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The performance of industry trade shows today nearly always mirrors the state of that particular industry. While most have become incredibly complex and multifaceted events, the fact remains that a trade show's underlying financial performance, size and attendance tend to accurately indicate how well—or poorly—an industry is doing. The 2017 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report substantiates this as well.
The annual CEIR Index offers a detailed analysis of the exhibition industry as well as a forecast based on data gathered from 218 shows across 14 different industry sectors such as consumer goods, raw materials, government services and food, just to name a few. The index measures performance in four key categories: the net square feet of exhibit space sold, the number of exhibiting companies, professional attendance and revenue. Additionally, it compares overall industry performance against America's gross domestic product performance. While the report only includes results for events held in North America, given the enormity of the trade show market in the United States, Canada and Mexico—about half of all trade shows in the world—the results reflected in the index largely shape global results.
Measuring Metrics. The unique value of the CEIR Index for any trade show organizer is that you have a convenient yardstick with which to measure the metrics achieved by your own event against the performance of other trade shows in your business sector. Let's say you conduct an event in the medical and health care sector. The CEIR 2017 Index reports that the average metrics for events in this sector include rising attendance (4 percent), more exhibitors (2.2 percent), greater net square feet (2 percent) and a growth in real revenues (1.9 percent). How did your event do stacked up against those figures? Many show organizers tell me they have begun to present comparisons of their event's performance against the appropriate business sector to their board of directors to help secure adequate budget dollars and to laud the efforts of their show's staff.
The value of the CEIR Index as a budget-forecasting tool cannot be overstated. The analysis of each of the 14 business sectors takes up 157 pages of the report, with commentary and charts authored by leading economists. Based on the data, the report also suggests what each sector's near-term experience might be like, a valuable, high-grade financial forecast in the eyes of many organizers.
Daniel McKinnon, CEIR's current board chairman, offered his thoughts on the trade show industry's 2016 performance. "While the year ended with 1.2 percent growth of the total index, some sectors outperformed projections while others struggled," he said. "As might be expected, the raw materials sector continued to struggle due to low oil prices, resulting in declining investment and production levels. This decline resulted in lower attendance at raw materials exhibitions and impacted the results of the total index."
Gauging the Economy. In the first quarter of 2017, the Dow Jones industrial average soared by more than 10 percent, roaring past the 20,000 mark for the first time ever, largely based upon expectations that the Trump administration will succeed in boosting business growth, while reducing the twin burdens of tax and regulation on businesses. However, troubling early indications and a series of rookie fumbles by the administration cast doubt upon the best of these expectations and may ultimately result in a market correction while weighing down the performance of some business sectors. The nation is overdue for a routine market correction and economic recession. And if the worst were to occur, history tells us that the performance of the trade show industry will serve as a leading indicator.
Looking back, 2016 was a somewhat disappointing year in terms of trade shows' overall industry performance—just 1.2 percent—but it should come as no surprise. Although the nation's GDP grew 2.6 percent in 2015, it registered a growth of only 1.6 percent last year, its worst performance since 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Here's where I circle back around to my first point: Just as trade shows are accurate mirrors of the state of the industries they serve, the overall performance of the trade show industry almost always reflects the state of the U.S. economy. The included chart (right) tracks GDP and trade show industry performance over time.
Although there is normally a close correlation between the U.S. GDP and the overall performance of the trade show industry, the chart demonstrates a wide variance between the two beginning in 2008 and ending in 2011, revealing how the Great Recession severely damaged the economic performance of the industry, really for the first time in history. The industry's recovery from this recession was long and painful and shocking to some as, before it occurred, many industry analysts believed the trade show industry to be largely recession-proof. How wrong that notion was.
Positive Indicators. There were positives reported in the 2017 CEIR Index. The food exhibition industry lead growth among all business sectors in 2016. Many events in this sector registered very robust attendance increases (6.4 percent) as well as sales of exhibit space (3.7 percent) and attendance (6.4 percent), resulting in average revenue growth of 8.9 percent.
Another leading growth sector is shows that feature discretionary consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, registered a 3 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2016 and appears to be sustaining that expansion into 2017. However, there is an important distinction built into the CEIR Index between the sectors of consumer goods and retail trade (CG) and discretionary consumer goods and services (CS); the CG sector includes industries representing apparel, gifts, hardware, housewares, jewelry, laundry and dry cleaning, leather goods and luggage, lighting, office equipment and supplies, and photography, while CS consists of industries of art, beauty and personal care, religious, rental and leasing, toys and hobbies, and wedding and other consumer services. The key differentiator is the word "discretionary."
According to the CEIR Index, "The performance of discretionary consumer goods and services (CS) exhibitions, as measured by the CEIR Total Index, gained a solid 4.3 percent in 2016, marking the seventh consecutive year of gains. Growth was observed in all four CEIR metrics, but surging exhibitor participation (6.9 percent) and real revenues (5.2 percent) were most notable."
