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26th National Convention of Indian Amateur Radio Operators, 16-17 Dec 2017 organised by ARCCS at Science City, Kolkata.
26th National Convention of Indian Amateur Radio Operators, 16-17 Dec 2017 organised by ARCCS at Science City, Kolkata.
Chief Patron
Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal,
President of Amateur Radio Emergency Services Scouts Group.
Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly,
Vice President of Amateur Radio Convention and Conference Samity.
President of Amateur Radio Society of India,
Director of International Amateur Radio Union (Region 3).
IAS, Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides, West Bengal
Superintendent of Police
Assam Police.
The Principal of the Assembly of God Church School, Park Street, Kolkata and Custodian of the School's Amateur Radio Club VU2AHG
Chairman, Organising Committee.
Professional Social Worker,
President of Amateur Radio Convention and Conference Samity.
Scout Master of ARES Scouts Group, Member of Bengal Amateur Radio Socirty.
Professional Social Worker,
Secretary & Custodian of Amateur Radio Convention and Conference Samity,
Rover Scout Leader of ARES Scouts Group,
Vice-President of Bengal Amateur Radio Society
Protocol Officer:
President of Society of Radio Amateurs, Patna.
Chief Guest
Engineer-in-Chief of Prasar Bharti (Doordarshan & All India Radio), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India.
Special Guest of Honour
Post Master General, Kolkata Region, Department of Post, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India.
Guest of Honour
Asst. Teacher of Sarsuna Girls High School (H. S.), Member of ARCCS & Member of BARS.
Professional Social Worker, Secretary of Amateur Radio Convention and Conference Samity (ARCCS)., RSL of ARES Scout Group, VP of Bengal Amateur Radio Society (BARS).
2. Chairperson:
Shri Sumit Shankar Dey (VU2BCC)
Professional Social Worker, President of Amateur Radio Convention and Conference Samity (ARCCS)., Scout Master of ARES Scouts Group.
3. Secretary:
Shri Pranav Pratap Sahi (VU3NEJ)
Founder of Society of Radio Amateurs Patna.
4. Asst. Secretary:
Shri Santosh Kesavan (VU2SKI)
Asst. Secretary of ARCCS.
5. Incharge of Students & BSG Delegates:
Km. Ramsha Tuba (VU3RTY)
Secretary of Science Club of Pratt Memorial School, Lady Cub Master of ARES Scouts Group.
6. Incharge of Accommodation, Tour & Transport:
Shri Subrata Nayak (VU2EGG)
GC Member of ARCCS & Manager of Trips & Tours Firm.
7. Member:
Shri Indranil Naiya (VU2YHU)
GC Member of ARCCS.
8. Member:
Shri Kumarjit Purkait (VU2YHT)
GC Member of ARCCS.
9. Member:
Janab M. F. Mallick (VU3MFM) - Treasurer of ARCCS.
10. Member:
Shri Deepak Das (VU2DLU)
Home Brewer & Member of Bengal Amateur Radio Society (BARS).
11. Member
Janab Imran Niaz (VU3CCU)
Advocate, GC Member of ARCCS.
12. Member:
Shri Ranju Matilal (VU2XDJ)
Member of ARCCS & Secretary of Aero Modelling Association.
13. Member:
Janab Jarjis Alam (VU3OUI)
Member of ARCCS.
14. Member:
Shri Dipak Chakraborty (VU3OKT)
Home Brewer & Member of BARS.
15. Member:
Janab Huzefa Merchant (VU2HIT)
Ex-Secretary of Mumbai Amateur Radio Institute.
1. Chairperson & Chief Advisor:
Shri Jayant Bhide (VU2JAU)
National Coordinator of Disaster Communications (IARU), GC Member of Gwalior Amateur Radio Society.
2. Member:
Shri Sandeep Baruah (VU2MUE)
Scientist of Vigyan Prasar, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.
3. Member:
Shri R. K. Dora
Engineer-in-Charge of ERHQ, WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India.
4. Member:
Shri Anupam Biswas (VU2AES)
Secretary of BARS.
5. Member:
Shri Ram Mohan (VU2MYH)
Director of National Institute of Amateur Radio.
6. Member:
Shri Ambarish Nag Biswas (VU2JFA)
Secretory of West Bengal Radio Club.
