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Eileen Chong (politician) | Political career | Political career
Chong joined the Workers' Party (WP) in the second-half of 2024. She currently serves as a volunteer caseworker at Meet-the-People Sessions in Aljunied GRC alongside Member of Parliament (MP) Gerald Giam.
On 17 April 2025, Chong was unveiled as part of a new group of candidates contesting in the 2025 Singaporean general election. During nomination day, she was fielded in the Tampines GRC with incumbent MP Faisal Manap, Michael Thng, Ong Lue Ping and Jimmy Tan against the People's Action Party (PAP), People's Power Party (Singapore) and National Solidarity Party (Singapore).
On Polling Day, the WP narrowly lost the GRC, winning 47.37% of the total votes. This was the second smallest victory margin for the PAP, allowing WP candidates in Tampines GRC to be eligible for a Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP). On 19 May 2025, WP announced that Chong would become a NCMP alongside Jalan Kayu SMC candidate Andre Low. |
Eileen Chong (politician) | Personal life | Personal life
Chong is married. Her interests are cooking and travelling with her pet dog. |
Eileen Chong (politician) | References | References
Category:Living people
Category:Singaporean politicians of Chinese descent
Category:Singaporean Non-constituency Members of Parliament
Category:Workers' Party (Singapore) politicians
Category:Peking University alumni
Category:Yonsei University alumni |
Eileen Chong (politician) | Table of Content | Short description, Early life and education, Career, Political career, Personal life, References |
Steve Hoffman (rugby union) | Infobox rugby biography
| Richard Stephanus Hoffman (2 December 1931 – 15 May 1986) was a South African international rugby union player.
Hoffman was born in the Cape Town suburb of Parow.
A Worcester–based wing three–quarter, Hoffman represented Boland and gained his Springboks call up in 1953. He was one of six changes made to the team for the third Test match against the Wallabies at Durban, taking the place of Chum Ochse on the left wing. The Springboks won the match 18–8 and Hoffman was credited with a try saving tackle on Wallaby Garth Jones. He was nonetheless dropped for the series finale when Ochse made a return. |
Steve Hoffman (rugby union) | See also | See also
List of South Africa national rugby union players |
Steve Hoffman (rugby union) | References | References
Category:1931 births
Category:1986 deaths
Category:South African rugby union players
Category:South Africa international rugby union players
Category:Boland Cavaliers players
Category:Rugby union wings
Category:Rugby union players from Cape Town |
Steve Hoffman (rugby union) | Table of Content | Infobox rugby biography
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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/G. Jagi | [[:G. Jagi]] | :G. Jagi
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Per Olympian historian Paul Tchir at [], the only thing about this subject that we know is his Olympic participation, as not even his first name is currently known. As such, this subject does not meet the WP:SPORTSCRIT. A redirect to Afghanistan at the 1948 Summer Olympics, where the subject is listed, may be a suitable WP:ATD. Let'srun (talk) 00:19, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Sportspeople, Olympics, and Afghanistan. Let'srun (talk) 00:19, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Delete – Since even basic information such as the athlete's given name is missing. Fails in WP:V. Svartner (talk) 05:09, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Delete One of the most ridiculous bios (if you can even call it that) I have ever seen on Wikipedia. Not worth the redirect, just get rid of it.
Shrug02 (talk) 11:13, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Delete. Even though this article appears to be a stub, all we know is that he competed in the Olympics. Even we don’t have his full first name (we only have the letter G). The only source in this article is just his results history. The official Olympics website has the same issue, and OlympStats says we know nothing about him, and that was the only direct mention that popped up on said source with a Ctrl+F word search. And these are the only unadded sources I could find. Clearly not notable. Kaito-san (talk/contribs) 13:04, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Delete Per all the above. I did a google search of him and saw nothing of him that was not from an encyclopedia and results were mostly what appeared (Sorry I am tired, it is around 2:30AM where I am when making this comment) to be some sort of super hero named Jagi with no relation whatsoever to the field hockey player. Servite et contribuere (talk) 16:36, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Redirect to Field hockey at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team squads as that seems to be the most relevant article to his participation. In fact, it already contains everything we know about him. --Metropolitan90 (talk) 01:15, 21 May 2025 (UTC) |
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File:Letter from the Stars-Van Vogt-1949.png | Licensing | Licensing |
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Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | Short description | Cameroon and the United Kingdom established diplomatic relations on 1 February 1960.
Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Economic Partnership Agreement. |
Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | History | History
The UK governed western Cameroon from 1916 to 1961, when it joined the Federal Republic of Cameroon. |
Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | Economic relations | Economic relations
From 4 August 2014 until 30 December 2020, trade between Cameroon and the UK was governed by the Cameroon–European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, while the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union.
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and Cameroon signed the Cameroon–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement on 28 December 2020. The Cameroon–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement is a continuity trade agreement, based on the EU free trade agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 2021. Trade value between Cameroon and the United Kingdom was worth £745 million in 2022. |
Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | Diplomatic missions | Diplomatic missions
Cameroon maintains a high commission in London.
The United Kingdom is accredited to Cameroon through its high commission in Yaoundé. |
Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | See also | See also
British Cameroons
Foreign relations of Cameroon
Foreign relations of the United Kingdom |
Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | References | References
United Kingdom
Category:Bilateral relations of the United Kingdom |
Cameroon–United Kingdom relations | Table of Content | Short description, History, Economic relations, Diplomatic missions, See also, References |
Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation | Short description | The Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation, also known as the John Teel Plantation, is a historic site and former plantation and built in in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, U.S. It represents two major periods in the history of Georgia agricultural, the plantation system, and system of tenant faming. With This site was worked by enslaved people. The Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation complex includes a main plantation house, outbuildings, farm fields, and a cemetery.
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 27, 2004, for the building and landscape architecture, and contribution to African American history. |
Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation | History | History
John Teel, a native of North Carolina, purchased the property in 1836, and built the main house (built ) shortly thereafter. Teel funded the building of the Greek Revival-style house built with the labor of enslaved African Americans, and using lumber from his property, and bricks made in the brickyard near his house. By 1850, he lived with his wife Mary, their nine children, and sixteen enslaved people. He continued to purchase surrounding properties to grow the farm land. The brickyard, farm land, main house, and cemetery were all labored by slaves.
In 1852, Teel sold the plantation to Shadrack and Lucina Crawford. After the American Civil War ended in 1865, the Crawford's turned property from a plantation based on slave labor, to a farm based on the tenant system.
In 1918, the Crawford sold the farm to Robert B. Gaston, who continued farming the land and using the tenant system until his death in 1925. Gaston built the existing outbuilding complex to support the tenant farm operation. In 2004, the Gaston family still owned the property and were actively farming. |
Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation | Cemetery | Cemetery
The "slave cemetery" is known from an oral tradition, and is located in the northwest corner of the property. It is unmarked, and the number of graves is unknown. |
Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation | See also | See also
List of cemeteries in Georgia (U.S. state)
List of plantations in Georgia (U.S. state)
National Register of Historic Places listings in Sumter County, Georgia |
Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation | References | References
Category:African-American history of Georgia (U.S. state)
Category:Greek Revival architecture in Georgia (U.S. state)
Category:Houses completed in 1836
Category:Houses in Sumter County, Georgia
Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state)
Category:National Register of Historic Places in Sumter County, Georgia
Category:Plantations in Georgia (U.S. state)
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Draft:Elen Vis | References | References
Elen Vis
Elen Vis è un rapper e cantautore italiano originario della Calabria, attivo nella scena musicale hip hop a partire dai primi anni 2020. Si è fatto notare per il suo stile diretto e crudo, con testi spesso ispirati alla realtà giovanile del Sud Italia. Tra i suoi brani più noti si annovera Flash (2025), che ha riscosso un buon successo nelle piattaforme digitali.
Biografia
Le informazioni dettagliate sulla vita privata e sugli inizi di carriera di Elen Vis sono ancora limitate. È originario della Calabria, e le sue radici meridionali rappresentano un elemento ricorrente nei suoi testi, spesso intrisi di tematiche legate all’identità, al disagio sociale e al riscatto personale.
Carriera musicale
Elen Vis debutta ufficialmente con una serie di singoli pubblicati sulle principali piattaforme streaming, distinguendosi per una scrittura schietta e un’attitudine underground. Nel 2024 e 2025 pubblica diversi brani tra cui:
• “Flash” (2025): singolo prodotto da Denver e registrato al Tana Studio. Il brano mescola sonorità moderne a un lirismo personale e immediato, accompagnato da un videoclip ufficiale su YouTube.
