? Wonder no more, as Erika Feinberg dives into the raw and real of taking chances to \"just making that call\"! She has built multiple companies to over 9 figures and consulted many business owners to elevate their game to the top (including yours truly).\nWhat's in it for you? She's one of the most raw humans that I know who doesn't hold back, apologizes when it's too much and encourages everyone to \"just be themselves\"!\n- why picking up the phone to ask is #1 rule for success\n- why doing life for you is how you change the game\n- why EQ matters in building your empire\n- why failure is not \"the end result\" but just a part of the process\nYou can find Erika Feinberg here: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erikafeinberg\/\nAND she's speaking at the #iStartFirst Summit on November 16! So if you don't have your ticket, register now:","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Art & Culture \u2022 Miami News \u2022 Tourists in Miami\nEvents in Miami this March\nArts, Culture, Film, and Music Come Together at Events in Miami this March\nThe Miami Film Festival\nWomen's Month at the Soundscape Cinema\nThe Miami Open\nWith some popular annual celebrations being canceled, and others still happening, we must find the silver lining and enjoy the sporting and cultural events in Miami.\nWhile the pandemic isn't fully over, and we've had to hold off on some of our most beloved festivals and events, including the world-famous Calle Ocho Festival and the Carnaval on the Mile Jazz and Art Festival, which are typically held in March every year, there are other events in Miami to look forward to.\nAmong the many exciting festivals, parties (both live and virtual), and events in Miami this March are a few of the following that we can safely look forward to as we move toward normalcy.\nHere's what to expect this month:\nThe Miami Film Festival is making a comeback this year, running from March 5-14th, 2021. This means it's up for over two weeks and gives you a lot of time to explore things that interest you, appeal to your taste, and draw you in.\nAs one of the top events in Miami, you can find the schedule and content online. This includes ticketing and other details about the festival, so you can schedule your trip over. It's definitely worth the visit because it features various renowned and indie filmmakers, incredibly long and short films, and so much more that you don't want to miss!\nSpeaking of films, the Cinema Series at SoundScape Park is paying homage to the greatest women in film with open-air screenings, picnics, and much more happening throughout the month. Rated as one of the top seasonal things to do in Miami, you can pack a picnic basket, take a blanket, and make your way out to enjoy cinematic masterpieces that women have helped create.\nThe management has taken to carefully focuse on social distancing while people watch their films and uphold necessary COVID precautions for safety.\nThe Miami Open is happening at the Hard Rock Stadium this March, and while it's not exactly an arts event, it's something many of us are looking forward to and can't wait to attend. Watch your favorite players going off on the court as they compete for the cup. It's thrilling, exciting, and a great opportunity for hardcore fans who may have a chance at attending.\nAs exciting as it is, however, many of these events are prone to cancellation. Just as we've seen happen with multiple festivals, carnivals, events, and occasions in recent months. Please stay tuned to official sites and platforms for updates.\nWe're always bringing you the latest and greatest updates on things to do in Miami here at Calle Ocho News. Keep up with arts, culture, tourism, and much more, whether you're a local or a tourist. We'd love for you to subscribe and stay up to date with our latest content each time! Contact us if you'd like to know more.\nTagsEvents in Miami Miami Film Festival\nMiami News \u2022 People of Miami\nGracing audiences with her incredible new collection of music, Alexas Lash launches a new EP at Little Havana's very own Bar Nancy. Get more details...\nLed by Taekwondo Master Hyeri Shin, The World Taekwondo Demonstration Team blew away everyone's mind on America's Got Talent. Check out more details...\nThe Cuban community in Miami is pretty huge and they've done some incredible things for the city. Learn more about what makes them so wonderful\nThe State Attorney has charged three police offers for separate incidents of battery. Learn more about this here.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"OKC Government\nBy Brian Robinson May 27, 2008, 9:02pm PDT\nShare All sharing options for: OKC Government\nInteresting bunch of notes from the deposition of OKC City Planner Jim Couch.\nI was not aware that the government of Oklahoma City is virtually all part time. The Mayor is an elected part time official who is paid $25K\/year(no that is not a typo).\nHe, and the city council(who are also part timers) are basically considered equals in government and their role is to define policy and largely hire paid staff(such as city Jim Couch to work full time to run the city.\nIt is an odd thing, and one which totally explains what we have seen from them to date. Robert Mac was just hired as Greg Nickels Communication director with a wage of $160K. Totally different worlds in these two cities.\nCouch holds his own pretty well in testimony. It is not the real bloodbath that I found McClendon and Gooden to be...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tareen says without Imran Khan, PTI is nothing\nLast modified on 9 PM-8 Dec,2019\nFile Photo Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen\nSenior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen on Sunday dismissed the 'minus Imran' formula by saying that the party was nothing without the prime minister.\nSpeaking to media at the Lahore Polo Ground, Tareen ruled out any political change in the country.\n\"Imran Khan is the prime minister and he will remain so. He will complete his tenure,\" he said. \"Some people are involved in conspiracies--their talk is nothing but conspiracies,\" he added.\nTareen said that Nawaz Sharif had been minused and the same was about to happen to Maryam Nawaz.\nHe also spoke about the PTI's relations with the PML-Q, as the former attempts to bolster its ties with the latter.\n\"We have spoken to the Chaudhry brothers. They have no reservations with the government,\" he said.\nTareen said that if BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal had issues with the government then they will be solved.\nHis comments come in the wake of reports that the PTI is gearing up to contact political allies and address their reservations.\nBNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal has been criticising the government during the past couple of days as he accuses them of neglecting Balochistan.\nPTI decides to Challenge transfer of IG Kaleem Imam\nSindh cabinet recommends removal of IGP Kaleem Imam\nPTI manages to win over PML-Q after rounds of talks come to an end","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Photo: Aer Lingus A330-300; photo credit: Aer Lingus\nAer Lingus Launches Inaugural Flight from Manchester To Barbados\nTomos Howells\nLONDON \u2013 Aer Lingus has today launched its first-ever non-stop transatlantic service from Manchester with its inaugural direct service from Manchester to Bridgetown, Barbados today. The aircraft flew under the flight number Aer Lingus name and flight number as EI31, departing at 10:45 local and is due to arrive in Bridgewater at 13:56 local time, the flight is being operated by on the carriers A330-300 aircraft G-EILA which is 11 years old.\nKaren Smart, Manchester Airport Managing Director, said: \"It's incredibly pleasing to see Aer Lingus' inaugural flight to Barbados take off from Manchester Airport this morning: Not only is it great to see the airline put this route on at Manchester, giving passengers additional choice and flexibility for this popular destination, but it is also a huge boost for the region with Aer Lingus choosing us as its first UK base for transatlantic flights. The routes across the Atlantic to Barbados and the USA will no doubt be hugely popular with the 22 million people that live in our catchment area, especially with the US opening up to British travellers next month. Furthermore, the routes and base here at Manchester will be welcomed by the hundreds of people who will have access to the jobs created here. I look forward to working closely with Aer Lingus as they grow from Manchester Airport.\"\nLynne Embleton, Aer Lingus CEO, said: \"Everyone at Aer Lingus felt great pride to see our first direct, non-stop flight from Manchester to Barbados take to the skies this morning. We know there is strong demand for direct transatlantic services from the North of England for flights to Barbados and we're looking forward to seeing travellers and holidaymakers enjoying the welcoming Aer Lingus experience that we're known for. Aer Lingus has a proud history with Manchester Airport, and today marks the next stage of our exciting journey with them: our new Barbados route, followed by the start of services to New York and Orlando later this year.\"\nPassengers were welcomed at the check-in desk with traditional Barbados music and cupcakes to mark the special occasion, with it not just being the first flight for the airline between these two destinations but also marking the beginning of the route expansion Aer Lingus UK will be conducting at manchester airport in the coming years.\nPrevPreviousVAH Leases Two Airbus A330-200 To Italys New Airline ITA\nNextManchester Airport Standing Head and Shoulders Above the Rest in COVID-19 RecoveryNext","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Beijing Final\nDate: May 5-6\nPrize Money: 20k USD\nRoad to World Tour: Qualifies 2 teams to Hyderabad\nPiran (SLO) won the Penang 3x3 Challenger after defeating Gdansk Energa 3x3 (POL) in the final 21-9 in Penang, Malaysia on May 5-6, 2018.\nPiran was unstoppable in Malaysia, with a perfect 5-0 record. Not even Gdansk and the tournament top scorer Michael Hicks (45 points in 5 games) could outplay the seasoned Slovenian team. The final game was just over 6 minutes.\nAnze Srebovt (Piran) was named MVP of the tournament as he led scoring for Piran with 31 points.\nThe Penang 3x3 Challenger is a direct qualifier to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour India Masters. The Slovenian team has now qualified to three masters. They earned tickets to the World Tour Prague Masters and Mexico City Masters based on ranking. It's early May and Piran has already secured the same amount of Masters that they played in 2017.\nGdansk also earned a spot to World Tour India with their 2nd place finish after an epic win against World Tour reigning champs Zemun (SRB) in the semi-finals.\nPiran will play next at the Sydney Challenger on May 19-20 and the Ulaanbaatar Challenger on June 2-3 2018.\nPiran (SLO)\nGdansk (POL)\nZemun (SRB)\nLjubljana (SLO)\nDom\u017eale (SLO)\nMichael Hicks (Gdansk) 45 pts\nAnze Srebovt (Piran) 31 pts\nBogoljub Devrnja (Yokohama City) 30 pts\nJasmin Hercegovac (Ljubljana) 27 pts\nSimon Finzgar (Piran) 26 pts\nGasper Ovnik (Piran) 26 pts","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"blackbaud-logo search clipboard folder-download B_logo facebook twitter instagram youtube linkedin2\nRaiser's Edge NXT\nIndustry-leading fundraising platform\neTapestry\nFundraising built for smaller orgs\nProspect research, data health, insights\nLuminate Online\nComprehensive online fundraising campaigns\nJustGiving from Blackbaud\nTrusted peer-to-peer fundraising\nFinancial Edge NXT\nPurpose-built nonprofit accounting\nSecure nonprofit and school payment processing\nK-12 School Management\nIntegrated LMS, SIS and Tuition Management\nTuition Management\nConnected tuition and fees management for your school\nTicketing and membership for arts and cultural organizations\nYourCause from Blackbaud\nCSR employee giving and engagement\nPowerful grant management for funders\nFundraising And Engagement\nFundraising and Advancement\nDonor and Prospect Research\nMarketing Campaigns and Websites\nEducation Management for Higher Ed\nAward and Scholarship Management\nFinancial Aid Management\nPayment and Purchasing Services\nCSR and Grantmaking\nEmployee Giving and Volunteering\nSolutions by Organization Type\nNonprofits and Charities\nArts and Cultural Organizations\nWhy Blackbaud\nThe Blackbaud Difference\nDiscover why we're your best partner\nBuild a Better World\nBlackbaud Institute\nIndustry-leading research and insights\nIntelligence for Good\nOur comprehensive approach to AI\nSee why teams like yours choose Blackbaud\nPartners, API, and Integrations\nExtend your solutions with capabilities from the Blackbaud Marketplace\nJoin us online or in person\nAdvance your goals with free tip sheets, ebooks, videos, and more from our experts\nBest Practices and Research\nSector trends and insights from the Blackbaud Institute\nsgENGAGE Blog\nBest practices and the latest learning for social good professionals\nDevelopment Planning\nTookit\nYour three-step guide to strategic fundraising from the Blackbaud Institute.\nTraining, Support, and Success Options\nBlackbaud University\nFlexible, free, and subscription-based training options on products and industry best practices\nWhether you want to self-serve or need help, we have options that fit your needs\nSupport & Training Quick Links\nBlackbaudU Campus\nBlackbaud Community\nHow-to Documentation\nProduct Idea Banks\nAdditional learning and help resources\nBlackbaud ID\nBlackbaud Newsroom\nBlackbaud CTO Westmoreland Named One of Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council\nby Blackbaud, Inc.\nCharleston, S.C. (April 11, 2019) - Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced that Mary Beth Westmoreland, the company's chief technology officer, has been named one of the 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council (NDC). This distinctive list of female executives, influencers and achievers who impact the technology industry recognizes women who are molding the future of technology with their insight and leadership. Westmoreland, who was also named to the list in 2017, accepted the award today at the National Diversity and Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.\n\"I'm humbled and honored to be recognized by the National Diversity Council as part of this distinguished group of women technology leaders,\" said Westmoreland. \"But this is by no means an individual award\u2014I share this recognition once again with the talented engineers, designers, product managers, architects and everyone on our Blackbaud technology team. I am passionate about investing in women to help accelerate their career paths and encouraging girls and women to pursue fulfilling careers in STEM fields.\"\nThe Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology are leaders in their organizations and profession who directly contribute to business growth or the strategic direction of their organizations, serve as active mentors and effective role models who inspire other women, operate with the highest integrity and ethical behavior, and demonstrate a commitment to corporate citizenship.\nWestmoreland, who has more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, has served as chief technology officer at Blackbaud since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for leading Blackbaud's worldwide product, technology and analytics strategy, and user experience across the company's entire solution portfolio, including the company's Blackbaud Labs incubation team. Before joining Blackbaud in 2008, Westmoreland served as vice president of Research and Development at Ipswitch, Inc. where she led software engineering, design and operations across the company's global product portfolio. Previously, she spent 15 years at the Savannah River National Laboratory, where she started as a programmer and eventually managed the company's Enterprise and Technical Systems Engineering organizations.\nWestmoreland is a trustee at her alma mater, Immaculata University, where she graduated with a degree in Mathematics and Physics. She is also a member of the Advisory board of Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, a board member of Charleston Women in Tech, and is actively involved in a variety of STEM programs and Women in Technology initiatives. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband Wayne and son Ryan.\nClick to Tweet: Congratulations to @Blackbaud CTO @mbwestmoreland on being named one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech by @DiversityFirst! #NowNotLater https:\/\/blkb.co\/2U8hQRA\nAbout Blackbaud\nBlackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community\u2014nonprofits, foundations, companies, education institutions, healthcare organizations and individual change agents\u2014Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise, and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing, and analytics. 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{"text":"Finance, General T&T, Oil and Gas, Politics, Recession\nMr. Politician, Sah\nJanuary 18, 2021 News 2 Comments\nBy Raffique Shah\nThe urgency with which this nation must address the issues that threaten to throw us back into the Stone Age cannot be over-emphasised. We were already in deep trouble when Covid-19 struck with pandemic force in early 2020, sending us reeling from blows to the body, the mind, even the spirit. The energy and petrochemicals sectors faced grim circumstances, the availability of natural gas, the key feedstock of the latter's operations, being of grave concern, and the markets for their products saturated and dampened.\nOur crude oil production had shrunk to approximately 50,000 bpd, often less than that. We could not secure a steady 100,000 bpd, which had been as the new benchmark after we fell from 150,000 bpd. New oil-finds had become rare and insignificant, especially when they were juxtaposed with Guyana's billion-barrel-lakes. Government had closed the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery, paid off the 5,000-odd employees huge severance packages, and left only oil production intact.\nIn that unstable environ, several ammonia and methanol plants decelerated their operations, as did the giant Atlantic LNG. Offshore exploration for gas also declined from the heady days a decade back when discovery of new replacement reserves of a few trillion cubic feet was a certainty every year.\nOutside of energy, the manufacturing sector trailed, but remained a reliable contributor to GDP and foreign exchange earnings. Unemployment levels were low, the social services and make-work programmes kept those condemned to existence at minimum wages out of abject poverty. Only crime kept growing like a malignant cancer, reminding us that notwithstanding our wealth\u2014the international rating agencies and organisations like the International Monetary Fund classified us as being neither-developed-nor-undeveloped\u2014we had systemic problems that kept us in a state of social and economic purgatory.\nThat was how we were when Covid-19 struck in 2020, and for far too many years before that. By the time the pandemic had all but shut down the industrialised and technological world as we knew it, like most countries, we suffered blows so severe, we remain punch-drunk, gasping for oxygen, groping for something to save us from drowning.\nTo be fair to the incumbent government, it reacted sensibly, adopting the defensive measures that the World Health Organisation and other similar agencies had advised nations to do. It focused first on preventing the pandemic from invading the country by adopting harsh lockdown, travel and quarantine measures. It also moved quickly enough to tap into now-scarce funds and roll out a slew of emergency financial support measures that, when combined with the natural generosity and human compassion that run deep in the veins of our people, saved hundreds, nay, thousands, from dying from starvation or surviving in squalor.\nIndeed, the pandemic brought to the fore some of the more beautiful qualities of homo sapiens, a caring that we thought did not exist, what with the materialism that drives the world we live in, the greed that has pervaded societies of great contrasts across the world. The population rose to the occasion, something we can all be proud of.\nBut now comes the reckoning, the time to face some harsh realities if this nation is to survive, to emerge from the pandemic-long-dark-night into the near-apocalyptic-afterworld, prepared to shed some of the grime we grew to see as normal in the pre-pandemic era, but which we knew all along were unholy, unacceptable, negatives that we must replace with positives.\nAlready, I can sense the suspicion, the murmuring: what the hell Shah coming with now? Easy, my countrymen. I am not mad, rest assured of that. Nor am I inhumane. However, I was always one to speak out, and that I do now. We cannot return to the old order in which the masses saw politicians only when they, the politicians, were seeking votes. We cannot continue caricaturing democracy as the few minutes citizens spend in polling booths once every four or five years, if I may paraphrase the Reverend Roy Nehall. We will no longer settle for you, Mr Politician, promising us to, say, bring the procurement of goods and services worth many billions of dollars every year, under scrutiny of the masses so that they see their\u2014yes, theirs, not yours\u2014dollars spent well, contracts awarded fairly, only to have you change the goalposts, the pitch, the wickets, just so.\nNo, Sah. Massa day not only done, wiped clean with all the bleach and sanitizers we have used, and continue to use to kill Covid. Massa day gone forever. So you, Mr Politician, will bring the procurement legislation to the masses, not just parliamentarians. You see, Sah, Covid introduced we to Zoom. So now all ah we could listen and have a voice. Tell we Mr. Politician, why foreign governments that make guns or ships or build hospitals or whatever, think that dey worthy of contracts worth billions of our dollars but dey cannot face public scrutiny. Tell we. Explain that to we.\nMaybe you convince we, maybe not. But we want real democracy post Covid-19. (To be continued)\nRaffique ShahT&T Govt\nPrevious PostLooking Beneath the SurfaceNext PostA Black Race Position\n2 thoughts on \"Mr. Politician, Sah\"\nWKendall says:\nThe party now start. The piper must be paid.\nTMan says:\nThe WHO never advocated for the closing of national borders to citizens of a country. They called for controlled return with testing and voluntary quarantine. T&T went overboard and has the distinction of being the only nation in the universe to lock out their own citizens while abandoning its marine borders to Venezuelans.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Write for us RSS\nTottenham Hotspur Related Content\nEnglish Premier League - How to watch Watford vs Tottenham\nFriday, Jan 17 2020\nMourinho's men have not enjoyed the best of forms lately, and visiting the in-form Hornets could be more complicated than you think.\nWhat is Watford and Tottenham's form ahead of this match?\nWatford managed to leave the relegation zone with their third win in a row last week. Nigel Pearson's men have won four out of their last five Premier League games, with their last loss...\nRead the rest of the article \u00bb\nDONE DEAL : Portuguese starlet becomes Mou's first signing at Tottenham\nWednesday, Jan 15 2020\nAccording to reports coming in from England, this will be the first of at least three moves for Spurs during the ongoing transfer window.\nTottenham Hotspur has granted one of Jose Mourinho's requests, and they have landed themselves one big signing for the immediate future.\nEarlier today, the London-based side confirmed the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Gedson Fernandes, who...\nEriksen offered massive wage increase in attempt to see him join Inter this month\nTuesday, Jan 14 2020\nThe Italian club is determined to hire the Danish midfielder this winter, even if they could sign him on a free deal next summer.\nInter's chances of winning the Serie A title are real, but Antonio Conte feels that Christian Eriksen would be the final piece in his puzzle to end Juve's dominance.\nWith that in mind, the Italian coach has urged Inter's hierarchy to step up their...\nJose Mourinho hints at Harry Kane potentially missing Euro 2020\nMonday, Jan 13 2020\nThe striker risk being out for longer than initially expected.\nTottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has cast doubt over the potential return of injured star Harry Kane and insists that the player could even be out until next season.\nThe 26-year-old English striker underwent surgery on a hamstring injury...\nFA Cup - How to watch Tottenham vs Middlesbrough on January 14, 2020\nMourinho's men will try to make it to the next round in this replay clash against the Championship team. Follow this match with our detailed guide.\nWhat is Tottenham and Middlesbrough's form ahead of this game?\nTottenham makes it to this match having won only one of their last six games. During that run, Mourinho's men have lost three, including their most recent Premier League match against...\nWatch: Mourinho blasts VAR as Robertson escapes punishment for tackle on Tanganga\nSaturday, Jan 11 2020\nThe Portuguese manager was left surprised by the decision not to send the defender off.\nTottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has slammed the Video Assistant Referee after it failed to sanction Liverpool's Andrew Robertson for an infringement in side's defeat on Saturday. The Scottish full-back launched a reckless studs-up lunge on Japhet...\nFans single out one Spurs starlet for praise as Liverpool grabs record win\nThe youngster performed beyond expectation in Saturday's encounter.\nFootball fans on social media have singled out Tottenham Hotspur teenager Japhet Tanganga for plaudits following his performance in Saturday's Premier League encounter with Liverpool. The 20-year-old defender overly impressed in his full debut despite...\nTransfer: Inter Milan to offer player plus cash for Tottenham's Christian Eriksen\nThe Serie A outfit is closing in on the signing of the Danish playmaker.\nInter Milan is reportedly readying an offer to secure the service of wantaway Tottenham Hotspur star Christian Eriksen in the January transfer window. The Nerrazzuri is prepared to swap midfielder Mat\u00edas Vecino and cash for the 27-year-old Dane who is...\nLiverpool suffers huge injury blow ahead of Tottenham clash\nThe Reds will be without their playmaker ahead of the test with Jose Mourinho's side.\nLiverpool has been hit with another news of injury ahead of the weekend's blockbuster clash with Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds' manager, Jurgen Klopp, on Friday, confirmed that midfield star Naby Keita has picked up a muscle injury which will rule him out...\nEnglish Premier League - Team news, TV listings for Matchday 22\nThursday, Jan 9 2020\nThe clash between Tottenham and Liverpool and Manchester City's trip to Villa Park stand out during this weekend.\nMatchday 22 in the English Premier League will surely bring back some interesting times for fans around the world, especially with some crunch ties taking place this weekend.\nLiverpool will seek to defend their unbeaten run in the Premier League...\nEnglish Premier League - TV and streaming options to watch Spurs vs Liverpool\nKlopp's men will defend their unbeaten run against a tough rival not living their best moments. Will Mourinho end the Reds' unbeaten streak?\nWhat is Tottenham and Liverpool's form ahead of this match?\nTottenham began the Jose Mourinho era with a string of wins, but lately, the London-based side has struggled to win games. Mourinho's men have lost two out of their last four EPL games...\nBarcelona 'crowned' as top earners in UEFA CL despite semi-final upset\nWednesday, Jan 8 2020\nLos Blaugranas earned a bit over six more millions than Liverpool even after being eliminated by the Reds.\nSurprisingly, the winner of the UEFA Champions League was not the top money earner in the 2018-19 season.\nThat honor belongs to Barcelona, who became the team with the most money earned in the previous edition of the world's most followed club...\nDiego Simeone hints at the sale of Arsenal and Tottenham transfer target\nSaturday, Jan 4 2020\nHe could be on his way out in the coming weeks.\nAtletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has addressed rumors linking Thomas Lemar with a potential transfer away from his club. The Argentine manager has stated that the French midfielder has not developed to the level that he would have expected him...\nFA Cup: How to watch Middlesbrough vs Tottenham live on January 5, 2020\nAfter emerging as the victor in their most recent meeting with Boro, Spurs will hope to secure yest another in the pair's first meeting in the FA Cup since 1966.\nWhat is the form of Middlesbrough as compared to Tottenham Hotspur?\nMiddlesbrough in the last 10 matches: 6W 2D 2L.\nTottenham Hotspur in the last 10 matches: 5W 1D 4L\nWhat is the head to head record of Middlesbrough vs Tottenham Hotspur?\nMiddlesbrough...\nTottenham Hotspur dealt massive injury blow ahead of FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough\nFriday, Jan 3 2020\nThe London club will be without their stalwart in the upcoming cup tie.\nTottenham Hotspur has been dealt a major injury blow with star striker Harry Kane ruled out for the weekend's clash with Middlesbrough. A club statement on Friday revealed that the English forward has had a tear in his left hamstring.\nKane was...\nWatch: Mourinho gets booked for walking into Southampton's dugout\nThe Special One spoke about the incident right after the game concluded with a 1-0 loss for Spurs.\nJose Mourinho's start of the year was not what he had planned, and this latest gesture by the Special One is a reflection of what went down during the game between Spurs and Southampton.\nThe year began with a 1-0 loss for Mourinho's men, and in...\nBruno Fernandes finally breaks silence on failed move to Tottenham Hotspur\nTuesday, Dec 31 2020\nThe Portuguese star has addressed his potential transfer which fell apart last summer.\nSporting CP skipper Bruno Fernandes has finally spoken up after failing to secure a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in last summer's transfer window. The 25-year-old midfielder has revealed that he was 'eager' to make the move to North London outfit which...\nEnglish Premier League - How to watch Southampton vs Tottenham on January 1, 2020\nMonday, Dec 30 2020\nMourinho's men need to go back to winning ways if they want to keep their top four chances alive. Follow this clash with our detailed guide.\nWhat is Southampton and Tottenham's form ahead of this match?\nSouthampton gets to this clash on a three-game streak without a loss. Two of those games have ended in victory, while their last match concluded in a one-all draw against Crystal Palace...\nMourinho refuses to discuss Eriksen's future after starring in Norwich draw\nSaturday, Dec 28 2019\nThe Spurs manager is not entertaining the exit talks around one his key squad members.\nTottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has opted to remain tight-lipped on the transfer saga involving Christian Eriksen. The wantaway Danish midfielder who has barely six months left on his current contract drew praises from the Portuguese manager after...\nTransfer - Tottenham tempts Real Madrid with Eriksen-Bale swap offer\nWith both players wanting to leave their current clubs, Tottenham wants to cut their losses by offering this deal to their Spanish counterparts.\nReal Madrid has tried one way or another to get rid of Gareth Bale, mainly due to his high wage and his low level of commitment to the club, which was quite evident during the final game in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers.\nThe amount of criticism sparked...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Richards, Chris and the Subtractions, Peaks and Valleys\nVeterans of the mid-west power pop scene, Chris Richards and The Subtractions are back with their new full-length record Peaks and Valleys, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2012's Get Yer La La's Out. The new record is the first with newly added Subtraction Andy Reed, who also is in The Legal Matters with Chris Richards along with longtime rhythm section consisting of Todd Holmes and Larry Grodsky. Reed brings along his guitar and some of the famous Matters' harmonies to Peaks and Valleys, the first recording bringing Chris and Andy together since The Legal Matters 2016 release. Peaks and Valleys is packed with some of Richards' best songs ever, with more guitar interplay and bigger harmonies this time around. Any and all guitar pop fans will find a new home in these Peaks and Valleys!\nCat: FMD023\nView more from:Richards, Chris and the Subtractions >>>\nMore From Richards, Chris and the Subtractions\nRichards, Chris and the Subtractions\n\"'Peaks and Valleys' LP\"\nFutureman Records","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"WeSurvivedCOVID-19 is Bringing Consumers, Businesses, Charities and Communities Together\nWeSurvivedCOVID-19, a new kind of promotional platform that is designed to bring both businesses and consumers together to help failing or struggling businesses, including providing profits to charity organizations that are working to support every community through the pandemic, for this week announced their platform is officially live and available for perusing\nPHOENIX (PRWEB) April 28, 2020\nHelping our communities now is time sensitive. Contact us for any media interviews or opportunities at: https:\/\/wesurvivedcovid-19.world\nBy providing promotional hats, and shirts, which will be sold via the companies that participate and sign up with the program, WeSurvivedCOVIID-19 will enable customers to select and place orders.\n\"It's no secret our nation is enduring one of the most challenging times of the last 100-years as businesses everywhere shut down to help our healthcare workers flatten the curve,\" said Bill Battaglia, Founder and Owner of WeSurvivedCOVID-19. \"Although retail businesses are taking a huge hit, we still have the internet at our disposal. That's what inspired us to launch our platform today.\"\nParticipating companies will have the option of sending out emails to their customers with a link embedded to the WeSurvivedCOVID-19 site, providing them with a unique user ID. With this ID, when the customer fills out their request, the benefits will go to the participating company to help with the dispersion of money and awareness during these hard times.\nBusinesses will also have the option to pre-purchase products at wholesale, selling it directly at their place during their survive event.\n\"When all of this is over, we encourage companies to host exclusive customer events whereby they offer special access and deals to their customers who supported them through these trying times by wearing the supporting products,\" said Battaglia. \"At the same time, along with providing benefits to participating companies, we will also provide profits to charity organizations that are working to support every community through the pandemic.\"\nWeSurvivedCOVID-19 will provide businesses with the options to place logos on the hats; logos on the front, front and back, back, etc. of shirts; logos on the bags; and logos on bulk orders of products that can include any packaged variety.\n\"We are doing this for the American people,\" said Battaglia. \"Together, we will emerge victorious. Help us spread the word today.\"\nCustomization options are available for all participating businesses. For more information, visit: https:\/\/wesurvivedcovid-19.world.\nBill Battaglia\ninfo@wesurvivedcovid-19.world\nWe Survived COVID-19 LLC","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"All-White Tallit: The Difference Lies in the Details\nThe prevalent custom among many Sephardic Jews is to wear an all-white tallit, but many other Jews also choose a solid white tallit with white stripes for aesthetic reasons, either as a Shabbat tallit, a special tallit for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and holidays, or a wedding tallit to be worn under the chuppah (wedding canopy).\nWhite Tallit Options\nToday, some traditional white-on-white tallits feature a textured box weave that helps keep the tallit in place on the shoulders. Often referred to as a \"nonslip tallit,\" some examples include the Hameoar and Tashbetz (The name \"Tashbetz\" is taken from Exodus 28:4, which refers to \"a tunic of chequer work.\"). This type of weave is supple, making it soft to the touch and a pleasure to wear.\nAnother option is the Beit Yosef, which is made entirely of wool, including the atara (neckband) and the corners. While a standard white tallit has satiny white stripes, the Beit Yosef has striping integrated into the weave. The unique wool striping lends the Beit Yosef Tallit a subtle refinement that sets it apart from other traditional white tallits.\nSome Sephardic tallits feature unique netted fringes, much like those found on the traditional Yemenite tallit. This can add as much as $40 to the price of the tallit. A white tallit known as the Malchut Tallit features short netted fringes without adding to the price.\nAlthough more expensive, another option is a handwoven all-white tallit, which may be made using wool, cotton or silk. The wool is made using thick yarns that create a rugged, earthy look. Cotton uses thinner yarns that enable greater detail and result in a slightly thinner fabric. Silk affords even greater detail work and has high sheen.\nSephardic Tzitzit\nIf you are Sephardic, or buying for a Sephardic Jew, you will probably want the tzitzit to be tied according to the Sephardic custom, which not all sellers are set up to accommodate.\nToday, many people look for Ptil Tekhelet tzitzit, which cost at least $70. Be aware that instead of the traditional Ashkenazi or Sephardic tying, they should be tied according to the Rambam, the Arizal, the Vilna Gaon or Sefer HaChinuch.\nAtara\nSome people like the simple classic look of the all-white tallit, but want to add a bit of flare by having an attractive atara (neckband) added. Most ataras range in price from $25 to $75, but if you're thinking of a stately atara with sterling silver, be prepared to pay $200 to $400.\nwrite by Siegfried","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Brenna Wynn Greer'94 speaks about new book on black imagemakers\nNov 04, 2019 by Clare Eigenbrode\tin News\nThe 2019 installment of Beloit College's Richardson Lecture Series featured Dr. Brenna Wynn Greer'94, the Knafel Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and assistant professor of history at Wellesley College. On Mon., Oct. 21, Greer spoke in Richardson Auditorium about her book \"Represented: The Black Imagemakers Who Reimagined African American Citizenship,\" which was published by the University of Pennsylvania Press earlier this year.\nGreer dedicated her lecture to the late Anita Andrew, who was a visiting professor of history at Beloit College while Greer was a student here. Andrew was the first mentor to help Greer understand that the field of history \"was a discipline, let alone a career,\" she explained, piquing an interest that led to a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and the publication of \"Represented.\" Andrew passed away unexpectedly in December 2018; her husband, John Rapp, was a professor of Political Science at Beloit from 1986 until the end of the past academic year.\nThrough her scholarship for \"Represented,\" Greer sought to answer the question \"does the experience of 'freedom' in the US require going through and shoring up institutions of oppression [such as capitalism]?\" which she also posed to her audience in Richardson on Oct. 21. Focusing on black capitalists and their role in the civil rights movement\u2014specifically John H. Johnson, who published the magazines Ebony and Jet; and Moss H. Kendrix, Coca-Cola's first black marketing consultant\u2014was \"surprising, especially to me,\" Greer said.\n\"We don't like capitalists in our civil rights stories,\" she observed, noting that a Google image search for \"civil rights movement\" yields almost exclusively photographs of protestors and activists. However, the movement had many faces, explained Greer, and scholars cannot ignore that some of those belonged to black figures who were more interested in gaining wealth than in gaining justice. Greer feels that it is time to allow \"for some messy, complicated, conflicted, complicit people of color in the scholarship.\"\nShe went on to illustrate the importance of two such people, in what the author and activist bell hooks has called the \"struggle over images,\" that characterizes the history of black liberation movements in the United States. When today's fully saturated visual culture was emerging during the 1930s, Greer told the audience, black people had no control over their own portrayal in news media and advertising, and rarely saw themselves represented outside of caricatures.\nWhen John H. Johnson founded Ebony Magazine in 1945, billing it as an \"antidote\" to Life Magazine, the amount of negative representation that Johnson's intended audience had endured until that point ensured that they were eager to give their money to anything offering positive representation, said Greer. Johnson founded a series of \"antidotes\" to print entertainment and news media aimed at white audiences, and business boomed.\nMeanwhile, marketing consultant Moss H. Kendrix successfully billed himself as an \"expert of the Negro market\" and was hired by Coca-Cola. Since the 20th century, United States identity has been profoundly informed by representations in media and advertising, said Greer. Lacking that representation meant that black and brown Americans were not granted an identity in the same way that white Americans were.\nIn 1953, Kendrix spearheaded the \"Family Favorite\" campaign through Coca-Cola, the first mainstream advertising campaign to depict black consumers as \"average\" people. Images of black families drinking Coca-Cola while cooking, watching television, and dancing circulated in Ebony and other publications that targeted black consumers. The photos in these advertisements exactly mimicked photos of white families in previous Coca-Cola campaigns, Greer noted, establishing the perception that black and white consumers were \"identical but separate.\" Although the \"Family Favorite\" campaign was the way that many black Americans first felt visible in advertising, they were also strategically rendered invisible in the same stride.\nAs the 2019 Richardson lecturer, Greer spent several days on campus visiting classes and meeting students. The Richardson Lecture Series was established through a fund honoring former Professor of History Robert \"Dickie\" Richardson.\nOne thought on \"Brenna Wynn Greer'94 speaks about new book on black imagemakers\"\nLowell Thompson says:\nInteresting, very interesting. I'm an AfrAmerican artist-writer in Chicago. I was one of the first \"blacks\" hired in the creative department of a top ten American ad agency\u2026in June, 1968. I'm working on an article\/book about that period when we \"integrated\" American advertising. I'd like to talk with Dr. Greer about her book, her work and how we might help each other document and publicize this amazing story.\nNews Scheduled speech from Erik Prince shut down after protests\nOp-Ed Jewish student reacts to anti-Semitism on campus\nNews Hate crimes hit Beloit College\nCategories Select Category Arts Features News Op-Ed Sports Uncategorized\nArchives Select Month November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 September 2015 May 2015 April 2015 February 2015\nArts \"Unbelievable\" show has a relevant thank you message for college women\t0 Comments\nArts \"Jojo Rabbit\" is an introspective cinematic pearl with Oscar-worthy performances\t0 Comments\nFeatures A chat with Beloit alum Bob Adams and WSJ Editor Russell Adams\t0 Comments\nThe Round Table Copyright 2018 THE ROUND TABLE. 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{"text":"by Times Staff \u2022 April 18, 2012 \u2022 0 Comments\nJoyce Love\nFlight Attendant, Realtor, and Paralegal\nJoyce Susan Love of East Boston died on April 13 surrounded by her loving family after a 10-year battle with breast cancer. She was 54 years old.\nBorn in Boston on April 1, 1958, she was a 1976 graduate of East Boston High School and attended Brandeis University's Upward Bound Program and the University of Massachusetts.\nShe began her professional career as a Flight Attendant for Eastern Airlines. She then worked as a Legislative Aide for former Boston City Councilor Diane Modica, as a realtor at Century 21 Joe Mario Real Estate of East Boston, and as a Paralegal for more than a decade.\nShe had many loves in her life, she was an avid gardener, loved to travel and cook and also found simple enjoyment taking photographs and on shopping trips.\nShe is survived by her beloved foster parents, Frances (Ippolito) and the late Gerard Riley of East Boston. She was the loving sister of Lawrence Love and his wife, Dot, Paul Love and the late Donna, Patricia Love, Sharon Love, Thomas Love, Gail (Love) Martelli and her husband, Mario, Deborah (Love) Smith and her husband, David, John Love, Donna McBride, Deborah Riley and David Riley. She was the adored aunt of April, Tiffany, Debra, McKayla, Samantha, Sophia, Mario, Peter, Kirk, Lawrence Jr., Michael, Mia, Jennifer and Jill; dear niece of Anthony Ippolito and his wife, Jean, Annette Giordino and her husband, Richard, Joyce Hopkins and her husband, Miles, and Benny DiGregorio and his wife, Rose. She is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.\nA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church (corner of Brooks and Paris Streets) on Thursday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Her family will receive visitors today, Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea St. (Maverick Sq.) East Boston. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: the Joyce Love Memorial Fund, Attn: Frances Riley, C\/O East Boston Savings Bank, 856 Bennington St., East Boston, MA 02128. For online condolences and\/or directions, please visit: www.rapinomemorialhome.com\nWinifred McCarthy\nWinifred (Armstrong) McCarthy died in East Boston on April 11.\nThe longtime companion of the late Guy Colella, she was the mother of Thomas J, McCarthy and his wife, Carol of Pittsfield, NH, Deborah and her husband, Donald Fong of Brookline, Susan Lanza of Rockport, Theresa and her husband, Robert DiAngelis of Winthrop, Linda and her husband, Carlo Pistone, Joanne and her husband, Richard Nugent and Wendy McCarthy, all of East Boston and the late James W. McCarthy; sister of William Armstrong and his companion, Anne of Saugus, John Armstrong and his wife, Joanne of Florida, Margaret and husband, James Rooney of Medford, Jeannette Haddock of Florida and her late husband, Butchie, Theresa and her husband, Marty Morrissey of Maine, Mabel Arsenault of East Boston and her late husband, Porky, and the late Mary Armstrong and Frances Somers; grandmother of James, Catherine and Joshua McCarthy, Joseph Perry, Leah and Rose Cefalo, Stephanie Guzzo, Jennifer Dean, Wendy Jeter, James and Anthony Skarda, Stephen Vieira and Tessa Nugent. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.\nFuneral arrangements were by the Magrath Funeral Home, East Boston. Memorial donations to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Pl. Brookline, MA 02245 would be appreciated.\nJack Arena\nFormer Winthrop Auxiliary Police Chief\nJack Arena of Putnam Street, Winthrop died at the AnnaMark Nursing Home in Revere on April 15 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.\nA lifelong resident of Winthrop, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged as a Private First Class. After his discharge, he went on to become a truck driver for Milano Brother's Trucking for many years. He was the former Chief of the Winthrop Auxillary Police and a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, the Winthrop Yacht Club and the Winthrop VFW.\nHe was born in Boston, the beloved son of the late Natalie (Ingeneri) and Frank Arena and was the devoted husband of the late Flora M. (Proto) and the loving father of Natalie Gioioso and her husband, Joseph of Peabody, Jacqueline Luti of Revere, Theresa DeLeo and her husband, Paul of East Boston, Florine Turner and her husband, Willow of Worcester, Francine Conley and her companion, Gary Andon of Somerville and Frank Arena and his partner, Dale Platt of Minnesota. He was the dear brother of the late Kenneth Arena and is also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.\nHis funeral will be conducted from the Ernest P. Caggiano and Son-O'Maley Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Thursday, April 19 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation today, Wednesday, April 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Winthrop Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or go to www.perkins.org. For directions or to sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com\nBetty Blaikie\nFormer Charlestown Resident\nBetty A. (Melvin) Blaikie of Lawrence, formerly of Charlestown and Somerville, died on April 11. She was 71 years old\nThe beloved wife of the late John F. Blaikie Sr., she was the devoted mother of Helen Parent of Haverhill, John F. Blaikie Jr. and his wife, Susan of Londonderry, N.H. and Janice Kennedy and her husband, John of East Boston; loving Nana to eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; beloved sister of Leroy \"Chub\" and Charles Melvin, both of Charlestown, Richard Melvin of Somerville, Norma Johnson of Florida and the late Helen Arnold, Junior, Fred and Daniel Melvin and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.\nFuneral arrangements were by The Carr Funeral Home, Melrose. Burial was at Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For obituary and online condolences, please visit www.carrfuneral.com.\nFrancis D'Angelo\nWest Bridgewater Resident\nFrances M. D'Angelo of West Bridgewater died peacefully on Easter Sunday at the age of 92.\nMrs. D'Angelo grew up in the North End and was the loving daughter of the late Ignazio and Crocifissa (Amarta) Ansaldi. She was a lifelong seamstress working in the textile industry until the age of 83. She loved cooking, spending time with her family, and getting her hair done.She married the late Paul J. D'Angelo, Sr. on Oct. 17, 1948 and they raised their boys in Boston. She was the loving mother of Richard J. of California, Robert P. and his wife, Karen of Florida and Paul Jr. and his wife, Roberta of Plympton; loving \"Nonna\" of Derek, Jonathan, Chantelle, Christopher, Danielle, Adam, Olivia, and Paul III and great grandmother of Zachery, Cameron, and Lexi; loving sister of Joseph of Woburn, Josephine Ansaldi of East Boston, Nicholas Sr. of Boston, Anthony Sr. of Medford and the late Nina Ansaldi, Katherine Ciccarello, and Stephen Sr.\nFuneral arrangements were by the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Burial was at Knollwood Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 103 Center St., Bridgewater MA 02324 For online guestbook visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.\nAnthony Cataldo\nOf Revere\nAnthony G. Cataldo of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on April 13 following a brief illness at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere. He was 89 years old.\nBorn in Boston, he lived in East Boston most of his life before moving to Revere in 1950. Mr. Cataldo served in the US Navy from December of 1942 until January of 1946 as a Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class. He continued on with his interest in autos and mechanics and went to work for the former \"Perrotti Oldsmobile\" on Broadway, Revere for several years. He retired from Pride Lincoln-Mercury of Lynn in 2001 at the age of 80. He was a longtime member of the Revere Council, Knights of Columbus.\nHe was the beloved husband of 61 years of Frances L. (Marino); cherished father of Domenic A. Cataldo and his wife, Gail of Phoenix, AZ and Cynthia L. Chipman and her husband, Kenneth R. of Revere; devoted grandfather of Nicholas A. D'Angelo of Revere, Tony Cataldo of Phoenix, AZ, Janelle Morales and her husband, Guillermo of Jacksonville, NC; dear brother of Mary Tranfaglia of Winthrop and the late Carmen Cataldo and is also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews.\nHis funeral will be held from the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte 107) Revere today,Wednesday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m., followed by his Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach Street and Winthrop Avenue) Revere at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. For further information and directions, visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com\nJoseph Felzani Sr.\nActive at St. Anthony's Church in Revere\nJoseph Felzani, Sr. of Revere, formerly of East Boston, went home to the lord suddenly with his loving family by his bedside on Easter Sunday, April 8.\nA graduate of Mass. College of Pharmacy, Mr. Felzani was a lector and usher for many years at St. Anthony Church in Revere as well as a past member of St. Anthony's Holy Name Society, St. Anthony's Parish Council, Past President of Point of Pines Beach Association and a US Army veteran of World War II,He was the beloved husband of over 59 years to Ann B. (Cacchiotti) Felzani; devoted father of Jane A. Manning of East Boston, Joseph Jr. of Revere and Annette M. Felzani Dwyer of New Jersey; dear brother of the late Ernest and Marianne Felzani and Dora Pearson, cherished grandfather of Kathryn, Matthew, Lauren, Liam, Adam and the late Christopher Manning and is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.\nMr. Felzani was laid to rest with his mother and father in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. May they all rest in peace. For more information or to send an online condolence: www.ruggieromh.com.\nHelen Paull\nHelen (McDonough) Paull of East Boston died on April 12.\nShe was the beloved wife of Charles Paull; loving mother of Virginia Jordan and her husband, William of Revere, Charles Paull and his wife, Ebeth of New Hampshire, Kathleen Drohan and her husband, Kevin of Revere, Charlene Scarpa and her husband, Mario of Lynn and Cheryl Granara and her husband, Thomas of East Boston; dear sister of Thomas McDonough of Revere, Bertha Santoro of East Boston and the late Myles McDonough; cherished grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 10 and the late Bobby Goggin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.\nFuneral arrangements were by Vazza's \"Beechwood\" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, 165 Captain Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. The entire Paull family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff of the Leonard Florence Center for the Living for the exemplary care and hospitality provided during Helen's time at the Center. For guest book and directions www.vazzafunerals.com\nAntonio Ciccone\nAntonio L. Ciccone of East Boston died on April 9.\nA US Army veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Buonopane) Ciccone; loving twin brother of the late Mario M. Ciccone; cherished uncle of Deborah Fairbanks of Hingham and Susan Ciccone of Cambridge; dear great-uncle of Rachel Kovacev, Dionne Pettit, Janelle Stockbridge, Alex Schenkman, Angela Angeli, Adam Fairbanks, Mary Fairbanks, and Eve Fairbanks\nFuneral arrangements were by the Rapino Memorial Home, East Boston. Entombment was in Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Tree of Life in the Soldiers Home in Chelsea, a donation. For online condolences, please visit www.rapinomemorialhome.com\nRaffaella 'Phea' Mingolelli\nRaffaella \"Phea\" Mingolelli of East Boston died on April 9. She was in her 93rd year.\nShe was the beloved wife of the late Michael D. Mingolelli with whom she shared 49 years of marriage; loving mother of Joanne Ciampa and her husband, Anthony of Erie, PA, Michael Mingolelli and his wife, Elizabeth of Framingham and Patrick Mingolelli and his wife, Paula of Tyngsboro; dear sister of the late Evelyn Parziale, Auriente \"Rente\" and Rudolph \"Rudi\" Maramaldi; cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.\nFuneral arrangements were by Vazza's \"Beechwood\" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For guestbook visit www.vazzafunerals.com.\nGerald Forgione\nWorked for Colonial Provision\nGerald \"Jerry\" Forgione of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on April 16 after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.\nAn employee of Colonial Provision Company for 28 years and the University of Massachusetts Security Dept., he was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1947 and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of the Korean War.\nHe was the cherished husband of Beverly ( Statho) Forgione; son of the late Albert and Mildred (Costello) Forgione; stepfather of Donna Zagami and her husband, Joe of Maine, Dianne Ferri and her husband, Kevin of New Hampshire and John Statho Jr. and his wife, Janine of Melrose. He was \"Grampa Jerry\" to eight grandchildren who adored him. He is also survived by his cousins John Hanlon and his wife, Sarah, Jean Scaduto and her late husband, Mario, Rita Valente and her husband, Don and Karen Siciliano and her husband, Al. He was the brother in Law of Diane Lombardi of Chelmsford, and Thomas Boland and his wife Jacqueline of California.\nHis Funeral will be held from Vazza's \"Beechwood Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, Revere Friday morning at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church, 194 Nichols Street, Chelsea at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends may visit Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Everett. Remembrances may be made in his name to the Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA For guest book and direction. www.vazzafunerals.com\nSylvia Cappoza\nSylvia J. (Ruggia) Capozza died unexpectedly in Beachmont Revere on April 5. A former resident of East Boston, she was 80 years old.\nFuneral arrangements were by the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, Revere. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the N.E. Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. For further information, please visit: www.vertuccioandsmith.com.\nNicoletta Masiello\nNicoletta (Beatrice) Masiello, a longtime resident of Revere, died on April 14 at her Revere home after a long illness. She was 86 years old.\nBorn in Avellino, Italy, she came to the United States in 1961 and settled in Revere.\nA devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, she worked in the shoe industry locally for several years.\nShe was the beloved wife of 48 years to Carmine Masiello; devoted mother of Revere Animal Control Officer Anthony C. Masiello and his wife, Christine and Melina I. Sousa and cherished grandmother of David C. Sousa and Madison Masiello, all of Revere; dear sister of Michelina Monaco and her husband, Pasquale o Aellino, Italy, Assunta \"Susie\" Licciardi and her husband, Frank and Elena Coccimiglio and her husband, Nicola, all of Revere and the late Antonetta Colarusso, Angelina DiVIto and Filippo Beatrice; loving sister in law of Cristina Beatrice and Carmine Colarusso, both of Revere and Frank DiVito of Saugus. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews in the United States and in Italy.\nFamily and friends are invited to attend visiting hours today, Wednesday, April 18 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere from 4 to 8 p.m. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, April 19 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.\nAnna Maio\nRetired Stitcher, formerly of East Boston\nAnna Maio of Peabody, formerly of East Boston, died at the Life Care Center in Plymouth on April 16 after a brief illness. She was 96 years old.\nBorn in Brooklyn, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rose and Ralph Carbone. A resident of East Boston for many years, she was employed as a stitcher for Picarello and Singer until her retirement. She was also a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.\nShe was the devoted wife of the late Frank Maio and the loving mother of Louis Maio and his wife, Irene of Peabody, Esther Gualtieri and her late husband, John of Revere, Michael Maio and his wife, Rose of Peabody, Anthony Maio and his wife, Christine of East Boston, Rosemarie Mazzone and her husband, Rickie of Plymouth and the late Ralph Maio and his late wife, Esther. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.\nFuneral services will be held from the Ernest P. Caggiano and Son-O'Maley Funeral Home 147 Winthrop St., Winthrop today, Thursday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be held today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow the service in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.For directions or to sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.\n\u2190 $4M Central Square Upgrade Almost Shovel Ready\nMenino and the Casino \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Watch this show BETCH!\nThere's a new episode of I Hate My 30's tonight on VH1. Tonight's episode is about one character going baby crazy. This apparently happens to women in their 30's. One of the actors on this show is Liam Sullivan who gained fame as Kelly the shoe crazy betch from YouTube.\nLast week Kelly made a guest appearance as Kyle's niece. She took Kyle's roommate out shopping with a new song, \"Forget It, Just Get It!