7. Member:
Shri Ranjit Chaliha (VU2RCH)
President of Amateur Radio Society of Assam.
8. Member:
Shri Preeti Ranjan Meekap (VU2PQS)
Secretary of Amateur Radio Society of Odisha.
9. Member:
Shri Yashwant Patel (VU2YOR)
Converer of HAMFEST India 2016, Secretary of Mount Abu International Ham Radio Club.
10. Member:
Smt. D. Bharti Prasad (VU2RBI)
Chief Coordinator of National Institute of Amateur Radio.
11. Member:
Shri Atanu Dasgupta (VU2ATN)
Home Brewer & Member of BARS.
12. Member:
Shri Dinesh Chandra Sharma (VU2DCT)
Secretary of Hindusthan Aeronautics Limited Scouts Group Amateur Radio Club.
1. Chief Volunteer:
Shri Chandan Sur (VU3OOA)
Electronics Technician, Member of ARCCS & BARS.
2. Coordinator, Science City Auditorium:
Shri Atanu Modak (VU3NXJ)
Home Brewer, Member ARCCS & BARS.
3. Coordinator, Science City Exibition Grounds:
Shri Dipankar Hira (VU3YVE)
GC Member of ARCCS.
4. Coordinator, Science City Food Place:
Shri Barun Biswas - (VU3USH)
Member of BARS.
5. Coordinator, Salt Lake Stadium Accomodation:
Shri Chandan Ghosh (VU3CGT) - Member BARS.
1. Chief Communicator:
Dr. Asish Biswas (VU2GMT)
Retd. Govt., Medical Practitioner, Veteran Home Brewer & Member BARS.
2. Special Net Controller:
Shri Shankar Mallick (VU2LNA)
Retd. Govt., Engineer, Veteran Home Brewer & Member of BARS.
3. Coordinator, Digital Communications:
Shri Rajesh Vagadia (VU2EXP)
Western Regional Coordinator of Amsat India.
4. Member:
Shri Sunil Das (VU2SYD)
Member of BARS.
5. Member:
Shri Amit Mitra (VU3NVL)
Member of BARS.
6. Member:
Shri Joy Saha (VU2JSH)
Member of BARS.
Speech by Shri Gopal Madhavan (VU2GMN), President ARSI,
Speech by Shri P. Saikia, S. P., Assam Police,
Speech by Chief Guest Sri Ajaya Gupta (VU2DED), Chief of Prasar Bharti,
Speech by Janab Dr. M. Nuruzzaman (VU3YOH) - Member, WB Legislative Assembly & VP of ARCCS,
Cultural Program by Prof. P. Chatterjee & Prof. S. Chakravorty of Ramsaday College, Calcutta University,
Keynote Speech on Amateur Radio in NE India by Janab Tahiruddin Ahmed (VU2TUO), Sr. Inspector, Assam Police Radio Organisation.
Session 1: History of Amateur Radio in Bengal by Shri Indranil Majumdar (VU2KFR).
Session 2: Amateur Radio - One World One Language by Smt. Anushree Saha (SWL).
Session 3: Energy Storage on Super Capacitors by Shri Vilas Purushottam Rabde (VU2PVR).
Session 4: Betul Lighthouse Expedition by Shri Mahendra Kannavar (VU2ZMK).
Session 5: Echo Link & Emergency Communication by Mr. Gregory K. Lee (K16GIG)
Session 6: SSTV from International Space Station by Shri Rajesh P. Vagadia (VU2EXP).
Session 7: Workshop on 'KiCAD' PCB Designing by Prof. S. P. Bhatnagar (VU2SPF)
Session 8:'Jagadish Chandra Bose: The real inventor of wireless receiver' by Prof. (Dr.) J.P. Bandhopadhyay, Academic Chairman, KEI.
Session 9: 'The multi-facet use of radio technology and the new dimension of amateur radio in 21st century' by Mrs. Anushree Saha(SWL), Teacher; Assisted by Prof. Santu Sikdar (VU3BRW)
Session 10: Ham Radio vs cell phone under new generation of communication technology by Prof. (DR.) Ashish Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Advisor, KEI.
Session 11: Decentralized application of Renewable Energy by Arpo Mukherjee, Regional Head, Skill Council for Green Jobs.
