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Keeping up with technologies that are changing how healthcare is delivered. Can a continuously growing chain of blocks using cryptography have applications in healthcare? Once written as two words, block chain, now is known as blockchain. But what is it? Why is everyone talking about it? And how can it help healthcare? We are going to search out the answers to these questions and report regularly as this technology integrates itself into healthcare. Read more of our posts on Blockchain.
Follow the hashtag: #BlockchainInHealthcare
The Tate Chronicles
Tune in to our newest show on HealthcareNOW Radio, weekdays at 11:30am ET, The Tate Chronicles with host Jim Tate. Jim is on the search for disruptive technologies that will change healthcare. His first series of episodes will focus on blockchain. And his first guest was Mark Stevens, Managing Partner at EnableHealth discussing the discovery and promotion of disruptive healthcare technologies including blockchain.
News & Resources
Blockchain, Bitcoin And The Electronic Health Record
By Dr. Robert Pearl – Physicians have a love-hate relationship with the electronic health record (EHR). On the one hand, doctors know they can't provide the best possible medical care without them. And on the other, today's EHR systems are cumbersome, clunky and slow physicians down. Read his article in Forbes.
How Blockchain Can Complement Healthcare Infrastructure
The latest from the pokitdok blog – Since the cryptocoin bull market in late 2017 (and the price crashes that followed), blockchain technology has reached a new level of mainstream notoriety. It's unclear now whether that's a good thing. On the one hand, speculative trading bubbles can make some people shy about an otherwise solid technology. Does a Bitcoin bear market hinder useful tech adoption?
Blockchain-Driven Effort to Tackle Care Provider Data Issues
Five leading health care organizations – Humana (NYSE: HUM), MultiPlan, Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) and UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE: UNH) Optum and UnitedHealthcare – announced that they are launching a pilot program applying blockchain technology to improve data quality and reduce administrative costs associated with changes to health care provider demographic data, a critical, complex and difficult issue facing organizations across the health care system.
Interoperability in Action Day #4: Blockchain in Healthcare Webinar Recording
Last month, ONC and the office of the HHS Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) hosted the Interoperability in Action Day (IAD) #4. This webinar focused on the use of blockchain technology and its current and future implications in the healthcare field. Learn more about the event by visiting the IAD Webinar recording and slides.
The 2nd Annual Healthcare Blockchain Summit
When: June 11-12
Where: Boston MA
The Summit (@HCBlockchain)uniquely addresses the power of blockchain-based platforms to transform healthcare systems and business practices. The Summit will enable participants to understand and apply the new blockchain business models and technology that will enable innovative, decentralized mechanisms for service delivery, payments, research, and patient engagement.
The Cryptolina Blockchain Expo
When: June 15-16
Where: Raleigh NC
Since 2014, The Cryptolina Blockchain Expo (@Cryptolina) has attracted some of the industry's top innovators, investors and thought-leaders dedicated to blockchain-based technologies and has won accolades from across the cryptocurrency community.
The Basics
- Ted Talk –How the blockchain is changing money and business, Don Tapscott. Don Tapscott is here to help, demystifying this world-changing, trust-building technology which, he says, represents nothing less than the second generation of the internet and holds the potential to transform money, business, government and society.
- From the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons, by Alexander W. Peters, MD, Brian M. Till, John G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBA, FACS and Salim Afshar, MD, DMD, FACS, Blockchain technology in health care: A primer for surgeons.
Who We Read
- Founded in 2015, Blockchain News has the goal of educating and informing those curious about Blockchain.
- From the Blockchain Unleashed: IBM Blockchain Blog, the Blockchain in Healthcare category.


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Space Diversity for Multi-antenna Multi-relay Channels
Conference: European Wireless 2006 - 12th European Wireless Conference 2006 - Enabling Technologies for Wireless Multimedia Communications
04/02/2006 - 04/05/2006 at Athens, Greece
Proceedings: European Wireless 2006
Pages: 5Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Fan, Yijia; Thompson, John (Institute for Digital Communications, School of Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JL, UK)
Adinoyi, Abdulkareem; Yanikomeroglu, Halim (Broadband Communications and Wireless Systems (BCWS) Centre, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada)
In this paper we analyze the performance of multiple relay channels when multiple antennas are deployed only at relays. We apply two antenna diversity techniques at relays, namely maximum ratio combining (MRC) on receive and transmit beamforming (TB). We show that with K relays the network can be decomposed into K diversity channels each with a different channel gain, and that the signals can be effectively combined at the destination. We assume that the total number of antennas at all relays is fixed at N. If the total transmit power for all relays are the same as for the source and equally distributed among all the relays, the network capacity will be lower bounded by that of N relay channels each with single antenna, and upper bounded by that of single relay channels with N antennas.

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Our topic for this Symposium panel is "Citizenship and Civility in a Divided Democracy: Political, Religious, and Legal Concerns." It is a topic that can be approached in the abstract or through a case study. I am going to proceed with a case study, involving the work of one of Mercer University's most distinguished scholars and public thinkers, University Professor and Professor of Christian Ethics, David Gushee. But the discussion will become abstract before very long.
In March 2007, an organization called Evangelicals for Human Rights issued a document entitled An Evangelical Declaration Against Torture. The document opened as follows:
The sanctity of human life, a moral status irrevocably bestowed by the Creator upon each person and confirmed in the costly atoning sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, is desecrated each day in many ways around the globe. Because we are Christians who are commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ to love God with all of our being and to love our neighbors as ourselves, this mistreatment of human persons comes before us as a source of sorrow and a call to action.
All humans who are mistreated or tormented are ... by Jesus' definition, our neighbors .... [In them and through them we encounter God himself.'
The Declaration went on to say that "[w]hen torture is employed by a state, that act communicates to the world .. . that human lives are not sacred," and it said that this is a claim "no one who confesses Christ as Lord can accept."' The Declaration's conclusion was uncompromising: "We renounce the use of torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment by any branch of our government ... even in the current circumstance of a war between the United States and various radical terrorist groups."
This document was not just the work of a left-leaning fringe in the white evangelical Christian community. At the time of its release, it was adopted by the Board of the National Association of Evangelicals, an organization representing over 45,000 churches with more than 30,000,000 individual members in the United States.' However, there was opposition to it in the evangelical community. A recent Pew survey suggests that 62% of white evangelicals believe torture is sometimes justified, compared with 49% of the general population. Some of the responses to it-and to similar statements by Professor Gushee, a leading figure in the organization that drew up the Declaration-indicate the depth of the antagonism. Here is what one of Professor Gushee's critics said:
In my opinion, the debate and Gushee's committee are wastes of time. I prefer to deal with things that are important like the US torturing to death 1.5 million unborn babies annually. I can't speak for the Lord, but I believe He is more concerned over abortion than He is about dunking murderers/terrorists in water.
Recommended Citation
Waldron, Jeremy
"Two-way Translation: The Ethics of Engaging with Religious Contributions in Public Deliberations,"
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L to R: A family enjoying beach time in a private cove accessible only by boat;
Houseboat in Cottonwood Cove.
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Featuring eight different models throughout its properties, LMMA houseboat rentals begin at $1,995 for a three night minimum stay. Guests can also receive anywhere from five to 25 percent off on select houseboats depending on the length of their rental. From LMMA's 50-foot Sirius houseboat model featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom to accommodate six guests, to the 75-foot Xtreme houseboat with six bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodating up to 12 guests, LMMA offers an array of options for all budgets. All houseboats include a fully equipped kitchen, bed linens, canopied top deck and gas barbecue grill, while some models also include amenities such as waterslides and satellite TV. The largest model, the 75-foot Xtreme, also includes a top-deck hot tub.