\" The full video got cut down in the episode but here it is on YouTube.\nATM, Credit, Debit. Get over it, just get it!\n# posted by Daniel Brown @ 3:25 PM 1 comments\nRick and Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World\nSeason 1 of Rick and Steve concluded this week on LOGO. Also the entire first season was released on DVD this week. There are only 6 episodes in the season. I really hope we get a second season. If you don't want to wait for the DVDs to arrive or you just don't like to keep DVDs around your house anymore, you get them on iTunes as well. This series is based on a series of short films Q. Allan Brocka made out of Lego bricks and Minifigs. These made the film festival rounds but are not available online, thanks to the Lego Group's lawyers. So this new series is done with computer animation and instead of Lego. The people look kinda like Playmobile toys but not too much. The first season had much of the same stories from the shorts. Rick agrees to father a baby for his lesbian friends. Steve's Southern parents visit. Rick and Steve have a three-way that ends badly. Dana gets pregnant instead of Kristen. Plus there are some great new stories. The group goes on a gay cruise. Pussy tries to take out Dana. Steve joins the Log Cabin Republicans. Rick takes steroids to buff up. It's very funny so don't miss it.\nMy favorite recurring joke the the rrrrrroses lady. For anyone who has spent anytime in West Hollywood, the strange Latina women selling roses at outdoor cafes and bars is very familiar. I can't believe no one incorporated her into a movie or show before now. She even shows up in the delivery room during the season climax. I love her.\nChelsea Lately\nI was recently turned onto a new show on E called Chelsea Lately. This is a late night talk show which focuses on pop culture. If you are still sad over Rosie's departure from The View and you can't wait for the Show Biz show to come back (who knows when that will be) and Best Week Ever is just not enough for you, tune into Chelsea Lately.\nThe format is really simple. First she has a very brief monologue. Then she and three guest panelist talk about current celebrity news. Finally she has a guest on to plug something. The show is just a half hour so it doesn't drag on like Jay or Conan. Recently, guest Bai Ling (Jack's crazy tattoo lady) was on talking about Angelina Jolie. Her English isn't very good and Chelsea and the other panelist were trying to figure out if she just said she and A-Jo had ever been together, if you know what I mean. Bai didn't know what that meant. Here's the transcript:\nChelsea: Is \"good friends\" code for bumping uglies? Be honest.\nBai: What's that?\nChelsea: Is \"good friends\" code for: you went around her hot pocket and said \"hi!\"?\nBai: I don't really understand that.\nChelsea: Did you ever have sexual relations with Angelina Jolie?\nBai: That's very private...\nChelsea: No one will see this, it's just between us four.\nChelsea is a very funny comedienne. She's also very self deprecating often calling herself an alcoholic and very promiscuous. I look forward to many funny episodes with her.\n# posted by Daniel Brown @ 11:55 AM 0 comments\nVegas on the Travel Channel\nOver the weekend The Travel Channel had a Las Vegas marathon. Most of the Travel Channel's Vegas shows are in the Top Ten format and are lame and outdated. The Top Ten Places to Eat in Las Vegas. The Top Ten places to Cool Off in Las Vegas. The Top Ten places to Poop in Las Vegas. There were a couple new shows produced in 2007 over the weekend that I watched: More Vegas FAQs and More Vegas Do's and Don'ts. They never showed the originals, just the \"more\" shows. These will be repeated again on Thursday if you'd like to watch them. They have renewed my interest in going to Vegas. It has been over three years since I've been there. Maybe I'll stay at the Wynn.\nVegas is a city unlike any other. First it was all about gambling. Then the failed family friendly era. The Excalibur needs to be imploded. Then they realized they could make more money off the rooms for conventions. But now it looks like it's all about the party. The new thing I noticed in all these shows I watched was how the club scene has exploded in Las Vegas. And there's one thing Vegas knows how to do and that's make money on something. So they have people wait in long lines to go into half empty clubs OR they can pay lots more to get in without waiting in line. Once in you can buy $10 cocktails at the bar OR you can pay $300 for a bottle, table, and dedicated cocktail waitress. You can drink by the pool OR you can pay extra for a super crowded pool party. The good thing is Vegas always markets to the straights so there's no need for me to throw money at these boring, loud clubs and parties filled with milkbags. I'll stay at the tables and get my cocktails for free. Suckers!\nWho Wants to Be a Superhero?\nWe are several episodes in to Season 2 of WW2BaSH? and it's already better than last season. Stan Lee got rid of the bad super heroes early and now I have the problem of liking everyone who is left. I don't want anyone to be kicked off now. I'll list my favorites in order. And by favorites I mean everyone left.\nParthenon - he's the superhero who happens top be gay. His powers come from an ancient arm thinging he found on an archaeological dig. He's the one pictured.\nThe Defuser - he's the superhero I want to be gay. He's a hunky cop by day and in his spare time also fights crime as a gadget hero who uses non-lethal force to stop the villains. Whip Snap - she has the mastery of the whip and can turn people to sand. In real life Paula has had a hard life and she makes me want to cry whenever she talks about it. She's a skinny black lesbian with no family and few friends. Hopefully she doesn't leave the superhero lair the same way.\nHygena - she fights crime and grime with modified cleaning utensils. I was reading about her on wikipedia and she said she came up with the idea for this superhero while attending comic conventions with her husband. She is quoted as saying, \"that to properly combat the odor problem on the convention floor would probably require some sort of superhero.\" It sounds like the Lego conventions I've been to.\nHyper-strike - he's got super strength can shoot lightening from his hands or something. He is kind of sexy although I liked his parachute pants of his first costume more than the tights he got during his make-over\nDon't Forget about Fall Cable Shows\nThe new fall season will be all over the main networks next month. But don't forget about the great stuff coming out on our favorite cable stations in the next couple months.\nTorchwood, debuts Saturday, Sept 8th, BBC America\nTorchwood is a spin-off from Doctor Who. It is also an anagram of Doctor Who. Season 2 of Doctor Who dealt with the creation of the Torchwood institute by Queen Victoria and the modern day organization. Hot Captain Jack Harkness stars in this series. He appeared in several Doctor Who episodes from the first and third season. The BBC continuity has the first season of Torchwood between Seasons 2 and 3 of Doctor Who. As we are getting them out of order, there may be some spoilers in the next few weeks of Doctor Who as to what happened in Torchwood.\nIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 3 starts Thursday, Sept 13th, FX\nThe original pilot was written and produced by the three actors on a digital camera. FX picked it up. After a good run, they added Danny Devito to the cast for the second season. He has been fantastic. Anne Archer also has a recurring role as Danny Devito ex-wife. This show is always outrageous. They look at what is politically incorrect and go way beyond. Last season Charlie pretended to be crippled, Dee went on steroids, Mac had sex with Dennis and Dee's mom (Anne Archer), and they had a Jihad against their bar's Jewish landlord. The landlord was then bough out by Dennis and Dee's dad (Devito), thus giving him a reason to hang out with them. And also giving him a place to play poker with his Vietnamese business associates which is my favorite recurring joke of last season.\nStargate Atlantis, Season 4 starts Friday Sept 28th, Scifi\nSo SG1 is gone expect for a few upcoming movies. Atlantis has really been good. Col. Samantha Carter is now joining the cast as the new military commander of Atlantis. Dr. Weir was injured in an explosion in the season finale and wont be returning until the mid-season finale in December. I hope to see guest appearances by all the other SG1 personal in the upcoming seasons.\nSouth Park, new episodes resume Wednesday Oct 3rd, Comedy Central\nThe second half of the 11th season of South Park returns in October. Nuff Said.\nThe Sarah Silverman Program, season 2 starts after the new South Park on Oct 3rd, Comedy Central\nJust like \"Sunny\", Sarah's show shoots for political incorrectness. In the first season she took in a homeless man, then made him sleep in a box in her laundry room. She also became a lesbian, until she had to kiss a girl, ewww. The show is Comedy Central best live action non-sketch show since Reno 911. I don't know when that is returning.\nDrawn Together, new episodes resume Thursday Oct 4th, Comedy Central\nIt's been almost a year since we have seen new episodes. Season 3 took a break mid-season with a cliffhanger with most of the Drawn Together house trapped in a car in the mall parking lot. The fourth season has not yet been produced and the creators left Comedy Central for other projects so it looks like this will be the end of the series.\nNip\/Tuck Season 5 starts sometime this fall on FX\nI've seen teaser ads for the new season in L.A. but no airdates have been announced.\nFlash Ah-ah Gordon\nFlash Gordon premiered on the SciFi Channel last week. Episode 2 is on tonight. I did not have high expectations for this, and it failed to meet even those. Oh, it's bad. The acting is abysmal, and I'm usually soft on bad acting. Also bad: the writing, the characters, the technology, and the entire premise. The thing that got me the most was when Flash went to visit the grave of his father who died \"13 years ago,\" the year on the grave stone showed 1992. That would have been 15 years ago. Then there's the marathon he won for the third year in a row. I guess no one comes from out of town to run in the local Baltimore area marathon and he never got sponsored to go to a bigger marathon. And why is the son of a physics professor working in a garage without a college degree? Now I haven't even gotten to the mysterious rifts in time and space that connect Earth to another Earth-like planet, just outside the only city on that planet. It's very convenient. Flash must stop the evil forces of Ming each week and keep things hidden from the public and the government, lest they panic and try to force open more rifts, respectively. The only bright spot in the show is the alien female bounty hunter who gets trapped on Earth and will assumably join forces with Flash and his gang. She is a new character to the Flash stories.\nIt's just bad so hopefully it will get the boot off of Friday night before it brings down the whole network.\n# posted by Daniel Brown @ 12:01 PM 0 comments\nSo Best Week Ever is over until mid-September. At least they left us with one of the funniest episodes of the year. I've been laughing all weekend about Paula Abdul's craziness, Zsa Zsa'a naked prince, and of course Chocolate Rain:\nOn 7\/27\/07, The Filipino Prisoners had the best week ever. Here they are preforming Thriller:\nOn 7\/20\/07, Dogs had the west week ever. Britney bought one, Michael Vick stopped fighting them, and one adopted a baby panther. Sorry no video.\nOn 7\/13\/07, JJ Abrams fans had the best week ever. I too wanted to know more about his new monster movie when I saw the trailer before Transformers. Here it is:\nLabels: Best Week Ever\nScooby Snacks\nOne of my favorite brands of humor in television shows is the recurring joke. One of the best ways of doing this is with a particular product that keeps showing up episode after episode. I call this type of item a \"Scooby Snack\" after the munchie curbing bribe product from Scooby Doo. Now a lot of times real product placements can be Scooby Snacks. On Roswell they drank (and sometimes stole) lots of Snapple, as they have on 30 Rock. Wow this is Diet Snapple, it tastes like regular Snapple. MADtv continues to feature the Toyota Yaris for some reason. And Burger King was a favorite of many Arrested Development characters.\nWhile too much product placement can draw attention away from the story, just a little can be very funny. As I learned from Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, specific is a lot more funny than general. Calvin's dad wasn't just a nameless corporate drone, he was a patent attorney, even more boring to Calvin.\nTwo of my favorite summer cable shows have their own \"Scooby Snacks\". Psych has a constant obsession with pineapples. While Burn Notice loves yogurt...as evidenced in the following clip. Spies love yogurt.\nIf you can think of other Scooby Snacks, generic or product placement, please add them to the comments.\nWhoopi is the new Rosie\nI guess after they had a taste of the already popular host, they had to repeat it. The View used to be about building up new careers...and then crushing them. Now they are just about crushing them. Whoopi was installed today as the new \"moderator\" on The View taking over for Rosie. I hope she can live through Elisabitch's crap she spews everyday. Or maybe she will just take her down where Rosie wasn't able or willing. Elisabeth's thinking is so illogical lately. I can't get into without just getting mad. I pray to baby Jesus that she will find out her husband is cheating on her. No not really. The praying I mean, I'm sure Tim banging other women (or men).\nAnyway, at first I was disappointed in the decision. I found Whoopi a little boring when she co-hosted. At least Sheri Shepherd brings some more crazy life to the show. Whoopi is too calm. Plus she's Joy's age and now there's no 40ish panelist. But Whoopi is quick-witted and liberal so she should be a good match for Elisabitch.\nI Love VH1: Part 4: Original Scripted Programming\nVH1 tends to steer toward celebrity based gossip and reality shows. But occasionally they run shows which defy their standard model, a scripted original comedy show. This first started with So NoTORIous, a show so funny I'm amazed it wasn't picked up by NBC who originally ordered the pilot. Tori Spelling, Loni Anderson, and Syler where all fantastic. But it was cancelled and then her dad died, poor thing. I have it on DVD.\nThen earlier this year, VH1 created a complete original take on the skit comedy show, Acceptable.TV. Five mini shows where shown each week and the audience would vote on what they wanted to see more of. Operation: Kitten Calender was a brilliant spoof of the Apprentice. I would love to see more. No news if this is coming back for a second season, but I wouldn't hold my breath.\nLast week they started another new show, I Hate My 30's. If you haven't watched it, you should add it to your TiVo right now. RIGHT NOW! Ted should click here. This show has a great variety of thirty-something characters, including the bitter divorced guy, aging cheerleader, dad trying to hold onto his youth by dressing too young, and ambitious woman who doesn't want to date right now. The narrator is the guy who own the coffee shop everyone goes to, Dr. Rod. I'm not sure if he's really a doctor, but now a runs a coffee shop. Switching careers is so thirties.\nHere's an extended preview of this week's episode. The scene is a spoof of Summer Nights from Greese.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The True Illegals\nOn February 18, 2018 February 18, 2018 By dancingpalmtreesIn Africa, African Goddess, African King, Illegal Aliens, Uncategorized\nThere has been a lot of talk and controversy in the United States about \"Illegal Aliens.\" Let's look at this issue from a different standpoint. When you think about this topic the true illegals are those that Colonized Africa, The Americas, India, The West Indies aka The Caribbean and Australia. At what point in history were Europeans invited to steal other people's lands, destroy their culture and enslave the people already living there? Never! Europeans took all these lands by force, forced their religion onto people, brainwashed and subjugated them. Then to add insult to injury Europeans claimed they \"discovered\" these countries and continents. Europeans claimed to bring civilization to these lands! Obviously nothing could be further from the truth as all colonized countries had their own civilizations which in some cases were much more developed that any in Europe.\nParts of what we now know as the Southwest United States were part of Mexico. Through Manifest Destiny plus outright greed and violence Europeans annexed these territories in the name of their European God. When the white man set foot in the Americas they had the Bible and the Indigenous peoples had the land. Now the white man has the Land the the Indigenous peoples have the Bible along with all the poverty, disease, self-hate and destruction that came with Euro-Centric Christianity.\nEntire Native American tribes were given blankets infected with small pox or just plain shot and murdered just so the so-called Settlers could steal their land! Millions of Africans were stolen from Africa and sold into Slavery to benefit the slave-owners. Both Native Americans and Africans were stripped of their cultures, religions, way of life because we were deemed to be \"savages and heathens.\"\nRead about the Indian schools established in the 19th & 20th Centuries where Native American children were sent to learn the way of the white man. At least now many Native Americans are returning to their roots including their own religious beliefs. African Americans are looking to Africa and our African belief system as opposed to the white-based Christianity we've been spoon fed that said we were the \"cursed children of Ham.\"\nDear Colonizers, European Imperialists, Evangelicals and Fundamentalists while you worship your white god today at your white church please explain to me how you can do so after pillaging and ruining countless lands where you did not belong? Stealing resources and murdering peoples whose skin color and religion differed from yours.\nHow do you justify the KKK, the Christian Right or the Christian Identity Movement and the American Nazi Party? And the idiot racist, sexist, moron who currently illegally occupies the \"White House.\" Guess it really is the white now. Black people being only 12% of the population you know that we did not vote him in there. The venom that 45 spews from his gutter, these words in not said in a vacuum. Most people of color know that what he says is really what many white Americans actually think!\nAlso why are over 90% of serial killers and mass murderers white men? People of European descent demonized Muslims, Blacks and Hispanics as lesser races or more violent but even a cursory look at history shows the opposite. Yes white America look in the mirror and see that the true Illegals look just like you!\nEuropeans and white Americans spent centuries raping, stealing, pillaging, stealing people and natural resources from all the above mentioned continents then complain that those people whose lands were set to ruin are immigrating to America and Europe. That's a case of the pot calling the kettle Black.\nBy the way, I'd happily take mine and Stephen's financial equivalent of the 40 Acres and a Mule that we were promised after slavery plus the accumulated interest to resettle in a land where we would be welcomed and celebrated. Lord knows America is not that place.\nAfricaAfricanAfrican AmericanAmericaColonizersEuropeIllegal AliensNative AmericanTruth\nThe Black Panther Movie Review\nIn Pursuit of Health\n4 thoughts on \"The True Illegals\"\nJulia Penner-Zook\nA very timely message, DeBorah!\nThanks my friend. Have a great week!\nPuzzles of the Soul\nExcellent message agree totally with it. The invading races were so consumed with evil. We still suffer from it everywhere. Take care and bless you.\nThanks. I appreciate your support and encouragement.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Best DAW For Beginners (Ableton vs Logic vs FL Studio vs Pro Tools)\nNoah Custer July 11, 2019 4 views\nBuyer GuidesDAWs4 views 2\nLooking to get started with music production but don't know which DAW to buy?\nWe compare 4 of the most popular DAWs for music production.\nFind out which music production software is right for you.\nChoosing The Right Music Production Software Can Be Tough\nConsiderations When Picking A DAW\nAbleton Live Review\nEase Of Use\/Learning Curve\nStock Plugins & Sound Libraries\nDesign\/Interface\nIs Ableton Live Right For You?\nPro Tools Review\nIs Protools Right For You?\nLogic Pro X Review\nWorkfow\nIs Logic Pro X Right For You?\nFL Studio Review\nIs FL Studio Right For You?\nI was 13 years old, walking through a clothing store with my mom, when the song Bounce by Calvin Harris came over the radio.\nIt was the same feeling as jumping headfirst into a lake, a complete and total shift in the entire world around you. For just a moment, space and time mean nothing; there's no up or down. This submerged state is your universe.\nI knew, with perfect clarity, that I wanted to make music like that song. It was my passion in life. Unfortunately, as my head poked back above the water, a problem quickly emerged. I had no idea what I was doing.\nIf you're reading this article, you've probably already made it through that first stage of complete ignorance, and done enough research to know you need some sort of computer program designed for music production.\nThat program you're looking for is called a Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW, and there are many to choose from.\nBefore you can even start making music, you need to have a think about:\nWhat computer operating system you intend to use\nThe style of music that you make\nWhether you intend to perform live with it\nAltogether, the most important thing to realize is this: There is no one size fits all DAW.\nWith any professional level DAW, and lots of time spent studying and practicing your craft, you can produce excellent music. Still, don't dismiss this choice flippantly. There is likely one DAW that will fit naturally for you, and that's what we will help you find going forward in this article.\nLet's start with one of the most popular DAWs for electronic producers in today's music landscape.\nPro Tools may be the industry standard for a band recording their rock album at an established studio, but the Ableton logo is the sigil of the electronic musicians.\nIts user base alone provides a compelling testimony, being the DAW of choice for Deadmau5, REZZ, TYNAN, KSHMR, Gammer, Skrillex, Dillon Francis, Kill The Noise, Angerfist, Au5, Vorso, Illenium, and many, many more. So why is it so well-loved?\nThe layout makes sense, and it offers helpful tips in the lower-left corner of the screen for a novice user.\nIt's an easy DAW to fall into and never walk away from. KSHMR used Reason, switched to Ableton, and never switched away. Deadmau5 made the same jump from FL Studio. These dance giants favor Ableton because it welcomed them with a simple, but powerful design, and incredibly effective tools.\nA lot of Ableton's power comes from its stock plugins, and their ease of use. Unlike most DAWs, you don't have to open up a separate window to use the stock plugins in Ableton.\nGranted, all of your third party plugins will still require it, but this one tiny step saved results in hundreds or thousands fewer clicks before your song is finished if you use the tools Ableton offers, and it honestly makes a difference.\nWhen you don't have to open up your graphic EQ to notch out some of those low mids because the controls are presented to you right in the plugin chain, you feel it. It feels good.\nAbleton Live's stock plugins are absolute powerhouses. For example, look at Corpus. Corpus is a plugin included with the Suite version of Ableton Live that \"simulates the acoustic characteristics of seven types of resonant objects,\" per the Ableton manual.\nTo put that into layman's terms, it gives any sound the same sonic characteristics as a pipe, or a marimba, or a string, and more. The sound design possibilities with Corpus are both unique and exciting, and there's not a lot of software that does what Corpus does as well as Corpus does it.\nBeyond just Corpus, Ableton plugins like Operator and the cleverly named Sampler are well-loved software due to their ease of use and powerful versatility. These are just a few of the many innovative and incredible stock plugins that come with Ableton, as long as you're willing to dish out your hard-earned cash.\nAlong with the wide selection of plugins and midi effects, the full (Suite) version of Live comes with an impressive collection of over 5000 individual sounds and samples, over 70GB of data ready to be used in your latest and greatest productions, more than enough samples to get you on your way to your goal of song creation, although it is worth noting that as you move down the tiers of Live bundles, you are offered fewer sounds.\nTypically referred to by the brand name, Ableton, the software is actually called Live, and that's very telling regarding its focus.\nIt was designed with performers in mind, and has an entire view mode designed for cueing and playing tracks in a live setting.\nIt works tremendously well with audio files, pitch shifting and time stretching where necessary with very few artifacts, thanks to some well designed proprietary algorithms. This performance-driven ideology is well-honed, and actually lends a lot of benefits to its production abilities as well.\nIts workflow benefits from this priority of audio information over MIDI. While its MIDI capabilities are not lacking by any means, freezing a track and flattening to audio occurs very naturally.\nReversing a sample is one simple tap of the R key. Stretching, warping, fading, mutilating audio to suit your needs seems to happen as soon as you've thought it.\nAbleton is often praised for its workflow, and with good reason. Once you've learned it, this DAW becomes very efficient, and ideas go from conception to reality in seemingly no time at all.\nOh, by the way, Ableton's expensive. Ableton Live 10 Suite (check price here) is the one with all the bells and whistles.\nBut if you just want to try out the workflow and record a simple singer-songwriter track with vocals, guitar, and maracas, try out Ableton Live Lite. It's free, and is a perfect way to dip your toes into the pool and see if you like it.\nIt'll only allow you to have 8 tracks, plus 2 send\/return tracks, and it has limited plugins, but it would be fully capable of building a professional quality song, as long as the production is simple enough.\nSo, you tried Lite, and you decided you like Ableton, but Suite is a massive monetary commitment. There are two more options to explore though, Intro (check price on Amazon) and Standard (check price on Amazon).\nIntro is a lot more powerful than Lite, but still with a limited track count (16 now), and a lot of the finer tools are saved for Intro's bigger brothers.\nIntro is a reasonable next step, but for the serious producer who wants to make music professionally, Standard is probably the lowest step you should go to.\nThe Standard version offers unlimited tracks, 13 more audio effects than Intro, and 256 mono audio inputs and outputs (contrasting Intro's 8). Ableton Live Standard is for the producer who's serious and wants to cast off their limitations. Suite is for the producer who wants all that, plus all the toys.\nUltimately, Ableton's an incredibly effective DAW, and it's hard to go wrong with it, but it may very well be cost-prohibitive. If you're willing to budget enough to purchase Standard or Suite, however, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.\nAbleton Live 10 Suite Multitrack Recording Software\nMultitrack audio recording and MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments\nUnique session View for nonlinear composition, flexible performance and improvisation\nReal-time warping of audio: automatically sync music and loops, regardless of tempo\nUnlimited audio and MIDI tracks\nIncludes 5000+ sounds (70+GB), 57 effects and 10 instruments (wavetable, Operator, Sampler, analog, electric, tension,...\nHave a conversation with any music producer and at some point, you are almost guaranteed to hear the words 'Pro Tools'. In fact, have a conversation with any musician and you will probably find out that they are familiar with the Pro Tools name, and if they've ever recorded in a professional studio, they have more than likely used it.\nPro Tools is arguably the 'go-to' DAW of choice for many professionals out there, but is it really all it's hyped up to be?\nAs a beginner opening up a Pro Tools session it can be difficult to know where to start. Like any musical craft, Pro Tools takes time to learn, inevitably you will end up having to read through manuals and probably consult google for your answers, but isn't that part of the fun after all?\nIt is widely argued that Pro Tools is not the most user-friendly DAW out there.\nSomething that is quite easily achieved in Logic\/Ableton, like creating a send, can be quite daunting in Pro Tools. Frustrating at first but processes like this, i.e. manually linking your signal chain, creates a steep learning curve that actually becomes really rewarding as you learn the program's intricacies and functions which once mastered are often translatable to other DAWs.\nWhile Pro Tools is one of the pricier DAWs, once you purchase it you will also receive a selection of plugins which are of industry standard quality.\nThe great news is regardless of whether you opt for the free 'Pro Tools First' or the full software you will be able to use Pro Tool's own EQ, Compressor, Limiter and Gate.\nThere are arguably better plugins on the market, but these plugins have gotten some of the best producers by for decades. It'll also give you an idea of how these types of plugins work and how they affect your mix.\nYou'll also get a D-Verb and Mod Delay included with each package which gives you the basics to begin creating great mixes. Upgrading your Pro Tools package gives you a bigger selection of plugins (such as chorus, phaser and more) but this isn't a necessity if you're just starting out.\nIf you decide to opt for a paid-for version of Pro Tools you'll also get access to a good selection of software instruments, such as the AIR Mini Grand Piano, and over 2GB of loops and samples which are sufficient for starting ideas and building tracks. Depending on the genre you write, you may find this selection quite limiting though.\nPro Tools is also available as a bundle that includes the infamous Apogee Duet interface. Click here to check it out.\nIt's not the prettiest interface, but it is efficient in its layout. You have your basic play, record, stop functions, a tracklist and your regions clearly displayed. You can quickly tab between the record and mix window where you'll see your tracks laid out clearly, and you can insert plugins in either of these windows.\nIt can be a little confusing at first when creating bus or auxiliary tracks as Pro Tools won't immediately link your signal path so spend some time getting to understand how these work and why you would use them.\nOnce you get a better understanding of the screen layout then it is worth reading up on shortcuts and functions within Pro Tools that will speed up your workflow. Like anything, you get out what you put in and with a little bit of effort you'll soon be using keyboard shortcuts which will save you clicking in menus constantly and certain shortcuts will become second nature.\nAside from being just recording software, think of Pro Tools as a way to edit your tracks during and after the recording process, which is where the selling point really lies.\nAre your drums not quite synchronizing with the click track? Hit CMD+8 on Mac (or CTRL+8 on PC) and bring up Beat Detective. A simple few clicks and you can transform your 'not quite perfect' drum takes into professional sounding, locked in beats.\nIn fact, Pro Tools will even allow you to lengthen, shorten and add fades to your regions without even having to select each region.\nOnce you get to grips with its shortcuts and time-saving functions Pro Tools quickly becomes second nature.\nOf course, cost needs to be factored into any purchasing decision and your wallet will take a hit if you choose to invest in Pro Tools.\nA perpetual license will currently set you back a fair bit (check price here), although there are subscription options at a less intimidating rate.\nIf you are unsure then Pro Tools First can be downloaded for free, great if you don't want to commit financially right away but this does restrict you to a maximum of 16 tracks of audio.\nThere are undoubtedly cheaper DAWs out there such as Logic.\nMuch like learning a musical instrument Pro Tools takes time, but the rewards and sense of satisfaction you gain from it are huge. As the industry-standard software, learning Pro Tools puts you in good stead should you decide to pursue production professionally but also much like learning a musical instrument, the hobbyists will still have a lot of fun using and getting to grips with the program.\nSo consider your budget, your preferred styles to listen to and mix and what your typical session will look like. If it's physical instruments you are recording then Pro Tools should be a serious consideration for purchase.\nThere are other DAWs which you may over time find to suit your needs more but you can be certain that Pro Tools will be a huge asset when it comes to your recording, mixing and mastering.\nAvid Pro Tools 2018 Academic (Download Card + iLok)\nAvid Pro Tools 2018 Academic Edition is for sale to college students, and faculty, teachers, and administrators at K12...\nFull version, perpetual License of Avid Pro Tools 2018. Includes 1-Year of Avid Support - includes all software updates...\nCompose, record, edit, and mix high-quality music or sound for picture-on a Mac or PC-using Avid Pro Tools 2018 , the...\nAvid Pro Tools 2018 comes packed with over 60 amazing virtual instruments, effects, and sound processing plug-ins, so...\nIncludes iLok3 USB Smart Key\nDespite it only being available for Mac users, Logic remains as one of the most-sold DAWs out there. It is used professionally by electronic experts such as Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Audien, Disclosure, Eric Prydz, Swedish House Mafia, and more, as well as world-renowned pop sensations like Coldplay, Pharrell Williams, Owl City, and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy.\nLet's examine what makes Logic worthwhile.\nFirst off, if you already have Apple products, and especially if you've used GarageBand, the workflow will probably be a pretty natural fit for you.\nTheir designs tend to incline towards simple, attractive interfaces that provide a shallow enough learning curve to have fun with from the start, without sacrificing the power necessary to do the heavy lifting.\nLogic exemplifies this ideal, allowing the beginner to assemble tracks from loops, or stock instruments, and also giving the ability to mangle those loops beyond recognition and process the instruments to oblivion.\nFirst of all, Logic has a wide variety, cultivated, developed, and improved over its many iterations, some of which have further variety within.\nThe stock compressor, for instance, has 8 different algorithms, because sometimes you'd rather have a VCA compressor than a FET sound, and just one algorithm won't get you through a whole track. 8 should do it, though.\nUpon using the plugins, it's clear by the interfaces which ones are most up to date. The newest ones, like Chromaverb, are visually pleasing, responsive, and easy to use. Others, like Space Designer, have been around for a while, but recently had their performance updated, and their appearance along with it. Then there's the third category, for plugins like Stereo Spreader and Pitch Correction, which look old because they are old.\nLogic gets free updates, and plugins often get improved in these updates, but until it's done comprehensively, some of the lesser-used plugins might lack a little of Logic's modern charm.\nThe stock library of sounds in Logic is a hidden treasure. There are thousands of loops and FX: drums, synths, basses, guitars, world instruments, etc, and they're all reasonably high quality.\nThe one thing notably missing is vocals.\nThere's not a lot of vocal content to play with in the stock Logic library, but there's tons of other stuff, and it's good stuff. It's especially useful for seeding inspiration and helping newer producers understand the different components that go into building a track.\nIt's also worth noting that, like many Apple products, an attractive interface is a high priority. As a friend of mine once said, \"If I'm going to be looking at this for 20-40 hours per week, I want it to look good.\"\nAnd Logic looks great.\nAt the end of the day, you can make music in the ugliest DAW out there, but is it really what you want?\nWhen I open a new Logic project, it makes me feel inspired. It feels inviting. And then there's Reaper. One look, and inspiration wanes. Visual pleasantries aren't what's important. It's what's on the inside that counts.\nThat said, if you have the opportunity to date a wonderful person that you think is properly beautiful, or a wonderful person that looks like a bad drawing of a human, it seems to matter a bit.\nLogic is more than just a pretty face. It's highly capable, and allows for some truly great workflow opportunities.\nTake its bus routing, for instance. Logic has 256 busses, which can be routed to either as sends, or as outputs, allowing for complicated split routing.\nThis provides the ability to do things like outputting all of your leads to a bus, but also sending them each to a reverb, and having that reverb outputting to the same bus to be processed as a whole.\nWhile this can be achieved in other software, Logic makes it easy, and the parallel processing opportunities that are afforded are pretty incredible.\n$200. Logic has one version, and it costs $200. That's why I got it, initially.\nDespite being hundreds of dollars cheaper than Ableton Live Suite, Logic is a full-featured DAW that can compete with the best DAWs out there.\nOverall, Logic is excellent, and should not be dismissed because of its lower price point. It is a fully capable DAW that's easy to use, hard to master, and tremendously powerful. You certainly can't go wrong with this fantastic software.\nOne of the biggest issues for a lot of new producers is getting their head around all the new lingo and detail that you find literally everywhere in any DAW.\nThings like 'room size\/shape' on your reverb unit, parametric EQ, compression and side-chaining can be overwhelming for new producers, but FL Studio (formerly fruity loops) can make the transition easier.\nFL Studio is a fantastic program created by the team at Image-Line.\nUpon opening up a blank FL Studio project file you might find yourself a bit overwhelmed, but its a good thing.\nThere are a lot of features right in front of you and the linear aspect of sample searching and sound creation really shine in this DAW, and the full version comes with a fully produced track inside a project file that allows you to open up a finished song and pick it apart to figure out how things work.\nIt is worth noting that recording instruments into FL Studio is extremely easy.\nProvided you have an understanding of the audio interface you're using, it's extremely easy to sync up and create channels that record straight to the playlist via the floating mixer window.\nFL Studio comes with a plethora of dope, heavy-hitting synths. These include Sawer, Harmor, PoiZone, Sakura, Toxic Biohazard and Harmless to name just a few. The synths available through the FL Studio software are second to none and are highly regarded throughout the production industry as some of the best synth VST's on the market.\nYou're able to create rich and immersive sounds from the ground up, so there's little need to go shopping around for 3rd party plugins.\nFL Studio also provides the end-user with a rich and vibrant library of sounds and samples at their fingertips, doing away with the need for expensive outboard gear, the need to purchase large libraries of samples or even the use of instruments themselves.\nA good example of this is the FPC; a stock VST that allows the user to map computer keyboard keys to the pads of an on-screen version of the classic Akai MPC.\nProbably the most useful feature, when getting started in FL Studio, is called the step sequencer.\nMost users of this program will be able to identify the step sequencer as one of the 'staple' tools within this DAW. The step sequencer functions as a 'beat-grid' of sorts, allowing for any sound or sample to be placed on the grid and be triggered as a part of a sequence.\nThe length of the grid can be as short as 2 steps or as long as 64 steps, and the samples themselves can be double-clicked on in the step sequencer window to open up the ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release) functionality of any specific sample. This allows for time-stretching, reversing, pitch shift and a whole host of other interesting features and effects accessible from within the step sequencer.\nFL Studio's biggest feature above all else and perhaps one of its most overlooked features \u2013 is that it is highly visual.\nThe application itself has a heavy focus on the way its native plugins interact within the DAW, and there are a LOT of native plugins, I believe there are 30+ all up.\nThe visual features allow you to use your eyes heavily in conjunction with your ears, so if you find yourself not sure about the sound of something, in particular, you may find that the right audible adjustment comes from a visual adjustment.\nThe mixer window is one of FL Studios hidden gems, similarly resembling the mix window in ProTools, when used properly this tool can give a distinct sonic advantage when mixing audio in FL Studio as opposed to something like Ableton or Reason.\nThe user can add sounds from any track of the playlist window or any sound on the step sequencer to a channel on the mixer, and from there can access panning, FX, side-chaining (which can be a little convoluted) and a whole host of other features such as the FL Studio inbuilt mastering program named Maximus (multi-band maximiser) or your other mastering programs of choice.\nThis 'copy to next pattern' function can help the user create a fluid and interesting beat progression in no time, these features combined with the ability to paint these patterns straight onto the playlist makes for a super easy and customizable workflow. The playlist window itself is also an integral part of the software.\nLiterally, any sound or sample can be dragged directly onto the playlist (the same as the step sequencer) and be placed anywhere along the timeline.\nThe list of tools along the top of the playlist window such as the slice tool can be used directly on the audio to chop up patterns, sounds or samples that you have added, into smaller bits to use for arrangement or differentiation.\nThe tools along the top of the playlist function almost behave like similar tools found in image-editing software in the way they intuitively interact with end-user and the audio clips.\nSamples on the step sequencer can also be right-clicked and transitioned into a piano-roll format, allowing for heavier syncopation of drum hits and the pitching and playing of samples on the keyboard that otherwise wouldn't be possible.\nIt is also worth noting that there is an FL Studio iOS application that allows you to save FL project files and transfer between your device and your computer, meaning you can work on the go, AND use the touch screen for things like filters and FX, for a much more natural and organic sound than you would be able to achieve with your classic right click automation.\nFL Studio is currently available across 4 different pricing schemes, with a one-time payment and a lifetime of free upgrades available, meaning: you only pay once and every time they update the core software, you get the new version for free.\nDo note that you can buy any individual plugins from the Image-Line website, so if you're only after a few bits and bobs, you can customize your own bundle and choose only what you specifically think you need, although, there are several other big-hitting package options available.\nThe overall feel of the software is intuitive and exciting to use, whilst not dumbing down any of the important technical aspects that can be found (sometimes glaringly) in other DAW's, FL Studio manages to maintain a certain level of professionalism whilst also opening up more possibilities to the end user via its use of fun and visual stimuli.\nThe sum of the functionality, pricing and visual aspects of this DAW equal out of a really great DAW for beginners, delivering everything that every other DAW can deliver but with a fraction of the stiffness and dryness of its competitors.\nThere are several different categories for different producers and levels of income.\nThis means you can get stuck in and be able to learn and create at the same level as the full version which is close to 10x the price, although it is recommended to purchase the producer edition just so that you have the maximum functionality from the get-go.\nAll of the aforementioned features make this program a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to get their head around electronic music production and sound recording.\nAll up this DAW comes highly recommended for beginners looking to get stuck into it and professionals looking for something fun and different from the other more stale DAW's on the market.\nImage Line FL Studio 20 Producer Edition Mac\/Windows\nPowerful mixing and automation\nThe best Piano Roll in the business\nFlexible Browser and workflow features\nSupport for all VST standards\nOver 80 instrument and plugin effects included\nabletondawfl studiologicprotools\nNoah Custer\nNoah is a young music producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and occasional singer who experiments with just about every genre in the world of electronic music. He is a proponent of the utility of music theory in song construction, and enjoys its study.\n9 Productivity Tools To Improve Focus For Musicians\nPip Dolan January 14, 2019\nFL Studio vs Ableton Live. Which DAW Is Right For You?\nRowan Frizell July 7, 2019","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Recent Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School graduate commits suicide\nPosted 9:49 am, March 22, 2019, by Tribune Media Wire Service, Updated at 10:40AM, March 22, 2019\nPARKLAND, Florida \u2013 The mother of a recent Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School graduate said her daughter committed suicide last weekend.\nSydney Aiello, 19, was close friends with Meadow Pollack, one of the 17 students killed when a gunman opened fire inside the Parkland, Florida school last year, WFOR in Miami reported.\nAiello's mother told WFOR that her daughter suffered with \"survivor's guilt\" and had recently been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.\nHer mother said Aiello struggled to attend college classes since she was scared to be in a classroom. She said her daughter was sad, but never asked for help before killing herself.\nRyan Petty lost his daughter, Alaina, in the shooting. He's focused a lot of effort on suicide prevention in the wake of the tragedy \u2013 worried that tramatized teens might take their own lives.\n\"It breaks my heart that we've lost yet another student from Stoneman Douglas,\" Petty told WFOR. \"My advice to parents is to ask questions. Don't wait.\"\n\"Some of the questions that need to be asked are: Do you wish you were dead and not wake up? Second question: Have you had thoughts of killing yoruself?\" Petty said.\nCindy Arenberg Seltzer, President and CEO of the Children's Services Council of Broward County, told WFOR the Parkland tragedy proved that people need to work to get over the stigma associated with mental health problems and a troubling inability to ask for help when you're struggling.\nSeltzer said parents should look for suicide warning signs like kids who hurt themselves or stop taking part in activities they once enjoyed.\n\"Parents have to be a little more aggressive when they see those signs and not just wait for the child to ask for help and maybe take them to those resources,\" she said.\nA GoFundMe account has been set up to help Aiello's family.\nIf you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.\nDo you have a story you want FOX6 News to investigate? Email us at fox6news@fox6now.com\n'We're going to be safer:' Florida governor signs bill allowing more armed teachers\nStudent decorates graduation cap with QR code sending people to list of high school shooting victims\n11 charges filed against deputy criticized for response to shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS\nParkland therapy dogs have their own special yearbook page\nFlorida governor signs law allowing paramedics to carry firearms in high-risk situations\nHigh school senior graduates at hospital bedside of dying mother\n15 months after the Parkland shooting, school's principal announced he's stepping down\nDwyane Wade surprises graduates at Stoneman Douglas High School\nMass shootings create rippling network of stricken survivors\nParkland shooting survivor says Harvard rescinded his admission over racial slurs he used 2 years ago\nPoll: Most believe schools have become less safe\nInvestigators recover helicopter that crashed in Bahamas\nMom caught on video in classroom threatening students she says bullied her daughter","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Brian Stelter arrested for possession of child porn by Swiss Police\nJason Pires January 18, 2023 in World - 1 Minute\nFormer CNN host Brian Stelter has been arrested at his hotel in Davos, Switzerland for possession of child pornography by Swiss Police. A source within the police confirmed to the Vancouver Times that Stelter was arrested after a tip-off by Interpol.\nStelter was caught with two laptops full of child abuse material, which authorities claim held 1,000s of images and videos of children being abused by unknown men. He is currently being held in prison pending a bail hearing.\nStelter was speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) about \"disinformation.\" Critics, including conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, slammed his involvement. CNN is known to spread fake news and disinformation, something Donald Trump made public during his presidency.\nStelter's lawyers confirmed to the Vancouver Times that the arrest occurred, however, they maintain their client is innocent and plans on fighting the charges. Klaus Schwab, founder of the WEF, is also rumoured to be a pedophile. A large number of prostitutes were sent to Davos to keep the attendees company, according to sources close to the scene.\nThe mainstream media and big tech want to hide the truth. Beat them at their own game by sharing this article!\nPrevious: 'Everybody's unit here was shaking': Keremeos, B.C. RV park sustains damage from rockslide\nNext: Employee arrested, accused of posting $80,000 in refunds to her own credit cards\nKlaus Schwab hospitalized after bad reaction to Covid jab\nBill Gates arrested by German military, faces death penalty \u2013 #Nuremberg2 and #VaccineInjuries trends\nArrest warrants issued for Justin Trudeau, Bill Gates, Klaus Schwab\nJason Pires","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Boo College: Paranormal Society of Bradenton Florida Investigates College Hall and Caples\nPost author:Caitlyn Ralph\nCharles Ringling died within months of the completion of his family's home. His wife, Edith, would continue to be a pivotal member of the Sarasota community.\nOn Tuesday, Aug. 25, the lights were put out and the locks were bolted in College Hall, but the building was not vacant. As the sun disappeared from the horizon, the \"Pink Mansion\" became dotted with cameras, traversed with wires and filled with high-tech equipment. Buzzing with anticipation, the Paranormal Society of Bradenton Florida (PSOBFL) was preparing for their investigation of the Ringling and Caples family homes.\nLiz and Ron Reed started PSOBFL five years ago after having personal paranormal experiences. The team has traveled throughout Tampa Bay and various locations around the nation. PSOBFL currently has nine members.\n\"It's kinda like a little family,\" Liz Reed said in an email interview. \"We will do an investigation for anyone who we find needs it.\"\nThe society offers a Bradenton Ghost Walk in addition to conducting investigations.\n\"I started just chatting with [Liz Reed], and she told me about their investigation of Crosley [Powel Estate] and how interesting that was,\" New College Internship Coordinator Andrea Knies said about her Bradenton Ghost Walk experience. \"She knew several of us on the tour were from New College.\"\n\"Personally, I just like historic buildings. So when I first started working here, I started talking to Jodi [Johnson, admissions coordinator] about it because she knew more out of her interest,\" Knies said. \"It's just become kind of a side hobby of mine.\"\nThe investigation began at 9:00 p.m. A group of 10 PSOBFL crewmembers and Novocollegians was present. To cover the most ground possible, half the group members took a golf cart to the Caples mansion. The other half stayed at College Hall. After 90 minutes, the groups switched.\nThe K2 meter, which detects electromagnetic fields and has traditionally been known to indicate the presence of the paranormal, activated at multiple points in Caples, including the bottom floor classroom, originally a dining room, and the sitting room upstairs. Thinking that the device could interrupt the electrical current, crewmembers tried and failed to debunk the experience with a cell phone.\n\"It's funny to see when you mention it to people, people do start sharing more stories,\" Knies said. \"[When] the security guard came in when we were in College Hall, [\u2026] I said 'Well, do you have any stories?' and he said, 'Well, not here, but I definitely know people talk about Caples, seeing figures in the windows.'\"\nThe strip on Tamiami that stretches from the Crosley Estate, past the two Ringling mansions and down to Caples has been designated as a \"historic corridor.\"\nThe PSOBL did not charge New College for conducting the investigation. In fact, PSOBFL has hopes to investigate each of the historic estates, so the society was eager to enter College Hall and Caples.\n\"We have done only Crosley in that area and have found it to have activity,\" Liz Reed said. \"We are hoping to be able to say we have done all four homes in a row, especially since they all were friends.\"\nPowel Crosley, Jr., a pioneer in consumer products and broadcasting, owned Crosley Estate with his wife Gwendolyn. The bayfront estate was completed in 1929 and has since been restored. Charles Ringling built College Hall for his wife Edith and Cook Hall for his daughter Hester in the mid-1920s. Next door, inspired by their extensive travels through Europe, Charles' brother John and his wife built Ca'd'Zan, now part of the Ringling Museum of Art. A stone's throw away, Ralph and Ellen Caples, who spent much of their lives propelling the city of Sarasota to its highest potential, built their estate in 1913. All the homes served as winter retreats.\n\"Ralph and Ellen Caples were here first, and then they invited their friends the Ringlings down, who fell in love with the place and bought the next plots of land,\" Knies said. \"They were also friends with Crosley.\"\nUnfortunately, to investigate Ca'd'Zan, PSOBFL would need to rent the entire space for an \"event,\" something they cannot afford at the moment.\n\"We really enjoyed the investigation,\" Liz Reed said. \"We had some great EVP [electronic voice phenomenon] sessions at the Caples house and hit a few cold spots at Charles' s house.\"\nKnies described an experience in the Caples' sitting room. \"I felt this \u2013 I couldn't really explain what it felt like \u2013 but like someone taking a finger up my arm, and I got this chill down the back of my spine,\" she said. \"At this point, I was totally creeped out by this.\"\n\"I've never felt something like that before,\" she said. \"That truly felt like somebody was touching me.\"\nEntering through each room, the investigators asked questions such as, \"Is there somebody in this den right now?\" and, \"Can you show us proof of your presence by touching one of these devices in front of me?\" recording EVPs all along the way.\n\"Caples was really fun. College Hall we didn't get a lot,\" Knies said.\nPSOBFL will be returning to the college in the next two weeks to follow up the investigation with an evidence summary, complete with a DVD to display what was found and a certificate if they do in fact find at least one of the sites to be haunted.\nInformation for this article was gathered from https:\/\/paranormalsocietyofbradenton.wordpress.com, https:\/\/www.ringling.org\/, http:\/\/www.ncf.edu, and http:\/\/wikipedia.com.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Read the Advocacy Update\nCAP Pushes Congress to Stop Medicare Cuts in Year-End Spending Deal\nCOVID-19 Vaccines Administered to Health Care Personnel, Long-Term Care Patients\nTransition: Who Will Lead Important Health Care Committee in the House of the 117th Congress\nCMS Will Offer Extreme, Uncontrollable Exemption Option for 2021 MIPS Year\nCAP Urges Medicare Advisory Panel to Ensure Accurate Clinical Lab Reimbursement Rates\nFDA Authorizes LabCorp's Consumer COVID-19 Test Without Prescription\nOhio Pathologists, CAP Oppose Out-of-Network Legislation\nMissed Our Medicare Fee Schedule Webinar? Watch the Recording\nTest Your Round-Up of Advocacy News Knowledge\nBreaking Advocacy News: Check out the Advocacy Twitter Channel\nWith Congress maneuvering to complete its year-end business before the holidays, the CAP lobbied congressional lawmakers and staff to stop -9% Medicare cuts to pathologists in 2021. Progress has been made with gaining support amongst lawmakers to stop or mitigate the cuts to pathologists and other specialty physicians next year.\nAt the same time, key congressional health care committee leaders agreed to a legislative compromise on surprise medical bills that now includes several of the CAP's policy priorities. The changes agreed to by congressional lawmakers reflect more than two years of lobbying by the CAP and a physician coalition that improved legislation that was once one-sided and favored the interests of the insurance industry.\nStopping Medicare Cuts to Pathologists\nAt this article's deadline, a final agreement had yet to be reached. On December 11, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) introduced The Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020. The legislation, which is a companion bill to legislation introduced in the House, would hold pathologists and other physicians harmless from the Medicare cuts for two years. In 2021, overall Medicare payments to pathologists are scheduled to decrease by -9%. The CAP has strongly opposed the cuts. CAP members have contacted their federal legislators to fight the Medicare cuts throughout the year.\nAlready, 51 senators have signed a letter to Senate leadership expressing their support to stopping the cuts.\nThe CAP remains engaged with congressional staff on the importance of passing legislation to stop the Medicare payment cuts from hitting pathology services next year. More updates on congressional news will be reported in the next edition of Advocacy Update and our Advocacy Twitter feed.\nSuccess on Surprise Medical Bills\nOn December 11, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and House Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Ways and Means committees agreed to language for a draft No Surprises Act bill. Importantly, the legislation would hold patients harmless from bills for out-of-network services provided at in-network hospitals or facilities once enacted. The CAP also notes the following provisions which it strongly advocated for inclusion:\nAn independent dispute resolution (IDR) process with no minimum dollar amount threshold to access IDR and an option to batch claims together.\nInsurers will make payments for out-of-network services that is determined either through negotiation between the physician and insurer or the independent dispute resolution process.\nWill not interfere with state-level laws already enacted to address out-of-network services.\nRequire a study on adequacy of provider networks by the Government Accountability Office.\nLeaders of the House and Senate are negotiating whether the legislation can pass before the end of the year.\nAmericans began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations on December 14 after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for the initial phase of the COVID-19 vaccination, health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities first received the vaccines.\nPathologists and laboratory personnel are included in this definition of health care personnel, which the CDC defines as \"paid and unpaid people serving in health care settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials.\" And, based on guidance published earlier this year by the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, \"workers, including laboratory personnel, that perform critical clinical, biomedical and other research, development, and testing needed for COVID-19 or other diseases\" were identified as essential critical infrastructure workers.