Session 12:Panel Discussion: 'Active Teaching-learning is a reversible process'. Panelists: Prof. J.P. Bandhopadhyay, academic chairman, KEI, Prof. Dipak Bandhopadhyay, mentor, ME, KPC, Prof. Bishnupada Chottopadhyay, Mentor, CE, KPC, Prof. Pranab Kumar Chottopadhyay, Mentor, EE, KPC, Prof. Asish Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Advisor, KEI, Mrs. Sikha Mukhopadhyay, Director, KMS, Dr. Kartick Kumar Kundu, Principal, KCS, Dr. Suman Gupta Sarma, Principal, KLC, Compare: Mrs. Mousree Basistha, Asst. Professor, KLC.
Session 13: Group Discussion 'Amateur Radio in India - Challenges, Potentials, Possibilities and New Dimensions' and 'Mobile Endorsement of Indian Amateur Radio Licence. Panelists: Shri Ajaya Gupta (VU2DED), Shri Sandeep Baruah (VU2MUE), Shri Atanu Dasgupta (VU2ATN), Shri Gopal Madhavan (VU2GMN).
Session 14: Presentation on Automatic Packet Reporting System, by Shri Sandeep Baruah (VU2MUE).
Session 15: 'Hambel Amateur Radio Club' Presentation by Shri Bhaskar R Joshi (VU2BRJ).
Songs by Shri Pankaj M. Jani (VU3PMJP) and 'Kumarjeet' of Italy.
Results of ARRL Amateur Radio Examination held in HFI2017.
Results of the HFI2018 Election.
Vote of Thanks by Shri Jayant Bhide (VU2JAU),
Felicitation of Hams.
Hamfest India 2017 was the first of its kind convention with 19 Breakaway Sessions spread over 2 days and 6 Seminar Halls.
Hamfest India 2017 was the first Hamfest in India where permission for use of mobile Amateur Radio Stations was saught for both volunteers and delegates and WPC allotted the Permits.
The attitude of WPC towards Amateurs in General and Mobile Permits in particular were discussed. It was resolved to convince WPC to do away with the requirement Mobile Permits.
For the first time, more than 800 delegates were given free dormitory accomodation and food.
For the first time a logo design competition was held and a VHF Base Station was given away as prize to Janab Ali Ashkar Akku (VU3YLI).
For the first time, free city tours were organised for all delegates, one day before and one day after the HFI2017.
Date: 15 December 2017
Time | Freq | Callsign | RST
09.02-09.03 | 07.145MHz | VU2LNA | 59/59
09.03-09.06 | 07.145MHz | VU3NVL | 59/59
09.15-09.17 | 14.205MHz | VU2WNN | 59/59
09.36-09.39 | 14.205MHz | HS0DJU | 59/59
09.45-09.46 | 14.205MHz | A65I | 55/59
09.52-09.57 | 14.205MHz | HS0ZLQ | 53/56
10.20-10.22 | 07.145MHz | VU3SAQ | 59/59
10.22-10.25 | 07.145MHz | S21HA | 53/59
10.50-10.52 | 07.145MHz | S21KF | 53/56
12.09-12.10 | 145.650(-ve)| VU3DJD | 59/59
12.25-12.26 | 07.145MHz | VU3SAQ | 59/59
12.50-12.54 | 07.145MHz | VU2SYD | 59/59
12.54-12.56 | 07.145MHz | VU2LNA | 59/59
14.48-14.50 | 14.205MHz | RW0UM | 55/59
15.25-15.30 | 21.270MHz | VU2USA | 55/59
15.40-15.45 | 14.205MHz | VU3ARP | 57/58
15.45-15.50 | 14.205MHz | VU2DK | 57/59
16.10-16.15 | 14.205MHz | VU3GAO | 55/59
16.20-16.25 | 14.205MHz | VU3FTP | 54/56
16.25-16.30 | 14.205MHz | 4E1ADW | 55/59
16.30-16.35 | 14.205MHz | DW7VN | 52/54
16.40-16.45 | 07.145MHz | VU2LNA | 55/57
16.50-16.54 | 14.205MHz | DU2US | 54/55
16.58-17.00 | 14.205MHz | E23NEZ | 59/59
18.05-18.08 | 14.205MHz | HS0ZMY | 56/58
18.10-18.12 | 14.205MHz | A41NN | 59/44
18.19-18.28 | 21.270MHz | VK4NBX | 55/55
19.35-19.37 | 14.205MHz | A41NN | 57/47
19.43-19.45 | 07.145MHz | YB3KM | 57/57
Video of the station: https://youtu.be/0KcsFCMR_RQ
Date: 15-18 December 2017 (00.00-24.00)
Freq: 144.650MHz (-ve shift)
VU2CVH (BARS) Repeater
Stations at:
