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[ "Opinion E-information at risk of discovery\n\nThe ubiquity of electronically stored information, such as email, has created an increased risk that material exempt from discovery due to client legal privilege will not be properly protected, writes Michael Legg.", null, "OPINION: The ubiquity of electronically stored information, such as email, has created an increased risk that material exempt from discovery due to client legal privilege will not be properly protected.\n\nConsequently the cost and burden of performing a comprehensive review to identify privileged documents is significant.\n\nIf the process of discovery, with the necessary inclusion of a privilege review, is to proceed efficiently there must be innovation in the law which allows for the protection of the privilege without exorbitant cost. The High Court's decision last week in a case known as Expense Reduction Analysts Group Pty Ltd v Armstrong Strategic Management and Marketing Pty Limited offers an opportunity for a more streamlined approach to privilege review.\n\nBefore ESI, there was a general expectation that every potentially relevant document would be reviewed for privilege before its discovery. This approach is impossible in many large cases. As a result, it is becoming increasingly necessary for legal practitioners to rely on technology to identify potentially privileged documents. However, available technological solutions are not fool-proof and errors can occur.\n\nThe US introduced Rule 502 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to reduce the burden of a privilege review by encouraging the front-end agreement between the parties as to an accepted review procedure.\n\nAnother arrangement is referred to as a \"claw back\" agreement where the parties agree to produce material in the usual manner without any intention that privilege be waived.\n\nIf a privileged document is inadvertently produced it is returned and cannot be used in the litigation. However, there must be a federal court order endorsing the agreement for the parties to take comfort that such procedures will not result in waiver.\n\nThe Supreme Court's innovation would seem to encourage claw back and quick peek agreements as well as other approaches that sought to promote an efficient privilege review.\n\nThe problem with the Supreme Court approach is that lawyers have been reluctant to use the procedures for fear of losing privilege through waiver.\n\nIn the Expense Reduction case the High Court found that the mistaken disclosure of privileged documents did not raise the prospect of waiver and the documents should have been returned.\n\nThe High Court relied on discovery being subject to regulation by the court - parties have the right to bring proceedings in the court, but \"the conduct of those proceedings is firmly in the hands of the court\".\n\nMoreover, the overriding purpose of facilitating \"the just, quick and cheap resolution of the real issues\" in the dispute applied to the process of discovery.\n\nIt is a small step to go from avoiding satellite litigation when privileged documents are mistakenly disclosed in the discovery process to adopting a privilege review process at the front-end that facilitates the resolution of the real issues in the dispute.\n\nThe High Court's reasoning demonstrates that the Supreme Court has adequate powers to deal with inadvertent disclosure, and is given guidance as to how such an occurrence should be dealt with by reference to the overriding purpose.\n\nFacilitation of an efficient review of privileged documents is clearly a matter for case management.\n\nAustralian courts should require the parties to agree on an approach to privilege review, such as a claw back or quick peek agreement and specify how inadvertent disclosure of privileged documents is to be addressed.\n\nA case management conference with a judge or registrar present may be the best way to facilitate the necessary discussion.\n\nOn the basis of the High Court's reasoning no issue of waiver of privilege should apply as the parties will specify clearly in the without prejudice agreement that they do not intend to waive privilege and further, the agreement is aimed at facilitating an efficient process for claiming privilege so that no inconsistency with the privilege will arise.\n\nAny mistaken provision of a privileged document (by human or machine) can be addressed by agreeing beforehand that confidentiality over the document is to be maintained, no use of the document is permitted and the prompt return of such documents is required.\n\nThe US approach of adopting rules of evidence would seem to be unnecessary as Australian courts' case management powers are sufficient for dealing with the issue. The cost of discovery could be reduced while maintaining the important immunity provided by client legal privilege.\n\nMichael Legg is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation at UNSW." ]

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[ null, "French animator Bruno Collet’s stop-motion short Memorable has been receiving accolades and awards since it debuted at Annecy last June. The powerful short, which is one of the five titles competing for the Best Animated Short Oscar this month, centers on an aging painter and his wife, who are trying to cope with advanced dementia. Collet studied fine arts at the Beaux-Arts in Rennes and has worked as a set designer and director on a number of TV series, films and shorts, including Calypso is Like So (a tribute to Robert Mitchum), Rest in Peace, The Day of Glory, and The Little Dragon, an homage to Bruce Lee. We caught up with the talented artist on the day the Oscar nominations were announced!\n\nCongratulations! How does it feel to be an Oscar nominee?\n\nFor a “Frenchie” like me who directs short films, to be nominated for an Oscar is like breaking into Fort Knox with a hairpin! It’s truly incredible!\n\nWhat was the inspiration for Memorable?\n\nIt was the discovery of the paintings of William Utermohlen: He was an artist who suffered from Alzheimer’s, but continued to portray himself despite battling with the disease. His paintings reveal the slow evolution of his neurological decline. I found it very moving, and it made me think that it was possible to tell this story through the patient’s feelings and point of view.\n\nWhat would you say was the biggest challenge for you through the process of making the short?\n\nHow long did it take to make this project?\n\nIt took about night months: Three months for the construction of the environments and the main characters, three months of shooting (in four stages) and three months of post-production (visual effects, music, etc.)\n\nWhat would you say was the most challenging part of the process?\n\nThe toughest part was giving the puppets a real sense of humanity. The style of animation and the voice cast contributed greatly, but for me, it’s always the eyes that give the characters their depth.\n\nWhat do you hope audiences will get from your work?\n\nI hope it brings them to tears! No, seriously, I hope they will see it for what it really is, which is a love story.\n\nI discovered the magic of stop-motion through the film of Willis O’Brien and Ray Harryhausen, so it is not surprising that my heroes are King-Kong (1933) and Gorgon.\n\nWhen was the first time you realized you wanted to work in animation?\n\nIt was in 1995 that I discovered the world of animation. As a sculptor, I was working in bronze when I was called to make plasticine prototypes. The desire to make films then really seduced me. With its many possibilities, cinema offered me the concrete possibility of building what I had in mind and of really making my dreams come true.\n\nWhat are you plans for the future?I hope direct an animated feature targeting teens and adult audiences, while continuing to make shorts that allow me to have great creative freedom.\n\nWho do you hope to meet at the big Oscar nominees’ luncheon this month?\n\nKirk Douglas, before it’s too late!\n\nYou can watch the short here\n\nMemorable_VFSTA from Vivement Lundi ! on Vimeo.\n\nAnd here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Memorable.\n\nMÉMORABLE le making of from Vivement Lundi ! on Vimeo.", null, null ]

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[ null, "AN OPEN LETTER TO RUSSELL BRAND… FROM A MUSLIM WOMAN\n\nBalancing on the hallowed heights of celebrity probably means that you’re unphased by perfect strangers having strong opinions about whatever you put on the public stage. It’s a bit weird attempting to communicate with you this way, but such are the times, so I will go along with it.\nThis is what I would really like for you to read: a few thoughts from a Muslim woman who has a very rough handle on ‘Brand Russell Brand’ and its evolution over the years. Although I was young back then, I do remember your previous decades of hedonism, leather trousers, and addictions. Since then, your older, mellowed, and thoughtful offerings on the meaning of life and existential realities is something I’ve dipped into every now and then. For the sake of candour, I’ve listened to your insights so many times and have found myself asking, “How is this guy not a Muslim yet?” It honestly baffles me at times.\n\nThis is because in much of your commentary – particularly when you discuss following a spiritual path – you have accessed many of the deeper concepts that underpin worship from an Islamic perspective. What’s interesting, though, is that you present these ruminations without any of the codified terminologies that exist in the Islamic worldview because… you’re not a Muslim, of course. Your last video on prayer had me doing a live internal translation of all the concepts you were talking about. These concepts exist as vast areas of study, practice, and discipline for Muslims. These include when you spoke of focusing intention, being present, actively expressing gratitude, cutting off ego and indulgence, reaching spiritual states by restriction of the material, and so on.\n\nIslam addresses these primordial truths within human beings. These truths aren’t confined to a neat box called “Islam”; they have been understood by people from many faith traditions. In this way, it may not be particularly note-worthy – let alone surprising – that you can reach some of the realisations you discuss. The game-changer for Muslims, however, is our understanding of the Divine. This is what sets Islam apart. Islam is sometimes called a ‘fierce monotheism’ or ‘monotheism 3.0’ as it has superseded the great Abrahamic religious traditions of Christianity and Judaism as a ‘seal’ and ‘perfection’ of their messages.\n\nAs Muslims, we consider Islam a refining and realigning of the human understanding of the Divine. When the sole object worthy of worship shifted from being One God Who is free of any aesthetic appropriations of the human mind, the Qur’ān reaffirmed the incomparable and unadulterated nature of God. Left to our own devices, we’ve sought to make objects of worship of ourselves, our egos, our lifestyle choices, and our abstract aspirations. The ‘fierce monotheism’ of Islam that clawed back the Oneness of God from idolatry, ‘man-in-God and God-in-man’ constructions, and the deified religious clergy of yesterday, is the same monotheism that averts our gaze today away from our internalised idolatry and back to its rightful place: the Creator.\n\nLet us talk about prayer for a minute. Your last video focused on what you felt when you incorporated prayer into your daily practice. It’s something in my daily practice too, and it’s something Muslims do, dare I say, religiously. No doubt, prayer is something universal that exists across all faith (and non-faith) traditions, taking on many different forms. There’s almost always an internal preparation coupled with an outward demonstration. Prayer is the time where the mind, heart, and intellect are synergised in humility and acceptance of the hand of the Divine over us. For this purpose, the prescribed form of prayer in Islam is the crème de la crème of worship experiences.\n\nI’m not sure how much you know about it, but there are endless angles to the Islamic prayer, or salah as it’s known in Arabic. Although it is considered a ‘ritual’, it’s never supposed to be performed ritualistically. The salah is mandated at set points during the day (following the cyclical rhythm of the day and night) and is designed as a ‘pause and pull back’ when we become lost in the hustle and bustle of our lives.\n\nThis is why our prayers are five times a day and why, for a Muslim adult of sound mind, it is a mandatory tenet of faith. It’s the foundation on which all other spiritual practices (fasting, pilgrimage, alms-giving) rest, and it is ultimately the ‘qualifier’ for even attempting a spiritual path. Spirituality in that sense is about the discipline and commitment to a path, one that is often slow and painful. The inner peace, ‘feel-good’ vibes, and groundedness that stem from that may take root immediately or later, but they’re not the aim of the experience; they’re a happy side effect.\n\nFor lives that are now consumed with ever-insidious social media, dysfunctional public discourse, and a toxic political culture, all this noise and fluff is muted out by regularly engaging in prayer. The prayer begins with the prerequisite of a physical ablution, the washing of the self in preparation for the prayer. Ablution clears away the debris of noise that lingers, and mentally signals that a profound re-centring of the self is about to be attempted. The prayer is punctuated throughout the day in order to be a constant pull back- by the scruff of your collar- from the cliff edge of self-imposed ruin, back onto safe ground. After all, you are what you repeatedly do, and this also includes being connected to your purpose.\n\nThen there’s actually standing for the prayer itself. First, we turn to face the Ka’bah in Mecca. The Ka’bah is considered the first house of monotheistic worship ever built by man. All Muslims, no matter the patch of rock they reside on, turn to one unified direction for prayer, like iron filings pulled by the overwhelming magnetic force of Divine truth.\n\nThe first thing we do when we stand for prayer? We raise both our hands to shoulder height in the international symbol of surrender. But we’re not civilians with a bit too much melanin facing a pistol-wielding cop. We stand as we are, unarmed and vulnerable, fully in the safety of our Lord. We declare the infamous “Allahu Akbar” – God is the Greatest. This is a statement of fact, and the benefit is only to ourselves in reaffirming it. God is, at this point especially, greater than the worldly distractions we have left behind.\n\nThe prostration follows next in the prayer. Again, this is something that many faith traditions have in their prayer rituals. However, the Islamic prayer climaxes in the prostration of the full body, with the forehead resting on the ground. This is considered the moment when a human is closest to one’s Lord. At this point, the head throws itself down in absolute surrender to its Lord. In this position, the heart, a vessel carrying spiritual realities, is elevated higher than the head, the crown of the intellect and ego.\n\nThe prayer works on many levels and on many stations; too many to be unpacked here. There are internal preconditions to prayer without which the external acts of prostration remain hollow. These preconditions include sincerity, humility, and presence of heart.\n\nThe prayer times follow the rhythms of nature, from daybreak to nightfall. Winter days means closer and more clustered prayers. Summer brings longer stretches between prayers and shorter nights as we rise for pre-dawn prayers earlier. The Islamic calendar, which marks the months of fasting and pilgrimage, is a lunar one. It follows the physical sighting of the celestial creature of the night sky and therefore ensures that we have an active and ongoing connection to one of the great signs of God’s Creative power. Worship, therefore, is always about being connected – both to the cycles that God has already ordained into motion in our physical world, and within the cycles of our day where we are mandated to return to God no matter what is happening around us. We re-centre and recalibrate ourselves by remembering our purpose, expressing gratitude, and renewing intention and sincerity in our actions. All of this has been covered in your short reflections.\n\nAs a Muslim woman, I have never thought about Islam as a religion. It is simply an open acknowledgement of an irresistible reality around us. It is about how, just as the observable and natural world around us is governed by rhythmic and beautiful Divine laws, our lives can harmonise with nature by surrendering to a framework designed to satiate the inner spiritual yearning and align the outer practical conduct.\n\nIt makes sense then, that Islam is also distinct in that the label itself rests on a verb: ‘to surrender’. The universe and everything it contains is already in this unified surrender, but one reaches the best version of oneself when actively choosing this liberating surrender as a way of life. Though our faith tradition has its significant Prophets and Messengers, our religion is not defined on that singularity like the tri Godhead of Jesus Christ in Christianity or the Buddha in Buddhism. Though there were tribes that received and continued the message of monotheism, our religion is not defined by territory or tribe like the Kingdom of Judah in Judaism. Though we have a geographic reality of where the last of God’s Messengers originated, we are not defined by physical locations like the River Indus from which Hinduism is derived.\n\nIslam is a verb, and it will always be a verb. It describes the one who surrenders and submits the whole of their self, their ego, their inclinations, and their very selves to live according to a Divine framework that unifies and brings purpose and wholeness to our holistic needs as humans.\n\nI’m not sure how many Muslims you’re around, Russell, or whether they’re the type to want to delve into this stuff, but there’s plenty out there who would. I really am grateful at the happy irony that you are using your platform to bring these ideas to attention. I believe there are many more ‘seekers’ out there than we assume, maybe even those who have these spiritual niggles but haven’t been able to articulate it to themselves or make sense of them yet. Though I hate to fall prey to stereotypes, I can’t end this letter without openly saying that I so intensely see the potential of a grounded, flourishing, and I daresay, electrifying Muslim in you.\n\n“The beginning of Islam is wonder at the world; its end is to be the wonder of the world.” – Abdul Hakim Murad\n\nThe following is a list of some great books to have a deeper dive in:\n\nRemembering God, King of the Castle, Islam & the Destiny of Man, Reflections – all written by Hassan le Gai Eaton\n\nInner Dimensions of the Prayer by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah", null, null, "I REFUSE TO CONDEMN: STORIES FROM US AND FOR US", null, "WHY WE MUST QUESTION, NOT 'SHATTER' STEREOTYPES\n\n« Previous post\nCUTIES ON NETFLIX: TWERKING TOWARDS CORPORATE PAEDOPHILIA\nNext post »\nI REFUSE TO CONDEMN: STORIES FROM US AND FOR US" ]

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[ null, "The intoxicating, vibrant CRUISE is the true story of what should have been Michael Spencer’s last night on earth, performing live for a strictly limited season at the Duchess Theatre from 18 May to 13 June. Following the phenomenal success of Channel4’s It’s a Sin, CRUISE is a celebration of life, queer culture and survival- this is the uplifting and inspirational theatrical event of summer 2021.\n\nWhen he’s diagnosed with HIV in 1984, Michael is told he’ll have four years to live – at most. So, with the clock ticking, he and his partner Dave decide to sell their house, flog the car, and spend everything they have to party like it’s the last days of Rome. When Dave dies two years later, Michael doubles down on his hedonistic ways, spending what little he has on drink and drugs.\n\nOn the last night of his four year countdown – the 29th February, 1988 – Michael decides to go out with a bang. He puts on his favourite jacket, heads for Soho, and embarks on a long night of farewells. He says his goodbyes, dances, sings, and says yes to everything and everyone. Then, with all his affairs taken care of, Michael promptly… survives.\n\nMichael got lucky. He’s been given the gift of life; but what kind of life can he now live?\n\nWritten and performed by Jack Holden (War Horse, West End; Ink, Almeida Theatre) CRUISE is a celebration of queer culture; a kaleidoscopic musical and spoken word tribute to the veterans of the AIDs crisis; an urgent piece of theatre, with an irresistible 80s soundtrack, which will make you laugh, make you cry, and which inspires us all to live every day as if it’s our last.\n\nThe Duchess Theatre operates strictly under the government COVID-19 guidelines. For further information check our COVID-19 secure information page. All bookings in a party must only be from the same household or the legally defined support bubble.", null, "The Duchess Theatre is located on Catherine Street, near to Covent Garden in London’s West End. Below you can find information on how to get to the theatre and a map showing the location of the venue.\n\nPlease be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Duchess Theatre. There are also incidental bits of action in the foyer and auditorium from around 15 minutes before the show begins. For both of these reasons we recommend patrons arrive at the venue in good time. The auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to performance start time.\n\nNon-matinee days: opening at 12.30pm until 15 minutes after curtain up." ]

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[ "A fine line between a patriot and a traitor\n\nKaren Abbott has written a narrative concerning four Civil War heroines, but there is a fine line here between patriot and traitor.\n\nA fine line between a patriot and a traitor", null, "Can the truth be more thrilling than fiction? Karen Abbott has written a narrative concerning four Civil War heroines, but there is a fine line here between patriot and traitor. Some women considered spying as a part of their patriotic duty as much as making bandages and stitching uniforms. Belle Boyd seemed more concerned with recognition for her deeds than the deeds themselves. As a 17-year-old she had shot and killed a Union soldier in her home and had no consequences meted out to her.\n\nThis bravado lead to her to seek dangerous jobs; she vied to distinguish herself from the growing field of operatives. One of her clever disguises was to put a dog skin cut precisely to fit her pet lapdog over its body. “She placed messages atop the dog’s back, wrapped him tightly in the false hide, and smiled sweetly at the Union pickets. No need to fuss over being searched in this guise.\"\n\nTraveling frequently she would be stopped occasionally and asked if she had papers. She had them, hidden inside her bodice with detailed information for the Confederacy but using her wicked wiles could extricate herself from danger and then go out the very next night with new lines memorized, a new lie to tell.\n\nEmma Edmonson joined the army disguised as a man with the alias of Frank Thompson. She wanted to get away from the tyranny of a stern father and his terrifying moods. Emma distanced herself from the other soldiers as a male field nurse; she was the means of saving many lives. Extensive physical examinations were not required for enlistment at the time, so she was not detected. She walked away from the war when she became sick with malaria, not wanting to be discovered in the hospital as her true self. So Frank Thompson was listed as a deserter. Later on she wrote a very successful memoir and was ultimately honorably discharged.\n\nA fiction account of Emma was written by Ann Rinaldi titled, “Girl in Blue.\"\n\nRose O’Neal Greenhow used her “almost irresistible seductive powers” to procure information for the Confederacy and was credited by Jefferson Davis, the confederate president, with ensuring the South’s victory at the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861. She shamelessly used her young daughter as a pawn in her schemes and they were imprisoned together at the Old Capital Prison in Washington, D.C. The author used real characters such as the detective Allan Pinkerton, who was the head of the newly formed Secret Service and ordered to watch Rose and her contacts and visitors. Rose was very adept in coding her messages in different patterns and stealth.\n\nLastly Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union spy, was always vigilant in her duties. Once when an undercover Confederate spy was sent to entrap her she wrote in her journal, “We have to be watchful and circumspect, wise as serpents and harmless as doves, for truly the lions are seeking to devour us.\" Although living in Richmond, Elizabeth was allowed to bring food, clothing, writing paper, and other things for the union soldiers in prison there and aided in escape attempts. All her money was used to purchase slaves and then they were released. She helped one of her servants, Mary Bowser become a useful spy in the household of the Confederate First Lady, Varina Davis.\n\nDivided into four parts of chronological time frames this narrative is gripping and an irresistible read full of passion, intensity, and a reminder of true heroines during the Civil War.\n\nOther books by this author available at the Great Falls Public Library:" ]

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[ null, "President Obama made a huge decision to ban oil and gas drilling on millions of acres in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.\n\nWashington Post reports, “Obama used a little-known law called the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to protect large portions of the Chukchi and Beaufort seas in the Arctic and a string of canyons in the Atlantic stretching from Massachusetts to Virginia. In addition to a five-year moratorium already in place in the Atlantic, removing the canyons from drilling puts much of the eastern seaboard off limits to oil exploration even if companies develop plans to operate around them.\n\nThe announcement by the White House late in the afternoon was coordinated with similar steps being taken by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to shield large areas of that nation’s Arctic waters from drilling. Neither measure affects leases already held by oil and gas companies and drilling activity in state waters.\n\n“These actions, and Canada’s parallel actions, protect a sensitive and unique ecosystem that is unlike any other region on earth,” the White House said in a statement. “They reflect the scientific assessment that, even with the high safety standards that both our countries have put in place, the risks of an oil spill in this region are significant and our ability to clean up from a spill in the region’s harsh conditions is limited.”\n\n“Yet another Obama abuse of power. Hopefully, on that will be reversed…exactly one month from today. #TakingAwayObamasPen&Phone”" ]

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[ "Big news for the Bruins.", null, "The Boston Bruins have what will no doubt be one of the most emotional games of their season on the calendar this evening, but what was already going to be an incredibly anticipated matchup has ramped up considerably over the course of the day.\n\nThe latest comes courtesy of Boston Bruins beat reporter Fluto Shinzawa who confirmed on Saturday that injured Bruins forward David Pastrnak has been activated back onto the Bruins roster and will make his season debut tonight against the Washington Capitals.\n\nThe Bruins knew full well that Pastrnak would be unavailable to start the 2021 regular season when it was announced all the way back in October of 2020 that the 24 year old Czech forward would need surgery to correct a hip issue. At the time the announcement was made Pastrnak was expected to miss a whopping 5 months as a result of the surgery so this timeline would actually indicate that his recovery has been a good one. 5 months from the date of Pastrnak's procedure would have been the 16th of February, so we are talking about him being over 2 weeks ahead of schedule here.\n\nOf course the matchup against the Capitals was already going to be a good one with the Bruins facing off against former captain Zdeno Chara for the first time since his departure from the team, but the return of Pastrnak has added an extra layer of excitement for fans in Boston.\n\nPastrnak however will not be the only player making a return from inactivity this evening, with all signs pointing to the fact that Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin will also be in the lineup this evening after he was removed from the National Hockey League's covid-19 list and was cleared to play earlier this morning.\n\nOvechkin, along with some of his teammates including Dmitry Orlov who was also back on the ifce today, was involved in some controversy last week when it was revealed that he and his teammates had violated the league's covid protocols. When asked today if he had agreed with the league's decision following the incident Ovechkin largely declined to comment simply stating that \"rules are rules.\"\n\nShould be a great matchup this evening.\n\nFlashback: Newly acquired Jakub Vrana scores four goals vs. Stars (VIDEO)\nSubscibe to\nOur NEWSLETTER\nReceive the best articles of the web directly in your email" ]

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[ "Get it? Dinosaurs? Coffee? Oh well…\n\nIn anticipation of a certain movie franchise releasing its next film in June, we’re highlighting our too-awesome-to-go-extinct dinosaur mugs!\n\nI think every kid goes through a dinosaur phase, and really, we never totally lose that fascination. Not only do the dinosaurs themselves show up repeatedly in pop culture, we have a whole subgenre of “giant monster” films which were obviously inspired by the ancient beasts. My hypothesis, though I’ve never seen any actual studies, is that stories of dragons were triggered by the discovery of dinosaur fossils.\n\nWhile dragons are sadly entirely mythological, we can still oooh and ahhh over the awesome power of these “thunder lizards.”", null, "Sometimes you just have to take a stand and protect your turf.", null, "I would totally ride a stegosaurus to work. And it’s an herbivore, so I wouldn’t have to worry about my neighbor’s dogs.", null, "Sure, it’s easy to point and laugh now. When your species has been around for 180 million years, then you can talk.", null, "Of all of the crazy theories out there, at least this one shows a good deal of foresight.\n\n5. Just because you can…", null, "While I don’t imagine we’ll be seeing any allosaurs at the watering hole, I did read about an effort to clone woolly mammoths in an attempt to expand the elephants’ habitats.", null, "Poor dinosaur. No one to talk to.\n\n\nThese are just a few of the cool dinosaur mugs we offer. Didn’t see your favorite ’saur? No problem! We can customize a mug just for you!\nPrevious Next" ]

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[ null, "sold Out of print / Out of stock.\nManufacturer\nSquare Enix\nRated By Our Customers\nCompatible With Xbox360™ (X360)\nVersion\n\nThe first role-playing game (RPG) in a new series brought to you by Square Enix, THE LAST REMNANT signifies a new era for a next-generation world.\n\nIn ancient times, mysterious artifacts referred to as Remnants were discovered all over the world. People used these objects for their awesome powers—a choice that eventually began to cause a rift in the world’s balance. Equality was replaced by those who ruled and those who were ruled over. War was inevitable. A thousand years later is when this story begins …\n\nIf you are familiar with The Last Remnant (English language Version), why not let others know?\n\n[This review is based on another version of this product]\nlucifer_o_lucy (8) on 14, Mar. 2018 15:23 (HKT)\nAww David, that's mint!\nGreat game, an evolution to RPG mechanics that is not afraid of experimenting. For true RPG players.\n\nIt has some problems loading too much, yet a killer soundtrack compensate.\n[This review is based on another version of this product]\nawe.of.she.1 (173) on 30, May. 2016 20:10 (HKT)\nFlawed but fun!\nDespite some of the problems, give it a try. It's actually a pretty unique game, and worthwhile.\n[This review is based on another version of this product]\nkkentb (165) on 07, Mar. 2011 11:06 (HKT)\n3good\nGood game goodprice good service\n[This review is based on another version of this product]\nPuNiao (365) on 28, Jan. 2009 16:03 (HKT)\nThe Last Remnant\nMicrosoft continues its expansion into the Japanese RPG genre with Square Enix's The Last Remnant. Xbox fans can finally sink their teeth into a game from the legendary company behind the Final Fantasy series. The turn-based battle system is more complex than most RPG games, with nuances in choice of attacks and battle positions that affect gameplay and battle results. Yet, the developers have still managed to engage and not annoy the gamer with the extra details. Still, the end product is a mixed bag as the game suffers from one major issue - poor frame rate. This causes jerky video cut-scenes and image display problems that mar the enjoyment of the beautiful graphics. Still, longtime RPG fans would not be disappointed with the game as it introduces challenging elements to the familiar formula of one boy's journey to greatness." ]

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[ "We all know the old saying about reinventing the wheel. The wheel is a tried and true device for conveyance, and it works pretty well for everything we ask of it, so why try to develop something completely new and potentially end up with the same thing?\n\nAs homebuilders, we are all experimental by nature, and it is not uncommon to see someone attempting to reinvent the wheel on a daily basis. On one hand, there is always the possibility that you might come up with a better wheel. On the other, it is highly unlikely that the new wheel will be superior enough to the old wheel that the effort will be justified. Observers less involved with the experiment may see this, but not the person who is deeply into the project. I find it a little sad when a creative person wastes energy and potential recreating something that has already been done. When I see this in engineers who work for me, I try to stop it and redirect their energy toward a useful solution for, one hopes, an unsolved problem.", null, "The standard callout in the Vans Aircraft plans is to use a large-head pop rivet for a static port in a specific location. Can you do better? The short answer: Probably not.\n\nIn short, some things just work. A good example would be the static ports on a Vans RV. Those folks who build RVs but don’t have a background in aeronautical engineering or flight test might not realize the amount of effort that goes into finding a good static location and building static ports that will work accurately. Hundreds of hours of flight testing on a new design can sometimes not turn up the right place to put them, or the right shape. The plans for RVs show the recommended location, and the kit supplies a shape that works-it is, in fact a large-head pop rivet. But many decide that they can do better, or use the static port on a pitot mast. To what end? You cant get a more accurate location or installation than the original-it is generally good to +/-1 knot-so why go to the effort for no gain and potential hassle?\n\nThis is not an indictment of all modifications! There are lots of places where real improvements can be made in any number of ways. But it is important to really look at the changes that you intend to make and ask yourself a few questions:\n\nWhat am I going to get out of it?\n\nWhat are the potential compromises it might make in the aircraft flight envelope?\n\nHas anyone else already done what I want to do, and can I simply copy it?\n\nAre there any safety implications to this modification?\n\nThese and other questions can be used to temper the desire to work outside the box, or at least to give a person a realistic perspective. Many kits are never finished because people get so involved in modifications that they work themselves into a costly corner, or spend so much time beyond what the kit build time should be that they lose interest. Of course, it all depends on your own personal goals for building. Some folks are just using the kit as a platform for trying out new ideas, and they don’t really care if the project is ever finished-the tinkering and building are more important than the flying.\n\nBecause airplanes are by nature point designs, most flying aircraft are pretty much optimized as is. It is hard to get a performance gain in one area without compromising something in another. You can go faster, but the range might suffer. If you increase high-altitude performance with a different wing, handling may be degraded. And little mods will almost always result in increased build and debugging time. There is nothing inherently wrong with any of this, it is simply important for builders to be realistic about what they are getting into when they change an existing design. They need to go into such an effort with their eyes wide open, or disappointment can easily be the outcome after a long struggle.\n\nInventing things, trying out new ideas and expanding an aircrafts capabilities are all great goals. But its important to put a little check on ourselves and ask whether what we are doing is truly new. Only when you have asked and answered this question honestly can you decide if what you want to do is worth the cost in time and effort.\n\nPaul Dye - July 27, 2012\n0\nThere are so many ways to try to keep the weight down in a homebuilt project, but some are better than others.\n\nKitplanes - December 4, 2021\n0\nThe pointy, provocative nose of the Berkut punctuated our heavily processed cover this month...." ]

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[ "The answer to what constitutes a double block and bleed arrangement depends on whom you ask. Are we talking about a safety concern regarding maintenance in a pressurized pipeline? Or are we talking about how the valve’s seats behave under pressure?\n\nWhen selecting valves for an application, this distinction must be clear for everyone involved. If not, consequences may vary from performance issues all the way to accidents.\nBy Sarah Bradley — KCI Corp. and Engin Gulgun & Robert Dinger, International Standard Valve (ISV)\nAPI versus OSHA\n\nThe term “Double-Block-and-Bleed” may sound straightforward enough – two barriers and a bleed to confirm absence of leakage – but it only makes real sense when related to a specific standard or regulation.\nOSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration – is an agency in the United States government responsible for setting and enforcing standards about workplace safety. For OSHA, double-block-and-bleed means “the closure of a line, duct, or pipe by closing and locking or tagging two inline valves and by opening and locking or tagging a drain or vent valve in the line between the two closed valves.” That is, this definition is clearly concerned with control of hazardous energies. For OSHA, double-block-and-bleed is a system: two independent valves installed in series with a third valve providing a means to bleed or vent the fluid in the piping. For works about to break a line for maintenance, this system allows them to safely check if pressure is contained and the job may proceed. API, the American Petroleum Institute, has a different definition for double-block-and-bleed. Now we are not talking about a system of valves, but isolation characteristics for a single valve. In its standard API 6D (Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves), there are three important definitions regarding double block: DBB (double-block-and-bleed), DIB-1 (Double-Isolation-and-Bleed type 1), and DIB-2 (Double-Isolation-and-Bleed type 2). However, in order to understand these API definitions, we need first to understand piston effect for seats.", null, "Uni-directional valve seats or Single Piston Effect (SPE) seats are self-relieving seats which provide sealing if the upstream pressure is greater than the cavity pressure, but will leak if the cavity pressure is greater than the upstream pressure.\nBi-directional valve seats or Double Piston Effect (DPE) seats will provide sealing regardless of whether the cavity or upstream pressure is higher. A DIB valve utilizes one or two bidirectional seats. The valve provides double isolation from pressure at both ends of the valve, but requires an external relief system to relieve pressure.\nA trunnion ball valve has two seats, one upstream and one downstream, and they may be combined in three different arrangements:\n1. Two SPE’s seats\n2. Two DPE’s seats\n3. One SPE seat and One DPE seat\nEach of these arrangements is classified by API with a different name: Double-block-and-bleed (DBB), Double-Isolation-and-Bleed type 1 (DIB-1), and Double-Isolation-and-Bleed type 2 (DIB-2), respectively.\nDouble-Block-and-Bleed (DBB)\nAccording to the API 6D definition, Section 3.1.10 defines a double-block-and-bleed valve as a: “Single valve with two sealing surfaces that, in the closed position, provides a seal against pressures from both ends of the valve with a means of venting/bleeding the cavity between the seats.”\nTo achieve this, the valve is equipped with two SPE seats, as we have seen.\nThe double-block-and-bleed design is the most commonly used for trunnion ball valves, responsible for around 85% of global oil and gas applications. It is a compact, low-weight valve that provides reliable isolation in critical areas, reducing piping requirements. To summarize, a DBB is a valve that seals from either direction with a bleed between the two, if the first seal leaks, the second will not seal in same direction and it does not require an external mechanism to relieve pressure. A DBB valve implies double security, providing security in two different directions, each with a separate seal. When a DBB valve is in use and the first seal leaks, the second seal will not seal in that same direction.\nDouble-Isolation-and-Bleed (DIB)\nThe API 6D definition Section 3.1.11 defines a double-isolation-and-bleed valve as a: “Single valve with two seating surfaces, each of which, in the closed position, provides a seal against pressure from a single source, with a means of venting/bleeding the cavity between the sealing surfaces. This feature can be provided in one direction or in both directions.”\nIn API’s DBB and DIB definitions the difference is that a double-block-and-bleed valve seals against pressures from both sides of the valve while a double-isolation-and-bleed valve provides an additional seal against pressure building in the valve’s cavity.\nTwo configurations are available for DIB ball valves — DIB-1 and DIB-2. The DIB-1 configuration features bi-directional seats upstream and downstream. The DIB-2 ball valve design features one bidirectional (DPE) seat and one uni-directional seat (SPE).", null, null, "Conclusion\nAPI DBB and DIB valves are field proven solutions for end user requiring a means isolate fluids and check for leakage. Both valves can provide isolation in both the upstream and downstream directions and zero-leakage capabilities, even in high-pressure or high-temperature situations. Once the fluid is isolated, the bleed mechanism can drain the area between the two valves or two seating surfaces.\nWhen determining whether to use a DBB or DIB valve, it is important to also determine which definition to follow — API or OSHA. In order to do so, it is also important to have a clear understanding of the similarities and differences of the types of block-and-bleed valves and the specific application in which the valve will be used.\nIn applications where critical isolation is needed to ensure that leakage does not occur, DBB and DIB can be selected. Both valves can be used in a variety of applications and markets, such as LNG, petrochemical, transmission and storage, pipelines, and more. The main advantage of DBB is that the seats are self-relieving seats. However, if the upstream seat leaks, the downstream seat will not provide isolation. The main benefit of the DIB is that the second seat will provide the seal if the upstream seat leaks. In applications that require an additional pressure barrier that seals separately from the main pressure barrier, it is important to use a DIB valve.\nABOUT THE EXPERTS\nRobert Dinger is the Production Manager at International Standard Valve, Stafford, TX. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and more than 20 years in the valve industry, Robert has worked in manufacturing, field service and in engineering groups. He has extensive hands-on experience in the field service and problem solving on valves in many different applications and industries.\nEngin Gulgun has been the V.P. of Engineering & Technologies at International Standard Valve, Stafford, TX, for the past 11 years. With a degree in Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and more than 30 years in the valve industry, he provides a high level of expertise to product development. Engin is also an active task group member of API Upstream and Downstream, ASME B16 Sub-community C and N Sub-community and MSS- SP." ]