\nEach state will have different vaccination plans with partners to administer the vaccine. As vaccine availability increases, the government's recommendations will expand to include more groups.\nEditor's Note: Advocacy Update will feature stories about the upcoming transition to the Biden Administration and new Congress. These stories will highlight major news on the future of President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet, other administrative officials, and both chambers of Congress that will enact and execute new health care policies affecting pathologists, their laboratories, and the patients they serve.\nThe 117th Congress will officially take office on January 4, 2021, the Democratic party will retain its majority with 222 House seats, with 209 seats for the Republicans. The CAP expects several leadership changes on key House congressional committees overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, and health care that will be pertinent to the CAP's advocacy strategy.\nIn the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Democrat Chairman Rep. Frank Pallone, (D-NJ) will keep control of his seat, and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), will be the Ranking member.\nFor the House Committee on Ways and Means, Democrat Rep. Richie Neal (D-MA) will continue to serve as Chair as well as Republican Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) will continue to serve as ranking member. Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) will most likely continue to serve as Health Subcommittee chair.\nFinally, on the House Committee on Education and Labor, Democrat Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) will most likely remain as chair and Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-SC) will remain as ranking member.\nCiting the strains of the current pandemic on physician practices, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it would offer its \"Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances\" policy for eligible clinicians unable to meet requirements for the 2021 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).\nEarlier in 2020, the CMS created its Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy to allow MIPS eligible physicians and other clinicians the ability to request to reweigh one or more 2020 MIPS performance categories to 0% due to the current COVID-19 public health emergency. The CMS anticipates the public health emergency will continue well into 2021 and many physician practices will not be able to participate. In the final 2021 Quality Payment Program regulation released on December 1, the CMS said the policy would continue for the next MIPS performance year. The CMS expects the application to be open for practices in the of Spring 2021.\nThe CMS also said many physicians will opt to report MIPS data despite the pandemic. The CAP notes that many pathology practices, especially those enrolled in the Pathologists Quality Registry, have used the data to improve contracting positions with health insurance payers and hospitals. In 2019, 100% of the CAP's registry participants were eligible for positive Medicare payment adjustments during 2021 from MIPS.\nIn addition, during the 2021 reporting year, more money will likely be available for those MIPS participants achieving an exceptional score. A $500 million pool is split between participants with these scores and with likely fewer physicians participating, by applying for the Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy, it's anticipated that disbursements will increase.\nIf you have questions about this process or other aspects of the MIPS program, email the CAP's experts at mips@cap.org.\nThe CAP expressed concerns to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) regarding accurate clinical laboratory reimbursements rates in response to the public meeting in September. The CAP asked that any recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) clinical laboratory fee schedule (CLFS) rates under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) must ensure a broad representation of the laboratory market and accurate payment rates.\nIn a December 3 letter to MedPAC, the CAP said it is \"significantly concerned about the impact any failure in collecting accurate [laboratory] data will have on quality patient care and access to medically necessary laboratory testing.\" The CAP also stated that \"private payers are, as was noted during the discussion, being aggressive in terms of negotiating rates for laboratory tests, while pathology practices and laboratories across the country continue to face increasing regulatory burden and ongoing public health crises including the COVID-19 public health emergency.\"\nOn September 3, the MedPAC convened a public meeting to discuss the methodology the CMS uses to set private payer-based rates for laboratory tests under PAMA. MedPAC has been tasked by Congress to issue recommendations to the CMS on PAMA implementation by June of next year. MedPAC is an independent federal group that periodically produces reports and nonbinding recommendations to Congress on the Medicare program.\nThe 2014 PAMA required the CMS to establish those rates based on what private payers paid. PAMA requires applicable laboratories to report private payer rates for clinical laboratory services to the CMS, using the data to calculate Medicare reimbursement rates for tests on the clinical laboratory fee schedule. As a result of recent legislation, the next reporting period is required to begin January 1, 2022.\nOn December 10, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to LabCorp for its Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit for use with LabCorp's COVID-19 RT-PCR Test.\nThe Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is the first COVID-19 direct-to-consumer (non-prescription) test system, allowing a person to self-collect a nasal sample in their home and then send the sample to LabCorp for testing. This at-home COVID-19 test system can be used by anyone aged 18 or over and can be purchased online or in a store without a prescription.\nA health care provider delivers positive or invalid test results to the user by phone call. Users may access negative test results by an online portal or by email.\nIn November, the FDA also issued an EUA for the Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular (real-time loop mediated amplification reaction) single-use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. That test was administered by prescription only, whereas the LabCorp test does not require a prescription. As noted in the EUA, prescribing health care providers are required to report all test results they receive from individuals who use the test to their relevant public health authorities by local, state, and federal requirements.\nThe Ohio Society of Pathologists (OSP) and the CAP opposed legislation negotiated by the state's medical society to pay for out-of-network services at 100% of the Medicare rate or the median in-network rate. The legislation has already passed the Ohio House and is pending in the Ohio Senate. The CAP's partnerships with state pathology societies strengthen advocacy efforts at the state level.\nOn December 8, the Ohio Society of Pathologists President Sean Kirby, MD, FCAP, testified before the State Senate Insurance Committee outlining how, \"applying the federal emergency services out-of-network payment formula, under the ACA, to non-emergency services, based upon the greater median in-network rates, the out-of-network rate, or 100% of Medicare was rejected in CA, NY, CO, NM, MI, NJ, WA, VA, FL, TX, AZ, NH, MN, and ME.\" Dr. Kirby further emphasized that \"for non-emergency services, these states modified the payment safeguard to be a higher percentage of Medicare, or higher in-network rate, or retrospectively tied to a default date, or a 'commercially reasonable' rate\u2026HB 388 potentially enhances the profit margin for insurance companies at the expense of patient care and health care delivery.\"\nOn December 1, the Ohio State Medical Association also testified in support of the bill, \"While the substitute bill is not a perfect solution... our major concerns have been addressed...\" If enacted into law, the Ohio bill would provide the lowest Medicare payment safeguard for out-of-network services in the nation. The OSP and CAP will continue to oppose the bill and request a veto. If the bill becomes law, the CAP and OSP will seek to revise the law in the next legislative session.\nThe CMS released final the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program regulations. The CAP hosted a webinar where experts reviewed the final regulation changes that will impact your pay, practice, and participation in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).\nMissed the webinar? Check out the recording and download the slides.\nTake the year-end December Advocacy News Quiz. See how you compare to your fellow CAP members by sharing your results on social media.\nTake the December news quiz Arrow Right\nWant up to the minute CAP Advocacy news? Then follow us on twitter at CAPDCAdvocacy, where you will be the first to know about CAP Advocacy wins, see your fellow members engage with Congressional leaders on key policies affecting the practice of pathology and, of course, breaking Advocacy news.\nCheck it out and follow today Arrow Right","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Eleven years ago, a group of Berkeley students assembled and took notice of the lack of cultural knowledge around the South Asian community. It was then that Azaad was born. Azaad is a student dance group that prides itself on spreading cultural knowledge through its innovative choreography. We perform on numerous occasions at Berkeley, as well as at hired performances, and dance competitions. In all of our performances, we hold the \"Azaad Standard\" of professionalism and presentation. You will never see an Azaad performance where a single count hasn't been fine-tuned over a hundred runs. We put our heart and soul into every performance and always leave our audience impacted and inspired.\nOne of our choreography directors, Divya, performing the Southie routine\nAzaad, meaning \"independence\" or \"freedom\", is UC Berkeley's premier Hindi Film dance team. We're a team based on dedication, passion, and energy, with the primary goal of creating productions that entertain and motivate audiences to connect with the Bollywood culture. After eleven years of collegiate competitions, Azaad has been extremely successful in entertaining audiences and placing in competitions nationwide. All our performances are centered on storylines such as empowering women, promoting equality, and overcoming disabilities, as we use our national platform to showcase inspiring narratives. Combining Indian classical, folk, and modern styles of dance, we take pride in our creative choreography and production elements, as we hope to set the bar higher and higher each year.\nThe intro song to our routine last year! From costumes to lighting, everything is planned in advance\nIn addition, we showcase the evolving South Asian culture through our choreography which aims to fuse styles not only from India but from all around the world. As an organization, we push for creative fusion. We don't just do hip-hop or just perform Hindi-Film dance. We push ourselves to explore and fuse together lindy-hop, paso doble, hip-hop, contemporary, classical, bollywood, swing, and many other styles of dance. We then synthesize all of our distinct dance forms to convey a social message.\nOur primary source of fundraising is competing at and winning national Bollywood competitions. Most competition rubrics weigh heavily towards the quality of the team's costumes and production. Unfortunately, our costumes and production equipment have gone through 11 years of wear and tear and are no longer adequate to use on stage. We are hoping to replace our outfits and production elements so that we can continue to spread Indian culture and represent Cal around the US.\nCurrently, we do not have the funds necessary to replace our costumes and production equipment. Therefore, with the support of this campaign, we hope to raise the $4,000 necessary to become competition-ready. This will get us 22 new costumes, stage risers, a large production backdrop, as well as timed stage lights! Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.\nThe whole team at last year's photoshoot!\nMake sure to check us out on social media to get more updates about the team:\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ucbazaad\/\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ucbazaad\/\nPersonal Thank You Card\nWith a donation of this amount, you will receive a personalized handwritten thank you note from all the members of Azaad.\n1 of 100 Claimed\nEstimated Delivery: October 2019\nShoutout on Azaad Social Media\nWith your donation, Azaad will give you a personal shoutout picture on our Facebook and Instagram pages.\n2 of 1000 Claimed\nVideo Shoutout on Social Media\nTo show our gratitude for your gift, Azaad will give you a video shoutout on our Facebook and Instagram pages.\nPersonal Dance Lesson\nIn appreciation of your generous donation, Azaad will give you and your friends a private dance lesson.\nPractice + Personal Lesson\nAttend a Practice + Personal Dance Lesson: As a thank you, Azaad will extend to you an exclusive invitation to come dance with us at one of our general practices, as well as receive a personal dance lesson from our choreography directors. You'll get to see what we do and meet the whole team, and you'll pick up some cool dance moves in the process!\n0 of 5 Claimed","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Sixth Circuit Appeal Involving Complex 4th and 5th Ammendment Issues Dismissed\nFlannery Georgalis, having prevailed on a dispositive motion at the district court level, successfully obtained a dismissal of a Sixth Circuit appeal filed by the United States government in a criminal matter involving complex 4th and 5th Amendment issues.\nMove to Suppress All Evidence Against Defendent Facing 30 Years Successful\nIn a major defense victory, Flannery Georgalis, as court-appointed counsel, successfully moved to suppress all evidence against a defendant facing a mandatory minimum 30-year prison sentence in federal district court following a significant suppression hearing. Read the full article here.\nPaul Flannery and Kevin Vogel Moderate CMBA's Small 2018 Small and Solo Expo\nOn September 28, 2018, Paul Flannery and Kevin Vogel moderated and spoke at the CMBA's Small 2018 Small and Solo Expo, Gaining Traction: Driving Your Practice Forward, presenting on the topic of Liar, Liar: What to Do When Your Client Lies.\nPaul Flannery Provides Insight About Detail Subpoena\nPaul Flannery was interviewed by cleveland.com reporter Andrew J. Tobias for his story on the FBI search warrant executed in the federal bribery investigation of Cliff Rosenberger, Ohio's former House Speaker. In response to a months-old public records request, state legislative officials released copies of a subpoena and a search warrant federal investigators delivered to them in late April. Paul was asked to provide his insights, as a former federal prosecutor who prosecuted high profile, public corruption matters, regarding the\u2026 Read more\nChris Georgalis Interviewed About Terrorism\nBecause of his work as a federal prosecutor and now a high stakes defense attorney, Chris Georgalis was interviewed and quoted by cleveland.com reporter Evan MacDonald in a piece about terrorism stings and the delicate balance between entrapment and public safety. Read the full article here. The article provides: \"From authorities' perspective, it's critical to investigate suspicious online posts because the internet represents 'a means of surreptitious communications and ready access to like-minded individuals,' said Cleveland attorney Chris Georgalis, a\u2026 Read more\nChris Georgalis Provides Insight on Man Accused of Plotting Terror Attack in Cleveland on Fourth of July\nChris Georgalis was interviewed by cleveland.com reporter Evan MacDonald to provide insight on the recent federal arrest of a man accused of plotting a terrorist attack on the Fourth of July fireworks celebration in Cleveland. The article provides: \"'What made the case unique is that it presented investigators with a deadline to make their case, the Fourth of July holiday,' said Cleveland attorney Chris Georgalis, a former federal prosecutor who has worked on terrorism cases. 'There will always be a\u2026 Read more\nOne Year Anniversary Interview\nA few months shy of the one-year anniversary of Flannery | Georgalis, LLC, Cleveland Crain's sat down with Paul Flannery to talk about his and Chris's experience so far, the challenges they've faced in getting a new firm up and running and how having niche expertise has helped them along their path to building a boutique practice. The article provides, in part: \"Paul Flannery and Christos Georgalis, former assistant U.S. attorneys in the Northern District of Ohio who have worked\u2026 Read more\nAssistant United States Attorney Presents Chris Georgalis with Award for Superior Performance\nChris was presented with the Director's Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Division, for his work as a former federal prosecutor. The Director's Award was presented at the Great Hall in the Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice building in Washington, DC, by Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio Justin Herdman, and Director of the Executive Offices for United States Attorneys James A. Crowell IV.\nPaul Flannery Interviewed About Cyber Attacks and their Threats to Business\nPaul was interviewed by Crain's Cleveland Business Magazine regarding the threat that cyberattacks pose to businesses, especially small and mid-size businesses. \"A lot of these people should've never been victimized,\" Flannery said. \"But the overwhelming theme among all the victims was that they had no idea this was out there.\" Read the full article here.\nBy: Carrie Bennice \/ Date: 16, February 2018\nPaul Flannery Interviewed by Fox 8 News Regarding Subpoenas Issued to Cuyahoga County Investigators\nPaul was interviewed by Fox 8 News reporter Matt Wright regarding subpoenas issued to Cuyahoga County by county investigators. Read the full article here.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"Ten-year action plan launched to save curlew in Wales\nBASC Press Team\nA large-scale recovery plan to reverse the decline of curlew in Wales has being launched today.\nThe Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew is written and led by Gylfinir Cymru \/ Curlew Wales, a partnership made up of a number of organisations including BASC.\nThe Gylfinir Cymru partnership is made up of:\nBrecon Beacons National Park Authority, BASC, The British Trust for Ornithology, The Countryside Alliance, Cofnod, Curlew Country, Denbighshire County Council, The Farmers' Union of Wales, Natural Resources Wales, The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, The National Farmers' Union Wales, The National Gamekeepers' Organisation, The National Trust, The RSPB, The Snowdonia National Park Authority, The Welsh Ornithological Society and Welsh Government.\nThe partnership is working with the Welsh Government to address the chronic decline in population and geographic distribution of the curlew across Wales.\nThe decline of the curlew in Wales is so significant that it is predicated that it could be on the brink of extinction by 2033 if action is not taken now.\nTen-year action plan\nThe aim of the Gylfinir Cymru partnership is to halt and if possible, reverse this decline by the implementation of it's ten-year action plan.\nThe action plan outlines close collaborations with the Welsh Government, environmental non-government organisations, farming unions, academia and individuals to meet its objectives.\nThe Action Plan sets out a 10-year programme to conserve breeding curlews and to stabilise the decline in breeding curlews in Wales.\nThe action plan addresses four main themes:\nIdentify a network of Important Curlew Areas (ICAs) in wales to maximise opportunities and provide a focus for targeted conservation action.\nReverse the current drivers of low productivity (predators and grassland management practices during the breeding season).\nEnsure a package of support is available to enable all farmers and land managers to collaborate at the landscape scale to deliver the outcomes required by breeding curlew using the best available evidence.\nSupport public awareness campaigns and education to influence consumer choices and demands for agricultural products that support breeding curlew friendly habitats.\nMinister for Climate Change Julie James, who spoke at the plan launch said: \"The plight of the curlew epitomises the nature emergency. It is not just something for governments and nature experts to address in isolation \u2013 it is for all of us in Wales to take ownership of, support and get involved in the remedies.\n\"Thanks to Gylfinir Cymru \/ Curlew Wales for leading the way in the recovery of this iconic species, they do so for the benefit of us all.\"\nFor more information on the work of Gylfinir Cymru and access to the Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew, visit the Curlew Recovery Partnership website here.\nThe partnership has produced two key films to support the launch of the action plan, detailing some of the work that is already being done in Wales and what more needs to happen. Watch the films here.\nWant to hear more news from BASC Wales? Head to our dedicated pages here.\nImprovements made to firearms licensing service\nJoin us for the Countryside Clay Shoot 2022","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Howard Shaw held without bail for alleged NYC sexual assault\nA rapist who was freed from prison just two days before he allegedly attacked a female jogger on Randall's Island was ordered held without bail Friday.\nEx-con Howard Shaw, 38, was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court at 1 a.m. on charges of first-degree attempted rape, second-degree strangulation and first-degree sexual abuse in the Randall's Island attack, according to a criminal complaint.\nHe was remanded and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.\nShaw had been released from state prison on Tuesday after being convicted for a 2005 rape in Queens and serving more than nine years behind bars.\nOn Thursday morning, he allegedly approached a 54-year-old jogger near the 103rd Street Footbridge on East River Lane on Randall's Island, according to a criminal complaint. He allegedly put his arm around the victim's neck and applied pressure, causing her to lose consciousness.\nHoward Shaw was released from prison two days before the alleged attack on Randall's Island.\nShaw then got on top of the victim, tried to pull down her pants and told her, \"I don't want to hurt you. I just want sex,\" the complaint said.\nThen he tried to put his hand down her pants and grabbed and squeezed her buttocks, according to the complaint.\nThe victim suffered bruising and cuts to her face, neck, arms and legs, and substantial pain.\nHe was thwarted when a bystander called the police, and he was arrested on scene, cops said.\nShaw's next court appearance is Dec. 2.\nThe suspect also was previously arrested in a 2005 robbery case.\nIn the 2005 rape case, Shaw was convicted of attacking a 25-year-old woman while she was taking out the trash.\nPrevious articleOvernight NYC shootings leave 8 hurt, 2 critically\nNext articleElon Musk sells $680M in stock, taunts Rivian's high IPO","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"A sold home is pictured in Vancouver on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Jonathan Hayward)\nVancouver expects $30 million in first year of empty homes tax\nCity says it's collected $18 million so far from the tax that aims to ease the near-zero vacancy rate\nThe City of Vancouver says it has collected $18 million from the first year of its empty homes tax and another $12 million could still flow into its coffers.\nThe city says in a news release that it expects to generate a total of $30 million from the first year of the tax which is applied to vacant residential properties in a bid to ease Vancouver's near-zero vacancy rate.\nThe city says $8 million raised by the tax in 2017 has already been earmarked by council for specific affordable housing initiatives.\nMore details of the first year of the empty homes tax are due to be released Dec. 1 in the city's first annual report on the levy.\nOwners of residential properties are also being advised they must submit a property status declaration by Feb. 4, 2019, in order to meet the provisions of the tax for 2018.\nOwners who don't declare that status will be taxed, which amounts to one per cent of a property's assessed value, and owners who miss the due date by even a day will also face a $250 penalty.\nRELATED: B.C. NDP retreats again on empty-home tax for urban areas\nMayor Kennedy Stewart says the tax is an important strategy in managing Vancouver's unaffordable housing market.\n\"Housing affordability is the most important issue in our city, and the empty homes tax is helping to free up more potential rental units that should be available as homes for Vancouver residents,\" Stewart says in the release.\nThe tax does not apply to principal residences, properties rented for at least six months of the year, or properties that are eligible for one of eight exemptions.\nREAD MORE: Richmond woman 'sick' of empty homes\nCanadians tuning out real CRA agents because of CRA phone scammers\nTelus reports Q3 profit and revenue up from year ago, raises dividend","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Industrial Court of eSwatini\nIndustrial Court of eSwatini judgments beginning with...\n2 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z\nIndustrial Court of eSwatini judgments for the year...\n2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1996 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1983","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Message from the Alumni Association President\nBack to Alumni\nAlumni of the Year Awards\nAcademic Hall of Fame\nColonel Donald Cook Award\nSMC Connect\nThis past August, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Lorraine Sterritt at our annual Boston Red Sox alumni event, shortly after she joined Saint Michael's in July. Her enthusiasm and excitement for being part of our community is contagious! She has truly hit the ground running, documenting her experiences both on and off campus on her Facebook and Instagram accounts. Our September Alumni Board meeting coincided with Dr. Sterritt's inauguration, allowing many of our board members to attend the ceremony. It was a wonderful occasion to be back on campus as we welcomed our newest leader on the perfect early-Fall day.\nI hope you have already participated in our first ever Nominate a Knight Challenge where the alumni community are facing off against current students to see who can nominate the most prospective students. A hearty thank you to those who have submitted names! The challenge goes through November 15th and I know the Admission Office would love to hear from you if any new names of prospective students come to mind.\nIf you haven't had the chance to create an account with SMC Connect, I encourage you to do so. SMC Connect is a new social media platform for current students and alumni that allows connections to form based on geographic location, industry or shared interests such as academic majors, athletics or organizations on campus you may have participated in. The personalization of the connections made within SMC Connect is what sets it apart from other platforms such as LinkedIn and makes introductions and networking easier for students and alumni.\nLastly, I'd like to acknowledge outgoing Alumni Board President, Annie Rosello '94 for her ten years of service to the Board. Annie started her tenure with the Board as the Washington, DC club rep, then as a Director, Vice President and President. Annie is one of the finest examples of a Saint Michael's alumnus; one who gives time, talent and treasure to ensuring current and future students and alums have the best possible experience at each stage of their affiliation with the College. We will miss Annie's laughter and smile at our meetings and wish her the very best as she begins a term on the Board of Trustees.\nCraig E. Duffy '06\nPresident, Saint Michael's College Alumni Association\nDate posted: 10\/18\/18","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Tag: Nashua\nHome \u00bb Nashua\nNashua Community College Aviation Technology Founders Receive Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award\nThe two founders of the Nashua Community College Aviation Technology program received the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award after a lifetime in the Aviation industry. Jack Barry and Don Vallerand received the award at the Aviation Museum in Manchester on Tuesday, October 24.\n\"It was awesome,\" Barry said, adding the award came after a long career in aviation, \"It was nice, after 50 years of being in the business, 20 of them down at the school there; we had a lot of fun.\" Barry and Vallerand founded the Aviation Technology program at Nashua Community College in 1991, and he said many program alumni turned out to support them Tuesday.\n\"We received a lot of comments from the program at the school, and they were all positive \u2013 especially from employers at the Nashua Airport,\" Barry said. Two current aviation students work part-time at the local airport, and more aviation alumni are there full time, he said.\nThe Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named after Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Taylor served as the Wright brothers' mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for the first successful aircraft. The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics.\n\"These two gentlemen have been in the industry for years, but they have also given back to the industry through teaching at Nashua Community College,\" said Patrick Geoffroy, professor and program coordinator of Aviation Technology. Geoffroy joined the program as an adjunct professor in 2014, and took over as program coordinator when Vallerand retired in 2016.\nNominees for the award must meet a series of criteria, including: 50 or more years of civil and military maintenance experience, they must also hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic or repairman certificate, and be a U.S. citizen.\n\"It was great, it was a real honor,\" Barry said. Both Vallerand and Barry taught in the Aviation Technology at NCC, with Vallerand heading the department up to his retirement in June 2016.\nThe recognition also speaks to the integrity of the Aviation Technology program at NCC, Geoffroy said. \"This award isn't given lightly, you have got to be deeply embedded in the industry, and for the program's two founders to have received it; we can give students a deeper understanding of what's going on here.\"\nApproved by the FAA, Aviation Technology at NCC offers Associate Degree and Certification programs. For more information, visit nashuacc.edu. To learn more about the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, visit faasafety.gov.\nPhoto: from left, John Cooper, former NCC Aviation Technology professor Bob Donadio, Aviation Technology Program Coordinator Patrick Geoffroy, award recipient Jack Barry and NCC Aviation Technology professor Jeff Sullivan. Award recipient Don Vallerand is center front.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Italy Activates Death Panels: \"No Ventilators For Patients Over 60\"\nThe state-run socialized health care authorities in Italy have now directed physicians not to put anyone over 60 years old on one of the rationed ventilators.\u200b\nIsraeli medical doctor Gai Peleg told Israeli television that in northern Italy the orders are not to allow those over 60 access to respiratory machines. That was the report carried in the Jerusalem Post. Italy has just a fraction of the Intensive Care Bed Capacity that the USA & Germany have (per capita). This rush on medical resources has compounded the dangers of the pandemic. It's not that\nItaly suffered more coronavirus-related victims than China with 4,825 confirmed deaths and 5,000 confirmed patients in the last 24 hours, Channel 12 reported on Sunday.\nIsraeli doctor Gai Peleg, who is currently working to save lives in Parma, Italy, told Channel 12 that things are only getting worse as the number of patients keeps growing.\nAs his department receives coronavirus patients who are terminally ill the focus is to allow patients to meet loved ones and communicate with them during their last moments despite the quarantine regulations. Other reports claim that, as the numbers of dead increases, some families find themselves unable to secure a proper burial for their loved ones.\nPeleg said that, from what he sees and hears in the hospital, the instructions are not to offer access to artificial respiratory machines to patients over 60 as such machines are limited in number.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Pennsylvania volleyball player continues court fight over Internet 'trash talk'\nA former Pittsburgh area high school student is continuing his fight against administrators who kicked him off the volleyball team for making negative comments in an Internet chat room.\nAttorneys for Jack Flaherty are seeking a permanent injunction in federal court to bar the Keystone Oaks School District from punishing students for off-campus speech, something they say the school district is fiercely resisting. The ruling could affect how other schools can discipline students for off-campus speech.\nSchool officials cut Flaherty from the team after he made the comments on a forum for western Pennsylvania volleyball players. Flaherty has since graduated. According to his attorney, Vic Walczak, the messages were nothing but \"trash talk\" about players on opposing teams.\nIn April, a federal court ordered the school district to reinstate Flaherty, but the coach resigned and the school refused to hire a replacement. The team forfeited the final nine games of the season.\nWalczak petitioned for a contempt charge against the school for evading the court order by ending the team's season, but it was denied in June. Walczak said the school needs to be taught a lesson about following the Constitution.\n\"We think the defendants violated at least the spirit if not the letter of a federal court order in a constitutional law case,\" he said. \"Frankly, there have to be repercussions for that.\"\nSuperintendent Carl DeJulio declined to comment about the litigation and school attorneys did not return several phone calls made to their offices.\nWalczak said the case has been a tough battle and may drag on for months until a judge decides whether to permanently bar the district from punishing students for off-campus speech.\n\"They're fighting us tooth and nail,\" he said. \"It's been nasty litigation\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study\nDaniel Fitzpatrick, Edward Walter, Todd Leckie, Alan Richardson, Mike Stacey, Alex Hunter, Steve Short, Neil Hill, David Woods, Rachael Grimaldi, Rob Galloway, Hodgson Luke\nCentre for Stress and Age-Related Disease\nOBJECTIVE: Abnormal biochemical measurements have previously been described in runners following marathons. The incidence of plasma sodium levels outside the normal range has been reported as 31%, and the incidence of raised creatinine at 30%. This study describes the changes seen in electrolytes and creatinine in collapsed (2010-2019 events) and noncollapsed (during the 2019 event) runners during a UK marathon. METHODS: Point-of-care sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine estimates were obtained from any collapsed runner treated by the medical team during the Brighton Marathons, as part of their clinical care, and laboratory measurements from control subjects. RESULTS: Results from 224 collapsed runners were available. Serum creatinine was greater than the normal range in 68.9%. About 6% of sodium results were below, and 3% above the normal range, with the lowest 132 mmol\/l. Seventeen percent of potassium readings were above the normal range; the maximum result was 8.4 mmol\/l, but 97% were below 6.0 mmol\/l. In the control group, mean creatinine was significantly raised in both the collapse and control groups, with 55.4% meeting the criteria for acute kidney injury, but had resolved to baseline after 24 h. Sodium concentration but not the potassium was significantly raised after the race compared with baseline, but only 15% were outside the normal range. CONCLUSION: In this study, incidence of a raised creatinine was higher than previously reported. However, the significance of such a rise remains unclear with a similar rise seen in collapsed and noncollapsed runners, and resolution noted within 24 h. Abnormal sodium concentrations were observed infrequently, and severely abnormal results were not seen, potentially reflecting current advice to drink enough fluid to quench thirst.\nEuropean Journal of Emergency Medicine\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\n10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\nDive into the research topics of 'Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.\nElectrolytes Medicine & Life Sciences 100%\nCreatinine Medicine & Life Sciences 81%\nSodium Medicine & Life Sciences 71%\nReference Values Medicine & Life Sciences 68%\nPotassium Medicine & Life Sciences 46%\nThirst Medicine & Life Sciences 22%\nAlan Richardson\nA.J.Richardson@brighton.ac.uk\nSchool of Sport and Health Sciences - Principal Lecturer\nSport and Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research and Enterprise Group\nFitzpatrick, D., Walter, E., Leckie, T., Richardson, A., Stacey, M., Hunter, A., Short, S., Hill, N., Woods, D., Grimaldi, R., Galloway, R., & Luke, H. (2020). Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study. European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 28(1), 34-42. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\nFitzpatrick, Daniel ; Walter, Edward ; Leckie, Todd ; Richardson, Alan ; Stacey, Mike ; Hunter, Alex ; Short, Steve ; Hill, Neil ; Woods, David ; Grimaldi, Rachael ; Galloway, Rob ; Luke, Hodgson. \/ Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study. In: European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020 ; Vol. 28, No. 1. pp. 34-42.\n@article{673bc259eb664f859c36dfe627f61b8a,\ntitle = \"Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study\",\nabstract = \"OBJECTIVE: Abnormal biochemical measurements have previously been described in runners following marathons. The incidence of plasma sodium levels outside the normal range has been reported as 31%, and the incidence of raised creatinine at 30%. This study describes the changes seen in electrolytes and creatinine in collapsed (2010-2019 events) and noncollapsed (during the 2019 event) runners during a UK marathon. METHODS: Point-of-care sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine estimates were obtained from any collapsed runner treated by the medical team during the Brighton Marathons, as part of their clinical care, and laboratory measurements from control subjects. RESULTS: Results from 224 collapsed runners were available. Serum creatinine was greater than the normal range in 68.9%. About 6% of sodium results were below, and 3% above the normal range, with the lowest 132 mmol\/l. Seventeen percent of potassium readings were above the normal range; the maximum result was 8.4 mmol\/l, but 97% were below 6.0 mmol\/l. In the control group, mean creatinine was significantly raised in both the collapse and control groups, with 55.4% meeting the criteria for acute kidney injury, but had resolved to baseline after 24 h. Sodium concentration but not the potassium was significantly raised after the race compared with baseline, but only 15% were outside the normal range. CONCLUSION: In this study, incidence of a raised creatinine was higher than previously reported. However, the significance of such a rise remains unclear with a similar rise seen in collapsed and noncollapsed runners, and resolution noted within 24 h. Abnormal sodium concentrations were observed infrequently, and severely abnormal results were not seen, potentially reflecting current advice to drink enough fluid to quench thirst.\",\nauthor = \"Daniel Fitzpatrick and Edward Walter and Todd Leckie and Alan Richardson and Mike Stacey and Alex Hunter and Steve Short and Neil Hill and David Woods and Rachael Grimaldi and Rob Galloway and Hodgson Luke\",\ndoi = \"10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\",\njournal = \"European Journal of Emergency Medicine\",\nFitzpatrick, D, Walter, E, Leckie, T, Richardson, A, Stacey, M, Hunter, A, Short, S, Hill, N, Woods, D, Grimaldi, R, Galloway, R & Luke, H 2020, 'Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study', European Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 34-42. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\nAssociation between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study. \/ Fitzpatrick, Daniel; Walter, Edward; Leckie, Todd; Richardson, Alan; Stacey, Mike; Hunter, Alex; Short, Steve; Hill, Neil; Woods, David; Grimaldi, Rachael; Galloway, Rob; Luke, Hodgson.\nIn: European Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 28, No. 1, 23.09.2020, p. 34-42.\nT1 - Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study\nAU - Fitzpatrick, Daniel\nAU - Walter, Edward\nAU - Leckie, Todd\nAU - Richardson, Alan\nAU - Stacey, Mike\nAU - Hunter, Alex\nAU - Short, Steve\nAU - Hill, Neil\nAU - Woods, David\nAU - Grimaldi, Rachael\nAU - Galloway, Rob\nAU - Luke, Hodgson\nN2 - OBJECTIVE: Abnormal biochemical measurements have previously been described in runners following marathons. The incidence of plasma sodium levels outside the normal range has been reported as 31%, and the incidence of raised creatinine at 30%. This study describes the changes seen in electrolytes and creatinine in collapsed (2010-2019 events) and noncollapsed (during the 2019 event) runners during a UK marathon. METHODS: Point-of-care sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine estimates were obtained from any collapsed runner treated by the medical team during the Brighton Marathons, as part of their clinical care, and laboratory measurements from control subjects. RESULTS: Results from 224 collapsed runners were available. Serum creatinine was greater than the normal range in 68.9%. About 6% of sodium results were below, and 3% above the normal range, with the lowest 132 mmol\/l. Seventeen percent of potassium readings were above the normal range; the maximum result was 8.4 mmol\/l, but 97% were below 6.0 mmol\/l. In the control group, mean creatinine was significantly raised in both the collapse and control groups, with 55.4% meeting the criteria for acute kidney injury, but had resolved to baseline after 24 h. Sodium concentration but not the potassium was significantly raised after the race compared with baseline, but only 15% were outside the normal range. CONCLUSION: In this study, incidence of a raised creatinine was higher than previously reported. However, the significance of such a rise remains unclear with a similar rise seen in collapsed and noncollapsed runners, and resolution noted within 24 h. Abnormal sodium concentrations were observed infrequently, and severely abnormal results were not seen, potentially reflecting current advice to drink enough fluid to quench thirst.\nAB - OBJECTIVE: Abnormal biochemical measurements have previously been described in runners following marathons. The incidence of plasma sodium levels outside the normal range has been reported as 31%, and the incidence of raised creatinine at 30%. This study describes the changes seen in electrolytes and creatinine in collapsed (2010-2019 events) and noncollapsed (during the 2019 event) runners during a UK marathon. METHODS: Point-of-care sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine estimates were obtained from any collapsed runner treated by the medical team during the Brighton Marathons, as part of their clinical care, and laboratory measurements from control subjects. RESULTS: Results from 224 collapsed runners were available. Serum creatinine was greater than the normal range in 68.9%. About 6% of sodium results were below, and 3% above the normal range, with the lowest 132 mmol\/l. Seventeen percent of potassium readings were above the normal range; the maximum result was 8.4 mmol\/l, but 97% were below 6.0 mmol\/l. In the control group, mean creatinine was significantly raised in both the collapse and control groups, with 55.4% meeting the criteria for acute kidney injury, but had resolved to baseline after 24 h. Sodium concentration but not the potassium was significantly raised after the race compared with baseline, but only 15% were outside the normal range. CONCLUSION: In this study, incidence of a raised creatinine was higher than previously reported. However, the significance of such a rise remains unclear with a similar rise seen in collapsed and noncollapsed runners, and resolution noted within 24 h. Abnormal sodium concentrations were observed infrequently, and severely abnormal results were not seen, potentially reflecting current advice to drink enough fluid to quench thirst.\nU2 - 10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\nDO - 10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739\nJO - European Journal of Emergency Medicine\nJF - European Journal of Emergency Medicine\nFitzpatrick D, Walter E, Leckie T, Richardson A, Stacey M, Hunter A et al. Association between collapse and serum creatinine and electrolyte concentrations in marathon runners a 9-year retrospective study. European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020 Sep 23;28(1):34-42. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/MEJ.0000000000000739","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Prof. Dr. Emilia Jamroziak: Fellow\nE.M.Jamroziak@leeds.ac.uk\nEmilia Jamroziak is Professor of Medieval Religious History at the University of Leeds. She graduated from Adam Mickiewicz University in Pozna\u0144 (BA), Central European University in Budapest (MA) and the University of Leeds (PhD). She is also an alumna of Humboldt Stiftung Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, which she held at the TU Dresden (2015-16) and Invitational Fellowships for Research from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science at Okayama University (2019). Her research focuses on the interactions between religious institutions, especially Cistercian monasteries and the laity from the early twelfth to the early sixteenth century \u2013 social networks, institutional memory and identity. Geographically her work spans North-Western Europe, Central Europe, East-Central Europe and the Baltic.\nJamroziak is author of several monographs and collected volumes on monastic culture and its relationship to the wider society. She was the director of the Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds (2016-2019). She has been holder of several grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UK, ) and is the chair of the newly established J\u00e1nos M. Bak Research Fellowship on Medieval Central Europe at the Central European University.\n\"The powerful afterlife of medieval monasticism \u2013 from the tyranny of origins, nationalism, modernization paradigm to the transcultural perspectives\"\nThis project aims to explain key historiographical processes that history of medieval monasticism has been the subject to from the nineteenth-century onwards. Far from being marginal, the modern historiography of medieval monasticism is a powerful test-case for a wider understanding of the interpretational processes of history, meta-levels of historiographical developments as well as opportunities of the transcultural approaches that emerged in the recent years. The project builds on Jamroziak's entire research work so far \u2013 as a scholar of monasticism, especially in its Cistercian form. It utilizes her expertise in comparative studies and established knowledge of historiographical traditions in both Western (especially German- and English-language scholarship) and East-Central Europe (academic studies in Slavonic languages). The study is envisage to be thematic examination with chapters focusing on different interpretational paradigms and will explore different intellectual underpinnings, influences and constructs that contributed to the developments of each of these model of interpretation. Although monasticism has late antique roots and long post-medieval histories, the medieval period is the formative one and has been studied with particular intensity. It is frequently used as a stage that not only shaped but also defined this phenomenon. The 'tyranny' of origins have affected the historiography of medieval monasticism a great extent and continues to do so. The value attached to \u2013 or rejection of \u2013 monastic heritage has been shaped in significant ways by how the history of monasticism has been incorporated into linear histories of nation-states. The confessional perspectives \u2013 Catholic and Protestant were very important in shaping western-European historiography in the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century. The resurgence of the confessionally-driven interpretations in parts of East-Central Europe (especially Poland, Croatia and Hungary) and its impact on the approaches to the medieval monastic history are crucial for the wider understanding of contemporary identities and the place that medieval history has in the politics within the region. Since the development of academic study of monasticism, the trans-European monastic networks have been routinely studied from the perspective of modern political borders and subjecting it to the specific periodisation concerns as well as set of questions that removed or diminished agency of such communities vis-\u00e0-vis political structures. In most extreme versions it had led to the models that removed the religious component from the analysis altogether. The powerful image of rationality and economic planning, as well as seeing strategic innovations in the monastic structures have been central to the Weberian-inspired models of interpretation. Whitest economy-focused approaches largely disappeared by the late-twentieth century, the models that interpret monastic structures and many elements of monastic culture as a precursor of modern rationality, often using terminology of 'innovation' remained, at meta-level, anchored in the concept of progress and development.\nThe ultimate aim of this project is therefore to explore and dynamize theories of modernisation that are behind much of the past and current interpretations of monasticism.\nMonastic Life in the Medieval British Isles Essays in Honour of Janet Burton, ed. Stober K; Jamroziak E; Kerr J. (Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2018) 304 pp.\nThe Cistercian Order in Medieval Europe: 1090-1500 (London: Routledge, 2013) 320 pp.\nSurvival and Success on Medieval Borders. Cistercian Houses in Medieval Scotland and Pomerania from the Twelfth to Late Fourteenth Century (Turnhout: Brepols, 2011) 215 pp.\nMonasteries on the Borders of Medieval Europe: Conflict and Cultural Interaction, ed. Jamroziak, E. and K. St\u00f6ber (Turnhout: Brepols, 2013), 272 pp.\nReligious and Laity in Northern Europe 1000-1400: Interaction, Negotiation, and Power, ed. Jamroziak, E. and J. Burton (Turnhout: Brepols, 2007), 399 pp.\nRievaulx abbey and its social context 1132-1300: memory, locality and network (Turnhout: Brepols, 2005) 252 pp.\nJournal articles and book chapters (selected):\n'East-Central European Monasticism: Between East and West?, in A.I. Beach and Isabelle Cochell, Isabelle Cochelin (eds.), New Cambridge History of Monasticism (Cambridge University Press, 2019)\n'Zisterzienserstudien in Gro\u00dfbritannien - ein kleines Forschungsfeld mit Gro\u00dfen Fragen', Cistercienser Chronik 124 (2017), pp. 535-548.\n'Cistercian Abbots in Late Medieval Central Europe: Between the Cloister and the World', in M. Heale (ed.) The Prelate in England and Europe 1300-1560 (York Medieval Press\/Boydell Press, 2015), pp. 240-257.\n'Centres and Peripheries', in Mette B. Bruun (ed.) The Cambridge Companion to the Cistercian Order (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011), pp. 65-79.\n'Spaces of Lay-Religious Interaction in Cistercian Houses of Northern Europe', Parergon: Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies. 27 (2011), 37-58.\n'Genealogy in the Monastic Chronicles in England', in R. Radulescu and E. D. Kennedy (eds). Broken Lines. Genealogical Literature in Medieval Britain, and France (Turnhout, Brepols, 2009), pp. 101-120.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Salon giant JCB plans 40-50 salons in India over next 4-5 years\nJCB plans to have 40-50 Jean-Claude Biguine, or JCB, salons in the country over the next 4-5 years. \"Now that the brand has been well established in the locations that we are in, we can spread the brand,\" Biguine told ET.\nUpdated: October 14, 2013, 11:08 IST\nMUMBAI: Jean-Claude Biguine's first memory of a parlour is when his mother took him for a haircut, when he was around 14 and his hair had reached shoulder length.\nThe young boy was spellbound. He fell in love with the 'ceremony' as he calls it.\nFrom wearing the kimono to the spray to the smell, everything \u2014 he decided then and there, he wanted to be a part of that world.\nToday, at 50, Biguine runs a business worth close to $150 million (about Rs 1,250 crore) with about 350 salons in 17 countries, and he considers India to be more important a market than even the US.\nHe plans to have 40-50 Jean-Claude Biguine, or JCB, salons in the country over the next 4-5 years. \"Now that the brand has been well established in the locations that we are in, we can spread the brand,\" Biguine told ET.\nJCB, one of the rare international salons to have established in the country, has more than 30,000 people visiting its 10 salons in a month, spending about $60 (Rs 3,700) each. \"I do not want JCB to be for the elite, which is what I feel it is right now, but to take it to the masses, we need to go to tier-2 and to cheaper retail locations,\" Biguine says. \"We must be more accessible to all. Currently there is a huge divide in India between the rich and the poor, but our strategy is to be in locations which address both worlds, and the spending power is on the rise.\"\nA host of international salon brands including Clarins, L'Occitane, Ren\u00e9 Furterer, Jacques Dessange and Franck Provost, have tried to tap into India's Rs 7,000 crore (Ficci figures) organised salon market in the last decade, but few have survived.\nJean-Claude Biguine\nJacques Dessange\nMost Read in Health & Beauty\nSugar Cosmetics parent acquires ENN Beauty\nMensa acquires majority stake in aromatherapy and natural personal care brand Florona\nFalguni Nayar of Nykaa becomes second richest Indian woman\nGood Glamm acquires majority stake in Sirona in Rs 100-crore deal\nVedix expands hair oils range, to compete with Emami, Marico and Mama Earth","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Web to Wall. Paper Culture Offers Custom, Web-Based Wide Format Options.\nBy Cassandra Balentine\nAdvancements in print quality and software automation enable wide format print to enter the mainstream, consumer market. As an Internet-based design and print facilitator, Paper Culture relies on its sophisticated and proprietary Web to print (W2P) platform, unique workflow, and print provider partnerships to enable its customers to produce personalized, photography-based wall art.\nA majority of the company's orders come from its stationery products, which include holiday cards, invitations, announcements, and labels. However, in the past few years, it has branched into wide format offerings, providing wall art in the form of both adhesive decals and bamboo art.\nWhile customer focused, Web-based design-to-print storefronts are popular, Paper Culture differentiates itself from the competition.\nChristopher Wu, co-founder\/CEO, Paper Culture, describes the ecommerce company as a provider of personalized print products with a commitment to the environment and distinct design voice. \"We're not a one-size-fits-all shop, we're more akin to a fashion company,\" he states.\nDesigner Assistance\nEliminating the need for design skills can be both an advantage and disadvantage to consumer-focused W2P platforms. On the one hand, novice users without any design training easily manipulate a template and order a professional print. Templates are often lacking when it comes to tightening the project to 100 percent satisfaction.\nTo address this issue, Paper Culture builds free design help into its workflow. As a user, customers can choose a template, edit text and images, and proceed to proofing. From here they submit the order.\nOn the backend, the template design is taken from the Web page and converted back to native Adobe Systems Incorporated Creative Suite applications such as Adobe Illustrator where Paper Culture's designers can communicate back and forth with the customer until the proof is satisfactory. \"If you were a commercial client, you'd expect a proof, but often that process is manual. We've added automation and turned that experience onto the consumer,\" adds Wu.\nWide Format Options\nAbout two years ago, Paper Culture made the decision to provide wide format offerings on its site. While the concept is relatively new, Wu sees strong potential for wide format within the company.\n\"We look less at the technology and more at the application. The primary driver for the applications is size, and you can't get that with narrow format presses,\" says Wu.\nHe points out that in addition to length and width, substrate thickness is also a consideration. \"We provide a bamboo wall art offering that we currently print and then laminate onto the substrate, but in the future we'd be interested in printing direct,\" he adds.\nFor wall decal applications, Paper Culture relies on Perception Wide Format Media's PhotoFAB ECO portfolio, which features an ultra-removable adhesive and water resistant coating ideal for both interior and exterior applications. \"We looked at a lot of materials and Perception's are the most forgiving,\" says Wu. \"It's like a sticker that lets you change your mind.\"\nAdditionally, the product line is 100 percent recycled, which fits into the company's focus on sustainability. PhotoFAB ECO uses Repreve, a recycled fiber that contains recycled materials, including plastic bottles, to help conserve natural resources.\nWhile Paper Culture is not a print provider itself, the company is committed to excellence and therefore partners with print providers that deliver the quality and turnaround time expected by its customers.\nThe company's wide format products are printed on a variety of equipment, including EFI VUTEk grand format devices, Epson SureColor wide format systems, and some Canon U.S.A., Inc. hardware. \"We do a lot of photo work so image quality is essential. Many grand format graphics are meant to be viewed at a distance, for us, it's about two feet, so a high-quality press and RIP are critical,\" says Wu.\nEase of installation is top of mind. Consumers want to be creative, and they also don't want to read instructions. Paper Culture's wall graphics need to be easy to apply. Many designs are modular, enabling the customer to get a little creative.\nCurrently, Paper Culture's wide format products only make up a small percentage of overall sales. While wide format decals are gaining popularity, there aren't many offering the product with the same level of personalization and photo options. Innovative companies such as Paper Culture lead the industry into a new market of Web-reliant print buyers\u2014the consumer.\nJan2014, Digital Output\nJan 1, 2014 Missy Donovan\nMade to OrderIn the Home","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Sell Groove Funnels\nWhether you're looking to sell an ebook, an e-course, or a membership site, GrooveFunnels is a powerful tool. Its funnel builder offers many useful features, including affiliate programs and tiered commissions. And, the system allows you to track everything in one place.\nThe company behind GrooveFunnels has a long history of launching successful products. John Cornetta and Mike Filsaime, the founders of GrooveFunnels, are both well-known figures in digital marketing. Other prominent figures such as Matt Serralta or Mattijs Naus are also backing the company. It offers a complete suite of tools for digital marketers, including the e-book editor, a page builder, and email marketing.\nGrooveFunnels makes it easy to create and customize sales funnels. It includes an editor and eight pre-designed templates. GrooveFunnels also offers detailed analytics. The software allows you to customize the checkout process and manage shipping. GrooveMail is an autoresponder tool that allows you to create newsletters and track open, clickthrough and clickthrough rates. With GrooveFunnels, you can also customize the look and feel of your website with the help of customizable templates.\nAlthough GrooveFunnels is not the right tool for every online business, it's a great option for online businesses on a budget. Its automation features are impressive and can help even those with no design experience to design and build effective sales funnels. It also includes training resources and an affiliate management center.