1. Science City Convention Center, JBS Haldane Avenue,
2. State Youth Hostel, Salt Lake Stadium, JB Block,
3. NSCB Airport Dum Dum, Kolkata,
4. Howrah Railway Station, Howrah,
5. Kolkata Railway Station, Kolkata,
6. Santrgachi Railway Station, Howrah,
7. Sealdah Railway Station, Kolkata.
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Diabetes - Start-Up
- Title
- Proliferation and Differentiation of Pancreatic Progenitor Cells
- Investigator
- Anil Bhushan, PhD
- Institution
Keck School of Medicine
- Funding Status
- Completed
- 3 years, $60,000 per year
- 7/1/2001 to 6/30/2004
- Brief Summary
- "Proliferation and Differentiation of Pancreatic Progenitor Cells"
This research focuses on the development of pancreatic islets during embryogenesis and early stages of postnatal life, which requires complex patterning information controlling fundamental cellular processes, such as differentiation and proliferation of endocrine progenitor cells.
The objective of this research is to understand the mechanisms that control the proliferation of endocrine progenitor cells in the formation of a functional endocrine pancreas. We have identified several cell-cycle component genes that are specifically expressed in endocrine progenitor cells and appear to play key roles in the formation of mature islets. We will address the role of these genes in maintaining a balance between proliferation of progenitor cells, and differentiation of endocrine cells.
Several approaches will be used, including: genetic analysis of mutant mouse strains that lack cell cycle regulators, development of cell-type-specific inducible transgenic mice, as well as, in vitro explant cultures to study islet morphogenesis during embryogenesis and functional maturation of islets during postnatal development to maintain normal glucose homeostasis. Understanding the details of how proliferation and differentiation of endocrine cells is regulated during islet development will be essential for devising methods for islet regeneration, or for generating endocrine cells in culture for islet transplantation studies.

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Far away from the snowscapes peppering the rest of the country, the salt flats and dry martinis of Palm Springs exists in a time and place apart. An original enclave of midcentury modernism, Palm Springs has been able to preserve that heritage thanks in large part to Palm Springs Modernism Week, a series of events, lectures and tours whose proceeds go straight back into local architectural preservation and advocacy.
On this episode, we discuss Palm Springs' modernism in the midst of the city's generational transition, and feature a conversation Paul and Amelia had with PSMOD board member, Mark Davis. We also check in on another (contested) southern Californian icon – the Broad Museum, which opened for a one-day public sneak peek last Sunday.
As always, you can send us your architectural legal issues, comments or questions via twitter #archinectsessions, email or call us at (213) 784-7421.
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NOMA competition
Robert R. Taylor, first accredited African American architect (he went to MIT not Harvard, oops! - DS)
"She had got it." Razan Abu-Salha remembered by her architecture professor, and Donna's memorial post.
Can anyone identify the project featured in the Session 17 image?
Project pictured is Sunnylands Resort, designed by A. Quincy Jones for the Annenbergs.
where is the show note for the architect-comedian who makes fun of modernism?
Wait, who? I don't remember what you're talking about, Nam.
Maybe related: I went to a fundraiser for the Kurt Vonnegut Museum here in Indy on Sunday night. The guest was Lewis Black, who did a comedy routine but also talked about how Vonnegut's writings had deeply influenced his life.
The event was held in our Central public Library in the main atrium space, which is a newish connector between the historic Paul Cret library and the new wing that was added around 10 years ago. It's the "Information Hall" and is a big skylit space:
Lewis Black made a joke about this enormous space and how he liked thinking of it stuffed full of people looking for information, that in Indy we are so hungry for knowledge that we needed a huge Information hall to accommodate all the questioning people...
It's a nice image. Optimistic!
@Donna, @ 1:12:59 Mark Davis references an Australian architect comedian. Ross something...