Entering a "Golden Age." CEIR Index results aside, any serious observer of the trade show industry must conclude that circumstances have never been more promising for what some are already referring to as the beginning of a "Golden Age" for the exhibition and events industry. There are several indicators supporting this abundant optimism:
● Advancing technologies like virtual and augmented reality, robotics, drones, the Internet of Things (IOT) and immunotherapy are not only rapidly advancing learning and knowledge, they are creating new and completely unique opportunities and are fueling the creation of entirely new and unique businesses and industries, all of which will demand exhibitions where innovators can display their capabilities and connect with new kinds of customers.
● Likewise, advancing technologies allow us to plan, manage and analyze exhibitions in ways that heretofore have been unimaginable. Think about iBeacons, mobile apps and lead generation capabilities that are delivering new forms of engagement for anyone who participates in trade shows.
● Globalization is also expanding market opportunities in unprecedented ways. New exhibitions are exploding in nations never before considered as exhibition destinations, like Vietnam, Myanmar and Cuba. National pavilions at events throughout the world are blossoming like dandelions.
Despite having spent years trying to constrain my own inherent enthusiasm for exhibitions and events—I have never coveted the role of industry cheerleader—it has become apparent to me that even though unavoidable setbacks and challenges await, there has never been a better time to produce exhibitions and events.
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Add your print to your shopping basket and either 'Proceed to Checkout' or 'Continue shopping'.
If you continue shopping a delivery charge will be added for any additional items you purchase. Prints will be delivered separately and will be delivered free of charge.
Prints have a 7 – 21 day delivery. All other items on our website will be delivered within 2-10 days.
The prints are available in different sizes and formats, e.g. Landscape, square or both. You can check the size options for each print from the drop down menu at the side of the print image. The sizes quoted are the actual image size with the total print size, including the border, shown in brackets.
We would suggest placing a mount around your print when framing it. When we frame our Landscapes we use a 'black core' mount. This is a mount that is black on the inside, so when the aperture is cut and removed, a black edge is revealed. The black edge creates a thin border around the Landscape image and enhances the finished look of the picture.
We have tried to keep the print sizes suitable to fit 'off the shelf' picture frames, with the exception of a few prints, which will need a bespoke frame. However, you may decide a bespoke frame is what you prefer. We would recommend taking your print to a framer, especially if you don't have a lot of experience placing pictures into a frame. When we have tried it, we find that dust particles are always attracted to the glass and any attempt to remove them creates more static and more dust. At this moment in time, we are not able to offer a framing service but we are happy to pass on the details of our framer if you require them.
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Vacuum-packed Half Fiocco ready to be sliced and guaranteed by the experts. Surrender yourself to its unique aroma. The Fiocchetto (shank) comes from the lower and leaner part of the pig's leg: it is the part which remains after the culatello (rump) has been removed (it is the second most select cut of the haunch).
This cold cut is leaner and smaller than Culatello and does not contain any rind or bone. It is a traditional product of the lower Parma area, as is its brother, Culatello: the area of the Great River is the only place with microclimatic conditions congenial to its maturation. It is made exclusively from 100% Italian meat. It is hand carved and salted and then spiced with a mixture of garlic, black pepper and coriander. Once it has been encased in the pig's intestine and tied, the cold cut is placed in special rooms to mature. Only after seven or eight months is Fiocco ready to be sliced.
Fiocco is typically elongated and mandolin-shaped. It is made from the lean meats of selected pigs, farmed for the production of hams and Culatello. This guarantees prime ingredients which are controlled and certified by the consortium of Italian cold cuts. It weighs between 2 and 2.5 kg. When cut, the slice should be ruby red in color, slightly more intense than that of Culatello. It has a strong, extraordinary aroma and a drier texture as it contains almost no fat. It has a sweet, delicate and unique taste, lightly laced by the spices used in its preparation.
Nutritional Values
As with all Italian cold cuts, Fiocco contains a high amount of proteins: 33 g of protein per 100 g of product. Fiocchetto is a very lean cold cut: the finished product contains no more than 17% of fats.
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To cut it almost effortlessly follow these few, simple instructions. Cut away the cord and place the product over night in a bowl full of cold water. Cut a small incision in the Culatello and peel away the skin. You can carve away the (little) fat to taste. In order to soften it well, wrap it in a cotton cloth, place in a terrine and wet with some dry white wine. Leave to rest in the white wine for half a day and turn it over at regular intervals . As with Culatello, Fiocco di Culatello should be cut by hand: it is best to start with the larger end. Slices should be paper-thin. Bread and butter curls are the ideal accompaniment for this cold cut. It is best served with a sparkling wine from Emilia Romagna, especially Lambrusco and Malvasia from the Parma hills It can also be served with a good spumante: a Franciacorta Brut is the perfect choice.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Counting down to what's labeled the dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season, the Ravens continue to be without several notable offensive players at practice.
Starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley and veteran running back Danny Woodhead remained absent during Wednesday's workout despite Baltimore having not practiced the previous two days. Stanley hasn't been on the practice field since Aug. 12 due to unspecified ailments while Woodhead was banged up in the Miami game, making both unlikely to play against Buffalo in the all-important third preseason game on Saturday.