\nBesides being a great tool for agencies, it also features a powerful cloud software that allows you to manage clients with a single platform. You can also customize your domain. While GrooveFunnels lacks white labeling, it's very close to its competitors in terms of functionality. You can use it on your mobile devices and gain valuable insights on your business anytime, anywhere.\nThe free version of GrooveFunnels offers a 14-day free trial. After the 14-day free trial, you can upgrade to either the Gold or Silver plan. GrooveBlog and GrooveCalendar are included in the Gold package.\nAlthough the free plan is still in beta it's a great value. You get unlimited access to all of GrooveFunnels' tools, as well as future updates. You can also opt to purchase a lifetime license for $1,397. GrooveFunnels offers a great way for you to invest in your business.\nThe software also comes with a range of affiliate programs that can help you make money. You can create your own affiliate program if you want to promote an affiliate product. And you can use the built-in email marketing platform called GrooveMail. You can manage and send your own email list with this email marketing system. In addition, you can use the GroovePages tool to create a website.\nThe developers of GrooveFunnels have a lot of experience. Their founders have started several successful companies and have made over $175 million. Many of these companies have since been sold to other companies. GrooveApps is one of the many products that GrooveApps' leaders helped to launch. The company claims that their product is one of the most advanced tools for marketing online. You can use it to build a membership site, build funnels, or sell a digital product.\nGroove Funnels Slide Deck\nGroove Funnels System","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Meschida Philip\nFilmmaker & Photographer\nFilm Campaign\nThe City College Of New York Graduation Day | Division of Arts and Humanities\nOn May 31st 2017, draped in my graduation gown and cap, with my yellow tassels cascading to the side, I silently stood in line surrounded by a diverse group of excited individuals laughing, chatting, snapping pictures under cloudy skies waiting for the ceremony to begin. Only then, did I realized my reality. It was over!\nI was no longer a student! For two years I committed myself to enroll in school and had lived within the confines of a demanding schedule: 35 hours workweek, approximately 12-14 hours in class, 10-12 hours commuting, approximately 28 hours per week sleeping, and at that moment my structure was disrupted. Nerves and a bit of anxiety kicked in which left me feeling a bit displaced and wondering what's NEXT!\nI was jolted back to the present state of affairs as the processional song beamed through the garden competing with the prideful cheers of my mother, sister, brother, nephew, niece and one of my best friends along with other families welcoming our class of 2017. As I walked towards my seat surrounded by my fellow graduates, a range of emotions flooded me and I started to cry because of how proud I felt in that moment especially for everything that I had sacrificed and endured in order to get there and I felt at peace even if I was unable to figure out what's Next. In that moment, I choose to remain there and embrace the feeling of accomplishment, pride, camaraderie, love and happiness.\nGrenada screening recap\nThank you to all the people who turned out to the Grenada screening of Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams. I appreciate all the interest in the film and the way it was received. Please see the video below that Carlana, host of Cocktails & Conversation and founder of FemmePowered and I did post screening.\nVisit FemmePowered's website to learn more about them and connect. Also stop by my Facebook page and like and follow the page to keep abreast with what I am doing and where I take the film next. You can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter.\nScars Debut in Grenada\nSpecial Screening of Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams at Cocktails and Conversations\nGrenada, W.I. \u2013 June 14th, 2017\nCocktail in hand, I walked around the room embracing everyone (some familiar, others strangers), welcoming them for coming out to share this special showcase of the film in Grenada, not only with me, but moreso with Melissa Jeremiah and Natasha LaMothe, two of the other participants in the Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams.\nAs everyone embarked on taking their seats, I retreated to the back of the room to watch the film with them. Anchored on each side of the room were Melissa and Natasha, hand in hand with their respective partners, seeking support as they watched themselves on screen and heard their experiences vocalized for the very first time in the midst of a room full of strangers.\nBy the end of the film and throughout the Q&A session, the room was emotionally charged. I was deeply moved and humbled by the responses which validated the impact and relatability of Scars of Our Mother's Dreams.\nCityVisions Premiere\nScars Of Our Mothers' Dreams academic debut at Cityvisions Showcase, June 2nd 2017\nI felt like a first time mother pridefully and eagerly ready to reveal my newborn to my family and the world, as I walked through the doors of the Auditorium on Broadway for the Cityvisions Showcase. This journey was conceptualized approximately four years prior from my desire to produce a documentary that told my personal experiences and the complexities of parental migration from Grenada and its impact on the lives of their children left behind.\nThe previous two years while enrolled in the MFA program at the City College of New York while balancing a full time job, I was so busy working through the process of producing Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams, that I had little or no time to fully digest and appreciate what I was developing. I was consumed with \"getting it right\" and every time I received feedback from my fellow filmmakers and advisors, anxiety took over. There were days I felt defeated, stressed, emotionally and physically sick and wanted to just quit, especially after getting robbed of our media and hardware during production on the last day of shoot. Upon my return to New York and throughout post-production, I isolated myself and hid the film from my family and friends, unsettled about hearing their feedback about the film.\nSurrounded by my family and friends, I sat in the auditorium holding on to my mother's hands to support her, since it was the first time she was seeing the film, but honestly I needed her warmth to calm my raging nerves as the opening image of Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams appeared on screen. For the entire 11 minutes I held my breath, trying to scan the faces of each person in the darkness but could not see anything, instead all I heard was my mother faintly sobbing; then suddenly, an outburst of applauses and cheers greeted me and my mother approvingly and lovingly squeezed my hands. I exhaled and introduced to the world Scars Of Our Mothers' Dreams.\nAbout Meschida\nMeschida's holds a Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) in Films from The City College of New York and a Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Information Science from Fordham University. Her directorial documentary film \"Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams\" was presented with the Journey Award at 2017 Cityvision showcase in New York.\nHer works (inclusive of film, white paper and photography) was featured at the 2017 Cityvision showcase for The City College of New York, The 18th Annual UWI St. Augustine SALISES Conference 2017 (Trinidad & Tobago), The Caribbean Research Center at Medgar Evers College (CUNY) lecture on Serial Migration (New York), FemmePowered workshop (Grenada) and J. Walter Thompson, New York.\nCopyright 2019 Meschida Philip","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Online seminar -The EU Banking Package\nJune 26, 2019 @ 1:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm Europe\/Rome Timezone\nFBF Online Platform\nJan Trevisan\nDownload the slides of the presentation\nThe Banking Package adopted in spring 2019 by European co-legislating institutions will enter into force this summer. It represents an important step towards the completion of the European post-crisis regulatory reforms. These reforms implement into European Union (EU) law some outstanding elements which had been previously agreed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and are meant to make the financial system more resilient and stable.\nIn this online seminar, Marie Donnay (Head of Unit in Resolution and Deposit Insurance in DG FISMA), Tommy De Temmerman (Policy Officer in Bank Regulation and Supervision in DG FISMA) and Audrius Pranckevius (Policy Officer in Resolution and Deposit Insurance) will present and discuss the key changes that were brought about to the EU resolution and prudential frameworks by the new Banking Package. With respect to changes to the resolution framework, a particular focus will be put on the implementation in EU law of the international standard on Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity \u2013 also called TLAC \u2013 and on the amendments to the existing Minimum Requirement for own funds and Eligible Liabilities \u2013 also called MREL.\nMarie Donnay (Head of Unit in Resolution and Deposit Insurance, DG FISMA, European Commission)\nMarie Donnay is Head of Unit in Resolution and Deposit Insurance in DG FISMA at the European Commission. Her unit is in charge of (among others) the resolution frameworks for Banks, Insurance and CCPs, as well as deposit insurance\/ insurance guarantee schemes at national level and in the Banking Union (EDIS). The unit is closely involved in the debates on the completion of the Banking Union. Before joining DG FISMA, Marie held different positions in DG ECFIN (European Commission). Previously, she worked at the ECB, IMF and KULeuven. Marie studied economics at the KULeuven, FUNDP (Namur), Rotterdam University and Universita di Bologna.\nTommy De Temmerman (Policy Officer in Bank Regulation and Supervision, DG FISMA, European Commission)\nTommy De Temmerman is a policy officer in Bank Regulation and Supervision in DG FISMA at the European Commission, where he was responsible for the coordination of the negotiations on the prudential aspects of the Banking Package. Before joining the Commission, he was Bank Recovery and Resolution Expert at the Single Resolution Board. Prior to this, he held various positions in the Treasury and Financial Markets department of Belfius Bank and at Bank of New York Mellon. Tommy also teaches European Financial Integration at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. He studied economics and finance at the Universit\u00e9 Libre de Bruxelles and College of Europe.\nAudrius Pranckevicius (Policy Officer in Resolution and Deposit Insurance, DG FISMA, European Commission)\nAudrius Pranckevicius is a policy officer in Resolution and Deposit Insurance in DG FISMA at the European Commission. He works on policy development in the area of bank resolution since 2013 and was responsible for coordination of the negotiations on the resolution aspects of the Banking Package. Prior to his current role, Audrius has worked in other areas of financial regulation in DG FISMA. Before joining the European Commission in 2005, he worked in financial analysis for several blue chip companies in Canada. He studied economics and finance at Vytautas Magnus University and Brandeis University.\nTechnical disclaimer The online seminar will take place on the Adobe Connect platform. You can access the seminars from personal computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. You are strongly encouraged to read the technical requirements before registering for the online seminar. To ensure an optimal experience in terms of connection speed and video quality, we suggest to attend the seminar via a device connected to a stable network connection, avoiding if possible shared wi-fi or mobile connections.\nJan Trevisan June 5, 2019","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Version 5.0 Includes a New Pocket Planner and More\nThe game now offers a new subscription plan.\nA major update has been released for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on mobile devices, bringing the game to Version 5.0.\nWith this update, players can now invite up to 16 animals to visit their campsite at the same time. Previously, the limit was eight.\nIn addition, this update allows players to add an Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp widget to their device's home screen. The widget features a small calendar showing the current date and day of the week, a picture of one of the game's animal friends, and a short message. This widget will change in appearance throughout the day. Players can tap the widget to open the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp application.\nNext, this update added a new feature to the game called the Pocket Planner, which contains a schedule of current and upcoming events, item release dates, and more.\nThis update also added a new premium (and optional) subscription plan to the game called the Merry Memories plan, which allows players to unlock additional features for the Pocket Planner. This subscription costs $0.99 per month, and subscribers will receive 20 Leaf Tickets each month at no additional cost.\nSubscribers to the Merry Memories plan can purchase new visual designs for their planner, as well as stickers they can use to decorate their planner. When players sign up for the Merry Memories plan, they'll receive one design for their planner for free.\nIn addition, subscribers can link their device's pedometer data to the game to track their steps in the Pocket Planner. If players take lots of steps, animals may send them a message in the game.\nFinally, subscribers to the Merry Memories plan will receive extra in-game rewards during seasonal events.\nAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp is available to download for free on iOS and Android devices. The game is rated 4+ on iOS and E for Everyone on Android. You can learn more about Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp in our previous coverage.\nUpdate (01\/27\/2022): This article has been updated to clarify that the Merry Memories plan is an optional subscription.\nanimal crossing pocket camp\nmerry memories plan\nHarvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Is Coming in 2023\nMario Strikers: Battle League Adds Bowser Jr., Birdo, and More\nPokemon Go Winter Holiday Part 1: Mega Glalie, Shiny Bergmite, and More","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Ken Niumatalolo\nKen Niumatalolo: Victory Against Army Will 'Catapult Us To Great Things' In 2022\nDecember 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 Luke Jackson Army Navy, Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football, Tai Lavatai\nWhile Navy football finished the 2021 season 4-8, head coach Ken Niumatalolo sees the 17-13 win against Army as a launching point for the 2022 season. \"I really believe this is going to catapult us to great things,\" Niumatalolo said.\nFive Takeaways From Navy Football's 38-35 Loss To East Carolina\nNovember 20, 2021 November 20, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football, Navy Midshipmen, Tai Lavatai\nSean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 38-35 loss to East Carolina on Senior Day. \"It is a heartbreaker, just a heartbreaking loss,\" HC Ken Niumatalolo said. \"Heartbreaking for our seniors. They laid it all on the line.\"\nFive Takeaways From Navy Football's 20-17 Win At Tulsa\nOctober 30, 2021 October 30, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football, Tai Lavatai\nSean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 20-17 win at Tulsa Oct. 29, starting with the Mids' defense carrying momentum from an inspirational performance against Cincinnati to Tulsa.\nFormer Lacrosse Star Xavier Arline Chasing His Dreams With Navy Football\nOctober 20, 2021 October 20, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football, Xavier Arline\nNavy quarterback Xavier Arline could have chosen to play lacrosse at North Carolina. Instead, his No. 1 choice was always football. \"I don't think I'm done with lacrosse yet,\" Arline said, \"but that's definitely not where my focus is right now.\"\nFive Takeaways From Navy Football's 31-24 Loss To SMU\nOctober 9, 2021 October 9, 2021 Sean Grogan Bijan Nichols, Chance Warren, Diego Fagot, Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football, Tai Lavatai\nSean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 31-24 loss to SMU Oct. 9, starting with a kickoff return right after the Mids grabbed a 14-point lead that proved to be the turning point of the game.\nFive Takeaways From Navy Football's 34-30 Win Against UCF\nOctober 2, 2021 October 2, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football, Navy UCF, Tai Lavatai\nSean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 34-30 win against UCF as the Midshipmen picked up their first win of the season.\nDespite 0-3 Record, Navy Football HC Ken Niumatalolo Encouraged Entering UCF Test\nSeptember 30, 2021 October 1, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football\n\"We're going to keep going,\" coach Ken Niumatalolo said of Navy football's 0-3 start. \"Our players are going to keep going. Our coaches are going to keep slugging it out. You know what I mean? We're not quitting. We're definitely not quitting.\"\nKen Niumatalolo: Navy Football Focusing On Fundamentals After Frustrating Start\nSeptember 22, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy football\nAfter a frustrating start to the season, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo said the Midshipmen used the much-needed bye week to get back to the basics. \"You just go back to fundamentals,\" Niumatalolo said. \"We know what works. We've got to go back and execute.\"\nFive Takeaways From Navy Football's 23-3 Loss To Air Force\nSeptember 11, 2021 September 11, 2021 Sean Grogan college football, Ken Niumatalolo, Massai Maynor, Navy football, Xavier Arline\nSean Grogan shares five takeaways from Navy's 23-3 loss to Air Force, including continued offensive struggles for the Mids. \"We had 36 yards rushing and we're a rushing team,\" HC Ken Niumatalolo said.\nFive Takeaways From Navy Football's 49-7 Loss To Marshall\nSeptember 4, 2021 September 5, 2021 Sean Grogan Ken Niumatalolo, Navy, Navy football, Navy Marshall\nNavy football opened the 2021 season with a 49-7 loss to Marshall. \"We didn't coach well enough. We didn't play well enough,\" head coach Ken Niumatalolo said. \"But it was great to have fans back in the stands.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Europe & World News\nThe Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US\nScott Nelson is the chairman and CEO of Sweetbridge Inc., a blockchain tech startup.\nRace to the bottom or race to reality?\nThe rise of initial coin offering (ICOs) \u2013 as controversial as they may be \u2013 is a signpost that the age of Industrial Era capital formation is giving way to a new paradigm of decentralized and democratized investment and customer-driven business models that expand far beyond the borders of any one country.\nIn this arena, entrepreneurs and companies will naturally gravitate toward the jurisdictions that allow them to raise funds from investors and serve customers around the world in a fast, safe and effective manner and with minimal friction.\nRecognizing that this shift to a new Decentralized Era is underway, numerous countries are positioning themselves at the forefront of this transition so as to reap the economic, financial and geopolitical benefits that come with being the go-to jurisdiction for global capital formation.\nUnfortunately, the United States is not yet among these countries, as it has instead taken a short-sighted and enforcement-heavy approach that fails to expand beyond Industrial Era thinking.\nWhile U.S. regulators have publicly offered platitudes about being friendly to innovation and facilitating domestic entrepreneurship in the crypto space, the proof is always in the pudding.\nIn this case, the \"pudding\" is that serious cryptocurrency projects are faced with two unappealing choices: either issue tokens through outmoded and ill-fitting means that restrict a token's customer base and resale ability \u2013 like registering as a security or claiming a Regulation D exemption \u2013 or leave the U.S. altogether.\nRace to value\nAs highlighted by CoinDesk, the natural and predictable consequence is that innovators are leaving the U.S. in search of friendlier jurisdictions.\nTo meet this demand, places like Gibraltar, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malta and, most recently, Bermuda have been rolling out the welcome mat for token sales and structuring local regulations to balance the goals of industry development and consumer protection.\nSome might eye the questionable reputations of some crypto-friendly countries and immediately conclude that there is a \"race to the bottom\" occurring whereby regulators, in search of revenue and headlines, green-light even the most fantastical token ideas without asking any questions.\nIn our observation, this is not happening.\nIn seeking to responsibly sell tokens to customers, my company, Sweetbridge, has spent a substantial amount of time in discussions with regulators from around the world \u2014 including representatives of many G20 countries. And we've been encouraged by the thoughtful approaches and due diligence that has been demonstrated.\nWhile there will surely be instances of this type of jurisdictional arbitrage employed by fringe actors, no serious crypto project wants to domicile in a country where anything goes.\nInstead of a race to the bottom, we see a race to quality where serious projects flock to the places that offer the best overall value proposition: the best legal expertise, the best balance of regulatory controls with innovatory freedom, the best technologists and the best branding \u2013 even if cheaper (and possibly seedier) services can be acquired elsewhere.\nFor example, Switzerland's appeal is not just the regulatory aspect but also the talent and support ecosystems that it has developed concomitantly. Other jurisdictions like Gibraltar are going one step further by establishing not only guidelines and requirements for companies launching ICOs, but launching a fully-regulated exchange providing listing and liquidity for projects launching there.\nCountries large and small are beginning to heed this message.\nWhile still grappling with the best way to tackle this new business model, many are rethinking outmoded approaches to capital formation \u2013 particularly the idea that token issuances are necessarily investment contracts.\nThey see an opportunity to inject fresh life into their local economies and potentially shake up the global balance of financial power.\nTo put it simply: they aren't stupid.\nShould they wake up to see billions of dollars of real economic value being created in places Liechtenstein and Gibraltar while the U.S. chases its own tail deciding whether or not ether is a security, they're going to find a way to get in on the act \u2013 and with haste.\nRoyal opportunity\nIn Sweetbridge's view, the sleeping giant in this conversation is the United Kingdom.\nThe Brits have long been eager to wrestle the title of world's premier financial center away from the U.S. and recrown the City of London, and there is a growing sense within governmental ranks that blockchain and financial technology may be the ticket to doing just that.\nWhile the U.S. lacks impetus for change, Britain is looking for relevance in a post-Brexit world. Thus, its traditionally conservative financial culture has expressed an introspective openness to new ideas.\nFor instance, the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox recently launched by the Financial Conduct Authority, Britain's top financial regulator, gives challengers and innovators a way to launch without prohibitive compliance costs.\nThe Brits also understand the consequences of failing to capitalize on paradigm-shifting economic transitions.\nDespite birthing the Industrial Revolution, they grew too comfortable in their colonial Agrarian Era societal structure and ultimately forfeited dominance of the Industrial Era to the U.S. because they were unable to adapt quickly enough.\nAdditionally, the legal structure of the British Commonwealth is relatively amenable to new means of capital formation. It is predisposed to a \"buyer beware\" approach toward these types of products, as opposed to the paternalistic mentality of the U.S. that ensures only rich people get access to the good investment deals (unless that \"deal\" happens to be offered by a state-sponsored lottery).\nCertainly, not all innovative crypto projects will abandon the U.S., but it has become disappointingly clear in recent months that there is too much inertia built up around its regulatory infrastructure for it to play top dog in the coming era of decentralized business models and global capital formation.\nFleeing image via Shutterstock\nMexico rescues 402 migrants and looks for 58 who have entered through the jungle area of \u200b\u200bthe Suchiate River\nChina announces the fourth death of a person affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus\nThe Republican leader in the US Senate proposes 12-hour daily sessions for the impeachment\nThe Government of Colombia leaves the FARC out of its list of terrorist groups\nArce asks for \"unity\" of the MAS in the face of the elections in Bolivia and demands \"recognition\" for Choquehuanca\nUS announces joint military maneuvers in Colombia from January 23 to 29\nEurope & World News & Bitcoin","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"WARRIORS WATCH\nBasketball and Hockey Teams Start Strong\nA weekly preview of Nauset High sports\nBy Ryan Fitzgerald Jan 5, 2022\nEASTHAM \u2014 The Nauset Regional High School boys basketball team finally played a game on its home court for the first time this season on Dec. 28, notching a 65-46 win over Monomoy. The team's second game, on the road on Dec. 30 against the Wareham Vikings, was a 71-70 overtime victory. The Warriors stood at 2-0 on the season as of Tuesday.\nThe boys' first two scheduled games were postponed because of Covid-19.\nAgainst Wareham, Nauset was led by four players. Keleb Daniels scored 22 points and had seven steals, Seth Asiiwme recorded 17 points and eight assists, Mikey Gray finished with 11 points and eight rebounds, while Jeff McCarthy added 11 points.\nNauset was scheduled to play a rematch against Wareham at home on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.\nMeanwhile, the Nauset boys ice hockey team is also off to a strong 5-1 start. The team welcomed 2022 with a 10-2 victory over Blue Hills Regional Tech on New Year's Day and was scheduled to play Sandwich on Wednesday.\nThe Furies girls hockey team remained 2-1 after its last four games were postponed due to Covid. The team is scheduled to travel to Nantucket for a game on Jan. 12.\nThursday, Jan. 6\nBoys and girls swimming: The Nauset boys and girls swim teams travel to Sandwich for a meet against the Blue Knights at 4 p.m.\nGirls basketball: The Warriors are scheduled to play Plymouth North at home at 5 p.m.\nBoys and girls swimming: The swim teams participate in the Cape Cod Classic beginning at 11:15 a.m. at the Nantucket Community Pool.\nBoys and girls swmming: It's another meet against Nantucket High School, to be held at Willy's Gym in Eastham beginning at 4 p.m.\nBoys basketball: Cape Cod Academy travels to play the Nauset boys at 6:30 p.m.\nBoys ice hockey: The Warriors look to keep their winning ways against the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins at Charles Moore Arena in Orleans. Faceoff is at 8:10 p.m.\nTuesday, Jan. 11\nBoys and girls indoor track: The Nauset track teams meet Dennis-Yarmouth at Wheaton College in Norton at 3:30 p.m.\nGirls ice hockey: The Furies face off against the Nantucket Whalers at Nantucket Community Ice Rink at 5:15 p.m.\nBoys wrestling: Sandwich comes east for a wrestling meet against Nauset at 6 p.m.\nBoys ice hockey: The Barnstable Red Hawks play the Warriors at Charles Moore Arena at 6:10 p.m.\nTagged With: Nauset Warriors Filed Under: Community, Sports, Visual Stories","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Jewish man stabbed in the face in Montreal, Canada\nAn Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in the face by a pair of scissors by his co-worker last Thursday on August 11.\nAccording to the local CTV News Montreal, an Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in the face with a pair of scissors on Thursday, August 11, in Montreal, Canada.\nThe 24-year-old man was attacked outside of a kosher meat processing plant by a Lebanese immigrant coworker who was recently employed at the plant.\nThe victim survived and is in stable condition, but had a laceration on his right eye, for which he received stitches, claims StopAntisemitism.org.\nCTV News noted that the Jewish group B'nai Brith found that in 2021, Canada saw the highest number of antisemitic incidents since the group began tracking the data in 1982, reports The Jerusalem Post.\nMontreal city councillor and director of B'nai Brith Canada Marvin Rotrand said that Canadian authorities must have a \"better understanding\" of antisemitism and that the country needs to pressure social media platforms to remove hateful content.\nGRAPHIC VIOLENCE WARNING \u2013 Jewish man stabbed in Montreal yesterday.\nAn Orthodox Jewish man is brutally attacked with a pair of scissors, stabbed in what appears to be the face\/neck area.\nThe attacker has been arrested and the victim thankfully is in stable condition. pic.twitter.com\/X5nivsOawU\n\u2014 StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) August 12, 2022","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home > Celebrity > Johnny Depp\nFree At Last! Johnny Depp's Girlfriend Calls It Quits Amid His Legal Battles With Amber Heard\nSource: Shutterstock; Courtesy of Polina Glen\/Instagram\nNov. 17 2019, Updated 11:53 p.m. ET\nJohnny Depp's girlfriend Polina Glen isn't cut out for the spotlight.\nThe Russian dancer called it quits with the 56-year old actor and fled to Russia to find solace after their breakup.\nAs RadarOnline.com previously reported, Glen was a die-hard fan of the 21 Jump Street star in her teenage years, long before they were first spotted kissing in 2018.\nThe relationship was a breath of fresh air for Depp who was fresh off a divorce from his ex Amber Heard, and the two were reportedly talking about getting married.\nNow, according to the Daily Mail, Glen told her friends that her abrupt transition into the public eye was \"scary.\"\n\"Polina hated the attention the relationship was bringing her and found it scary. She's now keeping her head down in Russia and told Johnny plans to get married were madness,\" a source said.\nThe dancer also had to deal with rumors that she was using the actor for fame and was a bit uncomfortable with the fast pace at which the relationship was moving.\nRather than giving into the star's pressures of letting her meet her parents Gennady and Irina, Glen fled to her home in Russia \"for the foreseeable future.\"\n\"His level of celebrity and his ongoing battle with Amber grew too much for her. Johnny has been distracted by his feud with Amber and she didn't think the time was right for them to commit to anything,\" the source said.\nReaders know Depp and Heard have been in ongoing legal disputes since their 2017 divorce. The drama started after she claimed she was a victim of domestic violence which she suffered at the hands of the actor. Depp, she alleged, became violent whenever he used drugs and alcohol.\nJohnny Depp's Nurse Recalls Actor's Bloody Knuckles After Fight With Amber Heard\nJohnny Depp's Russian Girlfriend Obsessed With 'Sexy Pirate' Actor As Teen\nJohnny Depp's Ex-Best Friend Spills All About Actor's Drug Use & Jealously Over Amber Heard\nDepp denied the charges and retaliated with a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Heard.\nOn one occasion, RadarOnline.com reported Depp's claims that Heard's attorneys attempted to blackmail Depp with photos of the star smoking drugs as well as pictures of the alleged illegal drugs in his home.\nHeard's attorneys argued however that the photos were presented to \"explain that a protective order would make sense.\"\nA court has also granted Amber's motion forcing Depp toturn over all his medical records, including mental health files, to her.\nMore from RadarOnline\nJOHNNY DEPP 'INHALING BOOZE LIKE WATER' AS COURT BATTLE WITH EX CONTINUES TO RAGE!\nAmber Scissorhands? Johnny Depp Claims Ex Sliced His Finger With Vodka Bottle\nJohnny's Revenge: Depp Lines Up Witnesses To Prove He Never Beat Ex Amber Heard","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Have a voice in shaping your career, molding the future of our firm, and building an unfair advantage for yourself and clients.\nIf you are interested in a career at W2O, please apply to the role that best matches your interests via the form found at the bottom of the job description page. We continuously update our job postings, so if you don't currently see a role that interests you, please check back.\nView positions & internships\nWe're building a different kind of agency. One with an entrepreneurial spirit that leverages data, insights and diversity to drive innovative thinking that helps brands outperform against their competition. We look for people who think differently. People who care less about politics or personal glory, and more about ideas, learning and collective results. Those who thrive on ambiguity, architecting something new, and breaking through old ways to forge new paths. It's a place you can have a voice regardless of your level. We invite you to join us and \"Build Yours.\"\nPRovoke (Formerly Holmes Report\nBest Agency to Work For (2020, 2019, 2018)\nMedical Marketing and Media\nBest Places to Work (2019, 2018)\nBest Places to work for in PR (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)\nBest Places to Work (2020, 2019, 2018)\n\"Everyone here is tremendously driven and passionate about making a difference. We can be wacky, intensely focused when needed, but always know how to have a great party.\"\nHowie Chan\nSenior Group Director\n\"Coming to W2O eight years ago was the best career move I've made! I work with the smartest, most strategic, genuine people in the business and for clients who are paving the way for a better tomorrow.\"\nNadia Hasan\nAssociate Chief of Staff\n\"I have the great fortune of working for a company that is not only filled with some of the smartest, most dedicated and passionate people in the industry, but one that truly cares about supporting its employees and helping them become the best versions of themselves.\"\nMolly Stock\nPractice Leader\n\"I've been here over a decade and was a client before that. I never thought I'd be here this long but it's hard to leave when you work with such smart, amazing people. It makes you want to come into work every day.\"\nNicole Foderaro\n\"I have the pleasure of working with 25 of the most imaginative, resilient and dedicated media professionals in the game. Although we are spread out from coast to coast, I can always count on them to jump on the phone, brainstorm a killer media strategy and do it with a smile.\"\nSylvia Aranda\nMedia Relations, Director\n\"Before working at W2O, I could not imagine balancing work and life, let alone boosting my career at a company that fosters a healthy, collaborative culture. W2O nurtures talent and I'm fortunate to be a part of the team.\"\nBrian Bordieri\nSenior Producer\n\"Working with so many people who are absolutely amazing in their respective areas is both invigorating and inspiring. W2O does so many different types of work; the common thread is the exceptional quality and the collaborative attitude of everyone on the team.\"\nLisa Kiker\n\"W2O has been the perfect company to jumpstart my career. I get to work across a plethora of industries and projects with driven and genuine people who not only deliver great client work, but also take the time to guide my career path. This is truly a work-hard play-hard environment.\"\nBrett Kleinberg\nCulture of Coaching\nSolutions-Focused, Transformational Coaching for All\nAt W2O, we believe in the power of coaching to transform careers. We know coaching works and we've proven there's a clear connection to increased retention, greater employee engagement and enhanced individual performance. In fact, it's why we've created an inclusive and universal culture of coaching within W2O that supports development for all.\nIn-House Coaching\nOur culturally integrated, ICF-certified, in-house Coaching Team serves as trusted partners, empowering our people to reach their full professional potential via solutions-focused coaching engagements for employees at ALL levels.\nWe offer an array of data-driven, structured coaching approaches tailored to the individual and\/or team's need(s).\nClear metrics and ROI guide our approach: We believe in the power of data to ensure our programs meet (and even exceed) our peoples' needs.\nOur Springboard program combines executive coaching with peer learning opportunities for people managers across the organization.\nParticipants develop improved management and leadership skills empowering them to act as coaches for their own teams.\nYour 4th Trimester\u2122\nWe believe in coaching for our people at key moments of transition.\nYour 4thTrimester\u2122 connects new parents with a personal coach for three consecutive months following their return from parental leave.\n\"This has been one of the most helpful and most impactful experiences of my career!\"\n\"Having had past coaching work for other areas in my life, I'm so glad W2O also sees the value of this for its employees!\"\n\"Having a coach who is so closely tied to what we do at W2O is incredibly helpful.\"\n\"Chatting with a coach who knows the ins and outs of W2O was very helpful to creating a realistic game plan and personal next steps. Love that W2O is building this practice!\"\n\"I have never had an opportunity before to do something like this. It makes me feel like a valued part of the organization that this is offered.\"\nOur Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion\nA Healthier Place for All\nW2O is passionate about making the world a healthier place for everyone \u2013 the clients we serve, the communities we support and the people who drive the work we do every day.\nWe will deliver on our D&I mission by:\nBuilding inclusive and supportive communities\nFacilitating conversations that provide listening and learning opportunities for our people and clients\nCollaborating with industry partners and experts to nurture current and next generation talent\nOur Commitment in Action\nOur culture has always been about our people. Building strong community across our firm helps us collaborate effectively and practice empathy, creating great teams that do great work. Diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives not only spark creativity and innovation, but ensure every voice is both welcomed and heard.\nOur Diversity & Inclusion Council leads initiatives that focus on recruitment, education, partnerships and other areas. It supports the progress of our existing and Business Resource Groups (BRGs). Currently, we have five BRGs that create exceptional community-building, learning and professional development experiences for our people, clients and networks: Women of W2O, W2Out, W2O Fusion, W2O Families and Evolve.\nOur Business Resource Group (BRG) Communities\nW2O's BRGs provide opportunities for our diverse employees to connect, collaborate and create the most inclusive culture.\nWomen of W2O\nWomen of W2O aims to level the playing field in the healthcare industry. By providing professional resources for our employees, fostering professional networks, and identifying opportunities to elevate our women clients as thought leaders, we support employees and clients with the resources they need to advance their careers and succeed.\nWe leverage data and analytics to better understand women's experiences in the workplace so we can accurately shape our offerings and ensure we are delivering the most relevant package of resources to women within our agency and across our client base.\nW2Out\nW2Out fosters a culture of inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies at W2O. We promote industry-leading best practices for equality and inclusion in the workplace, advocate for and educate about the LGBTQ+ experience, and create meaningful conversations and programs that benefit our clients and our community.\nW2O Fusion\nW2O Fusion promotes inclusion of all multicultural individuals at W2O, advancing points of view and serving as a forum for mentorship that supports our company's commitment to being an inclusive employer and making the world a healthier place for all. Our vision is that all W2O employees and the communities we serve are seen, heard and inspired. We aim to foster a greater understanding of the various communities represented at W2O by establishing multicultural best practices across our business and creating sustained programs for engagement, advocacy and business development.\nW2O Families\nW2O Families strives to empower working parents of W2O to be successful in all their roles at work and at home \u2013 while nurturing a family-friendly culture. We aim to create a forum for working parents where they can discuss opportunities & challenges and learn from one another. W2O Families also offers support, resources and opportunities for families of W2O to help them integrate key facets of their lives \u2013 career, self, family, community \u2013 in a healthy and sustainable way.\nEvolve exists to create a community of peers who are sharing similar professional milestones: first or early stage jobs, new to our industry or their profession, navigating early career opportunities and challenges. The mission of Evolve is to provide support as peers across W2O and its affiliated companies share, collaborate and integrate learnings, while fostering professional development. Our mandate is to support our members through mentorship, opportunity, education and a broad range of professional development themes, with sponsorship and advocacy by senior leaders throughout W2O.\nHow We Listen and Learn\nFollowing is a snapshot of our proud partnerships, recent recognitions and conversations we are having on diversity and inclusion in our industry.\nIn Honor of Miles Hall: Taun Hall, Co-Founder of the Miles Hall Foundation \u2013 What2Know podcast\nRacial Equity Edition \u2013 What2Know podcast\nA Message from TLF Board Member Jim Weiss\nConfronting Racial Bias and Disparities in Healthcare: Nikole Hannah-Jones \u2013 What2Know podcast\nBuilding Inclusive Workplaces for Women \u2013 What2Know podcast\nHealthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) ACE Award for W2O Your 4th Trimester\u2122 program\nMaking Space for Diversity & Inclusion \u2013 What2Know podcast\nHBA: Gender Parity Collaborative\nPride and Prescriptions: Why My Work in Healthcare is Central to My Identity\nThe Role of Gender Diversity in Corporate Relevance\nPartnership with the LAGRANT Foundation to Extend Groundbreaking Healthcare Communications Fellowship\nSyracuse University partnership.\nTo honor W2O's roots in Syracuse University and ensure tomorrow's PR and communications talent is just as impressive as today's, we put skin in the game.\nW2O is happy to give employees a lot of sweet perks \u2013 and we expect a lot, in return. We know that when employees are happy to come to work every single day, we're a lot more productive. As our CEO Jim Weiss says, \"If you're not enjoying it, why are you doing it?\"\nWe offer far beyond the norm, with extra-special benefits W2Oers really love.\nFlexible Vacation + The Week Between Xmas and New Years\nWe realize that in this always-on world, people want more time off and greater flexibility so we allow our team members flexible PTO. We are also closed during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day to give ourselves a break. If we are fresh, so are our ideas.\nEmployee Sabbatical\nWe award a 5-week paid sabbatical after five years of employment to have a\nonce-in-a-lifetime experience of your choice.\nParental Leave \u2014 Your 4th Trimester\u2122\nW2O recognizes the value of bonding time and offers paid time off for new parents to an extent that's rare in our industry \u2013 up to 16 weeks of paid leave depending on tenure. The Your 4th Trimester\u2122 program provides a personal coach who engages with the parent and their manager for three months after their return to ensure the smoothest possible transition back to the workplace.\nPreemie Policy\nW2O recognizes that parents whose baby is born prematurely and must stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for an extended period before going home often have to return to work because they have used up their Parental Leave. For these parents, W2O offers a week of paid time off for every week a pre-term (before 36 weeks) baby is early \u2013 for up to eight weeks.\nThis Preemie Policy, coupled with W2O's Your 4th Trimester\u2122 program, enables us to uniquely support our parents in and out of the office.\nHealth & Wellness \u2014 What You Expect, Plus\nReimbursement For Massage Therapy or Gym Membership\nW2O has built a business on being the healthcare partner to some of the world's\nmost notable brands, so we go out of our way to create a healthy environment for\nyou. In addition to a robust benefits plan (medical, dental, life insurance,\ndisability, FSAs, commuter reimbursement, and everything you would expect from a\nworld-class company), we have a Wellness Programs that includes Benefit Fairs,\nFree Massages and an Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $500 toward fitness,\ngym memberships, health, and wellness (including massage therapy). Let's get\nhealthy together.\nPre-tax and post-tax options for retirement savings, plus a discretionary match\nto your 401(k).\nNo-cost disability, basic life, and other insurance available, with option for\nadditional life insurance.\nAccess To The CEO, Flexible Work Environment And Other\nVery few companies our size feel this entrepreneurial. There's little hierarchy\nand incredible access to the CEO and exec team. It's a place you have a voice in\nshaping the company. And on top of that our Culture Clubs make sure we create an\nenvironment where you feel connected and well taken care of.\nBonuses for Everyone\nAs a private company, everyone is eligible for bonuses if we achieve our annual\ngoals.\nSupporting employees through COVID-19:\nW2O Kids \u2013 A resource offering relief and support for parents during the pandemic \u2013 from online resources to virtual classrooms to connecting W2O kids with other kids.\nGuided Meditation\/Mindfulness Sessions \u2013 Weekly, virtual group and 1-on-1 meditation and mindfulness training\/healing sessions with a certified intuitive healer & meditation specialist.\nFree tele-counseling \u2013 Three, 45-minute tele-counseling sessions with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.\nVirtual Town Halls \u2013 Weekly town hall meetings hosted by W2O's CEO Jim Weiss featuring guest speakers to discuss the impact of COVID-19, our clients and the future. Speakers have included infectious disease experts, philanthropists and government officials such as television journalist Katie Couric, the United Kingdom's head of infectious diseases, Dr. Sir Michael Jacobs, Former Global Chairman of Havas Digital and W2O board member, George Gallate and project lead for Ventilator SOS, Bryan Martel.\nWork From Home Policy \u2013 W2O mandated a work from home policy out of an abundance of caution for the health and wellness of our employees. We are continually working to ensure employees have the equipment, support, and guidance needed in order to create as little disruption as possible.\nAlso enjoy\u2026\nCell Phone Service Discounts\nSee U.S. Benefits\nU.K. Benefits\nWe believe in trying to help you prepare financially for retirement so that you\ncan enjoy the opportunities retirement provides. That's why we offer a Company\nPension scheme with a generous contribution. We will contribute a flat 6% of your base salary from 5th April 2019 to your company pension scheme. The minimum Employee contribution is 3%.\nCoverage will be provided for 75% of your basic annual salary less the current\nrate of Employer Support Allowance (ESA) plus Work Related Activity Component.\nUnder certain circumstances the policy provides income replacement should an\nemployee be unable to work for medical reasons.\nGroup Life Assurance\nYour beneficiary will receive 4 x base salary whichever is the lesser in effect at\nthe time of your death.\nBusiness Travel Accident\nW2O Group provides coverage when traveling on company business.\nThere is more to life than work. Everyone risks burning out if life can be\ndescribed as \"all work and no play\". Therefore, we make it possible for you to\ntake time off from work to rest, relax, and do the things that are important to\nyou. You will receive 25 days per year, pro-rated at 2.08 days per month. Plus the\ncompany closes down for 3 days between Christmas and New Year's Day\ninclusive.\nSabbatical Programme\nWe offer a sabbatical programme to renew the mind and spirit of W2O employees for\ntheir next stage of engagement at the agency. After every 5 years of service\nthe program offers you the opportunity to take 5 consecutive weeks of paid time\noff if you meet the programme's other criteria. You choose how to use this\nadditional time off. All benefits continue during your sabbatical.\nThe agency offers robust internal training and development programs to\nsupport continuous development in your career. Teams can also look to external\ntrainings or industry membership as needed for development.\nW2O offers private medical insurance to all permanent employees (once they\nhave successfully completed their probation period). Coverage may also be\nextended to include family members.\nW2O offers private dental cover to all permanent employees (once they\nThis service provides the policy holder with unlimited 24 hour access to\nprofessional counsellors. The expert advisers and counsellors successfully deal\nwith countless types of problems, worries and concerns. They can help with legal,\nfinancial worries, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more. Contact\nnumber 0800 030 5182.\nBonus Sacrafice\nW2O offers employees the opportunity to sacrifice a percentage of their bonus to boost their pension funds within the Weisscomm Partners Ltd Group Personal Pension Plan (GPP) arrangement with Aegon.\nW2O reimburses you up to \u00a3200.00 toward fitness, health and wellness activities\nyou incur in each calendar year. All employees are eligible once employees have\nsuccessfully completed probationary period prior to the reimbursement pay date,\nand must affirmatively represent that they have actively participated in an\nactivity program to improve their overall health.\nSee U.K. Benefits\nW2O is an integrated marketing-communications firm where many departments collaborate to provide our clients the best products and the best service. See if there's a job opening that may be right for you.\nSay \"hi.\"\nto Newsroom","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Radio sale causes buzz\nMEDIA industry sources last night said an up-for-sale North Walesbased commercial radio group has attracted offers from around a dozen bidders.\nThe UK's largest independent radio broadcaster GCap wants to get rid of the four stations which make up the Marcher Group.\nThey include MFM and The Buzz, serving Wrexham and Chester, Coast FM, which covers the North Wales coast, and Champion FM, the bi-lingual station broadcasting to the Caernarfon area.\nFive stations in south west England are also included in the sale.\nGCap, which owns Classic FM, London's Capital FM and the Century Radio network, hopes to close the auction in the next few weeks. Bids in the region of \u00a340m were expected for the nine stations.\nCompanies reportedly involved in the bidding are Ulster Television, owner of the TalkSport station, the Local Radio Company, which already operates 27 stations, and an Australian bank which has been applying for local radio station licences in the UK for the past year.\nReal Radio, the South Wales station owned by the Guardian Media Group, declined to comment on speculation that it's also submitting an offer.\nA spokesman for GCap refused to say how many bids had been received.\n\"The disposal process is under way and once it's completed we will make a statement,\" he said..\nThe nine stations generated more than \u00a312m in revenue and about \u00a35m operating profit in the last financial year.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Best Limousine Services in Columbus\nLimousine Services FAQs \u3009\nLimousine Services FAQs\nLuken Limousine\nLuken Limousine is a limousine rental company in Columbus that offers various luxury chauffeured vehicles for any occasion. The company has a Cadillac XTS available for executive black car service at an hourly rate, as well as SUVs, limousines, and sedans that can take clients to events or on out of town trips to Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis, or Long Island. Luken Limousine offers rental services for weddings, special events, airport transportation, and more, and the company is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.\nR Man Van Shuttle and Town Car Services\nR Man Van Shuttle and Town Car Services is a limousine and shuttle service company that is committed to providing affordable, reliable, and courteous services in Columbus. The company provides airport shuttle service, black car service, wedding transportation, and luxury transportation for all kinds of events. The company has been open since 2013 and holds multiple licenses and registrations, along with a $2.5 million insurance policy. Customers recommend R Man Van Shuttle and Town Car Service for its \"courteous, friendly, and punctual\" service.\nSupreme Lomousine and Corporate Car Service\nSupreme Limousine and Corporate Car Service is a limo rental company in Columbus that has been operating since 1988. The company provides a line of luxury vehicles that are maintained by ASE-certified technicians. Typical services include wedding limo rental, party limo rental, event transportation, executive transportation, and airport car service. Angie's List has recognized Supreme Limousine and Corporate Car Service with a Super Service Award for two years in a row.\nViolet Limousine Services\nViolet Limousine Services is a leading limo rental company in Columbus. The company offers limo rentals for any occasion, and most customers rent for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, anniversary celebrations, or bachelor and bachelorette parties. Violet Limousine Services was founded in 2001 and takes pride in being voted #1 in customer service. Customers have said the company provided \"great service\" that was \"hassle free\" and that the drivers were dressed in tuxedos.\nXtreme Limo, LLC\nXtreme Limo, LLC is a limousine rental company in Columbus that offers \"unique, high-end, head-turning, luxurious rides.\" The company's fleet includes rare vehicles like a pink stretch H3 Hummer, a 27-passenger mega-bus limo, and various other stretched luxury cars and SUVs. The company provides party bus or classy limousine service for any kind of event or outing. Xtreme Limo, LLC also offers package deals and discounts, especially for weddings.\nLimousines are elegant, luxury automobiles that allow passengers to travel to and from destinations in relaxed comfort. Today's limousines offer a wide range of features that include minibars, high-tech stereo systems, HD televisions, and mini-refrigerators.\nLimousines have evolved greatly since their first inceptions in 1902, where the vehicles consisted of an automobile split in two, with separate compartments for drivers. Driver compartments in today's limos are separated by automatic windows that can be operated by both drivers and passengers.\nSome models include additional luxury features, such as pull-out beds and hot tubs. People rent limousines for occasions, such as weddings and high school dances, and the vehicles are also utilized by business professionals and celebrities.\nWhat does limousine mean?\nThe meaning or definition of limousine is a large, luxury vehicle that's driven by a professionally licensed chauffeur. The word limousine is derived from the word Limoges, which is the French province where limousines were first invented in 1902.\nHow does renting a limo work?\nIndividuals rent limos in a few different ways. Limousine companies often have websites where customers can view fleets, choose makes and models, and book their rides via online portals. A customer can also call a limousine company directly to learn about pricing and available vehicles and book travel.\nWhat\\'s the difference between a limo and a stretch limo?\nSize is the main differentiating factor between limos and stretch limos. For example, a classic mid-sized limo seats up to six people, while a stretch limo is large enough to seat between 12 and 18 people. Standard midsized limos are between 70 and 80 inches in length, and stretch limos are approximately 170 to 200 inches in length.\nHow much does limo service cost?\nThe rates for limo services can vary greatly depending on the specific type of limousine rented, additional services included, and the number of hours utilized. Many limo companies and private drivers also require minimum rental hours that range between two and three hours. In general, standard rates are between $75 and $200 per hour.\nWhich is the most luxurious limousine?\nThere are several limousine makes and models that are considered the most luxurious on the market. Some examples include the Mercedes Benz S Class limousine, Chrysler 300 limousine, and the Toyota Century Royal limousine. The Cadillac One limousine was specifically designed to be utilized by United States presidents.\nWhat do people do in a limo?\nPeople rent limousines to travel in comfort to a wide range of destinations. Bridal and groom parties often use limousines to travel from weddings to receptions. Inside a limousine, passengers sometimes enjoy food and beverages, listen to music, and enjoy each others' company without the responsibility of having to drive.\nHow many passengers can fit in a limousine?\nIn general, limousines are designed to comfortably fit between eight and 14 passengers. Certain stretch limos can fit up to 18 passengers. A standard stretch limo fits 12 people and provides ample legroom, while regular sedan limousines fit four to six passengers.\nShould you tip limo drivers?\nIn many cases, tipping limo drivers is customary and appreciated. However, it's always a good idea for passengers to check with limo companies when booking services to ensure that tipping is allowed on top of a driver's standard rates.\nWhat brand is a limo?\nThere are several brands, makes, and models of limousines, many of which are the same brands of standard and luxury automobiles. Some common brands include Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln MKT Livery, Chrysler, and Cadillac. Two of the most popular brands of limousines are Bentley and Rolls-Royce.\nHow are limousines made?\nLimousines are manufactured in the same way that all automobiles are manufactured, with the main difference being that the body of the limousine consists of two pieces, while standard automobile bodies consist of one piece. Steel beams are utilized to connect the two pieces, then an outer frame is placed outside the vehicle.\nWhat was the first limousine?\nLimousines were first designed and manufactured in Limoges, a French province. The vehicles featured outer compartments that were separate from the interior areas where passengers sat. The outer compartments looked similar to cloaked hoods that the people of Limoges wore, which resulted in the name Limousine.\nWhat year was the first limousine made?\nThe first limousine was manufactured in 1902; however, chauffeured rides date back to the 1700s when affluent individuals traveled by horse-drawn carriages. In 1902, a vehicle with a separate compartment for the driver was invented in Limoges, a French province. The term limousine is based on the spelling of Limoges.\nCan you eat in a limo?\nEating is sometimes permitted in limousines, depending on the company's specific rules. It's important to keep in mind that when eating in a limo, if any spills occur that create stains, you may be required to forfeit any deposit or pay a cleaning fee.\nCan I drive the limousine?\nIn order to drive a limousine, you must first pass a written exam and obtain a chauffeur's license. Additionally, if you're a passenger in a limousine, you would not be allowed to take over driving in place of a chauffeur, as they're hired or contracted to drive passengers. Limousine companies do not allow passengers to drive their limousines.\nWhat is a chauffeur?\nA chauffeur is a professional driver who provides transportation services, often in limousines or luxury vehicles. Chauffeurs are often employed by transportation companies, and they also work as independent contractors. A chauffeur may also be employed by a private entity to provide personal chauffeur services on a regular basis.\nHow much do chauffeurs make?\nOn average, chauffeurs make between $14 and $20 per hour. However, rates can vary greatly depending on factors, such as additional tips, specific types of chauffeur services provided, and pay rate agreements between drivers and private parties. For example, corporate chauffeurs may be on payroll, and private chauffeurs may earn higher wages if their services are required on a daily basis.\nWhat do chauffeurs wear?\nProfessional chauffeurs are often required to wear uniforms that range from professionally tailored suits to elegant tuxedos complete with tails and white gloves, depending on their specific assignments. Chauffeurs also wear professional caps that are usually black in color and feature shiny black brims.\nHow can I learn to drive like a chauffeur?\nSpecific training is not required to learn to drive like a chauffeur, however many chauffeurs invest in defensive driving courses. Defensive courses teach drivers how to react quickly to potential hazards on the road, such as careless drivers, unforeseen weather conditions, and roadblocks.\nBridal Salon in Columbus, OH\nEvent Rentals in Columbus, OH\nFloral Design in Columbus, OH\nFlorist in Columbus, OH\nSearch for Limousine Services near you \u3009","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Welcome to the Blue, Darwin Barney!\nImagine that, a trade that actually gets completed isn't one that was bandied about all over the rumor mill. Instead, there were only brief mentions, and it elicited hardly a whisper.\nThe Dodgers made a trade with the Cubs for Darwin Barney, via Chris Cotillo on twitter:\nSource: #Dodgers acquire Darwin Barney from #Cubs. Done deal. @MDGonzales said it was close.\n\u2014 Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 28, 2014\nAccording to a Dodger press release:\nThe Los Angeles Dodgers today acquired infielder Darwin Barney and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.\nBarney, 28, won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at second base in 2012 and has a .990 combined fielding percentage at second base, third base and shortstop in five Major League seasons with Chicago-NL from 2010-14. He has paced NL second basemen in fielding percentage in each of the last two seasons, posting a .997 mark in 2012 and a .993 mark in 2013. In 542 career games at the plate, he has a .244 career batting average with 18 home runs and 146 RBI, but has been at his best against NL West opponents during the course of his career with a .273 average (99-for-363) in 107 games.\nBarney is no-hit great-glove infielder who will likely be a defensive option off the bench. He won a gold glove as a 2nd baseman in 2012, but is just a .244 lifetime hitter. On July 22nd he was DFA'd by the Cubs, so you had to figure other teams might want to add him just because of his glove. Heck, with the Dan Uggla experiment failing spectacularly in San Francisco this weekend I would think the Giants might have been interested. Now, the Dodgers scuttle any chance a competitor grabs Barney's glove for the stretch run. At this time it is unknown who on the Dodger roster will be sent down to the minors to make room for him.\nAlso, I wonder if the recent Erisbel Arruebarrena scuttlebutt over the weekend was the real motivation for this trade. You would think that Erisbel would be our natural defensive replacement off the bench down the stretch, but his recent fight in AAA has likely put a squash to that notion.\nIn celebration of Darwin Barney officially becoming a Dodger, I made the above fantasy card for him. I used a photo grabbed from Zimbio.com of Barney and the 1987 Topps Baseball card design. I also couldn't help but make the fantasy card on the right. Sometimes the jokes just write themselves.\nBelow are his career statistics, via Baseball Reference:\nReport Created on Baseball-Reference.com\nAlso, Beto Duran on twitter pointed to a great video featuring Darwin Barney with the Batting Stance Guy at Dodger Stadium. Check that out below.\nGood stuff from 2011. Darwin Barney at Dodger Stadium w @BattingStanceG http:\/\/t.co\/bLq06sGiei\n\u2014 Beto Duran (@DuranSports) July 28, 2014\nBy ernest at Monday, July 28, 2014\nLabels: Arruebarrena, Card Creations, Darwin Barney, Videos\nBlue Skinny Fan Monday, July 28, 2014 7:21:00 PM\nHa. Best fantasy card I've seen yet. Depending on who we give up, this just might be one of the biggest steals in recent memory.\nernest Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:10:00 AM\nThanks! I'd be surprised if we gave up anything... although it's a bit weird that we got cash and Barney, so there's a potential it could be someone decent.\nThe Joy of a Completed Set: 1970 Topps Comic Book...\nBlog Kiosk: 7\/28\/2014 - Dodger Links - A Sweep of ...","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Sort By Relevance Title: A-Z Title: Z-A Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Release Date Bestselling Top Rated Most Reviewed Set Descending Direction\nShow 9 15 20 25 40 100\nFighting for Your Marriage While Separated\nA Practical Guide For The Brokenhearted\nAuthor: Linda W. Rooks\nNarrator: Susan Hanfield\nRuntime: 7.7 Hrs. - Unabridged\nA home ripped apart by one spouse leaving reverberates with a host of unanswered questions. Simple answers don't exist-heartrending complexities do. In the midst of the turmoil, reconciliation may seem out of reach. But there is still hope for those who are willing to fight for their marriages. In this transformative guide, men and women who are separated but hopeful for restoration will discover life-changing truths about God, themselves, and their marriages. Linda W. Rooks explores practical answers for men and women in the midst of a marriage crisis, guiding them step by step toward hope and a positive outcome, even when fighting for the marriage alone. After finding hope, strength, and encouragement for their marriages in Rooks's first book, Broken Heart on Hold, many continue on their journeys with new questions as they take the next step. Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated begins where Broken Heart on Hold left off, continuing to guide listeners through the labyrinths of separation, this time with practical answers to their questions.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Eugene V. Debs Award\nBanquet Schedule and Registration\nDebs Biography\nUnion Leader\nHistory of the Debs Home\nThe Revolutionist DVD\nDVD of the 2019 WFYI documentary on Eugene V. Debs. Also available on Blu-ray \u2014 inquire for details at museum@debsfoundation.org.\nThe Revolutionist DVD quantity\nSKU: MG-REV Category: Miscellaneous\nAlternately loved and reviled, Eugene Victor Debs was a passionate labor leader, a progressive political figure, and a formidable speaker in a time of great change in the United States. WFYI's documentary, The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs, tells the story of this Hoosier's life. Born in Terre Haute in 1855, Eugene Debs emerged as a divisive figure when he led the nationwide Pullman Strike in 1894. Seeking an alternative way for workers to gain power, he helped establish the Socialist Party in the United States and ran as its candidate for president five times. His campaign across the country drew massive crowds, and his oratory tested the limits of the First Amendment. When he spoke out against America's involvement in World War I, the Supreme Court upheld a guilty verdict that sentenced him to ten years in prison for violating the Espionage Act. From his cell, he ran for president for the final time, garnering nearly a million votes\u2026and sparking a national conversation about the right to free speech.\nThe Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs is narrated by actor Danny Glover and made its television premiere on WFYI Thursday, October 3, 2019.\nWe encourage you to buy one for yourself, but also to consider purchasing one to donate to your local library, union hall, or school. If you would like to host a showing, as some of you already have done, a discussion guide is available from the WFYI website, which provides a wealth of ideas on how to present this to a group.\nRibbon \u2013 Chicago's Greeting\nDebs Magnet\n2019 Debs Award\nCongratulations to the 2019 Eugene V. Debs Award winner\nMary Kay Henry\nThe Revolutionist Now Available on DVD\nDebs Documentary Now Streaming\nCall for Conference Papers\nTim Kelley to Receive Theodore Debs Award\nUpcoming Vonnegut Events at the Debs Museum\nThe New York Labor History Association\nIllinois Labor History Society\nBanquet Registration and Schedule\nExcept as noted, site and contents \u00a9 Copyright 2012-2015, Eugene V. Debs Foundation.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