Is he talking about Tim Ross perhaps? Although it isn't clear to me that he is in fact an architect as much as an MCD architecture fan...
Good point Nam, I think you found it – Tim Ross and Kit Warhurst performed at the Hotel Lautner during Modernism Week, as The Man About the House.
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As brands across the country seek growth in a challenging market, private-label brands are outpacing national brands. According to the Total Consumer Report, Volume 3, private-label dollar sales grew 1.9% in third-quarter 2017, while dollar sales from the top 20 largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers declined 0.6%.
While multicultural households purchase fewer private-label products than the general population, Hispanic and African-American dollar spend grew +0.7% and +0.5%, respectively, for the year-ended Aug. 12, 2017. In comparison, non-Hispanic white dollar spend declined 3.6%. Across eight key food departments, African-American households lead the growth in five categories, including alcohol (5.4%), frozen food (3.7%) and produce (3.4%). Their Hispanic counterparts drove even higher growth rates in frozen foods (4.0%) and produce (3.5%).
Women are an important segment to private label, as they purchase above-average amounts of private-label products across a variety of categories. Baby food, tortillas, prepared foods, salsa and candy are the top five categories benefiting from multicultural female consumers. In fact, more than two-thirds of multicultural women agree that if store brands are on sale, they will buy them instead of their regular national brand.
However, multicultural consumers don't simply focus on price. They also demand strong value, so marketers should not focus on pricing alone when engaging with multicultural consumers.
As the population in the U.S. continues to diversify, the opportunity exists for private-label brands to increase their share among multicultural households. Uncovering new product ideas that appeal to the unique demands and preferences of diverse population segments will help private-label brands appeal to the multicultural consumers.


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Personal alarm or mobile phone? 10 reasons why you need a personal alarm16 August 2016 - 6 minutes read
"These days everyone has a mobile phone, right? Seniors as well. Why would I need a personal alarm system?" You often ask us this question. That's why we'd like to tell you about the advantages of a personal alarm over a mobile phone. So you no longer have to ask yourself: 'personal alarm or mobile phone?'
1) 24/7 with you
Your mobile phone is at the night stand when you go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. But a personal alarm you carry with you. At least, a mobile personal alarm system. For instance a personal alarm bracelet.
2) Always nearby
Your mobile phone will fall further away from you when you make a tumble. A personal alarm bracelet is always on your wrist, thus within reach. A personal alarm necklace or clip doesn't solve the problem when you fall, unfortunately. These versions can also fall away from you or somehow get out of your reach. You may have forgotten to take the clip from your other pair of trousers.
3) Waterproof
You probably can't take your mobile phone with you in the shower or the swimming pool. Waterproof personal alarm systems exist, for instance the personal alarm by Zembro: Zembro bracelet. You can shower with it and even swim with it in the sea or a pool.
4) Stress
In situations of stress, it's possible something simple as dialing a phone number turns out to be more difficult than you could ever imagine. You might even forget the PIN for your phone so you won't be able to use it. A personal alarm has only one button to push when in need. No need to think any further when you're under stress.
5) No roaming costs
Roaming means using the internet and/or making phone calls from within another country. Lots of people that travel to a foreign country, turn off roaming in the settings of their phone. This way they can keep themselves from receiving an unpleasant phone bill when they get back from their travels. Only a small part of the current personal alarms work in Europe. Zembro bracelet personal alarm does not only work in all of Europe: there are no extra costs for using it in another European country.
6) Long battery life
A smart phone has a battery with a lifespan of around 1 to 2 days. The battery of a personal alarm system usually has a longer lifespan. Zembro bracelet personal alarm system guarantees a minimum of a 1 week lifespan. Usually the battery life is longer, depending on the use of the bracelet. Charging the battery to its full capacity takes even less than 2 hours.
7) Perfect network coverage in Europe
Your mobile phone is hooked to just one mobile network. When this network is challenged, you won't be able to call anyone. This happens when you live out in the country where there are less cell towers, or for instance when you're at an extremely busy festival. The personal alarm system of Zembro works on all networks. When you push the distress button, it will connect to the strongest network around. This means you will have a much bigger chance of getting connected than when it would use only one network.
8) Instant contact
When you try to call someone on your mobile phone, and that person doesn't answer their phone, you will have to keep on calling people until you reach someone. With Zembro bracelet personal alarm, you only have to push a button once. The bracelet will connect you automatically to the first person that responds to your emergency call.