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New Titans #73 (February, 1991)
"Paradise Lost"
Writer - Marv Wolfman
Pencils - Tom Grummett
Inks - Al Vey
Letters - John Costanza
Colors - Adrienne Roy
Editor - Jonathan Peterson
Cover Price: $1.75
Ya know, Titans Hunt was originally going to be my first long-form discussion on this blog. Indeed, we discussed the first part back on February 10, 2016. That's nearly three years ago! Hell, we didn't even get to the second chapter until June of this year!
At this rate, we'll still be discussing this arc in 2027!
Or not... let's take another bite outta the Titans Hunt.
We open on the blood-soaked scene of a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (which I'm surprised to learn is an actual place you can visit... in fact, they're kinda counting on it! If you're a fan of large animals and snow, book your flight today). Anyhoo, yeah... it's an absolute massacre... and there looks to be only one survivor, Raven's mother Arella. The words "Paradise Lost" (heyyy, that's the name of the issue!) are scrawled on the wall... probably in blood.
We shift scenes to the Ocean Hospital out in Port Jeff. Slade and Dayton are rushing Aqualad in for some treatment (after the events of last issue). Golden Eagle is confirmed dead. The doctor's aren't quite sure how to deal with Garth... but in fairness, Slade nor Dayton thought it might be wise to lead with "oh yeah, he's an Atlantean."
The fellas leave Garth in the hands of the Docs (and some incoming S.T.A.R. Labs technicians) and head back to the Tower to follow up on their research from last chapter... remember, Arella was on the top of their list of folks to meet with and warn. Before heading to Jackson Hole, Dayton calls all of Vic's friends and loved ones, and warns them to stay outta sight for a bit.
Deathstroke decides to take the T-Jet out to Wyoming himself... and, naturally, he finds himself arriving in a scene out of a horror movie. He searches the area, until finally coming across Arella.
Meanwhile in Chinatown, a pair of Wildebeests (#'s 8 and 14) are getting ready to return to headquarters. Just before they can, however, they receive their next mission orders... they're to visit with... er, eliminate a young man named Danny Chase down in the Washington, D.C. area. The goons hop a bike and heads south. Little do they know that they're being watched by... maybe Catwoman? No, it's absolutely not her... I'm sorry for saying anything, please don't get your hopes up.
Back in Jackson Hole, Arella tells Slade a boring story about Azarath (aren't they all?). After that she talks about how her place in Wyoming was meant to be a sanctuary of sorts for troubled people... and blames herself for luring them to a place where Trigon the Terrible might lash out. Slade assures her that this has nothing to do with Trigon... and none of what happened is her fault. They leave the scene together.
Next stop a Washington D.C. area mall where Cousin Oliver... er, Bobby Budnick... uh, Danny Chase, who is using his TK powers to neutralize a trio of goofy would be jewelry thieves. He even forces them to fight one another and bow to the "audience".
Just then, he's attacked by...
Just then, one of the 'Beests breaks into a sporting goods store and uses an automatic pitching machine to pelt Danny with baseballs (I, uh, don't think they keep them loaded in the store... but we'll allow it, because... I guess I really like seeing Danny Chase getting pelted with baseballs).
The other 'Beest lets it slip that the Society has killed the rest of the Titans... which really sets our boy off! It's awful-waffle time! He glows a brilliant white... and just goes ape!
Well, until the Wildebeests return fire... sending Danny crashing through a window. They follow this up with a grenade... which sends our poor boy a long way from Camp Anawanna.
At that moment, Slade and Arella arrive on the scene. Worth noting that the latter has changed into a more "comics appropriate" and gaudy get-up. They beat on the 'Beests until the shocking arrival (if you didn't look at the cover) of... Phantasm! This scares the bejeezus out of the 'beests and they hot-foot it back to HQ. Phantasm vanishes just as quickly as it arrives.
Later, we rejoin Arella, Slade and Dayton back at Titans Tower. They discuss the events of the day... and what a day it was! Deathstroke isn't sure what Phantasm is... or even if it's on their side (though, c'mon... it sure looked like it was). Also, that not-Catwoman is still lurking... oh, and #'s 8 and 14 are heading back to Wildebeest World Headquarters.
We wrap up... kinda anticlimactically. The Wildebeests return to HQ, and say they're going to tell Council what just happened. Alrighty then.
Another strong chapter of Titans Hunt.
It's funny, every time I reread this arc, I'm kind of surprised at how it sort of defies "normal" comic story pacing. It doesn't really read like a self-contained work, does it? Coming out of the early 1990's, this almost feels like a story that should be stretched across a family of titles... think any number of X-Family crossovers.
I say this because... while this was a strong installment, it still kind of feels like we're not quite getting anywhere. You follow? This is the third chapter (and fourth month) of Titans Hunt, and we're still "assembling the forces", and it looks like we're not even done yet. I mean, it works... and reads well today... but, since I was on the X-Men side of the racks back in ye old 1991, I gotta wonder how this slower (to me) pace was received by folks grabbing this off the racks as it came out. Hopefully someone out there can drop some knowledge.
So, whatta we got here? Well, for starters... we've got Arella's ranch turned into an absolute bloodbath! These Wildebeests, despite looking goofier than hell and having an equally silly name, really mean business. They aren't out to just annoy the Titans... they really want to leave their mark on 'em. They want to make wiping them off the planet as painful an experience as possible. And folks, we're just getting started.