• “Red” (feat. El Flaco)
• “Calabrian Boy” (feat. SKT)
• “Gelide” (feat. Anestesya)
Il suo stile riflette l’influenza della nuova scuola rap italiana, pur mantenendo una forte identità regionale. L’uso sporadico del dialetto e i riferimenti alla cultura calabrese rafforzano il senso di appartenenza e originalità.
Stile e influenze
Elen Vis si colloca nella nuova ondata di rapper emergenti italiani, fondendo trap, rap classico e sonorità elettroniche. Le sue influenze spaziano dai grandi nomi della scena italiana, come Marracash e Noyz Narcos, fino ad artisti internazionali del panorama urban e drill. |
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Draft:HR Service Delivery | AFC submission |
HR Service Delivery refers to the set of strategies, models, technologies, and processes used by Human Resources (HR) departments to provide services to employees throughout their lifecycle—covering onboarding, benefits, payroll, performance management, and offboarding. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | Overview | Overview
Traditionally, HR services were delivered through face-to-face interactions and manual workflows. As digital transformation accelerates and organizations strive for operational efficiency, many have adopted more automated and technology-driven HR service delivery models.
According to Deloitte’s 2023 Global Human Capital Trends report1, businesses are shifting from traditional HR structures to agile, service-oriented models that enhance the employee experience and reduce administrative overhead. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | Key Components | Key Components |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | 1. HR Shared Services | 1. HR Shared Services
Many enterprises implement HR Shared Services Centers (SSCs) to centralize administrative HR functions and standardize processes across departments or geographies. These centers often support global operations and rely on case management systems, ticketing workflows, and process automation technologies. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | 2. Employee Self-Service Portals | 2. Employee Self-Service Portals
Self-service portals allow employees and managers to perform HR-related tasks without direct HR intervention. Common functionalities include:
Accessing pay statements
Requesting leave
Updating personal information
Tracking onboarding progress
These tools promote efficiency and improve user satisfaction by reducing response times and increasing transparency. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | 3. HR Case Management | 3. HR Case Management
Modern HR departments often adopt case management systems to handle employee inquiries with accountability and service-level tracking. Such platforms ensure consistent service delivery, documentation, and resolution metrics. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | 4. Workflow Automation | 4. Workflow Automation
Organizations frequently use Business Process Management Systems (BPMS) or low-code platforms to automate HR workflows—such as approvals, document generation, and notifications. This increases accuracy and allows HR professionals to focus on strategic tasks. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | Technology Integration | Technology Integration
HR service delivery platforms are typically integrated with:
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Payroll and time-tracking systems
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
According to PwC’s HR Tech Survey2, integration and ease of use are top priorities for organizations aiming to improve service quality and employee engagement. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | Benefits | Benefits
BenefitDescriptionEfficiencyReduces manual workload and processing timeConsistencyStandardizes service across locations and business unitsEmployee ExperienceEnhances accessibility, transparency, and responsivenessComplianceEnsures proper documentation, traceability, and adherence to HR policies |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | Trends and Outlook | Trends and Outlook
AI-powered chatbots for handling initial employee questions
Predictive analytics to anticipate workforce needs and service bottlenecks
Mobile-first platforms supporting remote and hybrid work models
McKinsey & Company estimates that organizations with mature HR service delivery models can reduce HR operating costs by up to 25% while improving employee satisfaction3. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | Examples of Tools | Examples of Tools
Process automation tools like HEFLO are used by organizations to design, execute, and manage HR workflows through visual modeling and automation. These platforms support the digitization of common HR processes such as employee onboarding, leave requests, and policy approvals, ensuring both compliance and efficiency. |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | See also | See also
Human resource management
Shared services center
Business process automation
Employee experience
Case management |
Draft:HR Service Delivery | References | References
Deloitte. (2023). Global Human Capital Trends.
PwC. (2022). HR Tech Survey.