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{"text":"Aker BioMarine selects W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 design for new hybrid Krill fishing support ship\nMalcolm Latarche \u00b7 20 March 2019\nTechnology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has been awarded the contract to design a state-of-the-art multipurpose transport vessel that will operate in Antarctic waters. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will also provide the vessel with a comprehensive package of integrated propulsion and hybrid solutions to ensure highly efficient and environmentally sustainable operations. The ship has been ordered by Norway-based Aker BioMarine and will be constructed in China, at CIMC Raffles. The ship design order with W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 was booked in December 2018, while the order for the integrated solutions package was booked in March 2019.\nThe 168m long, 20,300dwt vessel will comply with the IMO Polar Code. Because it will operate in the environmentally sensitive Antarctic, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4's sustainable technical and hybrid solutions, with high levels of safety and reliability, were considered as being the most suitable for this project. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, in partnership with Aker BioMarine's project team are all too aware of the particular needs of the new vessel and are also keen to address many of the particular operational needs encountered with Aker BioMarine's existing support vessel La Manche.\nThe new vessel will be powered by W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4's award winning W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 31 engine, recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. Two W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 20 engines will provide the auxiliary power. The engines will all be fitted with W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4's NOx Reducer to prevent NOx emissions when in diesel mode.\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will also deliver the power distribution system, including hybrid drives and a battery package, the gearbox, controllable pitch propeller and thrusters. A W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Nacos Platinum Joystick system will be supplied to enhance the efficiency and safety of the ship's operations. To ensure optimal system performance and energy utilisation, the integrated solution is controlled by W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4's power and energy management system and propulsion control. The vessel will also be equipped with Dynamic Positioning capabilities, which removes the need to drop anchor during transhipment, eliminating any impact on the ocean floor.\n\"We are proud to have been selected to design and equip this ship. It will be a customised vessel designed specifically to meet the owner's operational requirements in a challenging environment. It emphasises once again W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4's comprehensive strengths and capabilities, as well as our broad offering to the marine market,\" said Lilli Chi, Managing Director, Ship Design, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine.\n\"Protection of the environment is an absolute essential for us, and the design of this vessel has sustainability as a primary focus. It incorporates the latest energy saving and environmentally friendly technologies, such as the hybrid propulsion system, and an advanced heat recovery system that helps to reduce the carbon footprint even further,\" said Eldar Vindvik, Director Fleet Renewal at Aker BioMarine.\nThe ship will carry supply goods and liquids, as well as krill products from krill harvesting vessels working in the Antarctic area. For this, an innovative cargo handling system has been developed. The vessel is expected to be ready for the 2021 harvesting season.\nImage caption: The new state-of-the-art Aker BioMarine support vessel is designed by W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 and fitted with an integrated package of propulsion and environmental systems.\nSaacke in PM scrubber research project\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 scrubber gets CCS nod\nTen years on and little change\nViews & Opinions\tEnvironment","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Denon HEOS HomeCinema HS2 system launched\nDenon has just announced its new HEOS HomeCinema HS2 wireless soundbar and subwoofer system \u2013 the latest addition to the HEOS wireless multi-room range.\nThe wireless HEOS HomeCinema HS2 soundbar system effortlessly adds power and depth to your favourite movies, music and games with stunning sound and a sleek new design.\nThe new system builds upon the success of the first iteration, with added 4K UHD capabilities, high-resolution audio, and more.\nDenon HEOS HomeCinema HS2\nDesigned from the ground up for true high-fidelity sound, the HEOS HomeCinema HS2 features bi-amplified drivers with advanced DSP processing. There is also a wireless subwoofer bundled in with the pack.\nThe soundbar comes equipped with dual 2-inch x 5-inch precision drivers that reproduce the upper bass and midrange audio. Additionally, a pair of 20mm dome tweeters handle the high frequency range.\nAn app-based installation assistant makes set up a breeze. Moreover, the HEOS HS2 system can be effortlessly and flexibly positioned within any room.\nThis new system will play nice with a range of files including FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD. Meanwhile, the addition of AirPlay and Bluetooth makes listening to your favourite tracks easier than ever.\nThe HS2 sports a slimmer design that its predecessor and features premium quality metal feet and built-in power supply. This all adds up to a sophisticated aesthetic that will compliment your TV and home cinema set-up.\nThe unit boasts HDMI input and output (with ARC TV audio return channel) as well as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS decoders.\nFurther advancements now means the HS2 is equipped to support 4K UHD video, and with the free HEOS App control and TV remote learning function, the set-up and operation promises to be straightforward.\nEasily connect to an existing Wi-Fi network to bring Denon-quality audio to any \u2014 or all \u2014 rooms with the free HEOS app (available for both iOS, Android and Kindle Fire).\nAlexa added\nThe addition of Alexa will enable you to control the HS2 using vocal commands. All you will have to do is enable the HEOS Home Entertainment skill and then speak your commands via any Amazon Echo device. The Amazon Alexa feature becomes available in the UK in early Summer 2018 via a firmware update.\nThe HEOS HomeCinema HS2 (\u00a3699) is available through authorised Denon retailers. For more information please visit www.denon.co.uk\nMore HEOS\nIn addition to the HEOS HomeCinema HS2, the HEOS product line includes four wireless multi- zone music players: HEOS 1HS2 (\u00a3199) and HEOS 1 Go Pack HS2 (\u00a379), HEOS 3 HS2 (\u00a3299), HEOS 5 HS2 (\u00a3399), and HEOS 7 HS2 (\u00a3549). For your TV setup, a HEOS Bar (\u00a3799) and HEOS Subwoofer (\u00a3599) are available. Also part of the series is a HEOS Link (\u00a3349), HEOS Amp (\u00a3499) and HEOS AVR (\u00a3799).\nambiMIK-1 from miniDSP Announced With Dirac 3D\nCreative Sound Blaster X3 with Super X-Fi\nSteel Series Arctis 1 Wireless 4-in-1 Headphones Launched","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases\nRob L.M. van Montfort, Tjaard Pijning, Kor H. Kalk, Jonathan Reizer, Milton H. Saier Jr., Marjolein M.G.M. Thunnissen, George T. Robillard, Bauke W. Dijkstra\nGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechn.Inst.\nX-ray Structuurbepaling\nEnzymologie\n39 Citaten (Scopus)\nBackground: The bacterial phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system (PTS) mediates the energy-driven uptake of carbohydrates and their concomitant phosphorylation, In addition, the PTS is intimately involved in the regulation of a variety of metabolic and transcriptional processes in the bacterium. The multiprotein PTS consists of a membrane channel and at least four cytoplasmic proteins or protein domains that sequentially transfer a phosphoryl group from phosphoenolpyruvate to the transported carbohydrate, Determination of the three-dimensional structure of the IIB enzymes within the multiprotein complex would provide insights into the mechanisms by which they promote efficient transport by the membrane channel IIC protein and phosphorylate the transported carbohydrate on the inside of the cell,\nResults: The crystal structure of the IIB enzyme specific for cellobiose, IIBcellobiose (molecular weight 11.4 kDa), has been determined to a resolution of 1.8 Angstrom and refined to an R factor of 18.7% (R(free) of 24.1%). The enzyme consists of a single four-stranded parallel beta sheet flanked by helices on both sides. The phosphorylation site (Cys10) is located at the C-terminal end of the first beta strand, No positively charged residues, which could assist in phosphoryl-transfer, can be found in or near the active site. The fold of IIBcellobiose is remarkably similar to that of the mammalian low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases.\nConclusions: A comparison between IIBcellobiose and the structurally similar low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases provides insight into the mechanism of the phosphoryltransfer reactions in which IIBcellobiose is involved, The differences in tertiary structure and active-site composition between IIBcellobiose and the glucose-specific IIBglucose give a structural explanation why the carbohydrate-specific components of different families cannot complement each other.\nPublished - 15-feb-1997\n1997StructurevMontfort.pdfFinal publisher's version, 1,35 MB\nvan Montfort, R. L. M., Pijning, T., Kalk, K. H., Reizer, J., Saier Jr., M. H., Thunnissen, M. M. G. M., Robillard, G. T., & Dijkstra, B. W. (1997). The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases. Structure, 5(2), 217-225. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/S0969-2126(97)00180-9\nvan Montfort, Rob L.M. ; Pijning, Tjaard ; Kalk, Kor H. ; Reizer, Jonathan ; Saier Jr., Milton H. ; Thunnissen, Marjolein M.G.M. ; Robillard, George T. ; Dijkstra, Bauke W. \/ The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases. In: Structure. 1997 ; Vol. 5, Nr. 2. blz. 217-225.\n@article{f9fc47d946654897a444c23d4bccfcd2,\ntitle = \"The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases\",\nabstract = \"Background: The bacterial phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system (PTS) mediates the energy-driven uptake of carbohydrates and their concomitant phosphorylation, In addition, the PTS is intimately involved in the regulation of a variety of metabolic and transcriptional processes in the bacterium. The multiprotein PTS consists of a membrane channel and at least four cytoplasmic proteins or protein domains that sequentially transfer a phosphoryl group from phosphoenolpyruvate to the transported carbohydrate, Determination of the three-dimensional structure of the IIB enzymes within the multiprotein complex would provide insights into the mechanisms by which they promote efficient transport by the membrane channel IIC protein and phosphorylate the transported carbohydrate on the inside of the cell,Results: The crystal structure of the IIB enzyme specific for cellobiose, IIBcellobiose (molecular weight 11.4 kDa), has been determined to a resolution of 1.8 Angstrom and refined to an R factor of 18.7% (R(free) of 24.1%). The enzyme consists of a single four-stranded parallel beta sheet flanked by helices on both sides. The phosphorylation site (Cys10) is located at the C-terminal end of the first beta strand, No positively charged residues, which could assist in phosphoryl-transfer, can be found in or near the active site. The fold of IIBcellobiose is remarkably similar to that of the mammalian low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases.Conclusions: A comparison between IIBcellobiose and the structurally similar low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases provides insight into the mechanism of the phosphoryltransfer reactions in which IIBcellobiose is involved, The differences in tertiary structure and active-site composition between IIBcellobiose and the glucose-specific IIBglucose give a structural explanation why the carbohydrate-specific components of different families cannot complement each other.\",\nkeywords = \"carbohydrate transport, cysteine phosphorylation, IIB enzymes, PTS, X-ray structure, 3-DIMENSIONAL NMR-SPECTROSCOPY, ESCHERICHIA-COLI, PHOSPHOTRANSFERASE SYSTEM, STAPHYLOCOCCUS-AUREUS, NUCLEOTIDE-SEQUENCE, CATALYTIC MECHANISM, BACILLUS-SUBTILIS, GLUCOSE PERMEASE, IIA-DOMAIN, ENZYME-II\",\nauthor = \"{van Montfort}, {Rob L.M.} and Tjaard Pijning and Kalk, {Kor H.} and Jonathan Reizer and {Saier Jr.}, {Milton H.} and Thunnissen, {Marjolein M.G.M.} and Robillard, {George T.} and Dijkstra, {Bauke W.}\",\nnote = \"Relation: http:\/\/www.rug.nl\/gbb\/ date_submitted:2009 Rights: University of Groningen, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute\",\njournal = \"Structure\",\npublisher = \"CELL PRESS\",\nvan Montfort, RLM, Pijning, T, Kalk, KH, Reizer, J, Saier Jr., MH, Thunnissen, MMGM, Robillard, GT & Dijkstra, BW 1997, 'The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases', Structure, vol. 5, nr. 2, blz. 217-225. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/S0969-2126(97)00180-9\nThe structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases. \/ van Montfort, Rob L.M.; Pijning, Tjaard; Kalk, Kor H.; Reizer, Jonathan; Saier Jr., Milton H.; Thunnissen, Marjolein M.G.M.; Robillard, George T.; Dijkstra, Bauke W.\nIn: Structure, Vol. 5, Nr. 2, 15.02.1997, blz. 217-225.\nT1 - The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases\nAU - van Montfort, Rob L.M.\nAU - Pijning, Tjaard\nAU - Kalk, Kor H.\nAU - Reizer, Jonathan\nAU - Saier Jr., Milton H.\nAU - Thunnissen, Marjolein M.G.M.\nAU - Robillard, George T.\nAU - Dijkstra, Bauke W.\nN1 - Relation: http:\/\/www.rug.nl\/gbb\/ date_submitted:2009 Rights: University of Groningen, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute\nN2 - Background: The bacterial phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system (PTS) mediates the energy-driven uptake of carbohydrates and their concomitant phosphorylation, In addition, the PTS is intimately involved in the regulation of a variety of metabolic and transcriptional processes in the bacterium. The multiprotein PTS consists of a membrane channel and at least four cytoplasmic proteins or protein domains that sequentially transfer a phosphoryl group from phosphoenolpyruvate to the transported carbohydrate, Determination of the three-dimensional structure of the IIB enzymes within the multiprotein complex would provide insights into the mechanisms by which they promote efficient transport by the membrane channel IIC protein and phosphorylate the transported carbohydrate on the inside of the cell,Results: The crystal structure of the IIB enzyme specific for cellobiose, IIBcellobiose (molecular weight 11.4 kDa), has been determined to a resolution of 1.8 Angstrom and refined to an R factor of 18.7% (R(free) of 24.1%). The enzyme consists of a single four-stranded parallel beta sheet flanked by helices on both sides. The phosphorylation site (Cys10) is located at the C-terminal end of the first beta strand, No positively charged residues, which could assist in phosphoryl-transfer, can be found in or near the active site. The fold of IIBcellobiose is remarkably similar to that of the mammalian low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases.Conclusions: A comparison between IIBcellobiose and the structurally similar low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases provides insight into the mechanism of the phosphoryltransfer reactions in which IIBcellobiose is involved, The differences in tertiary structure and active-site composition between IIBcellobiose and the glucose-specific IIBglucose give a structural explanation why the carbohydrate-specific components of different families cannot complement each other.\nAB - Background: The bacterial phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system (PTS) mediates the energy-driven uptake of carbohydrates and their concomitant phosphorylation, In addition, the PTS is intimately involved in the regulation of a variety of metabolic and transcriptional processes in the bacterium. The multiprotein PTS consists of a membrane channel and at least four cytoplasmic proteins or protein domains that sequentially transfer a phosphoryl group from phosphoenolpyruvate to the transported carbohydrate, Determination of the three-dimensional structure of the IIB enzymes within the multiprotein complex would provide insights into the mechanisms by which they promote efficient transport by the membrane channel IIC protein and phosphorylate the transported carbohydrate on the inside of the cell,Results: The crystal structure of the IIB enzyme specific for cellobiose, IIBcellobiose (molecular weight 11.4 kDa), has been determined to a resolution of 1.8 Angstrom and refined to an R factor of 18.7% (R(free) of 24.1%). The enzyme consists of a single four-stranded parallel beta sheet flanked by helices on both sides. The phosphorylation site (Cys10) is located at the C-terminal end of the first beta strand, No positively charged residues, which could assist in phosphoryl-transfer, can be found in or near the active site. The fold of IIBcellobiose is remarkably similar to that of the mammalian low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases.Conclusions: A comparison between IIBcellobiose and the structurally similar low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatases provides insight into the mechanism of the phosphoryltransfer reactions in which IIBcellobiose is involved, The differences in tertiary structure and active-site composition between IIBcellobiose and the glucose-specific IIBglucose give a structural explanation why the carbohydrate-specific components of different families cannot complement each other.\nKW - carbohydrate transport\nKW - cysteine phosphorylation\nKW - IIB enzymes\nKW - PTS\nKW - X-ray structure\nKW - 3-DIMENSIONAL NMR-SPECTROSCOPY\nKW - ESCHERICHIA-COLI\nKW - PHOSPHOTRANSFERASE SYSTEM\nKW - STAPHYLOCOCCUS-AUREUS\nKW - NUCLEOTIDE-SEQUENCE\nKW - CATALYTIC MECHANISM\nKW - BACILLUS-SUBTILIS\nKW - GLUCOSE PERMEASE\nKW - IIA-DOMAIN\nKW - ENZYME-II\nJO - Structure\nJF - Structure\nvan Montfort RLM, Pijning T, Kalk KH, Reizer J, Saier Jr. MH, Thunnissen MMGM et al. The structure of an energy-coupling protein from bacteria, IIBcellobiose, reveals similarity to eukaryotic protein tyrosine phosphatases. Structure. 1997 feb 15;5(2):217-225. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/S0969-2126(97)00180-9","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Twitter revamps sign-up flow in bid to boost numbers\n1 Sep 2014103 Views\nIn its quest to increase its number of users, microblogging site Twitter has introduced a new streamlined sign-up flow that includes recommendations and subject preferences.\nThis is the first update to the sign-up process in three years and endeavours to make Twitter easier to understand and start using from the get-go.\nOne of the main problems for users starting out on Twitter has been who to follow and how to start interacting in a meaningful way with other users.\nRather than suggesting a few users to follow, the new sign-up flow allows people to pick subjects that interest them, such as music, sports, entertainment, news, technology, fashion, humour and popular accounts.\nUsers can also see sample tweets from suggested accounts before deciding who to follow.\nTwitter has been battling the perception that user growth is stalling.\nHowever, in June, the company reported it had 271m monthly active users, up 6.3pc.\nTwitter bird image at top via Shutterstock\nTwitter is a Silicon Republic Featured Employer, comprised of top tech companies that are hiring now\nRelated: social media, Twitter, internet","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Park opens for play\nAfter years of planning by county officials, DeVaul Henderson Park finally opened up to the public on Saturday, March 7.\nThe park is not totally completed, but Saturday marked the unveiling of the soccer\/football fields, a walking trail, a senior boys' baseball field and the concession stands.\n\"I think it's great that the county in investing in our kids,\" RHRA President Sanford Carter said. \"This facility is definitely needed because we've outgrown the facilities that we have.\"\nCarter said one of the goals of the rec association is to bring rec events, like the popular 'Battle of the Hill' football event, onto the new fields.\n\"Most people don't realize this has been 14 years in the making,\" County Commissioner Toby Roberts said.\nRoberts said the park is designed not just for kids, but for people of all ages. He said the park's walking trail will eventually stretch all the way to J.F. Gregory Park and is accessible for golf carts, walking and bicycles.\nRoberts said the park would have been built earlier, but it took many years of negotiating with land owners Rayonier to attain the land. He said Henderson, as county attorney, began working on the project in 1996 and was instrumental in keeping everyone on track and beginning the legal process on the land.\nJust as they were about to give up on the property, Johnny Murphy, who has a long track record in negotiating with Rayonier, was brought in to help, and Murphy helped sealed the deal.\n\"Murphy helped negotiate the contract down to $6,000 an acre, which is a great deal by any stretch of the imagination,\" County Commission Chairman Jimmy Burnsed said. \"So we owe a great deal of gratitude for Bryan Land and Timber for this as well as donating about $800,000 worth of clearing.\"\nBurnsed said the park is a \"state of the art complex. There's nowhere you'll see synthetic athletic fields like this outside of Atlanta.\" He said the park has thus far costed $7 million, but \"all of this is being paid for with the one cent SPLOST money. It's not being added to your home taxes. Probably two-thirds of that tax money comes from money spent by people passing through South Bryan County.\"\n\"At the end of the day, the citizens of Bryan County are the winner in this deal,\" Roberts said. \"The word is not completely out yet, but I think everyone will get excited about this project once they spend some time in the park.\"\nA ribbon cutting was conducted, but, before that, Henderson's children and widow took part in a dedication ceremony. Henderson's eldest son Frank Henderson said he and his brothers spent many years playing RHRA sports and their dad spent many years as an RHRA coach.\n\"This park would be a dream fulfilled for him,\" Frank Henderson said. \"I remember when we used to travel to places like Statesboro and he would always comment on how nice the facilities were there. He would always say, 'We need something like this in Richmond Hill,' and now we have that. I know our dad would be proud of this wonderful place and be truly honored to know that kids will now have an opportunity to play in a place that bears his name.\"\nThe remainder of day included a live concert by local musician Larry Barker, softball and soccer clinics, and the kick-off of Little League Baseball season.\nSouth Bryan Recreation Director Kay Green said phase one of the park is almost complete. Weather conditions halted the completion of the grass soccer fields, but she said that and three additional softball fields will be completed by fall. She anticipates another celebration to be held in early fall when the remainder of phase one is complete.\nAlso coming soon is a connecting walkway to hook the park trail up to the existing walking trail on Hwy. 144. Green said the grants have already been applied for, so it is in the works.\nFuture phases will feature tennis courts, a new gymnasium with basketball courts, a disc golf course and a dog park. For more information on the park, call 756-4626 or visit www.RHRASports.org.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Seabrook, TX (Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd)\nBayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd\nAbout Seabrook, TX (Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd)\nBayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd median real estate price is $302,142, which is more expensive than 80.5% of the neighborhoods in Texas and 64.1% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.\nThe average rental price in Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd is currently $1,283, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. Rents here are currently lower in price than 45.0% of Texas neighborhoods.\nBayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd is an urban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Seabrook, Texas.\nBayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to large (four, five or more bedroom) single-family homes and apartment complexes\/high-rise apartments. Most of the residential real estate is occupied by a mixture of owners and renters. Many of the residences in the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. A number of residences were also built between 2000 and the present.\nReal estate vacancies in Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd are 6.7%, which is lower than one will find in 63.2% of American neighborhoods. Demand for real estate in Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd is above average for the U.S., and may signal some demand for either price increases or new construction of residential product for this neighborhood.\nMany things matter about a neighborhood, but the first thing most people notice is the way a neighborhood looks and its particular character. For example, one might notice whether the buildings all date from a certain time period or whether shop signs are in multiple languages. This particular neighborhood in Seabrook, the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood, has some outstanding things about the way it looks and its way of life that are worth highlighting.\nBayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd has the amazing distinction of housing more same sex couples living together than 98.9% of neighborhoods in the U.S. If you are seeking such a neighborhood, NeighborhoodScout's analysis shows that this is one place that you should consider.\nIn addition, the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood stands out within Texas for its college student friendly environment. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals that this neighborhood is home to a number of college students, is relatively walkable, and above average in safety. In combination, this makes it stand out for a good place for college students to consider. Because a number of college students live here, this neighborhood may be close to a college campus and offer certain amenities nearby geared towards the student body. While it's not an environment for everyone, ambitious scholars can enjoy seasonal excitement between semesters and school breaks, and parents can rest easy knowing that the area has an above average safety rating. For each of these reasons, the neighborhood is rated among the top 6.7% of college-friendly places to live in TX. In addition to being an excellent choice for college students, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for highly educated executives.\nDid you know that the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood has more West Indian ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 0.1% of this neighborhood's residents have West Indian ancestry.\nThe neighbors in the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood in Seabrook are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 84.6% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 1.0% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 85.5% of America's neighborhoods.\nIn the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood, 49.5% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 24.3% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations (14.4%), and 11.8% in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations.\nThe most common language spoken in the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood is English, spoken by 87.2% of households. Some people also speak Spanish (9.2%).\nBoston's Beacon Hill blue-blood streets, Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish enclaves, Los Angeles' Persian neighborhoods. Each has its own culture derived primarily from the ancestries and culture of the residents who call these neighborhoods home. Likewise, each neighborhood in America has its own culture \u2013 some more unique than others \u2013 based on lifestyle, occupations, the types of households \u2013 and importantly \u2013 on the ethnicities and ancestries of the people who live in the neighborhood. Understanding where people came from, who their grandparents or great-grandparents were, can help you understand how a neighborhood is today.\nIn the Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood in Seabrook, TX, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as German (22.4%). There are also a number of people of Irish ancestry (17.4%), and residents who report Mexican roots (13.0%), and some of the residents are also of English ancestry (11.3%), along with some French ancestry residents (5.4%), among others.\nHow you get to work \u2013 car, bus, train or other means \u2013 and how much of your day it takes to do so is a large quality of life and financial issue. Especially with gasoline prices rising and expected to continue doing so, the length and means of one's commute can be a financial burden. Some neighborhoods are physically located so that many residents have to drive in their own car, others are set up so many walk to work, or can take a train, bus, or bike. The greatest number of commuters in Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd neighborhood spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work (41.6% of working residents), which is shorter than the time spent commuting to work for most Americans.\nHere most residents (84.6%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (10.9%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.\nAGE OF Seabrook, TX (Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd) HOMES\nTYPE OF Seabrook, TX (Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd) HOMES\nSIZE OF Seabrook, TX (Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd) HOMES\nEmployment Industries in Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd\nin Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd\nin Seabrook\nin Texas\nSeabrook VIOLENT CRIMES\nSeabrook Property CRIMES\nCLEAR CREEK ISD\nDistrict Quality Compared to Texas\nBetter than of TX school districts.\nHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area regional investment potential\nHousing Affordability Trends: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area\nPopular real estate near Bayport Blvd \/ Repsdorph Rd\nFriendswood, TX (San Joaquin Pky \/ S Mission Cir)\nHouston, TX (Brook Forest Dr \/ Running Springs Dr)\nHouston, TX (Dorado Blvd \/ Clear Lake City Blvd)\nHouston, TX (Falcon Pass \/ Center Blvd)\nHouston, TX (Genoa Red Bluff Rd \/ Baywood Dr)\nHouston, TX (Olcott)\nHouston, TX (Penn Hills Ln \/ Saint Cloud Dr)\nLeague City, TX (Fm 518 Rd \/ Bay Area Blvd)\nPasadena, TX (Bay Area Blvd \/ Middlebrook Dr)\nTaylor Lake Village, TX\n81% Match \u2010 Clear Lake Shores, TX\n80% Match \u2010 Pearland, TX (Dixie Farm Rd \/ Hastings Friendswood Rd)\n80% Match \u2010 League City, TX (Fm 518 \/ Texas Ave)\n80% Match \u2010 Pearland, TX (City Center)\n80% Match \u2010 El Lago, TX","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Forgive Us Our Debts\nJune 10, 2015 April 11, 2018 Leave a Comment on Forgive Us Our Debts\nI spent my first two years of college at a private liberal arts school in Michigan. I chose the school not because of its academic excellence or even necessarily its \"vibrant Christian faith\"\u2014although faith was becoming increasingly important to me as decision time approached. No, I did not choose the school because of its rigor or research but because I really liked its downtown area.\nThe downtown was basically one road, Eighth Street, and it had heated sidewalks and beautiful old buildings. There were two coffee shops brimming with life on the same block. It had a store that sold greeting cards from Curly Girl Designs, which were my favorite thing ever as a teenager.\nIt was fate.\nIt might seem silly, but I'm being honest with you. And as an 18 year-old girl with extremely sound logic, I declared that God was calling me to this school and I could not be shaken. No matter that a year's tuition was half the price of my parents' house, I was going to be an elementary school teacher! I'd be able to pay those loans off in no time.\nWhy my parents let me go there I'll never understand. Maybe it was all the tears and begging. How can you say no when your child tells you, \"I know it's God's plan for me?\" It was against all rationale that I enrolled at Hope College. I'm still figuring out why that sweet, na\u00efve 18 year-old was so obediently bold in the pursuit of a college based primarily on the type of greeting card sold at a store downtown.\nSo there I was, sitting in a small, windowless room in the financial aid office between both of my parents. A short woman sat across from us, pushing paper after paper our way until we had signed this and initialed that. She said words like \"interest rate\" and \"unsubsidized\" and \"cosign\" and I just smiled and nodded, not realizing at the time how easy it was to find your self (and, in my case, my parents) in tens of thousands of dollars in debt.\nI wasn't thinking about the money during my freshman year. I had a good amount of savings from my summer job as a hostess, which I didn't hesitate to spend on lattes and clothes from the Gap Outlet. My days were spent doing classic freshman things: spending hours singing \"Eye of the Tiger\" with 150 other girls and perfecting hand motions so that we could perform in a beloved traditional competition between freshman and sophomores, going to house parties in which the hosts make you pancakes and sing worship songs, and taking trips to the local donut shop, Good Time Donuts, where you were never 100 percent sure whether the owner would be entirely clothed.\nOh, you didn't do that as a freshman?\nI was much too wrapped up in a whirlwind of crazy traditions and changing friend groups to remember\u2014or even care\u2014that I was $35,000 in the hole.\nSophomore year was a little different. My dear grandmother died early in the fall which was a devastating loss for our family. Only two weeks after, we got the news that my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What started as a small twitch in his shoulder quickly spiraled into his drastic loss of balance, coordination and energy.\nI remember talking to him on the phone one evening. I was sitting on an old, mustard brown corduroy couch, keeping watch on the residents entering to and from the dorm. I was a RA, so this was a weekly tradition of mine. After a minute of talking to him, I laughed and asked, \"Dad, are you drunk?\" He had been slurring his words and talking slowly. He wasn't a heavy drinker, so it seemed uncharacteristic of him, but who knows what parents do when you leave for school?\nHe said no, he was not drunk. When I had my mom back on the line, she told me that it was slowly becoming harder for him to speak. Just a couple of months after that, we accepted it as his new way of life. The pills weren't helping and the doctors didn't know why it was progressing so fast.\nMeanwhile, at Hope College, we were entering the season of housing decisions. For sophomores at Hope College, this is a cruel time where friends become enemies and loyalties are out the window. Junior year is the transition from on-campus dorms to on-campus cottages and apartments, meaning everyone has to decide who they do\u2014and don't\u2014want to live with next year. Tears are shed. Backs are stabbed.\nI wanted no part of it. As hard as I tried, I couldn't shake the feeling that I wasn't supposed to be there next year. I still loved the town, but I couldn't take one more year at that school.\nSo? Said God. Don't.\nSo, after much prayer and debate and anxiety and more prayer, I signed up for a tour at the university 20 miles away and decided to commute there while still living in town. I finished up my sophomore year at Hope and then said goodbye without much sadness and with zero regret. In fact, I felt more confident about leaving Hope than I had felt about going there initially. And it's not easy to surpass that level of confidence. I'm generally a very indecisive person.\nI think the decision to leave was influenced by a myriad of events. I didn't want to put my parents into more debt, especially now that medical bills were becoming part of the picture. My boyfriend, Brenin, and I were talking seriously about marriage and I couldn't let him marry a woman $80,000 in debt (and at that point I had given up on wanting to teach so I wouldn't be bringing in the big bucks anymore\u2026). There were plenty of other small reasons, too, including being fed up with the culture and politics of the school.\nSo I left, went to another school, then went to another school, then got married, and now I'm living in Minnesota and will finish up school in December.\nFor a while there, I was really questioning God's purpose for my enrollment at Hope. Had I been that off? Did He really not want me to go to Hope and I just screwed myself into a huge pile of debt? Why had I felt so strongly that it was where I was supposed to go?\nI wrestled with this question for almost two years. I knew that being tied down with debt was not God's best for His children, but He seemed to lead me right into the trap.\nBut He knew what He was doing. Even in my doubt and anger, He stayed patient and faithful. See, my dad had to apply for full-time disability this year. He's no longer in a physical condition to do his job as a civil engineer. But, when someone goes on disability, they're somehow potentially eligible for loan forgiveness. And after jumping through hoops and making phone calls and faxing papers, after cosigning their lives away that fateful day four years ago, my parents told me that those loans\u2014$55,000\u2014have been forgiven.\nWiped clean.\nIt's as if, financially, I never went to Hope College.\nI fell to the ground and cried. A mountain so impossible to climb and it was simply pushed out of the way to make a clear path.\nI was speechless in awe of my God.\nAt Hope, we had chapel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each morning, our worship leader, a young guy with great facial hair and horn-rimmed glasses, would remind us of the gracious words of Psalm 103. \"As far as the east,\" he'd say, stretching out his left arm, \"is from the west,\" he continued, right arm outstretched, \"so far has he removed our transgressions from us.\"\nThat reminder was like sweet honey each time. I would believe anew each morning that God really did find pleasure in purifying His children, relieving us of our burdens and forgiving us our trespasses.\nBut those words I heard every other day at Hope\u2026those words I recited as a toddler in Catholic school: \"forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors\"\u2026Never did I think God would work so tangibly as to take a serious material burden and lift it as if it had been light as a feather, throwing it as far from me as the east is from the west.\nBecause what would've taken me my entire life to pay off\u2014a life of strict budgeting and sacrifice\u2014took God but a moment. What would've been back-breaking work for me was a characteristic act of grace, love, and kindness from the Father who says, \"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith\u2014and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God\u2014not by works, so that no one can boast.\"\nThanks be to God for His abundant, unconditional, fierce love for His children.\nPrevious Post A Letter to High School Seniors\nNext Post Freedom, Joy, and Choosing Abundance\nI'm so glad you're here! My name is Bailey, and these are my Invitations to Abundant Living. Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself at home!\nI want to be rich in memories not money \/ Our love is our inheritance, honey Florida 2020\nTo sum up our Hogwarts experience in 3 words: Magical. Butterbeer. Terigettingreallyexcited.\nMerry Christmas from the Richardson's! ...I'd like to say this is 2 days late because we were so busy living in the moment and soaking in all the wonder and family time...really it's just because I napped all day yesterday #holidayhangover \ud83d\ude06\nFor us who long to experience Hope & Joy this season but seem to be surrounded by grief & suffering instead\u2014 Maybe it's not either\/or. Maybe it's impossible to experience true Joy without deep suffering. Maybe Hope comes alive when we've persevered through the muck of grief and despair. Perhaps joy to the world is less about sparkly holiday parties and shiny gifts and peaceful nights around the soft glow of the tree, but Joy is a weary world met by a humble baby who showed us how to keep going in spite of brokenness because there is glory to come. Perhaps Hope & Joy are born in the lowliest, dirtiest of places\u2014 reminding us we don't have to clean up in order to get them. But then how do we get Hope & Joy? Maybe we lean in and embrace the reality of our brokenness\u2014 walking right through (not dodging around!) the door of suffering, armed with the hope that we'll meet His glory and grace? \"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.\" Romans 5:1-5 Hope is ultimately produced by suffering. It's okay to be suffering this holiday season. In fact, suffering may be the one absolutely necessary thing for Hope to come alive. Hope arrived by way of an unlikely woman in a low place; Hope surrounded Himself with the broken and beat up; and Hope was eventually hung on a cross. Hope endures and embraces suffering because Hope believes in the glory to come.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"E-SPORT ATHLETE ALLERT VAN DER WAL WINS THE FIRST FORMULA V CHALLENGE\nWinning time even a second faster than Buemi!\nOn Sunday, at the Auto Z\u00fcrich, the four best of the four-day qualification determined the first winner of the Formula V Challenge. Allert van der Wal, Fabian Heggli, Roy Ricklin and Phillip Schellenberg competed against each other at 3:00 pm. The semi-finals contested the pilots in an 8-minute race. Allert van der Wal was able to prevail in the first semi-final against Phillip Schellenberg and thus secured his place in the final. In the second semi-final, Roy Ricklin won against Fabian Heggli. The two finalists contested two 4-minute races, after the first four minutes, they exchanged places. The best lap time won, and so Allert van der Wal won the challenge. With his winning time of 1: 11.228 minutes, the Dutchman was even able to completed the Formula E track of New York faster than Formula E star S\u00e9bastien Bu\u00e9mi!\nAllert van der Wal can look forward to an exciting weekend in Maranello, this was the prize for the winner. The second and third place winners did not go empty-handed: they won a voucher for the first Formula V Racing Lounge, which will be opened in Cham in April 2019. We thank you again for your huge interest in our simulators in Zurich and look forward to seeing you soon in Cham.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"43 days in Europe Itinerary\nCreated using Inspirock Europe Trip Planner\nStart: Brisbane, Australia\nNaples, Italy\nSyracuse, Italy\nMarne-la-Vallee, France\nVersailles, France\nFly to Mulhouse, Bus to Basel SBB, Train to Zurich\nFly to Milan Malpensa, Train to Verona\nEnd: Brisbane, Australia\nFri, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 27 Edit\nEternal City\nAptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.\nYou'll discover tucked-away gems like Church of St. Louis of the French and Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola. Relax by the water at Acqua e Sale - Stabilimento Balneare and Stabilimento Balneare Amerigo. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, explore the galleries of Vatican Museums, and take a stroll through Via Condotti.\nTo find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Rome trip planner.\nBrisbane, Australia to Rome is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Rome is minus 9 hours. When traveling from Brisbane in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Rome: temperatures range from 32\u00b0C by day to 18\u00b0C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Naples.\nHistoric Sites \u00b7 Beaches \u00b7 Parks \u00b7 Outdoors\nVatican City, Acqua e Sale - Stabilimento Balneare, Stabilimento Balneare Amerigo\nSee Italy Travel Guide\nNaples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Lungomare Caracciolo, then wander the streets of Chiaia, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Via Toledo.\nTo find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Naples route planning website.\nGetting from Rome to Naples by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. September in Naples sees daily highs of 31\u00b0C and lows of 20\u00b0C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel to Palermo.\nThings to do in Naples\nShopping \u00b7 Historic Sites \u00b7 Neighborhoods\nChiaia\nScenic Walking Area\nLungomare Caracciolo\nThe capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.\nOn the 21st (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of San Cataldo, stop by La Bottega nella Roccia, step into the grandiose world of Castello di Caccamo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Monreale, and finally stroll the grounds of Catacombe dei Cappuccini. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale di Palermo, admire the striking features of Norman Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa del Gesu, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio, and finally contemplate the long history of Palazzo Steri - Chiaramonte - Carcere dei penitenziati.\nTo find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Palermo trip itinerary builder tool.\nTraveling by flight from Naples to Palermo takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Syracuse.\nThings to do in Palermo\nHistoric Sites \u00b7 Shopping \u00b7 Museums\nCaccamo, Duomo di Monreale\nDuomo di Monreale\nNorman Palace\nPearl of the Mediterranean\nPhilosopher Cicero once described Syracuse as \"the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all.\" A powerful city-state of ancient Greece, Syracuse now is the capital of the eponymous Italian province on the eastern coast of Sicily.\nKick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): look for gifts at Mercato Di Siracusa, then head off the coast to Ortigia, then explore the ancient world of Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siracusa. On the 24th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Santa Chiara, and then explore the world behind art at Monastero del San salvatore.\nFor traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Syracuse trip itinerary tool.\nGetting from Palermo to Syracuse by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Florence.\nThings to do in Syracuse\nDuomo di Siracusa\nSt. Nicholas Cathedral\nChiesa Santa Chiara\nBirthplace of the Italian Renaissance\nConsidered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.\nKick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, then relax in the rural setting at Castello di Verrazzano, and then get into the urban bustle at Comune Di Certaldo. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, then stroll through Easy Living - Spiaggia sull'Arno, and then explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.\nTo see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Florence trip planner.\nYou can fly from Syracuse to Florence in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In September, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 30\u00b0C, while at night they dip to 17\u00b0C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nice.\nThings to do in Florence\nMuseums \u00b7 Beaches \u00b7 Parks \u00b7 Historic Sites\nComune Di Certaldo, Castello di Verrazzano\nGallerie Degli Uffizi\nGallerie Degli Uffizi tickets\nSkip the Line: Uffizi Gallery Ticket Including Special Exhibits\nSkip the Line: Uffizi Gallery Visit with Audio-Guided Tour\nSkip the Line: Florence Uffizi Gallery Tickets\nFlorence Academy of Fine Arts\nFlorence Academy of Fine Arts tickets\nSkip the Line: Florence Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David Ticket\nSkip the Line: Accademia Gallery Visit with Audio-Guided Tour\nSkip the Line: Florence Accademia Gallery Tickets\nNissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)\nWell-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.\nStart off your visit on the 27th (Wed): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Paloma Beach, then steep yourself in history at Villa Kerylos, and then steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild.\nFor more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Nice attractions planner.\nTraveling by car from Florence to Nice takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Florence in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Nice, with lows of 21\u00b0C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Marne-la-Vallee.\nParks \u00b7 Zoos & Aquariums \u00b7 Historic Sites \u00b7 Beaches\nSt-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Kerylos, Marineland\nVilla & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild\nPaloma Beach\nAs a \"new town\" best known for its Euro Disney Park and resorts, Marne-la-Vall\u00e9e is a modern family resort town.\nKick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): stop by Disney Store, admire the masterpieces at Barbizon School Museum (Musee de l'Ecole de Barbizon), and then tee off at Fontainebleau Golf Club. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Disney Village, then look for gifts at World of Disney, and then tee off at Golf Disneyland.\nTo see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Marne-la-Vallee trip planner.\nGetting from Nice to Marne-la-Vallee by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Nice in September, with highs in Marne-la-Vallee at 24\u00b0C and lows at 13\u00b0C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can go by car to Paris.\nThings to do in Marne-la-Vallee\nGolf \u00b7 Outdoors \u00b7 Shopping \u00b7 Museums\nFontainebleau Golf Club, Barbizon School Museum (Musee de l'Ecole de Barbizon)\nFontainebleau Golf Club\nBarbizon School Museum (Musee de l'Ecole de Barbizon)\nA beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.\nShop till you drop at Le Marais and Champs-Elysees. Family-friendly places like Louvre Museum and Seine River will thrill your kids. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Chateau de Fontainebleau in Fontainebleau, approximately Fontainebleau away. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, visit Montmartre, and take a stroll through \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9.\nTo find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Paris online journey planner.\nParis is just a short distance from Marne-la-Vallee. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24\u00b0C, and evening lows to 13\u00b0C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Versailles.\nMuseums \u00b7 Historic Sites \u00b7 Neighborhoods \u00b7 Parks\nChateau de Fontainebleau\nMusee d'Orsay\nRoyal Paradise\nRenowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.\nKick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): admire the striking features of The Trianons & The Hamlet, then get a sense of history and politics at Hotel de Ville, and then tee off at Golf National. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Parc Zoologique et Chateau de Thoiry and then tee off at Golf des Yvelines.\nTo see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Versailles trip maker site.\nGetting from Paris to Versailles by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. October in Versailles sees daily highs of 19\u00b0C and lows of 9\u00b0C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel to Zurich.\nThings to do in Versailles\nGolf \u00b7 Outdoors \u00b7 Parks \u00b7 Zoos & Aquariums\nGolf des Yvelines, Golf National, Parc Zoologique et Chateau de Thoiry\nGolf des Yvelines\nThe Trianons & The Hamlet\nGolf National\nBig Small Town\nThe financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.