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[ "The Future Will Be Different. Visions and Practices of Social Modernisation after 1918 - review of the exhibition and catalogue\n\nThe Future will be different. Visions and practices of social modernization after 1918 is the title of a new exhibition in the Zachęta. Once again, the National Film Archive - Audiovisual Institute (FINA), together with the Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe (NAC) are a co-organizers of the exhibition. The Second Republic of Poland is a compelling topic for analysis – both ideologically and politically. Over a short period of time, all modern ideas were focusing and intensifying to an unprecedented extent with a combination of political events, new trends, and the urge for social transformation. WWI and later crisis, became a game changer, accelerating emancipation of previously undervalued and excluded social groups - women, children, workers, or ethnic minorities.'The Future Will Be Different', was a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the period between the two world wars in Poland. Presented through the prism of modernist design and architecture, film, avant-garde theatre, and photography. The exhibition have shown the most important social and cultural ideas of the era — universal and still relevant today. More than perhaps we would like them to be.", null ]

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[ null, "This is now the third book I’ve read by this author and Crippen is a fictionalised version of the case of Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen and the murder of his wife of which he was convicted and hanged in 1910.\n\nIt could be said that when you know the ending to a story that it will remove all suspense from the reading (or in my case listening) but this book defies that notion. Yes, I knew that Hawley Crippen’s wife Cora was poisoned then dismembered and her torso found under the floor of the cellar of 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Camden and having a somewhat grisly nature I know quite a bit about the events that are considered to lead up to the discovery, but to say I wasn’t captivated by John Boyne’s interpretation and imagination, would be an outright lie.\n\nThe story takes us back to Crippen’s earliest days where it appears John Boyne has invented quite a bit to create the most sympathetic view of the child growing into a man who longs to be a doctor. However the story also flips forwards in time to the ship the SS Montrose where John Robinson and his seventeen year old son Edmund board in Antwerp to make the journey to Canada to start a new life. John Robinson is a Doctor and the pair travel first class.\n\nThe journey across the Atlantic was probably my favourite part of the whole book. The passengers included the most hideous Antonia Drake and her spoilt daughter Victoria as well as the far more balanced Frenchman Mathieu Zela travelling with his nephew and the unassuming Martha Hayes. There are moments of almost farcical nature as despite the plan to keep a low profile John Robinson is in high demand to socialise with his fellow passengers, as is young Edmund.\n\nThings weren’t an awful lot better in the past as we follow Crippen through his apprenticeship in an abattoir to fund his medical diplomas, his first marriage and the beginning of his relationship with Cora, a music hall performer who he eventually moves to England with. I’ve condensed this to a few sentences but the author carefully lays the basis for the part that all the readers know is on the way, and his answer to the question what led the mild mannered Crippen to butcher Cora and then recklessly move his lover, Ethel Le Neve into Hilltop Crescent? Once again along this tour we meet some truly memorable characters, most of them pretty awful but, oh so entertaining for being so. What struck me most was how much the social rules of the time seem to have played a part in the actual discovery of the murder and the interaction between the friend who first reported her suspicions to the hapless constable at Scotland Yard was one of my favourite scenes.\n\nSo yes there is tension, as much about how having started the story with the underdog Crippen we were going to get to the finale of the hanging. I’m not going to dissect this part but I for one wasn’t wholly convinced by the explanation, but it was a clever route to take and therefore bearing in mind this is a fictionalised tale, albeit with some of the key players, including Inspector Dew, the plotting was in place so it didn’t come out of nowhere; In short if I didn’t have my own views it was plausible. But most of all the and the journey both on land and at sea was exceptionally entertaining. The characters from the ship’s crew to the minor players really do carry this story especially as we all know the ending!\n\nThis isn’t a book to read if you want the absolute facts of the case, but if you want to be entertained this is the perfect platform to either take a look at Crippen from a slightly different angle, or simply to read a gripping tale.\n\nI listened to this book in audio format, it had been on my TBR since January 2016 but regular readers will know i repeatedly struggled with listening rather than reading. I’m glad to say this book proved I could do it and the day it ended when I was only halfway through my walk home, I felt utterly bereft after all Crippen had accompanied me on walks and whilst knitting over a total of 17 hours and 43 minutes and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it aided by the wonderful narration by James Daniel Wilson.\n\nThis is the second fictionalised story I’ve read about this case, Martin Edwards wrote his version called Dancing for the Hangman which I highly recommend.\n\n17 thoughts on “Crippen: A Novel of Murder – John Boyne”", null, null, null, null ]

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[ null, "This double bill features Pineo & Loeb + Kytami & Phonik Ops! Both acts are festival favourites. Together this promises to be a winner from start to finish.\n\nUnbeknownst to them, they were an accident waiting to happen! Many years ago, they were booked for the same show and through some confusion, both were left to play but with only 1 time slot available. Instead of doing what normal people would’ve done…Rock, Paper, Scissors for the spot…they decided to do a B2B set and haven’t looked back since!\n\nWith multiple international tours, collaborations with Grammy Nominees and support from BBC Radio 1 (UK), Virgin (CAN) & George FM (NZ), PINEO & LOEB hit a balance of pure party fun and artistic ambition. Steadily making a name for themselves in the electronic music scene, their music can also be heard on multiple major networks such as Netflix, Fox and TNT.\n\nThey have become in-demand for providing official remixes to major label and independent artists alike. Grouplove (Atlantic), Olivia O’Brien (Island) and Canadian pop star, Rêve (Universal) are amongst some of the latest artists to receive the PINEO & LOEB flare.\n\nThere are few acts on the west coast combining live instrumentation, high energy and gritty bass with the ferocity and craft than violinist Kytami and DJ/Producer Phonik Ops. They have made it their mission to create a truly unique sound that would be instantly recognizable as their own all the while drawing on their shared love of Drum n Bass, Hip Hop, Punk and bass heavy dance music.\n\nSince connecting at a festival in British Columbia, they have become one of the most intriguing acts, standing out in an already saturated musical landscape. Kytami & Phonik Ops have continuously built up their fan base with spectacular live shows and an ever-increasing catalogue of impactful music.\n\nThis power duo has certainly kept up with their forward momentum in the past couple of years. They produced exclusive guest mixes for the DnB Show with Rene LaVice on BBC Radio 1 and BeatLab Radio, a weekly Bass music show out of Bend, Oregon. 2022 saw them headline many festivals across Canada as well as make their UK debut at Nass Festival just outside of Bristol.", null, null, null, null, null ]

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[ "To end a frenetic year for global equity markets, Ant Group’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) scheduled for November 5 was expected to break records. Aiming to raise over $34 billion USD in a dual listing, this IPO would have had the Fintech giant’s name etched into the history books as the largest public listing ever recorded. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Chinese regulators put an abrupt stop to the IPO just days before the listing, sending investors into a frenzy. The mysterious disappearance of company founder Jack Ma and an antitrust investigation on parent company Alibaba soon followed, leaving Ant with a very uncertain future. (1)\n\n\nAnt Group is one of the leading financial technology groups, best known as the owner of the digital payment platform Alipay, which since 2013 has been the world’s largest mobile payment platform. The number of users on the platform stands at over a billion and it has a total payment volume of ¥118 trillion CNY ($18.2 trillion USD).\n\nAlipay was created in 2004 by Alibaba as a digital payment service to complement its e-commerce platform Taobao. After a rebranding process which saw the emergence of Ant Group as the sole owner of Alipay in 2014, the growth the young affiliate has undergone over the past few years has been unprecedented. Alipay now offers a range of services which extend far beyond the provision of digital payment. For example, it allows users to easily invest in mutual funds with its mobile application. It also facilitates small-credit loans to consumers and small businesses. As the company’s services continue to expand, it is arguable that Ant group has been the biggest factor driving the digitisation of China’s financial infrastructure.(3)\n\nAnt group currently employs more than 16,000 people and its annual revenue for 2019 was recorded at ¥120 trillion CNY ($18.5 billion USD). More impressive is the company’s wide profit margin of approximately 30%, which is unusual for a relatively young firm. Ant recorded a net profit of ¥21.2 billion CNY ($3 billion USD) from revenue of ¥72.5 billion CNY ($10.5 billion USD). As a result, Ant was given a valuation of over $300 billion USD in the run-up towards its listing, placing the firm within the same conversation as technology juggernauts such as Nvidia and Samsung, valued at $310 billion USD and $339 billion USD respectively. (4)\n\n\nAnt’s blockbuster initial listing had been heavily anticipated for years after the company took the financial technology industry by storm. Any capital raised fro3]m the issuance of shares would be used to extend Alipay’s service to cover a greater variety of retail stores and facilitate the global scale expansion of the company. (5)\n\nFinally, the financial services provider announced that it was to begin the process of a dual listing on both the Hong Kong and the Shanghai Stock Exchanges in July 2020. Ant was looking to raise $17.2 billion USD from each listing, trading at ¥68.8 CNY and $80 HKD per share in the respective cities. The decision was made to list in domestic equity markets as it was consistent with a recent trend amongst Chinese technology firms to raise funds close to home due to the ongoing geopolitical rivalry between China and the USA. (6)\n\nBoth institutional and retail investors were invigorated by all the excitement surrounding the IPO announcement. In Hong Kong, within an hour of the order book shares were oversubscribed by institutional investors. Ant Group encouraged individuals to invest in specially selected mutual funds on the Alipay mobile app which was an unprecedented approach to raising funds from retail investors. These funds allowed investments of up to 10% of their assets into Ant but investors were required to commit their investments for a period of 18 months. Overall, the buzz that Ant’s IPO managed to create, raised a total of ¥60 billion CNY ($9.3 billion USD) for mutual funds in the space of one week, and the value of individual investor orders totalled more than $2.8 trillion USD. (7)\n\nThe turnaround was devastating when you consider the magnitude of the listing, but it was symptomatic of financial regulators’ ongoing uneasiness towards Ant’s rapid ascent. The primary point of contention was that while Ant ties to market itself as a technology firm – and hence wishes to be regulated like a technology firm – it is a significant cog within the country’s financial system. For example, Ant manages Yu’e Bao, the largest money-market fund in the country which holds investments of more than one-third of China’s population. Ant uses Alipay’s intuitive platform to encourage individuals to invest their spare money into the fund, the growth of which has shocked some people amongst the country’s regulatory agencies.(9)\n\nOne of the most controversial features of Ant’s digital platform is its ability to easily provide short-term credit to individuals and small businesses. The funds do not actually originate from the company’s own balance sheet – instead, commercial banks they have partnered with who provide capital and receive a commission for facilitating these transactions. As a result, they are able to outcompete traditional lenders, raising some concerns regarding the relative regulatory laxity under which Ant had previously operated – China’s stringent regulations on financial institutions state Ant as a financial-holding company should fund at least 30% of its loans. (10)\n\nJack Ma, the CEO and founder of Ant, were put under more and more scrutiny and felt the need to fire back at regulators. At a public forum in Shanghai held in October 2020, Mr. Ma spoke out against China’s regulatory landscape. “We cannot regulate the future with yesterday’s means,” said the richest man in China, “There’s no systemic financial risks in China because there’s no financial system in China. The risks are a lack of systems”. (11)\n\nThese comments held true to Ma’s commitment towards innovation but he made powerful enemies in the process. Chinese President Xi Jinping was infuriated by Ma’s comments at the Shanghai forum, and there were reports that he ordered regulators to clamp down strongly on the fintech giant as a consequence. This is not the first time Xi’s regime had initiated crackdowns on the country’s large private conglomerates – Dalian Wana and Anbang Insurance Group had both been the target of scrutiny from regulators since Xi’s rise to power in 2012. (12)\n\nIn an eerie turn of events, Jack Ma mysteriously disappeared from the public eye after Ant’s IPO plans were scrapped. His first public appearance for months in January 2021 relieved many of his followers, some of whom had even been worried for his safety. (13)\n\nFrom hero to zero\n\nThe ongoing battle between Ant and regulators mirrors a broader ideological struggle between Ma’s vision for a fluid market and China’s existing model of state-led capitalism. This was not a battle that China could afford to lose, and Ma’s comments at the Shanghai forum were the last straw as far as they were concerned. As a result, Beijing showed its power by calling a halt to the largest IPO on record.\n\nAnt and parent company Alibaba have been very important parts of the digital transformation of China’s economy and have undoubtedly helped to drive forward China’s global ascent. While Ma’s contributions have not gone unnoticed by President Xi’s regime, which places emphasis on technological expansion as a key pillar of growth, Beijing cannot allow for unchecked power within the heart of its financial system. Beijing has made it clearer than ever that it will not tolerate any form of dissent, even if it means clamping shackles on the expansion of its most prized innovator.\n\nAnt Group will aim to relist as soon as possible while complying with a more stringent set of regulations. However, there are doubts concerning the firm’s ability to go public as early as 2021, and it seems very unlikely it will come close to the impressive valuation it had previously attained. (14)\nShare", null, null, "What Is Short Interest and What Does it Tell You?", null, "How to read the CoT report and gauge investor sentiment" ]

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[ "The psychology of online dating services is a complicated issue, and some research suggest that it might even influence your genuine relationships. For example , rejection awareness and internalizing symptoms are common and can hinder you from starting romantic human relationships. The lack of exterior validation in online dating could be detrimental to ones mental health, so it will be vital that you know the dimensions of the psychology of online dating before you take steps to get started on dating an individual online. Here are some key points to consider.\n\nOne of the most common misconceptions regarding online dating is the fact it has simply no social demands. Although the idea is still a great deal of alive, the results of the studies suggest that online dating is causing people to act more directly and insensitively. For example , women who applied a flirty face inside their photos had been more likely to obtain response. Males, on the other hand, tended to have fewer replies and shorter conversations. The analysis found that online daters tend to choose other people who are similar to them in many ways.\n\nSome other well-known theory about online dating is that attractiveness affects attraction. Analysts have located that males often midst just like single issue voters and reject unattractive prospects. Nevertheless , this theory is not really universal as well as some psychologists feel that besthookupsites related facial features make people more likely to become more attracted to a person. However , this theory merely universally acknowledged, and many individuals disagree with it. Nevertheless , a recent analyze of speed-dating participants revealed that guys were drawn to others who were similar in look.", null, "A serious advantage of internet dating is that this exposes you to more potential partners. Yet , it should be noted that online dating can also experience disadvantages. The high amount of potential companions can make persons commoditized, which usually reduces their determination to invest in a particular person. The web environment may foster closeness and affection between strangers, but it also can lead to unrealistic prospects. You should know there is a psychology of online dating services before you join with a dating website.\n\nAs with any kind of dating option, it’s important to be realistic with your targets. Even though online dating may be risky rather than for everyone, it can be increasingly popular and working for a growing percentage of men and women. The psychology of web based internet dating can vary from person to person, but it’s important to understand the mindset of web based daters before making a commitment. You may finish up disappointed with the results. You should be authentic about your expected values and try to preserve a positive attitude.\n\nThe primary psychological anxiety about online dating is the fact you’ll be very likely to make a mistake. The psychological rewards of online dating will be numerous. In fact , one-third to three-quarters of single individuals with access to the internet have used the service. Because of the popularity of online beautiful panamanian women dating, social specialists have commenced to study the psychology of online dating. If you want to improve the chances of finding the appropriate person, internet dating is worth looking at.\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed." ]

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[ null, "The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index increased 2.9 points to 102.5, the group said Tuesday. The figure exceeded the median projection of 99.5 in a Bloomberg survey of economists. Seven of the 10 components rose in June.\n\nA record 39% of owners, up from 34% the prior month, reported they raised compensation as firms struggled to fill open positions. Some 46% said they were unable to fill vacancies — more than twice the historical average of 22%, the NFIB said.\n\nTwenty-six percent of businesses are also planning to boost compensation in the next three months. The number of owners who reported higher average selling prices rose by 7 percentage points to 47%, the largest share since January 1981. The increases were more frequent in the wholesale, retail and manufacturing industries. About 44% of those surveyed plan to raise prices in coming months, up a point from the prior month." ]

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[ null, "The sneak peaks of Savage Worlds Adventure Edition have me cautiously enthused. But I drank the Kool-Aid and bought into the Kickstarter. I love Savage Worlds, but that doesn't mean I think it can do no wrong.\n\nI am very under-excited about the skill changes. I have a homebrew skill list and I will likely continue to use it, but the problems I had with the Deluxe skill list are not fixed with the new one. It's just that Adventure Edition is now more of a departure from my list than Deluxe Edition.\n\nI'm on the fence about dropping Charisma. Since it is now based on Edges and we haven't seen those yet, I will wait until I have my copy to review.\n\nAs for the new Suppressive Fire rules: Am I the only one that thought the old rule was fine? I think the new rule adds more unnecessary complication than before.\n\nI do like the new Status rules as well as the flat 3 action limit. That, imho, has actually made the game more F!F!F!\n\nAnd the new Chase rules? Hmmm. I was quite a bit confused on my read through. Granted, it's only a snippet of the rules and I plan on running it a few times just to see how it feels but my first impression is that it's just like the Explorer's Edition Chase rules although there is a layer of complication that seems unnecessary with the \"chase center point\".\n\nI am definitely eager to read through the \"Behind the Scenes\" add-on to get a better understanding of why they did what they did. Hopefully it may change my mind.\n\nBut here's the thing. With my mindset right now, it is easier for me to mod Deluxe Edition with the new rules I know I like than it would be to mod Adventure Edition. There is enough of a shift in how Savage Worlds appears to play between the two that for the first time I feel like I have to pick a favorite. Is this the beginning of Savage Worlds Edition Wars.\n\nFor those who don't know what Edition Wars are:\nWhen a new Edition of a game system comes out and if it radically changes the gameplay, the fanbase of that game will become sub-divided. A perfect Example of this is Dungeons and Dragons where you find groups that only play specific editions of the game. There are people who prefer the very first Basic Edition of D&D over any of the newer editions.\n\nWhile that seems \"meh, there's no badwrongfun in that\", it does mean that the publisher is selling to a smaller market (the fans willing to buy into a new edition). D&D has a fanbase split between 6 different editions of the game and WOTC only continues to support the current version. They became acutely aware of the issue and did their best to design 5E to be appealing to all groups in an attempt to re-consolidate their market.\n\nWell, here I am. I've just dumped Pathfinder Society because of the second Edition. Not that it's a bad game, it's just that I don't have the time or energy to learn yet another complicated d20 system. And more than a few of my Pathfinder friends are of a similar opinion (although mostly their decision is based on the financial cost of buying into a whole new Pathfinder system). And now I am wondering if I am about to become an Edition Grognard, saying things like \"Pah, Savage Worlds Deluxe was the best version!\"\n\nTime will tell. I am trying to keep an open mind on this because Savage Worlds has trumped my tweaker-gene before. Here's hoping I'll continue to be the same Grognard I've always been.\nPosted by Vinzent at 1:44 PM" ]

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[ null, "HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – Even the most famous celebrities of Hollywood know the rule: you don’t cross the line and breach security protocol at red carpet premieres. Not even to greet your fans.\n\nWell, Kris Aquino did just that during the red carpet premiere of the new box office film, “Crazy Rich Asians” in which the self-proclaimed Philippines ‘Queen of all Media’ appears on a wedding scene for less than a minute.\n\nA handful of Filipino fans gathered to get a glimpse of the former Presidential sister, many of them (who haven’t seen the film) thought Aquino was the lead star. We’ll she’s been acting that way.\n\nSo, back to the Hollywood protocol.\n\nBecause she violated time-honored rules, the Hollywood Association of Film Producers and Others (HAFPO) has passed a resolution at its executive meeting last night, permanently banning Aquino from personal appearances in Hollywood.\n\nWell, Aquino had her one-minute of fame, but she’s paying dearly for it." ]

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[ "Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help you. We are here to answer any questions you might have or assist you with a project.\n\nJoin our mailing list and stay up to date on the latest smart technology news and events.\n\nDell Announces It's Not a PC Company\n\nIn yet another sign that the fundamentals are never a constant, at an event this week in San Francisco, CEO Michael Dell announced (in the context of a server software partnership with Microsoft) that Dell is moving away from its focus on consumer personal computing, and concentrating instead on supplying high-end servers, appliances, and rack-mount virtualization packages for the enterprise data center. Declaring, \"It's not really a PC company; it's an end-to-end IT company,\" CEO Dell has signaled a seismic shift from the consumer market to a focus on corporate interests, as companies look toward upgrading systems, embracing the cloud and maximizing the potential of user data.", null ]

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[ "What if Jesus really did?", null, "If he really did all that and he really was who He said He was, what would that mean for what he taught? I mean, if you could see the evidence that this person fulfilled ancient prophecies, if you could see that this person did in fact come back to life and so much more, wouldn’t it give more weight to what he said? Do you know anyone who was executed that came back to life? I don’t. But, if we did, I can almost guarantee we’d listen.\n\nAnd what if that person’s message was a message of life and not condemnation? What if that message was truth & grace and peace & love, joy and hope? Would you listen?" ]

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[ null, "When Evil Diamond Preston attacks their house at midnight, Preston and Bri must flee, leading to a daring descent through a series of spectacular dropper levels. Hit dive to go faster, and deploy a parachute to catch updrafts and avoid turbines, sharks and lasers as you tumble deeper down the rabbit hole. Can you survive the fall, and defeat the boss? Play now to find out!\n\nPreston’s Diamond Dropper is the latest collaboration between dot big bang and 300,000,000-view-a-month YouTuber Preston. With over four million views on streams of Preston’s Would You Rather, Ultimate Parkour Heist, and Diamond Dash, this latest game introduces brand new gameplay mechanics, and the most striking visual environments yet.\n\nYou can watch Preston’s launch stream here, follow his Fire Games profile on dot big bang for new game alerts, and play the game now for free at dotbigbang.com—hit the share button to invite friends to your game. GLHF!" ]

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[ "Vintage Plane Travel and Pan Am\n\nYesterday I looked at packing for plane travel. Of course these days plane travel is a necessity, not a luxury. In 1958 approximately 38 million people flew, compared to 809 million 50 years later. Wow! No wonder things have changed - imagine washing all those cups in between flights. I still hanker for that old-fashioned service and style though - comfy chairs with leg room, real crockery, tea in a pot......\n\n\nI'll just have to make do with episodes of 'Pan Am', my new favorite tv series.\n\nSet in 1963, the fashions are wonderful - the gloves, the hats and the hair. And the attitudes- sexism and racisim - of the 60s are also portrayed, as well as the politics of the time, including The Cold War. The show is also very funny - here are Maggie, in rollers, and Laura, in her 'foundation garment' standing on a bed in Rangoon because of a snake in the room.", null, "From the 1920′s until its demise in 1991, Pan American Airlines symbolized all that was luxurious in air travel - the Lockerbie disaster on 21 December 1988 marked the beginning of the end for Pan Am. Pan Am stewardesses had beauty and brains - many were college educated and spoke several languages. The airline was one of the first in the 'jet-age' and the first carrier to adopt Boeing’s 747 - they broke records with a New York to New York around-the-world trip.\n\nOriginally opened as the Pan Am \"Unit Terminal Building (UTB) on May 24, 1960, the Worldport ceased operations on May 24, 2013 - it is expected to be demolished by 2015. You can help preservationists protesting against the demolition of the Worldport here.\n\nThe pilots and the girls in blue traveled the globe, looking after many of the world's rich and famous, and were indeed almost celebrities themselves - \"my Pan-Am bag always get's me the best table\" says stewardess Maggie Ryan (Christina Ricci) in one episode of the TV show.\n\nJust carrying a Pan Am bag signified prestige - bags were presented at check-n in the 1960s to Pan Am first class passengers at check-in, including the Beatles, JFK, Judy Garland and Joe DiMaggio.\n\n\nIf you haven't seen it, the complete series of fourteen episodes of Pan Am is available on DVD, or you can find it here. Sadly, although a wonderful success, producers were unable to secure a deal for a second season.\n\nYou can read more about the history of Pan Am here or buy your own Pan Am bag here." ]

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[ null, "Here it is, the piece you were expecting. Bet you didn't expect me to be writing it, though.\n\nA quick hello to all the new readers who I didn't have the pleasure of making acquaintance with over the three years or so I was here, first as a Staff Writer here at The Crawfish Boxes and then moving into slightly more senior positions near the end. To the old hands - hello again. Don't worry, this is just a one off, you won't have to endure me beyond this.\n\nI, like many or most of you, was watching the game against the Cubs tonight (last night, by the time most of you are reading) and was horrified by the events that transpired on that one particular Albert Almora foul ball. I've never, in more than twenty-five years of watching baseball actively, seen a television broadcast that was completely silent for a full two minutes. And in the years I've participated in the hellish, apocalyptic wasteland that is Twitter, I've never seen such an immediate and almost (almost) universal outpouring of love and support - for the little girl, for her family, and for Albert Almora - who vaulted right up near the top of my list of favorite non-Astros players based on his reaction and his tears and his obvious heart. After the game, he expressed deep concern and hoped aloud that he'd be a part of that little girl's life forever. He seems like a pretty special guy, and that's worth celebrating - big shout out to Bleed Cubbie Blue, y'all do your best to hang on to that guy.\n\nEven more worthy of celebration: the early reports from the hospital have been positive for the little girl who was struck. It's still early and scary regardless, but at least the early returns are promising.\n\nSetting aside all of those most immediate concerns, my brain tends to drift towards other waters. In my own travails of the ether discussing the event, I saw a couple of posts and comments made that included ideas - some of them rather harsh - about not having children sitting in dangerous areas like along the foul lines. That struck a chord with me, because as a father of two girls (ages twelve and six) I personally never, ever sit with them in the lower bowl of the stadium unless it's comfortably behind the net - preferably behind the home plate net, at that. So, since I'm a single working parent who doesn't make a lot of money, we just don't sit in the lower bowl - and that doesn't bother me, because I am frankly terrified that they might get hit like this, despite my preparation and awareness during games.\n\nBut the tone of some of those comments I saw - they were almost accusatory. All but implying that the poor parents of that little girl are somehow to blame for what happened.\n\n\"Bet the parents were on their phones.\"\n\n\"This is why you don't take little kids on the foul lines!!!\"\n\nThings of this nature.\n\nNo, don't blame the parents. Don't blame anybody, really - horrible things happen. But if you insist on blaming someone?\n\nBlame me. And blame yourselves. Some of you, at least.\n\nThe debate around foul line netting for the fans has raged for years. As someone who always has a hot take ready to go, I have added my voice to the chorus in the past...almost always as someone who didn't have terribly strong feelings about it either way but who would generally prefer not to have my precious view obstructed in seats I paid so much money to sit in. It's a self-absorbed view born of privilege and tone-deafness that I had a complete change of heart on months ago - but it took a little girl getting hit with a foul ball at an Astros game before I finally set aside my own pride and found the only outlet available to me to add my voice to the growing chorus for nets along the foul lines extending all the way to each foul pole in every single Major and Minor League Ballpark.\n\nI call it self-absorbed and tone deaf because I, in my hubris, simply preferred not to have the netting obscuring my view. I pay extremely careful attention during games, I usually take a glove with me when I sit in the lower bowl, I have good reflexes and good hand eye coordination...I fully expect to catch most any ball hit my direction in the stands, or at least not be caught unawares. And since I have that expectation of myself, I've always felt it reasonable to have that expectation of others.\n\nWould it be ideal if small children weren't present in the danger zones along the foul lines? Without passing judgement on any parents - least of all the poor parents of this little girl who was hit - who feel differently, I think it's not an unreasonable hope that most small kids might be spared this kind of exposure.\n\nWould it be ideal if we as a society were more engaged in the game we were watching and less distracted by the size and the noise of the world around us during games? I would say maybe so.\n\nBut these rules about safety...they don't exist for the ideal. They exist for the world we have. The world we have is different than the world our parents had, and some aspects of life change - usually for the better. In simple point of fact, people don't deserve to be injured - or have their child or another loved one injured - by a flying ballistic object covered in rawhide and red stitching just for the simple \"crime\" of, say, briefly looking up some stats on FanGraphs between pitches. Or returning a quick work e-mail during a day game when they pulled their kid out of school early for a special treat at the ballpark. So on, and so forth.\n\nWe don't exist in the world we wish we had - because that world isn't real. We exist in this world, and in this world, it is absolutely a moral imperative that we protect patrons at baseball games with nets that extend all the way to each foul pole. Hockey has implemented netting for safety and the live action hardly suffers at all...and the action is far more fast-paced in hockey than in baseball.\n\nIt's long past time for the pastime to protect its fans to its full capacity as well.\n\nThe ballistic object covered in rawhide and stitches is in your court, Commissioner Manfred.\n\nDo you feel that every Major League Stadium (at least) should have safety netting that extends all the way to each foul pole?" ]

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[ "Slipknot have dropped a surprise new single, 'All Out Life', and frontman Corey Taylor teased fans they can expect the group's hotly-anticipated new album to be ''one of the darkest chapter's'' in the band's history.", null, "Slipknot have released a surprise new single - and teased their new album will be ''one of the darkest chapter's'' in the band's history.\n\nThe heavy metal outfit have given their supporters - known as Maggots - a taste of things to come ahead of their hotly-anticipated sixth studio album by dropping new thrash track 'All Out Life' as a Halloween (31.10.18) treat - and frontman Corey Taylor says the new record is ''fierce as hell''.\n\nHe said: ''The album is underway, and it's going to be one of the darkest chapters in Slipknot's history.\n\n''It kind of had a cross between the first album and 'Iowa'. I keep telling people that this is what the kids from Iowa would have made if they'd matured. It's a step from that.''\n\nCorey admitted the band's hard-hitting new track will get supporters in the mood for the upcoming album - a follow up to 2014's '.5: The Gray Chapter' - and he credited his fellow 'Wait and Bleed' hitmakers for penning ''some of the most incredible music'' he has ever heard.\n\nSpeaking to Zane Lowe on Apple's Beats 1, he added: ''Everybody talks about toxic masculinity and toxic fandom these days, but for me it's more about this toxic idea that unless something came out ten minutes ago then it's not any good - and that bothers me.\n\n''Obviously I've been doing my thing, but [the band] just got together and started writing some of the most incredible music that I've ever heard. It was so good and so inspiring to me, that I just sat right down and wrote basically everything that I was feeling.''\n\nThe masked metal group have been working on their new album for the past two years, and Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has teased fans to expect numerous concepts on the record.\n\nHe said in a statement: ''Right now is a very exciting time for Slipknot. We've been working on new music for the last two years, and 'All Out Life,' the song and the video, is just one of many concepts in the works.\n\n''It's a fitting taste to get you to the next thing. Get ready for what's to come.''\n\nCorey recently claimed the group have written their ''heaviest song'' to date for their new album.\n\nHe said: ''At a time when most bands are slowing down, I think we've written our heaviest song - one of them anyway - on this new album.\n\n''It's going to be f***ing crazy. People are going to s**t their pants when they hear it.\n\n''It's also us at our most ambitious, our most experimental, also us doing what we f***ing do best which is basically when everybody thinks they've got us figured out, we just smack them in the face with everything we've got.''\n\nSlipknot want Knotfest in the UK" ]

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[ "3 edition of Navigator\"s Log of a Tour in Bomber Command found in the catalog.\n\n\nIn round numbers that means that, of , Bomber command aircrew, 55, were killed, (this includes more t Canadians). Only one in ten of those flying at the start of the war survived to the end. Of every , 45 were killed, six seriously wounded, . Wing Commander Richard Cecil (Butch) Patrick DFC, AFC By John Ferguson, May Gallantry awards connected with the high profile activities of Fighter and Bomber command and are quickly snapped up even at the very high prices they can command so when a DFC medal group to Wing Commander R C Patrick, who served with Coastal Command, appeared on a dealers list at a . Of all the men who served in Bomber Command, Flight Lt John Hall may well be one of the luckiest. Crews had to complete at least 30 missions, despite odds of being shot down at one in 25 per mission. Yet John Hall survived 60 missions – including being shot down twice over the Channel. RAF Bomber Command controlled the RAF’s bomber force from During the Second World War, it destroyed many German cities and several of Nazi Germany’s industries. In the s, it became even more powerful because it had V Bombers and Canberras.", null, null, null, null, null, "The crews were men from the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and occupied Europe, especially Poland, France, Czechoslovakia and Norway, as well as other foreign : Royal Air Force.\n\nServed at 7 Air Gunnery School followed by training at 29 Operational Training Unit on Wellington, Heavy Conversion Unit on Navigators Log of a Tour in Bomber Command book and No 5 Lancaster. A World War II Army Air Corps Cadet is determined to do the hard work and tough learning to become a navigator for the B Bomber.\n\nBomber Command WW2. Brave beyond Belief. This PREMIUM commemorative WW2 Bomber Command Tour is primarily designed to follow the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Commonwealth men and women who played such a pivotal role in Bomber Command in WW/5(1).\n\nHere we have some exclusive extracts from the war diary of Navigator Ken Dodwell, who served in Bomber Command from and ended the war a Squadron Leader: This picture was taken by the National Press following the famous Bomber raid on. Casualty log books always command a premium.\n\nThe nature of the entries is really the main determining factor. A book belonging to an RAF pilot flying Lancaster aircraft over Europe in the period, participating in some of the big operations during that period, will typically sell today for anywhere from $ to $ US.\n\nOver two million American servicemen passed through Britain during the Second World War. Inat the height of activity, up to half a million were based there with the United States Army Air.\n\nBomber Command Books is the sales site for Mention the War Ltd. We specialise in publishing and selling books about RAF Bomber Command in the Second World War and related topics.\n\nOur growing list of titles focuses on the aircraft, squadrons and above all the men and women who shaped the legend that endures to this day.\n\nprovides an insight into the role and experiences of a navigator in RAF Bomber Command during WWII. This website details information of just one of the “many” who served in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War, navigator Jim Glasspool. The bomber war was fought largely by young, civilian volunteers from Britain and the Commonwealth, commanded by men who joined up before the Second World vast majority of aircrew were in their late teens or early twenties.\n\nOnly 25% were officers. An increasing flow of Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders meant that one in four aircrew came from the Dominions. RAF Bomber Command controlled the RAF's bomber forces from to Along with the United States Army Air Forces, it played the central role in the strategic bombing of Germany in World War onward, the British bombing campaign against Germany became less restrictive and increasingly targeted industrial sites and the civilian manpower base essential for German war Branch: Royal Air Force.\n\nThe long-awaited memorial to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Bomber Command, London’s poignant Bomber Command Memorial is a heartfelt tribute to British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and Commonwealth pilots and aircrew who lost their lives and the many others who were wounded or captured during the air raids of WWII.\n\nLog: a Of Navigator's Jack Book Fast Free Tour Rodgers Command The Bomber in by by The in Bomber Log: Tour Fast Rodgers Book Free a Command Navigator's Of Jack Sproat Lake Reflections Port Alberni BC History Logging Martin MARS Water Bomber Sproat Lake Reflections - $ In Bomber Command the tour length was exceptionally based on the number of successful combat sorties, the first tour was 30 sorties and the second 20 sorties.\n\nIn late that was somewhat modified. In Coastal Command the maximum length of a tour depended on tasks and varied from fighter, strike etc. squadrons hours to flying boats and. A brilliant study of the RAF's Bomber Command and their campaign in World War II.\n\nNoteworthy are the intelligence failures of both Bomber Command and the U.S. Eighth Air Force. For example, the Germans could have been dealt a crushing blow had the Schwinefurt (ball-bearing) raid with another immediate raid/5.\n\nI enjoyed that part of the book. It made things more human like and come alive. He shows how the organization, Bomber Command went through trials and tribulations as they came to grips with the realities of the war. They definitely grew as an organization through the war.\n\nBomber Command is an organisational military unit, generally subordinate to the air force of a most famous ones were in Britain and the United States.A Bomber Command is generally used for strategic bombing (although at times, e.g.\n\nduring the Normandy Landings, may be used for tactical bombing), and is composed of bombers (i.e. planes used to bomb targets). The log-book has Roberts going from a Sergeant to Flight Sergeant between the 1st and 5th November so I presume he was promoted at this time.\n\nI wrote to Ken in to find out whether he remembered Ken (Grandad) or the Squadron, I enclosed a few. Bomber Command and RAAF in the UK - Itinerary.\n\nTerms and Conditions. About Bomber Command. Book and Pay. Book and Pay ONLINE. Download Form. Find out More: Join this heritage tour to the sites in the UK where our RAAF Squadrons served as they flew those dangerous missions over Europe.\n\n4 th to 16 th July By the life expectancy for Bomber Aircrew was just 5 Missions – only 1 in 6 was expected to survive their 1st Tour of 30 Operations. The chances of surviving a 2nd Tour were even slimmer.\n\nOf themen who flew with Bomber Command during WW2, 55, were killed. Don Charlwood’s and Miles Tripp’s books caused sensations when they were first published, giving a personal and very direct view of what life was like in Bomber Command at different times in the war.\n\nYates’ book came out somewhat later, but was, and is, remarkable for a first book written at the age of Form Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers. Named to Flight Sergeant J. Smith and covers the period from April to October It begins with training exercises on Avro Ansons and is stamped for No Air Gunnery School (Andreas, Isle of Man).\n\nTarelton is described as 'above average and will make an able air gunner'. Below is a copy of Wally's Log Book showing his 51 sorties, (night raids are shown in red.) First Tour 12 Squadron Wickenby May to October Second Tour Squadron Waddington July to February Second tour completed giving a total of 51 sorties hours 15 mins day time flying and hours 5 mins.\n\nnight time flying. The book covers his training and his experiences as part of the RAF's Bomber Command, and his crew's ordeal completing their tour of operations. The book's title is derived from a line in the song Tristesse that was often played in the mess before a : Don Charlwood.\n\nA Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial. I am part of a new project to raise funds for a new memorial to Bomber Command which is to be built on Canwick Hill in Lincoln. My fathers Mid Upper Gunner Brian Heath flew his second tour with A picture of him and his crew is on the site.\n\n(Elsdorf) which he reckoned according to his log-book. Prior to every mission in the log-book is a flight marked ‘NFT’, which was a half hour or so shakedown flight to ensure the aircraft was serviceable for the night’s operations.\n\nHappy Valley As we was getting out the aircraft (from the air-test), the bomb aimer (a veteran of 13 trips) looks at the bomb load and he said ‘There’s a. Bomber Command Books from Mention the War Publications, Merthyr Tydfil.\n\nK likes. Bomber Command Books is a community site from Mention the War Publications, a Followers: K. It was the main reason that the men of Bomber Command did not get a campaign medal.\n\nMuch of the information on the lack of accuracy and the success of the Germans at dispersing production are already in the public domain. I am very cynical of \"Fresh Take\" books Often they are only published if they take a controversial;l stance on a topic.\n\nAircrew logbooks We have an extensive collection of aircrew logbooks, covering all aircrew trades, periods and theatres, although the majority are from the two World Wars. These form a very useful resource for those researching the history of a particular unit, station or.\n\nAt the end of a tour the C/O and the Trade Leader would sign (eg: a Bomb Aimer's log would be signed by the Bombing Leader, The Gunner's by the Gunnery Leader etc.) Flying Pencil - Dornier bomber.\n\nJoyce, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who flew between March and September on 39 operational sorties with Squadron out of RAF Burn in Yorkshire, a period not without incident, his aircraft having been.\n\nInsome squadrons left Bomber Command: No. for Coastal Command, No. for the Middle East Air Force, and No. for Fighter Command. The months from Februaryand the diverting of the force to pre-invasion of Europe (D-Day) targets in Aprilseverely tested the skill, the courage and the physical and psychological.\n\nHe designed and painted the nose art, based on cartoonist Al Capp's character by the same name.1 Group Bomber Command is a great reference book for every person interested in the history of this Bomber Command unit.\n\nIt provides the reader with a myriad of facts and the opportunity to compare the records of a single squadron with : £RAF Log Books & Medals Squadrons, Bomber Command. Lee, Pilot, 68 and Squadrons, Fighter Command (Cold War) Wright, Pilot, 38 Squadron, Middle East Command, KIA." ]