McKinsey & Company. (2021). The New Possible: How HR Can Help Build the Organization of the Future. |
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Draft:Evangelist Addai Emmanuel | '''Addai Emmanuel''' | Addai Emmanuel
A prominent Ghanaian evangelist named Evangelist Addai Emmanuel popular on Facebook and YouTube, based in Forest Park, OH. He is known for his motivational and inspirational messages. Addai has different skills in different career fields ranging from health care to aerospace and engineering, and he is also a pilot. His love for Cincinnati Bengals and FC Cincinnati is the main reason why advises Ghanaian players like Muhammed Kudus to Join the Major League Soccer giants . He flies his family and friends on cross-country and site seeing flights in his own Airplane , and he is always happy to meet new people |
Draft:Evangelist Addai Emmanuel | Early life and education | Early life and education
Addai Emmanuel was born on 18 February 1989 in the Sunyani, Bono Region. He had his Basic education in Goaso SDA, and secondary education at Kumasi High School in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He studied at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, National University (California), Cincinnati State West campus in Ohio, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Florida, USA. His greatest Motivations comes from the works of George Washington and Kwame Nkrumah. |
Draft:Evangelist Addai Emmanuel | Career | Career
thumb|8500 feet above the clouds in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Addai Served in the United States Navy. He worked with Mercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky), University of Cincinnati Health, Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, Kalitta Air, FEAM AERO, Atlas Air, also serving in the United States Army. |
Draft:Evangelist Addai Emmanuel | Aviation Technology | Aviation Technology
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He is a Pilot, holder of the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certifications, Certified Avionics technician through the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies. He is endorsed by the FAA with Inspections Authorizations to conduct 100 hour, and annual Inspections on Certified Aircrafts. He advertised at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to get more people into Aviation. |
Draft:Evangelist Addai Emmanuel | References | References |
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Phillip P. Peterson | Short description | Phillip P. Peterson (officially Peter Bourauel, born 2 March 1977 in Waldbröl)Was liest du:Phillip P. Peterson - seine Bücher is a german science fiction author and engineer. |
Phillip P. Peterson | Life | Life
Phillip P. Peterson studied aeronautics in Aachen until 2003, absolved his Master's studies in Nuclear Applications and worked at the german nuclear reactor Jülich 2 until 2006. His doctoral thesis about radiation damage at ITER was completed in 2010,Phillip P. Peterson , Kurzvita in seinem Autorenblog, online unter raumvektor.de after which he went into research at RWTH Aachen University. From 2012 until 2014, he worked in the management of observation systems of Earth for the German Aerospace Center. While working there, he expanded an idea into his first novel Transport. After becoming a success after its publication in 2014, it motivated him to expand another idea into his second novel Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity. It also became a success after its publication in 2015, subsequently launching his career as a full-time science fiction writer.
Phillip P. Peterson is mostly a self-publishing author, with most of his novels getting copy editing by CreateSpace and being published with Books on Demand with some also being translated in English, all on his own costs.Sternstunde eines Autors : Interview mit Phillip P. Peterson, Gewinner des Kindle Storyteller Awards 2015, abgerufen am 11. März 2019. But some of his novels are also published by publishing companies like Bastei Lübbe and Tor Books.
Phillip P. Peterson lives in Eitorf and is married with a son.Inga Sprünken: Science-Fiction-Romane aus Eitorf, General-Anzeiger vom 5. Januar 2019, abgerufen am 11. März 2019. |
Phillip P. Peterson | Awards | Awards
2016: Kindle Storyteller Award for Paradox.
2016: Nominiation for the Kurd Laßwitz Award for Paradox.
2016: Third place at the Deutscher Science Fiction Preis for Paradox.Deutscher Science Fiction Preis – Preisträger 2016, abgerufen am 11. März 2019.
2021: Third place at the Deutscher Science Fiction Preis for Vakuum.
2024: Fifth place at the Deutscher Science Fiction Preis for Janus. |
Phillip P. Peterson | Bibliography | Bibliography |
Phillip P. Peterson | Transport series | Transport series
Transport, published in 2014, ISBN 978-1-5001-9766-7. An english translation by Jenny Piening, titled Transport, was published on 27 September 2016, ISBN 978-1-5390-6361-2.
Transport 2: Todesflut (literally Death Flood), published in 2016, ISBN 978-3-8482-1511-9. An english translation by Jenny Piening, titled Transport 2: The Flood, was published on 12 September 2017, ISBN 978-1-979092-52-4.