The Danny Chase scene was... tolerable! He's usually one of them knee-jerk characters (see also: Long, Terrence Arthur), where I just sorta groan when I see him. Here though? Not a bad little showing. What's more... he dies!
Speaking of Danny Chase dying... Phantasm shows up! Come to think of it, that did seem to happen at exactly the same time. Hmm... couldn't be a connection there... nahhh. I'm sure one has nothing to do with the other.
We also get the first (shadowy) appearance of... Pantha! Ooh boy. We'll officially meet her soon enough so don't worry none. Or, better yet, maybe worry a bit.
Overall, reading this nearing on thirty years later, it's really quite good! I can't help but wonder how readers of the day felt. This kind of pacing feels out of place in a monthly title... especially back in 1991, where across the street at Marvel it's likely that these three chapters would have been spread across three different titles and all would've come out during the same month.
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Introduction: Making Distance Sensors: Trigger the Touch Board With Proximity
Learn how to trigger the Touch Board over distance.
The Touch Board works great out of the box to detect… well touch! But it's also possible to trigger the sounds from a distance, which we call proximity mode (which is really just increasing the board's sensitivity). This tutorial will take you through an example and explain the principles.
For more project ideas visit www.bareconductive.com
Step 1: Materials
To begin you will need:
1 x Touch Board
1 x USB A to USB Micro B cable1 x Computer running Mac OS, Windows or Linux1 x Speaker or Headphones
1 x A4 sheet of paper (preferably over 260 sm)1 x Masking tape1 x Paint brush
Step 2: Prepare Your Proximity Pad(s)
Using masking tape, start by taping out a proximity pad approximately 10cm square onto a piece of heavy stock paper.
Leave a strip about 1cm wide running off to the side to allow easy connection to the Touch Board.
Once you have the pattern taped out, paint it with Electric Paint and leave it to dry.
This should take about 15 minutes, but you can speed it up with a hairdryer if you are in a hurry.
Be careful not to let it crack in this case – forcing the drying process makes this more likely.
Carefully remove the masking tape while the paint is slightly wet to avoid tearing off the paint.
Step 3: Upload the Proximity Code to the Touch Board
Plug the Touch Board into your computer via USB and plug in your headphones or speaker. Make sure that the power switch on the board is set to ON.
Open the Arduino IDE and open the Proximity demo from your Sketchbook – you'll find it under File→Sketchbook→Touch Board Examples→Proximity_MP3. Ensure that Bare Conductive Touch Board is selected under Tools→Board and that the correct serial (CU) port is selected under Tools→Port.
With all of the correct settings selected, click File→Upload to push the code to the Touch Board.
The RX and TX LEDs will flash on the Touch Board and the Arduino IDE should say "Done uploading."
Step 4: Connect the Touch Board to the Pad
Now that we have the code on the board, we can go ahead and connect the (now dry) pad to the board.
You can either do this using a crocodile clip cable, or by cold soldering with a small blob of paint to connect directly.
We like using the crocodile clip for prototyping as it is easier to remove if we want to make any changes.
It doesn't matter which electrode you connect it to, provided that there is a file named appropriately to the electrode on the microSD card.
For example, TRACK000.mp3 if you are connecting to electrode 0 or TRACK011.mp3 if you are connecting to electrode 11.
For more details on naming the tracks and uploading your own sounds to the microSD card click here.
Step 5: Trigger the Track!
Make sure that your workspace is neat and that the connection between the board and the pad is short and doesn't snake over other cables (this can cause false triggering).
Now press the reset button on your Touch Board and wait about 8 - 10 seconds for the board to leave "bootloader" mode (the red L LED will pulse) and another 2 seconds for the board to adjust to the new pad.
Try triggering the track by waving your hand slowly over the pad about 5cm from the pad – you should hear your track play!
Step 6: Demonstration Video
Step 7: Having Trouble?
If you are having trouble with getting this to work, don't panic! Here's a checklist to help debug things:
– Did the code upload correctly? If not, check out the Uploading FAQ.
– Are your speakers powered, if they need to be?
– Is your wiring neatly organised, not overlapping anything else?
– Is your pad correctly painted with no gaps? You can check this with a multimeter – the pad should read a few kΩ from end to end.
Step 8: Spot the Difference
This code is basically the same as the Touch MP3 code that ships with the Touch Board. The only difference is that the threshold for detecting a touch has been decreased (along with the threshold for detecting a release, for balance).
If you have the Touch MP3 code to compare against, you can see that lines 75-84 in Proximity MP3 have been added in, but the rest are the same.
All we have done is decrease the touch threshold from 40 (default) to 8 and the release threshold from 20 (default) to 4.
You can view code line numbers in Arduino easily by selecting "Display line numbers" in the Arduino→Preferences menu.
Note that the release threshold must ALWAYS be less than the touch threshold.
You could decrease these further to increase sensitivity, if you like, but be careful. More sensitivity means a more noisy (and possibly erratic) signal.