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8/6/2019 Yachting in ActonResearching Acton's July 4th celebrations, we discovered the surprising fact that Acton once had a yacht club. It is hard for us to imagine, for yacht clubs bring to mind ocean sailing and large vessels owned by wealthy individuals such as Acton descendant Francis Skinner. However, at the turn of the twentieth century, local enthusiasts brought their sailing excitement to Acton. By the late 1800s, Lake Nagog had become a destination for summer recreation. Though Acton residents traveled to the ocean and the mountains for vacations, they also spent time at camps on the shores of their local pond. It is not surprising that they would want to spend time on the water, and races would have provided entertainment for their friends and relatives. The West Acton Yacht Club first shows up in the local paper on August 17, 1899 as the sponsor of a race between the yachts of brothers Frank and Octavus Knowlton, the Evadne and the Wawanda, respectively. (Concord Enterprise, Aug. 17, p. 8) According to the Sept. 14 Enterprise (p. 8), the West Acton Yacht Club was officially organized on August 24, with officers Delette H. Hall (Commodore), Charles J. Holton (Vice-Commodore), and E. C. Stevens (Treasurer and Secretary). On the Regatta Committee were Frank R. Knowlton, Frank A. Patch, and Edgar H. Hall. The Enterprise helpfully listed the other members of the club, many of whom were West Acton businessmen: D. Adelbert Cutler, Sidney Durkee, Fred W. Green, James A. Grimes, Henry L. Haynes, Octavus A. and Roscoe Knowlton, Hanson A. Littlefield, Charles H. Mead, Richard Nichols, E. Wellington Rich, J. Linwood Richardson, Frank H. Stevens, and Arthur, Frank H. and Waldo E. Whitcomb. The yacht club's first big event seems to have been a race between three boats, Evadne, Alice and Madcap. The prize was a silk pennant (and bragging rights), won by the Frank R. Knowlton's Evadne. After the race, a clambake was held "on the grounds of F. R. Knowlton and Hall Bros." The menu consisted of "baked clams, baked stuffed cod, green corn, sweet and Irish potatoes, melons, coffee, lemonade, bread and cake; a bountiful spread, cooked and served a la sea shore." (Enterprise, Sept. 14, 1899, p. 8) The Society owns a print of a collage made from a series of glass plate photographs taken by Eugene L. Hall. It includes scenes from Lake Nagog, including "Know-Hall Grove" where the clambake must have been held. A boat was moored nearby. There are a couple of pictures of boats with sails up, but they were tucked under other images in the collage. Only a partial picture of the Madcap survives, and the other boat picture was only labelled "Wharf Lake Nagog." Because the images are very small and come from a photograph of printed photographs, their quality is not ideal. If anyone has prints of the full images (or the original glass plates), we would be very grateful for copies or scans. The summer of 1900 saw a series of Acton yacht races. More boats participated; one race reportedly had six entrants, O. A. Knowlton's, F. R. Knowlton's, D. H. Hall's, E. C. Stevens', Jas. Grimes' and S. T. Blood's (Enterprise, Aug. 16, 1900, p.8 ) However, sailing on Lake Nagog seems not to have been as simple as one might expect. The July 4th race saw various mishaps, and only the Hall boat reached the finish line. (Enterprise, July 12, 1900 p. 8) In September, a good race was held in which the two Knowltons' boats and others survived, but the Hall brothers' boat had to withdraw, completely disabled. (Enterprise, Sept. 6, 1900 p. 8) In the only 1901 mention of local yachting that we could find, on September 4, the Enterprise reported "The yacht race at Nagog Monday was not a success, the wind not being favorable. But the dinner was all that could be desired. Steamed clams, corn and all the accessories ... About one hundred enjoyed this feature." (p. 8)
We found no reports of the West Acton Yacht Club after 1901. Perhaps the dispiriting winds of that Labor Day race cooled enthusiasm for the venture. Sailors presumably found other sites for their boats. A few years later, Nagog water would be piped to Concord, and recreational use of the pond would eventually cease. Comments are closed.
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When people hear the word meditation, what generally comes to mind is having to sit cross-legged for a very long time.
Most people tend to think of discomfort when they think of meditation, or that they just don't have the time to fit it in. Now I'm not asking you to find 2 hours out of your day to meditate, but I am asking that you find 10 minutes in your day to sit quietly, with no distractions.
People often begin a meditation practice as a way to bring more stillness into their lives or address stress-related issues. In a 2012 survey, 20 percent of Americans said they were experiencing extreme levels of stress. (1) And while 64 percent said that it was "extremely important or very important to manage stress", only 37 percent felt they were actually doing an excellent or very good job at managing theirs.
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Stress activates our sympathetic nervous system, also known as our "fight-or-flight" system. Our heart rate rises, digestion shuts down and our body feels threatened by either internal or external factors.
Meditation is beneficial for stress as it helps to soothe our nervous system, or the "rest and digest" part of our nervous system, which helps with stress management. Our heart rate slows, our respiration slows and our blood pressure drops. This is often called the "relaxation response"*.
If we are constantly in "fight-or-flight" mode, this can have damaging effects to our health and body. Our parasympathetic nervous system, the "rest and digest" system, is where all healing takes place. It relaxes our body and is restorative for our health.
In fact, meditation has been proven to not only reduce stress, but to have other short-term benefits, as well. A Harvard study showed that eliciting the body's relaxation response could affect our genes in just minutes. (2) They found that meditating (even just once) could dampen the genes involved in the inflammatory response and promote those genes associated with DNA stability. Short-term benefits would include lowering blood pressure, improving attention span and improving overall longevity. (3, 4)
There are many different types of meditation practices, but at the core of all meditation, the goal is to quiet the mind and focus on your breath. Paying attention to your breath is one of the best ways to get out of your head and into your heart.
So are you up for 10 minutes of meditation? You might be thinking, "10 minutes. That's it! I can do that!" It can actually be more challenging than we think! We can get so caught up in our thought process that it distracts us from calming down, breathing deeply and remaining present.
Speaking of breathing, we should pay more attention to our flow of breath on a day-to-day basis. It might sound strange, but it's quite common for people to hold their breath without realizing it, and to get caught up in mundane things that cause their blood pressure to rise and anxiety to kick in.
What does this mean for your breath? It will become shallow and you will not effectively oxygenate your lungs and cells. And if you're stuck at a desk all day hunched over your computer, your shoulders will start to roll forward and your neck and back will become rounded (not to mention stiff and knotty).
This position will actually compress the lungs. Sitting tall, with your shoulders rolled back and your spine lengthened will encourage you to breathe in and out more effectively.
So how do we breathe effectively? Easy!
- Inhale deeply through your nose and extend your belly.
- Exhale through your nose and pull the belly button to the spine.
- Now inhale for 5 counts, extending the belly, hold for 5 counts, and exhale for 5 counts, pulling the belly button into the spine.
- As you get used to this exercise, lengthen your breath on the exhale for longer than 5 counts.
Now let's tie in this breathing exercise with a simple breath meditation.
10-Minute Meditation
- Sit comfortably on a chair with your feet flat on the floor, or cross-legged on the floor. Do whatever is most comfortable for you. If you have a meditation cushion, sit on that.
- Tuck it under your hip bones and let your knees fall lower than your hips.
- Lengthen your tailbone down to the floor; roll your shoulders back, softening them away from your ears.
- You may want to rest your palms on your knees or legs, either facing up or down. Do what is comfortable for you.