Transport 3: Todeszone (literally Death Zone), published in 2016, ISBN 978-3-7431-1863-8. An english translation by Jenny Piening, titled Transport 3. The Zone, was published on 8 December 2017, ISBN 978-1-981733-35-4.
Transport 4: Mondbeben (english Moonquake), published in 2019, ISBN 978-3-7448-7320-8.
Transport 5: Auslöschung (english Annihilation), published in 2020, ISBN 978-3-7519-2380-4.
Transport 6: Übertransporter (english Overtransporter), published in 2020, ISBN 978-3-7504-9795-5.
Transport 7: Ursprung (english Origin), published in 2020, ISBN 978-3752690149. |
Phillip P. Peterson | Paradox series | Paradox series
Paradox: Am Abgrund der Ewigkeit, published in 2015, ISBN 978-3-404-20843-2. An english translation by Laura Radosh, titled Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity, was published on 19 September 2017, ISBN 978-1-977974-01-3.
Paradox2: Jenseits der Ewigkeit, published in 2017, ISBN 978-3-7460-1655-9. An english translation by Laura Radosh, titled Paradox2: Beyond Eternity, was published on 25 April 2018, ISBN 978-1-71726-753-5.
Paradox3: Ewigkeit, published in 2017, ISBN 978-3-7494-2861-8. An english translation by Laura Radosh, titled Paradox3: Eternity, was published on 9 July 2019, ISBN 978-1079433814. |
Phillip P. Peterson | Separate novels | Separate novels
Flug 39, published in 2017, ISBN 978-3-7460-1148-6.
Das schwarze Schiff, published in 2018, ISBN 978-3-7481-2889-2.
Vakuum, published in 2020, ISBN 978-3-596700-74-5.
Universum, published in 2021, ISBN 978-3-596700-86-8.
Nano: Jede Sekunde zählt, published in 2022, ISBN 978-3-596-70764-5.
Janus, published in 2023, ISBN 978-3-596-70892-5.
Luna, published in 2024, ISBN 978-3-596-70893-2. |
Phillip P. Peterson | Non-fiction | Non-fiction
250 Science-Fiction-Filme von 1902 bis 2016: Eine Reise durch die Welt des utopischen Films, published in 2017, ISBN 978-3-7460-0934-6. |
Phillip P. Peterson | References | References |
Phillip P. Peterson | External links | External links
Website by Phillip P. Peterson (german)
Category:1977 births
Category:21st-century German male writers
Category:21st-century German non-fiction writers
Category:21st-century German novelists |
Phillip P. Peterson | Table of Content | Short description, Life, Awards, Bibliography, Transport series, Paradox series, Separate novels, Non-fiction, References, External links |
Transport (novel) | Short description | Transport is a science-fiction novel by German author Phillip P. Peterson. It was self-published in June 2014 in German by Books on Demand. A translation in English by Jenny Piening was published on 24 September 2016. The novel describes death row inmates being drafted for testing an alien transportation device found on Earth. It was the first novel by Phillip P. Peterson and after reaching the first place among science-fiction novels on Amazon and Audible, launched his career as a writer.
Transport was followed by six sequels. Two of which, Transport: The Flood and Transport: The Zone, were also translated in English. Peterson furthermore announced another planned trilogy of sequels in November 2024. |
Transport (novel) | Plot | Plot
Sitting in death row in the United States, Russell Harris is offered by General Morrow to save his life through participation in a secret project with him only being inaugurated into details after committing. His only hint is the transport to a place possibly worse than hell. Russell agrees and is brought to a military facility in Nevada near Area 51, where he meets nine other death row inmates including Elisa Slayton nicknamed Ellie. During training, both get closer and entrust each other with their reasons for death sentence. Both claim to be innocent and having been victims of miscarriage of justice accusing them of murders they haven't committed. Four weeks later, General Morrow gathers the group to begin the project.
Near the Californian coast, a fully black sphere had been found in the sea. It is obviously of alien origin since its gravitational field is stronger, as to be expected by its mass of 20,000 kilograms as well as its interior radius of 12.50 meters and its exterior radius of 11.60 meters. It not only distorts spacetime, but also causes headache by electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore, it contains a smaller sphere and control apparatuses, which in earlier experiments have been found to transport humans to similar spheres in the universe and are still not understood. Two people have already died by being transported in a vacuum and to a neutron star, but a habitable planetoid has also been reached, on which a colony is now built. All ten death row inmates have to do ten transports each to be granted freedom.