Step 9: Ideas for Taking This Further
So now you have one pad working via proximity, what next?
You could paint up a set of pads like Bibi did for the Kickstarter video and change the sounds on the microSD card to be drum noises! Or you could try and increase the sensitivity even further, to see what that does.
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You could also try setting individual thresholds for each electrode.
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If you liked this tutorial visit www.bareconductive.com for more!
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Jay Nordlinger / National Review: Life under corona, &c.
Catherine Garcia / The Week: Nearly a dozen Liberty University students report COVID-19 symptoms after returning to campus
Julia Arciga / The Daily Beast: Nearly a Dozen Liberty University Students Sick With Coronavirus Symptoms After Falwell Reopened Campus
Marissa Higgins / Daily Kos: Liberty welcomed residents back to campus. Now, some students have possible COVID-19 symptoms
Lowkell / Blue Virginia: "Trump Uber-fan" Liberty U. President Jerry Falwell, Jr.'s Wildly Reckless Behavior Unsurprisingly …
John Bowden / The Hill: Liberty University students report symptoms that suggest coronavirus: report
Zachary Petrizzo / Mediaite: Nearly a Dozen Liberty University Students Reportedly Have Coronavirus Symptoms
Sky Palma / DeadState: Liberty University students develop coronavirus-like symptoms after Jerry Falwell Jr defies lockdown order
Steven L. Taylor / Outside the Beltway: Liberty U Update — The NYT reports: Liberty University Brings …
Exclusive: Justice Department reviews stock trades by lawmakers after coronavirus briefings — (CNN)The Justice Department has started to probe a series of stock transactions made by lawmakers ahead of the sharp market downturn stemming from the spread of coronavirus, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Cristina Cabrera / Talking Points Memo: DOJ Begins Investigating Lawmaker Stock Transactions After Richard Burr Scandal
Zachary Evans / National Review: DOJ Looking into NC Sen. Burr's Stock Trades Before Coronavirus Outbreak
David Edwards / Raw Story: Matt Gaetz attacks Mitch McConnell for not removing Richard Burr amid DOJ coronavirus stock probe
Sophie Mann / Just The News: DOJ opens probe into Senate stock sell-off in wake of coronavirus briefings
Andrew Naughtie / The Independent: US Justice Department investigating claims senators sold stocks before coronavirus hit
Matt Novak / Gizmodo: DOJ Reviewing Stock Trades Made by Lawmakers Before Covid-19 Market Crash: Report
Laura Clawson / Daily Kos: Justice Department is looking into senators' suspicious stock trades before coronavirus crash
Harold Maass / The Week: The daily business briefing: March 30, 2020
Mayor / One America News Network: DoJ reviews stock trades by lawmakers after coronavirus briefings: CNN
John Bowden / The Hill: DOJ probing stock transactions made by lawmakers ahead of coronavirus crisis: report
Robert Tracinski / The Bulwark:
The Federalist's Dangerous Coronavirus Trutherism — WTF happened? The publication's reactionary turn and the hollowing out of conservatism. — Coronavirus Truthers are now a thing, and I regret to inform you that a publication I used to work for has taken the lead in spinning crazy …
Jill Lawrence / USA Today:
Trump's chaotic coronavirus presidency: Historically divisive and, for some, fatal — Trump is stoking division even amid the coronavirus pandemic. Has he misjudged his country? We'll know for sure in November, but history suggests yes. — It has been clear for weeks …
Steven Greenhouse / New York Times:
Workers Facing the Coronavirus: 'We're Up Here Risking Our Life for Chicken' — Workers around the country are walking off the job to protest a lack of protective equipment, safety measures, even soap. — Mr. Greenhouse writes about labor. — Millions of white-collar workers are telecommuting …
Mike DeBonis / Washington Post:
Super PAC stakes out Democrats' Senate strategy with $70 million ad plan — The largest Democratic super PAC focused on the U.S. Senate is reserving nearly $70 million in fall advertising time, offering an early clue as to how the party's top strategists view the emerging Senate battlefield.
Discussion: Townhall
Reagan McCarthy / Townhall: Sen. Schumer's PAC Reserves 70 Million in Fall Senate Ads
Alaa Elassar / CNN:
Armed vigilantes blocked a neighbor's driveway with a tree to force him into quarantine — (CNN)A Maine man said armed neighbors descended on his home and chopped down a tree to block his road and prevent him from leaving because they believed he may have coronavirus.