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[ null, "Financial Technology (FinTech) has been one of the fastest growing tech sectors during the past two years. Interest in the sector has led banks, investors, regulators and policymakers alike to interact with FinTech start-ups to better understand what drives their success. This has emerged as an on-going process – the difficulty comes from the fact that similarly to the Financial Services industry (FinServ) the FinTech sector is diverse and cannot be reduced to a specific silo or sub-sector (e.g. payments or alternative finance).\n\nIt was argued, in The Evolution of FinTech A New Post-Crisis Paradigm, that the FinTech sector reflects more of an evolution than a revolution. Taking a historical approach allows one to appreciate that finance has regularly been using technology to deliver products and services. From an I.T. spending perspective (US$ 195 billion in 2015) compared to FinTech investments (US$ 19 billion in 2015), it’s clear that banks’ current inroads into the sector are mainly exploratory as most expenses still go towards maintaining previous I.T. systems developed in-house as opposed to start-ups.\n\nFinTech is an emerging trend and we are at the start of a longer-term cycle that will deepen the interactions between FinTech and FinServ participants, with the support of governments and regulators. Currently, the trend can be looked at through four different angles.\n\nOn the institutional side, the FinServ industry has developed various strategies to understand the innovative technologies and business models that are currently developed by FinTech companies. There are no silver bullet solutions, but from a high-level perspective, there are three distinct phases: 1) watch, 2) interact, and 3) partner & invest. This cautious approach is warranted in view of the technological legacy systems, lengthy procurement rules as well as regulatory considerations and brand exposures that corporates need to deal with prior to entering into a partnership with a FinTech start-up. Today it feels that the watch and interact phases have matured thanks to numerous conferences, accelerators and other events that facilitated interaction. As investments mature and FinServ can re-align and re-deploy their financial and operational resources, FinTech start-ups are likely to become an integral part of the value chain of financial markets (e.g. becoming banks’ R&D centers for new products and services).\n\nThis shift of market structure requires an adjustment of regulatory methods and oversight. While the majority of financial products and services delivered by FinTech start-ups are still fundamentally different (e.g. the P2P lending revenue model is a spread between interest paid and payable), the underlying actors and methods that support the business are new. In other words, FinTech is not so much about “What is different,” but instead “Who” and “How is it new?” In turn, regulators and policymakers have to develop methodologies to interact with these new entrants in a way that support their effort to drive efficiency while balancing this with the need to uphold market stability and consumer protection. In this respect, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has demonstrated the capacity of regulators to be pro-active, a welcome signal for the industry.\n\nThe above examples reflect an evolutionary approach towards FinTech. Yet, we would be mistaken to say that the sector does not hold revolutionary potential. From both business model and new market opportunities perspective, certain start-ups are developing solutions that are radically different. For instance, the problem around the unbanked population has been a rampant one for decades. However, as technology became increasingly commoditized, the cost of providing banking products and services has made it economically viable to financially include some 2.5 billion individuals. Beyond the personal benefits to this segment of population (e.g. the safety and convenience of moving away from a cash-based economy), the macro-economic potential for economic development is large, allowing products that can smoothen customers’ income over a period of time (e.g. micro-insurance against crop disaster). Previously, this was not possible as the narrow use case did not make it economically worthwhile for the universal banking model with its large overhead costs.\n\nFurthermore, this new era that is permeating a totally new segment of the population has also been made possible as FinTech companies adapt their business models to leverage a new type of asset: Data. The combination of the Dot Com bubble and the Financial Crisis left a whole generation, the Millennials, in a situation where they are data-rich but cash-poor. As a result, banks cannot continue to operate with a business model where money itself is monetized as the margins are too small. Instead, data monetization provides a better opportunity. There exist parallels (within reason) between this situation and the unbanked who similarly have limited financial assets, but also generate a wealth of peripheral data, whether it is their communication frequency or traveling routine – this has been trialed for years and the rise of the unbanked could pave a new way of doing banking for the developed world.\n\nJanos Barberis is a Millennial in FinTech, recognized as a top-35 global FinTech leader. His expertise is focused on the new regulatory considerations raised by the development of FinTech. With a passion to drive change, he founded FinTech HK, a thought leadership platform, and the SuperCharger – a FinTech Accelerator that strategically leverages on Hong Kong as a gateway to Asia. In parallel, he sits on the advisory board of the World Economic Forum’s FinTech Committee and is a PhD Candidate at Hong Kong University Law School. Follow Janos on Twitter @JNBarberis", null, null, null ]

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[ null, "Use the following coupon code to get Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe`s Murders in the Rue Morgue for only $3.05, originally $10.21. This game is available for both the PC and Mac computers.\n\nA dreadful murder and kidnapping has occurred in the Rue Morgue and only you can solve the dark crime! Follow the clues to find the killer and the missing family. Become the apprentice of the famed C. Auguste Dupin and solve the devious puzzles to find the hidden clues that will lead you to the monstrous murderer. Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s most acclaimed murder mystery, Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder in the Rue Morgue is a fantastic Hidden Object game full of suspense and excitement." ]

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[ "The current temporary deputy chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has announced his intention to end his policing career when his replacement is named this month.\n\nStephen Martin was placed second in command of the PSNI on a temporary basis in August 2018 and unsuccessfully applied for the chief constable post in 2019.\n\nMr Martin informed the Northern Ireland Policing Board of his intention to retire with effect from the appointment of a new deputy chief constable later in January.\n\nIn a statement issued on the force website, he paid tribute to the officers and staff he has worked with in the PSNI and Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), especially those who have lost their lives during his 34 years’ service in the province.\n\nMr Martin joined the RUC in 1986 and has held a wide range of positions in uniform and detective roles, as well as at force headquarters.\n\n“Being a police officer for nearly 34 years, in both the RUC GC and the PSNI, has been a huge honour and a true privilege. I believe passionately in the contribution that policing makes to our community; and it will be the many stories of bravery and compassion by my colleagues in the delivery of their duty, which I will remember in the years to come,” Mr Martin said.\n\n“I will always be grateful for the friendships I have built both within the police service and among the community I have been humbled to serve. As I face the next chapter in my life, I am very mindful of the many colleagues and friends who we’ve lost and for whom retirement has been denied. They and their families will always be in my thoughts.\n\n“I am extremely proud to have been part of the journey that policing has made to date; and I know, with the commitment of colleagues and the partnership of the community, we will continue to make Northern Ireland a safer and more confident society. I leave with a real sense of optimism for the future and wish all my colleagues well as they continue their vital service to our entire community.”\n\n“Many thanks Stephen for your enormous and positive contribution to policing in Northern Ireland over the last 34 years, and for your personal support to me over the last six months,” Mr Byrne tweeted.\n\n“I wish you and your family my sincere best wishes for a long retirement and for the future.”", null, null ]

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[ "Nap rooms are so 2000s. Massage rooms are a dime a dozen. And the in-office gym has been around since at least the ’90s. So if you want to up the ante, attract the best talent, and have the most brag-worthy office in the world, you need more.\n\nLike a full regulation fire pole that people can actually use to drop down a floor. Or an officially certified slide to get down to the lobby after a long day. Perhaps a cushioned and enclosed chill room.\n\nOr even, believe it or not, a cattle walkway.\n\nOn a recent trip through Ontario, I toured Google’s first office in Canada — and talked to the engineer who leads Google Canada, a former startup guy in Silicon Valley and native Canuck, Steve Woods. If you use mobile Gmail, a Chromebook, Google Maps, Google Calendar, or Google Fiber, there’s a good chance you’ve touched something built at Google’s offices in Waterloo, Ontario.\n\nAnd if you ever get the opportunity, those offices are definitely something to touch as well.", null, "Above: A BufferBox for all your packages from Google's latest Canadian acquisition.\n\nThat’s one reason he decided to accept Google’s offer to leave the Valley, return home, and “figure out what we should do in Canada and do it.”\n\nIn 2008, when Google opened the office, Waterloo and London were the company’s two centers of mobile excellence — likely due to Waterloo’s proximity to then-leading smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry. So Waterloo and London pioneered the mobile version of virtually every service Google offers: Maps, Gmail, Calendar, mobile search, and more. Waterloo, which now boasts about 200 engineers, also hosts the team that built Google Fiber’s user interface and critical software for the Chrome Pixel, Google’s answer to Apple’s retina display, with full touch integration.\n\nThe office is located in a formerly industrial building that once housed a tannery, believe it or not (hence the cattle walkway). Google shares it with a number of accelerators, startups, and coworking spaces that together make up Communitech, a startup mecca with strong connections to Waterloo University, angel investors, and venture capitalists.", null, "Above: The Googlers who work here. After a year, their drawing gets colored in.\n\nWoods, whose recruiting strategy is to get ex-patriate Canadians to move back as well as to draw new talent from the nearby Waterloo University, says that it’s an attractive place for Googlers for a variety of reasons — not just the fire pole or massage room.\n\n“There’s fewer bosses here, or at least they can’t find you,” he jokes. “At least a third of the people here have moved back from California.”", null, "Above: The actual cattle walkway\n\nWoods says that Google’s most internally unpopular and controversial product ever was built in Waterloo as well: Conversion Optimizer. That’s a piece of software for advertising buyers that Google calls the “just trust us and push the button button,” which essentially hands your advertising campaign over to Google to optimize for the cheapest and most effective ads.\n\n“It was extremely unpopular in Google,” Woods told me. “People were wondering: How much money will we lose? They were worried that advertisers would optimize their ad spend early in the month, hit their caps, and stop buying.”\n\nGoogle’s known for taking risks, however, and the company ultimately decided to go ahead despite the chance it might actually lose money. Now, the product is one of Google’s most popular for advertisers, and it manages “many, many billions of dollars.”\n\n“It took a Nobel prize-winning economist to prove that was untrue,” Woods said. “It’s great for Google, great for advertisers, and great for surfers.”\n\nAnd another product Waterloo build that Woods is particularly proud of is what he calls “the largest project Google has ever done.”\n\nIt’s the first mobile search transcoder, which was an infrastructure that rendered web pages on Google’s own internal servers, decided which bits were most important for mobile phone web users, and sent only those bits. It sounds like something for the presmartphone days of historical antiquity, but not so.\n\n“It’s still a very fast-growing project,” Woods told me. “The volume is staggering … billions of pages per day in countries in the third world, and even in the U.S., it’s still growing.”\n\nSo … why in Waterloo, Ontario?", null, "Above: Communitech, the community in the building that includes Google.\n\n“Something interesting is happening here,” Woods says. “The university produces an amazing kind of talent … and people that come into Google from the University of Waterloo do disproportionately well.”\n\nWorldwide, he says, Waterloo has been one of Google’ top three or four recruiting centers for some years now. And, he adds, not everyone who wants to work for Google wants to live in California.\n\n“This area has a very high proportion of startups to population,” he adds. “Google loves startups, and we love to hire entrepreneurial people.”\n\nOh, and the slide?\n\nThe office has a plastic red slide down from the second-floor Google reception area to the first-floor entrance. It has a prominent sign, “For Googlers Only,” which a PR rep told me was placed there because Ontario’s provincial slide inspector (yes, they have one, apparently) raised some concerns about safety.\n\nI was bad, however, as I frequently am, and went down the slide anyways. The PR rep forgave me, as you can see in the video below:" ]

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[ "After a 2-billion-kilometer journey that began in September 2016, NASA's OSIRS-REx spacecraft has safely arrived at asteroid Bennu. At 17:00 UTC, with the spacecraft just 20 kilometers away from its 500-meter-wide target asteroid, OSIRIS-REx lit its engines for a 20-second burn that put it on course for an initial close flyby of Bennu's north pole tomorrow.\n\n\"We know the burn is occurring,\" said Javi Cerna, an OSIRIS-REx telecom engineer, during a NASA TV broadcast from Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado. Cerna watched his computer screen closely as the spacecraft's radio frequency shifted, indicating a change in velocity. \"We have arrived!\" he called out moments later.\n\nBack at the University of Arizona, which is leading the mission, a crowd watching at the Stevie Eller Dance Theater broke into cheers. Dante Lauretta, the mission's principal investigator, told reporters later that the burn appeared to have gone well, but he was eager to read the navigation report, which was probably waiting in his inbox.\n\n\"As soon as we're done here, I want to get to my office and get back to work,\" he said.\n\nChoosing today's burn as the official arrival moment was somewhat arbitrary, but as good a time as any. OSIRIS-REx has had Bennu in sight since 17 August, and by mid-November, the asteroid was big enough to make out surface details, including a 55-meter-wide boulder Lauretta likened to a pimple. Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, said that OSIRIS-REx arrived within Bennu's Hill Sphere — the region where the asteroid’s gravity field is stronger than the Sun's — on 1 December.\n\nOSIRIS-REx will fly over Bennu’s north pole on 4 December, at a distance of just 7 kilometers. Engineers will once again watch closely as the spacecraft's radio frequency shifts, this time not because of an engine burn, but because Bennu's gravity is tugging on the spacecraft. The amount that the signal shifts will help determine how massive the asteroid is. The spacecraft will then make two more polar flybys, giving the team on Earth a chance to get to get comfortable with the spacecraft's navigational capabilities near Bennu.\n\nDuring the first flyby, the spacecraft's Canadian-provided laser altimeter, OLA, will be powered on to start making topographic maps of Bennu's surface. On the third flyby, Lauretta said the high-resolution MapCam color camera will take images. He expects those pictures to be back on Earth around 10 December, when a press conference is scheduled at the AGU fall meeting in Washington, D.C. There, the OSIRIS-REx team plans to present early Bennu science results.", null, "This montage includes images from two full rotation surveys of asteroid Bennu by OSIRIS-REx on 25 and 27 November. The 25 November set was taken from a slightly longer distance than the 65 kilometer-range of the 27 November set. The images were taken from an animation released by the mission. Click here for a fully enlarged version in lossless PNG format.\n\nAfter the polar passes, OSIRIS-REx will move on to Bennu's midsection for an equatorial survey, and spend most of 2019 getting a comprehensive look at the entire world. Daniella DellaGuistina, the mission's lead image processing scientist, said the spacecraft will eventually begin navigating using landmarks on Bennu rather than tracking stars in the sky. She said Bennu will be the smallest-ever object humans have navigated in this manner.\n\nAlso in 2019, the team will begin selecting boulder-free candidate sites from which to collect a sample for return to Earth. DellaGuistina said up-close looks at those locations will reveal objects on the surface as small as a penny.\n\nAs it has been for Japan's Hayabusa2 sample return mission to asteroid Ryugu, finding the right spot for OSIRIS-REx to touch down on Bennu could be difficult.\n\n\"This does look a challenging surface,\" said Lauretta, gesturing to a blown-up image of Bennu. \"There's a lot of boulders here; it's rough and rugged.\" The team plans to enlist citizen scientists to help count boulders through CosmoQuest.", null, "The spacecraft will nominally collect a sample on 4 July 2020 and return it to Earth in 2023. Lauretta said there was a chance of sending the carrier spacecraft on an extended mission after that, but for now, he wants the team to stay focused on the primary mission.\n\nFor the University of Arizona, having OSIRIS-REx in the spotlight couldn't come at a better time. The school’s new strategic plan calls for making the UA the No. 1-ranked planetary science school in the world. To that end, the College of Optical Sciences, which helped design some of OSIRIS-REx’s cameras in conjunction with the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Steward Observatory, recently received a $20 million endowment. UA president Robert Robbins said space science missions were the school's version of winning the Heisman Trophy.\n\nthere's another oddball boulder kind of 'sitting on top of the asteroid' in the (by this orientation) southern hemisphere. Just like Ryugu's, also in the 'southern' hemisphere (northern by images). I'm just really confused how prominent boulders come to rest on tiny asteroids like this. If they determine that it's native to Bennu that's one thing, though i'm curious what kind of process would form a boulder like that. If it's not native, how the heck did it land without an impact? Why am i so fascinated with these boulders?\n\nOh WOW!!!! Bennu's a CUBE!!!!! a little rounded at the edges, but quite cubicle nonetheless." ]

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[ "Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Trolled As They Returned From Vacation And Didn’t Pose For Paparazzi; Take A Look!!!\n\nBollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at the airport but did not respond to the paparazzi. Lordbirds of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone, never fail to show their relationship goals to their fans. They often highlighted their cherished chemistry for each other.", null, "Deepika and Ranveer were last seen together on the silver screen in 83 which does not win the hearts of the audience with their performance. They struggled to come over it because they had given their everything to making a hit film but Unfortunately the film was not appreciated by the audience.", null, "Recently, the actors Deepika and Ranveer were trolled for their airport appearance as they returned from a vacation. Ranveer and Deepika always make sure to keep their personal life private. The couple has several ups and downs in their lives, but they stay together like a pillar of strength.\n\nRecently, Ranveer and Deepika were spotted at the airport. We can see them together as they hold their hands and go to the car to ignore the paparazzi. They seemed in a rush and didn’t pay much attention to the paparazzi. This absurd act makes netizens annoyed, as one user wrote, “Film flop karne ke baad chal side hat.. agar movie hit karti toh wahi ruk karke photo khichata.” The other user wrote, “Attitude after movie flop super changed.” One the user commented, “So much attitude.”", null, "On January 5, 2021, on Deepika Padukone’s birthday, Ranveer Singh had written a note for her. He had shared a picture of his wife Deepika Padukone showing off her back and enjoying herself in the pool. Along with this, he had written: “My baby promoting #gehraiyaan on her birthday!”", null, "On the work front, The actors Ranveer and Deepika were last seen in the film, 83 and She will be seen in his upcoming film with Siddhant Chaturvedi in Gehraiyaan." ]

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[ null, "AC Milan face competition from two Bundesliga clubs in the race to sign Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica, according to a report.\n\nGianluca Di Marzio reported that Ralf Rangnick has put Werder Bremen’s Milot Rashica on his list of desired players at Milan, but the Bosnian and his team-mates secured a place in the Bundesliga relegation play-offs which will play a key role in the winger’s future.\n\nAccording to Bremen outlet DeichStube, RB Leipzig are still the favourites to land Rashica but Hertha BSC have also entered the running, while Milan remain interested according to their information.\n\nThey add that if Werder were to lose the play-off against Heidenheim and be relegated into the 2. Bundesliga then Rashica’s release clause would drop to €15million.\n\nHowever, teams will be required to pay a €38m clause should they stay up, with the Daily Mirror recently reporting that Liverpool, Wolves, Aston Villa and Southampton are all keen on the forward, who has 10 goals across all competitions this season.", null, null, null ]

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[ "Resistors made of carbon film resistor series materials are generally called carbon film resistors, which are mainly film resistors decomposed by organic materials. Covering the resistance range of 1Q-1OMQ, the price is low, and the manufacturing is very easy. It is popular as a general-purpose resistor (the most in circulation). Conversely, because of the problems of temperature coefficient and noise level, it is uncomfortable for the power circuit for high-precision and data signals.", null, "Thick film resistors are made by mixing the raw materials of metal resistors with organic chemical fillers, packaging and printing, and then firing. The thickness of the protective layer can also be packaged and printed on it, and the application coverage is wide. Nowadays, the popular general-purpose block resistors and resistor banks also use this type of resistor body. Although it is a general-purpose resistor, it only covers the range of IOO-1OMQ resistance value, and the temperature coefficient is also ±300-50ppm/℃.\n\nPlastic thin film resistors are mainly used for vacuum evaporation to produce resistor bodies, which are different from thick film production; methods and characteristics are different. The production and manufacturing machinery and equipment have a large scale of operation, and the raw materials of the resistors are highly playable, and resistors with good characteristics can be obtained.\n\nThe range of resistance value is about 100-1MQ, and the temperature coefficient is ±100-5ppm/℃. Because the resistor has good continuity and low noise, it is suitable for high-precision/small data signal power circuits. The price and easy-to-buy performance have been greatly improved than before. Under normal circumstances, the resistance of plastic film resistors can still guarantee 0.1O-100MQ. Although the temperature is not very good, it is still very important as a resistance resistance of commercial precision.\n\nMetal oxide film resistors are made by heating and oxidizing metal compounds such as tin, and are commonly referred to as \"metal oxides.\"\n\nMetal wire and metal strip: The resistor adopts alloy wires and strip wires such as manganese (nickel) copper and nickel chromium, which are mainly used as winding type. The material has a large degree of freedom, and the temperature coefficient is ±200-5ppm/℃. Due to mechanical constraints, too thin resistance wires cannot be used, and the resistance value ranges from 0.1Q to tens of kO. Compared with other resistors, the cross-sectional area of ​​metal wires and metal strips is large, so they have the advantage of being able to withstand large instantaneous currents.", null, "Can the capacitor continue to be used if the bulge is not serious?", null, null, null, null, "3. Why add a resistor between the gate and source of ...\n\n4. What are the particularities when using TVS and re...\n\n5. Differences and advantages and disadvantages betwe..." ]

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[ "NEW YORK – Grady Sizemore’s big hit against an old friend ensured Jon Lester finally had something to show for an im...", null, "NEW YORK – Grady Sizemore’s big hit against an old friend ensured Jon Lester finally had something to show for an impressive effort.\n\nSizemore hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning off CC Sabathia and the Boston Red Sox gave Lester enough run support for his first win of the year, 4-2 over the New York Yankees on Friday night.\n\n“Good to have a rally there in that inning,” Sizemore said. “We’ve kind of struggled with Jon on the mound. It’s nice to pick him up and get some runs for him.”\n\nIt wasn’t all positive news for Boston in its first win this season over the rival Yankees. Closer Koji Uehara was held out of the game because he had some right shoulder stiffness when throwing during pregame warmups. Manager John Farrell used Edward Mujica in the ninth instead of the 39-year Uehara as a precaution.\n\n“We felt it was best to stay away from him,” Farrell said. “It’ll be a day-to-day thing.”\n\nJonny Gomes led off the sixth with another long ball off Sabathia, and the four-run inning was more runs than Boston had scored for Lester in his first two starts combined (one). Despite a 2.51 ERA coming in, Lester was at risk of falling to 0-3 for the first time in his big league career.\n\nThe left-hander was lifted with two outs in the seventh after Kelly Johnson singled to pull the Yankees within two runs, his first hit in 15 career at-bats against Lester (1-2). Junichi Tazawa relieved with runners at the corners and retired Derek Jeter on a flyout.\n\nJeter hit leadoff for the Yankees for first time since breaking his left ankle in the 2012 AL championship series opener. He beat out an infield single in four at-bats.\n\nLester allowed Alfonso Soriano’s homer starting the second and six hits overall. He walked two and struck out six in improving to 12-5 in 27 starts against New York.\n\n“I don’t feel like I threw the ball as well the first two, but sometimes you need games like this to appreciate the ones where you glide through,” Lester said. “This was a little bit of a grinder.”\n\nTazawa pitched 1 1-3 innings of one-hit relief, and Mujica was perfect in the ninth for his first save with Boston.\n\n“I’m ready to go whatever the situation,” said Mujica, who had 37 saves for St. Louis and made the NL All-Star team last year before losing his closer’s job in September.\n\nSabathia (1-2) pitched without the controversy that surrounded teammate Michael Pineda in a series-opening 4-1 win Thursday but also without the success. Pineda gave up one run and four hits in six-plus innings but was caught on camera with a brown substance on his hand. Joe Torre, Major League Baseball’s executive vice president for baseball operations, said in a statement Friday that Pineda will not be suspended.\n\nLooking as if he was setting aside talk of being an ace on the decline, Sabathia was dominant for five innings. He allowed just David Ross’ third-inning double until Gomes led off the sixth with his first homer of the year, on an 89 mph four-seam fastball.\n\nThe duo were teammates in Cleveland before Sabathia was traded to Milwaukee during the 2008 season.\n\n“You go out and compete, even against friends,” Sabathia said. “Tonight he got the best of me.”\n\nSabathia’s fastball velocity has declined from 94.1 mph in 2009, his first season in New York, to 89.7 mph this year entering Friday. Last year he gave up 45 of his major league-leading 122 runs on a career-high 28 homers allowed. He’s already yielded five this season.\n\nSabathia allowed four runs and six hits in seven innings, striking out nine and walking two. He’s given up at least four runs in each of his three starts and has a 6.63 ERA.\n\n“I was a little bit better,” Sabathia said. “I haven’t really been able to put a whole game together.”\n\nNOTES: Former Red Sox Jacoby Ellsbury and Matt Thornton were given their World Series rings in a meeting with Boston GM Ben Cherington and Farrell before the game. … Yankees manager Joe Girardi said 1B Mark Teixeira (right hamstring) should be off the disabled list before May 1 but SS Brendan Ryan (back) is doubtful for the beginning of next month. … Red Sox OF Shane Victorino took BP and did some light running. Farrell says he’ll have an idea about a rehab assignment for Victorino after the White Sox series early next week. … Next up: Boston’s John Lackey (2-0) faces New York’s Hiroki Kuroda (1-1)." ]

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[ null, "There are some games that you know are going to be good as soon as you arrive. Few venues have impressed me quite as much as Escape Rush in that respect. Before you even enter the building, you can’t help but realise you’re somewhere special. So special, in fact, that you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d come to entirely the wrong place. Escape Rush does not look like a place where you’ll play an escape room – this is a place where you start an adventure.\n\nOnce inside, there’s a comfortable waiting area that looks entirely at odds with the mission ahead: infiltrating a Russian submarine bunker. This is old-world opulence, not just in terms of the leather sofas but in the sense of space. I’ve played in escape rooms that are significantly smaller than just the waiting room here. Escape Rush isn’t in the city centre, which is what presumably allowed them to be more generous with their space; but, even taking that into account, this is impressive.\n\nIf you had to pick out one really impressive aspect of Submarine Bunker, it would undoubtedly be the set. We repeatedly had moments that were unexpected and delighting in equal measure. Almost every time I entered a new space, from the moment we left the street outside to the finale, I was surprised by what we found. Even when they hadn’t gone to a lot of trouble to dress it up (as in one particular example which was pretty much bare concrete), it still worked well.\n\nSo, yes, this is a stunningly beautiful experience that will make you feel like you’re in a movie. But what about the other elements of the game? Well, the sense of story and exploration were also strong. There’s a good story here both in the background to the Ravenswood organisation that forms an overarching narrative for this and their future experiences and in the way the journey unfolds within the game. Contrary to what you might expect in view of that, this isn’t an experience that relies on you reading, listening or watching videos during your sixty minutes. Instead they’ve opted to let the set itself tell the story and, as a result, give you a very clear picture of what you’re doing.\n\nOn top of that, the puzzles within the game fit in a broader mission that ensures there’s a clear sense of progress and an idea of what you’re aiming for. In fact, it felt very much like there were a number of sub-missions we had to complete in order to meet our final goal, and that really helped give a sense of our place in the overall story arc. Occasionally, I still felt a little lost, though – while I understood the sub-missions I undertook, I wasn’t always clear on where to start, and the path they’d chosen for set design was such that you could feel overwhelmed with the number of possible things to investigate that turned out not to be useful for progressing.\n\nOne particular problem we encountered – and which caused us frustration – was that it wasn’t always clear whether the next step was to search or solve. In some ways, they were hampered by the size of the set they’d created. Had they opted for a smaller area, we would quickly have realised that there was nothing hidden and would have continued trying to find a puzzle to solve but, as it was, we spent a long time fruitlessly searching the space only to return empty-handed.\n\nThe puzzles were good but not stellar, opting for safe challenges rather than innovation. While I enjoyed the vast majority of them, a couple felt a little more maths-based than I’d have liked and, on occasion, they repeated a little. Overall, though, there’s more than enough to keep players satisfied and, even better, they’d made good attempts to fit those puzzles within the narrative.\n\nThis game is undoubtedly an incredibly impressive immersive experience with a sense of scale that few escape rooms can rival. And yet… I found myself not enjoying it quite as much as other games that were more basic. That came down to just a few key moments that I can well imagine other teams not encountering: the overwhelming nature of the realism they’d created that left me feeling like I was surrounded by red herrings, an uncertainty on multiple occasions over whether the next stage involved solving or searching (with the corresponding frustration when we chose the wrong option), and a puzzle that we ignored because the rest of the mission had been relatively directed.\n\nThere’s no doubt in my mind, though: if you’re in Brussels, you should definitely take the trip to play this game. Want a second opinion? I’d highly recommend Toby’s write-up over on Escape the Review.\n\nThat’s all on Escape Rush. Want to read more about Brussels games? Click here to head back to the main Brussels page." ]

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[ null, "How much do you train, and could you get better results with less effort? What about just three hours a week?\n\nUltraMental is a guide to training that uses current research and personal experience to support and explain the less-is-more theory.\n\nWe got in touch with Magness to learn more about his three-hours-per-week training for ultra-marathon (and longer) events around the world.", null, "GearJunkie: Why did you decide to write a book on this topic?\nAndy Magness: UltraMental is the bringing together of all my training ideas and philosophy and practice over the past half-decade. As I began training less and harder and yet still doing really big things, I started to connect with other people doing the same and found there weren’t any books on the topic. Those I told about my experiment typically thought it was crazy and would end in failure. But with continued success I kept thinking about things, doing research on various elements of the training, and piecing together a reasonable explanation as to why I became faster and more capable.\n\nWho should read this book?\nEveryone who aspires to do big endurance races or is fascinated by those who do them. Anyone who’s got the Ironman or an ultra on their bucket list but doesn’t know how they are going to manage. Someone who wants to figure out how to train for endurance as efficiently as possible — getting the most out of each minute. Mike Mentzer fans.\n\nExplain the book’s name.\nIt’s two-part, one stressing the “mental” part because this training is 90% mental, as opposed to physical. And then the name is a nod at “mental” meaning crazy, as that’s what conventional wisdom thinks of my ideas.\n\nHow much of training is physical, and how much is mental?\nThe training I ascribe to and promote, “High Intensity Interval Training” I call it, carries with it a huge mental load. While it is physically very demanding, it is short and allows for adequate recovery. I have been injury-free despite an average of a half-dozen big events a year since 2007. But HIIT training, done consistently, is mentally very difficult. In the book I lay out a way to deal with the mental side so that it can be used, if desired, almost exclusively as a road to an adequate level of fitness for ultra-endurance racing.", null, "Same for racing and expeditions… how much is physical, and how much is mental?\nThe longer the race the more the balance shifts towards mental. Short races push you closer to your actual physical potential. Multi-day adventure races are a matter of mentally overcoming barriers and low points or physical collapses because they are going to happen.\n\nHow does Eric Collard fit into this book?\nEric was the motivating force for the book to begin with. He became intrigued by my ideas after reading an article i wrote for Breathe Magazine. Then we met when he came down to do a 50K winter ultra that I put on outside of Fargo. He pushed me to collect my ideas and served as a sounding board and mentor and taskmaster throughout the process of writing a book, which was all new to me.\n\nDo you take any influence from Tim Ferriss’ “The 4 Hour Body”?\nI didn’t read the book but did realize after its success that maybe there was an audience for my ideas, and I like Tim’s spirit and confidence in himself, in spite of what others might say. I joke that my ideas are like Ferriss’s, only much bolder, and I’ve actually used my ideas to run an ultra-marathon (there was some contention with his 5K to 50K chapter and how he was ‘going to’ run an ultra when the book went to press but never did). I waited until I’d run several before publishing.\n\nIs the book meant for serious athletes only?\nI believe that the lessons and ideas in the book are applicable to a wide range of athletes. HIIT is very hard when done properly and will be unappealing to most when done exclusively as I do it, but even once a week application of higher intensity work can be beneficial. The chapters on mental aspects of training and racing also apply across the board to both elite and recreational athletes taking on ultra-distance events.\n\nCan someone “off-the-couch” benefit from this book and your training advice?\nFor me it comes down to intensity. Most training programs seem to focus on volume primarily. The ideas of baseline workouts and consistent use of them in designing a program almost ensures continuing progression along the fitness spectrum to those able to carry them out. I believe that the principles in the book could be adapted for use by ‘off the couch’ folks who aspired to do bigger things.\n\nGive us three or fours tips to better training that people learn about in this book?\nThere are LOADS of tips and guidelines for efficient training and tricks for developing the mental ability to take on high intensity work. Naming only three or four is going to be a challenge, but…\n\n1) Use baseline workouts regularly to make sure you keep progressing toward your goal.\n\n2) Use of objective metrics (pace, wattage, RPM) as opposed to subjective ones (perceived exertion) is critical for high-intensity work.\n\n3) Confidence is key. You can still fail despite confidence, but without it you will fail.\n\n4) Racing is training and will add to your ability to progress confidently into longer distance events and bigger efforts.\n\n5) If you’re not failing to meet your workout goals once in a while, you’re not working hard enough!", null, "Give us some mental tips.\n\n1) Break it down. This works for both short and long efforts — in short intense intervals, forget about future intervals that seem impossible. Focus on the interval you are doing — those next 30 seconds. Every successful interval will bolster your confidence and make the next one more likely.\n\n2) Don’t rely on other people’s sense of what is possible to determine your own ideas of possibility. Decide for yourself.\n\n3) Lie to yourself — if you tell white lies (I’ll quit at mile 50, or after the fourth of six intervals) you can eek a little more tolerance out of your central governor. But then at mile 50 or interval 4, renegotiate. After all, you’re halfway or only two intervals from the end!\n\n4) There is a story in the book about a friend of mine doing a 12-hour bike race and coming into the transition after 10 laps declaring he was done…. I told him about digging holes… great story in the mental chapter. Worth reading.\n\nDid you have an epiphany moment about how/why this kind of training works?\nIt was a slow process. To begin with, it just worked. In order to seek balance in my life I arbitrarily limited my training. But I kept doing big races occasionally. I got stronger and faster with less time invested. So i started (naturally, i’m a scientist by education!) trying to figure out why (it flew in the face of most conventional training wisdom). My hypothesis, if you will, has been cobbled together over the last five years as I’ve had the time to do research on various aspects of training, both physical and mental.\n\nHow did you used to train (before implementing the three hours a week)?\nLeading up to my participation in Primal Quest 2006, I trained three days a week for an hour to two each session and then put in big sessions on the weekend of many hours (8-12 or more). For my off-road Ironman in 2003 I trained more traditionally as well, with longer runs and bikes and zero high intensity work. I was probably training 10-20 hours a week for that race.\n\nWhat kind of base fitness level did you have when you started on this regimen?\nI imagine I had pretty good base fitness when I started. But what was amazing is how much stronger I got right away. Although I’d run marathons before, I struggled to run faster than 8 minute miles. My fastest half was a 1:47.\n\nDoes a reader need to have a lot of base fitness to be able to gain from the book’s advice?\nI discuss specific concerns for new athletes in both the physical and mental chapters. But no, I think the principals and schemes are more dependent on someone’s mental capacity to perform (and enjoy) true high intensity work than on their physical starting point. And I also think that the advice can be scaled back—intensity is relative—someone with less fitness can still work at 90% of their max for 5 minutes the same as I can. They just might not have run or biked as far.\n\nWhat one thing should a reader take away — what is the most important piece of knowledge or advice that could change someone?\nDecide for yourself. Don’t decide to do something or not to do something based on what others have decided is the right way to proceed. I’ve had so many people tell me that I will fail or simply won’t be able to do such and such race on my training. But it is far more important what I think than what they say. Confidence! That and the idea that failure is ok — wanna try an ultra marathon but don’t have the time to put in 50 mile weeks? Do what you can and go for it. You can’t succeed if you don’t try, and failure is always a possibility with any risk worth taking. You’ll learn either way.\n\n—UltraMental is available as an ebook now for $3.95.\n\nUp Next: How Bears Play Golf In Canada" ]