In the first ten transports, five death row inmates die. One is transported on a world like Venus and killed by sulfuric acid, another dies by the radiation of a supernova. Russell is transported into a narrow orbit around a black hole and barely survives. He and the others realize that understanding the sphere will be crucial to survive. One death row inmate even tries to flee unsuccessfully. Russell eventually realizes the headache as a communication attempt by the sphere with more strength indicating more danger and narrowly saves Ellie before being transported to her death. Later after blocking all of his own thoughts, Russell manages to communicate with the sphere, which shows him its origin. Self-replicating nanobots arrived in the Solar System and build twelve spheres before departing again. It reveals that every tenth system in the Milky Way contains alien life, but only humans are an intelligent civilization. Russell asks about the creators and the group is directed to an outpost on an ice planet with the remains of an alien and a drive, which Russell can also read with his mind. It reveals that the creators only reached this world after destroying their own with a singularity without mass. Russell, realizing the danger posed by the technology, punches General Morrow and steals a key to activate a nuclear bomb in their own home base in case enemy forces might steal the sphere.
Five years later, Russell and Ellie have joined the colony on the planetoid and expect their third child. After having destroyed every sphere in the Solar System except that on Venus and Mars, they prepare to finally destroy the latter for the benefit of mankind. |
Transport (novel) | Reception | Reception |
Transport (novel) | Reviews | Reviews
Elizabeth Konkel wrote on Foreword Reviews, that Phillip P. Peterson "crafts a bold narrative that shows that science can simultaneously provide a second chance and be a destructive force." She remarks that the "slow character-led buildup pays off when science elements are introduced" with "each world depicted in the novel is either beautiful or horrific." In general, she concludes: "Transport will appeal to those who love complex science fiction. It shows the good of science, but it also shows how easily it can be corrupted."
Alex Krause writes on the german science fiction website deutsche-science-fiction.de, that Gateway by Frederik Pohl probably served as inspiration for the basic idea, but without the novel being plagiarism. It instead is an impressive first novel from the author. Although both style and characterization are simple, it has no negative effect on the novel, which still entertains. He nonetheless criticizes that the resolution is too old school and thinks, that having resolved less would have been better in using the reader's own phantasy. Some unnamed aspects could also be improved for the future. |
Transport (novel) | Award | Award
Transport won the Kindle Storyteller Award in 2017. |
Transport (novel) | References | References |
Transport (novel) | External links | External links
Website by Phillip P. Peterson (german)
Category:2014 German novels
Category:German science fiction novels
Category:2014 science fiction novels
Category:Hard science fiction |
Transport (novel) | Table of Content | Short description, Plot, Reception, Reviews, Award, References, External links |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | Short description | Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity is a science-fiction novel by German author Phillip P. Peterson. It was published in December 2015 in German by Bastei Lübbe. A translation in English by Laura Radosh was published on 5 October 2017. The novel describes a journey to the outer Solar System after the contact with several space probes broke unexpectedly in the exact same distance.
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity was followed by two sequels, Paradox²: Beyond Eternity and Paradox³: Eternity. |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | Plot | Plot
In the near future, NASA astronaut Ed Walker is on board the ISS. After a failed coupling attempt, he and his crew barely escape back to Earth while the ISS, although scheduled to be crashed down over uninhabited territory anyway, is completely destroyed just like his public image. Meanwhile, PhD student David Holmes witnesses the second Voyager probe losing contact with Earth in the exact same distance as swifter probes prior. Since the Centauri company is now capable to create a fusion reactor fueled by antimatter, a spaceship called Helios shall be sent into the outer Solar System to investigate this mysterious boundary and prepare the long journey to the stars. Ed and David are both chosen for the mission, together with astronauts Wendy Michaels and Grace Cooper, but have to face individual problems: Ed Walker promised his wife Helen that his ISS mission would be his last, but due to the historical breakthrough of the Helios broke and renewed it, causing her to demand a divorce. David struggles with the hard astronaut training and thinks about giving up. Ed motivates him, strengthening the bond between them both.