\nStart off your visit on the 8th (Sun): make a trip to Niederdorf, get curious at Swiss Science Center Technorama, and then get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum. On the next day, wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten), and finally explore the world behind art at The Rosengart Collection.\nTo see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Zurich day trip planning website.\nTraveling by combination of flight, bus, and train from Versailles to Zurich takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Zurich are 17\u00b0C, while nighttime lows are 8\u00b0C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel to Verona.\nThings to do in Zurich\nMuseums \u00b7 Neighborhoods \u00b7 Parks \u00b7 Shopping\nLucerne, Swiss Science Center Technorama\nThe Rosengart Collection\nGlacier Garden (Gletschergarten)\nSwiss Science Center Technorama\nSee Switzerland Travel Guide\nCity of Romeo and Juliet\nThe famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.\nOn the 10th (Tue), get in on the family fun at Gardaland Park. On your second day here, explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, get a taste of the local shopping with Piazza delle Erbe, see the grandeur of opera at Arena di Verona, then examine the collection at Casa di Giulietta, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Fermo Maggiore, Verona.\nTo see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Verona trip itinerary app.\nYou can do a combination of flight and train from Zurich to Verona in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. While traveling from Zurich, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Verona, ranging from highs of 22\u00b0C to lows of 11\u00b0C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel to Berlin.\nThings to do in Verona\nTheme Parks \u00b7 Historic Sites \u00b7 Neighborhoods \u00b7 Nightlife\nGardaland Park\nBasilica di San Zeno Maggiore\nPiazza delle Erbe\nAthens of the Spree\nThe country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.\nOn the 12th (Thu), take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz, stroll around Kurfurstendamm, then browse the range of quality goods at Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe), then look for gifts at Rausch Schokoladenhaus, and finally learn something new at Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt.\nTo see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Berlin online trip itinerary builder.\nTraveling by flight from Verona to Berlin takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Munich.\nShopping \u00b7 Neighborhoods \u00b7 Parks \u00b7 Classes\nKaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe)\nKurfurstendamm\nSee Germany Travel Guide\nVillage of a Million People\nOften described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.\nBMW Museum and Deutsches Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Munich Residenz and Lake Tegernsee. Go for a jaunt from Munich to Augsburg to see Fuggerei about 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, hunt for treasures at Viktualienmarkt, and make a trip to Olympic Tower.\nFor maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Munich online day trip planner.\nTraveling by flight from Berlin to Munich takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16\u00b0C, and evening lows to 5\u00b0C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can go by car to Salzburg.\nMuseums \u00b7 Childrens Museums \u00b7 Shopping \u00b7 Parks\nLake Tegernsee, Fuggerei\nMunich Residenz\nAlte Pinakothek\nRome of the North\nSurrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.\nStart off your visit on the 16th (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace, browse the different shops at EUROPARK, stroll the grounds of Petersfriedhof, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and finally stop by Steingasse. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, steep yourself in history at Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Untersberg, and finally explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn.\nTo find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Salzburg attractions planner.\nTraveling by car from Munich to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 17\u00b0C, while at night they dip to 7\u00b0C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can drive to Vienna.\nThings to do in Salzburg\nHistoric Sites \u00b7 Museums \u00b7 Neighborhoods \u00b7 Parks\nSteingasse\nSchloss Hellbrunn\nUntersberg\nSee Austria Travel Guide\nThe cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.\nDeepen your sense of the past at sights like Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Explore hidden gems such as The Hofburg and Wachau Valley. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Ringstrasse, take a stroll through Mariahilfer Strasse, make a trip to Graben and Kohlmarkt, and admire the landmark architecture of Hundertwasserhaus.\nTo find maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Vienna travel route planner.\nYou can drive from Salzburg to Vienna in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17\u00b0C, and evening lows to 8\u00b0C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Venice.\nParks \u00b7 Historic Sites \u00b7 Theme Parks \u00b7 Neighborhoods\nWachau Valley\nSchonbrunn Palace\nThe Hofburg\nCity of Romance\nVirtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.\nStep off the beaten path and head to Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Cannaregio. Attractions like Canal Grande and Piazza San Marco make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.\nTo see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Venice day trip planning app.\nYou can fly from Vienna to Venice in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Vienna in October, expect Venice to be a bit warmer, temps between 22\u00b0C and 12\u00b0C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.\nThings to do in Venice\nDoge's Palace\nPeggy Guggenheim Collection\n60 days in Switzerland BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA Zurich \u00b7 Meiringen \u00b7 Bern 60 days in Europe BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Rome \u00b7 Florence \u00b7 Venice 60 days in Africa, Europe & United States BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Johannesburg \u00b7 Cape Town \u00b7 Cairo 22 days in Europe BY A USER FROM INDIA Vienna \u00b7 Salzburg \u00b7 Neustift im Stubaital 15 days in Austria, Switzerland & Italy BY A USER FROM INDIA Vienna \u00b7 Zurich \u00b7 Venice 19 days in Italy, Germany & Paris BY A USER FROM COSTA RICA Rome \u00b7 Florence \u00b7 Venice 42 days in Italy, France & United Kingdom BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Rome \u00b7 Florence \u00b7 Venice 3 days in Paris BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Cath\u00e9drale Notre-Dame de Paris \u00b7 Musee d'Orsay \u00b7 Louvre Museum 5 days in Switzerland BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Geneva \u00b7 Interlaken \u00b7 Zurich 17 days in Italy BY A USER FROM CANADA Florence \u00b7 Assisi \u00b7 Palermo 14 days in Italy BY A USER FROM MALAYSIA Rome \u00b7 Assisi \u00b7 Florence 2 days in Venice BY A USER FROM ITALY Campo del Ghetto \u00b7 Centro Storico \u00b7 Natural History Museum\nVenice trip planner\nAustria trip planner\nProvince of Venice trip planner\nLandmarks \u00b7 Ruins \u00b7 Sacred & Religious Sites\nItaly is a land of high fashion, fine art, exquisite architecture, luxury sports cars, outstanding cuisine--and an insatiable taste for \"la dolce vita.\" It's also home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world, making it an ideal place for your next holiday. The country boasts a varied landscape of mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and coastal towns, so it's no wonder travelers often refer to it as the bel paese (beautiful country). With so many places to visit, visitors often have a difficult time planning their itinerary. The smaller villages each feature a distinct character and a blend of architecture, art, and cuisine. In the country, you'll find countless archeological sites dating back to Roman times and beyond. The country's cities and seaside resorts are cosmopolitan powerhouses with museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, open-air markets, and pedestrian-friendly historic areas.\nRead more... Read less\nBodies of Water \u00b7 Mountains \u00b7 Landmarks\nImmerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.\nSpecialty Museums \u00b7 Landmarks \u00b7 Historic Sites\nGermany is the home of high culture, fine art, classical music, world-class sports, award-winning cuisine--and some of the world's best beers. It's also one of the major economic and political powers of the European continent. One of the founding members of the European Union, Germany is a federation of 16 states. Each boasts its own distinct culture, art, cuisine, regional traditions, and array of things to do. The country is known worldwide for its precision engineering and high-tech products. Equally, though, Germany is admired for its old-world charm and what is locally known as gemutlichkeit (coziness). This is one of the easiest countries in the world to explore, offering an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. German transportation runs with German efficiency. Therefore, getting around the various regions is almost always easy, quick, and pleasant. Visit the cities to explore museums, art galleries, modern restaurants, and trendy shops. Also be sure to venture deeper into the countryside. Here, you can discover ancient castles and bustling little villages. Often in these off-the-beaten-path areas, the main tourist attraction remains the simple hospitality of the friendly locals.\nCastles \u00b7 Art Museums \u00b7 Specialty Museums\nSituated in the Central European Alps, Austria combines an alluring bundle of elegant urban architecture, cultural centers, and dramatic landscapes. This German-speaking country of 8.5 million residents is known for its rich history, dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, as well as its art, music, and scenery. Along with the neighboring country of Switzerland, Austria serves as the winter sports capital of Europe and is home to some of the continent's most popular ski resorts. This landlocked nation draws visitors from across the globe to its mountains, historical villages, and culturally rich cities. Experience trekking in the Alps one day and drinking regional wine at a crowded pub after a day of sightseeing in the capital Vienna the next.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Mid-US\nMBA Experience\nGlobal\u2192\nFacilitating faculty research and case development on an international scale\nOur unprecedented network of research centers and regional offices in key areas of the world enable faculty to work with leaders, industry, government, and academia worldwide, and to learn from business challenges and innovations wherever they occur. Through sustained work in the field, faculty are provided the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture and values \u2013 as well as intricacies and nuances \u2013 that lead to truly meaningful and insightful global research.\nResearch Centers & Offices\nMore than half the faculty are actively involved in international research, developing high-impact cases and course materials on relevant global issues and innovations.\nFind a Center \/ Office\nAfrica Research Center\nAsia-Pacific Research Center\nCalifornia Research Center\nEurope Research Center\nHarvard Center Shanghai\nIndia Research Center\nJapan Research Center\nLagos Office\nLatin America Research Center - Buenos Aires\nLatin America Research Center - S\u00e3o Paulo\nMexico City Office\nMid-US Research Office\nMiddle East and North Africa Research Center\nTomorrow.io Goes To Space\nBy: Joshua Lev Krieger, Abhishek Nagaraj and James Barnett\nIn March 2021, the weather company Tomorrow.io announced a new project to develop satellites equipped with radar for weather monitoring and launch them into Earth's orbit. Company leadership considers execution strategies.\nTXU (A) and (B): Powering the Largest Leveraged Buyout in History\nBy: Trevor Fetter\nTeaching Note for HBS Case Nos. 320-064 and 320-065.\nHybrid Classroom - an Opportunity or a Threat?\nBy: V.G. Narayanan\nWhen the Covid pandemic struck in the spring of 2020, HBS pivoted to remote instruction while maintaining the interactive and engaged discussions which distinguished the case system pedagogy. In fall 2020 HBS adopted a hybrid approach, fitting out its classrooms with monitors and technology to enable some students being in-person and others remote, investing significant time and resources. The senior leadership of the school believed that this was a sound long-term investment with rewarding payoffs for several years to come. Dean Datar in 2022 now has to decide how best to leverage the hybrid classroom and whether remote learning for MBA students, Global alumni and Executive Education participants was feasible and financially viable. Study from Anywhere, seemed possible, but was it the right thing for HBS to offer, and if so to whom, and how?\nGlobal Colloquium for participant-centered learning\nFor senior faculty at top business schools in emerging economies who want to be trained in interactive methods of teaching and learning. GloColl comprises a seven-day session held on the HBS campus, followed by a three-day session held in two cities in Asia, Europe, or Latin America each year.\n\u2192More information\nMarketplace Business\nChips from Intel's New $20 Billion Factories Won't Be Ready to Use for Years\nRe: Willy Shih\nA Nation Devolving into Children: 'We Can't Yell at COVID So We Yell at People Who Are Trying to Help Us'\nRe: Ethan Bernstein\nAmerican Metamorphosis\nRed Light, Green Light\n\u2192More News\nEmail: global@hbs.edu","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"8 Signs Of A High-Functioning Eating Disorder\nby Lauren Schumacker\nIf you have a complicated relationship with food, the way your body looks, how much time you spend in the gym, or anything else related to those things, you're far from alone. Many people, men and women, struggle, at least from time to time, with how they think their body looks. Not all of these people, of course, have an eating disorder, but the signs of a high-functioning eating disorder are still important to know because you might not think that someone else (or even yourself) is truly struggling if it seems as though they have everything together, but there could be subtle signs there that tell you that they are.\nUltimately, you can't tell if someone has an eating disorder solely by looking at what they look like. Just because someone is thin or heavy doesn't mean that they do or don't have an eating disorder or otherwise deal with disordered eating, Dr. Alexis Conason, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and eating disorder expert, tells Romper. And it can sometimes be hard to tell the difference between what's OK, what's normal, and what's a more severe red flag. Conason says that part of the issue here is that many women, in particular, aren't entirely satisfied with the way that their body looks because they're constantly being told that they should look a different way, whether that's stronger, slimmer, or something else. And because these things are so ingrained in many people's minds, there are a lot of things that might actually be problematic that doesn't register that way in your head.\n\"So it's kind of a spectrum of the same symptoms that we're all struggling with, but it can take on a different level of severity,\" Conason says. \"But I think that it's problematic across the board and I think that a lot of it does circle back to that it's not so much an individual problem as much as a cultural problem and I think when we see 91 percent of women being affected by something, that's not an individual problem, that's a reflection of our culture, something that we're being taught.\"\nUnderstanding what sorts of behaviors that many people see as normal because they're so common, societally, but might actually be signs of a potential problem is important. But so is recognizing that each and every sign or symptom falls on a spectrum. Just because you do one of these things doesn't mean that you're dealing with a diagnosable eating disorder. Conason says that, in her mind, asking yourself the question of how much of an impact your eating, food, and body image are having on you in terms of mental energy can be important in helping you determine if you should seek help or not. Even if you aren't dealing with a disorder in the sense that you meet the criteria necessary for a diagnosis, you can still benefit from working with a qualified therapist if you're experiencing distress.\nAlways Being On A Diet\nAndy Dean\/Fotolia\nJust the fact that you put yourself on a diet or are trying something new doesn't necessarily mean that you have an eating disorder, but Conason says that it's not uncommon for eating disorders to start as a diet. Again, the severity of what's going on matters here. Regardless of how much you weigh or what your body looks like, if you're dieting, it can potentially be an eating disorder red flag, particularly if you're obsessively counting calories, eliminating entire food groups, or taking other more extreme measures.\nBeing Very Focused On Weight, Calories, Or Healthy Eating\n\"Often a person can become hyper-focused on nutrition, weight, and calories,\" Channing Marinari, LMHC, QS, MCAP, ICADC, clinical outreach at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, tells Romper by email. Restricting your calorie intake, focusing on a certain number on the scale, or fearing foods that you think are unhealthy can all be potential indicators that you're dealing with disordered eating. Marinari says that it's important to try to address this as soon as you can because otherwise it can get worse over time.\nHiding Wrappers Or Garbage In The Bottom Of The Trash\njayzynism\/Fotolia\nIf you've eaten something and you don't want anyone else to know what you've eaten, hiding it in the bottom of the trashcan can seem like a good idea, but it's also something that can be problematic.\n\"These behaviors may start out as logical coping mechanisms for dealing with illogical conditions and situations,\" Dr. Deborah J. Cohan, PhD, an associate professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort who specializes in body image issues, gender, and more, tells Romper by email. \"But at some point, they become a problem for which intervention and treatment are needed for mental and physical health and survival.\"\nJut because someone has a great job, seemingly wonderful relationship, and more doesn't mean that they're also secretly dealing with something like this.\nCutting Out Food Groups\nwilliam87\/Fotolia\nThis is one of those things that might sound relatively normal \u2014 and it's clearly common, if you take a look at some of the current dieting trends \u2014 but experts are quick to note that this can also be a sign that there's something going on that isn't OK.\n\"Often times individuals continue to engage in school and work, even if there are eating disorder behaviors,\" Laura McLain, PsyD, the site director at The Renfrew Center of Atlanta, tells Romper by email. \"They may have the illusion that they don't have a problem, but eventually the deprivation catches up with the brain and body. They may show signs of fatigue, difficulties concentrating, and may be more irritable or struggle to manage the stress in their lives in helpful ways. Individuals are often just surviving every day rather than truly thriving in their lives.\"\nClassifying Foods As Good Or Bad\nradachynskyi\/Fotolia\nThis is also something that society has made into a more common thing, telling you to \"be bad\" and eat the dessert or sneak an extra cookie after putting the kids to bed. But classifying foods as good or bad can be another potentially problematic sign.\n\"This puts people in the position of feeling virtuous and on a high when they eat nutritiously and shaming [or] hating themselves when they eat non-nutritiously,\" Karen R. Koenig, MEd, LCSW, a psychology of eating psychotherapist, author, and blogger, tells Romper in an email exchange.\nAnd that can set you up for feeling like you've succeeded or failed based on what you've eaten or not eaten that day, which isn't good.\n\"These behaviors usually do not occur in isolation,\" Koenig adds. \"If you hop on the scale several times a day, you may also think about foods as 'good' and 'bad' (rather than more and less nutritious), or purge after eating. This is not necessarily the case, but there is generally a constellation of eating disorder symptoms even in high-functioning people. And sub-clinical behaviors often morph into more obvious and destructive ones over time. Having one or two of these behaviors is often only the tip of the iceberg and will often lead to having more of them in the future.\"\nSkipping Activities Or Canceling Plans To Hit The Gym\nNi_photo\/Fotolia\nThere are so many benefits that come along with exercising and one way to make sure that you fit in your workout is to make it a priority, but if you're skipping activities that you like to do or canceling plans so that you can make sure you don't miss a workout, that can be a sign that something's not right.\n\"Even though behaviors don't seem like a 'big deal' to someone, they might be impacting their physical and mental health in ways they don't even notice,\" Carla Korn, LMFT, a psychotherapist and eating disorder and body image specialist, tells Romper in an email exchange. And regularly skipping out on time with friends and family or things that you enjoy can take a toll.\nBringing Your Own Food Everywhere You Go\nlithiumphoto\/Fotolia\nIf you have severe allergies or other medical conditions that require a specific diet, that's one thing (following your doctor's recommendations can help keep you well), but if you're avoiding meals out with loved ones or bringing your own food so that you can be sure that you have control over what you're eating, that can be a sign that your relationship with food might not be entirely healthy. Korn says that this is another potential red flag. \"The first thing to do if you are worried about yourself or someone else is to simply have compassion (or self-compassion!),\" Korn explains. \"These behaviors usually develop as a way of helping someone cope with life when they don't have a better way of doing so.\"\nMaking Food For Others, But Not Eating It Yourself\nSyda Productions\/Fotolia\nMaking food for other people is something that brings some people joy, but if you're making things for other people and eating very little yourself, that can also be an indicator that everything isn't OK. \"The pleasure of feeding becomes a safe substitute for the pleasure of eating,\" Koenig explains.\nIf you are concerned about some of your beliefs or practices surrounding food or are worried about someone else, reaching out to a qualified therapist or speaking compassionately and supportively to your loved one can help. Professionals can help ease your struggle and help you move forward more healthfully.\nEditor's Note: If you or someone you know has an eating disorder and needs help, call the National Eating Disorders Association helpline at 1-800-931-2237, text 741741, or chat online with a Helpline volunteer here.\nI Took Drinking Out Of My Bedtime Ritual & Unfortunately, It's Great\nDoctors Swallowed LEGOS To Prove Everything Is Awesome For Kids Who Do The Same","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"All about Script: A Greek web-based project\nEverything about script\nFor the first time ever in Greece, renowned directors\/scriptwriters Sotiris Goritsas and Alexis Kardaras, and writer\/scriptwriter Nikos Panayotopoulos, all experts in script supervising, have launched a web-based script supervising tool helping turning an idea into a script and giving tips for making it better.\nThe programme aims to provide assistance to professional scriptwriters, to those writing for the first time or to those with the need for a \"second opinion\" for their script or a story. Goritsas, Darvaras and Panayotopoulos will read the submitted scripts and send their comments and suggestions to the submitter shortly after. As they admit, the idea is not to make the scriptwriting, instead, they will highlight what\u0384s good and point out the weak parts, assisting each submitter writing his\/her own script.\nThere will also be given filmmaking tips and possible ways to produce the script, as well as a syntax and grammar check along with translation of the script in the major European languages. They don't address only to filmmakers but also include those with an idea for a short\/feature film or TV-series.\nEverything about script introduces six modules of help:\n1. From concept to first draft\nFor authors who, having already a concept for a film or TV-series, lack the knowledge to complete a first draft.\nIn Stage 1, the submitter will be assisted turning his\/her idea into a Story up to 2 pages, in no more than 2 sessions. The cost will be \u20ac150.\nStage 2 will be completed with the writing of a maximum 15 pages draft, in no more than 3 sessions, costing \u20ac250.\nIn Stage 3, the draft will be turned into the final script in 4 sessions with a cost of \u20ac500.\n2. Tips on the synopsis and the treatment\nIt's about short film and TV-series synopsis up to 2 pages and short films and TV-series treatment up to 15 pages.\nIn Stage 1, a reading of the story\/draft will be followed by comments on the structure and the characters via e-mail. The cost will be \u20ac100.\nStage 2 will include more detailed and how to improve comments, plus ways to develop the script. The comments will be sent by e-mail, costing \u20ac150.\nThe section is completed with Stage 3, where stories or drafts are discussed even deeper through e-mail and 2 one-hour Skype sessions with the cost of \u20ac250.\n3. Final Script\nIt has to do with drafts already completed, providing a valuation and improvement tips.\nStage 1: Reading of the Final Script followed by dramaturgical comments sent through e-mail (\u20ac120).\nStage 2 includes even more specific suggestions sent through e-mail, plus a 1-hour Skype session (\u20ac250). Stage 3 looks out for almost completed scripts in the need of comments and rewriting, through e-mails, plus 2 one-hour Skype sessions (\u20ac500). This stage can be conducted by itself, separately from the rest of the module.\nStage 4 completes the module, providing total script supervising and a bigger rewriting assistance through e-mails and 3 one-hour Skype sessions (\u20ac1,000).\n4. Completed TV-series\nAbout TV-series scripts of 12-25 episodes needing evaluation and improvement tips.\nThe submitted material must include the following:\na. a description of the story, no more than 1 page\nb. a very short introduction of the basic characters\nc. 1 completed episode (45 pages)\nd. a 1\/2 pages synopsis of each episode\nStage 1 includes brief comments on the basic idea, structure, characters and dialogues sent through e-mail (\u20ac250).\nStage 2 will provide more detailed comments and improvement tips on the dramaturgy and production possibilities of the series, through e-mails plus 2 one-hour Skype sessions (\u20ac500).\n5. Tips for video game developers\nAbout everyone searching for dramaturgical solutions or directorial tips on how to develop an original video game (\u20ac150).\n6. Copy-editing and translation\nFor treatments or scripts, along with tips for a correct layout. The drafts\/final script will be translated in the major European languages.\na. Copy-editing for a draft up to 15 pages (\u20ac70).\nb. Copy-editing for a completed script (\u20ac125).\nc. Translation in English, French and German for already completed scripts or drafts previously included at one of the other modules (charge per word).\nsource: everything about script official site\nSelect category Cinema Industry Criticism Cultural Event Distribution Essay Events Festival Report Film Analysis Film Review Interviews Legal Issues News Opinions Presentation Retrospective Technical Articles\nNikos Panayotopoulos\nSotiris Goritsas\nAlexandros Kardaras\nEverything about script on Facebook\nEverything about script Official Site","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The Shortwave Report 07\/02\/21 Listen Globally!\nSeries: outFarpress presents\nSubtitle: Listen Globally!\nProgram Type: Weekly Program\nFeatured Speakers\/Commentators: International news and opinion, shortwave, NHK Japan National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Voice of Russia\nContributor: Dan Roberts [Contact Contributor]\nBroadcast Restrictions: Contact producer for permission to broadcast.\nLicense: Attribution No Derivatives (by-nd)\nBroadcast Advisory: No Advisories - program content screened and verified.\nSummary: A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. NHK Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Spanish National Radio.\nNotes: This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Spanish National Radio.\nhttp:\/\/www.outfarpress.com\/swr210702.mp3\n(If you have access to Audioport there is a highest quality version posted up there {33MB} http:\/\/www.audioport.org\/index.php?op=producer-info&uid=904&nav=&)\nFrom JAPAN- The Communist Chinese Party marked the 100th anniversary of its founding this week- at a time when it is tightening restrictions in Hong Kong. Chinese President Xi and Putin have been meeting on an online summit, criticizing other countries for interfering with their internal affairs and unilateral sanctions. Parades, cannons, and speeches exalted the communist party for improving the welfare of the people, with the promise of a modern socialist nation. Japan is donating $7 million to help Palestinians get Covid vaccines. The owner of the 7-11 convenience stores has signed a contract to power all their stores on solar energy. Major Japanese companies are asking their suppliers to halve their carbon footprints by 2030, in line with a global initiative called \"Science Based Targets.\" Britain announced it will end coal-fired power generation in 2024.\nFrom GERMANY- Many people in the island nation of Madagascar are facing famine as a result of climate change, which it has done little to cause. A Canadian climatologist discusses the cause of the current heat wave in NW North America- is it caused by climate change or intensified by it? What is the new normal in the climate?\nFrom CUBA- At the White House dozens of nonviolent youth were arrested while demanding meaningful action on the climate crisis. In Minnesota sheriffs blocked access to an encampment of indigenous led water protectors. The WHO has urged that even fully vaccinated people should continue wearing masks in light of the Covid Delta variant- Going Underground producer Afshin Rattansi and numerous others in London are in isolation following positive tests. The Cuban Foreign Minister condemned this week's US bombings in Syria and Iraq. Then a Viewpoint on the presidential election in Peru.\nFrom SPAIN- Justin Coe reports on Spanish President Sanchez releasing 9 Catalan leaders who were imprisoned for involvement in a separatist referendum in 2017.\nAvailable in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com\/shortwave.shtml\nPODCAST!!!- feed:\/\/www.outfarpress.com\/podcast.xml (160kb Highest Quality)\nI was a guest on a poetry podcast called Cartwheels On The Sky on October 10. The 29 minute show can be found here- https:\/\/www.bmoreyou.net\/2020\/10\/07\/dan-roberts-on-cartwheels-on-the-sky\/\nWebsite Page-\n< http:\/\/www.outfarpress.com\/shortwave.shtml >\n\u00a1FurthuR! Dan Roberts\n\"War itself is, of course, a form of madness. It is hardly a civilized pursuit. It is amazing how we spend so much time inventing devices to kill each other and so little time working on how to achieve peace.\"\n-- Walter Cronkite\nDan Roberts\nShortwave Report-\nwww.outfarpress.com\nYouthSpeaksOut!-\nwww.youthspeaksout.net\nVersion 1: Highest Quality\nDescription: 160kb not vbr\nLength (hh:mm:ss): 00:29:00 Language: English Date Recorded: 2021-07-01\nLocation Recorded: Mendocino County, California\n1 swr210702 00:29:00 160Kbps mp3\n(33MB) Mono 21\nVersion 2: Broadcast Quality\nDescription: 64kb not vbr\n1 swr210702_64 00:29:00 64Kbps mp3\nVersion 3: Quick Download\/ Slow-Modem Streaming\nDescription: 24KB vbr\n(6MB) Mono 17","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"The designer behind Kleinfeld's most coveted gowns is a powerhouse. Facebook. \"Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding \u2013 Get A First Glimpse At Yandy's Wedding Dress Choices\", \"And the bride wore...a Pnina Tornai dress\", \"How Amy Purdy Chose Her 'Angelic' Wedding Dress (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)\", \"Danielle Jonas Shops at Kleinfeld for Her Ultra-Glam Anniversary Gown - and Takes Us With Her\", \"Pnina Tornai, Exclusive Kleinfeld Designer\", \"Pnina Tornai Talks Angelina Jolie's Wedding Dress And Who You Shouldn't Bring Gown Shopping\", \"Kevin Jonas, Devon Still Turn Up at Pnina Tornai\", \"AFMW: Pnina Tornai, Fashion Designer and Star of Say Yes To The Dress\", \"Tying the knot: Tips for engaged couples\", \"New Pnina Tornai Wedding Dresses: See a Real Bride Model 6 Hot-Off-the-Runway Gowns\", \"Israeli fashion designers at New York Bridal show\", \"Pnina Tornai Premieres New Collection During Bridal Fashion Week\", \"Spotted: NeNe Leakes in Boracci & Pnina Tornai Gown Plus SuperTrailer Released! Pnina Tornai gowns are for the brides who want to feel glamorous, sexy and elegant on her big day. Born in Israel. Jump to. Pnina Tornai is a fashion designer from Israel, specializing in wedding gowns. The gown has a tulle bottom, gorgeous jewels, and \u2026 [15] Although she has hired seamstresses since the start, she still has a say in every dress that is sold. A Pnina Tornai Bride for an Uber Glam Jewish Wedding at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach, Florida, USA 13\/08\/2018 by Karen Cinnamon This mega-chic Jewish wedding is so picture perfect, between the dreamy Palm Beach setting and the jaw-dropping florals (have you seen that chuppah?!) Apart from Pnina, her parents have three daughters. Find Pnina Tornai wife\/husband or boyfriend\/girlfriend, children and parents names as well. When she returned, one of her dresses caught the eye of many, and she soon became one of Kleinfeld's wedding dress designers. The wonderful thing about Pnina Tornai gowns is that they are totally customizable to fit the unique needs of every bride, and it really adds a special flair to the overall experience. Decked out in a gorgeous Pnina Tornai dress, the bride danced the night away with wedding guests while her brother's band The Outer Vibe performed. With a tulle skirt, glimmering bodice, and stunning corset, Katelynn definitely lit up the aisle on her wedding day. See more of Pnina Tornai on Facebook. Once she completed her military service Tornai decided to pursue her acting career by enrolling in acting school in Paris, France. Reality Tv show sure is a lucrative business. How designer Pnina Tornai created 2 dream wedding looks for a bride, including a reception dress covered in crystals 17 brides share how they \u2026 Does Pnina Tornai married? Pnina Tornai designed two custom wedding dresses for her friend and colleague. See more ideas about pnina tornai, celebrities, wedding dresses. Singer Ashanti wore a Pnina Tornai dress on MTV's TRL. The two began creating day and evening gowns. From Kleinfeld's perspective, Tornai offered Kleinfeld's customers the most gorgeous dresses. See more ideas about Gorgeous bride, Pnina tornai, Wedding dresses. See more ideas about Pnina tornai dresses, Pnina tornai, Pnina tornai wedding dress. She married David Levinshtein in 2010. With an estimated worth of between $1 and 5 million (via Famous People Today), the Israel-born Tornai has dressed high-profile celebs like Jennifer Garner, Amber Rose, Danielle Jonas, Kim Cattrall, and more (via her website).And with dresses that can cost up to $70,000, it's easy to see how she's \u2026 Sign Up. As per some sources, the Israeli beauty married twice bef\u2026 [9] Tip 2: Set a financial plan, and attempt to tail it. With her striking features, she stands tall at the height of 5 feet 2 inches tall. [18] Pnina Tornai is single. [3], In addition to a decade of her guest star appearances and television specials for the long-running Say Yes to the Dress[4] Tornai stars in several other television shows internationally including 10 Years Younger. In Focus Pro Photography, Inc. She recently added evening gowns to her collection, and also designs kaftans, which closely represents her heritage. Tornai's clients include royalty, celebrities and pop icons. As a matter of fact, the pair said their I do's back in 2000 in Paris. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? or. Pnina Tornai designed two custom wedding dresses for her friend and colleague. Pnina Tornai, exclusive designer for Kleinfeld, is a leading international bridal and eveningwear designer. Welcome to the Page of World Renowned Fashion Designer Pnina Tornai. Pnina Tornai McGown is the Pnina Tornai Boutique Manager at Kleinfeld Bridal, where the brand is exclusively sold in the US.Tornai is known for her custom designs, which often feature intricate beading and detailing, so brides travel from all over the country to try on her gowns. [10][11] A Pnina Tornai bridal boutique was then opened in-store for Tornai's dresses. When it comes to wedding dresses, there are a multitude of gowns to choose from: A-line, ball gown, mermaid, lace, organza, satin, sweetheart, halter, cap sleeves; the list goes on and on. Tornai has made a name for herself by being featured with her wedding gowns on TLC's reality television show Say Yes to the Dress that airs in over 145 countries worldwide. Unless your husband to be is female style sagacious, he's not going to be much help when you get some information about the ideal wedding dress neckline or neck area for you. She made a customized red dress for an Indian bride who wanted a traditional Indian dress. Pnina Tornai Popularity . Tornai accepted the challenge, and when the woman got married, the photo of their wedding made the front page of an Israeli newspaper. PNINA TORNAI x JARED. From flowing chiffons, to dripping water-like details and coral-inspired lace, each gown's details echo the elemental rhythm of the world. With her love life totally under the drapes, fans just can't get their way around to the intricate details of the life of the world-renowned designer. She was born in 1962 to Ruth Tornai and Shai Tornai. Tornai turned her store into a wedding dress salon. 58 Year Olds. As a child, Tornai dreamed of being an actress, but instead went on to finish her high school education. Pnina Tornai. Pnina Tornai and Ally McGown. According to our records, she has no children. Create New Account. After dickering back and forth with her family, Emily settles on a Pnina Tornai gown costing $6,500. It was a magical moment as Ashley Santoro walked down the aisle to marry her true love, Christopher Santoro, on May 26, 2019 at \u2026 She works hard to bring out the \"inner princess\" in every bride, which inspires the fabrics she uses and her designs. She was born in 1962 to Ruth Tornai and Shai Tornai. [23] Sagittarius. Discover how much the famous Fashion Designer is worth in 2021. With her love life totally under the drapes, fans just can't get their way around to the intricate details of the life of the world-renowned designer. [1] Tornai did not give up, and slightly altered her dresses and returned a while later. [1] There she married and had her son David. In fact, she is one of the world's most sought after fashion designers, who boasts a huge plethora of high profile clientele ranging to countries like United States, Canada, Bahamas, Israel, Italy, Greece, Germany, Croatia, Angola, South Korea, and China. 21-gen-2016 - Esplora la bacheca \"Pnina Tornai\" di cannellaskin su Pinterest. Tornai's 2012 collection featured gowns made of silk, satin, lace and were topped with pearls and jewels. [26], Tornai's gowns have been photographed and featured in publications such as People Magazine,[10][11][23] The New York Times Fashion & Style Magazine,[9] Fashion Wire Daily,[12] Women's Wear Daily (WWD) Fashion Magazine,[15] Glamour Magazine,[18] Talking with Tami. Ally McGown wore two custom Pnina Tornai wedding dresses. Accessibility Help. See more of Pnina Tornai on Facebook. [12] After the passing of her mother, a friend helped her through her grief by comparing tears to pearls, thus the idea for that collection emerged. Pnina was born Perla on November 25, 1962, in Israel. Your dream dress awaits, at a fraction of retail. Rachel + Paul's New Orleans wedding was a rich and fun-filled affair complete with delicious food, an old mansion venue and a breathtaking Pnina Tornai wedding dress. Good Morning America's meteorologist, Ginger Zee said \"I do\" to her NBC News correspondent fianc\u00e9 Ben Aaron with a Pnina Tornai dress. [5] and on VH1.[6]. Pnina Torani is one of those selected few who love to keep the cards of her personal life close to her heart. Visualizza altre idee su Abiti da sposa, Sposa, Abiti. and on the fifth episode of the Love & Hip Hop Live web series \"Yandy & Mendeecees Are Getting Married!\" . Inspired by the construction of original ancient corsets, Pnina adds her \u2026 Log In. Narrow your Pnina Tornai wedding dress search with our on page filters. One of the first gowns she tries on is a $32,600 Pnina Tornai wedding gown exclusive to Kleinfeld. Similarly, she looks beautiful in brown eyes and brown hair. She has a son who studied Torah. She's over budget. Castmates from the couple's season attended the \u2026 Ally McGown, the boutique manager for Pnina Tornai \u2026 See more ideas about Gorgeous bride, Pnina tornai, Wedding dresses. He is the man behind her much success. Sagittarius Fashion Designer #5. Height Rachel + Paul's New Orleans wedding was a rich and fun-filled affair complete with delicious food, an old mansion venue and a breathtaking Pnina Tornai wedding dress. She is not dating anyone currently. you'd never guess that it almost didn't happen. Pnina Tornai is single. With that being said it is a given that she summoned the huge fortune for herself. Leading bridal designer, Pnina Tornai, has launched her 2019 LOVE collection at Kleinfeld Bridal. [6], Israeli fashion designer and reality television personality. Pnina Tornai was born on a Sunday, November 25, 1962 in Israel. Children. [1], In 2005, Tornai first showed her dresses to Kleinfeld Bridal, but her designs were initially rejected by the famous bridal salon for being too sexy. The Israel-born teenager [\u2026] At the time of her birth, she was named Perla. Your dream dress awaits, at a fraction of retail. After only two years she became the store's top vendor. David Levinshtein is the full name of Pnina Tornai's husband. The bride's mother and aunt pitched in some cash so she could get her dream dress, and this sparkly gown definitely deserves a shout out. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? ... \"Ask my husband if you don't believe me.\" Tornai now employs \"the best seamstresses and pattern-makers in the world\" to do the cutting, sewing and meticulous trimming, \"but they need my eye to correct everything, and all \u2026\nStudy And Work In Canada For Filipino 2021, French Pronouns Pronunciation, Watch The Simpsons Christmas Episodes, Praxis Star Wars, List Of Black Crystals And Stones, Jatuh Cinta Lagi Lirik, Maywood, Nj Demographics, San Antonio Open Golf 2020, Sesami Nus Login, Faxon 20'' Gunner Review, Muscle Milk Coffee Recipe, Brother From Another Nbc, Uob Base Rate History, Meaning Of Chaitanya In Telugu,","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"AAFA Announces $250,000 Funding Award to Amplify the Patient Voice in Clinical Trials | Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America\nAAFA Announces $250,000 Funding Award to Amplify the Patient Voice in Clinical Trials\nAsthma and Allergy News and ResearchWhat's New with AAFA\n[PRESS RELEASE]\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2018) \u2013 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently received a Eugene Washington Engagement Award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to support AAFA's Building A Scalable Infrastructure to Connect Patients and Researchers (BASIC) project.\nBuilding on AAFA's capability to advance research, the BASIC project will give patients and family members an opportunity to get directly involved in the advancement of asthma research. Led by Lynda Mitchell, AAFA's chief operating officer, this project will leverage what AAFA has learned through their prior patient-centered outcome research projects, including the Promoting Asthma Patient Engagement in Research (PAPER) project and the Asthma in Families Facing Out-of-Pocket Requirements with Deductibles (AFFORD) study.\n\"I'm excited about this project, especially since it is the first of its kind for both asthma and allergy communities and reflects what we have heard from patients in our online community,\" says Kenneth Mendez, AAFA's president and chief executive officer. \"There is a widespread need for more effective patient, family member and research collaborations. We are honored to receive this award from PCORI that will allow us to continue our innovations in patient engagement.\"\nThe BASIC project includes the creation of online resources for patients and family members to learn how to provide meaningful input into research. The project will also design processes to connect researchers with trained and engaged patients and family members who can provide meaningful input into their research studies. The long-term goal for BASIC is to scale a system for increasing the number of patient-centered outcomes and clinical effectiveness research studies for asthma and allergic diseases by fostering productive collaborations between patients, family members and researchers.\n\"We want researchers to think of AAFA if they are doing patient-centered outcomes research on asthma or allergic diseases,\" says Mitchell. \"The BASIC project is an important new opportunity for AAFA to advance research by building an infrastructure that hasn't previously been possible. By training patients and family members to effectively engage with researchers, we will provide more researchers with opportunities to conduct their work and more people the chance to participate in studies.\"\n\"This project was selected for Engagement Award funding not only for its commitment to engaging patients and other stakeholders, but also for its potential to increase the usefulness and trustworthiness of the information we produce and facilitate its dissemination and uptake,\" Jean Slutsky, PCORI's chief engagement and dissemination officer, says. \"We look forward to following the project's progress and working with AAFA to share the results.\"\nAAFA's project and the other projects approved for funding by the PCORI Engagement Award Program were selected through a highly competitive review process in which applications were assessed for their ability to meet PCORI's engagement goals and objectives, as well as program criteria.\nFor more information about the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards and AAFA's BASIC project, visit pcori.org.\nFounded in 1953 and celebrating 65 years of service, AAFA is the oldest and largest non-profit patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions through research, education, advocacy and support. AAFA provides practical information and community-based services through its digital communities and national network of local chapters and educational support groups. Through its Kids With Food Allergies division, AAFA offers the most extensive online support community for families raising children with food allergies. AAFA also helps consumers identify products suitable for those with asthma and allergies through the asthma & allergy friendly\u00ae Certification Program. For more information, visit aafa.org.\nABOUT PCORI\nPCORI is an independent, non-profit organization authorized by Congress in 2010 to fund comparative effectiveness research that will provide patients, their caregivers, and clinicians with the evidence needed to make better-informed health and healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.\nContact: Sanaz Eftekhari\nmedia@aafa.org\nIt is important to stay up-to-date on news about asthma and allergies. By joining our community and following our blog, you will receive news about research and treatments. Our community also provides an opportunity to connect with other patients who manage these conditions for support.\nTags: PCORI, research","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Petty Officer Christopher Schadt left the Cape Charles station around 6:30 Wednesday morning to arrive at 8 on Chincoteague.\nSchadt, who has a family member with Down Syndrome, said he has been involved with the Torch Run for the last four years and has encouraged local Coast Guard service men and women to become involved with the fundraiser.\n\"It's been great the last four years because they've all gotten involved and we try to raise money,\" Schadt said.\nHe added that between 15 and 20 Coast Guard officers from the Cape Charles and Chincoteague stations participated in Wednesday's Torch Run.\nThrough year-round fundraisers, members of the Eastern Shore Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee donated just under $10,000 to Special Olympics Virginia.\nAccording to Thomas, the donation was an above average amount.\nAlthough the annual Torch Run's main aim is to raise money for athletes, the chairman said Wednesday's event is also about making locals more aware of Special Olympics Virginia.\n\"If there's one person that would say, 'What is that about?' and they see Special Olympics and they go Google it online they'll read and learn more about it,\" said Thomas.\n\"And that way more people across the commonwealth will understand what it is; what Special Olympics does; what we do as law enforcement officers to raise money for them. And it will bring more people into the organization,\" he added.\nThomas said the Eastern Shore Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee is holding two major fundraisers this summer.\nOn June 26-27, there will be a \"Dunk A Cop\" booth at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company's Carnival where attendees can purchase throws.\nOn July 4, the committee will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs and T-shirts on the Cape Charles beachfront.\nFor those interested in volunteering at the summer fundraisers, call the Northampton Sheriff's Office at 757-678-0495 and ask for Terry Thomas.\nFor more information on Special Olympics Virginia, visit www.specialolympicsva.org.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Top House Committee Democrats Seek Details of Sudden Dismissal of Gerstenmaier and Hill\nBy Marcia Smith | Posted: July 11, 2019 11:11 pm ET | Last Updated: July 11, 2019 11:13 pm ET\nThe two top Democrats on the House Science, Space, and Technology (SS&T) Committee that oversee NASA expressed surprise at yesterday's sudden dismissal of two NASA officials leading the Artemis program to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024, Bill Gerstenmaier and Bill Hill. Expressing concern about the impact on the human spaceflight program of losing its engineering leadership at a critical time, they called on NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to further explain his decision. Meanwhile, Bridenstine announced a nationwide search today to find their permanent replacements.\nCommittee chairwoman Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) said she is \"baffled\" why Bill Gerstenmaier and Bill Hill would be removed from their positions with no permanent successors identified.\nGerstenmaier was Associate Administrator (AA) for Human Exploration and Operations from 2011 until yesterday, and of the Space Operations Mission Directorate for 6 years prior to that. Hill was the Deputy AA for Exploration Systems Development, in charge of the Space Launch System (SLS), Orion crew capsule, and associated Exploration Ground Systems.\nBridenstine announced their reassignment to \"special advisor\" roles in the agency at about 8:30 pm ET last night.\nRep. Kendra Horn (D-OK) chairing July 10, 2019 hearing on ISS and Future of LEO Activities. Screengrab.\nIn a joint statement with Rep. Kendra Horn (D-OK) today, Johnson characterized Artemis as an \"ill-defined crash program\" that \"was going to be challenging enough to achieve under the best of circumstances.\" She asked Bridenstine to explain his decision to remove \"experienced engineering leadership\" and provide an \"executable program plan accompanied by a credible budget,\" both of which are critical to convincing Congress to support the program.\nHorn chairs the House SS&T Space and Aeronautics subcommittee. She also asked for further explanation, noting that Gerstenmaier had just testified before her subcommittee yesterday morning. \"The Subcommittee found his testimony very important given his technical insight and his depth of NASA experience.\"\n\"I am concerned about the impacts that such abrupt leadership changes in our nation's human space flight programs could have at a time when we are at the threshold of testing the integrated Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle that will take humans into deep space and the commercial space flight systems that will take our astronauts to the International Space Station.\" \u2014 Rep. Kendra Horn\nKen Bowersox, NASA Acting Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations speaking at the AAS Glenn Symposium, July 11, 2019. Screengrab.\nGerstenmaier has been reassigned as a special advisor to NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard. Morhard gave the opening keynote address at the American Astronautical Society's (AAS's) John Glenn Memorial Symposium in Cleveland, OH this morning, but said nothing about it.\nGerstenmaier was scheduled to speak at the symposium, too, to discuss the Gateway. Instead, Ken Bowersox filled that slot having been named Acting AA for Human Exploration and Operations last night. A former astronaut, he recently returned to NASA to serve as Gerstenmaier's deputy. This morning was his first public appearance in his new role. He did not speak to the events that put him in his new job.\nOne of the concerns is that yesterday's dismissals presage major changes to the Artemis program, but that was not apparent today.\nMorhard gave a pretty standard speech about the Artemis program and expressed confidence that Congress will provide the $1.6 billion requested as a supplement to NASA's FY2020 budget even if the government is funded through a Continuing Resolution (CR), as seems increasingly likely.\nA former Senate Appropriations Committee staffer, Morhard expounded on the complex appropriations process. Under a CR, agencies ordinarily are held to their current funding levels (FY2019 in this case), but in rare circumstances it is possible to get an \"anomaly,\" or waiver, to spend more. \"I can't predict, but I would hazard a guess it will probably be what we call an anomaly, there will be a separate provision that we have to discuss this and give direction to NASA to do this. I'm still hopeful, I'm not even hopeful, I'm confident this will happen.\" Without it, \"we can't get there [to the Moon] in 2024\u2026.\"\nSimilarly, Bowersox used a set of slides that he acknowledged has been used to brief a number of groups already. He added, however, that there have changes in the past and there probably will be changes in the future as NASA iterates the plan internally and with stakeholders in the government and commercial and international partners.\nThere was little new in his talk, although he did emphasize that while the target date for the first launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) is the end of 2020, it will launch \"when it's ready and everybody's going to talk about it a lot to make sure that we're ready.\" Repeated delays in the SLS schedule are thought to be one of the reasons Hill was replaced. NASA and SLS prime contractor Boeing are trying to find ways to speed it up. One debate is over whether to proceed with a \"Green Run\" test or accept the additional risk of skipping it. A decision was expected last month, but no announcement has been made and Bowersox provided no clues.\nBowersox is serving in an acting capacity as is Hill's successor, Tom Whitmeyer. Bridenstine opened a nationwide search today to find permanent replacements. One of the first tasks for the new AA will be \"to assess the costs and schedules for SLS, Orion, Commercial Crew, and other key programs.\"\nAt NASA, safety is our highest priority. Cost and schedule also matter. It is important that we all stay focused on the work ahead to successfully land on the Moon in 2024. \u2014 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine\nLast Updated: Jul 11, 2019 11:13 pm ET","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"NYPD Investigating Conor McGregor's Leaked Mugshot\nApr 6, 2018 at 9:36 am UTC \/ Last Updated at Jun 10, 2019 at 22:44 pm UTC By TheBlast Staff\nThe NYPD is investigating how Conor McGregor's mugshot made its way onto the internet.\nA rep for the NYPD confirms to The Blast they are looking into the leak \u2014 mugshots are not publicly available in New York City.\nThe mugshot made the rounds on social media as part of a \"prisoner movement slip.\" The photo seems to have been taken off a computer screen and leaked online.\nMcGregor turned himself into police on Thursday night and as charged with three counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of felony criminal mischief stemming from his rampage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.\nMcGregor showed up unexpectedly to the site of UFC 223 on Thursday afternoon and began violently attacking a tour bus as it tried to leave the arena.\nThe UFC released a statement Thursday night saying:\n\"During today's media event at Barclays Center to promote UFC 223: Khabib vs. Holloway, Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov entered the building accompanied by over a dozen individuals.\nThe group, which included McGregor and Lobov, vandalized the vehicle that contained a number of athletes competing at the event taking place this weekend. NYPD was immediately alerted and is currently in the process of investigating the situation. UFC is working very closely with the New York Athletic Commission, Barclays Center security and law enforcement authorities. All parties are working together to ensure the highest standard of proper safety precautions are implemented to protect the fans and athletes.\nThe organization deems today's disruption completely unacceptable and is currently working on the consequences that will follow. Immediately, Lobov has been removed from this weekend's card and individuals involved in the incident are not welcome at tomorrow's ceremonial weigh-in or Saturday's event at Barclays Center.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Christian Churches In San Antonio Tx\nServices will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Barry Loving. He graduated from St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio and moved to Amarillo in 1981 to begin.\nHas controversially claimed Native American roots; DNA test suggested she is as little as 1,064th Native American Religion: Raised Methodist, now described as Christian with no. at rally in his.\nJeff Bethke Why I Hate Religion Ap World History Religions For men of all faiths in the holy city, a beard can be an important statement of religious devotion, connecting past generations to God through the tangled strands of history. (AP Photo\/Oded Balilty. Book About Different Religions Articles << Home << more afterlife articles How different religions view the Afterlife. Christianity. Whilst there are different orthodox Christian beliefs \u2013 Catholics, Protestants, the Baptists and other Christians, the core of Christian belief\nCHRIS TOMLIN IN CONCERT: You can normally find Grammy and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Chris Tomlin leading Sunday services at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, but when he takes his pious passion on the road, he truly raises the volume of worship.\nHome \/ Directories \/. Office of Military Chaplains. The Orthodox Church in America is a member of the National Conference of Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF), and a member of the Endorsers for Chaplaincy Veterans Affairs Centers (ECVAC) and is recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board to certify and endorse chaplains to serve in the armed forces.\nNew Braunfels: Gruene Hall, Oldest Dance Hall in TX, Gruene (New Braunfels) TX\nA Directory of. Gender Inclusive and Egalitarian Churches. in the Church of Christ Heritage. l. ANNOUNCEMENT. Today is Dec. 5, 2018. Today, I am thankful to God for some wonderful help in restoring this part of my web site.\nHe joined the US Air Force in 1968, receiving basic training in San Antonio, TX and technical training at Keesler Air. In retirement, Sherman stayed busy in service to his church, Bethania Moravian.\nDr Don McManus age 68, of Georgetown Tx died on December 16, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born August 9th 1950 in San Antonio, Texas adopted by his. major of organ performance and literature,\nMariah Michelle DeLuna \"Birdy\", 20, of Chicago, formerly of Warrenville, IL, San Antonio and Waco. proceed to St. Irene's Catholic Church at 28W441 Warrenville Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 for a 10.