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[ null, "GOOD NEWS CAN feel all too hard to come by lately. But this, at least, is something the US can be proud of: the digital divide in the country’s schools is rapidly closing.\n\nThat’s according to the new “State of the States Report” released today by the non-profit EducationSuperHighway, which aims to bring broadband access to every classroom in the country by 2020. The group analyzed data collected by the Federal Communications Commission on school broadband access and found that in just the last two years, tremendous progress has been made in the way of connecting the country’s public schools.\n\nNot only have 20 million students gained access to broadband in the classroom since 2013, but the percentage of school districts that now meet the FCC’s minimum requirements for access has spiked from just 30 percent of districts to 77 percent. But what is perhaps most impressive about the progress is how it’s leveled the playing field throughout the country—students at rural or poor schools are now just as likely to have this kind of access as students in urban areas or wealthy school districts.\n\n“Frankly, I was taken aback,” says Evan Marwell, CEO and founder of EducationSuperHighway, of the results. “But then as I started to think about why it’s happening, it makes a lot more sense.”\n\nHawaii and Wyoming Out in Front\n\nIn 2014, the FCC modernized its so-called E-Rate program, which makes federal funding available for schools investing in technology, in order to ensure that the program would also include funding for broadband access. That means that between 2013 and 2015, federal money for broadband access in schools increased from $470 million to nearly $680 million. As part of that change, the FCC also set a future goal for schools that would require them to have 1 megabit per second of Internet access for every student. Meanwhile, the price of broadband in schools effectively decreased as providers grew their fiber networks and could offer schools more bandwidth for their money.\n\nState governments have also been instrumental in pushing this change. Already, Hawaii and Wyoming have achieved 100 percent connectivity in their public schools, and South Dakota, Connecticut, and Maine are close behind. To date, the report says, 38 governors have made public commitments to connect students in their states, or as Marwell puts it, they “have stepped up to finish the job.”\n\nAnd of course, there is still a significant job to be done. Despite the fact that 20 million kids have gotten connected, more than 21 million students and 23 percent of school districts still lack the minimum level of connectivity. Those districts, the report finds, spend an average of 2.4 times less on connectivity than districts that meet connectivity standards spend.\n\nThat means these schools will need to increase funding for connectivity, but Marwell says that shouldn’t be as difficult as it sounds, given that the E-rate program is still underutilized by schools. For instance, according to the report, in 2015, only 50 percent of schools used the $150 per student E-Rate allocates to schools for LAN and Wi-Fi upgrades. The expansion of fiber connectivity will also play a big role in closing the remaining gap. The report shows that school districts that don’t have fiber are 15 percent less likely to meet the FCC’s minimum connectivity goals.\n\nBoth Sides of the Aisle\n\nIt’s worth noting that school connectivity has been one of the key initiatives of President Obama’s administration. In 2013, the administration launched the ConnectEd initiative, which is designed to connect 99 percent of US students to broadband by 2018. It remains to be seen what will happen to that program during the next administration, which may well be run by any number of candidates who are now promising to cut federal spending, should they be elected.\n\nBut Marwell says he’s heartened by the fact that so many state governors on both sides of the aisle have supported this initiative. And reports like the one being released today make a strong argument for why such spending is needed.\n\n“I feel pretty confident,” Marwell says, “that even in an environment where they’re trying to cut government spending, that taking money away from putting broadband in schools is going to be pretty low on the priority list.”" ]

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[ null, "One of the aspects of American life that surprises immigrants–especially those who come from countries with civil war like my home country Colombia–is the easy access to fire arms and the constitutional right of its citizens to keep and bear them.\n\nWhen I met my husband, his oldest son was 13, and he already knew how to shoot, unload, and show clear a revolver. I couldn’t believe it. However, my husband explained that he took his son to a shooting range more as a survival mechanism than a hobby.\n\nAccording to approximated data from 2017, four in ten households in the US have someone who owns a gun. Based on this number, my husband thought it necessary to teach his son how to empty the chamber of a gun or rifle, and prevent him from becoming part of the statistics of accidental shootings at one of his friends’ homes.\n\nThe Second Amendment is one of the points that generates visceral passions dividing the country into supporters and defectors. For obvious reasons, these differences exacerbate when tragedies such as last Sunday’s in Las Vegas, NV occur.\n\nAs always, Democrats play the dramatic card demanding new restrictions, while Republicans repudiate the accusations and accuse Democrats of opportunism by using the painful events to mobilize the population against the right to bear arms.\n\nAlthough the apocalyptic images of the most recent massacres in America–country music concert in Las Vegas, night club in Orlando, and an elementary school in Sandy Hook–shreds one’s soul, because of the psychological impact, the statistics actually show that the probability of being killed with a fire arm in the USA in below the risk of dying from poisoning or overdose and car accidents, and on par with unintentional falls.\n\nNow, even though law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves, their families, and property from common delinquency, and data supports the co-relation between low criminal activity in states with concealed and open carry legislation, there is one question in reference to Las Vegas shooting that makes no logical sense:\n\nWhy the psychopath, who killed 58 civilians and injured over 500, was able to purchase 47 handguns and rifles in four different states (Nevada, Utah, California, and Texas) without raising any suspicion?\n\nPerhaps the answer relies on the fact that the gun business is very lucrative and it permeates all spheres of government, society, and economy in this country. Contrary to one’s perception after the events from last Sunday, the stock price of American Outdoors Brands, AOBC–former Smith & Wesson–rose by more than 3% before the close of the Stock Market on Monday, same as its competitor, Sturn Ruger (RGR).\n\nThe Constitutional Rights of a nation must cover its entire population, and above all, the preservation of life should primary. Nonetheless, sick minds like the Mandalay Bay shooter have no remorse or empathy, and their victims’ lives are merely measured by the size of a bullet." ]

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[ "Feel like having a car crash anytime soon with plans of walking away without a scratch? Then look no further than the Tesla Model S, which may just be the safest car in the world.\n\nThe NHTSA’s ratings are based on a five-star scale and apparently, the Model S was able to score a 5.4, meaning the Model S tilted the NHTSA’s own rating scale. Such a score is better than any other passenger car, SUV, or minivan in the NHTSA’s history of crash testing. Now you can say the Model S is an overachiever, if it wasn’t already.\n\nAccording to Tesla’s statement, the Model S’s lack of an engine allows for more flexibility when building a better reinforced passenger cell and frontal crumple zone to help absorb impact. The Model S’s floor-placed battery pack keeps the center of gravity low, which prevented the NHTSA from deliberately rolling the Model S in virtually every test circumstance. Additionally, the roof was tested for crush resistance. And the result from that was the Model S actually broke the NHTSA’s machine after it passed the point of producing four-g’s of force.\n\nQuite the model it is.\n\nCheck out the full findings in the press release after the jump.\n\nMonday, August 19, 2013, Palo Alto, CA – Independent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla Model S a 5-star safety rating, not just overall, but in every subcategory without exception. Approximately one percent of all cars tested by the federal government achieve 5 stars across the board. NHTSA does not publish a star rating above 5, however safety levels better than 5 stars are captured in the overall Vehicle Safety Score (VSS) provided to manufacturers, where the Model S achieved a new combined record of 5.4 stars.\n\nOf all vehicles tested, including every major make and model approved for sale in the United States, the Model S set a new record for the lowest likelihood of injury to occupants. While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans. This score takes into account the probability of injury from front, side, rear and rollover accidents.\n\nThe Model S has the advantage in the front of not having a large gasoline engine block, thus creating a much longer crumple zone to absorb a high speed impact. This is fundamentally a force over distance problem – the longer the crumple zone, the more time there is to slow down occupants at g loads that do not cause injuries. Just like jumping into a pool of water from a tall height, it is better to have the pool be deep and not contain rocks. The Model S motor is only about a foot in diameter and is mounted close to the rear axle, and the front section that would normally contain a gasoline engine is used for a second trunk.\n\nFor the side pole intrusion test, considered one of the most difficult to pass, the Model S was the only car in the “good” category among the other top one percent of vehicles tested. Compared to the Volvo S60, which is also 5-star rated in all categories, the Model S preserved 63.5 percent of driver residual space vs. 7.8 percent for the Volvo. Tesla achieved this outcome by nesting multiple deep aluminum extrusions in the side rail of the car that absorb the impact energy (a similar approach was used by the Apollo Lunar Lander) and transfer load to the rest of the vehicle. This causes the pole to be either sheared off or to stop the car before the pole hits an occupant.\n\nThe rear crash testing was particularly important, given the optional third row children’s seat. For this, Tesla factory installs a double bumper if the third row seat is ordered. This was needed in order to protect against a highway speed impact in the rear with no permanently disabling injury to the third row occupants. The third row is already the safest location in the car for frontal or side injuries.\n\nThe Model S was also substantially better in rollover risk, with the other top vehicles being approximately 50 percent worse. During testing at an independent facility, the Model S refused to turn over via the normal methods and special means were needed to induce the car to roll. The reason for such a good outcome is that the battery pack is mounted below the floor pan, providing a very low center of gravity, which simultaneously ensures exceptional handling and safety.\n\nOf note, during validation of Model S roof crush protection at an independent commercial facility, the testing machine failed at just above 4 g’s. While the exact number is uncertain due to Model S breaking the testing machine, what this means is that at least four additional fully loaded Model S vehicles could be placed on top of an owner’s car without the roof caving in. This is achieved primarily through a center (B) pillar reinforcement attached via aerospace grade bolts.\n\nThe above results do not tell the full story. It is possible to game the regulatory testing score to some degree by strengthening a car at the exact locations used by the regulatory testing machines. After verifying through internal testing that the Model S would achieve a NHTSA 5-star rating, Tesla then analyzed the Model S to determine the weakest points in the car and retested at those locations until the car achieved 5 stars no matter how the test equipment was configured.\n\nThe Model S lithium-ion battery did not catch fire at any time before, during or after the NHTSA testing. It is worth mentioning that no production Tesla lithium-ion battery has ever caught fire in the Model S or Roadster, despite several high speed impacts. While this is statistically unlikely to remain the case long term, Tesla is unaware of any Model S or Roadster occupant fatalities in any car ever.\n\nThe graphic below shows the statistical Relative Risk Score (RSS) of Model S compared with all other vehicles tested against the exceptionally difficult NHTSA 2011 standards. In 2011, the standards were revised upward to make it more difficult to achieve a high safety rating.\n\nReport: Porsche Panamera Turbo S could be unveiled next month\n\nMarch 29, 2011 Omar Rana Comments Off on Report: Porsche Panamera Turbo S could be unveiled next month", null ]

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[ null, "The National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists in Washington DC, is an annual gathering of bicycle advocates from across the country. For this year's event held in March, the contingent from Illinois included myself and six other advocates from Illinois representing Ride Illinois, Women Bike Chicago, and other groups from the city, suburbs and downstate.\n\nDuring the 3-day event, we participated in a variety of presentations, workshops and mobile bike tours.\n\nOn the final and arguably most important day of the summit, we focused our attention on Capitol Hill. We met with our federal representatives and their staffers to discuss the importance of investing in walking, biking and transit.\n\nThe league asked us to make the following requests of our state’s representatives and senators:\n\nIn order to reach as many of our state’s representatives as possible, myself and the other advocates from Illinois split into two groups.\n\nMy group focused on the Chicagoland region and had the opportunity to sit down face-to-face with Rep. Danny Davis (District 7) and Rep. Dan Lipinski (District 3) (pictured second from left, above). We also met with the transportation liaisons of Rep. Kelly (District 2), Rep. Quigley (District 5), Rep. Roskam (District 6), Rep. Schakowsky (District 9), and Senators Duckworth and Durbin.\n\nResponses to our three asks from the offices were mostly positive or, at the very least, the staffers were curious and open to learning more details.\n\nPrioritizing safety, investing in multimodal projects and creating a bi-partisan infrastructure plan that fairly supports all communities (not just the wealthiest) were generally agreed upon principles.\n\nMost were very supportive of TIGER funding and had already signed an appropriations bill to support it.\n\nWhen we met with Congressman Peter Roskam’s transportation liaison, we were told his support of TIGER was uncertain. Rep. Roskam is a Republican representing parts of DuPage County and the far Northwest suburbs. We shared details of how TIGER funding had benefited his district and our contact at the office promised to relay our messages to the Congressman. After we followed-up, we were welcomed with the news that Rep. Roskam was a yes for TIGER funding!\n\nAnd finally, when we introduced the HR4241 Act to the offices, each said they needed to dig into the details before making a decision. In addition to Rep. Lipinski, who was one of the original co-sponsors of the act, we have now learned that Representatives Davis, Schakowsky, Quigley and Roskam agreed to co-sponsor the bill.\n\nAnd more good news! On March 23, 2018, Congress approved a budget deal that would triple funding for the TIGER program to $1.5 billion for FY 2018 and increase funding for Amtrak and transit (including the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Program). President Trump signed the budget into law — a big win for multimodal transportation funding!\n\nIf you’d like to advocate for biking, walking, and transit on the federal, state or local level, consider getting involved during this year’s election cycle. Set up meetings with your elected officials and candidates to share your concerns and ask them about their transportation priorities. Here are a few resources that may be of interest:\n\nIf you’re interested in contacting your representative in Washington, email me at [email protected] with your district number and I’ll direct you to the best transportation contact." ]

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[ "The best choice for recording and publishing computer-based multimedia.\n\nSo what is Camtasia Studio? It is the premiere screen recording system on the market today; and it has just gotten better with the release of Camtasia Studio 5. This is a complete software solution for creating high-quality training videos, presentations, and screencasts that can be shared on the web, CD-ROM, as well as on portable media players such as the iPod.\n\nNot to worry for you Mac users, the fine people at TechSmith are hard at work on versions for you as well. They have a mailing list set up, if you want to be notified of new developments.\n\nTechSmith originally started out in 1987 as a custom software company who developed for the Windows platform. Responding to a demand for screen capture utilities, they created SnagIt in 1991. Over time SnagIt offered some video capture capabilities and these, in turn, became Camtasia in 1999. In 2002, it became Camtasia Studio which was enhanced with a suite of tools. In October 2007, the latest version, Camtasia Studio 5 was released.", null, "What does Camtasia Studio actually do? It automatically records exactly what a user sees on the screen. It records what they say, and how they interact with any Windows-based application or internet based website. It can be used to record training videos, marketing information, or support instruction.\n\nOnce you have your video recorded, Camtasia Studio 5 has the tools that will allow you to edit your video and share it in a variety of formats. These include Flash (SWF, FLV) fixed media such as CD and DVD, as well as portable media such as the iPod. If you want, you can see a short overview of Camtasia and how it can be used.\n\nSo what is new with Camtasia Studio 5?\n\n• Camtasia SmartFocus – This allows you to create smooth automatic zoom and pan action with the click of a mouse. This allows you to redirect the viewer's attention on important points of interest. It also allows you to provide clarity inside small play back windows such as on YouTube or Podcasts. You can also watch a demonstration of Smart Focus.\n\n• TechSmith ExpressShow – is a staging and playback format for Camtasia Studio screen casts that give the user controls and puts the maximum emphasis on the content while using a minimum of screen space.\n\n• Snap-to-App – This automatically places applications, dialog boxes and the cursor in the right recording position at the right time so that action is smooth, editing time is reduced, and the presentation is clear and professional. There is also a video on how the Snap-to-App works as well.\n\n• Screencast.com is a new service offered by TechSmith (it is still in Beta), that, for a fee, you can upload and share your videos in a professional manner. Unlike other online hosting services, Screencast.com maintains the original high quality of your videos.\n\nCamtasia Studio 5 is an all in one solution for creating audio-video screencasts. You can import media, record from your screen, or record video from your webcam. It provides the ability to include quizzes as well as other information into your presentation. It is SCORM compliant. There is also a PowerPoint plugin that allows you to take your presentations and turn them in video form.\n\nThe Live Annotation is a neat feature as well. This allows you to draw shapes, drag and drop highlighting, point arrows, make circles, and even scribble on screen. They have also improved the editing and sound abilities of Camtasia. The timeline now uses up to 30 frames per second which allows you to make more accurate cuts to your film.\n\nCamtasia Studio 5 is overall, very easy to use while maintaining the tools and power needed by the professional. While it may not be the cheapest screencasting program out there, it is by far the most professional one available for the price. Other more expensive alternatives are out there as well, but most focus on video production and not screencasting; and they have a much steeper learning curve as well." ]

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[ null, "In 2015 Bill Schelly completed HARVEY KURTZMAN: The Man Who Created MAD And Revolutionized Humor In America a book which he spent four years writing. Harvey Kurtzman may not be a household name, but his creations certainly are, and Schelly outlines their importance as such:\n\n[MAD created] satire of popular culture figures, political figures, products, the consumerism that was rampant after [WWII]. Everybody had to have their new toasters or cars with fins or whatever. Satires of consumerism is one of the major things that MAD did, of course this was picked up by Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons and everything else. Harvey Kurtzman’s influence in humor is incredibly important… Think about it like this, here you are, some kid in a little town in the south. Yet, a magazine that’s really subversive can reach you at your little corner store, and every kid can get this for ten cents. It slipped completely under the radar and was available for purchase to a million people, every issue. It’s quite an interesting way of getting underneath the repressive forces of society.\n\nWe recently spoke to Bill Schelly about the journey of chronicling Harvey Kurtzman’s life and massive catalogue of work.", null, "What in your personal life brought to you Harvey Kurtzman prior to writing the biography?\n\nI’m a baby boomer that grew up in 60s, so I’m an old guy that was exposed to MAD coming after Harvey Kurtzman had left. But in the early 60s they were reprinting a lot of his issues in the MAD paperbacks. A lot of those paperbacks were brought home by my brother and then by me, so I was reading comics created by Kurtzman and his collaborators when I was a kid. As I got older, I started reading Little Annie Fanny in Playboy; when you’re going through puberty it’s particularly… interesting. As I got older, and seriously interested in comics, I started reading some of his actual issues of MAD that I got my hands on, and his more serious work in war comics.\n\nAs you note in the book, they took Harvey Kurtzman’s name out of the reprints in the paperbacks. Did you seek out his work specifically, or did you notice a theme in what you enjoyed through life and in his work?\n\nI got involved in the early stages of Comics fandom in the 60s and people were researching who did the old comics; many of them weren’t signed. I found out that Kurtzman had done those MAD paperbacks that I so enjoyed. I started connecting the dots between that and Little Annie Fanny and his other works. Suddenly, I realized this guy had done tremendous work that I really loved and was superior to others around him, so I realized this was a pretty remarkable person and started seeking out more of his work.\n\nIn your preface to the book you mention taking a “back to square one approach” given all the material written about Kurtzman but scattered across countless sources. Between compiling that material and doing fresh interviews, what was square one for you?\n\nSquare one was, first of all, finding out who he was as a person. Interviewing his family, relatives and friends because so much of the material that had been written was about his work itself, which is important, but if you’re going to write a biography, you’re writing someone’s life story which is about who they are. I needed to delve into that area.\n\nYou also note that the book took four years to write, did you come across any roadblocks or obstacles along the way?", null, "The main obstacle is that it was such a big story with so many people involved. It almost ended up being more than I could handle in terms of all the information, coordinating all the material, the data. In over four years I’d forget something I learned in year one, in year three I’d have to go back and relearn things from year one. The hardest part for me was keeping track of all this material.\n\nAs far as writing the book, I had great support from my publisher Fantagraphics Books. I had complete confidence knowing the book would be published and put together very well. I never had any doubts about it being published, which is a great feeling.\n\nYou mentioned how it had surpassed your expectations in terms of how large and how much work the book would be. Was there a key moment when you realized it would be more work than expected?\n\nI don’t think so. It was a gradual realization as the work accumulated and as time passed. It’s like a puzzle with ten-thousand little pieces. It’s not just about having all those pieces, it’s putting them together in a meaningful pattern that makes sense; that is such a big challenge. But I didn’t have one moment of panic or anything like that.\n\nWhen you sat down to write the book was there a particular aspect of Kurtzman’s life that you were most excited to write about?\n\nAs a long time comics fan, a lot of what interested me was how he got started in the business. Discovering some of the early comics he did as a teenager, and the comics work he did in WWII in the army, and how he got started at what is now Marvel Comics but what was then called Timely Comics, working for Stan Lee. Those years were years that I knew nothing about so they were particularly interesting for me to learn about, and it was great to be able to interview Stan Lee about working with Harvey and to actually talk to the people who knew him at that time.\n\nIn addition to Stan Lee you talked to the likes of Hugh Hefner, R. Crumb, and Kurtzman’s own family, was there anyone you were particularly excited to interview?\n\nI haven’t really hob-knobbed with big celebrities before, so talking to Hefner really had my heart pounding. He was only willing to give me 45 minutes, so I knew I had to cover the ground in a certain amount of time. I’d never met the man before, it was a telephone interview, but I was very nervous about that. A lot of the others, they’re big names in comics but they’re not celebrities per say.", null, "Hefner plays a key role throughout the book and in Harvey Kurtzman’s life. Did you have a strategy for tackling the huge span of time in which their lives were entwined in only 45 minutes.\n\nThere were certain key questions that I needed to ask him, and I wanted his exact input on. Whether Hefner had offered Harvey, specifically, his own magazine with Hefner and Playboy before or after he had left MAD. Things like that, which had never really been pinned down. What was his real opinion of the magazine they did together called TRUMP, and why did he think it failed. Also, the creation of Little Annie Fanny, which he suggested was a co-creation so I wanted to pin him down on that. Those were the key areas.\n\nGoing through everyone you interviewed, who did you learn the most from?\n\nIt depends on the part of his life. I interviewed his nephew Adam Kurtzman, Harvey’s direct family, his wife and his daughters didn’t know much about Harvey’s mother. Adam, however, did because, when Adam was growing up, Harvey’s mother lived with them. Adam’s father was Harvey’s brother, so in her later years, Adam got to talk with Harvey’s mother a lot and get to know her. So I was able to get a lot of perspective on [Harvey’s] early life and his relationship with her, from [Adam] and only [Adam].\n\nOther than Harvey Kurtzman, who would you have loved the opportunity to interview?\n\nBill Gaines, the guy who published MAD Magazine and EC Comics. Although I had a great interview that had been done with him by my publisher Gary Groth, obviously I would have loved to have my own conversation with him. Once I started really honing in on the information, I could see the areas where you could surgically go in and ask a question about something, give him the information he needed to remember the circumstances, and maybe get the best answer that could have been given, but unfortunately he was gone.\n\nOne of my takeaways from the book was the way Kurtzman would often sit down to do other humor projects post-MAD. He’d have great teams and a quality product but they never panned out like MAD had, and still he kept working. By the time you finished the book and spent four years putting it together, what was your biggest take away?\n\nI think part of it is, as magical and wonderful as MAD was, part of its success was the timing. It came out at a time of great societal repression, the McCarthy era, the entertainment available to young people at the time. One of the things I came away from it with is that timing is so important. You have to have the right product available at the right time. Later, he did other things that were very good and there were various reasons why they didn’t succeed, but obviously if the time had been right, they might have done a lot better.\n\nI have two obligatory biographer questions for you. The first, who would be your dream biography subject?\n\nWhoa. Well, I write mostly about comics and creators in popular culture… probably Robert Crumb. He’s such an important figure, his work is so incredible, he’s done so much and there’s so much controversy. It’s a very rich subject.", null, "Given the recent success of Hamilton, do you think we’ll ever see a Kurtzman musical?\n\nThere’s been a lot of talk about movies, a Bill Gaines movie about EC Comics. There’s been various documentaries that people have wanted to make about Harvey Kurtzman and HELP! Magazine which he created, but they never seem to come to fruition. As far as a musical goes, I think that would be a great idea. I think there could be a tremendous story there. After all, many people feel like MAD was one of the first and most important forces that led to the counter-culture. Its effect on society was like a tidal wave. It’s a big subject that can reach and touch people in many different ways. You kinda laughed when you mentioned Hamilton, but I could see it. I don’t know if you’d call it MAD! Or HARVEY! Or what, but I’m all for it.\n\nHARVEY KURTZMAN: The Man Who Created MAD And Revolutionized Humor In America is available wherever books are sold. You can learn more about Bill Schelly by visiting his website BillSchelly.Net\n\nInterview and Artwork by Kevin Cole" ]

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[ "everything you need to know about anxiety and CBD\n\nFear and anxiety are natural physiological responses that are essential to coping with threats to our survival as human beings.\n\nIt can often feel uncomfortable, but those feelings of apprehension you may experience about what is to come, irrespective about how subjectively big or small, is your body’s natural way of promoting action.\n\nFor example, you may feel anxious about an upcoming exam or job interview and this may encourage you to take steps to prepare for it.\n\nIn truth, that exam you are sitting or job interview you are preparing for is sadly not an isolated anxiety inducing event. It is more likely part of a wider narrative of the highly demanding pressures of modern life coming at us from all angles. As we approach 1 year into the pandemic this is truer than ever. This can ultimately create a compounding effect which may lead some of us to developing Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and other associated conditions. GAD is a medical condition that causes you to feel anxious about a wide range of issues and situations, rather than one specific event. It is important to note that the actual cause of anxiety disorders remains unknown and is most likely a combination of several contributing physiological, genetic and environmental factors.", null, "Data from the WHO shows an estimated 284 million people around the world experienced an anxiety disorder in 2017, making it the most prevalent mental health or neurodevelopment disorder. In the last decade especially, we have seen the negative stigmas around speaking about our mental health addressed, where more and more people feel increasingly comfortable seeking help.\n\nThis of course has led to an increase in diagnosis and treatment. Treatment includes, but is not limited to, psychological therapies and/or prescribed pharmacological medicine. Pharmacological treatments include serotonin reuptake inhibitors (most widely prescribed such as sertraline and fluxotine) and benzodiazepines (such as xanax, diazepam), as well as several others, or even a combination of them. Comorbidity, the presence of one or more additional conditions co-occurring with a primary condition, is prevalent in those suffering from anxiety disorders. Due to an overlap in the genetic and environmental influences causing anxiety, those suffering from it are more likely to also be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders or certain personality disorders. This, as well as other lifestyle factors, can quickly lead to polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by a person, and of course this comes at a metabolic cost.\n\nPharmacological treatment has indeed helped millions of people manage their mental health conditions, however this comes at the cost of a high side-effect profile, poor long-term treatment effectiveness (where the medication may not be as effective when taken for a prolonged period of time as it was at the start) or in the case of benzodiazepines, risk of dependence and addiction.\n\nIn recent years we have seen a paradigm shift in our understanding of our health to a more holistic approach to our well-being, looking to alternative ways to help address the ailments caused by modern life & medicine. This includes physical activity – regular exercise, yoga, breathing exercises as well as alternative medicines such as cannabis-based medicines, apoptogenic herbs or psychedelics. Cannabidiol (CBD) in particular, a naturally occurring non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, has shown great promise in the early stages of its clinical research in relieving anxiety effectively.\n\nCBD is one of over 100 phytocannabinoids found in the hemp plant. In our bodies too, we have our own highly complex cannabinoid system. Known as our Endocannabinoid System (ECS), this system is concerned with pursuing homeostasis, or balance, throughout the body. When our cells, organs and systems begin to shift away from their balance points, our ECS kicks in.", null, "Anandamide is a naturally produced endocannabinoid which is crucial in supporting our ECS’s function of maintaining homeostasis. Through its interaction with our endocannabinoid receptors, anandamide has a profound impact on a host of physiological mechanisms, including appetite, mood, pain management, and even fertility. Anandamide however is molecularly fragile and is broken down quite easily.\n\nEssentially, it does not stick around in the body for long. Curiously however, ingesting CBD has been shown to result in increased levels of Anandamide in the body, where scientists have discovered that CBD in fact inhibits the enzyme responsible for breaking down anandamide. Understanding this is crucial in understanding why CBD can help with so many different ailments, including anxiety.\n\nEster Blessing, a researcher at the New York University School of Medicine conducted a comprehensive review of the current preclinical, clinical, and epidemiological studies pertaining to the potential risks and benefits of CBD as a treatment for anxiety disorders in humans. They found that the existing preclinical evidence strongly supports CBD as a treatment for GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and PTSD. Likewise, evidence from human studies also supports an anxiolytic (anxiety suppressing) role of CBD. Outside of research, with CBD becoming increasingly accessible across the world, where it can be legally purchased over the counter throughout Europe and North America, there is a myriad of anecdotal evidence of people swearing by its anxiolytic effects.\n\nWith regards to dosage, there is no one size fits all approach, and dosing varies in trials from 25 mg to 300 mg a day. We would recommend starting low (2-4 drops of our Restore 1500mg oil) and increasing to find the right therapeutic window for you.", null, "Interestingly then, why are we not commissioning further trials and study in larger clinical populations at a rapid rate? CBD has a low side effect profile, has been proven non-addictive and has no risk of overdose. I have seen first-hand how it can help combat the negative outcomes that come from polypharmacy, particularly the drug cocktails prescribed to those suffering from mental health conditions. The answers are long and complex and mainly political, where the cannabis plant remains a controlled substance due to it’s complicated legal history in the West.\n\nAs the tides towards full legalisation gather, this will change. It is only a matter of time before the healing therapeutic properties of the cannabis plant will be further collaborated and understood through further research and study in the relevant clinical populations." ]

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[ null, "The energy sector of Madhya Pradesh is going to get a financial boost as Union Power Minister R K Singh has announced an allocation of Rs 13,000 crore for Madhya Pradesh for modernization and infrastructure development.\n\nSingh made the announcement in a joint meeting with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and top officials of the energy department on Thursday evening, the official from the public relations department said. “Madhya Pradesh will get Rs 13,000 crore for modernisation and infrastructure development in the energy sector. The reforms being carried out in the energy sector are praiseworthy and the innovations followed by the state for reducing energy losses are novel and implementable,” the official said quoting Singh.\n\nChouhan expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union power minister for sanctioning the amount to the state. He further said that the world heritage site of Sanchi will be developed as a “totally green city”, where all electricity requirements will be met with solar power and will draw the attention of the world.\n\nThe power minister said that the best work is being done in the energy sector in the state.\nSingh pointed out that there was no power shortage in the state, there was focus on generating green energy and in comparison, to other states, the power management was also much better here, the official said" ]

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[ null, "I think it goes without saying that breakups suck. How long do they suck? Well for Local H’s Scott Lucas it takes at least 12 months hence the bands title of their seventh full length 12 Angry Months. You can basically consider it a rock concept album as each track covers a progressive month in what we can call recovery. Now don’t get to lost or caught up in the ordering because it does not stop the onslaught of Local H rock that they set forth. What comes out of the entire bitter breakup and album making process is a clear focus and passion that simply is hard to catch on record – unless its real. From talking about needing to split up the record collection including his Kyuss records that she never liked before they met in “The One With Kid” to wishing that she has a lonely life on “White Belt Boys” and ultimately settling the battle down in the nine minute closer “Hand To Mouth”, the record easily covers all of the emotions. Twelve Angry Months is a solid piece of work because everyone has experienced the pain of breaking up somewhere in their life and you can appreciate the heart on the sleeve approach while never turning down the amps or compromising their true rock sound – this is called healing – Local H style!\n\nThe Night Marchers: See You In Magic [Album Review]" ]