- Now breathe – using the simple technique above. Pay attention to your breath: how fast you're breathing, how it feels to extend the belly, how it feels to exhale and let all your breath out.
- Focus on your breath for 10 minutes.
- Pay attention to your belly. Is it falling and rising naturally with the flow of your breath?
- There is a good chance your mind may be racing, going over your to-do list and all the work you need to get done. Or you may be thinking that you can't do this, you're uncomfortable, this is silly, etc. Breathe into any discomfort. Allow your breath to guide you.
- Slowly start extending your exhales through your nose.
- Alternatively, on your exhale, breathe through your mouth and let out a gentle HA (literally say the word "ha"). Continue with this breathing for 10 minutes.
Take Your 10 Minute Meditation a Step Further
- Envision a large air balloon being filled with all your thoughts, your to-do list, your self-limiting beliefs… empty them into this air balloon.
- Inhale deeply, fill the balloon and gently release the balloon into the sky, exhaling as you let go.
- Keep practicing this whenever a new story or thought decides to creep its way into your head. You'd be surprised how quickly 10 minutes goes by!
I encourage you to practice this exercise every day. Maybe you start your day with just 5 minutes and fill your balloon with all the amazing things you're going to accomplish, your affirmations and all the things you're grateful for.
You may not always have the opportunity to sit in stillness, but you can definitely pay more attention to your breath throughout the day and practice deep breathing exercises.
Practicing these simple meditation exercises can help you to manage your stress better, improve your cardiovascular health and allow you to have a deeper connection to your mind and body.
(Read This Next: How to Meditate ‒ and Stick With It ‒ in 5 Simple Steps)


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Mobile Legends (MLBB) players who pick fighters engage in close-range combat using offensive and defensive abilities to beat enemies. As the match progresses, Fighters enhance their damage and become deadlier. For beginners eager to try these melee heroes, here are the top five easiest fighters to use in MLBB.
Admit it or not, Balmond is a perennial poster boy in MLBB. He is one of the most effective and easiest fighters for beginners. The Bloody Beast can deal huge damage even against multiple enemies, thanks to his easy-to-understand passive that heals him when he kills minions and opponents. His second skill is user-friendly, has a short cooldown, can harass slow-moving targets, and is handy because of its continuous damage (increases damage the more it hits a target). Balmond can also clear minion waves faster than others.
Why is Balmond suitable for beginners? He doesn't use mana, can heal himself, and has a short cooldown for his second skill. Moreover, you can get Balmond for only 6500 Battle Points (BP).
Bane has seen quite a resurgence that had fans thrilled! The Frozen King is an excellent pick because he remains strong from early to late game, giving newbies a better chance to stand their ground while leveling up. His first skill has a long-range effect, while his second provides healing and movement speed. Bane's Ultimate, Deadly Catch, serves more purposes: it can take down enemies, destroy turrets, and push back foes and escape.
Why is Bane suitable for beginners? Bane is an excellent fighter for MLBB newbies because his skill set gives the user multi-purpose damage and healing to survive longer in the match.
The Prince of the Abyss currently sits in the top 10 most popular heroes in MLBB as more players continue to utilize him for the fighter role. For beginners, Dyrroth's skills are easy to understand. His passive is user-friendly and provides both buff and healing, helping the user to last longer during fights. Dyrroth can also deal insane burst damage and reduce the physical defense of his targets.
Why is Dyrroth suitable for beginners? Dyrroth has excellent burst damage that allows him to dominate early in the game. He also possesses impressive HP regen, high mobility, and durability to help beginners survive extended clashes.
Badang is another great fighter who is a good fit for novice users. With patience and practice, new players can live up to Badang's famous line: "No one can escape my iron fist.", mainly because of his lethal skill combos. The Tribal Warrior has excellent Burst and DPS damage and can trap enemies by summoning a wall with his second skill. Badang can also clear jungle creeps fast to help him level up.
Why is Badang suitable for beginners? New players will find Badang a good pick for the fighter role with his great Burst and DPS damage. He is easy to use and is reliable on defense with his crowd control abilities.
Rounding up our list of the easiest fighters for beginners is Aulus, the wielder of the legendary War Axe. The Warrior of Ferocity can deal serious damage and is a good initiator for the team. Aulus is a good pick for the fighter position since he can be a difficult matchup both in offense and defense. Moreover, he has excellent mobility to help capture and flee enemies. Aulus's skills are easy to use for new users and don't require complicated combos to be effective in battle.
Why is Aulus suitable for beginners? Aulus has a low difficulty of use and does not require complex combos. He is a total package with excellent mobility, crowd control, and high damage.
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Getting this close to the glide path is pretty awesome as most airports will not allow you to do so. These strips and bases are either tucked away somewhere where you can't get to them or blocked off so people can't get too close to them.
It's definitely not the case here.
Once again, the Youtube channel called bobsurgranny gifted us with an incredible final approach video. We've seen a bunch of those, but never an E-3 Sentry.
Made by Boeing, these planes were produced from 1977 to 1992 and are still in service. AWACS or airborne early warning and control aircraft, they are the eyes and ears of the U.S, NATO, Royal and Royal Saudi navies.
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Is it the capital cost of solar still too expensive
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Especially when compared to equivalent diesel-based solutions?
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That used to be the case. However the price of solar panels have dropped 80% in the last 10 years, making the technology more affordable. Typically for the small schemes solar capital cost can be compared to diesel-generator ones. What is important however, it is to look at costs over the life of equipment. As good solar panels have a lifespan of 25 years and the running costs are so low, the cost advantages will become clear when looking at it over time. On average, Return on investment period ranges between 0 to 4 years and cost savings are of 40% to 90% when compared to equivalent diesel systems.


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Sorry that I took so long for publishing my article of one of the best movie of the month. But here is the truth; this is not a wash brain movie you forget as soon you have watched it. On the contrary, this is the kind of movie that stays in your mind for a while and requires a certain time of reflexion.
A very actual theme…
Dealing with Men corruption and world protection and its ecosystem, this is a large public movie. With the just voted law improving animal status in France, it cannot be more relevant. Despite the risk to raise up such topics through Judeo-christriany history, the genre is put on the top of the trendiest, with the coming soon Exodus from Ridley Scott. The story has such a strong echo with the polemics nowadays, the relevancy of the movie is striking. Religion or not, we feel concerned, we are called out.
Between the giants of stone, His miracles and a reconciliation attempt between the creationist and the evolutionist theories, there is a true justification to put these ancestral writings on screens, not for making us believing but wondering. Intensive globalization and limitless exploitation of resources, this is the tragic end promised to a civilisation which has lost its points of reference and traditions. A society which has lost its humanist ideal now abandoned, alone with itself.
Topics that cannot be approved by all. Guilty for drawing a making guilty utopia, it could disturb some of us. It directly borrow tragical themes from our Judeo-Christian culture mixing up pride, guilt, redemption and hope. To manage such a chalenge, there are some original and ambitious scenes which are explaining theological part of the Old Testament and the director vision.
The tree which hides the forest…
Probably the very plus of the movie; the director chose to explore Noah doubts locked in his arch in a long second part. The truth is, when you are teased by Noah the movie, you are expecting the peplum with the ultimate and incredibly visual climax of the Flood. Actually, the scenario brings up a very dark in-closed-doors. It has the ambition to explore the question of the free will, the transmission of patrimony to the future generations and the responsibility of one for the common interest. You already know that the director, Darren Aronofsky, likes to put his main characters devastated by solitude, into impossible situations and painful introspections (Black Swan). How great is the situation of a man, alone on his arch since he condemned all men kind dumbed by the Creator, for asking all the most existential questions!