9) Professional backup
The fact that almost everyone has a mobile phone these days, doesn't mean they always answer it. If you have a Zembro bracelet, you can also add a professional emergency call centre – aside from adding your family. With the professional emergency call centre, you're always sure to get the help you need.
10) Known location
When you're incapable to speak, you can't tell anyone where you are over the phone. You won't be able to send your location easily through your mobile phone either. You have to take several steps when you want to send your location and you will need a specific app. With a mobile personal alarm, your location is instantly sent out when you press the alarm button. The personal alarm system by Zembro respects the privacy of the senior and only sends out the location when the bracelet is in alarm. That way you will be sure help arrives at the right place.
Personal alarm or mobile phone?
What do you think? Personal alarm or mobile phone? Please share your thoughts below.
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Moped ride allows puppy to swim through the air like a hero
By Sophie Hirsh
Science has yet to explain why dogs move their paws like they're swimming through the air when they ride on mopeds.
Well, maybe science has. We're not sure. But it's much cuter not knowing.
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By providing easy access to geriatric health care, Greater Gainesville not only takes exceptional care of its college students, but of its elderly residents as well. There are various locations dedicated to the wellbeing of senior citizens based in Gainesville through geriatric health. Many geriatric health care centers and long-term care facilities are minutes from major hospitals to ensure the welfare of senior citizens with medical emergencies.
UF Health is a leading local authority in geriatric healthcare. The Institute on Aging conducts research to optimize care for elderly patients and improve their quality of life. Through the Institute on Aging, patients have access to numerous world-class health care options through the University of Florida. For rehabilitation services that aid seniors with the goal of regaining their quality of life, special therapy programs and general geriatric health care is offered to the residents of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida.
Geriatric centers connected to UF Health Shands Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) operate as clinics offering individualized health care to senior patients. NFRMC manages senior health care centers that serve the geriatric needs of the Greater Gainesville area. With four locations in and around Gainesville, NFRMC's Senior Healthcare Centers provide a specialized health care experience for senior citizens. The affiliated assisted living community, The Village, includes 24/7 health care and on-site medical staff to guarantee residents have access to care when they need it most.
For aging veterans, there are programs at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) focused solely on geriatric health care to meet health-related needs, including the Community Living Center. In addition to operating as an assisted living center with 24-hour medical staff, the Community Living Center houses the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Center (GEM). The GEM cares for elderly short-term patients with the goal of attaining complete recovery and regaining independence.
- NFRMC Senior Healthcare Centers were recognized by
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- In 2017, UF Senior Care Clinic and Oak Hammock
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For aviation enthusiasts, this is a video that is un-missable. It serves as a reminder that planes, commercial or military, can do wonders and perform magic in the air. Not to forget those tiny humans, sitting in the cockpit, maneuvering these giant metal birds.
On Thursday, Boeing released a spectacular video, showing it's flagship 787-9 Dreamliner performing a near-vertical take-off and then some really great gliding and swerving movements before returning to the ground. The video was a rehearsal ahead of the Paris Air Show where Boeing's expert crew will be doing some superb flying.
The video starts off with the crew walking towards a glistening Vietnam Airlines Dreamliner, sitting on the tarmac. And then the camera pans to the side as the aircraft starts hurtling on the runway, preparing to take-off. Before you know it, the camera swings into the air, capturing the plane as it does a fascinating near-vertical takeoff (Why near vertical? I'll explain later) into the sky. For a person, who has always found the takeoff a nerve-wracking affair, my mouth literally dropped.
As the plane rose into the sky, the front wheels locked themselves in and the aircraft got ready to do some brilliant manoeuvres. In the next forty seconds, the aircraft glides through the air, making some sharp turns and banks. The movements are all effortless and overall impressive.
Now, before you watch the video, here are a couple of facts about the aircraft. The 787 Dreamliner, according to Boeing, is a twin-engine jet that can seat anywhere between 250-350 people. It has a state-of-the-art flight deck and is designed as a fuel-efficient aircraft. Most importantly, the aircraft is said to be light-weight and is thus capable of performing swift manoeuvres.