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[ "Back on the menu\n\nAs with everything else in the cruise industry, the grand dining experiences passengers once salivated over have been put on hold. But given how important food and drink has traditionally been to life at sea, how can operators adapt in a world of social distancing? Andrea Valentino talks to figures across the industry to understand the challenges that Covid-19 poses for cruise F&B – and what changes guests might expect when they finally enter the dining room again.\n\nIn May 2000, as the new millennium dawned, Norwegian Cruise Line changed cruise hospitality forever. Finally abandoning old stereotypes of formal dinners at seven-on-the-dot, served by po-faced men in penguin suits, the operator unveiled a more relaxed approach. Known as ‘freestyle cruising’, it promised that passengers could eat where they wanted, when they wanted. Friday night filet mignons were out; chocolate cake for breakfast and fried eggs at midnight were very much in.\n\nOver the intervening two decades, what Norwegian started has been taken up by practically every cruise operator on earth. Food and drink is now a fundamental part of the cruise experience, with operators eager to offer sophisticated gourmet ‘concepts’ to ever-younger passengers. If nothing else, this is reflected in the statistics. On the biggest vessels, like Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, guests gobble up 20,000lb of potatoes every week and 3,200 slices of pizza an hour. And with ships now boasting dozens of restaurants, some with 1,000-person buffets, the industry seemed to be moving inexorably towards more choice, more excess.\n\nThough huge uncertainties remain about the future of the cruise industry in its current guise, one point is certain: behaviours are going to change. With social distancing the order of the day, after all, how can any responsible operator keep the old buffets going?\n\nNot that the situation is totally hopeless. From extra cleaning to staggered meals, industry insiders are already working to keep dining safe in the age of coronavirus. And who knows – perhaps the upheaval of the pandemic is exactly the jolt the industry needs, two decades on from Norwegian’s revolution? Don’t eat until you’re sick\n\nKathy Casey knows a thing or two about cruise hospitality. An enthusiastic passenger herself, she’s also worked in the industry as a consultant and menu developer for a quarter of a century. To put it another way, Casey has seen both sides of the galley door – and is keen to emphasise just how important hygiene is to the running of a ship’s culinary operation. “They take it very seriously,” says Casey, owner of Food Studios-Liquid Kitchen, an international food, beverage and concept development company. “It’s so clean in the back of house on the ships, more than any other type of food and beverage sector I've ever seen.”\n\n“They take it very seriously. It’s so clean in the back-of-house on the ships, more than any other type of food and beverage sector I’ve ever seen.”\nKathy Casey, Food Studios-Liquid Kitchen\n\nHer point is echoed by operators themselves. “The safety and well-being of our guests and crew has always been our top priority,” says Fabio Scaglione, the F&B strategy director at Celebrity Cruises. “All our safety and food health protocols are executed with the highest level of sanitation.” None of this is very surprising if you’ve followed industry health scares over recent years. Even before Covid-19, norovirus and other illnesses have sometimes ravaged passengers, crews, balance sheets and stock prices; illnesses quickly hopping from person to person in crowded dining rooms and narrow passageways. In January 2019, for example, 475 passengers on board Oasis of the Seas became sick when a norovirus outbreak began. More broadly, gastrointestinal infections have caused chaos everywhere from a Norwegian tour of the Caribbean to a P&O trip in the Baltic.\n\nOf course, coronavirus has the potential to be far more dangerous than a bout of norovirus – but the fact remains that crew are obviously conscious about keeping food areas clean. All the same, you get the sense that the post-Covid environment could spark special challenges. For her part, Casey suggests that controlling passengers themselves will be especially tough, noting, “The cruise lines are going to have to put in very strict guidelines, and hopefully people follow them.” Then there’s the question of coronavirus itself. Unlike norovirus, after all, it spreads through the air in droplets, meaning even the cleanest of hands can’t contain its movement.\n\nIt’s no surprise, then, that operators have been so busy preparing for whenever trips restart. Though they’ve been reluctant to give too many concrete details, Thomas Trevethan, Silversea’s corporate director of food and beverage, speaks for many of his colleagues when he says that “our team is working hard to devise protocols to protect the health and safety of our guests and crew as a top priority”. Among other things, Trevethan describes the panindustry Healthy Sail Panel, which composed of 11 health industry experts and is working on everything from temperature screenings to social distancing. At Celebrity, Scaglione makes similar noises, describing how he’s confident “science-backed” actions will get cruise F&B back on track soon.\n\nAll this talk of roadmaps and protocols sounds great in theory – but how might the cruise dining room of the future actually look? Listen to Kathy Casey and you might be surprised to learn that it may not be so different from what’s been happening already. Dining times will have to be staggered, of course, and passengers probably won’t be plopped next to a group of strangers. But when it comes to famous cruise institutions like the buffet, Casey describes how previous (if less serious) health emergencies had already nudged the pendulum in the right direction, “When you get outbreaks like norovirus, staff can switch over to serving the customer. That’s fairly simple.” Trevethan agrees, noting that even before the pandemic, “guests chose [their food] at the buffet, but waiters served them by bringing plates to the table with personalised service”.\n\n“The safety and well-being of our guests and crew has always been our top priority. All our safety and food health protocols are executed with the highest level of sanitation.”\nFabio Scaglione, Celebrity Cruises\n\nThis makes sense. As cruise passengers become increasingly cosmopolitan – work by Deloitte found that 70% of cruisers now expected to be engaged in a ‘personalised, authentic’ way – customising dining options seems sensible from both a health and a business perspective. So too is the idea of small plates, with Casey describing how trendy restaurants in places like Las Vegas are already seducing diners with meals in personal jars, pans and other unique containers. On a related note, cocktails on tap could well become more popular too. For one thing, they’re quick to make, which avoids risky crowds forming by the bar. For another, they’re easy to personalise, a pre-cut orange peel here, a risk-free olive straight from the jar there.\n\nThe food guests eat, Casey adds, might change alongside their tableware. With nearly twelve traumatic months of lockdown and economic turmoil behind them, she believes passengers may be looking for robust, hearty, comfortable flavours. And given the collective health scare we’ve all just endured, she wonders if ‘immune-building’ foods and drinks might become popular too. Among other things, Casey describes healthy juices with turmeric and ginger, vegetables that could even be cultivated at sea. For instance, Holland America Line began growing its own microgreens aboard its Koningsdam ship in back 2016, an experiment that would now have the added benefit of keeping passengers isolated from infectious spots onshore.\n\nYou get the sense, in other words, that on-board cooking over the next few years may change in ways that are gradual, not revolutionary. All the same, operators are clearly looking at more fundamental changes too. From his office in Florida, for instance, Scaglione says he’s especially excited about all the technological enhancements his team is working on. Pretty soon, guests will be able to view restaurant menus on Celebrity’s app, using a QR code. Once again, this makes sense from a hygiene perspective – and fits in with the broader zeitgeist around personalisation. “Combined with our digital innovation to increase ‘touchless’ experiences,” says Scaglione, “I believe F&B will continue to reach new heights without jeopardising the high-quality experience we provide.”\n\nOver at Silversea, Trevethan approaches the same questions from a different angle, arguing that a streamlined menu and efficient pre-ordering will ensure that room service is a viable option for guests who want to stay socially distant at mealtimes. And for those who don’t, Casey suggests that operators may choose to host more meals outside. Apart from being safer than sitting dozens or hundreds of guests together inside, this approach would also make eating more exciting. “If you could do themed dinners outside, that would be special,” she says. “We might see the dining experience as even more of an escape.”\n\nCertainly, this is the path that Silversea seems to be going down. Launching later this year, the company’s ‘S.A.L.T.’ (Sea and Land Taste) programme promises to “unlock entire ecosystems around food and drink”. Beyond the usual PR spin, the scheme really does sound exciting, offering passengers the chance to cook and eat local food from menus that change as their ship docks in new ports. “The new concept will take experiential culinary travel to new levels,” Trevethan says, “combining the richest local cuisine, culinary heritage, and food culture from all over the world”.\n\nSounds promising – even if the “when you want, where you want” approach started by Norwegian may be transformed forever.\n\nPotatoes are eaten each week on Norwegian’s biggest vessels, such as Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. Norwegian\n\nOf cruisers expect to be engaged in a ‘personalised, authentic’ way.\nDeloitte", null, null, null, "For future cruise dining experiences, dining times are likely to be staggered, and passengers will probably not be seated next to a group of strangers. Image Credit: Celebrity Cruises", null, "Celebrity Cruises plans to implement a digital menu that will be accessible on their app using a QR code, improving on-board hygiene while offering new opportunities for personalisation. Image Credit: Celebrity Cruises\nPost to:" ]

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[ null, "Famous\nOn-air-personality and TV Great Otunba\nDayo Adeneye has finally opened up on the outcome of the Ogun state APC\nPrimary elections of Tuesday December 2nd which saw him stepping down for party\nelder’s wishes at the last minute.\n\nThe very humble and dynamic Television guru\nwho came out of the party primaries with a smiling face has since taken the\nexperience as one of the lessons of life to be documented in a later date\nmemoir.\n\nD-One\nwho was the candidate to beat with massive support on his side from youths and\ntraditional leaders in Odogbolu constituency of Ogun state, South West Nigeria\nwas asked to step down for another candidate and without putting up any form of\nresistance; he obeyed and abide with the party elder’s wishes.\nHowever,\nthe special Grammy Visitor has issued a press release to that effect and this\nblog laid a hand on the release which is stated below for reading. Find out D-One’s new decision and how he has\ntaken the case of his political experience in Odogbolu. Enjoy.\n“Against the backdrop of stories flying around in some quarters about\nthe APC primaries held in Ogun State on Tuesday December 2, I hereby state that:\n¨\nI remain a loyal party man and respecter of the highest\nprinciples of my great party, APC.\n¨\nThat the party is bigger than individual interest but rather\ngreater through our collective interest.\n¨\nThat my interest in the party remain strong with the biggest\nambition to ensure that my Governor, Senator\nIbikunle Amosun (FCA, MON) returns as the Governor of Ogun state come 2015\nand:\n¨\nMy party, APC wins the presidential election comes February\n14, 2015.\nAt this point, I want to acknowledge the supports of every\none, family, friends, well wishers and mentors who supported us with their time\nand efforts during the campaign period. I want to assure all of you that I will\ncontinue to promote and exhibit the qualities, principles and doctrine of our\ngreat party, All Progressive Congress which seeks to CHANGE the game of\nleadership for the benefit of all Nigerians in 2015.\nFinally, my thanks to all Nigerians and my fans all over the\nworld for the tremendous support they have given and continue to give me. I\nassure you here with the words of Philosopher King, Vince Lombardi that “I firmly believe that any man’s finest\nhour—his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear—is that moment when he has\nworked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of\nbattle—victorious”\nI have fought this cause which I hold dear for my great\nparty, APC and right now, I lie on\nthe field of battle victorious and willing to win more battles for my party at\nthe state and federal level come 2015.\nThank you all for your continued support and great\nunderstanding.\nOtunba Dayo Adeneye\n(D1)\n\nWhy I established AfricanHub—Oluneye Oluwole + Her fears over poor reading..." ]

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[ null, "John flies over to Paris to find out his girlfriend Elizabeth. He finds a mysterious fashion designer named Lea and her assistant Claire, and it turns out that Lea was Elizabeth’s friend in Paris. Lea says to John that Elizabeth married and moved away. The passion starts to appear between John and Lea, when Lea’s business partner Vittorio tells John another version of Elizabeth’s fate." ]

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[ "Event this Saturday in Sheridan, WY: Energy and Censorship\n\nYesterday’s Laramie Boomerang brings news of an event this Saturday in Sheridan with the provocative title “Living Behind the Carbon Curtain: Wyoming, Energy and Censorship.” The speaker will be University of Wyoming professor Jeff Lockwood.", null, "Lockwood is working on a book with the same title for 2016 publication. “I’m digging into the ways in which the energy industry has colluded with the government in both Wyoming and nationally — as well as internationally,” Lockwood said, “to shape public discourse, and in some cases to explicitly censor free speech, particularly forms of speech the industry finds inconsistent with its interests.”\n\nThe book highlights five examples of such censorship that have taken place in Wyoming, he said. His talk this weekend will focus on two chapters and one example, about the cancellation of an art show.", null, "The artwork Carbon Sink, before (top) and after removal. Click to enlarge\n\n“Art work was censored from the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper because it was deemed offensive to the energy industry,” Lockwood said.\n\nLockwood wrote a controversial online piece on the removal of the artwork, entitled Carbon Sink, in which he described why this happened:\n\nGiven the extraordinary generosity of the legislature to UW, the institution is indebted to the politicians who are, in turn, beholden to the energy industry. Even though the piece was as much about individual responsibility as corporate accountability, legislators from energy-rich counties were unhappy with Carbon Sink. The declining demand for coal and the falling prices for natural gas made a fossil-fueled state government grumpy. Commonsense, experience with the Wyoming Way, and conversations with legislators leaves little doubt that the university administration traded free speech for political pacification (“extortion” is such an ugly word).\n\nThe University of Wyoming has denied the allegations.\n\nCensorship a relevant topic for Montanans\nThe topic of censorship is an interesting one for Montanans who live along the Beartooth Front. We have seen it occur in various ways. Land owners in Carbon County had to go to court to be able to testify on a well permit before the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC), and at recent hearings the BOGC heard from citizens about its lack of transparency.\n\nIt is a topic we should be aggressive in pursuing. The BOGC, which is responsible for regulating oil and gas in Montana, is, by its very structure, an organization designed to promote the drilling of wells for profit.\n\nThe public is invited to attend the event, which is part of the annual meeting of the Powder River Basin Resource Council.\n\nThe event will be at the Sheridan Holiday Inn at 7:30pm. Sheridan is about a two-hour drive from Billings.\n\nThe Moses family has lived on the Stillwater River since 1974, when George and Lucile Moses retired and moved to the Beehive from the Twin Cities. They’re gone now, but their four daughters (pictured at left, on the Beehive) and their families continue to spend time there, and have grown to love the area. This blog started as an email chain to keep the family informed about the threat of increased fracking activity in the area, but the desire to inform and get involved led to the creation of this blog.\nView all posts by davidjkatz →\nThis entry was posted in Community Organization, Politics and History and tagged Carbon Sink, censorship, Jeff Lockwood, Powder River Resource Council, Sheridan Wyoming, University of Wyoming. Bookmark the permalink.\n\n2 Responses to Event this Saturday in Sheridan, WY: Energy and Censorship" ]

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[ null, "Between Earth and Empire focuses on the crucial position of humanity at the present moment in Earth History. We have left the Cenozoic, the “new period of life,” and are now in the midst of the Necrocene, a period of mass extinction and reversal. It is argued that an effective response to global crisis requires attention to all major spheres of social determination, including the social institutional structure, the social ideology, the social imaginary, and the social ethos. In this wide-ranging and ruthlessly compassionate critique, John P. Clark explores examples of significant progress in this direction, including the Zapatista movement in Chiapas, the Democratic Autonomy Movement in Rojava, indigenous movements in defense of the commons, the solidarity economy movement, and efforts to create liberated base communities and affinity groups within anarchism and other radical social movements. In the end, the book presents a vision of hope for social and ecological regeneration through the rebirth of a libertarian and communitarian social imaginary, and the flourishing of a free cooperative community globally.\n\nJohn P. Clark is a philosopher, activist, and educator. He is Director of La Terre Institute for Community and Ecology, and he is the author or editor of many books, including The Anarchist Moment; Anarchy, Geography, Modernity; and The Impossible Community. Peter Marshall is a historian, philosopher, travel writer, and poet. He has written 16 books, including Demanding the Impossible, William Godwin, and The Philosopher’s Stone.\n\n“Whether in Rojava where women are fighting for their peoples’ survival, or in the loss and terror of New Orleans after the Katrina flood, Clark finds models of communality, care, and hope. Finely reasoned and integrative, tracing the dialectical play of institution and ethos, ideology and imaginary, this book will speak to philosophers and activists alike.” — Ariel Salleh, author of Ecofeminism as Politics\n\n\n“John Clark's book is a measured manifesto. It is a must-read for any activist or scholar concerned about the alternatives to capitalism's ongoing war on nature.” — Andrej Grubacic, coauthor of Living at the Edges of Capitalism\n\n“Clark presents very sophisticated philosophical concepts in a style that is quite comprehensible to the general public. Each page sheds new light on our age of planetary turbulence and demolishes all pseudo-truths about it.” — Ronald Creagh, author of American Utopias\n\n“This book is a compass, polarized in the superlative sub-tropiques of the Gulf Coast, orienting cardinal points in the landscapes of the Zapatistas, the Black Panther Party, the Kurdish Freedom Movement, and West Papua. The diamantine dialectics of freedom, which breathes through the pages of this book, will be a decisive factor in the final battles between earth and empire, between evolution and extinction. Which side are you on?” — Quincy Saul, cofounder of Ecosocialist Horizons, and editor of Maroon Comix\n\n\"The book is breathtaking in breadth, but there is a singular message: while humans brought the Earth to the brink, there remains hope that the planet and its creatures will be able to reassert themselves. May Clark’s sobering assessment of the current state of humanity’s relationship to the world be taken to heart.\" — Barry Silverstein, Forward Reviews\n\n\"Clark is an eco-anarchist philosopher and prolific writer on radical ecology issues. This collection of essays (some new, some previously published) ranges across a wide variety of grassroots responses to the coming ‘necrocene,’ i.e., the human-caused mass extinction of biodiversity already under way. Humans can still save the planet, he writes, by adopting a truly human-centered bioregional and anarchist way of life. The Paris Agreement, the Zapatista communities of Chiapas, the Rojava movement rising out of Syria’s ashes, Zen and Sufism, situationism and the lessons of the 1968 student revolt in France, the Black Panthers—all offer critical lessons for organizers and activists seeking Clark's ‘beloved community.’ In particular for Clark, a New Orleans native, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina demonstrates problems as well as solutions. Some readers will be put off by the frequent allusions to mystical and religious ideas, but Clark’s point is that Earth’s desperate situation requires drawing on all possible solutions. Despite the dark warnings, Clark offers hope for a future—though not Utopian—world of decentralized, libertarian, and ecologically sane communities.\" — T. S. Martin, choiceconnect.org" ]

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[ null, "August 9, 2019 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish jury found Claude Wayne Bennett, 68, of Pearl River, guilty Wednesday (Aug. 7) of two counts of Molestation of a Juvenile under 13. He faces 25 to 99 years in prison when he is sentenced on August 12 before Judge William Knight.\n\nDuring the trial, which began Monday, Assistant District Attorneys Will Macke and Tiffany Dover argued that Bennett manipulated the trust of the victim’s family members and took advantage of the victim for his own sexual gratification.\n\nThe jury deliberated for 25 minutes before returning the verdict of guilty. The case was investigated by the Department of Children and Family Services and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office." ]

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[ null, "Presenting \"House Of Books\" the original collection of Franck Bohbot, large format photography, libraries around the world. “Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library,” wrote Isaac Asimov in a letter sent to celebrate the 1971 opening of Troy, Missouri’s new library. “It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you---and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more useful life.” Affirming the sentiments of these words, House of Books brings together a visual compendium of these literary portals, each space selected for its distinct grandeur, reflective of the fantastic, complex beauty contained within its shelves. In the rhythmic reiteration of minute multi-colored volumes that recede into an unknowable vanishing point, the architecture of knowledge takes its shape; the dizzying vastness of the interiors even come to resemble, in many instances, the control room of a space shuttle, perfect testaments to Asimov’s vivid metaphor. As we move towards becoming an increasingly digitized society, this testament to the home of the printed word is a reminder of the once-precious physical object of the book, and the serene majesty of these institutions that first made such transformative objects accessible. The grandiosity of the chosen structures comes to symbolize the significance of the library itself—a vital, democratic space of refuge, education, remembrance, and possibility.\n\nFine Art Photographer, born in France, lives and work between New York and Los Angeles. Born in 1980 in France, photographer Franck Bohbot moved to New York City in 2013, and is currently based out of Los Angeles. He is a documentarian with an eye for the theatrical who found his way to photography by way of cinema. Although he turned his focus fully to photography in 2008, beginning his career as a unit still photographer on short film sets, the formal and aesthetic influences of the cinematographic form unsurprisingly continue to underlie his present work. Bohbot’s photographic work inhabits a space between reality and fantasy, documenting and storytelling, every frame—to borrow a phrase from Nan Goldin—like a still from a nonexistent film. He has drawn artistic inspiration from figures as diverse as Jeff Wall, Luigi Ghirri, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Edward Hopper, William Eggleston, and Martin Scorsese. Bohbot frequently takes a formal, typological approach to crafting visual narratives, highlighting the surreal symmetries of our constructed worlds and capturing the poetry of everyday places with a unique attentiveness to the interplay of light and color. He employs the latter two elements as tools of nostalgia, exploring loss and obsolescence by crafting images that are as much about what is invisible or lacking as what is there within the frame. Rendering public spaces, street scenes, and architectural sites of interest in his distinctive painterly palette, he documents inanimate structures with all the sensitivity of a human portrait, as though constructing an imaginary archive of social spaces for a post-apocalyptic time capsule. His works have been critically acclaimed and published by The New York Times, National Geographic, New York Mag, El Pais, Vogue, Time, Bloomberg, The Guardian, L'Obs, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest among others." ]

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[ null, "JUNETEENTH, which marks June 19 1865, when a Union General arrived in Galveston, Texas, US, and informed slaves they were free, is sullied by racial injustices as signified by race-based attacks abroad and instanced in Group ‘A’ schools in Zimbabwe.\n\nThis was two months after the Civil War had ended and two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation,\n\nIt is always to do with the way blacks are seen and stereotyped or the perpetuation of slavery and colonialism.\n\nInstitutions that consider blacks as inferior to whites are still intact, even in post-colonial societies, and even so in Zimbabwe, 40 years after independence.\n\nCommemoration of June 19 1865, which marked the end of slavery, has been celebrated over the years with prayer services and family gatherings but in 2020, the event was hyphenated by marches for racial justice under the auspices of ‘Black Lives Matter’.\n\nThousands of demonstrators marched across New York’s Brocklyn Bridge to Manhattan, on June 19, chanting the names of black men and women killed or murdered by police in recent years.\n\nThese blacks were stereotyped and killed senselessly, which renders insignificant the proclamation of an end to social injustices as signified on June 19 1865.\n\nWhen President Donald Trump issued a statement commemorating Juneteenth, he underlined the tensions ravaging the US, showing that what the day intended has not been realised.\n\nProtesters in Atlanta, where a police officer was charged with murder for shooting a black man in the back, marched on the Georgia State Capitol.\n\nMany took to the streets of cities around the country to demand racial justice on a day laden with symbolism.\n\nJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US.\n\nCelebrations hyphenated by call that ‘Black Lives Matter’ reduce Juneteenth to mere mockery, especially when considering that the gathering in Washington, outside the Lincoln Memorial and near the White House or the thousands who marched in Chicago.\n\n“Juneteenth reminded Americans that our country is capable of the worst violence and injustice but it also has an incredible capacity to be reborn anew.”\n\nA statement about historical June 19 sounds like a bid to get political mileage.\n\nThe juxtaposition of the date with the situation on the ground is ironic. Racial injustices are not consistent with the end of slavery proclamation.\n\nWhites have been killing blacks abroad as climaxed with the May 25 killing of an unarmed blackman, George Floyd, by a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, who pinned his knee to Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes in Minnesota.\n\nBack home, what has been happening in the so-called Group ‘A’ schools in Zimbabwe is appalling, thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement that has allowed opening of such social media sites.\n\nJust like the traumatised descendants of the broken slaves in the US are stuck in a space where end of slavery must be celebrated and grim reality of constant killings, black students in Zimbabwe are stereotyped.\n\nZimbabwean students who attended private schools are creating social media pages to share some of the stories that the black community faced at these schools.\n\nNegative stereotyping has been directed at black students, which inferred inferior intelligence.\n\nOne instance is of Peterhouse Book Day 2019 which was held on March 23.\n\nThe Peterhouse group argued: “We decided to change it up this year by introducing an Extreme Reading Challenge, where members of staff would encourage their students to read in unorthodox places.”\n\nHowever, the image captured by one Twitter user was of some underlying institutional black stereotyping culture.\n\nTo think that such is promoted by school staff is scandalous.\n\nTweets also Steve Chikotsi, another Zimbabwean: “What I read from this image is: Black boys don’t read. 1. Reading is a white thing. 2. Young black Zimbabwean boys in 2019 are involved in tribal wars with spears. 3. Blacks are faceless (besides their skin, their faces are unidentifiable unlike whites).”\n\nOther institutions are Hellenic School, St Georges, St Michaels schools and Lomagundi College, among others.\n\nInstitutional cultures in Group ‘A’ schools have come under scrutiny during this Black Lives Matter campaign.\n\nStereotypes are pervasive but they are accepted by societies (Taylor and Grundy 1996).\n\n“Given our hurtful colonial past, that Peterhouse picture is in bad taste and I don’t understand why anyone would defend it.”\n\nThe question is: Who is doing it?\n\nThe mindset projected in white cultured institutions is that to be white is superior.\n\nThe institutions accept assumptions about inherent limitations of blacks.\n\nThat is why some have the guts to say talking about racial injustices in Group ‘A’ schools is to blow out of proportion very minute things!\n\nHow can racism be a minute thing?\n\nFor whites whose ancestry makes them complicit, there are feelings of guilt about a system that is incongruent with democracy.\n\nCloaked in a veil of silence for so long, social injustices must be exposed.\n\nWhat was happening in schools all along may just be a tip of the iceberg.\n\nHowever, Lomagundi College Principal, Dean Seeliger, issued a statement on facebook, calling for those with grievances to stop posting online.\n\nHe said it is inappropriate and that it does not promote values of the institution.\n\n“The choice of posting public, anonymous and derogatory messages against individuals is totally inappropriate and does nothing to promote our College values, which we work so hard to develop and maintain.\n\nInfact, it does the opposite…”\n\nOne needs to consider that change starts with voicing.\n\nWhat is required is a decolonisation of the minds of perpetrators who are claiming moral high ground and for those who have become so used to the system that they do not see anything wrong with it.", null, null, null ]

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[ null, null, "When it comes to free to play Hero-First person shooting games, Hi-Rez studio’s Paladins: Champions of the Realm is an undisputed winner. Paladins offer dozens of hero character selection from different classes such as damage, flanker, front line, and support, each having different gameplay, providing a fresh experience in a single game. 9/4/ · It is a free First Person Shooter game with nice graphics and “Free-to-Win Progression” criteria. It features two gameplay modes, namely objective mode, where you complete objectives in certain areas within given time and a stopwatch mode, similar to objective mode but with competitive aspects, mid game team-swaps etc. Sector’s Edge is a free-to-play first person shooter with a completely destructible environment set in a futuristic galaxy with chaotic 8v8 battles. The game is developed by the two man team at Vercidium using their own engine and assets created from [ ]. Xiaomi Mi3 Review : Get it Now! Neueste zuerst. The free-to-play version includes a large variety of activities […]. It offers one game mode very similar to that of counter-strike, in which one team has to plant a bomb, and the other has Freetoplay Shooter defuse it. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. It requires a little bit more spec to run than other games on the list. The mechs, weapons, cosmetics, and mods can all be purchased with in-game currency, which can be boosted with infusions of real money. We try Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Online best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you. You Might Also Like. Werbefreiheit auf GameStar. It features everything that a gamer craves for from engaging gameplay, realistic guns, Adel Verpflichtet Spiel pleasing graphics.", null, "Showing 1 - 15 of 2, results. Check Also. View Degiro App. StrategyCollectathonTower DefenseAction. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Quelle: U. Doch wie funktioniert das Einscannen dieses QR-Codes?\n\nWhich one is your favorite from the above-mentioned list? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments space below. Also, if you have any other favorite, let us know to add it to our list.\n\nAll product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only.\n\nUse of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement. Systweak Blogs assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents on the Service.\n\nIn no event shall Systweak Blogs be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service.\n\nSystweak Blogs reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modification to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice.\n\nSystweak Blogs does not warrant that the website is free of viruses or other harmful components. Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.\n\nHowever, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.\n\nWeapons and cosmetic items can be purchased with real money or in-game currency. If you prefer your shooters with a little MMO on the side, this game can throw you into a server with thousands of other players at once.\n\nAn RPG-style progression system rewards players who are in it for the long haul, specializing in specific combat roles.\n\nWeapons can be upgraded via attachments, which can be rented or purchased with in-game credits and premium currency bought with real money.\n\nThere are also experience boosters and permanent paid DLC upgrades available on steam. Each team has a computer-controlled giant monster that functions as both its home base to be defended and its ultimate attack weapon.\n\nIf people wonder what makes it different from Overwatch that features arguably similar characters and game modes:.\n\nIt is one of the more popular games on Steam and has game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Onslaught Secure area and Siege, where a team captures the objective and pushes it.\n\nHowever, Unlike the more popular Overwatch, Paladins does not have the same great graphical fidelity or mirror polish that accompanies a Blizzard Entertainment title.\n\nIt is constantly updated with new characters, skins and limited-time game modes making it a must-try title. Does space sound enticing? Do Ninjas?\n\nNow, how about space fighting Ninjas. Warframe is a title that heavily marketed its space ninjas before its launch. It is a game based on the distant future where humanity has conquered the solar system and the biggest threats they now face are themselves with various ongoing faction and allegiance fighting over dominance.\n\nThe game involves a hack and slash melee gameplay mixed with fluidic gunslinging action from a third-person perspective.\n\nThe game currently holds one of the top 5 players based on Steam. Key gameplay elements include:. The game is developed by Digital Extreme game studio which is well renowned for its healthy relations with its gaming community.\n\nIt is constantly updated and new features and cosmetics are always added. To get points you need to destroy the colored bubbles.\n\nIn the bottom center of the gaming window you will find an arrow." ]

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[ "I've been cleaning up my home computer desk and decided I needed to make my docking station stand on its side, instead of sitting flat on the desk. There are two reasons I wanted to do this. I think it will make it easier to add flash drives, monitors and other devices that might need a USB port or an HDMI port.\n\nSecond, I thought when it laid flat on the desk that the piece took up a lot of room on the desk. This made it difficult to move around and hard to add or remove flash drives and stuff.\n\nI put it on its side on Friday and it stayed up throughout the weekend, but I was worried that it would just fall over if I bumped the desk. It needed something to hold it in that position. Some of my solutions included a napkin holder, me building a holder out of wood or some other material. Then on Friday, I saw a video on Facebook that showed a picture of a US destroyer class ship built entirely of Legos. Then it hit me. I can build my docking station out of Legos.\n\nIt turns out we have a foot locker in our basement full of Legos. Originally, it was the foot locker I used when I moved into college a few years ago. The locker contains hundreds of pieces that have laid dormant for years. I waded through the different size pieces, trying to think of a building plan that would hold my docking station. I picked out many pieces and then began building my docking station holder.\n\nAre you worried the kiddies won't have Lego pieces to play with? Don't worry, they're plenty old enough to buy their own.", null, "Here's a picture of how the first attempt to build a Lego Docking Station Holder turned out. It isn't perfect and the pieces may come apart in its current configuration, but it's the right size and works. I suppose with a little creativity and work, I can make it stronger and less prone to failure. Who knows, maybe I can build in a logo or something - given enough time." ]

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[ "Breedism is a word coined by dog owners to define breed discrimination. Some people feel that breedism is to dogs what racism is to people. Victoria Stilwell on her “Positively” blog brought up the case of Lennox, a dog that was confiscated by the authorities in Belfast, Ireland simply because he looked like a “Pit Bull” type. (Lennox is a Labrador/Pit Bull mix). This breed has been classified as dangerous regardless of the dog’s temperament, behavioral history or owner’s actions.\n\nIn the United States, Denver, Colorado in Sec. 8-55 of the Municipal Code, rules that any dog owner who refuses to surrender their dog will face up to a year in jail and a $999 fine. According to the website DenverKillsDogs, this ordinance also bans shelters and humane societies from harboring pit bulls and even goes so far as to forbid any US resident from transporting a Pit Bull though Denver without a permit.\n\nMore than 1800 Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes have been euthanized (executed may be the more appropriate term) between 2005 and 2008. The shelters outside of Denver have become overburdened and overcrowded as a result of Denver’s breed ban.\n\nDog Whisperer Cesar Milan features well-behaved Pit Bulls on his television show that proves they are not all dangerous, nor are they predisposed to be dangerous. There are so many false media reports and stereotypes out there against the Pit Bull and so many are euthanized every day due to being born a Pit Bull. Where are the stories about the Pit Bulls slathering people with kisses?\n\nBreed specific legislation doesn’t work. Politicians, to solve a problem created by irresponsible dog owners, created this legislation. Some feel that it is similar to the policies that Nazi Germany instigated during the 1930’s and 40’s. Counties, cities and entire countries around the world continue to turn to BSL policies in a desperate attempt to protect their public from the rising number of serious and sometimes-fatal dog bites. Instead, we need to educate the owners and make them responsible for their dogs. The breed itself is not responsible for being aggressive or mean. Dogs as weapons in gangs around London and other cities is becoming a real problem and a source of a significant part of the media-reported dog attacks.\n\nAccording to Victoria Stilwell, one of the most commonly found attributes among aggressive dogs is not their breed, but rather a lack of confidence and insecurity. She points out that the typical schoolyard bully suffers from significant insecurity issues and this same concept can be applied to dogs.\n\nIn recent scientific studies, the family Dachshund was named the “most aggressive.”\n\nA dog is what you make of it. Small dogs are much more likely to bite than large dogs. German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows, Great Danes and Saint Bernards have also been cited in fatal dog attacks yet they are not being singled out.\nAll training can be done in a positive and fun manner rather than exerting dominance over an already insecure dog. These dogs need be taught to be more self-confident. The American Veterinary Medical Association states that there is little scientific evidence to support the claims of the media that certain breeds of dog are more likely to bite. They offer valuable instruction on how to prevent dog bites without reference to their breed.\n\nAs dog behaviorists are getting their degrees and continuing their education, we now know so much more than we did even 20 years ago about how dogs think, what they feel, how their brains are wired and what could potentially cause them to aggress. Dogs look to us for guidance on how to act in our world, yet time after time, we are failing our dogs.\n\nAll dogs deserve a second chance. Shelter dogs are other people’s mistakes or rejects. Such mistakes have always included the non-socializing of these dogs during their formative months of puppyhood, which can be the worst mistake of all!\n\nTara Choules from Ireland has a dog training company that is anti-breed specific legislation. She feels that all dogs can learn and all dogs need a safe and secure environment. No choke chains, prong collars, electric collars or force is needed. Science shows us this and any breed, no matter how strong, can be trained using positive reinforcement and ethical humane training methods.\n\nWe are all aware of racism but unless you have a breed that has been affected by this distrust, then you may not be aware of the effect breedism may have on your selected breed. Stay connected with legislators so that your breed may be protected from media sensation that creates Breed Specific Legislation. The National Canine Research Council is preserving the human-canine bond by documenting that breed bans do not protect the public!", null, null ]

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[ null, "Choti Sardarni tattle:\nIn the upcoming Choti Sardarni serial episodes, Rajveer will break his relations with Harshdeep while Kulwant will get Seher far from him.\nAs of not long ago in Choti Sardarni’s story, Kulwant made Seher drink the water from the blessed lake and she recovered cognizance while Rajveer moved removed by the police.\nFurther, Kulwant and others attempted to brighten up Seher however fizzled after which Kulwant advised her to let out her misery and deal with it.\nPresently according to the upcoming touches of Choti Sardarni, Seher will get disturbed contemplating Rajveer while Kulwant will tell her to not acknowledge his adoration as he decided to save Harshdeep as opposed to supporting her.\nIn the interim, Rajveer will get back home and Harshdeep will get amazed to see him after which he will sprinkle water on himself and will tell her that he is breaking his relationship with her, as indicated by the spoilers of Choti Sardarni.\nWe should see what will Seher do next in the upcoming story of Choti Sardarni." ]

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[ "A component of mucus — yum — from the skin of South Indian frogs can destroy the H1 variety of influenza viruses, a new study found.\n\nDefensive compounds in frogs' skins were already known to protect the amphibians against bacteria. But those same compounds can also neutralize dozens of flu strains, scientists in the U.S. and India found.\n\nThe early findings, published Tuesday in the journal Immunity, might make it possible to harness frog mucus for fighting flu viruses when vaccines aren't available, or when strains become resistant to existing drugs.\n\nThe flu-fighting compounds are called peptides, which are short chains of amino acids; those are the building blocks of proteins.\n\nScientists from Emory University in Atlanta and the Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology in India studied skin secretions from the Indian frog Hydrophylax bahuvistara. They collected these slimy samples by giving frogs mild electrical stimulations.\n\nThe Indian researchers had been isolating peptides from local frogs and screening them for potential bacteria-fighting benefits. But the Emory team wanted to see if the peptides could also take down human-infecting viruses.\n\nU.S. researchers screened 32 frog defense peptides against a strain of influenza and found that four of the peptides had flu-fighting abilities.\n\n\"I was almost knocked off my chair,\" Joshy Jacobs, the study's senior author and an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Emory, said of the discovery.\n\n\"In the beginning, I thought that when you do drug discovery, you have to go through thousands of drug candidates, even a million, before you get one or two hits. And here we did 32 peptides, and we had four hits,\" he said in a news release.\n\nJacobs and his colleagues identified one peptide that is particularly adept at fighting flu viruses. They named it \"urumin,\" after an ancient whip-like sword from southern Indian, called \"urumi.\"\n\nIn frogs, some bacteria-fighting peptides work by punching holes in cell membranes, which makes them toxic to the cells of mammals. While some of the Indian frogs' antiviral peptides also worked this way, urumin did not. Instead, that special peptide seemed to only disrupt the integrity of the flu virus, the scientists found when they looked through an electron microscope.\n\nThey saw that urumin bound itself to the stalk of hemagglutinin, which is found on the surface of influenza viruses. Because current flu-fighting drugs target other parts of the virus, this peptide may be particularly valuable in studying new vaccines, Jacobs said.\n\nScientists also tested the peptide in mice. When delivered into the rodents' noses, urumin protected unvaccinated mice against a lethal dose of some flu viruses.\n\nThe Emory team is now looking for other frog-derived peptides that could help fight mosquito-borne viruses like dengue and Zika.\n\nWATCH: Stunning time-lapse of an egg's cell division will leave you in awe", null ]

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[ null, "Not just burning a resource, like coal or natural gas, but getting it out of the ground and taking it to market is bad for the climate too.\n\nIt has long been assumed that natural gas, because it burns more cleanly than coal, is more climate friendly than coal. But emerging science strongly suggests that is not the case.\n\nHow can natural gas be worse for the climate than coal?\n\nCarbon dioxide is formed when either coal or natural gas are burned. But natural gas is mostly methane, and methane is much worse for the climate than carbon dioxide: 86 times worse over 20 years according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).\n\nSo if enough methane leaks before burning, its climate benefit relative to coal is erased.\n\nThe cumulative effect of these leaks makes natural gas more climate-unfriendly than coal as corroborated by many independent studies of gas-field methane emissions, including those from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Purdue University, and the Cornell University research team which was the first to explore the climate impacts of natural gas and shale gas production.\n\nStrong federal rules are critical to protecting our health and climate from oil and gas related air pollution.\n\nBy drawing attention to this issue, Earthworks and allies helped push the Obama administration to initiate a methane emission reduction plan.\n\nIn the summer of 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a methane pollution rule for new oil and gas sites. The rule requires oil and gas operators to limit emissions in part by performing Leak Detection And Repair (LDAR). The EPA rule also:\n\nUnfortunately the Trump administration is trying to repeal the rule. Former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt first attempted a 90-day delay of the rule under the Clean Air Act, but the court of appeals blocked the delay. As a result, portions of the rule went into effect in August 2017. At the end of 2017, EPA sought additional comments in preparation for a renewed attempt at delaying and ultimately repealing the rule.\n\nThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Methane Waste Prevention rule — which applies to new and existing oil and gas facilities on public lands owned by all Americans — requires operators to monitor for leaks and repair them (LDAR); it also places limits on venting and flaring.\n\nThe Trump administration is trying to roll back the BLM rule too. It was first threatened by the Congressional Review Act in May 2017, but the vote failed (49-51). Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke then attempted to delay the rule for one year, but the US District Court in California struck down that delay under the Administrative Procedures Act, putting parts of the rule in effect. However, in December 2017, Zinke simply proposed another rule delaying the BLM methane. States and environmental groups filed new lawsuits in California. On February 23, 2018, the Court temporarily stopped BLM from delaying the rule. Though the day before, BLM published a proposed rule to rescind all of the critical elements of the rule.\n\nHowever, state rules are better than no safeguards.\n\nSeveral states have methane rules in place of varying usefulness. Colorado and California’s rules are stronger than the EPA & BLM rules.\n\nColorado’s rule was negotiated with the oil and gas industry, was endorsed by the industry, and has been in place for several years without affecting oil and gas production." ]