After launch, multiple argument cause tension, but can be resolved until arrival. It turns out that a gargantuan sphere of self-replicating nanobots encloses the entire Solar System. Any hole is automatically filled again and behind the sphere, lost signals by space probes still arrive although the entire Milky Way is dark. Beyond intergalactic space, half a galaxy is visible, showing the current process of enclosing systems. Initiating contact with the sphere succeeds, which tells them to have been created by a highly advanced alien civilization to stop other civilizations from spreading into the universe, whose original impression was kept to no betray itself too soon. Every single event on Earth has been recorded, and its potential futures are constantly calculated. According to the sphere, a global war on Earth is inevitable and requires annihilating humanity soon. When the crew of the Helios tries to intervene, they are destroyed instead.
On Earth, Helen reads a last letter by Ed when rockets begin appearing in the sky, fully in the dark about the far greater threat. |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | Reception | Reception |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | Reviews | Reviews
Kirkus Review writes, that Phillip P. Peterson "manages to satisfy (albeit in unequal measures at times) sci-fi fans" and that "when the plot finally reaches the unknown void beyond Pluto, the payoff goes into macro-cosmic territory." In general, this is "far more bitter than that scientist/speculator’s ultimate optimism" and "sometimes-stirring space trek tale, with intriguing science and dark matter along the way."
Alex Krause writes on the german science fiction website deutsche-science-fiction.de that the novel is great, despite in general being critical of self-publishing. It is solidly written with spelling, punctuation and storyline being almost perfect and the central idea being new according to his own knowledge. He nonetheless criticizes that the beginning is long and tiring, although it is well written and lifts the author from others. |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | Awards | Awards
Paradox reached the third place of the German Science Fiction Award in 2016Deutscher Science Fiction Preis – Preisträger 2016, abgerufen am 11. März 2019. and was nominated for the Kurd Laßwitz Award in 2016. |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | References | References |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | External links | External links
Website by Phillip P. Peterson (german)
Category:2015 German novels
Category:German science fiction novels
Category:2015 science fiction novels
Category:Hard science fiction |
Paradox: On the Brink of Eternity | Table of Content | Short description, Plot, Reception, Reviews, Awards, References, External links |
Press Council of Ireland | Short description | The Press Council of Ireland is a self-regulatory body that is tasked with maintaining ethical standards and accountability in Irish journalism. Established in 2008, it provides the public with an independent forum for resolving complaints against the press while safeguarding the right to freedom of expression. |
Press Council of Ireland | Overview | Overview
The Press Council of Ireland is an independent body established in 2008 to maintain the professional standards of journalism in Ireland and provide the public with a system of redress for complaints against newspapers, magazines, and online news outlets. Its creation followed recommendations by an independent committee in 2007, which advocated for a self-regulatory system to balance media freedom with accountability. The Council was launched alongside the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and both institutions were later underpinned by the Defamation Act 2009, which formally recognised the Council’s role in resolving complaints as an alternative to legal action.
The Council operates as a self-regulatory body funded entirely by its members, which include all major national newspapers, many local and regional titles, several magazines, and a number of digital-only publishers. It is made up of thirteen members drawn from the public and the media sector, with appointments made by an independent Appointments Committee. This structure is intended to ensure a balance between media expertise and public interest, while maintaining independence from government or corporate control.
Central to the Council’s work is the Code of Practice, which sets out principles that member publications are expected to uphold. These include commitments to truth and accuracy, respect for privacy, protection of sources, and the right of reply. When individuals believe a publication has breached these standards, they can lodge a complaint with the Press Ombudsman. The Ombudsman first attempts to resolve issues through mediation, and where this fails, makes a formal decision. In complex or disputed cases, appeals can be made to the Council itself.
The Press Council does not impose fines or legal sanctions, but it does require publications to publish its decisions in full when complaints are upheld. This form of reputational accountability is seen as the primary form of redress, particularly given the speed and accessibility of the complaints process compared to litigation. The Council’s annual reports often note that only a small number of complaints are ultimately upheld, which is sometimes interpreted as a sign of responsible journalism among member outlets.