As far as the near vertical take-off is concerned, this is what a 767 pilot told CNN: "Some of what you're seeing on takeoff is a trick of perspective. It looks like the takeoff is at a near vertical 90 degree angle — trust me it's not."
He adds that under lightweight conditions, the aircraft is capable of performing steep ascents, and that there is nothing 'dangerous' about it.
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We specialize in aggressive dog training, no matter your dog's age, size, breed, or history. Once we get the all-clear from your vet (to rule out any physical reasons for the behavior), we will design a training program to fulfill your dog's needs and your expectations. This will consist of getting to the root cause of your dog's triggers, which may include unfamiliar people and pets, sibling rivalry (human or non-human), maternal instinct, territorial behavior, or something completely out of the box. We have all the tools necessary to get your pet's growling, barking, lunging, and snapping under control, using proven reward-based techniques.
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One of our clients has shared with us a story which you may like to read. While it may be something that most of you would know, it doesn't hurt to be reminded of the serious (and costly) implications of using an inappropriate party in a contract.
A poorly constructed contract
To save money, the person in our story (let's call him Frank) drew up a licence agreement between his entity (a trust, which held the IP) and his client (the user of the IP under the licence agreement). The annual licence fee is $300,000, adjusted for CPI each year.
Unfortunately, it has now come to light that the agreement was drawn up showing Frank's trust as the contracting party. A trust is not a legal entity, and therefore has no power to enter into contracts. A trust can only contract through its trustee.
So what does this mean for Frank? He will not be able to enforce his rights under the licence agreement and the IP will be permanently usable by his client – without cost.
What could have been done differently?
Using a legal firm would have helped. If Frank knew what he was doing, the contract would have used the appropriate party – the trustee. If the contract had been framed by a lawyer as Frank had drafted it, Frank would have been able to make a claim on the lawyer's professional indemnity insurance policy.
The cost of a licence agreement normally falls in a range of between $220 to $1,100. Small change for peace of mind and protection of rights.
Castle Legal can help you with a range of licence agreements. Please give us a call on 03 9899 9300 to discuss.


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Archive for July 2019
Dental Assistant Classroom Expansion
Is it time to change careers? With our dental assistant classroom expansion it has never been a better time to join the dentistry profession. Open spots are running out fast – so sign up and take advantage of this generous discount on a great career opportunity! The deadline for the classroom expansion discount is very soon so don't waste anymore time, sign up today!
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Bobbi Kristina is set to inherit Whitney Houston's entire fortune once she turns 21. The 19 year old daughter of the late pop diva will have the inheritance placed in a trust until she becomes of age.
According to Whitney's will, Bobbi Kristina will receive all of Houston's assets, including money, jewelry, personal effects, clothes, and furniture. Bobbi Kristina will receive some of the assets at 21, then another portion at 25, and the rest of it when she turns 30 years old.
Whitney has named her mother, Cissy Houston, as the executor of the will. Her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Donna, are trustees. While ex-husband Bobby Brown was mentioned in the 19 page will, he will not receive a single thing.
Bobbi Kristina will appear on Oprah Winfrey's new show, 'Oprah's Next Chapter,' to give her first interview since her mother's shocking death on February 11th.
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DEAR SUN SPOTS: The other day a group of us went over to the Green Ladle for lunch and had the most wonderful soup, cheeseburger soup. I have been trying to find it but can't with the elbow noodles in it. Will they part with the recipe? I'm not a cook but sure want to try that! Thanks. — Judy via e-mail
ANSWER: Most restaurants won't give out their recipes, but Pat at the Green Ladle said that since they are a culinary school Chef Dan Caron of The Green Ladle/Lewiston Regional Technical Center Culinary Arts Program, is happy to provide the recipe for Cheeseburger Soup as follows:
Saute 1 pound 90 percent ground beef with one diced onion and one diced red pepper. Drain well.
Heat 2 quarts of milk and thicken with a roux. Roux is made with 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of flour. Add the ground beef mixture to the thickened milk. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon of dry mustard.
Chef Caron would also like you to know that The Green Ladle Cookbook Edition No. 1, which includes many of The Green Ladle customer favorite recipes as well as some from students and instructors, will be available for purchase soon. All proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for our college-bound students.
You can reach The Green Ladle at 777-3199.