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[ "We relive our experience of the Virgen Natividad in Cusco, a vibrant religious festival which takes place in early September.\n\nIt was about 3:30 in the afternoon and my afternoon coffee at La Valeriana awaited - just reward for the steep climbs up to the quiet backstreets of San Blas and the panoramic viewpoint at Plaza San Cristobal. It would give me time to ponder the remains of the Inca temple of sun that I had just seen at Qorikancha, the perfect manifestation of what makes Cusco such a fascinating place to be; the most sacred temple of the Inca empire supplanted by a huge Spanish church in a monentus clash of cultures 500 years ago.\n\nWith La Valeriana almost in sight, thoughts of caffeine were quickly banished by an almighty thump of a drum, a toot of a horn and the cacophonous start of a seemingly impromptu parade. People began to stop and gather, flashes of colour came into sharper focus and I suddenly found myself in the midst of something important. But what exactly?", null, "The Virgen Natividad is literally translated as the Nativity of Mary and is a religious festival which celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary on 8th September. It is one of the most important and vivid celebrations of the year in Cusco, with thousands of participants and spectators filling the main streets and squares of the centre with a riot of colour and vociferous noise. Behind all the fanfare, there is always a deeply symbolic meaning to these events and the Virgen Natividad is no different, with the main protagonist thought to be capable of bestowing children on couples otherwise unable to conceive. The festival is therefore a celebration of the Virgin Mary's birthday and also a way of paying thanks and respect.", null, "On the day before the main festivities, donations are typically made by newly engaged couples and handed over to the Mayordomos of the festival - quite literally, the butlers. These donations can take the form of fireworks, robes, richly decorated ciriones candles and cash and all are used as contributions towards the celebrations, with many fireworks set off that night in the city. The collection is taken on an extravagant procession towards Plaza de Armas - the city's main square - with groups of dancers, singers, drummers and musicians in tow. It was this part of the festivities which had broken the relative peace of an otherwise typical Wednesday afternoon in the former Inca capital.", null, "It is a spectacular, overwhelming, disorientating affair; an explosion of eye-popping colour, with a soul-stirring soundtrack, that sends the photo count on my Pentax camera soaring. Before I can properly appreciate the rich detail embroidered onto the back of a scarlet jacket, my eyes are taken by the swirl of dozen bright yellow densely layered skirts worn by a group of local women in bowler hats. Somewhere at the head of this is the Virgin Mary herself, paraded on a ceremonial platform for all to see and worship.", null, "Then there are the masks, which is where things start to become a little bizarre. At first glance they are unnerving, perhaps even a little mesmerising, but mostly they are rather baffling. Elongated noses, piercing blue eyes, razor sharp teeth, bushy black beards and gorillas with metal chains through their noses all pass before my eyes and the shutter of my camera, all with no obvious link to the rest of the proceedings.", null, "Various activities and parades take place throughout the three day festival. Prior to the celebrations is the entrada de los flores, where hundreds of locals begin gathering in the early hours of the morning to bring fresh arrangements of flowers to the temple. Devotees then gather outside the Templo de la Almudena Cusco on the eve to sing songs, say prayers and venerate the Virgin Mary, followed by traditional dancing and the serving of caldo de gallina (Peruvian hen soup) at midnight. Around 30 parade groups from across Peru then come together for the main processions, which can be enjoyed by locals and unsuspecting visitors alike.\n\nNow where was that cafe again?" ]

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[ "‘Vulture Funds’ will now be able to purchase up to 524 homes in the O’Devaney Gardens housing development following a decision by An Bord Pleanála. This reverses a previous decision by the planning body, made in September 2021, which banned the sale of the units to any “corporate entity”.\n\nPrior to that, in late 2019, the site near Phoenix Park in Dublin was shamefully sold off to Bartra development group by a coalition of supposedly “left of centre” city councillors, including the Greens, Social Democrats, and Labour, in collaboration with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Bartra is notorious for attempting to build co-living rentals with 40 people sharing a kitchen.\n\nUnder the original deal, 20% of new builds would be social housing, while 30% would be sold as affordable housing, with the ban covering the remaining homes. In this instance “affordable” meant at least €300,000.\n\nThe latest ‘clarification’ from An Bord Pleanála, which lifts the ban, comes on foot of a judicial appeal from Bartra. Bartra are more eager to sell large swathes of homes to investment funds in one go, and get above the market value.\n\nThe original deal was for 768 homes reaching up to eight storeys. Since then, Bartra has received planning permission to significantly increase height and density to 1,053 homes, as high as 14 storeys.\n\nThe area is traditionally a ‘low rise’ residential area with buildings reaching only four stories. Local residents who will have to live in the shadow of these tower blocks will be adversely affected. Arguments in favour of high rise developments ignore the fact that there are already more vacant homes than homeless people. The “scarcity” of housing is manufactured.\n\nA previous Dublin City Council motion to force Bartra to stick to the original deal, or have the property returned to public ownership, was voted down in August 2021, again by those same shameless parties. Their woeful record on this issue should be made known to all Dublin City residents.\n\nAs James Connolly correctly said in 1915 “governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class”. This clearly still applies today, and also applies to local government.\n\nHousing is a basic necessity and human right, and just like health, education, transport and other vital public services, it should not be commodified for profit.\n\nThe ridiculous ideology of the “hidden hand of the market” has clearly failed. Demand for housing has far outstripped supply, and meagre reforms via a ‘lesser evil’ approach have repeatedly failed to deliver.\n\nTo counter this failed approach we need a socialist programme for housing, beginning with the understanding that the rules of the capitalist system, dictated by an elite minority, must be ripped up if the needs of the majority are to be met.\n\nThis means building a ground-up movement to slash and freeze rents, seize the assets of vulture funds and end their parasitic speculative practices, seize the vacant properties of the profiteers, bring major construction firms into democratic public ownership, and commence a major construction programme to build public homes and resolve the crisis once and for all.", null, null, null ]

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[ "Warm up with Milwaukee’s most comforting hot alcoholic beverages\n\nWarm up with Milwaukee’s most comforting hot alcoholic beverages", null, "On this week’s edition of This Bites, we’re talking about hot drinks. We’ve got all kinds of great recommendations to share for Milwaukee’s best warm, boozy drinks. We’re also talking about a cool new zero-waste grocery store, and a new brunch spot, and a couple of clever pop-ups. Stream and read about the episode below.\n\nFall is over and winter is here — or it feels that way at least. So we’re talking about some great places to get some hot drinks of the adult variety. Foundation Tiki Bar, which is known for great cocktails, offers a hot buttered rum on Mondays, and it also offers hot toddy’s. It’s a secret recipe, and although we’re not sure if it’s available yet, it’s worth looking forward to.\n\nVon Trier has a slew of hot drinks, including a hot buttered rum. There’s also a hot butterscotch made with butterscotch schnapps. And if you have a sweet tooth, the Almond Joy is a decadent desert drink. County Clare Irish Pub also has a nice selection of hot drinks. It has a hot cider with Bacardi Limon and a cinnamon stick. They also have a hot whiskey and, of course, a version of Irish coffee. But if you’re looking for a truly exceptional Irish coffee, Ann recommends the one at Rochambo on Brady Street, which uses a soft cream.\n\nThere’s a cool new grocery store opening in Walker’s Point called The Glass Pantry. It’s a zero-waste store that will be opening on 5th Street. Expect lots of bulk bins. Customers can bring in their own containers to fill them, which will significantly cut back on landfill waste. It’s promising to sell about 200 products to start, many from Midwest suppliers, and it will specialize in reusable items. The owner also plans to offer classes and workshops that will teach about sustainable living. She also hopes to offer kombucha on tap and fresh produce.\n\nAfter a conversation about how the brunch tradition became so boozy, we discuss a pop-up at Amilinda: a Korean meal from Perilla Kitchen. The meal includes Korean pork belly in a spicy-sweet sauce, an Asian pear and lime-sesame vinaigrette salad, seasonal greens and napa cabbage kimchi. It sounds incredible.\n\nAnd speaking of pop-ups: Oak and Oyster has been doing a lot of them. Their latest is a New York-style deli, featuring a homemade bagel with house-cured salmon lox. Hear us discuss all that and more on this week’s episode." ]

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[ null, "THE bank notes in your wallet could be worth up to £318 online – but only if they have an interesting serial number.\n\nThe Bank of England today announced when the new polymer £50 notes will finally be entered into circulation.", null, "The last of the plastic notes series will feature World War II Enigma code-breaker Alan Turing and will be released on his birthday on June 23, 2021.\n\nTo celebrate the launch, spooks at GCHQ have published their toughest ever puzzle to posthumously honour the mega-mathematician.\n\nEven though collectors still have a short way to go before getting their hands on one, some of them could be worth hundreds of pounds.\n\nThis is because banknotes with significant serial numbers on them are often sought after by collectors – we know this from previous releases of the polymer £5, £10 and £20 notes.\n\nWhile we wait for the launch, we take a look at the notes that could turn up in your change today that could be worth a small fortune on eBay.\n\nWhat do serial numbers on bank notes mean?\n\nTHE first four letters and numbers on a serial number is known as the “cypher”, according to the Bank of England.\n\nThe cypher, which is the AA01 part of the code, represents the note's position on the sheet when it was printed.\n\nThe serial number is the six numbers that follow the cypher refers to the sheet that the note is printed on.\n\nFor example, there are 60 polymer £5 banknotes on each sheet and the first run had the cypher AA01 to AA60.\n\nThat means, there will be just under 60 million notes beginning with \"AA\", before the cypher changes to \"AB\".\n\nNo banknote has the same serial code which is why they can be worth a lot to a collector if you've got an interesting one.", null, "Bank notes with striking serial numbers are often worth more to collectors than those without.\n\nThe note was listed on the auction site for £25, with the price shooting upwards after receiving 16 bids.", null, "Many collectors are interested in notes that with an AK47 serial number, and they can typically sell for around £90 on eBay.\n\nThis is because an AK47 is a type of gun, particularly popular thanks to wannabe gangsters and the machine gun connotations.\n\nBut pair it with James Bond's agent number 007 in the same serial code and your note is instantly worth more.\n\nThis particular fiver sold for £147.47 on eBay in February after fetching two bids.", null, "Bank notes with an AK47 serial number sell for a small fortune on eBay, even without the 007 appendix straight after the gun name.\n\nBut beware if you're selling a similar one on eBay.\n\nBack in 2016, we reported how Gareth Wright had sold his AK47 fiver for £80,000 online, only for the buyer to not cough up the cash and take the mick.\n\nJMW Turner with low serial numbers – up to £102", null, "Notes with a low serial number, which typically start with the code AA01, show that they were some of the first to be made making them valuable.\n\nWhile some of the earlier £5 and £10 notes sell for more on eBay, the JMW Turner notes tend to typically sell for more.\n\nIt may have sold for even more than usual because the low serial number is followed by the James Bond 007 symbol.\n\nNew £10 notes with low serial numbers starting with AA01 are valuable to collectors too.\n\nOne sold on eBay earlier this year for £67 – almost seven times its face value.\n\nHowever, the note had been circulated and the seller said it has some light creases on it.\n\nPerhaps if it has been in a more mint condition, the note would have sold for more.", null, "It's not just £20 polymer bank notes with an AK47 serial number that sell for inflated prices online.\n\nA Winston Churchill £5 note with the firearms serial number fetched £57 when it went on sale in February.\n\nThe fiver attracted 18 bids before eventually selling for almost 12 times its face value.", null, "Back in 2016, the Bank of England launched the new polymer £5 note, which featured the face of former-British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.\n\nThey were the first polymer notes to be released into circulation.\n\nBut micro-artist Graham Short took matters into his own hands when he engraved a tiny portrait of author Jane Austen into the hologram on five of the notes.\n\nOne of them was donated to the Jane Austen museum but the others then spent the notes in local stores and cafes around the UK, before letting the public know what he'd done.\n\nAfter being estimated to be worth up to £50,000 each, the nation embarked on a treasure hunt – three out of four of them have now been found.\n\nBut despite the hefty valuation, the most one of them sold for was £5,000 at a charity auction.\n\nThis week, the Royal mint launched a new coin that features Britannia – the female warrior who symbolises Britain – as a woman of colour.\n\nNeed a little extra cash? You could be sitting on a fortune – if you’ve got a rare £1 coin hiding in your wallet." ]

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[ "2 months on, road dug up in B’luru to make way for mammoth Hanuman statue not repaired\n\nThe 62-feet tall, 750 tonne statue was transported from Kolar to Bengaluru via Hennur Main Road, in a 300-wheel vehicle, on April 7.", null, "A mammoth 62-feet tall, 750-tonne Hanuman statue to be installed at the Sri Kodandarama Temple at Kacharakanahalli in Bengaluru continues to court controversy two months after it was transported to the city.\n\nThe statue, commissioned by Rama Chaithanya Vardhini Trust, was transported from Kolar to Bengaluru via Hennur Main Road, in a 300-wheel vehicle, on April 7. But the massive vehicle ferrying the statue wreaked havoc on its path, especially when it was stranded ahead of the Railway Bridge on Hennur Main Road as it was too tall to pass through the corridor.\n\n\"The chaos lasted till 9 pm in the night when the transporters finally decided to dig up the road to make way for the vehicle,\" recalls Sunil, who manages a music store near the railway bridge on Hennur Main Road.\n\nBBMP Commissioner Manjunath Prasad confirmed to TNM then that the road would be repaired within two or three days by the people transporting it. While some of the damages on the roads were repaired with patchwork over a month after the incident, the 200-metre stretch under the railway bridge at Hennur Main Road continues to bring traffic to a standstill everyday as it is yet to be fixed.\n\n\"There is a traffic jam everyday during peak hours. It sometimes takes 30 minutes just to cross this stretch. Vehicles pile up on both sides and this is especially a problem when ambulances have to pass through. They are left stranded in this stretch in the mornings and evenings,\" explains Sunil.", null, "Incidentally, Muni Naga Reddy, a chairman of the Rama Chaithanya Vardhini Trust, contested the Karnataka Assembly elections in May as a BJP candidate from Sarvagnanagar constituency. He, however finished a distant second to Congress leader KJ George. He claimed that the road will be repaired after the monsoon season and that the traffic pile-up on the road was happening due to the bridge being a bottle-neck area.\n\nResidents of nearby Hennur and Kothanur however say that the situation has worsened after the road was dug up to transport the statue. \"The stretch under the bridge is not a busy junction and traffic does not jam up there under normal circumstances. It would slow down when it rains, the way it does across the city. But now that it has been deliberately dug up, the traffic during peak hours everyday is slowed down, taking anywhere between 15 and 20 minutes to cross over. And it is much worse when it rains due to the amount of water that fills up, taking 30 minutes or more just to get across those few meters,\" says Diana, a resident in the area.\n\nExtensive damage was reported when the statue was transported in April with residents complaining that even newly installed lamp posts were uprooted in the area. \"Near the railway bridge, there is no light 100 metres on either side now. So the area is dark as well in the night,\" adds Diana.", null, "The Hanuman statue, which is yet to be installed, is currently in the premises of the temple in Kacharakanahalli. The temple trust is waiting for technical reports from engineers before going ahead with the installation of the statue.\n\nMeanwhile, a case in the Karnataka High Court is discussing whether land where the statue is being installed is a part of a lake bed. MN Reddy dismisses the suggestion. \"This had come up before as well. It is in an area identified as a government lake in revenue records but we had argued citing the history of the temple. The court had asked the Archaeological Survey of India to look into the issue and even they had given a report in favour of the temple citing its historic value,\" he argues.\n\nAccording to reports, the statue costs Rs 10 crore. Over Rs 3.5 crore of this amount was reportedly kept aside only for transportation and licensing purposes." ]

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[ "Ever since I was a kid and first discovered Star Wars, Star Trek, and science fiction in general, I had dreams of stepping onto the bridge of a starship, or spaceship, and exploring, seeking out new life forms, engaging in intergalactic battles, or watching the stunning starscape slip past my windows.\n\nI remember sitting at my desk at school and daydreaming it was a control console for my ship, the green blackboards at the front and side of the classroom served as monitors for my adventures. At home, I remember, I had moved my bedroom desk, it’s two drawers covered in peeling, faded Star Wars stickers, it’s surface holding a slowly growing collection of Star Trek Pocket Books, directly in front of my bedroom window, and some nights, I would sit there, my bedroom lights out, gazing at the stars in the sky my hands moving over imaginary controls on the wooden surface.\n\nIt’s a daydream I revisit regularly, even if just for a moment a day, it’s one that is always with me.\n\nSo when my friend Amin reached out to me and asked me if I wanted to join a group of his friends, to take on a Toronto-based adventure known as Proxima Command. I jumped at the chance.\n\nIt wasn’t until the night before that I started to have a little anxiety, I’m an extroverted introvert, and I barely knew Amin, despite our shared love of much geekery, and I definitely did not know the rest of the group he was bringing with him.", null, "But, I told myself, we’re all geeks together and that would at least give us a shared launching point for our intergalactic adventure.\n\nArriving at their location at 253 Christie Street, a rather innocuous location for an intergalactic adventure, I was greeted by the programmer Glen Watkinson, who arrived first to get us set up.\n\nAmin showed shortly after, and as we caught up, (and I began to wonder what I had been worrying about) we were joined by the rest of what would become his command crew. He was the connection between all of us and became our de facto captain.\n\nI was introduced to Ian, Neil and Jason, the rest of our crew, and we all fell pretty easily into an easy camaraderie and then one of the creators, Michael Chapman arrived to shepherd us into the far flung future.\n\nI was growing increasingly comfortable in my surroundings, and was in fact, getting very excited about what lay ahead. Though there was part of me that was constantly reminding myself not to pooch this up – three of these people had already played through one of the game’s episodes, very successfully, and I didn’t want to be the one holding them back.", null, "Micheal and Glen invited us onto the bridge of our starship, it’s not a massive, Enterprise bride, but more a sturdy, working vessel that has it where it counts. With Captain Amin taking center seat, though he preferred to stand, Ian took weapons, Jason took the helm, and the two new recruits (don’t call us red shirts) looked to one another, and Neil settled into the Engineering station, while yours truly became the Science Officer.\n\nMoments later, our ship, the Odysseus, was set to launch.\n\nThere is an AI that brings you up to date on the events that have led us to the bridge. We are the crew, and you’ve escaped a prison and have to get back to Proxima Command, but during our incarceration by Command’s enemies we’ve forgotten how to operate the ship, which allows for a learning curve into the game. If you don’t catch on quick enough though, the AI becomes increasingly snarky.\n\nAmin issued orders for our course, and off we went! Exploring, entering combat, and proving our mettle in the vastness of space.\n\nVery quickly we all fell into our roles, and began to understand how our respective stations worked. I got to run system scans, defeat jamming signals during combat, as well as establishing targets for our weapons station, and plotting courses for our navigation officer. I was also in charge of the transporter, beaming aboard supplies, and sending the occasional thing away.", null, "We achieved our objectives, and then we tackled a new mission, rescuing a doctor and trying to find and transport a cure for a plague that was ravaging one of the nearby systems. This one was a lot of fun, and featured some great moments of the crew having to work as one.\n\nThat on its own sounds great, but you add to that the fact that I barely knew the rest of my crew and that just made it all the more fun! My anxiety from the night before had been banished, I was settling into my role as science officer and was calling out information to my captain, as well as supplying everything my crewmates needed in terms of courses and targets.\n\nThe game was so much fun, and it is so completely engaging (heck, there is smoke released when the ship takes too many hits, to give the bridge a bit of a wrecked look – it was our very own Kobyashi Maru) that it’s easy to throw yourself into it completely.\n\nWe rounded out our evening with playing Gold Challenge Three which was insanely fun, as we all conferred, came up with options, and came to a plan that would allow us to run a gambit of enemies and a variety of other problems.", null, "Micheal and Glen were exceptional through all of it, and loved seeing our crew take on their creation (and making notes about things they may change or fix in the future, there as passionate and geeky as their clientele and loved seeing people enjoying their experiences).\n\nI look forward to doing this one again, and exploring other episodes as they are added to the room. I have only one nitpick, and it literally is nothing more than that: I would suggest that the visual communications the ship receive incorporate actors instead of computer generated images. I was so into the game that when we received a com during our mission I was distracted by the image.\n\nBut that was the only drawback to the entire experience, and it didn’t ruin any of it. It was nothing short of amazing and so much fun.\n\nGather your crews, ship out, and venture into the far reaches of space with Proxima Command. Book your voyage here!", null ]

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[ "The Complete Guide to the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Pyeongchang, South Korea\n\nFour years after what became known as the “Tropical Winter Olympic Games” in Sochi, the wider world will be focused on ice and snowsports once again as the Winter Olympics and Paralympics return, moving even further east, this time to South Korea.\n\nAs with Sochi, snow cover can be problematic in South Korea, but the country does have a reputation for consistent sub-zero temperatures in its ski regions, so usually, although heavy snow is unusual, the snow that does fall tends to stay on the ground. The organisers have also invested large amounts on snowmaking in a belts and braces approach.\n\nAnother problem for South Korea is that it doesn’t have many big mountains, and didn’t have a lift-served ski slope with big enough vertical to accommodate the required descent of the blue-ribbon Men’s Alpine Downhill race. The problem might have been addressed by building a bit of extra height on top of the existing biggest vert, but in the event the South Koreans circumvented the problem by building a completely new run through national parkland – a very unpopular move with environmental groups.\n\nThe Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, but downhill and freestyle ski and snowboarding events will take place at four separate venues. The Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre will host the snowboarding Big Air competition; the Yongpyong Alpine Centre will stage alpine skiing’s slalom and giant slalom competition; the Bokwang Snow Park is the venue for other freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions and that purpose-built Jeongseon Alpine Centre will stage Downhill, Super-G and combined alpine skiing contests.", null, "At the last Winter Olympics the main talk was about the vast amount of money lavished on the event by the Russians – variously estimated at up to $50 billion dollars and believed to be the most expensive Games, summer or winter, in history. The South Koreans have been more modest in their spending, although they clearly haven’t scrimped on new infrastructure, which, besides the new alpine ski racing centre, includes a new high-speed train link from capital Seoul which takes little more than an hour to reach Olympic venues. The big story that has overshadowed the build-up to the Games has of course been the antics of northern neighbour, North Korea.\n\nThe 2018 Winter Olympics will feature 102 events in 15 sports. These include four new disciplines not previously featured in an Olympic Games, including one each in skiing and boarding. They are Big Air snowboarding (which will replace the parallel slalom) and mixed-team alpine skiing.\n\nThe Paralympics will feature 80 events including 30 alpine skiing competitions and 10 snowboarding contests.\n\nWhen Are The Games On and Where Can You Watch Them?", null, "South Korea is nine hours ahead of the UK, so afternoon events will appear in the early morning and evening competitions in the late morning and early afternoon. View our guide of what’s on and when here.\n\nThe BBC will have extensive coverage of the Olympics, as will Eurosport who have made a big splash about their coup in securing recently retired American skiing great Bode Miller to join their commentary team.\n\nChannel 4 will be the main broadcaster for the Winter Paralympics.\n\nInTheSnow.com and our social media channels will also deliver the big ski and snowboarding news stories from the Games.\n\nTeam GB – Who to Watch in Ski and Snowboarding\n\nBritain has previously won two bronze medals in snowsports at the Olympics: one for Alain Baxter in the slalom at the 2002 Games in Utah, which was unfortunately unfairly taken from him and has not yet been returned despite enquiries finding him innocent of drug cheating, and the other for Jenny Jones in snowboard slopestyle at the Sochi Games.", null, "Britain’s Winter Paralympians have won more medals to date, including five in skiing at the Sochi Games with gold for Kelly Gallagher and her guide Charlotte Evans in the Super-G, and a remarkable three silvers and a bronze for Jade Etherington and her guide Caroline Powell across skiing disciplines.\n\nFor the 2018 Olympics and Paralympics some well-known faces will be back, but there are also high hopes for members new to the team since the 2014 games.\n\nAt the time of going to press we know that there’ll be around 60 Team GB competitors across all disciplines for the Olympics, and 15–20 for the Paralympics, but the teams have not been announced. Here are some of the more high-profile athletes at present expected to compete and have the greatest success, although who knows, it could be one of the lesser-known competitors that makes the podium.\n\nSlalom specialist Dave “The Rocket” Ryding scored Team GB’s best alpine skiing result for 35 years with a silver at the Hahnenkamm in Austria a year ago. Since then he has scored numerous top 10 results and came agonisingly close to a first gold in his first event of the season in Levi, Finland, when he fell when leading in the second run just short of the finish line.", null, "Snowboarder Katie Ormerod (20) became the first British woman to win a Big Air World Cup competition in Moscow last season and built on her success by winning silver in Milan this season. Other claims to fame include becoming the youngest female snowboarder to land a double backflip and being the first woman to successfully complete a backside double cork 1080.\n\nThe upcoming star of Britain’s Winter Paralympics Team, Millie, who lost her sight at age six and only has 8% peripheral vision in one eye, won eleven medals on the World Cup circuit last season, including seven golds, before she even took her A levels.", null, "James “Woodsy” Woods has become the UK’s most successful winter-sports athlete competing in ski slopestyle. With an increasingly impressive trophy cabinet built up over the past 10 years now, Woods’ most recent achievements include an X Games gold and winning gold again in the Cardrona World Cup competition in New Zealand at the start of the 2017/18 season.\n\nAimee Fuller’s many achievements on snow include making the semi-finals in the slopestyle contest at the Sochi Olympics and being the first woman to land a double backflip and cab double 900.", null, "Britain’s only gold-medal-winning winter Olympian or Paralympian aims to be back for Pyeongchang and to achieve even more with medals in multiple events.\n\nEmily Sarsfield\nEmily Sarsfield is Britain’s No.1 female ski-cross athlete and at 34 years old, is the oldest of the team headed to PyeongChang. Alongside her 8 national titles, Sarsfield has been a regular fixture on the FIS Ski Cross World Cup circuit for many years, regularly finishing within the top 15 since her return from injury in 2016. This is her first Winter Games after injury ruled her out of Vancouver 2010 and she narrowly missed out on qualification in 2014, so we are excited to see what she has in store for PyeongChang!\n\nBilly Morgan competes in both Slopestyle and Big Air snowboarding events, the latter being newly included in the Olympics this year. Beginning as a gymnast, Morgan began snowboarding on his local dry slope in Southampton at the age of 14 and did not board on snow until he was 18! In 2013, he gained his first World Cup podium, bronze at Sierra Nevada, and more recently he became the first boarder to land an 1800 triple cork and also took bronze in the Big Air event at the X Games in Oslo in 2016.", null, "In 2014 Jamie represented Team GB at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia. Making it to the finals, Jamie successfully finished 6th, missing out on a podium finish by 1 point. In 2016, Jamie became the first British male to win a Snowboard World Cup at the Snow Jam in the Czech Republic.\n\nKatie grew up honing her skills on her local dry ski slope in Sheffield as well as the Snozone indoor snow slope in Castleford. In 2013, Summerhayes finished second in the FIS World Cup Slopestyle competition, becoming the first British female skier in 19 years to win a medal in a World Cup event.", null, "I Never Knew You Could Ski There: Croatia\n\nOlympic Snowboarding: How is it judged?" ]

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[ null, "The development of a third stand in Tallaght Stadium was today given the green light by South Dublin County Councillors at their monthly meeting.\n\nThe hope is, with some additional work, Tallaght stadium can be brought up to category four status, which is required to host Champions League qualifiers or any games in the competition.\n\nSpeaking after the development was given the go-ahead, Councillor Dermot Looney said: “It certainly brings the stadium up to scratch to hold bigger and better games and other events – it will make it more attractive for concerts, for example.\n\n“I think Tallaght Stadium has been a good news story for Tallaght, and its continued development will be good news not just for Shamrock Rovers or football, but for the area in general.”\n\nThere were previous discussions around building a new stand at the norht end (N81 end) of the stadium, but, as Cllr Looney pointed out, it makes more sense to have the stand at the north end.\n\nHe said: “There were initial discussions about a stand at the south end (N81/The Square).\n\n“Those of us who attend games in the stadium on a regular basis pointed out that the wind blows down from the mountains and that it would be best to have a stand at the far end from a spectator comfort point of view.\n\n“There are longer term goals for a fourth stand at the N81 End – I think the phasing of this makes sense.”\n\nA date for construction of the new north stand has not been announced at this time." ]

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[ null, "The subterranean rivers of London are the tributaries of the River Thames that were built during the growth of the famous city. They flow through underground culverts, with a number of them now integral parts of London’s sewage system. The River Fleet is the largest of these, its headwaters are two streams on Hampstead Heath, each of which were dammed into a series of ponds in the 18th century.\n\nAnd this underground labyrinth, which joins at Camden Town, was explored by presenter Dallas Campbell during the BBC’s ‘Secret Sewer River of London – World Beneath Your Feet’.\n\n“Back in the early 19th century, the open River Fleet was essentially a cesspit carrying disease through London so it was decided to cover it up and using 318 million bricks.\n\n“Victorian engineers turned it this – it means that millions of us can now live without the risk of disease in a few square miles.", null, null, "“But it also hides some pretty gruesome surprises.\n\n“Dave Dennis is one of an army of underground workers that keep the fleet flowing – surely one of the least enviable jobs in Britain.”\n\nDue to poor environmental conditions and what we would now consider to be basic sanitation, there were several devastating outbreaks of diseases in Victorian Britain.\n\nAs a consequence, our predecessors had to take drastic measures to protect residents.\n\nBut today, thanks to a breakthrough in engineering, it is the job of Mr Dennis to manage the four kilometres of sewage water flowing beneath London.", null, "He said: “Down the side roads you get a main sewer, which drop into the trunk sewer that we are standing in.\n\n“If you look over here, there’s a small junction – that basically is a small sewer.\n\nMr Campbell was then shown the “monster” hiding in the underground labyrinth.\n\nMr Dennis explained: “This is pure fat that has solidified with other material.\n\n“It has come from all over London and it congeals here because it’s a bit of a bottleneck.", null, "“We have to come down and break it up so it’s okay to flow downstream.\n\n“This is a fatberg, look at the worms in it.”\n\nAnd Mr Campbell confirmed he would not want to return.\n\n“What begins as an innocent bit of grease in your kitchen can quickly transform into a fatberg.\n\n“This is a job I don’t want to repeat anytime soon.”", null, "The river gives its name to Fleet Street, the eastern end of which is at what was the crossing over the river known as Fleet Bridge and is now the site of Ludgate Circus.\n\nThe Fleet rises on Hampstead Heath as two sources, which flow on the surface as the Hampstead Ponds and the Highgate Ponds.\n\nThey then go underground, pass under Kentish Town, join in Camden Town, and flow onwards towards St Pancras Old Church, which was sited on the river’s banks.\n\nIt then follows King’s Cross Road and other streets, including Farringdon Road and Farringdon Street.\n\nThe valley then broadens out and straightens, to join the Thames beneath Blackfriars Bridge." ]

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[ null, "Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has reportedly made a secret deal with a latecomer to the popular reality show to fake a relationship in order to “win”.\n\nThe Turkish actress, 27, is said to have come up with a plan to try and ensure she keeps her place in the villa until newcomer James Price enters the show in the controversial Casa Amor twist.\n\nThe Sun reports that messages allegedly from Ekin to James suggest a plot to “win” the show.\n\nThe publication suggests messages with comments such as “I’m waiting for my man” and “James don’t leave me on the island” have been exchanged between the pair.\n\nThe brunette beauty is also said to have urged him to “hurry” and “get your arse in here” in the texts, which are claimed to have been exchanged in the weeks leading up to her arrival on the show.\n\nIn other messages, James is reported to have said: “Think we could actually win it” and Ekin-Su replies: “We will baby”.\n\nThe pair are said to know each other from the Essex party scene and a friend of Ekin has shared the plan with the publication after feeling the tactics were going too far.\n\nThe source said: “Everybody knows Love Island can be a big machine for making money and becoming famous.\n\n\"Even those that really did find love also happened to make tons of money too, didn’t they?\n\n“Ekin just wanted a piece of that.”\n\nThe source continued: “It was fine when she was just being funny and stirring up drama but it’s upsetting people now so I just felt like I had to say something.\n\n“Plus people are voting for her without knowing this.”\n\nThe source said that Ekin was expecting James to enter the villa but The Sun reports that mutual friends have said James has had cold feet about the plan.\n\nDespite her controversial time in the villa so far, a close friend of Ekin recently told OK! that she is “genuine” but has been “messed around”.\n\nThis week has seen viewers see Ekin call Jay \"the biggest player in the villa\" and that he deserved an Oscar.\n\nHer friend Arabella Ovenden has defended Ekin-Su's actions, telling OK! they are \"genuine\" and that she is actually scared of being hurt.\n\nSpeaking to OK!, Arabella, 22, said: \"I think it’s genuine. In London, she can never find anyone, so I think she’s just getting to know everyone and seeing which ones take to her and don’t mess her about." ]

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[ "TURNER FINALLY GETS HIS WIN ON FRENCH", null, "Finally French made it two wins on the trot with his strong performance to win the Amelia Park Handicap 1000m at the Belmont Park opener Saturday. The son of Mungrup Stud based stalwart Oratorio has come back to racing in exceptional form, taking his class one win at Northam on the 5th of May straight to Saturday metropolitan racing with an explosive win. Troy Turner positioned the gelding beautifully from the barrier travelling one off the rail just behind the strong speed. Into the home straight Turner had a hand full of horse under him waiting for a split. The run eventually came and Finally French let down under hands and heels riding to score running away. It was a very satisfying win for trainers Rob and Todd Harvey and Turner, Troy has put in plenty of work with this galloper from a young age and the Harvey's thought it was a very deserved win. Saturday's win was Finally French's third win from just eleven starts with six second placings, he now certainly looks to have winning confidence and can continue on his winning way! Congratulations to his winning owners and breeders Lex & Shirley Piper and Tanya Harvey." ]

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[ null, "Iran's navy took delivery of 4 new mini submarines of the home-produced Ghadir class. The navy already owns 7 submarines of this type which weigh 120 tons and were first launched in 2007.\n\nIran has described the Ghadir as stealth submarines, hardly detectable by sonar and aimed at coastal operations in shallow waters, notably in the Gulf.\nThe vessel is based on North Korean models of the Yono class and can shoot torpedoes. However, their main tasks appear to be moving commandos, laying mines, and reconnaissance missions.\nIran's inventory of submarines patrolling Gulf waters also includes up to 3 Russian-built Kilo class diesel submarines bought in the 1990s and a Nahang, an Iranian-built light sub weighing 500 tons that was first launched in 2006.\nIn 2008 Iran started building a new submarine named Qaem which is due to be launched within days, Iran's Army Chief Ataollah Salehi said last week, describing it as \"semi-heavy\" and capable of operating in the high seas such as the Indian Ocean or the Gulf of Aden.\nLittle information has been released about this home-produced vessel, which is said to be capable of firing missiles and torpedoes." ]

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[ "Lyon sporting director Juninho says the French club have received no offers for Arsenal target Houssem Aouar despite mounting speculation he could end up at the Emirates.\n\nGunners boss Mikel Arteta is still looking to improve his squad and wants to bring in a new midfielder, with the north Londoners seemingly switching their focus from Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey to Aouar.\n\nLyon, though, are believed to be holding out for a fee worth around £55.5million, which Arsenal will struggle to afford unless they offload several players first.\n\nWhile the Ligue 1 outfit are prepared to let Aouar leave if their valuation is met, Juninho says they are yet to receive any official offers for the 22-year-old.\n\nAsked about the futures of both Aouar and Barcelona target Memphis Depay after Lyon’s loss to Montpellier yesterday, Juninho told Telefoot Chaine: ‘For now, there is nothing for these players.\n\nArteta’s hopes of luting Aouar to north London are likely to hinge on offloading a number of players, with the funds from Emiliano Martinez’s sale as well as a possible move back to Italy for Lucas Torreira needed to bolster the transfer kitty.\n\nArsenal had floated the idea of including Matteo Guendouzi in a deal for Aouar, but Lyon are not interested in signing him.\n\nSpeaking last week, Juninho said: ‘I get on very well with Edu, we spoke on the phone. Aouar is really appreciated by Mikel Arteta.\n\n‘Guendouzi was discussed during the call, he is a great player, but he is the wrong profile. We are not interested in that at all, we cut the conversation.’\n\nWhile Lyon’s insistence that they have received no bids for Aouar may disappoint Arsenal fans, it does at least mean rumours of a move to Juventus are not as concrete as reports in Italy have suggested.", null ]