This is a smart choice that provides a lot of substance to the movie.
However, careful of the into-closed-doors mainstream style that could hide some lengths. Indeed, torturing Noah (and its audience) with dilemma could push you away from the story to get away from this torment. Not for all taste then!
Nonetheless, all this questions are associated with action scenes and shot comparable with the best peplums tearing up into the heart of the plot.
Russell at the top of his art…
Better to say it through; I am a great fan of Russell Crowe, and since my Latin courses in high school (Who wouldn't fight for broadcasting Gladiator at the end of year to put some life in this « death » language class). Here, Russell delivers an incredible dimension to his performance, so relevant with so much talent. The protective with a watchful eye character turns slowly into the head of the family devastated by doubts, remorses until violence.
Certainly, great powers come with great responsibilities. But the great responsibilities Noah is conferred suggest huge powers way to significant and dangerous when there are handled by only one man. Wanton torture from destiny, blinding fatalism, or will to give a sense to one life, all leads are good to explore and so, thanks to the nice inter ration with the rest of the cast (even Emma Watson, with a special mention for Jennifer Connelly).
So does this movie carry a message? is it a moralizing movie?
Bringing up more questions than answers. The final twist during the last face to face dialogue between Noah and Ila (Emma Waston) leaves you a very subtil opening that gives all the credits to the movie. And there is no simplistic Manichaeism which would have been very uncalled-for.
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As you may have seen, Mark Noble took over our official Twitter account last Wednesday afternoon for a question and answer session.
One fellow fan Tweeted in with a request for a shoutout for her 59-year-old Dad who's had to go into isolation and is feeling down – and the skipper reacted with a touching gesture.
Nobes urged Ian to stay strong and promised him that when all of this passes and the football starts again, he'll send him a signed shirt – let's hope he gets his shirt soon!
I don't care what anyone says about Noble on the pitch of late, that's a classy act from a classy man and it's that kind of spirit and attitude around the club that will be missed the most when the 32-year-old does eventually decide to end an era and hang up his boots.
Here's how other supporters reacted to the heart-warming moment…
Great gesture skipp 👏⚒
— mark speller (@supersonic_mark) March 25, 2020
That's so amazing thank you 👏 hes really happy COYI
— Becky🏳🌈🍔 (@ElsasWhittaker) March 25, 2020
My captain⚒ pic.twitter.com/TxtRpHxywd
— Hefs (@Hefs2002) March 25, 2020
Legend ⚒⚒⚒
— Ben Ellis (@BenElli19805867) March 25, 2020
Fair play to you nobes, I met you once like 5 years ago and we took a picture with me my 2 brothers my dad, you and @jamestomkins65 you both retweeted it from my dad. Such a down to earth bloke
— Olly⚒ COYI ⚒ (@ollyh2003) March 25, 2020
Awesome Nobes from the south coast Hammers stay safe all COYI! when we are back playing
— Andrew Bannister (@djquantumuk) March 26, 2020


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The cover: The Guardians are being overwhelmed by the green spores that Mother Entropy employs to absorb galaxies. It seems their fated hsbr become one with this creature. This cover is created by Alan Davis, Mark Farmer, and Matt Yackey. It succinctly shows what the sad ending of this series could be. Appropriate, but I would have liked to have seen more of the heroes. Overall grade: B
The story: "The Bitter End" by Jim Starlin starts ominously. The Silver Surfer hovers above New York City, covered in Mother Entropy's spores. In Deep Space even the mighty Galactus slumps in his chair, absorbed in the green. At Avengers Headquarter, frozen in the tracks by the emerald are Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Wasp, and Hercules. Even on Titan, mighty Thanos has succumbed. In fact, the last two members of the galaxy unaffected by Mother Entropy's passive attack are Star-Lord and Groot who are on Shi'ar Prime. Peter is trying to get Groot to tell him why they had to return to the planet, but the tallest Guardian is too distraught at watching Rocket be consumed by spores. He reaches to touch his dead friend, causing the absorbed Shi'ar Guardian to open eyes as red as fire and turn toward them. For the first time, those that have metamorphosed are moving, and they surround the final Guardians. One Guardian's fate is not surprising, while the other chooses his fate with a smile. I was glad to see the antagonist appear on Page 7; I'm a sucker for a villain that gloats just before a hero's seeming demise. Naturally, a hero saves the day, but not in the way one would expect. Credit Starlin for having this character do something new that is the perfect way to defeat the villain. The exit on 15 is terrific and seemed to make no sense, until someone clues in the reader on 16, which had me laughing. 18 increases the humor in a very natural way. And just when it seems as though are heroes are left where they started, a reveal on 19 changes everything. This was a smart and funny ending for this group of unlikely heroes. Overall grade: A
The art: The first four pages are a collection of images showing how far Mother Entropy's reach goes. Seeing the Silver Surfer high above New York City, assuming his usual casual pose while surfing, frozen and covered in the spores is shocking. Seeing that it's reached Galactus aboard his ship and he's slumped in his seat intensifies the power of this plant entity. And when was the last time the Eater of Worlds slumped in a seat? His posture is always immaculate. These two celestial characters lead back to Earth, where the mighty Avengers have also fallen, with Thor being the only who seemed aware of what was happening during the change. The final character shown effected is Thanos, who is frozen considering his hand. These images are a good lead in to Star-Lord and Groot on Shi'ar Prime, who have effected citizens around them, but are turned away from the heroes. This makes the action at the bottom of 5 more startling. Groot is the star of this issue, emoting wonderfully, and the top of 5 has him breaking down as Rocket becomes completely covered. If a reader has a soft spot for the big lug, they're going to have their heart tugged at often by the visuals. The fourth panel on 6 is a creepy combination of images: Peter's goggles, Groot's reflection, and Peter's eye — all surrounded by moving Entropy figures. I love a gloating villain and Alan Davis, on pencils, and Mark Farmer, on inks, have made a terrific one in the second panel on 7. However, the smile on 8 is beautiful: it clearly communicates solely through the visual "I know something you don't know." The beginning of the attack on 11 is excellent, with the side by side of what's happening inside a character great. The anger on 12 is outstanding and it unquestionably mirrors how the reader feels. The posture of the character in the bottom panel on 15 is beautiful. The smile in the third panel on 17 is also beautiful and the reactions from the others that follow it are laugh out loud funny. The final page has several panels to enjoy because it's rare to see these heroes enjoying the moment, on top of the world–er, galaxy. The top and bottom panels of the page are outstanding. I have been fans of Davis and Farmer for many years and this series continues to justify that love. Overall grade: A
The colors: I want — need — a Guardians adventure in space to have bright colors. This section of the Marvel Universe doesn't have to be trapped in the realistic colors of Earth, so I was hoping that Matt Yackey would give me something bright and bold to look at and he does. The book begins with a beautiful blue sky above the Big Apple contrasting with the light green that now covers the Silver Surfer. This is followed by a multicolored space setting holding Galactus's ship. Within the vessel, Galactus is given a similar shade of green as the Surfer, establishing a visual clue to the reader that both are suffering from the same ailment. I like that deep space borders both characters' panels, allowing Yackey to use some gorgeous purples, blues, and reds. Within Avengers Headquarters, reds dominate the setting, a harsh color to put the reader on edge for the calamity that's occurring. Take a look at the excellent oranges that show space, separating Thanos's panel from that of Shi'ar Prime. Beautiful! When the attack begins on 10 it makes the background initially turn orange in surprise, finally turning red for when it is seen. This continues in the sensational internal panel on 11. Notice how Pip/Mother Entropy's dialogue balloon is colored in the same crimson, continuing the shock of the attack. The hologram that appears at the end of this issue is nicely done in blue, a color often employed for technology. When the characters are at their highest point of joy, the top of 20, the background goes a warm orange, which symbolizes their happiness. Thank you, Mr. Yackey, for making this a bright reading experience. Overall grade: A
The letters: The title, scene settings, Mother Entropy speech, dialogue, and yells are created by VC's Cory Petit. The font used for Mother Entropy's speech is very creepy looking, like a primitive text, which nicely suggests age. One character yells on Page 10, does so again at the top of 11, but notice how the font has changed for this character at the bottom of the same page, giving a visual clue to the reader that something has changed. The biggest yell of the issue is on 12, which will make fans cheer. A good job done by Petit. Overall grade: A
The final line: An enjoyable outing for the Guardians with outstanding art. There's nothing deep about this tale, but it will please anyone of any age who enjoys heroes trying to save the galaxy. Overall grade: A
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Throwback Thursday
Blast from the Past: Where was this store in the 1940s and what is it today? Email your answers to [email protected]. To see more wonderful vintage photographs like this, visit The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's ongoing exhibit, It Takes a Team to Build a Village, at The WMHO's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main Street, Stony Brook. For more information, call 631-751-2244.