\nLa Vernia is a city in Wilson County, Texas, United States.La Vernia is located is on the south bank of Cibolo Creek at the junction of U.S. Highway 87 and Texas Farm to Market Road 775, about twenty-five miles east of downtown San Antonio. The population was 1,034 in the 2010 census. and has an estimated population of 1,300 in 2015 La Vernia is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical.\nSpiritual Retreats In Texas Church on the Rock Texarkana Texas Is A Relevant Spirit Filled Interdenominational Church Committed To Jesus Christ And The Bible. It is located at 1601 Mall Dr Texarkana TX. Our services are Sat 6:00 P.M Sun 9 & 11:00 A.M. For more information please email at [email protected]\u2026 Meet Amber Zuckswert your online wellness coach, devoted to mind, body, spirit transformation and awakening. Read through her philosophy and backstory. The chapel was the personal spiritual retreat\nBringing Christ-centered Adventure to your hometown! Your kids are invited to play their hearts out. Coming to a church near you, T Bar M is ready to deliver HIGH energy and HIGH impact, top-notch programming and intentional WOW factors for your child. Check out our road schedule for a camp nearest you! 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For his dissertaiton he wrote about a denominational split among Arkansas Baptists in 1902, suggesting that they all should've gotten along with one another.\nParra of San Antonio, TX \u2013 Gina, Emily,& Matthew and Richard (Brenda) of Michigan, ND \u2013 Marleigh (Kenny) & Seth; great-granddaughter Blake; and brother Rudolph Kuchar. He was preceded in death by his.\nPurpose. The Doctor of Ministry degree program is designed to provide advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry to those actively involved in vocational or bivocational ministry.The program concentrates on developing expertise in the biblical rationale, sociological strategy, and practical implementation of ministry.\nPartnering with churches, schools, & nonprofits to provide facilities in the Frio River Canyon, free of charge. Learn More\nI accepted my first pastorate in 2004 at First Baptist Church in Castroville, TX as a 25-year-old recent seminary graduate. 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Sunday;\nBirthed out of a desire to provide churches with a revolutionary opportunity to reach out to newcomers, strangers, travelers and young people, FindAChurch.com has become the Internet leader in helping thousands of local congregations spread God's Word to today's people using today's technology tools! Within a few short years, FindAChurch.com has grown into a searchable database of over.\nStrongest Religion In The World \"Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms this senseless act of terror on. two mosques in Christchurch are a \"brutal crime\" that touches people of all religions around the world. In two tweets, At Wits, the subject is the second strongest subject, after mining and mineral engineering, where Wits ranks as the 15th best university in the world for that subject. in the country theological. Christ The Good Shepherd Ukrainian Catholic Church Good Shepherd ANCC is\nMass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Santa Theresa Catholic Church. Interment will follow in. Corina Cavazos and husband John of San Antonio, Stella.\nShe was of the Christian faith. 2019 at the Spirit of Life Church in Boxelder TX. Betty is survived by two sons; Ken Webb (Audrey) of San Antonio, Steve Webb (Alice) of Tawakoni, two daughters.\nPopulation Of Germany By Religion In contrast to Germany, the USA has long perceived religion as. Finally, a further 5 to 7% of the German population belong to other religious communities and other groups with a particular. Muslims are a relatively small minority in Europe, making up roughly 5% of the population. However, in some countries, such as France and Sweden, the Muslim share of the population is higher. Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life \u2022 Mapping\nLast summer, the college entered into a partnership with San Antonio-based cloud-management. but the mall rents out space to 24 separate Christian congregations that couldn't otherwise afford their.\nReady to Serve? For more information about opportunities listed here, contact the church office \u2013 [email protected] or (830) 816-3000 \u2013 and they will connect you with the appropriate elder or deacon. Adult Connections \u2013 Responsible for Christian education activities for adults Join an adult Sunday school class or weekday small group.\nRick Perry's clamorous and controversial day of prayer Saturday, Reliant Stadium still stood, the governor was still that and nothing more, and some 30,000 Christian. Cornerstone Church,\nOn September 13, 1941, Grace was united in marriage to George Verhaeghe at St. Mary's Church in Racine. Ann T. Knoebel of San Antonio, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, George on April.\nwww.biblebb.com\u2014\u2013 www.gospelgems.com: Finding a Good Church As a result of a many emails, concerning the very difficult process of finding a \"good church,\" I have added a section to our website (Bible Bulletin Board), which is a listing of churches, that visitors to our site have recommended as Christ-honoring, Biblically-based fellowships, in their area.\nTears marked rejection and anger for a local family who says their stepdaughter was denied enrollment by Cornerstone Christian. San Antonio, St. Luke's Episcopal School, and TMI Episcopal accept.\n\u2190 Strongest Religion In The World\nGospel Music On Direct Tv \u2192","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"World Music CDs\nMoonlight Benjamin - Siltane\nMoonlight Benjamin describes her music as a blend of voodoo and rock'n'roll.\nBorn in Haiti and living in France, she is both a voodoo priestess and a powerful singer-songwriter with an impressive vocal range. Benjamin sounds thrilling, thoughtful and, at times, downright spooky. Title track Siltane is one of the songs of the year. It starts as a brooding, bluesy Haitian rock ballad and slowly builds, with a controlled power and sense of danger and theatricality that makes her sound like a Caribbean Patti Smith.\nHer mother died giving birth to her, and Benjamin was brought up singing hymns in a church orphanage. Later, in Port-au-Prince, she met voodoo musicians and listened to western rock, then moved to France, where she studied jazz. In 2009, she travelled back to Haiti for a voodoo initiation. As a musician, she experimented with different styles before settling on the current lineup of a Haitian bass player and percussionist, a rock drummer and guitarist Matthis Pascaud, who transforms her songs with his powerful riffs.\nThere's one traditional track, Simbi, paying tribute to a water spirit; and there's one ballad, M\u00e8t Agwe, to show she can also handle quieter songs. For the most part, though, this is an album of no-nonsense Haitian blues-rock, with stories of the voodoo spirit world or life in Port-au-Prince mixed in with lyrics by Haitian writers. All of it is dominated by Benjamin's exhilarating voice.\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/music\/2018\/nov\/30\/moonlight-benjamin-siltane-review-no-nonsense-haitian-blues-rock\nBrand Ma Case\nBill Laswell - Kauai: The Arch of Heaven\nBebel Gilberto - Bebel Gilberto\nLuiz Bonfa - Solo in Rio 1959\nVarious Artists - Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story\nVarious Artists \/ Mulatu Astatke - Ethiopiques Vol\nVarious Artists - Studio One: Lovers Rock\nLuiz Bonfa - Le Roi de la Bossa Nova\nBlick Bassy - 1958","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Yup Tab\nObama's First Weekly Address: Weatherization Assistance Program to Receive Aid\nby yup tab\nIn his first weekly address, President Obama spoke about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan as a means of 'jump-starting' the economy. One of the numerous areas targeted by the plan is the federal Weatherization Assistance Program.\nOn its website, the Department of Energy explains that the current weatherization program is only allotted a set amount of funding each year, and this can result in approved families being put on a waiting list. According to a Weatherization program statement of April 2008, the waiting list was approximately 2 years. Currently, the qualifying income limits vary by state, but are generally 125% or 150% below poverty level.\nThe current estimated expenditure per approved home is $2500. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan proclaims 'at least 2 million homes' will be weatherized, while President Obama declared in his weekly address that it would be 2.5 million homes. This is nearly half the number of families (5.6 million) the agency has helped over the course of 30 years. Presumably, those families already on the 2-year waiting list will be served first. Estimates from the Department of Energy are that each assisted family saves an average of $358 annually in overall utility bills.\nAt a published average cost of $2500 per home that is weatherized under the current program, the bill for the level of assistance proposed by the package will total somewhere between $5 billion to $6.25 billion. The plan calls for 75% of the complete Recovery and Reinvestment package to be 'spent out' within 18 months after its passage.\nPresident Obama delivers Your Weekly Address. January 24, 2009.\nThe White House \u2013 Briefing Room \u2013 The White House Blog\n(Transcript and Video)\nhttp:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/president-obama-delivers-your-weekly-address\/\nRecovery Plan Metrics Report (PDF)\nhttp:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/assets\/Documents\/Recovery_Plan_Metrics_Report_508.pdf\nWritten Weatherization Assistance Program Information Statement \u2013 Signed Florence Preslar, Weatherization Assistant. Mailed April 28, 2008\nHow Do I Apply for Weatherization? \/ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\nU.S. Department of Energy \u2013 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy\nhttp:\/\/apps1.eere.energy.gov\/weatherization\/apply.cfm\nU.S.Department of Energy \u2013 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy\nhttp:\/\/apps1.eere.energy.gov\/weatherization\/\nPennsylvania Medical Assistance: How to Get the Most from Your Medical Assistance for Your Children\nObama Declares Missouri, Tennessee and Oklahoma Home to Disaster Areas; States to Receive Federal Aid\nFinancial Aid: How to Receive it and the Best Types\nFree Funeral Program Templates: How to Design a Funeral or Memorial Program\nBarack Obama's Inaugural Address Not Intended for Future Generations\nObama Inaugural Address Delivered\n\u00a9 2020 Yup Tab \u00b7 Contact \u00b7 Privacy","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"HomeHealthContinuing the fight against Cervical Cancer!\nContinuing the fight against Cervical Cancer!\nNovember 30, 2021 CovaiMail Health Comments Off on Continuing the fight against Cervical Cancer!\nThere are two types of cancer that haunt women specifically, they are Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer. While the former cannot be prevented, the case is not the same for Cervical Cancer.\nThere is a vaccine for it with which cancer can be avoided. Hence medical organizations and stalwarts of the healthcare sector like Rao Hospital in Coimbatore have been continuously creating awareness about it, so that lives could be saved.\nIn India, the data from WHO shows that a woman dies of this disease every eight minutes. In 2018 alone, close to 100,000 new cases were diagnosed in India and 60,000 women died from it. Today, it causes the second-highest cancer-related deaths in Indian women.\nCervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix, and the main cause of this cancer is due to a virus called Human Papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact.\nGynec-oncologists who deal with Cervical cancer say that majority of patients with these cancers come for treatment when the disease has reached its third or fourth stages.\nSo the prevention and early detection aspect need to be conveyed to a larger number of women. If the life-saving vaccine is administered between 11-12 years of age, then the risk of cervical cancer in a woman is cut down to a phenomenal level.\nWhile the HPV vaccination is the first defence against this disease, secondary prevention approaches like screening after 35 years of age will prevent cervical cancer risks.\nEven if a woman is not vaccinated and has crossed the suitable age for vaccination, a pap smear test can help her find whether she is at risk. So timely administration of vaccine and check up after 40 years of age is very much essential for every woman.\nBeing one of the leading women health care providers, Rao Hospital understands the necessity of spreading awareness for Cervical Cancer.\nRecently the hospital announced that their entire team took an oath this year to continue striving to fight cervical cancer by being at the forefront through our community awareness programs for HPV vaccination & preventive screening for early detection of cervical cancer.\nRotary Clubs, many leading hospitals in Coimbatore are creating programs like this, and it is a good sign that Covai is showing the way to others.\nDuring an exclusive interview with The Covai Mail for Doctors Day 2021, Dr.Asha Rao, MD of Rao Hospital & Care emphasized that she feels that there is much work to be done in creating awareness about cancers that affect women. She added that through the Meera Sharadha Foundation, they are engaged in organizing various awareness programs about cancer prevention.\n\u0b95\u0bcb\u0bb5\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b8f\u0b9a\u0bbf\u0baf\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bbf\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0bb8\u0bbf\u0ba9\u0bcd '\u0ba4\u0bbf \u0baa\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bc2\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bbf \u0b83\u0baa\u0bc1\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0bb9\u0bcb\u0bae\u0bcd\u0bb8\u0bcd' \u0ba4\u0bca\u0b9f\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd\nTruecaller upgrades to give new features","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Our Coach\nSkating For The St. James Speedskating Team\nOur skaters skate for the St. James Speedskating team, Northern Virginia's premiere speedskating club welcoming skaters of all abilities and ages. Whether skating for fun or training for the Olympics, The St. James Speedskating team provides internationally recognized coaching in a fun, supportive environment. The team trains both on ice and off at The St. James, the premier brand in sports, wellness and entertainment in the country. The team is dedicated to the development of skaters of all levels and have the option to compete at local, regional, national and international events. In 2018, team member Maame Biney represented the United States at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.\nThe team trains at the conveniently located The St. James sports complex at The St. James, 6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 USA\nPlease email speedskating@thestjames.co or call 703.899.8999 for more information.\nAbout Dominion Speedskating Club\nDominion Speedskating is a non-profit, parent-run, booster organization committed to supporting the development of young skaters in the sport of Speedskating. The Dominion Speedskating Club welcomes interested parents and skaters from the greater Washington DC area to help support and grow this sport. Whether skaters are striving to receive training to compete in the Olympics, at a national level or just a recreational skating for fitness purposes, Dominion Speedskating strives to educate people on the sport of speedskating and expand the opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to discover and grow in this sport. Many of our member-skaters skate for The St. James Speedskating team training on ice and dry-land at St. James Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. If you want schedule time to skate with the team please contact us at 703.899.8999 or at dominionspeedskate@gmail.com\nEmail: dominionspeedskate@gmail.com\nSkateQuest\n1800 Michael Faraday Ct Reston, VA 20190\nSt. James Sports and\nActive Entertainment Center\n6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151\n\u00a92018 Dominion Speedskating\nSite donated by MVAR Media","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Reading Marx in times of COVID-19\nHis writings helps us understand how situations like the pandemic do not affect all sections of the society in the same way, helps frame the quest for a humane and democratic world order\nWritten by D. Raja | May 4, 2020 5:51:55 pm\nGerman philosopher Karl Marx. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)\nWith the help of science, humanity will eventually overcome the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Many theories and philosophies will emerge. Many interpretations will be presented before the people and the governments. But the question is whether the post-COVID 19 world will be the same as before or will it change, whether the capitalist order will become more inhuman and exploitative. Thomas L Friedman has written that \"COVID-19 is a black elephant. It is the logical outcome of our increasingly destructive wars against nature\". The emerging situation is likely to be a matter of much public debate in which Karl Marx and Marxism will occupy centerstage.\n\"All philosophers have interpreted the world in various ways. However, the point is to change it\" Marx wrote in Thesis on Feuerbach. This was the fundamental premise of the philosophical pursuit of Marx and his lifelong companion Friedrich Engels. They analysed human existence, the relationship between human beings and nature and the ways in which production and the reproduction of the human species and the economy take place.\nWhile asserting that \"labour is the source of wealth and prime basic condition for human existence,\" Marx and Engels analysed the dialectics of nature. They pointed out how the harmony among people, land, water and air leads to changes. In Capital, Marx explained that \"labour is in the first place a process in which both man and nature participate\". Marx went on to explain that labour process was nothing but the production process. He showed how labour is the source of wealth and how labour power keeps producing surplus value. In the same work, he explained how under capitalism, surplus value is appropriated by capitalists, who are the owners of the means of production. He also explained how this appropriation of surplus value leads to accumulation of wealth at one pole and the pauperisation of the working people at another. Such inequality is reflected in the miserable working and living conditions of the working people.\nWhile analysing the housing question of the society, especially how the bourgeoisie solves the housing question, Engels pointed out \"the poor districts in which the workers are crowded together are the breeding places of all those epidemics which from time to time afflict out towns. Cholera, typhus, typhoid fever, smallpox and other ravaging diseases spared their germs in the pestilential air and the poisoned water of these working class quarters\". This explains why the poor and the migrant workers of all countries including India are facing unimaginable difficulties and becoming victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nThe developments in the past two decades have forced the capitalists to think of new deals and plans to perpetuate the exploitation of the working classes. Before COVID-19, the world capitalist economy faced a crisis in 2008, when the US economy was confronted with a subprime loan crisis. The current pandemic has pushed the world economic order on to a ventilator.\nThere are many who think that this pandemic is affecting all countries, all communities and all classes in the same way. Therefore, we should first allow the governments to handle it and then fight for our concerns. But that is not right. Capitalists are more clever. In the name of fighting the pandemic, capitalist governments are taking more control in their hands.\nIn India, the BJP-RSS combine is trying to push the country towards a theocratic fascist state. Left and secular democratic forces have intensified efforts to channelise the anger of the working people against this capitalist and fascist political order, which has put the lives of millions of common people at stake by denying them their rights.\nThe lies and failures of the government have to be exposed. Capitalism uses religion as a tool to make people fight each other but the millions of people will understand the heinous design of communal-fascist rulers, and not allow them to divide society further. When Marx looked at the Indian social structure, he understood the place of caste in it. His writings after the Taiping Rebellion in China, Sepoy Mutiny in India (India's first war of independence) and Black Resistance in America made him talk about the urgent need of a democratic revolution in India. Marx's term \"democratic revolution\" holds possibilities for the abolition of the caste system.\nIn the philosophical pursuit for a new world, Marxism emerged as a revolutionary theory and science. The three integral components of Marxism, as Lenin pointed, out are one, the philosophy of dialectical materialism (historical materialism), two, the theory of surplus value and three, the doctrine of class struggle as the motive force of History.\nThe future is going to witness intense class struggles for political power so that a new social order emerges in which the state shall ensure housing, healthcare, education and all means of livelihood to all its citizens, and equality, justice and dignity of all citizens are upheld.\nOn the occasion of the birth anniversary of Karl Marx on May 5 (1818) while paying tributes let the working people advance their struggle to overthrow the capitalist society and to liberate from the chains of oppression and exploitation.\nThe writer is general secretary, CPI\nD. RajaThe writer is national secretary, CPI, and Rajya Sabha MP.... read more\nThe secular, inclusive character of the country is under threat\nNew farm laws will impoverish rural India, eventually lead to collapse of PDS\nDecember 6: A clash of ideologies","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Home > Player Profiles > Luka Modric: Dancing With The Devils From Zadar to Madrid.\nLuka Modric: Dancing With The Devils From Zadar to Madrid.\nby Sayan Chatterjee - September 4, 2018 October 2, 2019\n\"30th August 2018, MONACO \u2014 Croatia captain Luka Modric has been voted the best player in Europe last season, edging former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah for the UEFA award\"\nA usual smile was painted on the Cruyffesque face as he stood with the award in his hand. A smile which signified joy and satisfaction. That heavenly satisfaction human beings feel when they get what they deserve after they have endured everything there is. Life is a war for most of us but Luka Modric survived one, practised in battlefields and avoided plethora of bombs to be where he is today. It was also the smile of a survivor, surrounded by warriors in a different kind of battlefield.\nModric soon after receiving his UEFA Best Player of the Year award\nTwo decades ago, the village where Luka Modric grew up was a war zone. Beside their small wooden house, grenades would rain on the ground, mortars would be shot and most local people were killed mercilessly. Luka Sr., his grandfather, was shot in front of his eyes when he was only six. When the Spanish Media voted him as ' Worst transfer ' back in his early days at the Santiago Bernabeu, they should have known that it was not nearly enough to derange the man who survived unthinkable hardships in his life.\nModric was always skinny, not very physically agile in a contact based sport. When his grandfather was killed, his family escaped death threats and settled into hotels of Zadar as refugees. But Modric's love story with the ball set him apart from the rest despite his weak physique. NK Zadar's chairman was impressed with a skinny little boy kicking the ball around in the hotel lobby and this love affair with the football combined with superior intelligence made a young Modric escape hurdles on and off the pitch.\nHe was always slow and not very athletic. Some argue this can be attributed to the fact that Luka was used to walking very slowly and wisely with his sister in order to avoid land mines when he was young. Hard to imagine isn't it? However, his immaculate first touch coupled with a blend of unique flair and precision on the ball was more than enough to hide the deficiency.\nThe country's biggest club Dinamo Zagreb came calling and Luka's journey to the top was now gathering pace. Modric would develop his craftsmanship and go on to win a few league titles, domestic cups and the Player of the Season award. It was not long before the national team call up came and soon the top dogs of Europe were circling around Dinamo Zagreb for his signature.\nModric had a fine spell at Tottenham before making the switch his switch to Madrid\nAlthough clubs like Arsenal and Barcelona took temporary interest, it was Spurs who gave him the big break under the lights of White Hart Lane. Initially, Modric looked like a fish out of water while playing on the flanks and took his time to find his feet at EPL ( a challenge he would later encounter in the La Liga as well). But the igniting potential and a strong mental fortitude propelled Modric to gift the Spurs faithful some great moments and memories.\nLuka's time at Tottenham helped them cement their place as a team which could challenge anyone despite having no silverware to show for it.\nModric arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu when their midfield trio of Mesut Ozil, Sami Khedira and Xabi Alonso were desperately trying to match the brilliance of their Barcelona counterparts. He was unable to settle and match the fast counter attacking game initially but instead of getting frustrated, Modric fought back with all his might like every time.\nIt was soon after the departure of all three \u2013 Ozil, Alonso and Khedira, Luka began to influence and impact matches with his deft touches, gliding past tackles and bringing calm to the chaotic environment of Santiago Bernabeu. With his partner-in-crime Toni Kroos, Modric became the heartbeat of a Real Madrid side that made history.\nArtwork by Simeon Elson\nMidfielders are often underappreciated because they cannot be judged with mere statistics in an art form like football. Someone like Zinedine Zidane had very few goals and assists to show for his world class performance in the 2006 World Cup. And like most great midfielders, Luka Modric's brilliance lies with his intelligence, too. He knows the exact moment when to release the ball, stop and to glide past defenders. The fact that he does all that with relative ease and elegance makes him one of the best midfielders in our era. For a man who evaded bombs as a teenager, evading tackles comes easy to him.\nIn the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Luka Modric, covered every plate of grass, ran more than most and gave his 200% tirelessly for his team. His smile may not give much away but inside that little frame of the magician, there lies tremendous resilience and hunger to withstand any struggle that comes in his way.\nBut what truly makes him tick? What made him survive every hellhole and end up at the Bernabeu from the Balkan mountains?The will to work hard with dedication and the mental fortitude would be my answer. No sane follower of the beautiful game would bet against Luka Modric. The hardships \u2013 that's what makes him unstoppable. That's what keeps him ticking. That's what makes him great.\nFeature Image via DeviantArt\nModric Spurs image via Cartilage Free Captain\nGraphic Illustration by Simon Elson\nFor more Player Profiles, click here\nTagged Champions League Dinamo Zagreb Luka Modric NK Zadar spurs\nSayan Chatterjee\nhttp:\/\/www.elartedf.com\nFootball Tips Explained\nCardiff vs Arsenal: More than just a win","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"NY Jets couldn't have asked for more from defensive coordinator Gregg Williams this season\nThe defense, run by Gregg Williams, has been one of the few bright spots for the Jets in an otherwise frustrating season.\nNY Jets couldn't have asked for more from defensive coordinator Gregg Williams this season The defense, run by Gregg Williams, has been one of the few bright spots for the Jets in an otherwise frustrating season. Check out this story on lohud.com: https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/jets\/2019\/12\/28\/ny-jets-one-decision-coach-adam-gase-should-praised\/2755194001\/\nAndy Vasquez, NFL writer Published 3:49 p.m. ET Dec. 28, 2019\nORCHARD PARK, N.Y. \u2014 On the day he was introduced as the head coach of the New York Jets, Adam Gase made it clear what he wanted out of his defensive coordinator.\n\"Whoever we bring here \u2026 has got to do a great job of making sure he's really the head coach of the defense,\" Gase said in January. \"And that's what we're looking for.\"\nGase has been questioned and criticized for many of the decisions he's made in his first year as coach of the Jets \u2014 and for good reason. But he should get credit for the one he made a few days after that press conference: hiring Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator and letting him do his thing.\nThe defense has been the brightest spot for the Jets, in what has been an otherwise frustrating season.\nDespite losing several important pieces to injury and having to rotate completely unproven players into the starting lineup at key positions, the Jets have managed to exceed all expectations. And they're not just competent, they've been one of the better defenses in the NFL this season.\nDefensive coordinator Greg Williams and head coach Adam Gase before the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets met in a pre season NFL game at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on August 24, 2019. (Photo: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com-USA Today Network)\nHeading into Sunday's game at Buffalo, the Jets are ranked seventh in total defense (324.1 yards per game) and second in rushing defense (87.9 yards). And they've done it without their starting inside linebackers C.J. Mosley and Avery Williamson, and while playing most of the season without a proven outside cornerback.\nIt's quite an accomplishment, and Williams deserves credit for scheming up the defense in a way to get the most out of everyone on the field. But the attitude he's instilled in the team has been just important.\n\"A lot of people out there are surprised that this group of young men that continue to have to go in and play in injury situations,\" Williams said. \"They rose up and stepped up and somebody believed in them, not only me, their own position coaches. As a whole defensive staff, we've believed in these young men.\"\nWilliams said that something he learned as the head coach of the Redskins more than a decade ago helped him deal with all the adversity the Jets' defense has faced this season. That team was rebuilding and his experienced coaching staff grew frustrated with the talent level midway through the season.\nDec 12, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks onto the field during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports)\n\"I got tired of listening to the coaches tell me what these guys couldn't do,\" Williams said. \"So, I forbid, ever, to have anything come out of your mouth on what these guys can't do, tell me what they can do. Tell me what they can do. We got hired to coach these guys on the things they can do and then we've got to help them on the things they cannot do.\"\nWilliams has struck that balance nicely, as established players like safety Jamal Adams, cornerback Brian Poole and linebacker Jordan Jenkins have continued to improve under his watch. But he's also gotten the most out of unheralded players, like linebackers James Burgess, and Tarell Basham, and cornerbacks Bless Austin and Arthur Maulet.\nAnd he's been given full control by Gase to run the defense the way he wants to. Gase talked earlier this week about just how much control Williams has, and it turns out he wasn't kidding about that whole \"head coach of the defense\" thing.\n\"I hired Gregg Williams for a reason and that was to do exactly what he's been doing and that's putting in the culture we're looking for, the attitude we're looking for, the swagger we're looking for,\" Gase said this week, explaining why he's given Williams authority to bench players if necessary. \"I'm not here to micromanage all the things that happen on a play-to-play basis. If that's the move that they feel like they needed to make, they're always going to get a yes from me. \u2026 I trust these guys. I trust that defensive staff as far as making those right kinds of decisions. If I ever did feel that I needed to step in, then I would.\"\nGase hasn't always so hands-off with the defense. He said that during his three seasons in Miami, he grew more involved as time went on. And give Gase credit, because it doesn't sound as if he has any plans of messing with a good thing if Williams stays around.\nWhich brings us to a potentially big question for the offseason: Will Williams be back in 2020? After the job he did with the defense this season, he could be a potential head-coaching candidate this offseason.\nWilliams, who was the interim coach of the Browns last year but lost out to Freddie Kitchens on the permanent gig, didn't want to focus on that possibility as he prepared for the season finale.\n(Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) (Photo: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)\n\"I love it here,\" Williams said. \"I love it here. This is what we do. Total focus is on this game, this week, Buffalo, everything. This is excellent.\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Chicago: HPS Attorneys Achieve Not Guilty Verdict in First Post-Pandemic, In-Person Jury Trial in Will County\nHPS attorneys David Hall and Krista Luzio secured a not guilty verdict for all defendants in the first post-pandemic, in-person jury trial for the firm and in Will County.\nThe case involved devastating quadriplegic injuries for a 50-year-old practicing podiatrist, an alleged failure to diagnose and treat a stroke and an allegedly negligent misdiagnosis of a rare variant of Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome.\nThe case stems from the plaintiff's visit to an off-site, suburban emergency room with nonspecific symptoms of dizziness, tingling in the extremities, and an uncoordinated walk, which had begun around 18 hours before arrival.\nA stroke code was triggered and canceled because the plaintiff was not a candidate for TPA (clot-busting medication) due to the length of symptom onset.\nA STAT CT scan and MRI were performed in the first hour and read as negative for any signs of acute stroke in the brain.\nThe defendant neurologist was notified of the symptoms and the negative MRI result, and recommended the patient be admitted for a workup of the neurologic deficits.\nOver the next 48 hours, the plaintiff's deficits progressively worsened resulting in paralysis and the need for intubation.\nSix months later, the plaintiff obtained a second opinion from neurologists at a Chicago hospital.\nThe providers performed another MRI of the brain and identified a small bilateral infarction in the medial medulla that corresponded to the plaintiff's bilateral symptoms and deficits.\nThe providers also reviewed the prior MRI of the brain done at the off-site emergency room and were able to identify subtle evidence of the infarct present on the initial imaging.\nIt was undisputed by all sides that the plaintiff had suffered a rare bilateral medial medullary stroke prior to arriving at the off-site emergency room.\nThe plaintiffs' counsels' primary argument was that the providers were negligent in placing too much weight on the MRI and disregarding clear symptoms of stroke.\nThey claimed that the defendants negligently chased an alternative diagnosis of an exceptionally rare condition that did not fit well with the patient's symptoms.\nDue to the inaccurate diagnosis, the defendants failed to give antiplatelet therapy and cholesterol-lowering medication that would have stopped the stroke in progression from extending and worsening.\nPlaintiffs' counsels further argued that IVIG, which carries a risk of clotting, should never have been given.\nThe plaintiff's blood pressure should not have been lowered, because standard stroke therapy includes permissive hypertension to allow greater perfusion to at risk brain tissue.\nThe plaintiffs' counsels further argued that had antiplatelet and cholesterol medications been given, the IVIG been held and the blood pressure been allowed to trend higher, the plaintiff's deficits would have remained mild and he likely would have recovered fully.\nMr. Hall and Ms. Luzio contended for the defense that the care given was timely, appropriate and that the plaintiff's deficits were the result of factors unrelated to defendants' care.\nThey showed that an MRI performed more than 6 hours after onset of symptoms is greater than 95% effective in catching ischemic strokes. Therefore, it was reasonable and good care to consider stroke highly unlikely and to consider alternative diagnoses once the MRI was read as negative at 18 hours post-symptom onset.\nThe progressive, fluctuating neuro deficits were non-specific and consistent with Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome and the patient had areflexia in the lower extremities and other lab work that all supported a Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome variant. Importantly, Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome has a well-recognized treatment that has been shown to reduce the length of ventilator dependency and reduce the overall time of temporary paralysis.\nThe risks of the IVIG therapy given were minor as the drug has been reformulated with modern preparation and administration methods over the last 20 years.\nThe plaintiff's blood pressures were in the high-normal range throughout admission, and the plaintiff never became hypotensive, which is exactly the goal of permissive hypertension in a stroke patient.\nMr. Hall and Ms. Luzio also presented experts to explain that the antiplatelet and cholesterol medications given to stroke patients are given to reduce the risk of future strokes and would not have reversed this plaintiff's stroke in progression. The plaintiff did not experience another stroke and all his deficits were related to the initial brainstem stroke that occurred prior to his arrival at the off-site emergency department.\nIn closing, the plaintiffs' counsels asked for significant damages including $10 million for economic losses and $10+ million for non-economic damages (loss of normal life, emotional distress, pain and suffering etc.). Despite the serious injuries and complex vascular neurology medicine, the jury deliberated for less than one hour before returning their verdict for the defense.\nThis was the first 12-person civil jury trial in Will County since March 2020 and one of the first in-person jury trials in Illinois of this size and scope. HPS was privileged to be able to represent our clients in this court and in person. We were honored to work beside colleagues in the legal professions who showed courage in being willing to return to an in-person trial and navigate new challenges to trying cases. This trial went smoothly due to the efforts and professionalism of the defense and plaintiff's attorneys, the experts, witnesses and all of the court personnel.","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Privacy in Higher Education: A Conversation with Sara Collins\nInnovation in higher education is increasingly fueled by data. From financial aid applications, to online classes, to student success initiatives, college students provide an extraordinary amount of data to schools, companies, and the government. This data provides unprecedented insights into student behavior, and colleges are using it to shape curricula, processes, and services to meet students' needs.\nIn this week's edition of FPF at 10, Sara Collins explains how data continues to transform the higher ed landscape, and why sound privacy practices are needed to ensure a safe, enriching academic experience.\nOur 10th anniversary celebration will be on April 30. RSVP here.\nSara Collins is a Policy Counsel on FPF's Education Privacy Project focused on higher education. While K-12 student privacy is the subject of much proposed legislation and public debate, less attention is focused on higher ed, which Collins hopes to change.\nWhat drew you to the world of higher ed privacy? Which questions were you interested in exploring?\nPrior to joining the Education Privacy Project, I was an attorney at the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid in the Enforcement Office, and prior to that I was the Legal Director at Veterans Education Success. Both of my prior jobs involved analyzing how well colleges were serving their students, and that could only be done with comprehensive and accurate data. Our higher education system is fueled by data, and one persistent question that has shaped my career is, \"How can we use this data to improve students' education experience? \"FPF recognizes that using data can change higher education and make it more beneficial for students, but also wants to answer the question: \"How do we meaningfully protect student data?\"\nWhy is it important to think of college students as a distinct population when it comes to data privacy?\nColleges and universities have massive amounts of data on their students. We don't talk about this enough, but most modern college campuses have turned into miniature smart cities. Not only are schools increasingly using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which depend on data collection, often by third-party vendors, to run efficiently, but the infrastructure of campuses is full of new systems that collect data. When used correctly, this information can assist colleges in determining what capital improvements to make, managing traffic on campus, or improving graduation rates. But school administrators and third-party contractors must be aware of the challenge of collecting that data in a responsible manner and safeguarding it once it is collected. As we move forward, FPF hopes to put out more resources to help both schools and ed tech vendors manage these systems with an eye toward privacy and security.\nHow is FPF helping to provide these resources, and what privacy developments in higher ed will unfold in the next 10 years?\nWe regularly hold student privacy bootcamps for small and startup ed tech companies to provide training on privacy laws, best practices, and advocates' concerns. We also run a higher education privacy working group to explore privacy concerns related to predictive analytics, big data, ethics, and data infrastructure in higher education. FERPA|SHERPA has other resources for higher ed officials, companies, and policymakers.\nAs far as the future is concerned, I imagine we'll see major developments with regards to Title IX proceedings.\nTitle IX proceedings often involve highly sensitive data raising the question of how to balance due process, privacy, and transparency. And with the Department releasing new draft regulations, this conversation will only become more important.\nBeyond Title IX, I think universities, companies, and the government will have to grapple with what privacy is and why it matters. For instance, federal initiatives like FSA Next Generation and the Pell Grant program mandate data collection. However, Federal Student Aid has not provided much transparency into its data collection, use, retention, and destruction practices. In April of 2017, FSA experienced a hack of its online FAFSA tool, which took them months to resolve. The lack of communication from FSA, as well as its cavalier attitude toward the data they collect, have forced students to make the choice of either getting money for their education or safeguarding their data.\nAs universities and colleges continue to grapple with how to best integrate technology in education, they will need to determine how to measure privacy harms, how to centralize administration of their sprawling data collection systems, and, above all, how to harness the potential of new technologies to enrich the lives of students under their care and instruction.\nHigher Ed Archive\nJuly 9, 2019 | Amelia Vance\nEducation, Privacy, Disability Rights, and Civil Rights Groups Send Letter to Florida Governor About Discriminatory Student Database\nApril 5, 2019 | FPF Staff\nFuture of Privacy Forum Releases Policymaker's Guide to Student Data Privacy\nDecember 21, 2018 | FPF Staff\nFPF joins 14 other organizations to urge ED and the FTC to provide guidance on the intersection of COPPA and FERPA\nDecember 20, 2018 | Amelia Vance\nSchool Safety Report Neglects Privacy Concerns\nJuly 12, 2018 | Amelia Vance\nThe Top 10: Student Privacy News (Feb \u2013 July 2018)\nJune 6, 2018 | Amelia Vance\nNew Study on \"the Marketplace for Student Data\"\nEnsuring School Safety While Also Protecting Privacy: FPF Testimony Before the Federal Commission on School Safety\nMay 24, 2018 | Amelia Vance\nDept of Ed: Parents, Not Minor Students, Must Consent to College Admissions Pre-Test Surveys and Data Sharing","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Chinese Eisteddfod reminders\nSBHS: Foundation Years\nSRC of 2008\nAsthma Warning\nMusic Notices\nSBHS Debating\nHealthy homework\nYear 10 Parent Meeting\nAthletics 2008\nCross Country Carnival\nBasketball: Shootin' Hoops\nSBHS Cricket\nCricket Dinner\nYear 7 Parent Group\nRugby Committee meeting summary\nHigh Rugby\nSurviving the HSC- A parent's guide\nSBHS Rowing Committee\nOld Boys Union Life membership by instalments scheme\nCongratulations to Nathan Leong on his selection as a NSW representative to compete in the U-17 National Badminton Championships later this month. Well done to the Road Safety Art Competition top ten entries: Andrew Chan, Andrew Hau, Arthur Wang, Anthony Ho, Austin Ly, Peter Nguyen & Anthony Ho, Jonson Wang, Swei Tang & Ishan Nadkarni, Daniel Park and Kevin Le \/ Arthur Wang.\nI was disappointed to learn that quite a few boys in Year 10 are still wearing the junior tie. Please purchase senior ties and wear them appropriately if you want to be treated as senior students. White shirts with logos are now the official uniform for senior students. All Year 10 boys should be wearing them. I expect all seniors needing a new shirt to buy the correct uniform. All staff members are asked to remind boys of their responsibility to wear correct school uniform.\nDiscussion on proposed uniform changes\nAt a recent Executive Meeting the following proposals in respect of uniform were discussed. The Year 12 jersey is currently able to be worn from the commencement of the Trial HSC. There has been a request for this practice to be allowed earlier. I have no objection to the jerseys being worn from the beginning of Term 3 on the condition that the practice of putting nicknames and cryptic words on the back of them ceases. A full or abbreviated surname of a student would be acceptable. Many delays to the production of the jerseys are caused by staff having to monitor and replace unacceptable words on the backs of jerseys.\nSchool PE uniform on sports days\nGiven the participation rates by students in the sports and training programs provided by the school, it was felt by many Head Teachers that allowing students to wear their PE uniforms on sports days was reasonable. In winter, these uniforms would be complemented by wearing the school tracksuit. Some were concerned about boys abusing the privilege on non sports days; others about seniors not wearing appropriate clothes in the absence of a PE uniform.\nWhite shirt with logo and no tie in terms 1 and 4\nThis proposal was contentious and elicited mixed responses. There were those who argued that ties were oppressive in hot weather, the boys wore them inappropriately loose anyway and that the fashion was anachronistic and breaking down in some societies. Others argued that this was the 'thin end of the wedge', that enforcement of the policy would prove very difficult and that full school uniform all the time was an expectation of our school community. It was felt by some that school staff needed to set a better example in what they wore to work if they were being asked to enforce wearing of school uniform.\nWe are seeking parental and student feedback on these proposals before proceeding to implement any or all of them. Please email me if you have an opinion on these matters.\nYears 7 to 12 students are invited to take part in the annual National Chinese Eisteddfod. Entries close Friday 7 March. Speak to Chinese teachers about it.\nW Zhang\nThe Headmaster\nJoseph Coates, referred to as \"Joey\" by the boys, arrived as Headmaster at Sydney High in January 1884, having previously been Headmaster of Newington College, 1877-1883. Because Newington would not release Coates from his duties until the end of 1883, John Waterhouse, Coates' assistant at Newington, acted as headmaster at Sydney High for the first 3 months. Waterhouse then went on to become the first headmaster of the newly-established Maitland Boys' High School at the beginning of 1884.\nCoates made his reputation as a headmaster in an era when formal qualifications were not yet essential for a career in teaching. This is exemplified by the statement of one of his early pupils at Sydney High:\nWithout any exaggeration, I can say that his gift for teaching was never excelled by any teacher that I have ever been under, either in Sydney or in Edinburgh. Without being perhaps a profound scholar, he possessed to a remarkable degree the gift of passing on everything he knew to his pupils. And how he understood boys!\nBorn at Huddersfield, in Yorkshire, England, on 13 November 1844, the son of a cordwainer (or shoemaker), Coates received his final years of education at an academy called Huddersfield College. As a senior boy, in 1863, he received a gold medal for history, a silver medal for mathematics and a silver medal for second place in classics. He matriculated to London University, but never undertook a course of study at this or at any other university.\nIn 1864, he arrived in Australia and was employed at the newly-established Newington College. During his first stint at Newington, Coates played in the College's sporting teams \u2013 cricket and also Rugby when Newington became the first Australian school to field a Rugby team in 1869.\nIn 1873, he entered the service of the NSW Council of Education and, after a quick succession of appointments to public schools, became Headmaster of the flag-ship Fort Street Public\nSchool in 1876. However, a year later, in 1877, he became Headmaster of Newington College, supervising its move to the new site at Stanmore in 1880. The move to Sydney High, prompted no doubt by a substantial pay rise from \u00a3450 to \u00a3600 per annum, was a significant blow to Newington College which had also lost Coates' assistant, John Waterhouse, to Maitland High School. Coates' personal following at the College was so great that seven of the senior boys transferred with him. These boys, who were much older and larger than the Sydney High School boys, provided a much needed support to the school's early sporting program.\nCoates himself was an inter-colonial cricketer of some ability, and was Captain of the NSW side on numerous occasions. He played 32 matches against England and the other Australian colonies between 1867 and 1880. He is credited with having introduced to NSW the type of bowling known as the \"Yorker\" (named after the County of his birth). His best innings was in 1878 when he made 73 runs and took 11 wickets for 69 runs. One pupil, writing in an 1888 edition of the school magazine, wryly observed that the school's half-holidays always fell \"on a day when there happens to be a cricket match on at the Association Cricket Ground\". Coates himself was one of the original members of that ground, now known as the Sydney Cricket Ground.\nHe was known widely as a \"firm disciplinarian\". The use of such a phrase today cannot adequately describe a violent streak on the part of \"Joey\" that would leave most modern readers distinctly uncomfortable.\nNumerous accounts survive of Coates' discipline. One from an old boy who enrolled in 1884:\nIn those days the punishment was made to fit the crime. It was the daily habit of \"Joey\" to meander round various class rooms - which were separated by big drop baize blinds - and round up the boys like brumbies who were frequently adorning the floor instead of their class, and drive them into \"his room\", there to be well trounced.\nThe worst punishment of all that we boys dreaded was the return to the school on Saturday morning at 9.15 am and to be detained until 11 am, which not only broke our morning but fairly broke our heart\nAnother, from an old boy who enrolled in 1883:\nOn another occasion the Head, good old Joey, caught Os Bell and I (we two were always up to some devilment or other) throwing pens into the ceiling, a favourite pass time, and we were called out together. Joey approached us with that set look of his and his teeth together and bared, and quick as a flash Os got one from that swift left hand on the right ear. I was successful in dodging mine, but, as I turned, the foot scored where the hand had failed, and I received a beauty in the rear.\nOne former colleague recalled:\nThe left arm that had been the terror of many a Victorian batsman in the Interstate games, became a greater terror to erring youth, when the ball became a stick. Coates had some constitutional weakness that worried him a lot, and an occasional excess of wrath under provocation was not unnatural. One morning among those marshalled for the stick was an old offender, who was insolent. Up came that \"dirty\" left, and the open palm caught the culprit fair and square, and lifted him clean off his feet. We are more lady-like now, and less effective.\nThe same accounts go on to state that he was \"very just and fair\", \"a great friend of the boys, and well beloved by all of them\", \"a just and upright man\", and \"a grand, clever, painstaking, lovable man\". Indeed, Coates opened his house, at 24 Moore Park Road, to some of the boys who had enrolled from the country to stay there as boarders. It was in this house that the boarders had Mrs Coates choose between two proposed schemes for the school colours \u2013 \"light blue, dark blue and gold\" or \"chocolate and blue\".\nBy the time the school moved from Castlereagh Street at the beginning of 1892, Coates' health was noticeably deteriorating. He had a distinct limp, the result of muscular paralysis, and was already having trouble in stumping about with the aid of an umbrella. Yet he lived another 5 years, dying shortly after his retirement from the School in 1896, at the age of only 51.\nSchool Student Code of Conduct \u2013 Students travelling on buses must:\nStudents are reminded to:\nThe Sydney Boys High School SRC of 08 has not been in effect for any long period of time, but one thing that can be deduced from this short stretch is that 2008 looks like a very good year. Change was already thick in the air when students across grades 8-12 learnt that their SRC members would be elected through an electronic voting system (which was received incredibly well) in an effort to encourage fairer and more efficient elections. And after only one week after the first meeting, the SRC teacher (Ms Branigan) displayed her mind for efficiency by sending three Year 11 students to a zone SRC meeting.\nA zone SRC is a step up in the hierarchy of Student Representative Councils and is comprised of a variety of schools in our geographical area. This particular meeting was a gathering of the school's in the North-East Zone of Sydney where approximately 10 schools in total were represented. The students chosen to go to this prestigious event were Pat Desmond, David Nam and Nicholas Wong. The SRC will certainly be very grateful to Ms Branigan for her active involvement in sending representatives from Sydney Boys, as the zone SRC meeting included SRC members from a great mix of schools. All three of us were lucky enough to learn a lot about other SRCs and their activities, and how we can learn from each other and ultimately improve our school and our student body. Conversely, it was a great opportunity for Sydney Boys to become more interactive with other schools in our region and to show how our school functions and what we do well. Overall, it was nothing but a positive impact on our SRC and will surely lead to positive results. Sydney Boys' SRC of 2008 is only starting to kick into gear, and we recognize that we have a big year ahead of us. We aspire to become a reliable asset to the school with the help of the student body and know we can realize our dream. Hopefully 08 will be the year for us.\nDavid Nam\nHospital attendances for asthma have tripled!\nFebruary has seen a dramatic rise in the number of school students (aged 5-16 years) attending Accident & Emergency departments across NSW. During the past few weeks the number of asthma-related visits has risen from an average of 25 per day to 75. Statistics show that this phenomenon happens in February\/ March every year, and this year has shown some of the highest numbers seen for some years.\nAlthough asthma affects everyone differently, the very changeable weather could be a factor. People with asthma are very vulnerable to changes in temperature. Stress, the change of environment as children start or move schools, the cocktail of germs, cold and flu viruses that children can pick up once they come together can all trigger an asthma attack.\nGood asthma management every day, along with people knowing what to do in an emergency could significantly reduce the number of children needing to go to hospital with their asthma. Seeing the family GP on a regular basis and getting an up to date written asthma action plan could avoid a deterioration occurring, and at the very least may help recognise the warning signs. It's also vital to take medication as directed, and have a reliever inhaler available at all times, just in case.\nIf you have any questions, or for further information contact Asthma Foundation NSW.\nWebsite: www.asthmansw.org.au\nCabaret Night\nOur Annual Cabaret night will be held on Saturday 29th March 2008 at 7pm in the school's Great Hall. We would like to invite you to come and listen to the wonderful variety of jazz music by our fabulous ensembles. This enjoyable evening showcases our jazz bands performing a wonderful range of music. Please join us for a fantastic night to listen or dance to the swing of the music. There will also be some professional dancers to help those with Two Left Feet. We hope you will be able to attend and take this great opportunity to meet and chat with other parents of music ensemble members, especially our new Year 7 parents.\nPlease bring a plate of nibbles and drinks to share with friends and family.\nTickets can be purchased through the school's main office and once payment is received, please bring the receipt to the music staff for ticket collection.\nPlease complete and return the form below by Wednesday 19th of March 2008 for this fun-filled evening.\nPrice: $10.00 Single $25.00 Family\nCabaret Night Ticket Order\nName of Student: ______________________________ Roll Class: ________________\nNumber of tickets required: ___________ Total cost: ____________\nType of payment (Please tick one):\nCheque____ Cash ____ B\/Card____ M\/Card____ Visa____\nName on Card: _________________________ Expiry Date: __ __ \/ __ __\nCard No. __ __ __ __   __ __ __ __   __ __ __ __   __ __ __ __\nSignature: __________________\nWANT TO JOIN DEBATING in 2008?\nIt's easy. You need to start attending coaching on Friday after school, see below. Collect a registration pack and return the forms accordingly. Join the email list and you are in.\nCHECK YOUR EMAIL - GET IN THE LOOP!\nIf you are NOT ALREADY receiving emails from us about debating each week you need to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and request to be added to the listing. Tell me what Year you are in and if you are a parent or student. Parents, please encourage your sons to check their emails and reply where appropriate. This year communication via email will be of utmost importance.\nSTRUCTURE AND STAFFING in 2008\nDebaters will be referred to as either Juniors (Years 7-9) or Seniors (Years 10-12). Juniors will have a rotating workshop and seminar program to supplement their specific debating coaching, as of Feb 29. I am not teaching at High in 2008, but will continue to administrate and oversee the program. I will coordinate all of the \"external\"\/ Friday night debates and supervise coaching. I am only at school on Friday afternoons but can be contacted via email almost 24 hours a day! Debates held during school time (\"internally\") will be managed by Ms Barry in English.\nCOACHING HAS COMMENCED\nYear Coach Room\n7 Workshops- Kaivan Vaidya\nEllie Bath\nBlaise Davidson\nMel Brooks 603 Senior study 1 606 214\n8 Workshops- Dr Finnie\nAlice Dixon\nRomesh Abeysuriya\nMike Selway 608 212 Senior study 2 607\n9 Workshops- Tanvir Uddin\nMichael Coutts TBC 506 507\n10 Elizabeth Ames\nWill Clegg 401 403\n11 \/12 Sriram Srikumar\nTom Kaldor 404\nAny boy who wishes to Debate this year and is not doing a summer sport which conflicts with coaching should be attending on Friday afternoon.