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[ null, "Dever Orgill went 13 games before finding the net for his country, but he broke his duck on Monday night by netting not once, but twice as Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz came away 3-2 winners over Honduras in their Concacaf Gold Cup Group C clash. The game, the second of a double-header at the National Stadium, marked the first time Jamaica, or any Caribbean nation, for that matter, had ever played host to the tournament.\n\nBut the former Titchfield High player said he knew that with hard work, the goals would eventually come. However, getting the goals in front of home fans at the ‘Office’ in an important Gold Cup match made it even more satisfying for him.\n\nOrgill, who plays club football for Ankaragücü in the Turkish Süper Lig, put the Reggae Boyz ahead in the 15th minute before doubling their advantage in first-half stoppage time. Honduras pulled a goal back through Alexander Lozano, but Damion Lowe re-established the Jamaicans’ two-goal lead.\n\nHonduras got another from Rubilio Castillo in added, time but the Jamaicans went on to secure the win.\n\nOrgill saw the importance of his goals on the night. “It was two very important goals, and I am really proud and glad, not only for my goals, but the victory to start the Gold Cup,” he said.\n\nThe speedy striker, who put in a full shift in the encounter on Monday, last played for the national team in the Copa America Centenario in 2016, and he is relishing this recall to the Reggae Boyz team and aims to build on his performance against the Hondurans.\n\n“It feels really good (to be back in team),” he said. “The last time I played was in the Copa America. I was unlucky with some injuries, because I was called but could not make it, so I am happy to be back in the team, and I am going to try my best to do everything that is important to try to get some goals and help lift the side,” he said.\n\nCoach Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore lauded the forward for his contribution on the night.\n\n“Orgill is on the field to do what he does,” Whitmore shared. “He was excellent tonight, he worked hard, he got two goals, and I am very pleased,” he said.\n\nJamaica, who top the group on goal ­difference, will face El Salvador in their second game in Houston, Texas, on Friday." ]

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[ "When the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra announced its plan to make a stringed instrument with a 3D printer, it had other ideas too. The OSO also challenged, along with Canada Makes, innovative Canadians to come up with their own ideas for a 3D instrument.\n\nThe OSO has now announced three finalists in its National 3D Printed Musical Instrument Challenge. They are:\n\n• Jared Kozub, an engineer from Winnipeg who works with metal 3D printing. He plays music too. Kozub came up with a new design for an ocarina which is an ancient wind instrument. Kozub’s design proposes a new way to change the pitch while playing the instrument. It also offers a more ergonomic hand position.\n\n• Robert Hunter is a PHD candidate in the biomedical program at uOttawa. He plans on redesigning the clarinet to improve the ergonomics of the instrument by redistributing the weight of the instrument to larger muscle groups compared to traditional instruments which place the majority of weight on the performer’s thumb.\n\n• Victor Martinez, who is a classical music fan, is also a designer, instructor and faculty member at Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University in B.C. He specializes in 3D design with a particular focus on furniture and cars. His design is for an electric violin with a new chin rest and shoulder rest system that would adapt to the performer.\n\nThe instrument challenge asked participants to create an instrument that doesn’t hurt its user for a reasonable cost. There is currently an epidemic of performance related injuries affecting professional musicians and music students.\n\n“We want to do better for the next generation of musicians. 3D printing creates the opportunity to build structures that just weren’t possible before this technology,” said Frank Defalco of Canada Makes which is a network of private, public, academic and non-profit entities that promotes the adoption and development of advanced and additive manufacturing (AM) in Canada.\n\nApplicants came from across Canada. They had a variety of levels of design experience and offered wide-ranging solutions to common health problems among musicians. The submissions were evaluated by a panel of eight adjudicators with equal weighting between disciplines of 3D printing, music performance, and musicians’ health.\n\nThe winner will receive the KUN Prize, worth more than $35,000. The prize includes a fabrication and fitting budget, performance of the instrument at the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra’s Nov. 4 3D StringTheory concert, and $5,000. The KUN Prize is sponsored by Marina Kun, president of KUN Shoulder Rests Inc.\n\nThe OSO commissioned Ottawa-area violin maker Charline Dequincey and the Industrial Technology Centre in Winnipeg to create original 3D-printed string instruments last year. The orchestra has also asked Montreal composer Harry Stafylakis for a piece based on these new sounds. It will also be performed in November. For more please see: ottawasymphony.com/3dstringtheory.", null, null ]

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[ null, "Slowly moves the Phonocake \"catalog-squirrel\", although in times\nof immense electronic music quantities. It is saturday evening,\nnot everybody sits at home, but some do. We live in a town, where\ntristesse but also beauty is well known. And the soundtrack of\nthis insight emotional world comes by Bad Comfort these day. It\nis November in 2008, the snow went down and is thawing now, but\nthat's not relevant in the digital world. The Sounds go around\nthe world, into warm and in the even colder regions. Greeting go\nout to Montevideo, Krasnodar, Stockholm.\n\nBad Comfort alias Konrad Behr is back with his third release on\nPhonocake. After the initial number One and the Postplatz EP\n(Phonocake 21), things work out for a complete album in electronic\nmusic art, harmonic, calm, thoughtful, as it is some times on this\nlabel here. Next to nine titles of Bad Comfort, 5 remixes made by\nfriends follow them. Welcome remixes by DeepDubTechno-Specialist\nNeurotron and the hungarian musician Soutien Gorge, who shouldn't\nbe a noname in the netlabels world nowadays.\n\nThis release can also be downloaded in the lossless FLAC-techno-\nlogy and at the same time it will be the first release offered\nalternatively as Ogg-Vorbis-files, right in the steps of the\ncurrent 'Play Ogg!'-campaign. besides this, a PDF for printing a\nCD-Cover is offered. Grateful we look in Sebastian Drichelt's\ndirection, who made the artworks.\n\nUploaded by phonocake.org on December 3, 2008" ]

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[ "Earlier this season Torii Hunter suggested publicly that Joe Mauer needed to be more willing to play through injuries despite the fact that Hunter himself had missed 103 games over the previous three seasons, with Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan later jumping on the bandwagon by first opining that Mauer should move to a less-demanding position defensively and then essentially accusing Mauer of inventing injuries.\n\nMauer has largely remained silent despite the various criticisms thrown his way, but Official Twins Beat Writer of AG.com LaVelle E. Neal III reported Sunday that he's been playing through a hernia since midseason and may require surgery. Along with the apparent hernia, Mauer was briefly shut down in spring training because of a stress reaction in his leg, missed a month with a strained quadriceps, and was sidelined for two weeks with a strained hamstring.\n\nHe's clearly been playing at less than 100 percent while gingerly jogging around the bases since returning from the hamstring injury earlier this month, but that doesn't seem to have done much to lessen the perception that he's fragile, injury prone, and lacks toughness. Meanwhile, Mauer has fought through the various injuries to log almost 800 innings at baseball's most physically demanding position after catching 1,000 innings in 2005 and 1,059 innings in 2006.\n\nMauer ranks 12th among AL catchers in innings behind the plate this season and combined over the past three years only 10 catchers in all of baseball have logged more innings defensively. During that three-year span, he's caught essentially the same number of innings as Yadier Molina, has been behind the plate more often than Bengie Molina, Ramon Hernandez, Johnny Estrada, Michael Barrett, John Buck, and Miguel Olivo, and is within about 100 innings of Jason Varitek and Brian Schneider.", null, "Mauer suffers from ridiculously high expectations, a focus on the few things he can't do instead of the many things he thrives at, and a lack of understanding about the difference between catcher and other positions. He's been among the best handful of catchers in baseball this year despite the fact that his season is often treated as a huge disappointment and over the past three years he's logged nearly 3,000 innings behind the plate while arguably being the single most valuable catcher in all of baseball.\n\nPart of Mauer's \"problem\" is that hitting .347 as a 23-year-old catcher tends to raise expectations to unreachable levels. It sounds absurd now, but at this time last year the comments section here held heated arguments about whether or not Mauer should be \"expected\" to hit .347 again. The notion is ridiculous and most people surely realize that now, but at the time there were a shocking number of people who felt that Mauer should be counted on to make history on an annual basis.\n\nInstead, what he's done this season is essentially duplicate his 2005 campaign:\n\nWhen you put 20 percent more balls in play and see them fall for hits 15 percent more often, that adds up to a huge increase in batting average. Mauer also had 28 percent more power in 2006, but was far from a power hitter, so the big difference in performance came from making more contact and seeing an unsustainably high percentage of balls in play drop for hits. Not only was counting on a repeat of 2006 silly, a career filled with his 2005 and 2007 seasons would be Hall of Fame-caliber for a catcher.\n\nOne of my favorite stats to look at when comparing hitters from different points in baseball history is OPS+, which adjusts for the often sizable differences in ballparks, eras, and leagues. A hitter playing his home games at Coors Field in 2007 is compiling numbers in a significantly different environment for offense than a hitter playing his home games at Dodger Stadium in 1968, and OPS+ attempts to adjust for that so fair comparisons can be made.\n\nAn OPS+ of 100 is exactly average. For their careers, Neifi Perez is at 63 and Albert Pujols is at 169. As a 24-year-old catcher finishing up his fourth big-league season, Mauer has compiled an OPS+ of 124, which coincidentally is the same OPS+ that Kirby Puckett finished his career with. To put that in further context, here's a complete list of all the catchers in baseball history with at least 1,000 games behind the plate who can boast a career OPS+ equal to or better than Mauer's:\n\nMauer has a long way to go before he reaches 1,000 games at catcher, but that's impressive company given that he's still several seasons from his assumed prime. So far, few catchers in baseball history have been as good offensively as Mauer. If you're curious, the average MLB catcher has posted an 88 OPS+ this season, whereas the average third baseman and designated hitter are at 107 and 110. Lastly, take a look at the following comparison of two well-known players and their career numbers:\n\nBoth guys are active players who man up-the-middle positions defensively, but they're perceived much differently. Player X gets picked apart by fans and criticized constantly by the local media, while Player Z is perhaps the most fawned-upon player in baseball and has national media members asserting that he's \"the best player of my lifetime\" and \"the best baseball player I ever saw.\" Oh, and between the two mystery men, only Player X has won a batting title." ]

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[ null, "Evil Uncle introduced himself to music fans late last year releasing his Songs for the Road EP. The Galway musician pushed DIY approach to its limits with a novel giveaway of 5,000 copies of the EP via an intriguing guerilla distribution campaign. A nice way to endear himself to cash strapped music fans.\n\nThis tried and tested formula of his debut EP is the foundation for which Two Lights Not Broken is built upon, as is his signature DIY ethos too. The album, as with its forbearer is a rather curious listen. There’s a deep feeling of familiarity here, evoking comparisons to Simple Kid, Ray Davies and Jarvis Cocker which are not without merit.\n\nLike these contemporaries it’s the ease and comfort for which he can shuffle through a combination of quirky themes, upbeat and overwhelmingly endearing tunes. Standouts include the ironic ‘Something for Nothing’, wholly bizarre ‘Spider Song’ and chirpy ‘Sunny Day In Space’.\n\nIt’s by no means perfect but a very solid and impressive debut record from an artist we should be hearing a lot more from in the future.\n\nEvil Uncle – Something for Nothing" ]

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[ null, "In “God’s Favorite Idiot,” Harry Styles’ song “Sign of the Times” seems to follow Clark everywhere, and there’s a reason for this strange choice. Netflix’s “God’s Favorite Idiot” is the latest collaboration between Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone —a workplace sitcom with a twist. In particular, the conceptual spin of the beloved genre follows Clark, a meek office worker chosen to become the next messenger of God on earth.\n\nDespite how wild this premise is —not to mention the presence of Satan and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the series—God’s Favorite Idiot has mostly received praise in audience reviews for his comedic shenanigans. However, Satan, God and the impending apocalypse really play a pretty big role in the plot of the Netflix hit, even if they are sometimes given less screen time than the antics of Clark’s colleagues. To emphasize the theme of the show, God’s Favorite Idiot often includes a popular Harry Styles hit in the soundtrack.\n\nThe song “Sign of the Times” apparently follows Clark wherever he goes throughout season 1 of God’s Favorite Idiot, and the significance of the track’s role in the series becomes clearer with each appearance. The rest of the soundtrack to “God’s Favorite Idiot” also serves as a way of anticipating the twists of the show and confirming it, as evidenced by a retrospective look at the role that “Signs of the Times” and other songs play in the history of the show. . This requires a thorough exposition of how the Harry Styles song appears throughout the plot of “God’s Favorite Idiot”.\n\nWhen God’s Favorite Idiot starts, Clark listens to “Sign of the Times” on vinyl. Soon after, the plot begins in earnest when he is struck by lightning —a provoking incident in the series. Like a parody of the superhero Falcone and McCarthy Thunder Force, God’s Favorite Idiot gives his hero strange abilities after this event, which provoked the next appearance of the Harry Styles track. When Clark goes to work, he accidentally turns on the radio, and at that moment “Signs of the Times” is playing. Later, when Clark is unsure whether to ask Emily (McCarthy) out on a date, the song plays again in the break room at their workplace. At the time, both duos assume it’s a coincidence caused by an Alexa malfunction. This leads to the question of whether the seemingly unsuspecting Clark is the cause of these incidents, or whether they are committed with him by a higher power.\n\nWhy are “Signs of the Times” playing when Clark is Shining\n\nThe key appearance of the Harry Style song occurs when “Sign of the Times” is played during Emily and Clark’s first date. Falcone and McCarthy’s awkward romantic chemistry is interrupted when Clark wanders to their waitress, and Emily begins to have feelings for him. At this point, the hero of God’s Favorite Idiot begins to glow during the playback of the track. This inexplicable, seemingly miraculous incident soon goes viral, and in the episode ​​​​2 A mismatched group of Clark’s employees begin brainstorming ideas about what caused Clark’s strange glow last night. Although various theories are put forward, it is only when Wendy (Ana Scotney) stumbles upon a passage from the Bible (Matthew 5:14-16) that the song is played again, this time via Amazon Alexa, when Clark begins to read the passage. This is the last time “Signs of the Times” is played before the end credits of the final episode. However, this is not the last time the soundtrack to the movie “God’s Favorite Idiot” hints at upcoming plot twists.\n\nIn the 4th episode of the series with Melissa McCarthy, Clark finally breaks down and admits that there is too much pressure on him. When he does, Rush’s song “Tom Sawyer” starts playing, and Clark runs off to the bathroom. It is there that he first meets God, but this is not the first time the band’s music has appeared in God’s Favorite Idiot. In episode 1, Emily is introduced to the sound of Rush’s “Temples of the Syrinx”, confirming the idea that Clark’s powers didn’t decide which music to play at all. Instead, the needle drops and their strikingly relevant thematic connections to Clark’s life suggest that God is valiantly trying to guide him on the right path without revealing himself too soon, as he is so overwhelmed by the apocalyptic chaos around him. To this end, “Sign of the Times” functions as a song from a musical, and the lyrics directly refer to the upcoming apocalypse of the show through lines about the impending “last show”, warning the listener that they cannot “bribe door to door”. your way to heaven.”" ]

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[ null, "Hayden Paddon stormed to a convincing win in the Dunedin Isuzu Otago Rally in the first round of the Brian Green Property New Zealand Rally Championship on Sunday.\n\nThe Hyundai WRC star, alongside co-driver John Kennard, eased to a 8:27.7s win to start his five-round domestic campaign off in sparkling fashion. The pair won all 17 stages in the Hyundai New Zealand i20 AP4+ car.\n\n“It was a nice clean weekend,” Paddon said.\n\n“We really enjoyed it and had a little bit of a push yesterday and a little push this morning and then just cruised this afternoon to bring home a good result, which is important for the team with the amount of work that goes into it all.”\n\nSubaru’s Ben Hunt and Tony Rawstrom won a close-fought battle to be the best of the rest as the 2015 champion overcame a time penalty early on Saturday that dropped him down the order. But Hunt responded with a superb drive to take second place.\n\n“I am really happy with the Subaru we have turned it into an awesome car now,” Hunt said.\n\n“It has definitely come a long way since we built it.”", null, "Ben Hunt was the best of the rest in an impressive display. Photo: Luke Whitten\n\nLocal driver Emma Gilmour and co-driver Anthony McLaughlin looked set to complete a terrific weekend going into the final stage in third place overall in her Suzuki only to see a great result desert her when she got a puncture in a difficult place.Matt and Nicole Summerfield inherited third place in the Mitsubishi Mirage – their first outing in the new generation car.\n\nIt was an up and down weekend for the pair as they got used to the new car but Summerfield was pleased to get to the end and bank some valuable championship points.\n\n“When it is good I am happy – it is just a case of making that more of the time than not,” Summerfield said.\n\n“There were a few scares in there but all in all we are here, the car is good and straight, we know it is fast so it is just a case of miles.”\n\nThey had a time penalty applied to their Saturday time however, which saw them drop from third to fourth for the day. That was the one positive for a distraught Gilmour as she inherited the podium spot for day one.\n\nJosh Marston and Andrew Graves came home fourth in a stunning result for the Holden Barina. Graham Featherstone and Dave Devonport finished fifth in the Mitsubishi.", null, "Raana Horan and co-driver Michael Connor were awarded the Dunlop Drive of the Rally for their outstanding sixth place overall in just their second NZRC event.\n\nDylan Turner and Malcolm Read were in-line for a top five finish until their Audi clipped a fence post on the inside of a corner late on Sunday while former Supercars driver Greg Murphy showed improved pace during the event, picking up two top-four stage times on Sunday before he was troubled by a fuel-line issue that dropped him down the order.\n\n“We are stoked to come away with the win,” Thomson said.The youngster picked up the Hella Moment of the Rally for an incredible drive on the famous Kuri Bush stage on Saturday, where he recorded the eighth fastest time overall in the Ford Fiesta.\n\n“We’d had a bit of a quiet day up until then,” Thomson explained.", null, "“We did everything to make sure we could go as fast as possible in that stage – we conserved tyres in the stage before – and from the start line it was absolutely flat from there. Every corner was 100 percent commitment and nothing less so we were stoked with that.”\n\nDavid Taylor and Jared Hudson finished second in the class in the Honda Civic while Amy Keighley and Andrew Smith were third in the Suzuki Swift.\n\nWayne Pittams and Chris Davison took out category three honours in their Ford Escort while they were second to Thomson and Hudson in the MotorSport NZ 2WD championship.\n\n“We are very happy with the drive and the way the car went,” Pittams said. “We just stuck at it and are absolutely ecstatic with the result.”", null, "They led home John Silcock and Richard Atkinson’s Mazda RX7 in second with Andy Martin and Matt Hayward third in the Mazda RX3.\n\nThe championship continues next month at the International Rally of Whangarei." ]

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[ null, "Moses Boyd is a leading member of the new generation of jazz artists who have been causing a bit of a sensation in recent times. His new solo album “Dark Matter” ventures far and wide in its musical influences, but is rooted in modern jazz and, dare I say it, jazz rock. Moses himself plays the drums and plays them with real style, subtly driving the music forward. I saw him play with his band Exodus at End of the Road last year and was bowled over. It was one of the best shows of the three days.\n\nHe played the Electric Brixton on Thursday. Oddly I’ve never been to that venue before. The Academy many times, but never the Electric. I liked it: a nice size, similar to the Scala and Koko I’d say. My friend Annabelle and I stood up on the top balcony (near the bar!) and got a great, unimpeded view. And what a show! One of the best I’ve seen for a while. An hour and forty minutes of musical bliss. The core band was sax, guitar, keys and Moses on drums. There was a guest singer for, I think, “Shades of You”, so it might have been Poppy Ajudha, who sings on the album. And at the beginning and end, a team of drummers added to the percussive drive. I’d only listened to “Dark Matter” a couple of times so I’m not sure about the song titles, although the first piece was “Stranger than Fiction”, which has been a single and received a lot of airplay on 6 Music. Live though, it was truly awesome. The build-up to the central tune was electric (no pun intended!). And atmospheric: the epic quality of the music was enhanced by some clever lighting – quite simple but very striking. Light and shadow, silhouettes, black and white morphing to full colour and dry ice, and for the second song a barrage of flashing, which had me looking away a little. Tried and tested techniques, but done with imagination and subtlety (apart from those flashes!).", null, "Imagination and sublety. You could use those words to describe Moses Boyd’s drumming. He caresses those snares and cymbals. It’s intricate and intense, and smoothly powers the music along. It’s a mystery train. Listen to the song “Y.O.Y.O” on “Dark Matter” to get what I’m talking about. That one certainly featured in the show. He played a solo three songs in which was a wonder to behold. The musicianship generally was amazing. There was plenty of opportunity for all of the players to show what they could do and it really was breathtaking at times. When the guitarist got going we were in definite jazz rock territory – I’m thinking of favourites from the late 60s/early 70s like Miles Davis’s two classics “In a Silent Way” and “Bitches Brew”, and Santana’s “Caravanserai”. It was a journey through the genres: dance, Latin, ballads, the jazz of Miles and Coltrane, Caribbean, the pulsating modern jazz sound with that rhythmic saxophone attack. As Annabelle said at one point, “This is just beautiful”.\n\nYes, beautiful, captivating music the whole night through. Inspiring me to listen to “Dark Matter” on the way home – and ever since! – and to go back to those jazz classics I mentioned above. The rebirth of cool.", null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, "I'm blogging about the things I love: music, sport, culture, London, with some photos to illustrate aspects of our wonderful city. I’ve written a novel called “The Decision”, a futuristic political thriller, and first of a trilogy. I’m also the author of a book on music since the 1970s called “ I Was There - A Musical Journey” and a volume of poetry about youth, “Growin’ Up - Snapshots/ Fragments”. All available on Amazon and Kindle.\nView all posts by John S →\nThis entry was posted in Music - concerts, lists, reflections and tagged concerts, Electric Brixton, Moses Boyd, music. Bookmark the permalink.\n\n3 Responses to Moses Boyd at the Electric Brixton, 12 March 2020" ]

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[ null, "Title: Seat of the Mighty\n\nSynopsis: A pro football player rips up a stool at a soda fountain in order to sit at a table with Ricky and his girl.\n\nNotes: Inside front cover; color. Some copies may have photos of Ricky Nelson instead (need verification.)\n\nSynopsis: Ricky and his friend Bruce win a trip to Hong Kong by entering an airline's contest. The pair get into trouble when they buy a vase in a store in Hong Kong. That particular vase wasn't supposed to be for sale, and after failing to find the vase in their hotel room, a criminal gang captures Ricky and Bruce during the \"Festival of the Dragons\" to get them to tell its location.\n\nNotes: The name \"Mannin\" is on a sign on page 10. Script, pencils, and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).\n\nSynopsis: Ricky forgets that he's volunteered to help the charity carnival and has to break a date with Carol. He doesn't tell Carol the truth then has to pay the consequences when she shows up while he's manning the dunking booth.\n\nNotes: Script, pencils, and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).\n\nTitle: The Place for Power\n\nNotes: Back cover. Script, pencils, and inks credits for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007). This sequence is replaced by an ad in some copies. See Sequence 8.\n\nAll Signature Auctions (1) All Internet and Final Session Auctions (5)" ]

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[ null, "Joe Silich attributes his success in advising the global high net worth community to three core themes: Experience, effective communication, and superior service. He works toward achieving clients’ financial goals through astute financial planning and discerning wealth management. From a humble start three decades ago, his private wealth business has steadily expanded to more than $1.4 billion in assets under management as of December 2020.\n\nJoe heads The Silich Group at Morgan Stanley, a preeminent wealth advising team in downtown Chicago. For the past 30 years, he and his team have applied first-class knowledge and service in delivering wealth management plans for high net worth individuals and families. This management is blended with financial planning, tax sensitivity, and estate planning strategies that help ensure every piece of the client’s financial puzzle is working harmoniously.\n\nIn navigating their clients through the phases of wealth accumulation and preservation, The Silich Group’s goal is to bring best-in-class service. Passion, experience, and attention to detail are hallmarks of Silich Group relationships. Their mantra is simple: Wealth advising through client intimacy distinguished by openness, efficiency and advice delivered in a unique style. Success is not only determined by statistical measures of performance, but also by clients’ ability to achieve their goals.\n\nA lifelong Chicagoan, Joe resides in the Lincoln Park neighborhood with his wife Susie, his two daughters Ava and Isla, and his bird hunting Labrador Retrievers, Traxx and Dodge. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance from DePaul University. He worked at Northern Trust Bank’s Private Wealth Division before joining Morgan Stanley in 1990. Joe’s leadership has resulted in numerous media interviews, including appearances on MSNBC, CNBC, and Bloomberg television. He has been quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business, Smart Money, Chicago Tribune, CS Magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal, and other financial publications.\n\nThroughout his career, Joe has garnered accolades. From inception of the Forbes Magazine’s list in 2018 to the current 2021 list, he has been named as one of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors. And from 2009 to the current 2021 list, Joe has been recognized on Barron’s prestigious list of top 1200 financial advisors. You can also see his name in Barron’s advisor section on a monthly basis, highlighted as one of the top 10 wealth advisors across all firms in Illinois. This exclusive list is a reflection of his focus on delivering superior results for individuals and families.\n\nIn 2020, Joe received a top award at the finance industry’s 14th Annual Invest in Others Awards for his philanthropic work both locally and globally. The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation established its award program to recognize the charitable work of advisors in communities across the country. Advisors are nominated for actively giving back to improve their communities and making a difference in the lives of others.\n\nIn 2013, Joe was included in the inaugural list of the Financial Times Top 400 Advisors in the USA. In 2014, he was again included in the Financial Times Top 400 rankings as one of the top 30 advisors across all full service brokerage firms in Illinois. For the 10th year in a row, in the November 2020 issue of Chicago Magazine, he was honored again as a “Five Star Wealth Manager.” The honor reflects those wealth advisors nationwide who rate highest in overall customer satisfaction. The award is based on years as an advisor, client retention rate over one and five years, assets under management and, most importantly, favorable regulatory and consumer reviews.\n\nIn addition to a commitment to success in his professional life, Joe participates in the community and has a passion for helping children in need. Since 2005, he continues to serve on the board of Chicago-based UNICEF, which has saved more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. Joe currently serves on UNICEF’s executive committee and was board chairman in 2012 and 2013.\n\nSince 1992, Joe has been a champion of DePaul University, his alma mater. He is on the Finance Advisory Board, which supports curriculum development, graduate placement, and bridge-building with the corporate community. He serves on the University Development Committee and on the Center for Behavioral Finance Advisory Board. Also, Joe teaches an undergraduate honors business class, Finance 396. In 2014, he was named the Finance Department’s Alumnus of the Year. Joe supports the Financial Advisory Board’s scholarship fund and endowed a College of Commerce scholarship fund in the name of the Silich Family.\n\nJoe is especially proud of his work for the men and women of the United States armed forces through the USO, which offers a variety of programs that support the morale, welfare, social, and entertainment needs of American service men and women and their families. He is a member of both the USO Midwest Regional Board and USO of Illinois Board, and chaired its primary fundraising and special events committee from 2010 to 2016. Joe was elected board chairman in 2017 and 2018. He co-chaired their recent “Answer the Call” campaign to raise $5.5mil to modernize USO Midwest facilities and add additional programs.\n\nJoe is a member of the St. Laurence High School Board of Trustees and in 2016 to 2019 co-chaired a three-year, $5mil capital campaign at the Illinois school. In 2013, Joe was inducted in the St. Laurence Hall of Fame as “Alumni Executive of the Year.” In 2017, Joe was presented with the prestigious “Black and Gold Award” for demonstrating acumen, influence, and generosity while furthering the mission of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers education.\n\nCloser to home, Joe is devoted to organizations improving the experience of living near and visiting the Chicago Lakefront. He served as vice president of the Riverview Association from 2006 to 2017 and as president of the Greater Streeterville Cityfront Center Board from 2011 to 2017." ]

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[ null, null, "Gary May (Photo by Bruce Cook)\n\nGary May (M.S.’88, Ph.D.’91 EECS), the dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, will become the seventh chancellor of UC Davis, after a unanimous vote of the UC Regents in February.\n\nMay, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, has been at Georgia Tech for nearly three decades, most recently as dean of the College of Engineering, which graduates more engineers than any other college in the United States.\n\nMay said it was Star Trek, Lego and Erector sets, comic books and science fiction that sparked his early interest in the STEM fields, one that, combined with his own drive, led him to mentors and role models who were crucial to his success.\n\n“In my classes and early in my career, it always concerned me how few people like me there were,” May says. “By that I don’t mean smart or determined or curious people. I mean African Americans, and people of color in general, and also women. That’s when I became interested in finding ways to ensure equal access to education and opportunity. We need to nurture talent, for the good of the individual and for the benefit of us all.”" ]

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[ "That very simple mechanic sets up a pleasant and finally quite difficult game whose touchscreen controls work nicely sufficient that a controller is unnecessary regardless of the difficulty level.", null, "We’re rounding up the perfect Android video games you’ll be able to play. All too often you must choose between either type or substance in a cell game, however Hyper Gentle Drifter manages to produce plenty of each. Beforehand on different platforms, the title lately made it to iOS (however there isn’t any Android model, unfortunately). With hints of traditional Zelda and Diablo, you are going to be exploring the extraordinary land you end up in, taking up enemies and accumulating new skills and weapons as you go.\n\nOn its face, it seems to be simplistic, but The Escapists is a enjoyable and difficult time-waster that’s nice for anybody who likes fixing puzzles. Based on what might be the most well-liked strategy series, Civilization Revolution 2 is a simplified model of the popular games on your Android gadget.\n\nProvided that what you start out with usually looks unrecognizable as letters, Sticky Terms may be fairly difficult. However this can be a game that scratches an itch for puzzle and phrase-game followers alike. Its playfulness with each language and interaction proves joyful all through its complete size, with tactile, smartly designed controls, and delightful typography that at times makes you neglect you’re taking part in this puzzle on a display screen reasonably than in the real world.\n\nYou play the villain in a collection of slasher movies and you must hit (and slay!) all the teenager counselors at a summer season camp. The graphics are voxel-based mostly, which retains the gore-fest entertainingly cartoony and each detail has been lovingly designed – from the “rewind” choice whenever you fall to the scattered bones you permit in your wake.\n\nYou’re given a shape and you have to draw straight strains via it, separating it right into a sure variety of pieces of equal size, whereas utilizing a specific variety of strokes. Might take somewhat getting used to, because you HAVE to use the given number of strokes, however it’s straightforward to kill time with. Beat ranges by getting the items close sufficient in measurement to stand up to five stars per stage, and you’ll unlock different chapters once you get sufficient stars. As you play you may get hint points you can use in case you need them.\n\nYour main job is to faucet the display to make him soar, which you’ll have to do to help him gather the tons of of coins strewn throughout every level. That will sound simple, but the artistic designers at Nintendo have added a wholesome amount of depth to that basic components. There are touch-pads that stop Mario in his tracks, a number of paths to every goal, and every level could be replayed a number of occasions with more and more complex coin configurations.\n\nListed here are our top picks for the most effective offline video games for Android in each major style. With Michael Myers®, SAW®’s Amanda Young, or Ghost Face®, our growing gallery of standard licensed characters has the variety your insatiable blood lust will love." ]

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[ "\"Demonstrating the overcoming of gravity, Keely used an airship model weighing about 8 lbs., which, when the differentiated wire of silver and platinum was attached to it, communicating with the sympathetic transmitter, rose, descended, or remained stationery midway, the motion as gentle as that of thistledown floating in the air.\" [KEELYS SECRETS - 1888]\n\n\"The experiment illustrating \"chord of mass\" sympathy was repeated, using a glass chamber, 40 inches in height, filled with water, standing on a slab of glass. Three metal spheres, weighing about 6 ounces each, rested on the glass floor. The chord of mass of these spheres was B flat first octave, E flat second octave and B flat third octave. Upon sounding the note B flat on the sympathetic transmitter, the sphere having that chord of mass rose slowly to the top of the chamber, the positive end of the wire having been attached, which connected the covered jar with the transmitter. The same result followed the sound of the other spheres, all of which descended as gently as they rose, upon changing the positive to the negative. J.M. Wilcox, who was present remarked: \"This experiment proves the truth of a fundamental law in scholastic philosophy, that when one body attracts or seeks another body, it is not that the effect is the sum of the effects produced by parts of one body upon parts of another, one aggregate of effects, but the result of the operation of one whole upon another whole.\" [KEELYS SECRETS - 1888]\n\n\"Keely had shown him (Professor W. Lascelles-Scott) a peculiar apparatus, which he called a 'sympathetic negative transmitter.' It had been taken all to pieces for his benefit and put back together again. Imagine a globe in which is a vibrating disk, which Keely calls a 'cladna;' also, a series of tubes which, under certain circumstances, act like small organ pipes. Professor Scott said he could get from Keely no connected account which satisfied his English sense as to what these were but he found that a sensitive ear or hand could appreciate the responsive vibrations from these pipes and the apparatus appeared to be regulated upon something like a definite order or plan. For instance, he discovered that the sympathetic transmitter was sensitive to what is known as B flat, D natural and F and that it was also apparently sensitive to the notes D, F sharp and A. By questioning Keely he found that he regarded the first three notes and their combinations as having a tendency in one direction, which he called a polar force, and the other three notes a tendency in an opposition direction, which he called a depolar force.\" [Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 16, 1896]", null, "Figure 19.09 - The Vibrodyne and Sympathetic Transmitter\n(click to enlarge)\n\n\nThis device apparently operated on Sympathetic Negative Attraction and was part of Keely's third and last system." ]

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[ null, "May 26, 2019 (Lake Morena) – A petition signed by 301 area residents opposed to a Forefront Power’s proposed utility-scale solar energy facility in the Lake Morena area of Campo has been submitted to Supervisor Dianne Jacob this week.\n\nA Facebook page dedicated to stopping the Lake Morena solar power plant has also been established at https://www.facebook.com/Stop-the-solar-power-plant-on-Lake-Morena-Drive-276647673281686/.\n\nThe facility would produce 2.4 megawatts (MW) of power, utilizing 17 acres of a 165-acre site on Lake Morena Drive between Yaweh Lane and Hauser Canyon Road. Forefront Power has applied for a major use permit through the County’s Planning and Development Services Department (MUP18-004).\n\nAccording to an SDG&E press release, the project is supposed to be “the first community solar plant approved for SDG&E’s EcoShare program, which allows customers to purchase renewable energy directly from a local renewable energy developer.\"\n\nThe push for industrial solar facilities has been fueled in part by a state mandate for all counties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage shifts toward clean technologies such as solar and wind instead of pollution-producing fossil fuels. While the goal of taking major steps to address climate change is worthy, there is substantial disagreement over just how that should be done. In San Diego’s East County, multiple communities have been pushing back to object to industrializing the backcountry, arguing that solar instead should be situated on rooftops, parking lots, and in already urbanized or industrialized areas – not rural communities.\n\nResidents opposed say that they want to keep Lake Morena rural for residents, as well as a destination for visitors to come hike and visit the lake. Lake Morena has already suffered a hit to tourism after the city of San Diego, which owns the reservoir, drained it during the drought to fill San Diego’s water needs. Even after heavy winter and spring rains, Lake Morena remains at only 10% of capacity.\n\nThe Stop the Solar Power Plant site states: “As a community member I do not want to drive down Lake Morena Drive and see a prison like fence surrounding acres of solar panels. Herbicides will be used to soak the ground under the panels and leach into the ground. The solar panels will created an micro climate and in the summer temperatures will rise. The natural pathways for animals will be destroyed. It is not within the community plans. Property values within two miles will be destroyed. Our community will receive no benefit from this except for the property owner and solar company.”\n\nThe petition lists the following reasons for residents who oppose project:\n\n2. The effects of the proposed project remains unjustified and/or unexplained.\n\nand, declared most prone to fire by SDGE, due to, its vicinity to the newly installed\n\naccelerated by the Hauser Canyon wind tunnel with frequent gusts. Certainly not prudent.\n\n5. Negative market values and effects on the properties around or, near it.\n\n6. Potential increased in fire insurance rates for the properties around or, near it.\n\n7. Changing and endangering the Environment.\n\n8. Reflection glare to the Lake Morena Drive, reflecting the light/sun to the upcoming\n\n9. Community will Receive absolutely no benefit, incentives, or compensation for very high\n\n10. Industrial solar Power plants not consistent with the community character.\n\n11. Grounding Plans not produced nor, any reference to a safe method for grounding\n\nClaudia Millerbragg says she fears approval of one solar facility could open the door to more, as in Jacumba, noting that there are three large parcels currently for sale on Lake Morena Drive.\n\nIn addition, she has fire safety fears over the project’s location off Hauser Canyon “That is a concern as during the Border fire it was feared the fire would shoot up to the village through the canyon. It would easily reach the proposed solar plant. Studies are showing that solar panels are often cheap and when burned, emit toxic fumes. I have been told that fire departments are often not trained in fighting solar panel fires.”\n\nForefront Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd. A global energy infrastructure and investment company with an A rating from Standard & Poor’s. According to the company’s website at https://www.forefrontpower.com, ForeFront has developed over 800 megawatts of capacity across over 1,000 projects “targeted on assisting public sector agencies and C&I firms to deliver the most impactful behind-the-meter, virtual, and wholesale solutions.”\n\nAll excellent ideas, yet the energy companies seem to choose otherwise for some reason. I've seen this type of 'progress' before. It takes years for the US to adapt to what other, innovative countries do. No excuse for the lag time.\n\nAs already mentioned in the above article, there are already ways solar is working in the city. Scenic areas have already been destroyed in Ocotillo, Jacumba Hot Springs and McCain Valley. The natural environment was once considered so valuable that campgrounds, hiking trails and recreation areas were created to enjoy it. But now it is needlessly being forsaken because of a mandate. Industrialization of the backcountry hasn't been stopped so far and it doesn't look hopeful for the future.\n\nSeems that few people want them in their 'back yard'. So what's the answer for future energy?\n\nin Germany they put small-scale wind turbines that don't have blades to kill birds on the corners of some business buildings. Someday maybe technology for solar highways and solar windows may become affordable, just as solar shingles are becoming and solar panels already have dropped sharply in price as more people buy them.\n\nRechargable electric vehicles that you can plug in at home or at charging stations are helpful. Also new buildings built with passive solar systems to keep them warm/cool seasonally without the need for air conditioning or heat most of the time.\n\nWhy not put solar on roofs of shopping malls, universities, industrial buildings, in fill lots, parking garages, and offices instead of on beautiful meadows in scenic rural areas, parks and preserves that are better left natural to provide wildlife habitat and beauty for us all to enjoy?" ]