Last week's photo: This photo was taken in the early 1950s during a festival at the Stony Brook Village Center. Photo courtesy of The WMHO


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Demand generation has quickly risen as one of the most popular marketing strategies for B2B and SaaS companies. As a data-driven process, the best demand generation tactics locate and nurture key prospects over the long term, engaging them through multiple platforms and touchpoints.
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Sure, our Winter Workshop Schedule is "done," but when the fine people from UM's Mortar Board approached us about this workshop, it sounded so fun we couldn't say no! As you know, we don't usually make these sorts of exceptions, but as this is a late addition, you can still sign up for this workshop even if you're already taking two workshops this semester!
Another Storymaking Workshop!
Taught by UM's Mortar Board
Ages 8-12, 15 students
Fridays: March 14, 21, 28, and April 4 (four sessions); 6-7:30pm
Ever written a story that was good enough to be
published? In this workshop you can write a story, have it published in a homemade book,
and decorate and illustrate it yourself! We will spend time developing
your creative ideas and turning them into stories. After your books
have been created, you will have the chance to decorate the cover and
pages to make your story come alive! We'll also have a reading of our stories for our friends and family on the final session.
This workshop is led by fourth-year students from the
University of Michigan. Their names are Yoshi, Hilary, Gabi, Allison,
Rahul, Lauren, Anna, Kerri, JoJo, Naomi, Kelly, Raina, Dana, Kristen
and Korie. These young adults are members of an honors society called
Mortar Board (a fancy name for the flat hat you wear at graduation!).
They are leaders on campus in Dance Marathon, a cappella groups,
pre-professional groups and community service organizations.
Click here to sign up for this workshop!


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There are a lot of people that use crystals for their physical and spiritual healing abilities, but crystal grids, like the one below,
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If you're reading this, you probably already know many of the benefits of using crystals, but you may not know the added energy provided by a crystal grid. Most crystal grids use at least four different crystals. These can be all the same type or all different, and it is totally acceptable to use more than four. Depending on your specific goal, you can mix and match different types of crystals as well as different numbers of each type. Ideally, a large crystal would be used for the center of the grid with smaller ones surrounding it on the outside of the pattern.
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Why Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Is Important
Taking your kids to a dental specialist when they are youthful is fundamental to advance their oral wellbeing and assist them with building a decent cleanliness schedule. Assisting your youngster with understanding the significance of dental practices guarantees they proceed with their customary visits as they become older. Many guardians are uncertain when the best opportunity to take their youngsters to the dental specialist is and where they ought to go. Pediatric dental specialists center around youngsters' oral consideration and have a broad comprehension of how to really focus on your child's oral wellbeing. Despite the fact that orthodontists and family dental specialists likewise work with youngsters, visiting pediatric dental specialists might be a superior fit for your kid, contingent upon their age. Here are some of the advantages of visiting a pediatric dental specialist close to you.
Since pediatric dental specialists' center is working with adolescents, they comprehend how to make your visit agreeable and instructive. They have broad information on the most proficient method to appropriately focus on your kid's oral wellbeing from earliest stages until they are youthful grown-ups. A pediatric dental specialist should finish a two-year postgraduate preparation to comprehend the most effective way to work with youngsters. They will be taught on different dental issues, particularly the special necessities that connect with a youngster's oral wellbeing. They will likewise find out about youngsters' way of behaving and brain science, which will assist them with understanding the most effective way to treat kids and establish an agreeable climate.
Numerous kids are terrified by the dental specialist since they may not figure out the reason for their visit. Our dental specialists establish an inviting and cordial climate, so your youngster doesn't feel overpowered when they stroll into our training. We have interruption items, for example, toys and books to help your little one keep even-tempered and have a good time insight. Kids will have different dental worries as their teeth advance and become older. A pediatric dental specialist will follow their development and decide the best course of treatment as they age. Their dental specialist will guarantee their oral wellbeing is dealt with from their essential to optional teeth.
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Collagen-rich Food: These are common ingredients for healthy skin.
Your skin suddenly starts acting strange just when you think the coolers and ACs are providing relief from the heat. Your skin becomes pale and tanned with pimples and acne appearing everywhere. Have you ever wondered why? This is due to the heat and sweat that we experience during summer. That's right. Our skin also becomes more dry, which can accelerate the ageing process. Health experts recommend drinking gallons of fluids to maintain a healthy water balance. Did you know that drinking water alone is not enough for healthy, nourished skin? You also need collagen, a protein that is found in many parts of the body. Collagen is found in bones, blood, cartilages, cartilages and joints. It gives strength and elasticity to skin and makes it look healthy. Collagen makes up about a third the body's total protein. As we age, however, collagen production slows down.
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Location: Situated near Carrowmenagh, 42km northeast of the Inishowen Tourist Office.
Overview: The beach is accessible by a weaving road from the top of the hill; care should be taken on descent. There is a small car park at the beach which gets very busy during the summer. It is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Kinnagoe Bay is a secluded beach, famously known for being the location of the wreck of the Armada ship 'La Trinidad Valencera' on 16th September 1588, in memory of which a plaque is mounted. It was just off Kinnagoe Bay that divers found 'La Trinidad Valencera', a 1,100 ton wooden ship. Many artefacts have been recovered from this vessel and can be seen in the Tower Museum in Derry.
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This post is sponsored by Athleta and ShopStyle.
Friends. As someone who has historically been into fashion and someone who has also been mostly wearing the same purple sweatpants on and off for weeks, I need some variety. *insert smiling sweat emoji here* There's definitely something comforting about wearing these old sweats on repeat, but it's time for a change at this point. Like, for real. I feel like my current co-workers would say the same. Heh. I haven't asked, but I'd bet they could use some variety on mom, too.
Athleta For An Upgrade: Cute At-Home Workout Outfits
And as much as I love jeans, unfortunately, most of those are lingering for who-knows-how-long in the old closet right now. Give the people what they want…stretchy waistbands, amiright? If you saw our newsletter the other day, you know that's what we're wearing over here.
So, when Athleta reached out for us to peruse some of their stretchy waistbands I was stoked to find some really cool pieces, friends. These are not our yoga pants of yesteryear, as Athleta fans know. These pieces will take you through your sweat sessions and beyond in style. YES. A fresh upgrade that isn't old purple sweats?! I'm in.