Discussion: New York Times, Redstate, Genevieve McDonald and Fox News
Aimee Ortiz / New York Times: 'Group of Local Vigilantes' Try to Forcibly Quarantine Out-of-Towners, Officials Say
Alex Parker / Redstate: Report: Vigilantes Cut Down a Tree and Blocked a Guy's Road Because They Thought He May Have the Wuhan Flu
Michael Schwirtz / New York Times:
Nurses Die, Doctors Fall Sick and Panic Rises on Virus Front Lines — The pandemic has begun to sweep through New York City's medical ranks, and anxiety is growing among normally dispassionate medical professionals. — A supervisor urged surgeons at Columbia University Irving Medical Center …
Jackson Diehl / Washington Post:
Pompeo's pandemic performance ensures his place among the worst secretaries of state ever — Let's recall how the U.S. secretary of state has historically behaved at a time of grave international crisis: circling the globe (at least telephonically); formulating a coherent multilateral response …
Discussion: American Thinker and Bloomberg
Shoshana Bryen / American Thinker: Planning for 'Peace' in Afghanistan
Julian Lee / Bloomberg: Welcome to a Truly Free Oil Market
Wall Street Journal:
Democratic Groups Adjust to Coronavirus, Spend Big to Beat Trump — 'People are sitting at home, and getting information in front of them is critical,' a super PAC official said — Well-funded Democratic nonprofits and super PACs are adjusting their messaging and tactics in response …
Jonathan Cohn / HuffPost:
Why That 'Woman In Michigan' Keeps Drawing Donald Trump's Wrath — One governor is listening to public health experts on coronavirus; another isn't. Guess which one Trump is trashing? — ANN ARBOR, Michigan ― Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) is following the advice of public health experts.
Discussion: Washington Post, MLive.com and Detroit Free Press
Lindsay Moore / MLive.com: Gov. Whitmer downplays tensions with Trump on CNN, 'Meet the Press' appearances
Washington Post:
Bernie Sanders says he's staying in the presidential race. Many Democrats fear a reprise of their 2016 defeat. — Behind the growing fear among many Democrats that Sen. Bernie Sanders's continued presence in the presidential race could spell doom in November is the belief that they've seen it happen before — in the last campaign.
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Volunteers at Journey to Freedom are observing the elephants behavior while they are living free in the forest
The journey to freedom volunteers are spending time with the elephants today. This project supports the Karen People and allows them to keep their elephants rather than lease them out to the trekking camps. Today volunteers have been enjoying walking through the jungle with these free elephants who no longer need to work day in and day out. Look at Mebai, her mother Mae Yui and her nanny Mae Boon Sri. They are the lucky elephants that living free in their home forest with the Karen owner. Thank you to all volunteers and supporters for helping us to work for the community. Joining Journey to freedom project not only support the Karen people but you also bringing the new life to the elephants.


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As the school year gets into full swing, it's worth reflecting on a couple of historic milestones that make this year unique.
For the first time in our nation's history, America's public school population is majority-minority, according to this Department's projections. Actual counts will come after a year or more, but we estimate that as of this month, non-white students make up 50.2 percent of all public school students.
Secretary Duncan announced this shift in April during a speech to the Grad Nation Summit, noting the growing imperative to serve all students better.
"All — all — of America's children are our children," he said. "When we think about preparing our young people today for the possibilities of tomorrow — which increasingly means preparing them for some form of college — then that's about all our kids. This is about both equity and excellence. And I believe it's going to take a sea change in our classrooms to get there."
Fortunately, there are signs that change is under way, as shown in another vital statistic: the highest high school graduation rate in America's history – 80 percent. Graduation rate increases between just 2008 and 2012 helped an additional 100,000 Latino students and an additional 40,000 African-American students to graduate from high school.
"As a country, we owe a debt of gratitude to the teachers, administrators, and families whose hard work made [this] achievement possible," Secretary Duncan said.
ED used the cohort graduation rate, the most accurate measure of high school graduation rates, to calculate the 80 percent. First reported on the state level in 2012, the cohort rate is a common metric for states, districts, and schools to promote greater transparency and accountability. The measure also accounts for students who drop out, or who don't earn a regular high school diploma.
But Duncan also said that success rates for some students, including those of color, must improve. Hispanic and African-American students graduated at lower rates than their peers – 76 and 68 percent, respectively.
We continue our work to address these prevailing achievement and opportunity gaps today. To level the playing field, we will continue to promote equitable access to high-quality preschool, strong teachers, and advanced coursework; to speak out against unfair disciplinary practices; and to ensure students in all zip codes have access to advanced technology.
Meredith Bajgier is a member of the Communications Development Team in the Office of Communications and Outreach.


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Much like the game itself, Rez Infinite is being released in a very unorthodox manner. Alongside a digital launch and physical copies, iam8bit is publishing a special edition with a vinyl soundtrack, special T-shirts, and collectible pins all included.
Limited edition 'Rez Infinite' includes the vinyl album it deserves
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If you're going to choose a game to make your publishing debut with, as iam8bit is doing here, you couldn't do much better than Rez Infinite, a PS4 port of the cult classic Rez, originally released on the Dreamcast in 2001.
After being transplanted to the PlayStation 2 in 2002, it amassed a cult following with its unique mix of on-rails shooter action and thumping electronic beats. Rez Infinite is being remade for PlayStation VR, which should take an already unique experience and transform it into something positively transcendental, combining an excellent soundtrack with trippy visuals and audio that syncs to your actions in-game.
The physical edition of Rez Infinite comes with the vinyl soundtrack mentioned above with the retrospective booklet sewn right into the two LPs and bonus 7" cover. Complete with quotes and lore straight from creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi himself, it's a custom-made tome that should offer a good amount of insight into the game and the history behind it.