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[ "On what basis can Tony Burman assert in his February 24 Toronto Star column that Israel is in a “nuclear arms race” with Saudi Arabia and Iran? Though Israel has a policy of nuclear ambiguity in that it doesn’t confirm or deny its suspected atomic arsenal, it’s widely understood that for over 50-years Israel has had nuclear weapons.\n\nThat said, irrespective of whether or not Israel possesses nuclear weapons, it’s simply absurd to equate democratic Israel with human rights offending countries and the terror-supporting, Holocaust-denying, theocratic Iranian regime. Israel has never tested, used or threatened the use of nuclear weapons, has called for the creation of a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East and has stated many times that it will not be the first state to introduce nuclear weapons into the region. Israel never signed the non-proliferation treaty, whereas Saudi Arabia and Iran are bound to its conventions as signatories. Importantly, Iran’s leadership continues to incite genocide in its calls for Israel’s annihilation viewing the Jewish state as a “one-bomb” country.", null ]

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[ "6 edition of The Works Of George Borrow found in the catalog.\n\nLavengro; The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest V3\n\nPublished May 5, 2006 by Kessinger Publishing, LLC .\nWritten in English\n\nCompiled from unpublished official documents, his works, correspondence, etc. The Life of George Borrow by Herbert George Jenkins - Free eBook Skip to main content. Sep 28, · The Paperback of the Targum by George Borrow at Barnes & Noble. FREE Shipping on $35 or more! book by george borrow. book by william a dutt. proud signild and other ballads. This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood Quickview. George Borrow in East sheepshedgalleryandtearoom.com: George Borrow.\n\nThe protagonist of Lavengro himself partook of the natures of the two other principal characters in the book. These were the Gipsy and the Priest; Borrow was the Scholar. George Borrow was a scholar whose learning was neither academic nor profound. He was essentially a drifter: an ambitious drifter with a pronounced respect for the supernatural. Read Lavengro The Scholar‚ The Gypsy‚ The Priest online by George Borrow at sheepshedgalleryandtearoom.com, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. Now you can read Lavengro The Scholar‚ The Gypsy‚ The Priest free from the comfort of your computer or mobile phone and enjoy other many other free books by George Borrow.", null, null, "George Henry Borrow (5 July – 26 July ) was an English writer of novels and of travel books based on his own experiences in Europe.\n\nDuring his travels, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain, the autobiographical Lavengro, and The Romany Rye, about his time with the English Born: 5 JulyEast Dereham, Norfolk.\n\nGeorge Henry Borrow was an English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his own experiences traveling around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work/5.\n\nNote: Citations are based on reference standards. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The specific requirements or preferences of your reviewing publisher, classroom teacher, institution or organization should be applied.\n\nThis is a new release of the original edition. Borrow’s book, Romano Lavo-lil (gypsy word book) came out in Marchbut was widely seen as out of date, and greatly overtaken by the newer generation of gypsy scholars. In particular George Borrow’s vocabulary of gypsy words was hopelessly incomplete, not even containing all the gypsy words George Borrow had printed in his previous works.\n\nGeorge Borrow Book Reviews, Read George Borrow eBooks Online to Save Paper. In this long list, you can find works in different literary forms, not just in English but in many other languages of the world, composed by a diverse and interesting array of authors.\n\nMany of these books are all time classics appealing to all ages. George Borrow, English traveler, linguist, and one of the most imaginative prose writers of the 19th century.\n\nBorrow was the son of a professional soldier and led a wandering childhood as his father’s regiment was moved around the British Isles; these peregrinations inspired memorable passages in.\n\nUntil about 50 years ago George Borrow was still quite widely read but he seems to be almost unknown today; a pity, I think, for he has an utterly distinctive voice and his books repay the reading. He was born at East Dereham, in Norfolk, in and as a young man was articled to a solicitor in Norwich.\n\nPhilosophical works, / George Berkeley -- v. Jul 09, · Dear Internet Archive Community, I’ll get right to it: please support the Internet Archive today. all we need is the price of a paperback book to sustain a non-profit website the whole world depends on.\n\nThe Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of. It's Your Money. Tools, Tips and Trick to Borrow Smarter and Pay it Off Quicker by George J.\n\nBoelcke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at sheepshedgalleryandtearoom.com The Bible in Spain, published in London inis a travel book by the British writer George Borrow (–). It was a popular work when it appeared, running through several editions.\n\nThe book relates Borrow's travels through Spain while working as a Bible salesman between andduring the Carlist Civil War. George Henry Borrow is a published author of young adult books.\n\nSome of the published credits of George Henry Borrow include The Romany Rye, Romano Lavo-Lil: Word-Book of the Romany; Or, English Gypsy Language (Clear Print). The Works of George Borrow; The Gypsies of Spain [The Zincali], The Bible in Spain, Lavengro, The Romany Rye, Wild Wales, Romano Lavo-Lil, [in 6 volumes] by Borrow, George illustrated by A.\n\nTable of Contents: - Lavengro - The Scholar-The Gypsy-The Priest - - The Romany RyeBrand: The Perfect Library.'The Zincali' is a work about the Romani people, especially in Spain, documenting George Borrow's encounters and anecdotes with them.\n\nThe author highly respected the Romani people. In this work he also described their history of persecution in Europe. George Borrow was a travel writer, travelling widely in Europe throughout his life.Over 40, books & works on all major devices This is a series of ten narrative poems by George Borrow.\n\nThey capture the spirit of epic poetry perfectly, set in medieval times and telling each a story. Wild Wales. The book recounts Borrow's experiences, insights and personal encounters whilst touring Wales alone on foot after a family." ]

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[ null, "“Gary, I don’t got time for dancing,” Foothill’s foreign exchange student Maija Saarinen said to the pianist as she began her solo, “Almost There,” at “Company Sings Disney” on Friday night.\n\nThe senior belted out the tune from Disney’s The Princess and The Frog, hitting every note and every key, while dancing within the audience.\n\nThe dance-heavy show was filled with songs from Disney classics such as Aladdin, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Cinderella, Pocahontas, and Toy Story, and even included numbers from newer movies such as Brave and Frozen. It was Company’s third show of the year, their previous performances including “Not Entirely Wicked” and “Share the Joy.”\n\nAfter the many requests made by her students over the past four years, Director Heidi House decided to let them sing Disney.\n\n“I thought, ‘Let’s do Disney this time,’” she said. “I think Frozen, the movie, the popularity of that really inspired it. I wanted to do something that my elementary students would come in and enjoy.”\n\nAnd enjoy they did. Foothill Senior, Alejandro Robles attended the Disney theme show, making it his first Company production.\n\n“I really liked the show. I never would’ve thought these shows were going to be this amazing,” he said.\n\nFoothill seniors weren’t the only ones enjoying the singing; seven little girls came to the show dressed up as various Disney princesses and danced and sang along to the show.\n\n“In the end it’s so much worth it because [of] seeing little kids in the aisle dancing to the Disney songs, it’s so cute and it’s worth it,” he said.\n\nLiljekvist was also thrilled to be performing Disney songs.\n\n“I was super excited because I grew up with Disney and singing those songs when I was little,” he said. “Now I am singing in front of a crowd, it’s just awesome.”\n\nThe show began with the Disney classic “When You Wish Upon a Star,” sung by the Company girls.\n\nThen Liljekvist came onstage dressed as Lumiere, greeted the audience and launched into “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast as the Company boys came down the aisles, through the audience.\n\nThen came “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” from Cinderella with the rest of Company.\n\nSolos included “Someday My Prince Will Come,” sung by Kia McMillin and “When She Loved Me,” sung by Foothill senior Hanna Rivera.\n\nRivera said she was excited when she learned she would be singing Disney.\n\n“It was one of the best themes that I think we’ve had. So I think we were really lucky to get this,” she said.\n\nThe performers then all gathered onstage and performed a Scottish jig while soloist Isabella Marshall sang “Touch the Sky” from Disney Pixar’s Brave, her fiery red hair matching that of the princess herself.\n\nThen the whole Company group came out to finish Act 1 with “We’re All in This Together” from the iconic High School Musical. While incorporating moves from the original dance, the Company members made the song their own with individualized moves.\n\nWehan said this was her favorite song because, “my two best friends in this and I choreographed it and figured it out, so it was really fun for us to do it.”\n\nAct 2 began with costume changes. Everyone was decked out in zebra striped tops and famous song numbers from both the Lion King movie and Broadway musical were performed. These songs included “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” “The Lioness Hunt,” “He Lives in You,” and “Endless Night” with Ventura High student Claire Winch as a soloist.\n\nLiljekvist said this was his favorite performance of the night.\n\n“I think it sounded the best. We had the most energy and it’s just my favorite song throughout the show,” he said.\n\nThe Company girls then put on a classy performance of “Cruella De Vil” with Foothill senior Kinsey Thomas playing the fashionable villainess.\n\nSoloist Ashley Adams came out in a Pocahontas inspired outfit and sang “Just Around the Riverbend.”\n\nThe Company members came out and performed “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” with the girls carrying parasols and the boys carrying canes.\n\nArabic inspired music filled the auditorium as the boys sang “Arabian Nights,” thus leading Company into the Aladdin Medley which included “One Jump Ahead,” “One Jump Ahead (Reprise),” “Friend Like Me,” “Prince Ali,” and “A Whole New World.”\n\nSome of the performers put unique twists on the songs. Gina Garrett played the piano herself while performing a jazzy version of “He’s a Tramp.” Nick Cerezo sang “I Won’t Say I’m in Love” from Hercules, originally sung by a girl, with his own “Muses” singing along with him.\n\nFavorites of the night included “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” where the eight boys marched on stage and showed off their martial arts moves to enthralled crowds; the Mary Poppins Medley, complete with red and white ribbons and brooms; and the Frozen Medley, where students dressed in cooler colors shined as they recreated memorable scenes from the popular Disney hit.\n\nThe Frozen Medley began when Eric Stuart and Jack Nothwang ran through the audience as Kristoff and Sven, comically singing “Reindeers Are Better Than People.” The whole group followed by singing “For the First Time in Forever,” with Liljekvist and Izzy Kress following with “Love Is An Open Door.” Ventura senior Jacob Mizraji, dressed up as Olaf, danced to and sang “In Summer.” The medley ended with “Let It Go,” completed with sparkling lights, shimmering fabric, and elaborate dancing.\n\nRivera’s favorite part of the Frozen Medley was “Let it Go.”\n\n“We’ve been working on it for a really long time and I thought it was fun to use the props with the shiny [fabrics] like that,” Rivera said. “It was the first one we sorta started with and to have it being the ending one of the show was really fun.”\n\nThe group finished off with “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and took a bow with the entire audience cheering and clapping loudly.\n\n“I thought the kids did an outstanding job,” Heidi said. “It was the most challenging concert we’ve ever had so far.”\n\nMcPherson feels bittersweet performing in her last Company show. McPherson has been a Company member for the past four years.\n\n“I’m going to miss the singing and dancing and how it’s made me feel,” she said. “It’s just incredible knowing that you were part of something really great.”\n\nAt the end, Heidi thanked the audience, and exited the stage, holding one of her students hands up in triumph, as the all district show choir finished their last show of the year." ]

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[ "Many times, we want to disconnect from the day to day and the movie Rocky IV is perfect for it since it envelops you in its history and you can't stop thinking about it.\nThe release date of a film depends on many factors and due to the time of filming and editing, the feature film was released in the year 1985.\nAnother important part when creating a movie is the cast, which in this case is comprised of Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Brigitte Nielsen.\n\nSylvester Stallone adds to his long list of professional career, having been the person in charge of the direction of this film.\nThe information and background that can be drawn from these 90 min. of film is very broad.\nIt comes from United States.\n\nThe script is the common thread that leads the viewer through the film and with which the main message to be conveyed is brought to life. This work has been done by Sylvester Stallone.\nThe production process is very long, beyond the filming and that has been carried out thanks to the production company United Artists, Chartoff-Winkler Productions.\nWith a great professional career, we find Vince DiCola who, together with a great team, have been in charge of putting music to the feature film.\n\nThe mythical scenes in which the main character is in a visually very harmonious environment, is the product of the great work of Bill Butler.\nViewers who like the Drama genre really enjoy these kinds of movies. Are you one of them?", null, null, "Adam Gomez\nRocky IV is among the best action movies ever made! In regards to the Donalds comment. How good is this movie", null, "Joel Casado\nMagnificent. Boo. A work of art from the 80s.", null, "Antonio Jesus Rivero\nIs this my favorite Rocky movie from the series? Check out my review below to find out! Rocky IV. Rocky", null, null, "Marcos Pascual\nEntertaining movie. Now I understand why the producers gave away the ending of the movie. eat meets west", null, null, null ]

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[ "DURBAN: Former Hawks detective, Jean Pierre van Zyl Roux, is the State’s key witness in a rhino poaching trial that is due to resume at the Mtubatuba Regional Court on Tuesday.\n\nRoux arrested Dumisani Gwala, who allegedly is a kingpin in a rhino poaching syndicate that has a strong presence in KwaZulu Natal, during a 2014 sting operation he led in Manguzi, an area near the Mozambique border.", null, "Gwala along with his two accomplices, Wiseman Makeba and Aubrey Dlamini, faced 10 charges related to activities involving threatened and protected species, which included the buying and selling of rhino horns.\n\nGwala has two further charges to his name: resisting arrest and attempted murder. The State alleged he disarmed and tried to shoot a policeman during the 2014 bust.\n\nAfter more than 20 adjournments the matter eventually began before magistrate Celumusa Zungu in April last year, with Roux as the State’s first witness.\n\nThe matter was halted temporarily, due to Dlamini being unwell. He has since passed away.\n\nRoux is expected back in the witness stand when proceedings resume and is to be crossed examined by the legal representatives of the two accused.\n\nGwala was named in the “Blood Rhino Blacklist” published in October 2017 by Saving the Wild, which is headed by wildlife activist Jamie Joseph.\n\nIn her expose, Joseph claimed that a cabal, which included magistrates, police and state prosecutors worked in concert to protect people like Gwala, who were linked to suspected poaching syndicates.\n\nKZN’s Regional Court president, Eric Nzimande, who was heavily implicated in the “Blood Rhino Blacklist”, was suspended in October 2018.\n\nIn a recent Saving the Wild post, Joseph wrote: “This is organized crime that has infiltrated the sanctity of the courts – the rotten chunk of South Africa’s justice system, and it is bringing dishonour to the many good people who have made the pursuit of justice their life’s work.”" ]

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[ null, "According to reports, Kazushi Sakuraba will drop to welterweight for his next fight. At Dynamite!! 2010, he is expected to meet Dream welterweight champion Mariusz Zaromskis with the title on the line. The New Year’s Eve card will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.\n\nNightmareOfBattle first reported the fight as a rumor on Monday. Now, MMAJunkie has followed up citing “sources close to the event.” FEG, the parent company of Dream and K-1, has yet to officially announce the match up.\n\nFor years, Sakuraba has disregarded weight limits. Despite being a natural middleweight, Sakuraba has fought consistently at heavyweight and light heavyweight.. Now, in the twilight of his career, he is headed down to welterweight.\n\nSince defeating Karate-fighter Andrews Nakahara in the first round of Dream’s middleweight tournament in 2008, Sakuraba is a only 2-4. In his last fight, he submitted for only the second time in his career when Jason Miller latched on a arm-triangle choke.\n\nSakuraba quickly earned the admiration of the Japanese fans by defeating Vernon White, Carlos Newton and Vitor Belfort. His technical submission victory over Royler Gracie and 90-minute battle with Royce Gracie established him as a legend. During his time in the sport, he has fought a host of top fighters. His list of opponents includes Guy Mezger, Igor Vovchanchyn, Wanderlei Silva, Quinton Jackson, Mirko Filipovic, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Ricardo Arona and Ken Shamrock.\n\nZaromskis won the Dream welterweight title by winning the welterweight tournament. In the first round, he took a decision victory over Seichi Ikemoto. Then at Dream 10, he scored back-to-back head kick knockouts over Hayato Sakurai and Jason High to take the title. He then moved to Strikeforce, but went 0-2 with a no contest.\n\nDespite being less than a month away from the event, FEG has not announced any fights for Dynamite!! 2010. FEG president Tanikawa announced today, via Twitter, that around 10 fights are signed and they will announce them after the K-1 World Grand Prix Final on Dec. 11." ]

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[ "This time it is different for property trusts - at least compared to 2007.\n\nFrom 2000 to 2008, the sector more than doubled – in steady fashion – as debt, overseas acquisitions and moves into funds management fuelled growth. We warned of this combination of rising risks and rising prices in our 2007 Special Report Are your property investments safe as houses?, which contained Sell or Avoid recommendations on most of the sector.\n\nIt all unravelled when the global financial crisis struck in 2008. In the space of a year the sector halved and halved agan, as trusts jettisoned recently acquired assets, struggled to refinance debt, and conducted highly dilutive equity issues.\n\nSince then, the sector has undergone a remarkable recovery, as we explained in Getting a Hold on property trusts last September. Since the depths of the GFC, the sector index has tripled – again in steady fashion – unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions, without us on board.\n\nBut what about now? Have Australia's property trusts learned their lesson, or are they simply sowing the seeds of another collapse? To see if we can find the answer, let's look back to the heady days of 2007 and compare them to the state of the listed property trust sector today.\n\nOne of the main features of the pre-GFC period was that Australian property trusts appeared set on taking over the world. With the financial press and investors cheering, trusts were hoovering up property assets in Europe and the United States.\n\nArguments were made that trusts should be treated more like shares than boring rent collectors, due to the trading and business income that was being earned. Various trusts such as Centro Properties Group were dubbed ‘the Macquarie Bank of Property Trusts' due to their aggressive and innovative use of debt to create global property empires.\n\nIn Chart 1, the orange bars indicate the proportion of offshore real estate assets held by Australian listed property trusts. In 2007 over 40% of their assets were located outside Australia – in a cornucopia of properties ranging from apartments in Tokyo to industrial properties in Düsseldorf, shopping centres in Poland, office towers in Brussels and suburban low-rise offices in Seattle.", null, "The rationale given for this empire-building was that the listed property trusts could increase earnings per share by buying higher yielding offshore properties using cheap short-term debt sourced from the wholesale market.\n\nIt also meant they could show off their shiny new assets in their annual reports and take analysts on exotic site tours. But during the GFC it became clear that too much had been paid for assets that management didn't really understand and that were hard to administer from the other side of the world.\n\nThe belated recognition of these facts saw billions of dollars of offshore real estate sold off between 2009 and 2014, more than halving the foreign real estate exposure on the ASX to around 21% – most of which is comprised of Westfield's trophy shopping centres in the US and UK and Goodman Group's Asian distribution centres geared towards the fulfillment of e-commerce. Unlike those bought in 2004–06, the offshore assets owned by the Australian property trusts are narrowly focused and were not purchased to provide a short-term boost to earnings and distributions.\n\nIn the short term, like any company a trust can distribute all its profits to shareholders and artificially boost dividends or distributions. Whilst this sugar hit can be sweet for the share price, in the medium term all companies need to retain earnings to maintain the quality of the assets owned by shareholders. If this doesn't happen, the assets and their earnings power can deteriorate.\n\nProperty trusts need to retain profits to pay for maintenance capital expenditure such as repairs to lifts and escalators, new tiles in reception areas, air-conditioning and – in retail and office – incentives provided to new tenants such as office fit-outs. Additionally, if a trust is distributing all its earnings there is no cushion to protect distributions if market conditions change, such as if a significant tenant goes out of business.\n\nIn 2007 the property sector was paying out 95% of earnings, on average, with some trusts paying out over 100% (see Chart 1). In that environment, maintenance capital expenditure was financed either by borrowing or issuing more equity; neither of which is desirable for long-term shareholders. When market conditions changed, investors saw significant cuts to distributions. For example, Investa Office cut its distribution from 9.7 cents per unit in 2009 to 3.9 cents per unit.\n\nCurrently the payout ratio is a more modest 82%. This allows trusts to pay for maintenance capital expenditure and incentives out of current earnings and makes for more stable distributions. Additionally, the listed trusts are more capable of weathering the inevitable changes in market conditions, without immediate and drastic cuts to distributions.\n\nTen years ago, the property sector was highly indebted and paying a much higher interest rate on that debt. ‘Innovative' property trusts such as Centro Properties Group were riding high, delivering earnings and distribution growth by buying assets around the globe.\n\nThe strategy employed by many of the ASX listed property trusts was to boost earnings by arbitraging the difference between the higher rental yield on acquired properties and the lower rate at which they could borrow on the short-term wholesale money market.\n\nFor example, when Centro acquired a portfolio of 467 small shopping centres across 38 US states for A$3.9 billion in April 2007, management upgraded its forecast for 2008 financial year distribution growth to 17%!\n\nLonger term funding was available, but it was at much higher rates which would not have delivered as much earnings growth.\n\nThe flaw in the strategy was the presumption that the benign credit conditions would continue forever, creating a mismatch between funding long-term property assets with short-term debt.\n\nCentro Properties, for example, faced big problems in late 2007 in refinancing US$5.5 billion of debt that was due to be rolled over in a very challenging market. Under these conditions trusts were either forced into administration or, like Goodman, were forced to conduct a series of dilutive equity issues, as shareholders were forced to dip into their pockets to pay the debt that had become due.\n\nToday, the property sector's overall gearing is quite low at around 30% (debt divided by debt plus equity) and the trusts overall are paying a much lower rate for their debt (see Chart 2). Critically, the quality of the debt is generally higher, with longer terms and coming from a greater range of sources.", null, "For example, SCA Property Group has 30% of its debt due in 2029, 35% in 2021 and the remainder in 2019/2020. The critical difference between 2017 and 2007 has been the larger property trusts being able to access the US debt markets, which has allowed them to place long-term debt at attractive rates swapped back into Australian dollars to avoid currency risks.\n\nAfter the last results season, I asked the management of several property trusts whether they planned to increase gearing, given that they could access long-term debt at attractive rates. The response was that the investor base of grizzled and cautious fund managers wouldn't support this due to their memories of the GFC.\n\nOverall, then, the property trust sector doesn't face the same acute risks it faced in 2007. That trebling in price, though, has brought its own risk, with distribution yields dropping to their lowest in many years. To some degree, that's warranted by historically low bond yields, but prices will naturally take a hit if those yields start to rise.\n\nSome members with a longer-term perspective and a particular need for income might be prepared to take this risk, as we explained in Getting a Hold on property trusts, and we're nudging up our Sell prices on some stocks to account for that.\n\nGPT's Sell price goes from $5.50 to $5.80; Stockland Group's goes from $5.50 to $6; and BWP Trust goes from $3.00 to $3.30. The increase in our sell price for BWP is based on seeing moves by management to mitigate the impact of Bunnings vacating a number of sites to move to locations formerly occupied by Masters. However, most of the stocks in the sector remain a long way from prices at which we'd be comfortable recommending new purchases." ]

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[ "Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has roughly 30 million photographs from various collections in its possession, a large number of which have Aboriginal content. During my time here as part of the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) working on Project Naming, I have been able to explore the database and discover breath-taking photographs from different Aboriginal communities all over Canada.\n\nAlthough the photographs themselves are quite wonderful to behold, the records often leave something to be desired. For many Aboriginal images, the titles contain antiquated and offensive language, or are simply vague. It is imperative that these records be updated with modern terminology and information gathered from members of the communities where these photographic records originated. The involvement of Aboriginal people in this process is crucial because these records depict their history, their culture, and their families; their voices are the ones that have been omitted and lost. As I myself belong to the First Nations, I have greatly enjoyed being able to share my culture and help restore the lost voices of photographs by helping to update the records.\n\nOne example is an image titled “Dirty Daisy and her baby.” The photograph depicts an Inuit woman and her child suffering from malnutrition. “Daisy” was not the name of this woman; it is more likely the name that was assigned to her by a government official. By calling this woman “Dirty Daisy”, the individual who wrote the caption effectively stripped her of both her dignity and her name. Hopefully, through Project Naming, the real name of this woman and her child will be uncovered. In the meantime, the record has been updated so that the title now reads “An Inuit woman (Daisy) feeding her baby while seated in a tent in Chesterfield Inlet (Igluligaarjuk), Nunavut.”", null, "Since Project Naming began in 2002, more than 2,000 photographs have been identified. Additionally, thousands of records have had inaccurate and insensitive terminology removed from their titles and moved into a general notes field in order to provide historical context and perspective. Identifying names, places, events, and cultural objects facilitates the sharing of Aboriginal culture and stories with all who are interested in searching the archives. These include stories about Aboriginal politicians, for example Inuit Senator Charlie Watt who represents Quebec. I had the pleasure of working on DIAND Album 38, which contains several photographs of young Charlie Watt and his parents, Daisy and Johnny Watt. The photographs take place at a party in Kuujjuaq (formerly Fort Chimo), Quebec, and even though the photographs are black and white, the vibrancy of that Inuit community shines through.", null, "Album page fifty-three with photographs of an Inuit woman and girl (Daisy Watt, possibly with Harriat Ruston), a group of Inuit women and children—Daisy Watt is playing the accordion, Christina Gordon is on the right, and Charlie Watt (Daisy’s son) is standing on the left—and S.J. Bailey and H. Lamberton dancing with two Inuit women—Daisy Watt is on the right with S.J. Bailey, the woman behind her is Susie, and Hannah (Susie’s sister) is on the left holding H. Lamberton’s hand—in Kuujjuaq (formerly Fort Chimo), Quebec (MIKAN 4326945)", null, "A group of women and children at a party in Kuujjuaq (formerly Fort Chimo), Quebec, the woman playing the accordion is Lizzie Suppa and to her immediate left are Daisy Watt and Charlie Watt (Daisy’s son) (MIKAN 3855585)", null, "Album page fifty-four with photographs of a group of women and children [Lizzie Suppa is playing the accordion, seated to her left are Daisy Watt and Charlie Watt], two Inuit couples dancing [Johnny and Daisy Watt are on the left, on the far right is Lizzie (with her accordion again)], and a Siksik (an Arctic ground squirrel) (MIKAN 4326946)\n\nAll of these photographs are essential to the telling of Canadian history. They demonstrate the narrative of the relationship between Aboriginal people and the Canadian government, and most significantly, they tell the stories of the individuals in the photographs and share their culture. For decades, First Nations, the Metis Nation, and Inuit voices have been lost in these records. Project Naming is vital because it provides Aboriginal people a forum through which they can reclaim their stories and identities. I am glad that I have been able to contribute my voice, as a First Nations woman, to these records. There are so many stories to be told, and I am sure that as LAC continues to move forward in partnership with Aboriginal peoples, we will be able to hear them.\n\nHarriett Mathews was an FSWEP student who worked in the Exhibition and Online Content Division at Library and Archives Canada during the summer of 2016." ]

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[ null, "Daylight saving time (DST) ends Sunday, when clocks in many parts of the United States, Canada, Europe and the world, will turn back one hour.\n\nWhile Costa Rica does not observe DST, we are affected by it, directly and indirectly, like watching U.S. television or calling family and friends up north.\n\nThere’s a lot of confusion. But all will be right again in the world tomorrow.\n\nThough many American and Canadian expats in the country might not agree with Costa Rica’s decision to stay out of the DST, the fact cannot be ignored, abolishing Daylight Saving Time would align the U.S. and Canada with more than 100 other countries and not the other way around.\n\nIs daylight saving time worth the trouble? Research says no\n\nToday the sun is shining during my commute home from work. But this weekend, public service announcements will remind us to “fall back,” ending daylight saving time by setting our clocks an hour earlier on Sunday, Nov. 5. On Nov. 6, many of us will commute home in the dark.\n\nThis semiannual ritual shifts our rhythms and temporarily makes us groggy at times when we normally feel alert. Moreover, many Americans are confused about why we spring forward in March and fall back in November, and whether it is worth the trouble.\n\nThe practice of resetting clocks is not designed for farmers, whose plows follow the sun regardless of what time clocks say it is. And it does not create extra daylight – it simply shifts when the sun rises and sets relative to society’s regular schedule and routines.\n\nThe key question is how people respond to this enforced shift. Most people have to be at work at a certain time – say, 8:30 a.m. – and if that time comes an hour earlier, they simply get up an hour earlier. The effect on society is another question. Here, the research shows that daylight saving time is more burden than boon.\n\nBenjamin Franklin was one of the first thinkers to endorse the idea of making better use of daylight. Although he lived well before the invention of light bulbs, Franklin observed that people who slept past sunrise wasted more candles later in the evening. He also whimsically suggested the first policy fixes to encourage energy conservation: firing cannons at dawn as public alarm clocks, and fining homeowners who put up window shutters.\n\nTo this day, our laws equate daylight saving with energy conservation. However, recent research suggests that it actually increases energy use.\n\nThis is what I found in a study co-authored with Yale economist Matthew Kotchen. We used a policy change in Indiana to estimate daylight saving time’s effects on electricity consumption. Prior to 2006, most Indiana counties did not observe it. By comparing households’ electricity demand before and after daylight saving time was adopted, month by month, we showed that it had actually increased residential electricity demand in Indiana by 1 to 4 percent annually.\n\nThe largest effects occurred in the summer – when shifting clocks forward aligns our lives with the hottest part of the day, so that people tend to use more air conditioning – and late fall, when we wake up in a cold dark house and use more heating, with no reduction in lighting needs.\n\nOther studies corroborate these findings. Research in Australia and in the United States shows that daylight saving time does not decrease total energy use. However, it does smooth out peaks and valleys in energy demand throughout the day, as people at home use more electricity in the morning and less during the afternoon. Though people still use more electricity, shifting the timing reduces average costs to deliver energy because not everyone demands it during typical peak usage periods.\n\nOther outcomes are mixed\n\nDaylight saving time proponents also argue that changing times provides more hours for afternoon recreation and reduces crime rates. The best time for recreation is a matter of preference. However, there is better evidence on crime rates: Fewer muggings and sexual assaults occur during daylight saving time months because fewer potential victims are out after dark.\n\nOverall, net benefits from these three durational effects of crime, recreation and energy use – that is, impacts that last for the duration of the time change – are murky.\n\nOther consequences of daylight saving time are ephemeral. I think of them as bookend effects, since they occur when we change our clocks.\n\nWhen we “spring forward” in March we lose an hour, which comes disproportionately from resting hours rather than wakeful time. Therefore, many problems associated with springing forward stem from sleep deprivation. With less rest, people make more mistakes, which appear to cause more traffic accidents and workplace injuries, lower workplace productivity due to cyberloafing and poorer stock market trading.\n\nEven when we gain that hour back in the fall, we must readjust our routines over several days because the sun and our alarm clocks feel out of synchronization, much like jet lag. Some impacts are serious: During bookend weeks, children in higher latitudes go to school in the dark, which increases the risk of pedestrian casualties. Dark commutes are so problematic for pedestrians that New York City is repeating the “Dusk and Darkness” safety campaign that it launched in 2016. And heart attacks increase after the spring time shift – it is thought because of lack of sleep – but decrease to a lesser extent after the fall shift. Collectively, these bookend effects represent net costs and strong arguments against retaining daylight saving time.\n\nPick your own time zone?\n\nSpurred by many of these arguments, at least 16 states have considered changes to daylight saving time this year. Some bills would end daylight saving time, while others would make it permanent. For example, Massachusetts is studying whether to move in coordination with other New England states to Atlantic Time, joining Canada’s Maritime provinces one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. If they shift, travelers flying from Los Angeles to Boston would cross five time zones.\n\nSome states have good reason for diverging from the norm. Notably, Hawaii does not practice daylight saving time because it is much closer to the equator than the rest of the nation, so its daylight hours barely change throughout the year. Arizona is the sole contiguous state that abstains from daylight saving time, citing its extreme summer temperatures. Although this disparity causes confusion for western travelers, the state’s residents have not changed clocks’ times for over 40 years.\n\nIn my research I have found that everyone has strong opinions about daylight saving time. Many people welcome the shift in March as a signal of spring. Others like the coordinated availability of daylight after work. Dissenters, including farmers, curse their loss of quiet morning hours.\n\nWhen the evidence about costs and benefits is mixed but we need to make coordinated choices, how should we make decisions? The strongest arguments, with the exception of energy costs, support not only doing away with the switches but keeping the nation on daylight saving time year-round. This provides the benefits of after- work sun without the schedule disruptions. Yet humans adapt. If we abandon the twice-yearly switch, we may eventually slide back into old routines and habits of sleeping in during daylight. Daylight saving time is the coordinated alarm to wake us up a bit earlier in the summer and get us out of work with more sunshine.", null, null, null, null, null, null ]

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[ "She said often times they never get to the end of the cases as victims families would rather prefer to drop charges, saying the perpetrators should be left to God.\n\nShe further narrated how she was raped by her tenant when she was 17.\n\nHe said“75% of the cases I have on my table are from religious leaders and most times we don’t get to the end of it.\n\n“This is because when we start investigating the cases, the family would come and tell us we should leave the religious leader to God.”\n\nFurther, she dismissed all claims that indecent dressing is not responsible for rape happening.\n\nShe noted that most victims are usually underage, or elder women who were not indecently dressed.\n\nShe added, “You hardly find rape cases against young women except for sexual assaults and abuse in workplaces, we find it mostly amongst children, teenagers, and elderly women, how come you are now telling me it is indecent dressing?\n\nRecall that only last week nothing less than 4 rape cases were reported.\n\nMost prominent were Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) who was brutally raped and killed in her church, where she and gone to read and Barakat Bello, a student of Institute of Agriculture, Research and Training, Ibadan.\n\nMeanwhile, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on Saturday demanded for death sentence as punishment for rapists in Nigeria.", null, "By: HighCelebritySquard First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, recently announced that loans in over the sum of 17 billion naira have been disbursed to individuals, across the country. The loan disbursement is carried-out through FirstAdvance, its digital lending solution. FirstAdvance is designed to offer a convenient and easy access […]\n\nBy: HighCelebritySquard …Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, has tested positive for coronavirus. He disclosed this in a short message to members of staff in Abuja, AIT reported on Monday evening. Dokpesi was said to have been self-isolating in the past week, before he developed malaria symptoms and started coughing. He reportedly contacted […]\n\nBy: HighCelebritySquard Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved special e-portals that will allow Lagos State tertiary institutions commence online lectures as part of measures to reduce the impact of Coronavirus on education. The seven schools that will benefit from the initiative are: Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State Polytechnic, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Michael […]" ]