Athleta Workout Favorites: Not-So-Basic Black
When it comes to versatility and closet staples that are good investments, you can't go wrong with black. It always looks chic and cool. But, I know a few of my go-to black pieces could use an upgrade to reflect a little more current cut, shape and vibe. I want all of these below. They feel totally fresh and cool. Doing my barre3 workouts at home right now is keeping me sane and healthy. These types of pieces would help feed that part of me that's getting a little neglected right now, the part of me that vibes on style. I think it's important to keep that alive and well these days, too. This collection is getting me excited about clothes again and that feels huge.
1/ Cloudlight Relaxed Muscle Tank: One of my top picks. I ordered it and plan to wear for workouts, and with a cute bralette or sports bra this summer.
2/ Shanti Crop Jacquard Tank: LOVE the cool print on this. I've been adding more cropped workout bra tops to my collection and am feeling good about these with my high-waisted leggings. Plus, less laundry! And we're working out at home right now, so rock the crop tops!
3/ Essence Twist Top: This style is really flattering on us shorter-waisted folks. Love these with high-waist leggings. It'd also be so cute with the wide leg culottes I've linked below, too!
4/ Studio Jogger: These just look insanely comfy and cute. Offered in petite and tall lengths, too, so we can all get the right fit.
5/ Canopy Parachute Jacket: Adore. Adore. Off to put in my cart. This comes in a cool mustard, as well as a great olive green, too. Which one?
6/ Salutation Jogger: Love the look of these as a similar version to my older favorite Athleta joggers. I love that they're a slimmer fit, so it makes them more wearable outside of lounging. A slim jogger really does travel well and dress up well, and of course, they're comfy, too.
Athleta Workout Favorites: Upgrade Your Earth Tones
Color is a huge mood-booster, and these gorgeous shades below are seriously boosting for me right now. Colors don't have to be bright to be uplifting — as someone who only occasionally embraces wearing much color, these earth tones are just the right balance of wearable and fresh. The palette at Athleta is good right now, friends. I am here for it.
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1/ Exhale Bra in Powervita: Love the colors it comes in, the sizing options AND the pretty strappy back.
2/ Cloudlight Relaxed Muscle Tank: This is the shade I ordered this tank in, to wear with all my black pieces.
3/ Exhale Bra: Another gorgeous shade in this popular sports bra. Comes in both A-C sizing and D-DD.
4/ Salutation Stash Capri: This purple is just beautiful. This legging style has a pocket for keys or phone.
5/ Exhale Printed Bra: The same favorite bra in a pretty tie-dye print. Also comes in a gray print, too.
6/ Elation Snow 7/8 Tight: Matching tights. These are one of their most popular styles. Nicely high-waisted and the perfect 7/8 length.
7/ Shanti Crop Rib Tank: Loving these neutral shades to pair with black for a little springy update.
8/ Run With It Half Zip: Another great piece for walking or running. It packs into a wearable backpack if you get too hot! No more trying to tie it at your waist and all the problems that brings.
Shop These & Other Cool Pieces From Athleta
Some great pieces for summer are on sale right now at Athleta, for 25% off! Score. Here's a link to the full sale, no code needed. I snagged those Brooklyn joggers in olive (so cool), the muscle tank (so me), and the Cosmic pant to try out…and I'm still eyeing those light gray culottes and that really rad jacket…I love love that Athleta offers so many lengths in almost all of their pants! As a petite gal who can never find sporty pants like this in the right lengths, Athleta is my go-to. Many are offered in tall and plus size, too!
I know we have a lot of Athleta fans around here. What are your favorite pieces? Are you wearing any on repeat right now? The worn-out-sweats-wearing people need to know, friends.
Thank you so much to Athleta & ShopStyle for sponsoring this post. You have made my favorite joggers for years and I am continually impressed by the quality of your items, your sustainable offerings, and your customer service. Thanks for a rad collection of new pieces right now that are totally wearable and comfy during this uncertain time. And thank you readers, for your continued support of The Mom Edit. We truly appreciate it.
For down to earth-talk-with a side of funny, be sure to follow me over on Instagram @laurajansenstyle. Some days there will be dance parties, some days there will be recipe ideas, some days there will be fashion, and some days there will be none of that… just a Portland mom trying to get through the day. All are welcome. xo


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Sausage and Heirloom Tomato Salad
This recipe gives heirloom tomato salad a delicious Mexican bent, with hearts of palm, cilantro and lime juice.
Prep Time
• Prep and cook time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Serves 8
• salt
• 3 tbsps fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
• 5 x 4-ounce calabrese or fresh chorizo sausages
• 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 x 15-ounce can hearts of palm, drained and sliced
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Grill the sausages over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted in each sausage registers 165°, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a carving board; let rest for 5 minutes, then slice 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the sausages with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt; serve.
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If there is one lesson learned from the Bahrain test, it is that three days is not enough time to properly assess the order of competitors. But, as is tradition at this time of year, that didn't stop us.
During the three days in Bahrain, a few trends emerged. By extrapolating these trends, evaluating the lap times of the ten teams, and doing a little guesswork, we arrived at the following team rankings for the first race.
As we know from past years, things change between practice and the first race, and so the rankings below are based solely on what we saw in Bahrain, rather than what might happen when the cars take to the track in the first qualifying session…..
The two best… But not as you know them.
1. Red bull
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Best lap: 1:28.960s (Max Verstappen, Day 3, C4 tires)
Number of rounds: 369
After several seasons of slow starts, Red Bull finally enters the 2021 season as the favorite to win its first race. The team won't admit it, and that may be hard to accept after seven years of Mercedes dominance, but the results of the test in Bahrain suggest that Red Bull is on top.
Does this mean Mercedes' dominance is over and we crown Red Bull the world champion? No. But it does mean that Red Bull have produced a very competitive car that should be competing for the overall win on a much more regular basis this year.
The RB16 of last year is gone and replaced by a car that feels stable, fast and above all quick.
Max Verstappen's fastest time – set in the final hour of testing, when track conditions were at their best – gave an indication of what Red Bull are capable of, but also suggested there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Red Bull decided not to send Verstappen on the fastest rubber, which would have added another 0.3 seconds. His top speed in the speed trap indicated that his Honda engine was not of the same level as the second-placed AlphaTauri of Yuki Tsunoda.
Verstappens fastest lap of the test was supported by an impressive race simulation on day two with Sergio Perez at the wheel. The situation looked favourable compared to the handful of other teams that ran the simulated race over three days, albeit in less favourable conditions.
2. Mercedes
The Mercedes was rather strange during the three days of testing. Cleve Mason – Formula One via Getty Images.
Fast turning: 1:30.025 (Lewis Hamilton, Day 3, C5)
Number of rounds: 304
While it is too early to dismiss Mercedes' chances of winning next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, the team is certainly starting the season with its back against the wall. The W12 was difficult to drive during testing. Both drivers complained of a lack of stability at the rear of the car and a general lack of power.
On Sunday night, the team still didn't know why.
The drivers' complaints manifested themselves in slow times, as Hamilton was a full second off Verstappen's best lap on Sunday night, while using a softer tyre compound. History tells us that Mercedes consume more fuel than Red Bull during pre-season testing, but to make up the difference in lap times, the difference has to be significant.
Based on what we could see – and given the likely tyre compounds and fuel levels – Mercedes' performance in Bahrain was not only inferior to Red Bull, but also to Ferrari, McLaren and AlphaTauri. However, on longer stretches, where the problem was less obvious according to the team, the W12's performance was improved regardless of midfields.
There are two big questions for the first race: Can Mercedes fix the driving problem? And if so, how much energy would that release?