In the 2020s, the Council has sought to adapt to changing media habits, particularly the rise of online platforms and independent digital journalism. In 2025, it launched a review of its membership criteria to consider the inclusion of online writers and new media platforms such as Substack, reflecting growing public reliance on non-traditional sources of news. |
Press Council of Ireland | Background to creation | Background to creation
The Press Council of Ireland was established in response to long-standing concerns about the accountability and standards of the Irish press. For decades, Ireland had no formal mechanism to handle complaints about newspapers, and previous proposals for regulation were either ignored or resisted, particularly by media organisations wary of state interference. In the 1980s, trade unions pushed for a press council to improve media coverage of labour issues, but the idea was not pursued. Throughout the 1990s, while there were growing calls for defamation law reform, little progress was made in establishing a regulatory structure.
By the early 2000s, the need for change became more urgent. Irish newspapers, frustrated by what they felt were outdated defamation laws, began advocating for a system of self-regulation as a strategic move to gain government support for legal reform. These discussions, facilitated by a Newspaper Steering Committee and supported by then-Minister for Justice Michael McDowell, led to the creation of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman on 11 January 2008. This voluntary model was recognised in the Defamation Act 2009 and was influenced by regulatory systems in countries like the UK and Sweden, though it was tailored for the Irish context.
The formation of the Press Council was also shaped by broader cultural and economic pressures. Public trust in the media had been declining, and the press faced growing criticism for poor standards and ethical breaches. The Post-2008 Irish economic downturn further intensified the need for the industry to show that it could be accountable and responsive to public concerns. The resulting model aimed to balance press freedom with public interest, using a self-regulatory approach that obliged newspapers to publish decisions against them prominently and unedited, marking a shift in Irish media governance. |
Press Council of Ireland | Code of Practice | Code of Practice
The Code of Practice of the Press Council of Ireland sets out the ethical and professional standards that press members must uphold, balancing freedom of the press with responsibility. It demands truth and accuracy in reporting, clear distinction between fact and comment, and fairness in gathering news without misrepresentation or harassment unless justified by public interest. It protects individuals’ rights to privacy and reputation while allowing for public interest considerations, and requires respect and sensitivity, especially concerning children and those in vulnerable situations. The Code also insists on protecting journalistic sources, fair court reporting, avoiding prejudice or hate speech, and exercising caution in suicide reporting. Finally, it requires member publications to publish decisions by the Press Ombudsman or Council when necessary, ensuring accountability and transparency. |
Press Council of Ireland | Current Council members | Current Council members
Name Category Noeline Blackwell Independent member James Doorley Independent member (Deputy Chair) Alan Dukes Independent member Edith Geraghty Independent member Tim Hinchey Independent member Siobhán Holliman Industry member Bob Hughes Industry member Samantha McCaughren Industry member Sunniva McDonagh Independent member Rory Montgomery Independent member (Chair) Conor O’Donnell Industry member Roddy O’Sullivan Industry member Duan Stokes Industry member |
Press Council of Ireland | Chairs of the Council | Chairs of the Council
The Chair of the Press Council of Ireland leads the independent body. Appointed through an open process, the Chair is responsible for guiding the Council's deliberations, ensuring impartiality in its decision-making, and representing the Council in public affairs. The role is designed to be non-political and independent of the press industry, and is intended to maintain public trust in the regulation of print and online journalism. The Chair serves a fixed term, which may be renewed, but cannot exceed six years in total.
+ Chairs of the Press Council of Ireland Chair Background Term Sources Thomas Noel Mitchell Former Provost of Trinity College Dublin and noted classicist 11 January 2008 – 6 May 2010 Dáithí Ó Ceallaigh Retired diplomat; former Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the European Union 1 August 2010 – 31 August 2016 Seán Donlon Retired diplomat; former Ambassador to the United States and Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs 1 September 2016 – 31 March 2022 Rory Montgomery Retired diplomat; former Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union and Second Secretary General in the Departments of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs 1 April 2022 – present |
Press Council of Ireland | Member publications | Member publications
The Press Council of Ireland counts all of Ireland’s major national newspapers among its members, including The Irish Times, The Irish Independent, The Irish Examiner and Sunday Business Post, as well as tabloids such as The Irish Sun and Irish Mirror. In the 2010s and 2020s, digital publications like The Ditch and Gript have joined, reflecting its broad inclusion of online media. The council also encompasses numerous regional titles as well as magazines such as Village and GCN. |
Press Council of Ireland | References | References
Category:Mass media complaints authorities
Category:Self-regulatory organisations in Ireland
Category:2008 establishments in Ireland
Category:Organizations established in 2008
Category:Consumer organisations in Ireland |
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