There's also two T-shirts included, with one designed by Fez creator Phil Fish, with a few collectible pins round things out. It does, however, lack the Trance Vibrator that was bundled with a Japan-only collector's edition years ago. We can dream, though. The game arrives on October 13th -- right alongside PlayStation VR. Fall can't get here quickly enough.


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Jeanne, USA
I called Quinn with some questions regarding getting a reading.
Within 5 minutes, never having meet her nor even mentioning WHY I was calling, Quinn said ~
"One of your dogs has food Allergies"
. . and she could FEEL them - his stomach pain.
She knew he was there next to me - Me and my 2 dogs were on the couch together.
Quinn was/IS Spot ON !!!!
My whole reason in contacting her was to see what she could tell me about my lil dog who wouldn't
eat & WHY.
But I never even got to tell her that, she KNEW. A breath of Fresh AIR!
Quinn is the REAL DEAL & I will contact her again & HIGHLY Recommend her !!!!
Nadiyah, Canada
You completely answered my question. And I'd like you to know that … Quinn hit my own intuition on the button. Thanks for your reading. I appreciated her insight as well as her using her logical and psychic brain. Loved that part. Felt like she was being real and connected with me.
You completely gave me the information and insight needed to take action and move forward. And I'd like you to know that … It actually confirmed my hunches. That was comforting.
What I most valued or appreciated about this reading is … The realness of Quinn's reading. Felt like she knew my situation intricately
Denise, AUS
Amazed at how accurate and loving the visualizations and her reading of the tarot cards were. Even when given just some important pointers and leaving out some other information, she managed to amaze me. Very insightful and wonderful reading. What I most valued or appreciated about this reading is … Her visualizations added and huge value for me, even through email. Also the feelings and energy that she transmits through her writing.
Please keep sharing those wonderful visualizations that give people such great insight and help them with steps moving forward.


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Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials 2021 – Now in its 72nd Year!
2019 marked the 70th anniversary of Badminton Horse Trials. Founded in 1949 by the 10th Duke of Beaufort, Badminton has since grown to become one of the world's greatest equestrian events.
Badminton – The Most Glamorous Sporting Event of the Season
Touted by Tatler magazine as 'the most glamorous sporting event of the season', around 200,000 spectators attended in 2019. In 2021, the 72nd anniversary the event, you will have another opportunity to see the world's best equestrians and horses performing at their peak and enjoy the tradition and spectacle that Badminton provides like no other 5* event. To quote Netia Walker of Tatler.com 'Quite frankly, the most thrilling sport'.
When and Why did Badminton Horse Trials Begin?
In the summer of 1948, the first ever UK three day event was held in London as part of the Olympic Games. Badminton Horse Trials began the following year in 1949.
This was partly a response to the popularity of the Olympic event but chiefly to provide British riders the opportunity to train for international events.
Badminton Three Day Event – An International Competition
In Badminton's first year, 22 horses from Britain and Ireland entered. The winning horse was Golden Willow ridden by John Sheddon. Then in 1953, Badminton was opened up to include riders from Europe.
Today, entrants travel from all over the globe to the Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire to compete in this prestigious 5* three day event.
The Highest Level of Equestrian Sporting Competition
Badminton is a CCI***** event. Concours Complet International Five Star is a rating for the highest level of equestrian competition.
Badminton is one of only 6 competitions in the world to have the CCI***** rating. Others include Burghley Horse Trials, Kentucky Three-Day Event in USA, Australian International Three Day Event, Luhmühlen Horse Trials in Germany and Pau in France.
All horses and riders are at the absolute pinnacle of equestrian sporting prowess.
What is Eventing?
Eventing is a competition for a single horse and rider to pit their skills against others across three equestrian disciplines. These disciplines are generally held over three days (Three Day Eventing) and include dressage, cross country and show jumping.
The three trials are set to test different strengths and abilities. The winning horse and rider must of course show excellence across all three.
The dressage test is a demonstration of accuracy, discipline and obedience. The cross country section is run over 4 miles and requires incredible stamina and athleticism. The final day of the show jumping round is designed to test accuracy at speed and agility.
Trade Stands Galore at Badminton Shopping Village
Badminton wouldn't be Badminton without a stroll down Worcester Way or Deer Park Drive. So many wonderful trade stands that line the central shopping village area, you can literally fill your boots and shop till you drop.
The annual best trade stand event adds excitement to day one when prizes are given for the best looking shops. You can buy everything here from bridles and jackets to sumptuous chocolate brownies and gin infused jams.


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The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
See The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper in our catalogue
This enjoyable book is about a widower discovering and coming to terms with the life of his wife before he met her. It explores the process of grief and friendship through a very likeable main character.
Although fanciful and somewhat sentimental, this charming book is written with humour and some depths of insight. It stimulated a surprising amount of discussion due to the wide range of locations and situations it features.
A charming and gentle story, this makes a good holiday book with the read-on factor.


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Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 03, 2019 : A Congress politician from Kerala was expelled by the state party leadership today, nearly a week after he claimed in a social media post that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was serving the nation by "adopting Gandhian values". The move comes amid growing perception that the politician, AP Abdullakutty, is warming up to the BJP, NDTV reported.