The technical team at Brackley is one of the best when it comes to troubleshooting, so it's hard to imagine that a solution won't be found sometime early in the season. But even if the car is repaired in time for the first race, it's hard to imagine Mercedes having the same lead over Red Bull as they did at the start of the 2020 season.
The handling problems were compounded by a gearbox issue on the first day of testing, which cost the team a morning on the track and relegated them to the bottom of the standings at the end of the test. The failure to get a point was surprising, but the team's biggest concern on Sunday night was the lack of power.
An even denser midfield
3. Ferrari
Ferrari want to get away from a windless 2020 season. Clive Mason – Formula One via Getty Images
Fast turning: 1:29.611 (Carlos Sainz, day 3, C4s)
Number of rounds: 404
Ferrari have done well over the winter, but make no mistake, they are still a mid-tier team. His position in these rankings is based on one impressive race on the final day, which provided a useful benchmark for comparison with other teams, but also left room for mistakes that could have dropped Ferrari lower in the rankings from the first race.
But here's the good news: It seems Ferrari's new engine for 2021 has provided the performance boost the team needs. This is a very important development for Maranello, as last year's car was designed with the power gone as a result of the FIA's investigation into Ferrari's 2019 powertrain. The reduction in engine power for 2020 meant not only less power for the car, but also an inefficient aero package that was changed from last year's power figures.
Last year's cost-cutting rules prevented Ferrari from improving the engine during the season, but hard work was done behind the scenes in 2020, and the fruits of that labor have led to a significant jump in performance in 2021. This progress was evident not only in Carlos Sainz's impressive lap times on the final day, but also in the car's Speedtrap performance.
Last year Ferrari was at the bottom of the fastest car rankings, but during testing all the Ferrari's looked more competitive, with Charles Leclerc in second place behind Yuki Tsunoda in the AlphaTauri (we'll see later why Tsunoda's data is unreliable). These are all encouraging signs, especially for a channel that is notoriously dependent on energy.
With a lap from Sainz on C4 tyres on Sunday night and a promising race simulation earlier in the day, which placed the SF21 well ahead of AlphaTauri and Alfa Romeo, it looks like Ferrari are back in familiar territory near the head of the field.
Speaking to the back of the new McLaren car during pre-season. Joe Portlock – Formula One with Getty Images
Fast turning: 1:30.144 (Daniel Ricciardo, Day 3, C4s)
Number of rounds: 327
Considering McLaren switched from Renault to Mercedes in the winter, the season started surprisingly easily. The car ran reliably throughout the three days of testing and showed a decent level of performance.
On the first day of testing, the MCL35M took the lead as competitors learned of McLaren's new approach to Formula 1's new diffuser aerodynamic rules. The rule change requires a reduction in the length of the pillars at the center of the diffuser, but McLaren's interpretation allows the two pillars to be angled to retain some of their length further back and still meet the dimensions specified in the rule.
While McLaren's diffuser isn't a panacea for performance, it will improve it, and technical director James Kay was pleasantly surprised to learn that his team was the only one to have read the regulations with this in mind.
In a frustrating analysis of our pace, McLaren decided not to push for performance in the final 90 minutes of the test, when cars like Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, Alfa Tauri and Alfa Romeo were running fast laps with low fuel consumption. Instead, Daniel Ricciardo signed a new heavy fuel contract and drove a race simulation that looked promising, but was overshadowed by the improving track conditions after sunset.
Alpine followed a similar plan on the final day of testing, and Riccardo seemed to have a 0.2-0.3 second lead over Fernando Alonso in practice and the race with enough fuel. This season, those boundaries seem to be the difference between the front and back of the midfield. As a result, McLaren's position, like that of all the teams in the midfield, is anything but certain for the first race.
5. Aston Martin
Aston Martin had a number of reliability problems during testing. Hassan Bratik / photo alliance via Getty Images
Fast turning: 1:30.456 (Walking Bear, Day 2, C5)
Counter: 314
Due to the lack of mileage and a slightly different testing approach to its rivals, the Aston Martin was incredibly difficult to place in this order.
A turbocharger problem on Sunday afternoon prevented Sebastian Vettel from testing the AMR21 in the qualifying races, while a gearbox problem on the morning of the second day also limited his mileage. Lance Stroll set the fastest lap time for the team at the end of the second day of testing, but it is difficult to compare his time with that of the previous day due to the different track conditions.
Vettel's long runs on heavy fuel on Sunday afternoon gave no clear indication that the 2020 car is of the same midfield class as its pink predecessor, but without knowing the fuel taxes, it's all guesswork.
The result is that the Aston Martin sits firmly in the middle of these rankings, with strong arguments to place it higher, but enough concerns about reliability and too few miles to push it down at the start of the race.
6. AlphaTauri
Alpha Tauri was impressive for three days. Joe Portlock/Getty Images
Fast turning: 1:29.053 (Yuki Tsnoda, third day, L5)
Number of rounds: 422
At first glance, AlphaTauri is the star of preseason testing, but when you dig a little deeper, his performance is marred by reservations.
Rookie Yuki Tsunoda lit up the time meters on Sunday night with a series of fast laps on soft tyres, finishing the test just 0.093 seconds behind Verstappen. But while the car is fast and should regularly finish in the top 10 this season, it is clear that it will remain in the middle ground.
During the fastest laps, Tsunoda activated his drag reduction system outside the areas where it was allowed during the race weekend. The speedometer figures suggest that this gave him a huge advantage in terms of top speed at the end of the pitlane (13km/h faster than Verstappen with the same Honda engine).
There are no rules during testing that specify where DRS may be used, but it's telling that the team is trying to boost Tsunoda's confidence with some fast times on low fuel instead of battling the competition. Tsunode was probably also helped by the use of some of Honda's more powerful engine modes, although this could apply to any rider with fast lap times.
Regardless of what happened during Tsunoda's fastest laps, the AT02 still looks like a fundamentally fast car. He was well balanced in all types of corners, which gave Tsunoda the confidence he needed to push hard and set an impressive time.
Earlier in the day, the Japanese racer also completed a racing simulator that offered a fairly direct comparison to Ferrari and Alfa Romeo's racing simulators. Based on average lap times, AlphaTauri finished the imaginary Bahrain Grand Prix seven seconds behind Ferrari and three seconds behind Alfa Romeo, illustrating how competitive the midfield is this season.
Tsunoda's more experienced teammate, Pierre Gasly, will likely have shortened his average lap time during the simulated race. So it's possible that the car he has in his hands will move up the rankings next weekend at the real Bahrain Grand Prix.
7. Alpine
Fernando Alonso returned to Formula 1 this year with Alpine. Joe Portlock – Formula One via Getty Images.
Fast turning: 1:30.318 (Fernando Alonso, Day 3, C4)
Number of rounds: 396
Like McLaren, Alpine was out of step with most teams on the final day of testing. It sent Fernando Alonso on heavy fuel when track conditions were best. So it's hard to read too much into the times, but the comparison with the McLaren shows that Alonso is 0.2 to 0.3 seconds per lap faster than Ricciardo.
The fact that we have placed two teams with a small gap between McLaren and Alpine shows how tight the middle ground is this year, but is also based on the lack of clear evidence that Alpine deserved a higher place. That's not to say the A521 isn't capable of finishing in the top ten or appearing in Q3 during the first race, quite the opposite, but the evidence from the three days of testing just wasn't there.
On the other hand, the car has been reliable for three days and is certainly in touch with the other mid-pack teams. Combine these qualities with Fernando Alonso's tenacity behind the wheel, and it's not hard to imagine Alpine getting good results this year.