\nAll the juniors are required to have a workbook dedicated to debating this year and BRING it to coaching every week.\nI suggest getting a display book and using loose leave pages to create your own unique file documenting your learning throughout the season.\nMs Jocelyn Brewer\nMIC Debating\nwww.sydneyhigh.org.au\/debating\nThe PDHPE Department has again assessed the physical fitness levels of our junior students. The most important health-related test is the 1.6km run for cardiovascular endurance. Our standard Moore Park West course was used for the assessment.\nAn assessment of 90% or better required a student to run the 1.6km in a time of 6 mins 30 secs, approximately, depending on the age of the student. An assessment of 50% or better, required a time of between 7 and 8 minutes, depending on age. A result of 10% or less means the 1.6km run was completed in a time greater than 9 mins 30 seconds. Each student in Years 7 \u2013 9 should have a copy of their assessment schedule and results for February 2008 in their PDHPE theory books. Parents are encouraged to review their son's results with them.\nThere were some outstanding performances again this semester including:\nArjun Punekar (7M) 6m 08s, Kenny Kuang (7M) 6m 30s, Andreas Purcal (8.4) 6m 08s, Vincent Ye (8.2) 6m 19s, Sam Lane (9.3) 5m 46s, Luke Vlatko (9.1) 5m 52s, Michael Ambrose (10.6) 5m 24s, Brian Kelly (10.4) 5m 35s.\n* Fastest times are held by Year 10 Paul Watzlaff 5m 00s (2003), Year 9 Michael Ambrose 5m 24s (2007), Year 8 Sam Lane 5m 28s (2007) and Kieran Taylor 5m 55s (2005).\n1.6km results for February 2008\nPercentile band No. of students in each percentile band\nYear 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10\n90 \u2013 99 5 4 8 29\n80 \u2013 89 9 8 12 14\n60 \u2013 69 11 10 14 17\n0 \u2013 9 36 34 27 9\nNon-starters 3 11 5 13\nMean results for each year group 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008\nFeb. 05 Oct. 05 Feb. 06 Oct. 06 Feb. 07 Sept. 07 Feb. 08\nYear 10 56% 62% 57% 65% 59% 55% 65%\nYear 9 49% 60% 43% 52% 56% 63% 47%\nIt is our goal to have all Year 10 students by the end of 2009 able to score a minimum of 50% for cardiovascular endurance and run the1.6km in 7 minutes or better.\nG Stein\nHT PDHPE\nAs part of the New South Wales government's Fresh Tastes @ School initiative, our students learn to categorise foods as green, amber and red according to their nutritional value. Green foods are 'everyday foods', such as fruit, vegetables, lean meats and grains. Amber foods provide some nutrients, but can be high in energy (such as a burger). Red foods include food and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and sodium (salt)\nBelow are some ideas from children's health advocacy group The Parents Jury that you can try at home, so that your children can practise healthy eating homework.\nLet your children assemble their own lunch box and ask them to define which foods are green foods, which are amber foods and which are red foods. Then, ask your child to think of healthier alternatives to the amber and red foods, such as replacing sweet biscuits with a healthy muffin, or a pack of chips with some dried apples. By doing this, your child is more likely to eat all their food because they chose it themselves, while reinforcing their nutritional education.\nWhen you're grocery shopping, ask your child to describe the food in the trolley as green, amber or red. For older children, also ask them why the food is classified in that way. Is it high in sugar, or does it contain whole-grains? Is it full of vitamins? By teaching you something, your child is reinforcing their nutritional education and taking an active interest in their household food.\nFor young children, keep a chart of their fruit and veg intake, as well as any treats, to help them monitor their own daily intake. Place a gold star on the chart for every serve of fruit of vegetables they have in a day, and red star for every treat they have. If they achieve two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables a day, and only one treat per day over the course of a week, reward them with a family day out, a new book or toy they have been longing for. Your children will have a better understanding of their food intake when it's recorded and they can take responsibility for achieving a goal.\nRemember to avoid using food as a reward, bribe or show of affection to your children.\nGiving children lollies, sweets and other foods as behaviour rewards teaches them to eat in between set meal and snack times and they can associate eating with fulfilling emotional needs, rather than eating for hunger.\nTo find out more about healthy eating in schools and your state's school nutrition policies, log on to The Parents Jury's 'Back to School with Healthy Food' campaign at http:\/\/www.parentsjury.org.au\/tpj_article.asp?ContentID=back_to_school_campaign_page\nThe Parents Jury is a web-based network of over 3,000 parents who are interested in improving the nutrition and physical activity environments of Australian children. It provides a forum for parents to express their views and to collectively advocate for change on current issues relating to children's nutrition and physical activity.\nMembership is free and open to all parents, grandparents and guardians of children aged 18 years and under. Register online and have your say at www.parentsjury.org.au\nFruity treats make healthy lunches a breeze\nLiving in Australia means we have access to a variety of fresh and delicious fruits which are the perfect addition to any child's lunch box.\nStone fruits like peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots and plums are great for children as they are the right size for small hands and they're ready to eat because they don't require any peeling \u2013 they are the ultimate 'fast food'.\nYou can make other flavoursome fruits fun and easy for kids with some simple preparation:\nMangos and melon pieces can be frozen overnight in a container. Your kids will love you for it on a hot day.\nSome children will devour an apple when it's cored and cut into pieces, but will not touch it whole, so why not prepare the apple before school, with a squirt of lemon juice to stop it going brown. If you keep it in a snap lock bag the fruit will still be fresh enough to eat during morning recess.\nGet your kids eating four fruits at once! Chop their favourites into cubes, and skewer them to make fruit kebabs. Refrigerated overnight in cling wrap, they'll stay fresh and cool in the lunchbox. (Do this only if your kids can be trusted with skewers. Children should always eat while sitting down, never while playing or walking).\nTreat your kids to a gourmet experience. Some fresh berries and a tub of yoghurt can provide lots of fun as they share the dipping delight with friends.\nFor more tips on healthy school lunchboxes and school nutrition policies around Australia, log on to The Parents Jury's 'Back to School with Healthy Food' campaign at http:\/\/www.parentsjury.org.au\/tpj_article.asp?ContentID=back_to_school_campaign_page.\nMembership is free and open to all parents, grandparents and guardians of children aged 18 years and under. Register online and have your say at www.parentsjury.org.au.\nAn Invitation to Year 10 Parents\nThe first meeting of the Year 10 Parent Group will be held on\nThursday, 13th of March at 7:00 pm\nin the Staff Common Room (near the School Office).\nEveryone is welcome and encouraged to attend.\nAt this first meeting we need to appoint parent representatives for Year 10 to the P&C Executive and do some planning for the remainder of the year.\nParent Group meetings are an ideal opportunity to meet other parents in your son's year, raise questions, make suggestions and air any concerns you may have.\nAny specific agenda items may be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before 5 pm Tuesday 11th March.\nPre Season Information for Athletes and their Parents\nThe Athletics season is approaching and the following is intended to assist boys and their families make decisions about participation.\nAll boys should be involved in the School Athletics Carnival held at Sydney Athletic Field (Kensington) on Monday 17th March (all day) and Thursday 20th March (half day).\nSome of the participants at the School Carnival will qualify to compete in the Combined High School (CHS) competitions through Zone, Area and State Carnivals.\nSome boys will choose to participate in the prestigious GPS Athletics competition which begins on Saturday 29th March and concludes with the GPS Athletics Championships on Saturday 10th May.\nGPS Athletics\nThis is easily the best school Athletics competition in Australia. Championship Day attracts a much bigger crowd than professional Grand Prix Carnivals! Athletics has a unique position in the GPS Sporting calendar, as competition occurs between the summer and winter seasons. It is an autumn sport! The season is short, but intense, and the boys involved always seem to enjoy the experience. Boys (and parents) considering Athletics in 2008 should be aware of the following points:\nAthletics does not compete with Soccer and Rugby. Boys are encouraged to do Athletics and another Winter GPS sport.\nAll invitational carnivals are in the afternoon (1 o'clock start) and are at Homebush\nAthletics does not continue as a regular sport after the GPS Championships \u2013 10th May.\nBoys are expected to take some responsibility for their own training outside these times.\nBoys are expected to compete in at least 3 Invitational Carnivals to be eligible for selection in the Championship team.\nBoys are expected to attend all training sessions and compete in at least 3 Invitational Carnivals to be eligible for the student award scheme.\nHigh will host an Invitational this year at Homebush, SIAC NO 1 \u2013 5th April 2008. SBHS Athletics will need 15 parental helper\/officials for the day. If you can help please contact Mr Devlin as soon as possible.\nStudent helpers are needed for all carnivals - student award scheme points apply (see Mr Devlin in the History staffroom).\nAny queries about Athletics will be answered promptly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it\nMr Devlin\nMIC Athletics\nSYDNEY ATHLETICS FIELD, Anzac Parade, Kensington\nProgram of Events\nMonday 17th 2008\nTIME TRACK EVENTS TIME FIELD EVENTS\n8.55am Roll Call 8.55am Roll Call\n9.00am 1500m Finals\n13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs & 17 + yrs 9.00 am 17+ yrs Shot Put\n16 yrs Long Jump\n15 yrs Javelin\n14 yrs Discus\n13 yrs-no event\n12 yrs High Jump\n10.00am 100m Heats\n12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 10.00am 17+ yrs Long Jump\n12 yrs Shot Put\n11.30am 200 m Heats\n12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 11.00am 17+ yrs Javelin\n1.00pm 800 m Heats\n12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 12.00noon 17+ yrs Discus\n16 yrs \u2013no event\n2.00pm 100m Semi-Finals\n12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 1.00pm 17+ yrs \u2013no event\n2.30pm 400m Heat\/Finals\n12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 2.00pm 17+ yrs High Jump\n3.00pm Roll Call 3.00pm Roll Call\nThursday, March 20th 2008\n9.00am Hurdles : Heat\/Finals 12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 9.00 am 17+ yrs Triple Jump\n10.00am 200m Finals 12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs 9.45am 16 yrs Triple Jump\n10.30am Roll Class Shuttle Relays (Time Permitting) 10.30am 15 yrs & under Triple Jump\n11.00am 100 m Finals 12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs\n11.30am House Relay Finals 12 yrs. 13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17+ yrs\n11.55am Presentation of House Shield to winning House Captain\n12.00 noon: Return to school for barbeque and X-Country\nCarnival Rules & Information \u2013 2008\nAims of the Carnival\nPromote maximum student participation\nPromote fair competition between athletes and houses\nPromote a sense of pride in the achievements of fellow athletes and the school community.\nBanned Items & Activities\nNormal school rules apply\nNo footballs or Frisbees on the days of the carnival\nDo not take valuables to this event, as theft at the carnival is a common occurrence\nAthletes are not allowed to run in bare feet\nHouse Rules & Events\nAthletes must come to the carnival in house colours. All athletes must run in house colours. No house colours, no house point. One point will be allocated for each student in house colours.\nHouse captains and vice-captains will be asked to organise their respective houses for formal events during the day.\nPoints will be awarded for the following places: 1st \u2013 10pts, 2nd - 8pts, 3rd - 6 pts, 4th - 4 pts, 5th - 2 pts, 6th and all finishers \u2013 1 pts. Double points for relays\nAge Champions\nThe athlete with the most points in any Age Group will be declared the Age Champion.\nChampion House\nThe house with the most point will be declared the Champion House.\nAn athlete ceases to be under 14 on the 31st December of the year in which he reaches the age of 14 years.\nThe school athletics team to compete at the GPS and CHS competition will be selected on the basis of performances at the school carnival, training sessions and the GPS invitational carnivals.\nLane Draws\nWill be determined by Marshals for all Heats and Heat Finals. Lane draws for Semi-Finals and Finals will be based on times and announced by the Recorders.\n100m Heats\/Semi\/Finals\nThe fastest 16 competitors will contest the Semi-Finals. The Fastest 8 will progress to the finals. No points will be awarded for places in Heats or Semis \u2013 entry points only.\n200m Heats\/Finals\nThe fastest 8 will progress to the Finals. No points will be awarded for placing in the Heats.\n1500m, 800m, 400m Heat\/Finals\nThese will be conducted as Heat Finals. Where there is more than one heat, placing will be determined on times. Athletes are advised to run these races to the clock as Heat speed may vary.\nHouse relays will be conducted as 4\u00d7100m. House captains and vice-captains are asked to organise the house relays well in advance of the scheduled start. Lane draws will be:\nEedy: Lane 5\nFairland: Lane 1\nMackay: Lane 4\nRuby: Lane 3\nSaxby: Lane 6\nTorrington: Lane 2\nZone Selection Criteria\nThe top two athletes from each event will be selected to represent the school at a zone level. The third placed athlete will be on the team as a reserve. Students wishing to represent at the zone carnival in an event not held at the school carnival must submit a time\/distance to the Master in Charge of Athletics for selection. Students may compete in all events selected, but in the event of a full schedule, students may choose to withdraw from some events in order to concentrate on stronger events. In this case, the reserve would take the spot and the fourth place getter at the school carnival would become the reserve.\nAthletics Timetable - 2008\nDates Training sessions for Athletes School Carnival\nAll Term 1, 2008 until the GPS Season Starts Monday\nLunch time in the gym with Jason Tassell (Speed and Endurance Training)\n3.30 - 4.15 pm High Harriers Running Club meet at Moore Park\nLunch time \u2013 Shot Put for Juniors with Mr Codey\nLunch time \u2013 juniors to Moore Park West\nLunch time \u2013 Shot Put for Seniors with Mr Codey\nLunch time \u2013 Seniors to Moore Park West\nMonday March 17th 2008\nSchool Athletics Carnival, SAF (Kensington) (all day)\nThursday March 20th 2008\nSchool Athletics Carnival, SAF (Kensington) (am)\nDates GPS Athletics Season \u2013 Training GPS Carnivals\nWeek 9, Term 1 Monday\n3.30 - 4.30 pm Jason Tassell (Speed and Endurance Training)\nShot Put for Juniors with Mr Codey at lunchtime\n1.15 \u2013 3.00 pm seniors to ESMarks\nShot Put for Seniors with Mr Codey at lunchtime\n1.15 \u2013 3.00 pm juniors to ESMarks\nSaturday March 29th 2008 SJC Invitation Athletics 1.00pm Homebush\nWeek 10, Term 1\nSaturday 5th April 2008 SBHS Invitation Athletics 1.00pm Homebush\nWeek 11, Term 1 Monday\nFirst Week of Holidays Monday\n9.00 \u2013 10.30am Jason Tassell (Speed and Endurance Training)\n10.00am \u2013 12noon Friday 10.00am \u2013 12noon\nSecond Week of Holidays Monday\n10.00am \u2013 12noon\nSaturday April 26th 2008 TKS Invitation Athletics 1.00pm Homebush\nSaturday May 3rd 2008 TSC Invitation Athletics 1.00pm Homebush\nWeek 2, Term 2\n1.15 \u2013 3.00 pm juniors 3.20 - 4.30 pm \u2013 seniors to ESMarks\nThursday May 8th 2008\nAthletics Dinner (Great Hall) 6.30pm\nFriday May 9TH 2008\nGPS Athletics Assembly, Great Hall, 11:30am\nSaturday May 10th 2008\nAAGPS Athletics Championships, SIAC 1 & 2 (Homebush)\nCHS Carnivals\nFriday June 2008\nEastern Suburbs Zone Athletics, Hensley AF (East Gardens) (8:00am - 3:15pm)\nMonday August 2008\nSydney East Area Athletics Carnival, SIAC (Homebush) (pm)\nTuesday August 2008\nEast Area Athletics Carnival, SIAC (Homebush)\nFriday September 8 2008\nCHS Athletics Championships, Homebush\nSydney Boys High School 1.15 - 3.00 pm\nAnnual Cross Country Carnival\nThursday 20th March 2008\nBat & Ball, Mount Steele\nMr Prorellis, Mr Kesting\nYour son will be dismissed earlier than usual on Thursday 20th March 2008\n1.30 pm 17+ & OPENS 3 km 3 Loops\n1.45 pm 16 years 3 km 3 Loops\n2 pm 15 years 3 km 3 Loops\nAfter the Athletics Carnival, students are to walk back to school.\nStudents are to cross the road at lights only\nStay in school grounds, then move over to the venue when the bell rings\nWhen your race is called go to the starting area whether you are running or not.\nNon runners will stay in the starting area until directed to move by the Marshals\nAt the finish you will be given a place ticket If you are in the first 15 places you go to the first 15 table to have your position recorded.\nAll runners to proceed with finish ticket to your house table\nTell the teacher your name roll class and finishing position\nAfter the race you will be dismissed by a teacher\nNON RUNNERS will have their attendance recorded at a separate table\nEveryone attends\nYou must run in shoes\nStay on the course and follow directions from course marshals\nSpectators must stay within 20m of Cleveland St and are not permitted on the course\nWinning house determined by the lowest total of the first ten runners to finish\nTo qualify for the Award scheme you must compete & finish\nTop ten runners will comprise the provisional school team to compete at the zone\nOnly the first 15 places will be timed\nCross Country Champions will be selected from this event (pending the outcome of any appeals that may arise)\nAny MIC ruling is final\nThe School Cross Country is the first qualifying event within the CHS Competition\nThe first 10 runners for each age division will make up the school team for the Eastern Suburbs Zone Carnival\nThe first 10 runners at the Zone Carnival will compete at the Sydney East Regional Carnival and the first 10 runners from Regional Carnival go on to the NSW All Schools Carnival.\nYou are also invited to join the Sydney High GPS Cross Country Team. GPS Cross Country is a Winter Sport and three age divisions ( U14, U16, Opens) compete on Saturday mornings. The season spans across Terms 2 and 3 and involves 11 Saturday morning carnivals. All are welcome to join.\nHigh VS Joeys\nTerm 4 2007 (last time)\n1st LOSS 72-48 S.DONG 18, 11 REB\n2nd WIN 60-48 L.TENG 12\n3rd LOSS 42-30 A.YANG 11\n4th LOSS 43-26 B.YANG 8\n16A Cancelled ------- Poor conditions\n16B WIN 30-17 N.WANG 8\n16C LOSS 27-38 H.TRAN 14\n16D LOSS 7-48 H.ZHUANG 2\n16E LOSS 15-26 H.VI\n15A LOSS 24-37 N.AUTAR 8\n15B LOSS 23-28 K.LU 8\n15C LOSS 12-40 H.TRAN 4\n15D LOSS 20-24 B.DO 6\n15E LOSS 20-44 B.LEO 6\n14A LOSS 44-18 D.LIANG 10\n14B WIN 25-21 J.PARK 6, R.LIN 6\n14C WIN 35-15 A.FENG 8\n14D WIN 19-11 L.ZHAO 6\n14E LOSS 11-37 N.LY 5\n14F LOSS 6-54 TEAM EFFORT\nTerm 1 2008 (this week)\n1st LOSS 81-37 J.MEANEY 10\n2nd LOSS 44-39 P.DU 19\n3rd WIN 37-36 D.PENG 12\n4th LOSS 21-36 J.LAN 10\n7th DRAW 27-27 Z.MANCENIDO 7\n8th WIN 34-22 B.LUNG 10\n16A LOSS 46-39 TEAM EFFORT\n16C WIN 28-26 B.LY 14\n16D LOSS 22-29 S.YUNG 6\n16E LOSS 12-21 H.KARUNAKARAN 5\n15A WIN 69-33 E.NAAR 26,4 ASSIST\n15C LOSS 22-49 D.CHEUNG 16\n15D LOSS 28-9 TEAM EFFORT\n14A LOSS 19-56 D.LIANG 5\n14B WIN 31-18 A.FONG 8\n14C WIN 58-17 TEAM EFFORT\n14E LOSS 12-22 F.LI 5\n14F LOSS 19-25 B.CHAU 13\n13B LOSS 9-46 D.CHEN\n13C LOSS 0-112 TEAM EFFORT\n13D LOSS 2-77 L.ZHU\n13E LOSS 4-62 B.LEUNG\nA Note to 13s Basketball Players\nWhen most of our athletes were in Year 7 they lost by dramatic margins similar to the ones you have been experiencing of late. As you develop through the program you will improve and you will be competitive. Keep your head up and realise that the teams you are playing in most cases have been training for many seasons together. I will be at your sessions with the old boys. We will be working on developing your skills and strategies to reduce the margins.\nB Hayman\nMR HAYMAN'S PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DAVID PENG (3rds)\nDavid can shoot! If he applied himself he could be one of the best scorers in the school. On Saturday he hit a game winning three point shot on the buzzer. I was pleased to see third grade do so well. I encourage all team members to try to represent the school at the highest level they can next season.\nDavid currently averages 13points per game with a field goal % of over 55% which is a very impressive figure even in the NBA! Along with an average of 2 assists and 3 steals.\nBASKETBALL DINNER APPROACHING!\nHigh will be having its 4th Basketball Dinner this year on Friday March the 28th. Students should pay ASAP as there are only 180seats! It costs only $30 per head to be part of this incredible night. Students are urged to attend as the friendships and bonds made through High basketball last a lifetime.\n3rd Grade Match Report Against Shore\nScore: 37-36 (WIN) Top Scorer: David Peng 12pts\nLike most other games on Saturday, High was switched on right after the tip off and pulled away the scores early in the first half. However Shore intensified their game and dragged High's lead back down to 5pts by the end of the first half. The second half saw Shore slowly eat into our lead and gain control of the game, obtaining a lead of 6 at one stage before High got back into its game and pulled it back to 2 with less than 40 seconds to go. With one long swinging sequence, David Peng finally took a 3 point shot using Michael Feng's screen and sunk the winning 3 pointer on the buzzer. It was a great game with Tim handling the ball well and beating Shore's press, Daniel and Jacky getting consecutive steals pressing back on Shore, Alan and Wilson making the crucial moments and of course David for making the win. Good job 3rds.\nAnyone interested to donate to the raffle prizes at the basketball dinner please contact Mrs Tassell on 0411444191.\nRecord footages of your game this season! The best video footage created will be shown at the basketball dinner! Have your team's highlights shown to everyone at the great night's dinner!\nBrought to you by Johny Shih\nThank you to Mr Hayman for all his contributions to basketball and information\nCRICKET DINNER and PRESENTATION of AWARDS - Friday 4th APRIL\nBookings for the Cricket Dinner have now opened and payment is to be made through the School Office. Please ensure that you advise the office that it is to be deposited against the Cricket Dinner account. The cost for the Dinner is Adults $25-00, Students $20-00. Final date for payment for the Dinner is by NO LATER THAN 12 Noon on MONDAY 31st.MARCH 08 to enable the office to process the transactions to provide for pre-payment to the caterers. Arrival time is 6-30pm with dinner commencing at 7-0pm. Presentations will commence prior to Dinner being served and continue throughout the evening.\nMATCH RESULTS and PARTICIPATION\nAs you may be aware my role is to see that teams are properly selected in conjunction with coaches, advertised on our Website and on Saturdays, due to one or two teams being without regular support, I act in the role of manager\/coach and\/or umpire which prevents me from visiting all of our teams as I have in the past. This has occurred as we now field 17 teams (the largest cricket contingent in the AAGPS Competition group) and we in fact could field 3 more teams but do not have the ground facilities and support staff to conduct them. Therefore we have rotation groups in the younger age groups so that teams change regularly each week. As a result of this I must rely on team managers\/team captains or a volunteer parent to submit a Fax or Email me with a Match Report with both team's scores, and the best batting and bowling performances of our players so that they appear in High Notes. However this is not happening regularly with some teams and I would ask all to note this and assist in getting a report to me by NO LATER than Monday evenings. The boys love to see their names in print when they achieve a significant highlight to them on the field. TEAM STATISTICS \u2013 REMINDER\nAll Team Statistics for the season are to be organized and completed by team Managers\/Coaches or Scorers prior to Easter (22 \u2013 25thMarch) and submitted NO LATER than THURSDAY 21st March. Awards will not be available for teams that do not submit stats.\nSCHOOL CRICKET KITS\nAll kits will either be collected by arrangement or can be delivered to the cricket store on the final day of competition on Saturday 15th MARCH 08. ALL MATCH BALLS and PRACTICE BALLS must also be returned as they will be issued for school sports days and team training in Term 4. Our cricket ball cost averages $9000 per season and through people \"souveniring\" a ball, or leaving them around after practising at matches or training we are currently short of balls for sports days. This is a responsibility of all students in the section.\n1stXI HIGH 6\/285 defeated RIVERVIEW 10\/282\nIn a day when High stood tall, the determination, application and self-belief saw us achieve a sound all round performance to convincingly outplay the Riverview XI on their home ground. Our run scorers were Andy Liu (53), Razeen Ahmed (34), Karan Rao (65), Kerrod McPherson (36no), and Kogulan Sriranjan (38no)\nBeginning Day 2 at 0-58, the two openers, Liu and Ahmed continued to build the total. With Andy Liu and Razeen Ahmed being dismissed, High lost two quick wickets (including a run out of Dasith Vithanage who was looking good) and slumped to 4-136. However, when a wicket fell, there seemed to be little panic in the side as the pitch was still very good and the ball not doing a lot. Sensible batting by the middle order of Karan Rao, Nakul Pednekar, Kogulan Sriranjan and Kerrod McPherson ensured that High kept to the plan. Our last wicket fell at 207 and the result did not look in doubt from there with Kerrod McPherson hitting the winning runs. Kogulan Sriranjan played an excellent captain's knock - solid from beginning to end. This was an outstanding run chase which showed maturity, patience and self-belief. We have now defeated St Joseph's and St. Ignatius (Riverview) chasing totals on their home grounds, an achievement in itself. This is evidence of the mental and physical ability of the team. Playing the last game at home v Newington will be a great opportunity for High to finish the season off well.\n2ndXI RIVERVIEW 8\/190 - defeated - HIGH 10\/84 and 10\/44\nIn a forgettable performance High's patched-up 2nd XI meekly succumbed to Riverview through lack of concentration, determination and basic cricket skills. Unfortunately, due to regular line-up changes throughout the season, this team has not been able to establish a core of top order batsmen to allow it to be competitive even though the bowling element has been consistent. A learning process at this level for many who represented in this team.\n3rdXI HIGH v RIVERVIEW\n16As HIGH 0\/0 drew with RIVERVIEW 4\/470\nA fitting result for a High team exposed to an unsportsmanlike approach to the sport and empathy for the members of the Riverview team who were not given the opportunity to participate in the match. However the weather conditions had the final say and the Draw was a just result. 16As (20\/20 game) \u2013 HIGH All out 160 - defeated Riverview - RIVERVIEW All out 146 Having turned up in case their match would be played and prepared to chase down the formidable 470 set the previous week High showed initiative and brokered a fixture with the assistance of the Riverview Sportsmaster on an adjacent pitch. High batted first and put together a challenging total with runs coming from Kishan Perera (57), Daniel Morgan (15) and Nafiz Chowdhury (14) plus sundries. Riverview then batted and were dismissed in their 17th over 14 runs short of the High total. Wicket takers were shared evenly over the whole team with Bill Wang and Daniel Morgan taking catches and Kishan Perera effecting a run-out. Well done to all concerned.\n15As HIGH v RIVERVIEW\nMatch report not submitted.\n14As RIVERVIEW 10\/174 - defeated - HIGH 10\/57 and 10\/209\nAfter being 2 wickets down after 4 overs, the 14As were off to a great start and the wickets kept on coming with Riverview being 4 down in the 12th over. Good bowling continued throughout the day, until a run out shut out Riverview's innings after 46 overs. With 18 overs to be bowled the 14As started well, with 10 from Ahdil Ansareen off the first over. The wickets then fell. At the close of play we were 3 for 35 chasing 175 to win, with T.Connolly 10* and A.Hughes 1* the not out batsman.\nThe highlight of the second day was the magnificent 94 by Sudam Dias. This powerful innings consisted of eight 4s and five sixes he shared a great 96 run partnership with Oliver Kirk whose 53 included seven 4s. This brilliant partnership saved what could have been a very dismal out-right loss for the 14 As. This match was played in great spirits as Sudam was clapped off the field by the St Ignatius boys capping off what was a great match.\nGROUP 2. (One Day fixtures)\n4thXI HIGH v SHORE\nMatch report not submitted\n5thXI and 16Bs\nGames abandoned due to weather\n15Bs HIGH 5\/102 - defeated - SHORE 10\/101\nLosing the toss for the first time in the season, High were sent into field and started off well, restricting Shore to 4 - 52 in the process. The loss of regular wickets didn't get much better for Shore and they were all out for 101. However High's innings started off with a major blow, with one of openers being bowled on the first ball of the innings and a rebuilding phase then steadied the innings. High continued to reduce the Shore total and finally in the 27th over, passed the opposition for the loss of only 5 wickets. Wicket takers were Derek Wei 3-14(5), Ishman Bari 3-22(5), Shanaz Razeen 1-9 (3) and Subhdoh Weeratunge 1-13 (4). Run Scorers were Henry Sit (40n.o), Samuel Lane (21) and Sangeeth Subramaniam (10).\n15Cs HIGH 3\/77 - defeated - SHORE 10\/76\nShore batted first and got off to a reasonable start before the parade of wickets fell regularly throughout the innings with the High Bowlers adding to their final score of all out for 74 with 13 sundries. However the catching and fielding made up for some of the wayward bowling by taking 5 catches and effecting a run-out. High then started the chase and some sensible batting early saw us lose our first wicket at 10 and then 2 wickets fell on 51 before we passed Shore with only 3 wickets down. Wicket takers were Iftiar Khan 3-14(4), Prashan Prabaharan 2-16(5), Casper Price 1-8 (5) and Sean Martin, Peter Tran and Sheikh Siddique each taking one wicket.\n15Ds HIGH v RIVERVIEW\n14Bs, 14Cs and 13Bs\n13As RIVERVIEW 10\/220 - defeated \u2013 HIGH 7\/104\nShore batted first and were 1-66 at the first drinks break due to let-offs by High's fielding and catching but after the break we were unable to sustain the pressure and the Shore lower order had a hit-out culminating in a monster 220 (30 overs). High then batted tenaciously, aptly led by captain Owen Duffy who did not take a backward step in crafting a timely (61). High finished at 7\/104 from their 30 overs, in a fine effort for this young team. Pick of the bowlers was Thilan Subasinghe with 1 -20 (6)\n13Cs SHORE 3\/200 - defeated - HIGH all out 15\nWe won the toss and selected to bowl. Things were looking good with an early wicket to Chris Mao, however a series of dropped catches allowed Shore to blow out the total to 200. Darryl Chan was the pick of the bowlers, bowling good line and length and taking a well deserved wicket. Good bowling performances were shown also by Chris Mao, Ken Huang, Brian He and Danny Vo. There were some instances of good fielding, a great catch taken by Michael Li and a superb piece of fielding by Ricky Chan which led to a run out. Both Jason Zheng and Jason Hu also saved a countless amount of runs with their fielding performances. A big improvement in the field. Well done.\nWe weren't able to build any partnerships with the bat and got out to a good, diligent bowling display by Shore. James Chen and Michael Li batted well together at the top of the order scoring 4 and 2 respectively. Chris Mao chipped in well in the middle order with 3 runs as well as Darryl Chan who looked very solid for an unbeaten 2.\nYear\/Roll Class ____________________________________\nCricket Team _______________________________\nTOTAL Number of adults _______ @ $25 per adult = ________\nTOTAL Number of students _______ @ $20 per adult = ________\nTOTAL $__________________\n__ Vegetarian\n__ Other- Please state ___________________________________________\n__ YES! I can help on the day with setting up the hall, table decorations etc.\nHelper's name and contact details : _________________________________\nEmail address: ______________________________________________________\nPhone numbers: ______________________________________________________\nThe first meeting of the Year 7 Parent Group for 2008 will be held on\nWednesday 12th March from 6:30pm in the Staff Common Room (near the School Office)\nEveryone is welcome and encouraged to attend\nParent Group meetings are an ideal opportunity to meet other parents in your son's Year, raise questions, make suggestions and discuss any concerns you may have.\nIf you have any queries or require any further information please feel free to contact the year 8 parent group at:\nThe first meeting of the SBHS Rugby Committee for 2008 was held on 27\/2\/08. The following is a summary of the meeting:\nPresent: Serdar Bolen, Kel O'Keefe, Christina Chow, Geoff Andrews, Peter Ambrose, Julie Blomberg, Katharine Deacon, Geoff Stein.\nApologies: Paul Koerber\nElection of office bearers for 2008 \u2013 Vice President's position still to be filled. Liz O'Hare will be asked to be the Canteen coordinator (Junior). There is a need for a junior player's parent to fill this role. If anyone is interested in filling this position please get in touch with to G Andrews.\nTreasurer's report - Current account balance is $1454.77. Parking transfer \u2013 There was a request for parking proceeds from 4\/1\/08 ($3978.21) to be transferred to the Committee.\n2008 plan and budget \u2013 Principal is very supportive of rugby and our plan for 2008 in an effort to get three teams per age group.\nPlayer recruitment \u2013 Year meetings to Kick off rugby to be held on Friday 7th March; Try rugby day for Year 7 to be held on14\/3\/08 at McKay; After school touch football for Year 8 and 9 rugby players to be held on 27\/3\/08 at McKay after sport with a BBQ at 5pm.\nCoach recruitment \u2013 Tom Mainprize has joined our junior coaches. Sydney University and ACPE coaching assistance is still being negotiated.\nPlayer leadership roles \u2013 Several senior players are to be identified to take on leadership roles working with the Committee.\nRugby communication \u2013 Newsletters and High Notes Reports \u2013 are to be organised by student leaders.\nGeneral Business \u2013 Future parking dates are 7\/3\/08 and 5\/4\/08. Volunteers are asked to contact K Deacon if they can help. Trial jerseys \u2013 High Rugby Friends website to be put on the back of the jerseys. Multiple DVD burner \u2013 Committee to get quotes for a possible purchase.\nMeeting concluded: 7.25pm. Next meeting: Wed. 26th March 2008, 6pm in Room 901. All parents are welcome to attend.\nTuesday 18th March from 6:30pm in the Staff Common Room (near the School Office)\nMs Gilmore will be our guest speaker\nIf you have any queries or require any further information please feel free to contact me on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it\nI look forward to seeing you there!\nHigh Rugby is racing ahead this year\nmore players and more teams\nexpert coaches and team support\ntop quality training program\nRugby is a safe, free flowing game for players of all sizes, shapes and ability\nenjoyment, skill development and teamwork\nSo get fit, make friends and play the game they play in Heaven!\nKick-off info meetings in Great Hall Friday 7 March\nTry Rugby Days at McKay\nYear 7: Friday 14 March 9.30am-3pm\nYears 8 & 9: Thursday 27 March 1- 6pm\nwith BBQ for players & parents\nFirst Training: Wednesday 26 March\nBe part of 100 years of High Rugby tradition\nMore information in High Rugby Newsletter at www.sydneyboyshigh.com\nEach year Sydney Boys High enters ski and snowboard teams in the NSW Interschool's Snow sports Competition at either Thredbo or Perisher Valley. This year the competition runs from Wednesday 16th July to Saturday 19th July, 2008. (The last week of the school holidays). The team will travel to the mountains together on Monday, 14 July and return to Sydney on Sunday, 20 July. The racing will be at Perisher.\nThe Team will stay together in Jindabyne with at least two supervising teachers. The total cost for the week including travel, accommodation, most meals, lifts tickets and National Park entry will be around $1000. Equipment hire would be an additional cost and is usually arranged prior to the trip through Rebel Sports outlets.\nThe School Teams are open to all students from Years 7 to 12 in a range of skiing and snow boarding disciplines. You do not have to be an Olympic level skier or boarder to enter - just be able to get down the hill safely (!) and as fast as you can and be ready for a fantastic time in the snow representing your school\nInterested boys and parents should contact Mr Jones (History), Mr Fuller (Maths) or parent Committee member Julie Connolly - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - as soon as possible to register your interest if you have not already done so. Further information can also be obtained at the Interschool's Snow sports website at www.interschools.org.au.\nA parent \/ Committee meeting will be held in the Staff Common Room at 7.00 pm on Thursday, 13 March. All interested persons are welcome to attend.\nAll Year 12 parents are invited to a seminar and social evening on Tuesday 11 March in the Great Hall.\n\"Surviving the HSC \u00ac- a parent's guide\" will be presented by Jane Sleeman, a psychologist and school counsellor specialising in stress management.\nThe evening is also a great opportunity to socialise with Year 12 parents and some staff and there will be plenty of drinks and great food to enjoy.\nThe drinks and food will be served from 6:15pm and the presentation will run from 7 to 8:15pm.\nThe cost of the evening is $10 which is payable at the door.\nPlease RSVP by 4 March to Barbara Taylor\nBarbara Taylor & Toni Lindeback\nYear 12 P&C Parent Reps\nRowing Update\nThe rowing season is building to a climax. The senior crews travelled to SIRC last week for racing on the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Olympic course. The crews all performed creditably rowing up to their best.\nThe first VIII had an improved effort and were with the field at the end.\nThe second VIII confirmed their domination over Cranbrook.\nThe IVs kept plugging away against talented opposition.\nUnfortunately the Year 10 second VIII could not start due to sickness.\nThe Year 10 first VIII had one of their best rows of the season but will have to find something extra to finish ahead of other crews with the outstanding performance of all schools in this event.\nThe Head of the River, Wednesday 19th March, is fast approaching with the Riverview Gold Cup on Saturday 15th March. These are the final exciting GPS regattas of the season and our crews will appreciate family and friends attending and showing support.\nOn Wednesday 12th March is the annual Boatshed Dinner held in the Great Hall. It is a special evening with a formal introduction of our crews for this season, but also a great opportunity to socialise and show support for the boys in the lead up to the Head of the River. It is also an opportunity for the crews to thank their coaches, who have devoted care, time and energy into the High rowing program.\nAll the crews have put in a lot of training and commitment, and even though our results mostly don't reflect the effort, it is important for the boys to know we support them and are proud of their efforts. The boys certainly appreciate parents attending all rowing events.\nJulie Blomberg\nPresident Rowing Committee\nThe Sydney High School Old Boys' Union (the OBU) was founded in 1892. Over the past 115 years, it has fostered and continued the friendships formed by students while at school and through this fellowship contributed something of value to the School's corporate spirit and well being.\nMembership of the OBU will provide a lifetime of professional, social, sporting and academic connections with Sydney High, its network of old boys, and the alumni of other GPS schools.\nLife membership can be secured by the payment of six small annual contributions throughout the passage from Year 7 to Year 12. Instalments are currently set at $44.\nIf, for some reason, all six payments have not been made by the time of leaving, the OBU will contact you and allow a further 12 months to pay any outstanding instalments.\nWe trust that you will see fit to pay this year's instalment towards securing your son's life membership. Those of you who are already part of the scheme will know that the OBU posts copies of its quarterly magazine to all students who take part.\nPlease fill out and return the form below.\nPAYMENT ADVICE (tax invoice)\nSydney High School Old Boys' Union Inc\nStudent's name: _______________________________________ Final year: ______________\nPostal address: __________________________________________________________________\n________________________________________________________ Postcode: _______________\nE-mail Address: __________________________________________________________________\nPayment of $44.00 by :\n_____ Cheque\n_____ Visa\/MasterCard\/Amex\nComplete if paying by credit card:  ______ \/ ______ \/ ______ \/ ______   Expiry Date: __\/__\nName on card:  _______________________________________________________\nSignature:  __________________________________________________________\nPlease return to SHSOBU, PO Box 1546, DARLINGHURST NSW 1300","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Entertainment \/ C-Notes\nThis Just In: Concert Announcements\nPosted By Joe Tone on Tue, Jul 31, 2007 at 10:49 AM\nRyan Adams and the Cardinals rock the Lakewood Civic on Oct. 27.\nThe hits keep comin': 40 new shows this week. Former Mushroomhead frontman J. Mann and dancer Roxxy reunited with the masked assault-metal squad for an old-school show. Alt-country troubador Ryan Adams (not the \"Summer of '69\" guy). Hank Williams III with a heavy metal set. Black metal from King Diamond. Girl metal from Kittie. And the Dropkick Murphys, the band that played the hard-hitting song that rolled over the opening credits of The Departed. And so much more. Read on to get the full line-up ... This Just In: Ryan Adams & the Cardinals: Sat., Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $25\/$35 (LiveNation.com\/Ticketmaster). Lakewood Civic Auditorium. Anuna: Sun., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$49.50 (LiveNation.com or PlayHouseSquare.org). Allen Theatre. Atreyu\/Haste the Day\/It Dies Today: Sun., Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., $19.99. House of Blues. Balkan Beat Box: Mon., Oct. 1, 9 p.m., $12. Grog Shop. David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion)\/All Smiles (Jim Fairchild, ex-Grandaddy): Wed., Oct. 24, 9 p.m., $10 ADV\/$12 DOS. Grog Shop. Cleveland Americana Music Festival: Featuring the Tabloid Twangers, California Speedbag, the Silvertones, Hayshaker Jones, Miss Firecracker, Bobby Lanphier, Bill Crompton, Cleveland Country Band, and others. $5, with barbecue, Sun., Sept. 2. Parish Hall. Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers: Fri., Oct. 5, 9 p.m., $15 ADV\/$17 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. Drive-By Truckers: Wed., Oct. 24, 8 p.m., $18 ADV\/$20 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. Dropkick Murphys: Tue., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Agora Theatre. Dwele\/AB & the Souljourners: Sun., Aug. 12, 8 p.m., $20 ADV\/$22 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. Enter Shakari: Fri., Sept. 7, 6 p.m., $10. Grog Shop. Enslaved\/Arsis: Wed., Nov. 14, 7 p.m., $16 ADV\/$18 DOS. Peabody's. Hank (Williams) III & Assjack\/Those Poor Bastards: Sat., Sept. 22, 9 p.m., $20. Grog Shop. Katatonia\/Scar Symmetry\/Insomnium\/Swallow the Sun: Wed., Sept. 12, 7 p.m., $15 ADV\/$18 DOS. Peabody's. Phil Keaggy & Glass Harp\/the Codetalkers\/Sultans of Bing: Sun., Sept. 2. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. King Diamond\/Kreator\/Leaves Eyes\/Cellador: Thu., April 10, 7 p.m., $30 ADV. Peabody's. Kittie\/It Dies Today\/Bring Me the Horizon\/Blessed by a Broken Heart: Sun., Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Peabody's. Last Comic Standing: Thu., Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., $10-$35 (Tickets.com). Palace Theatre. Jens Lekman: Thu., Nov. 1, 9 p.m., $12. Beachland Ballroom. Lillian Axe: Tue., Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Peabody's. Live: Wed., Aug. 29, 7 p.m., $35. House of Blues. Raul Malo (of the Mavericks): Thu., Oct. 4, 8 p.m., $20 ADV\/$22 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. Anya Marina: Wed., Aug. 15, 9 p.m., $10. The Winchester. Clay McClinton: Wed., Sept. 19, $5. Savannah Bar & Grille. Mushroomhead\/Cold Hand of Christ: Old-school show featuring J. Mann and Roxxy. Fri., Aug. 31, 7 p.m., $20 ADV\/$23 DOS. Peabody's. Mute Math\/Eisley: Thu., Aug. 16, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues. Matt Nathanson: Thu., Sept. 27, 8:30 p.m., $13 ADV\/$15 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. OM\/Daniel Higgs (of Lungfish): Thu., Sept. 13, 9 p.m., $12 ADV\/$15 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. Party of Helicopters: Wed., Aug. 29, 9:30 p.m., $5, 21 and over\/$10, 18-20. Lime Spider. Porcupine Tree: Mon., Oct. 22, 7 p.m., $23. House of Blues. Portia Surreal: Thu., Aug. 30, 10 p.m. Velvet Dog. Tesla: Mon., Sept. 10, 7 p.m., $35. House of Blues. Six\/IRY\/Junket: Thu., Aug. 9, $10. Hi-Fi Concert Club. The Thermals: Fri., Oct. 26, 9 p.m., $12. Beachland Ballroom. Tokyo Rose\/Peachcake\/Driving East\/Made in Canada: Sat., Sept. 22. Agora Ballroom. Twiztid: Thu., Oct. 25, 7 p.m., $20 ADV\/$23 DOS. Peabody's. Two Gallants: Sat., Sept. 30, 9 p.m., $8 ADV\/$10 DOS. Grog Shop. Jennifer Wertz (of Rusted Root)\/Chittlin': Thu., Sept. 6, 9 p.m., $10. Grog Shop. Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd tribute): Fri., Oct. 12, 8 p.m., $16.50. House of Blues. Yellow Man: Tue., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Peabody's. SOLD OUT Jesse Lacey\/Kevin Devine\/Grace Read: Thu., Aug. 9, 9 p.m. Grog Shop. Motion City Soundtrack\/the Forecast\/the Higher\/Sherwood: Mon., Aug. 6. Agora Ballroom.\n\u00ab Warped Tour Week, Part II: Online E\u2026 | Cavs, Ticketmaster Battle Over Scal\u2026 \u00bb\nMore Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog \u00bb\nCavs Give Free Tickets to Fans Who Went to Yesterday's Blizzard Game Because of Lack of Concessions\nOn Topic...\nMore Entertainment \u00bb More C-Notes \u00bb\nMore by Joe Tone\nCleveland Gave Me a Boner (and Almost Killed Me): Wistful and Mostly True Remembrances of a West Coast Transplant Who Fell in Love With Cleveland\nWelcome to a One-Alt-Weekly Town\nRestaurant of the Weekend: Wieners are winners at Buckeye Beer Engine\nLava Lounge Read More\nBistro 185 Read More\nGuarino's Read More","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"CyberQuest\nIn-Q-Tel\nVIDEOS & WHITE PAPERS\nImmersive Wisdom\u00ae\nMike Appelbaum\nImmersive Wisdom Secures Strategic Investment from In-Q-Tel to Scale its Virtual and Augmented Reality Collaboration and Intelligence Platform\nGame-changing software platform allows multiple users to work in immersive real-time geospatial workspaces from anywhere in the world, providing a 3D single pane of glass via virtual reality, augmented reality, touch screen, or mobile device\nDecember 11, 2018 \u2013 Boca Raton, Fla. - Immersive Wisdom, Inc., provider of a next-generation collaboration and real-time intelligence platform for virtual and augmented reality, today announced a strategic partnership with and investment from In-Q-Tel, Inc. (IQT), the not-for-profit strategic investor that identifies and accelerates the development of cutting-edge technologies to support the missions of U.S. government agencies.\nRegardless of their geographic location, Immersive Wisdom enables multiple users to work together in shared virtual workspaces and use live 3D maps, providing instant access to relevant real-time information from any available source. Users can simultaneously visualize, fuse, and act upon sensor inputs, cyber\/network data, IoT feeds, enterprise applications, telemetry, tagged assets, 3D building models, LiDAR, imagery, and UAV footage\/streaming video. This provides an omniscient, collaborative, 3D single pane of glass for complex environments.\nApplications of Immersive Wisdom include Virtual Tactical Operations Centers, Virtual Cyber Security Operations Centers, distributed mission planning, intelligence analysis, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), real-time battlespace situational awareness, smart city decision support, and logistics\/supply-chain intelligence.\n\"Immersive Wisdom is privileged to be a part of the IQT portfolio, and we are grateful to have their validation of the multitude of critical ways that our real-time collaboration workspace and intelligence platform can serve diverse national security missions,\" said Mike Appelbaum, CEO of Immersive Wisdom, Inc. \"Our IQT partnership will help us much more quickly fulfill the broad demand for Immersive Wisdom's software platform.\"\n\"Immersive Wisdom's real-time collaboration platform will dramatically improve how our government partners can operate across a wide-range of areas, including ISR, cyber, and analysis,\" said Megan Anderson, SVP, IQT. \"Allowing multiple users to be anywhere in the world, while still being connected via the same virtual space containing shared maps, video feeds, and real-time data, offers a significant new edge.\"\nAbout Immersive Wisdom\nImmersive Wisdom Inc., based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the creator of the Immersive Wisdom platform, a dynamic Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality-based software platform for real-time collaboration, information analysis, and situational awareness. Immersive Wisdom's platform is available for diverse industries, including Government, Energy (incl. Oil & Gas), Transportation\/Logistics, and Telecommunications. Additional information on Immersive Wisdom's other successes, including our work with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, can be found under the News section at www.immersivewisdom.com.\nImmersive Wisdom is a registered trademark of Immersive Wisdom, Inc.\nAbout In-Q-Tel\nIn-Q-Tel (IQT) is the not-for-profit strategic investor that accelerates the development and delivery of cutting-edge technologies to U.S. government agencies that keep our nation safe. IQT was established in 1999 with a distinct mission: to identify and partner with startup companies developing innovative technologies that protect and preserve our nation's security. Visit www.iqt.org for more information.\nImmersive Wisdom receives high marks from the US Army at CyberQuest 2018 \u2026 \"Performed Brilliantly\u2026\"\nCLICK to request access to our CYBERQUEST 2018 demonstration video\nEntegra Systems and Immersive Wisdom Deliver Virtual Reality to Cyber Quest 2018\nCompanies demonstrate a Virtual Reality-based, multi-user collaborative solution to enhance situational awareness and understanding, battle planning and management, and cyber data analysis, during a multi-week exercise hosted by the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), Cyber Battle Lab (CBL).\nHanover, Maryland \u2013 September 24, 2018 \u2013 Entegra Systems Inc., a leading provider of advanced technology, integration, and analytic solutions and services, and Immersive Wisdom Inc., creator of a leading immersive, collaborative, distributed Virtual and Augmented Reality environment for information analysis and situational understanding, announced today they jointly participated in Cyber Quest 2018, an annual multi-week exercise to evaluate cyber and electronic warfare tactics and technologies hosted by the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Cyber Battle Lab, in Fort Gordon, Georgia. Entegra Systems and Immersive Wisdom's participation included onsite development of a Virtual Tactical Operations Center (VTOC), which captured tactical data during the live exercises and provided real-time updates to the brigade staff to enhance their situational understanding.\nThe Virtual TOC allowed brigade staff to ingest, visualize, analyze, augment, and collaborate upon diverse data sets, including data from both electronic warfare and cyber sensors, and from legacy applications, within a temporal and geospatially-aware Virtual\/Mixed\/Augmented Reality space. Multiple users worked together in a virtual room\/world, standing on maps, surrounded by tactical and other mission-relevant data in an immersive space. Users simultaneously interacted with and analyzed a comprehensive, 3D, real-time view of the battlespace which included sensor feeds, cyber\/network data, collection platforms, tagged assets, imagery, and UAV video.\nThis year's exercise was held June 4 through June 27, 2018, to allow the Cyber Battle Lab to evaluate emerging technologies from government, industry, and academia in a tactical environment against associated Army required capabilities. The exercise outcomes are used to inform the capability definition and doctrine writing efforts, validate concepts, and better understand doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership and education, personnel facilities and policy impacts for those concepts under evaluation. Cyber Quest also served as a risk mitigation event that Army acquisition and capability development proponents can leverage to validate selected candidate's solutions for participation in Army\/Joint exercises and experiments (i.e. Joint Warfighting Assessments (JWA), the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE), the Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE) and Network Integration Experiment (NIE).\n\"Immersive Wisdom and Entegra Systems are partnered to develop groundbreaking solutions which provide enhanced situational understanding, facilitate global collaboration and data visualization, speed analysis of complex data, and inform the decision-making process for our Government customers,\" said Michael Appelbaum, CEO of Immersive Wisdom. \"Cyber Quest provided a unique environment for meaningful collaboration between warfighters and technologists which enabled us to deliver a capability that was tactically useful and offered a view into the future of battle planning and management,\" said Dean Johnson, CEO of Entegra Systems.\n\"Entegra Systems and Immersive Wisdom performed brilliantly during the Cyber Quest 2018 exercise. The team worked hand-in-hand with our soldiers to deliver a highly relevant and meaningful Virtual Reality-based operations center and view of the battlespace. These capabilities could be of great benefit to future U.S. Army forces and should be further explored through other Army experimentation efforts\" said MAJ Jason Broderick, Australian Exchange Officer assigned to the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Cyber Battle Lab, the Technology Integration lead for Cyber Quest 2018.\nFor more information about Immersive Wisdom, Entegra Systems, the Virtual TOC, or other ways our solutions can transform the effectiveness of your mission planning, rehearsal, and management, or intelligence analysis processes, contact the people below.\nAbout Entegra Systems\nEntegra Systems Inc., based in Hanover, Maryland, is an innovative provider of mission-critical solutions and services to U.S. Government Defense and Intelligence customers. Entegra develops integrated solutions for Enhanced Situational Awareness, Operational Planning, Intelligence and Geospatial Analysis, and Cyber and Intelligence Operations. Entegra Systems provides a variety of technical services, including Customer Needs Analysis, Solution Architecture definition, Systems Engineering, Software Development, Product Integration, Ontology and Data Modeling and Specialized Training services. Entegra is also a leading provider of defense, intelligence, and cyber mission services, including SIGINT Development and Analysis, SIGINT Collection, Mission and Collection Management, Intelligence Analysis, Tactical and End-product Reporting, HUMINT Targeting, Operations Planning, and Support, and Social Media Research.\nImmersive Wisdom Inc., based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the creator and producer of the Immersive Wisdom product, a dynamic Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality-based software platform for real-time collaboration, information analysis, and situational awareness. Diverse applications of Immersive Wisdom include:\nInteractive Mission Planning and Execution\nEnhanced Situational Awareness and Decision Support\nCyber Data Analysis\nIntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data analysis and response\nTactical Situational Awareness and Understanding\nUsers in multiple distributed locations may simultaneously collaborate within a single Immersive Wisdom environment (Virtual Reachback.) The Immersive Wisdom software platform is designed to be hardware agnostic, and as such, can support diverse Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality devices. Immersive Wisdom also supports 2D displays, which can be used to interact in real-time with other users in VR\/MR\/AR.\nThe Immersive Wisdom trademark is the exclusive property of Immersive Wisdom, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other Entegra Systems and Immersive Wisdom trademarks, service marks, and logos may be common law marks or are registered or pending registration. All other trademarks mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and are trademarks of (and may be registered trademarks of) their respective companies.\n\u00a9 2018 Entegra Systems Inc. and Immersive Wisdom Inc. All rights reserved.\nLisa Brusio Coster, M.A.\nCoster Communications, Ltd.\nlbcoster@costercommunications.com\nMichael Appelbaum\nImmersive Wisdom Inc.\nmike@immersivewisdom.com\nhttp:\/\/www.immersivewisdom.com\nDean Johnson\nEntegra Systems Inc.\ndean.johnson@entegrasystems.com\nhttp:\/\/www.entegrasystems.com\nImmersive Wisdom demonstrated to U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command\nOriginal Link\nJOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA, UNITED STATES\nPhoto by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell\n633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs\nU.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, command chief of Air Combat Command, use virtual reality technology during a visit to the 363rd Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 5, 2018. Through innovation, the 363rd ISRW uses its analytical capabilities and targeting expertise, to pull meaningful patterns from collected intelligence data to produce made-to-order targeting products for operational and tactical-level warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)\nAir Force: 363d ISRW takes innovation from buzzword to reality\nPhoto By Lori Bultman\nStory by Catherine White\n25th Air Force Public Affairs\nInnovation is no longer just a buzzword; it's a reality (virtually) at the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing.\nSource: https:\/\/www.dvidshub.net\/news\/288261\/363d-isrw-takes-innovation-buzzword-reality\n\u24b8 2017-2018 Immersive Wisdom\u00ae","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}
{"text":"Maya Ernest\nTaylor Swift Announces Second Surprise Album 'evermore'\nTaylor Swift announced today that she would release another album, dropping in just a matter of hours. \"To put it plainly, we just couldn't stop writing songs,\" Swift wrote, describing the record as a companion to July's folklore.\nHer ninth studio album, titled evermore, arrives December 10 at midnight. \"To try and put it more poetically, it feels like we were standing on the edge of the folklorian woods and had a choice: to turn and go back or to travel further into the forest of this music,\" Swift shared on Twitter. \"We chose to wander deeper in.\" She also tweeted that the music video for her single \"willow\" would be released alongside the new album.\nevermore features 15 tracks on the standard album, with two bonus tracks on the deluxe edition. Check out the track list below, which includes features from HAIM, Bon Iver, and The National.\nsurprise album\nTaylor Swift's \"folklore\" Is A Tale Worth Telling\nBritney Spears Will Not Perform Under Her Father's Conservatorship\nIs Clairo an \"Industry Plant?\"","meta":{"redpajama_set_name":"RedPajamaCommonCrawl"}}