Mr Abdullakutty expressed regret over the Congress' decision, but maintained that he had done nothing wrong. "It's sad news, but I did expect something like this from Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Mullappally Ramachandran. I'm not an opportunist. I am a person who takes a stand on developmental issues," news agency ANI quoted him as saying soon after the news of his expulsion emerged. The politician, however, has denied all suggestions that he was keen on joining PM Modi's party.
The controversy first arose on May 29, when Mr Abdullakutty credited the Prime Minister's success in the recent Lok Sabha elections to his "adoption of Gandhian values" and spoke highly of central projects such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and Ujjwala Yojana. In the Facebook post titled "On Narendra Modi's impressive victory", the Kerala politician had said that members of the BJP were just as surprised at their party's victory as opposition leaders. "Mahatma Gandhi had told social workers that when you formulate a policy, you should remember the face of a poor man you have met. Modi implemented it accurately," it read.
He also claimed in the write-up that PM Modi's policies had benefited the country to a great extent. "Once we cross the Kerala border, what we see is independent India's most pathetic sight -- open defecation by the poor of the country. Modi, to a certain extent, gave justice to them. The free LPG connections came as a huge relief to six crore BPL mothers, who until then, used only dried cowdung and wood in their kitchens," he said.
Mr Abdullakutty's endorsement of PM Modi had shocked many in his party. Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan said that party workers shouldn't be seen praising BJP leaders, and maintained that there can be "no compromise" on the matter. Mullapally Ramachandran, for his part, recommended "strong action" against the politician.
Incidentally, this was not the first time Mr Abdullakutty has faced action for praising the Prime Minister. In 2009, he was expelled from the Communist Party of India-Marxist for violating party discipline by extolling PM Modi while the latter was still the Chief Minister of Gujarat. The politician, who had been elected to the Lok Sabha from Kannur in 1999 and 2004, then went on to join the Congress.
The Congress-led United Democratic Front won 19 of Kerala's 20 parliamentary seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
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A garden can be a meditative, calming space. The use of a garden theme allows students to understand nature from the ground upward. From topics that range from the dirt to the wind, the students spend nine weeks using vocal projection and body movement to enhance their presentation skills. Incorporating classroom text into warm-up exercises provides a subtle and fun way to recall vocabulary. Lyric writing skills allow students to form stories, use word play, and rhyming techniques in song form. The beauty of the garden can be visually stimulating. Utilizing creative visual arts allows for a unique level of character expression that can enhance performance skills, be incorporated into set design, and add a calming effect in the classroom.
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Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas
Overview – Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas
Our Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas takes the whole day.
We explore the surrounding desert of the Huacachina Oasis aboard a dune buggy.
Additionally, we visit the vineyards of Pisco and the Archaeological Museum of Ica.
Description – Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas
Part I
10:30 h. We leave from Paracas in the morning towards the Huacachina Oasis.
We travel on a private vehicle with a guide that provides information along the road.
11:30 h. Upon arrival in Ica, we visit a vineyard, where locals produce Pisco, a grape brandy.
During this visit, you will learn about the traditional method of making Pisco, as well as wine.
Moreover, you will also participate on a Pisco tasting session.
Part II
Shortly afterward, we will visit the Museum of Ica, located in Ica downtown.
This interesting building houses the remains of ancient cultures, which dates back to 200 BC.
The museum displays textiles, deformed skulls, cranial surgery, as well as mummy bundles.
Likewise, you will also find colorful Nazca ceramics, which shows everyday life in ancient times.
Additionally, you can see also musical instruments, as well as weapons and wood carvings.
After our visit, we will head towards the Huacachina Oasis, located approximately 4kms away.
Part III
Upon arrival in Huacachina Oasis, we join a desert tour with a buggy machine.
Before starting our adventure, we provides some safety information about the circuit.
During the ride, we will make some stops along the way for photos.
There will be some zones where you will have the chance to practice Sandboarding.
Before you start, our driver will teach you specific techniques to ensure a safe ride.
We will sandboard untill the sun sets, take good photos and then return to the oasis.
Finally, we drive back to your hotel, getting there around 18:30 h.
End of the tour.
Our Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas is subject to availability.
We highly suggest to send us an e-mail and ask for availability.
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Departure Point:Your hotel in Paracas.
Departure Time:09:00 h.
Duration:Full Day.
Tour Code:PARACAS 99
Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas:
What is included?
- 09:00 h. Pick up from your cruise at the Port in Paracas.
- Private vehicle to the city of Ica.
- 10:00 h. Visit the vineyards of Pisco in the city of Ica.
- 11:00 h. Visit the Museum of Ica + Entrance.
- 12:00 h. Lunch a local restaurant in Huacachina Oasis.
- 14:00 h. Dune Buggy excursion around the Huacachina Desert.
- A qualified off-road professional driver, Sand boards & Entrance fees.
- 16:00 h. Return to the Paracas Bay.
- 17:00 h. Arrival in Paracas. Drop off at your hotel.
What is NOT included?
- Extras & gratitude.
Dune Buggy Excursion to Huacachina Oasis from Paracas.
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