8. Alfa Romeo
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Fast turning: 1:29.766 (Kimi Räikkönen, Day 3, C5)
Number of rounds: 422
Alfa Romeo is used to showing only the best figures in tests, which they can rely on in real competition. While it is almost certain that the same will happen this year, one hopes that Alfa Romeo has made progress over the winter and will be able to keep pace with the top ten more.
Much of that hope is pinned on the Ferrari powertrain in the back of the C41, which proved to be a breakthrough for both Alfa Romeo and the Ferrari team. Racing in straight lines is not what it used to be (the Alfa Romeo finished third on Sunday with Haas, another Ferrari customer), and Raikkonen's best performance in the final hour of practice was good enough for fourth time.
A simulation of the race on Sunday afternoon showed that Alfa Romeo should be able to compete on the Grand Prix circuit with the AlphaTauri, which would be a positive step forward from 2020.
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9. Williams
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Fast turning: 1:30.117 (George Russell, Day 3, C5)
Number of rounds: 373
Williams also showed a turnaround in the final two hours of practice on Sunday, when George Russell set the sixth fastest time on the same compound, just 0.092 seconds behind Lewis Hamilton. The difference in fuel consumption is the most likely explanation for the surprisingly small difference, but it highlighted Williams' progress, not to mention Mercedes' lack of performance.
Russell said the FW43B was a marked improvement on last year, but admitted the car's aerodynamic performance was incredibly sensitive compared to previous years. It caused some problems for test driver Roy Nisani and driver Nicholas Latifi in the strong winds during the first two days of testing, but Russell said the push for maximum performance was a conscious decision by the team in the hope of driving the car into the points at some tracks this year.
It remains to be seen if it bothers Russell and Latifi to run in traffic, but at least there are signs that Williams will be used in the middle of the field at times rather than just fighting in the backfield.
10. Hare
Haas concentrated on maximizing track time for its two rookies. Joe Portlock/Getty Images
The fastest lap ever: 1:31.531 (Nikita Mazepin, day 3, C4)
Counter: 394
The decision not to make any significant changes to his car over the winter doesn't mean it's a surprise to see Haas at the back of the field this year.
The car has been modified to meet the new aerodynamic rules for 2021, but little development has taken place and the team's resources are focused on preparing Haas for the next revision of the technical rules for 2022.
In 2021, Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin will likely have a car several times behind Williams' pace and firmly at the back of the grid. It's unfortunate for both rookies, but Haas was always convinced that 2021 would be a transition year.
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Sha-Lyn shares her hopes and dreams as she starts her first law firm internship.
Truth be told, the legal industry never struck me as a possible study course, much less a career option – not during high school, nor the first couple of years at college.
All I can remember is hazy memories of my mum who studied and practised law, but refused to be admitted as a partner and went on to explore other career paths.
It was a boy (as it always begins with), who was adamant that I would excel in law studies and suggested I pursue an LLB. He said I had the brains (oh, the flattery!), and the argumentative spirit that would be perfect to study law. So, unlike many who willfully enter the legal pathway in the quest for justice, I went in simply because I needed a degree, and an LLB seemed like a valuable one to have.
Representing college in mooting competitions sealed my dislike for barrister duties – presenting a case in front of a "judge" was simply not my cup of tea. That being the case, what is it about law that I do like? Why even intern in a law firm when I could graduate and get my degree, and easily revert to my previous line of work: communications and advertising?
I stumbled upon this quote by Lord Hoffman in Thorner v Majors in which His Lordship quoted a philosopher, Hegel: "The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk." That piqued my interest and I came to the realization that the law isn't just what the law is; a more pertinent question is why the law is the way it stands today.
Where many find the pursuit of justice to be the motivating factor to become a lawyer, I find the question of "what is justice?" to be an even more exciting concept to comprehend. Who determines what "justice" is? It is such a fluid concept that every State has their own laws to govern the people based on their concept of justice. And within the State's rule of law, justice is further defined and interpreted by judges at their discretion (within established rules).
When judges ask themselves, "what is the right thing to do in this situation?" they are evaluating what justice entails based on an underlying philosophical ground. For example, a judge who prefers the utilitarian rule would most certainly come to a different conclusion of what is justice compared to a Kant-practising judge.
Thus, was the epiphany for me. Being a lover of abstract questions and questions with no conclusive answers, my initial idea that law seemingly has an answer for everything based on rules and decided principles (as in every case where a verdict must be given), was seen in a new light: that the very basis of law is a manifestation of philosophy.
And because philosophy is fluid – where there is no "right" answer to the way we live our reality, the way we think, the fundamental nature of our being and existence, the law is therefore equally as uncertain.
State law follows which discipline of philosophy it believes in.
State law follows the popular beliefs of the people it governs.
Law is as fluid as the society it wields its power over. It is for that reason that my interest in the legal field lies – the language and reasoning behind it. As mentioned previously, I have an inherent bias against court work and as such, PLVG seems like a good fit for its corporate and commercial background.
I would also have to admit that in my head, the corporate lawyer is more glamorous than those in litigation (the author has been swayed by movies portraying corporate life in general as high and fancy; with the briefcases and the suits).
I feel that with the internship, I am giving law a chance to show that it is a career path that I would consider. The art of questioning and looking at events beyond the shallow waters is itself a lifestyle. One need not practice law to argue, to ask the why's of things, to see alternative viewpoints, and the like.
Instead, in the three months at PLVG, I would want an answer to: "What does the legal field have in store for me (in a corporate segment)?" The answer to that would, beyond reasonable doubt (or maybe slightly less), determine if I would pursue law in the future as a career. Or in other words, to have the same responsibilities as one working in a firm (except with considerably less remuneration) and taking into account the lack of knowledge and experience as one.
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Two weeks from Sunday, soul legend Gladys Knight will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of a crowd of 75,000 fans in her hometown of Atlanta. A football game will follow.
But with just 17 days remaining until Super Bowl LIII kicks off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, some state and local officials in Georgia are growing increasingly worried that the partial government shutdown will derail an event the city has been planning for years.
The primary concern is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the hoards of people that will be moving through it, and the possibility that TSA agents will be working without pay. "Right now, we have about 70,000 to 80,000 people who go through Hartsfield-Jackson each and every day," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said over the weekend. "That number will swell. The day after the Super Bowl, which we refer to as 'Mass Exodus Monday,' we will have 110,000 going through the airport."
Monday provided a preview of the trouble that awaits if the government is still shut down on February 3. Across the country, 7.6 percent of TSA agents were out on unexpected absences (more than double the rate from the same date last year) and waits at Hartsfield-Jackson reflected it, with some travelers standing in security lines for 88 minutes. Wait times fell as the week went on, but Atlanta's airport still had the longest security lines in the country. And that's without the influx of Super Bowl travelers.
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The possibility of such a strike still seems remote, but the longer the shutdown lasts, the more likely it becomes.
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Dan McCabe, a National Air Traffic Controllers Association representative, told NBC News that his colleagues had been holding meetings over the past year to prepare for the surge in travelers to the area. But now the planning meetings, which included officials from his union, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Football League, have been grounded.
"As soon as the shutdown happened, these meetings stopped happening," McCabe said. As a result, controllers feel less prepared than they'd like for the anticipated 1,500 additional flights a day to the area during Super Bowl week.
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Outside of Atlanta, the shutdown is also threatening the most beloved part of the Super Bowl — the commercials. As CNBC reported this week, the Federal Communications Commission is not currently approving new products. That could hamper companies that have big plans to unveil shiny products in pricey Super Bowl commercials and leave viewers with nothing to watch but ads for beer and chips.


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