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According to www.thriftyfun.com, you can make liquid starch with regular corn starch. In a large bowl or pot, stir ½ cup of corn starch into 1 cup of cold water. Stir in boiling water (2 quarts for a heavy solution, 4 quarts for medium and 6 quarts for a light solution). Dip the clothing into the starch solution and let dry. To iron, sprinkle the garments lightly with warm water, roll up and place in a plastic bag until evenly moistened, then iron as usual.
Amazon.com sells Sta-Flo and Linit liquid starch online. For those who lack Internet access, you can call Amazon at 1-800-201-7575.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I remember Cooper's Restaurant on Sabattus Street. The food was super. Could you find out when it closed and also what year the building was torn down? It was painted purple. Now it is a parking lot. Thank you. — No Name, No Town
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Daniel T. BorisVice President, Litigation Division
Dan focuses on litigation appraisal. He has been involved in well over 1,000 cases of litigation with over 200 appearances as an Expert Witness. Testimony has been in Minnesota Tax Court, Federal and County District Court, numerous Commissions for Eminent Domain, Family Court, and IRS disputes. Dan has been doing litigation Appraisal work for over 35 years. He loves this niche because while each situation is unique they all have some distinct similarities. He belies that organizing an assignment and thoroughly researching the Appraisal problem is key to a successful result.
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Would this separate those who are just there for a grade in high school from those who actually want to learn?
grit, perseverance and conscientiousness
could this just be having metacognition in general?
Cultural differences might also help explain the performance gaps.
The book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell further explains this topic of cultural differences. He explains why he feels that cultural differences are the most important factor in determining success in education (or just in general). He even cites Angela Duckworth's research in his book about how low-income kids have a harder time developing personalities necessary to achieve success. http://gladwell.com/outliers/
being passionate and hard-working — is an important trait that predicts student achievement.
Passion leads to hard-work. One can work hard on something they dread, but there will never be any drive to do any further research or learning. If one is passion, they'll go out of their way to learn extra because it's something important to them. It's something they love and it's something they find find satisfaction in achieving.
nstead, the traits related to work-study habits seemed to be the most predictive.
What shows better work-study habits, a standardized test score or one's GPA?
study conducted last fall at the University of Toronto
Is this study applicable to all colleges? They didn't explain the specifics of the amount of people in the study or any statistics. It was also conducted in a different country so there could be confounding variables.
Although they controlled for some aspects of students' backgrounds, such as the education levels of their parents, it's possible that other factors are responsible as well.
If you look at a students background, you can learn a lot about them. Their background shows how thrivers and divers are who they are. A person may come from low- income family and tries much harder to study to get into college, while a diver doesn't have to worry as much to get into college. Thrivers want to be intelligent and make a difference in the world to make their parents proud, while divers want to be successful and rich like their parents.
"conscientiousness." Compared with the average student, divers were less likely to describe themselves as organized or detail-oriented, less likely to say that they are prepared, that they follow a schedule or that they get work done right away. Divers were also more likely to say they crammed for exams and more likely to score highly on measures of impatience.
Conscientiousness is a trait that people to do things more carefully and watch what they are doing. As opposed to divers, they are not as careful and tend to be more disorganized. However, divers can do work effectively if they listen to when upcoming assignments are due and be prepared, but this is not the case. In college, my professors give me a lesson plan so that i complete my work on time, which is very effective and efficient. With all of these negative characteristics, how were divers able to graduate form high school?
It was more difficult to predict which college students would outperform their high school transcripts. One trait that stood out was the amount of time that students studied. Thrivers arrived at college ready to work hard. Compared with the divers, the thrivers planned to study three additional hours a week, on average.
Sometimes, it is not easy to come up with a study plan. There is simply no time or you have to many assignments. In my first few weeks of high school, I was prepared to finish all my assignments and study for any exams. Sooner or later though, I was drowning in college work that I couldn't come up with a schedule or find time to finish the assignments for each class.
But that does not mean that high school grades are good predictors.
Grades don't always demonstrate what you are good at. You may may be intelligent or have skills in a specific area that schools do not teach you. You could also be doing really well in one subject, while failing other subjects, which doesn't always show with your grades or GPA.
The first year of college is a tough transition, and for many students, a disillusioning one.
Going into college was hard for me because I had to make new friends and meet new professors. There was also more of a work load than in high school.
Compared with the divers, the thrivers planned to study three additional hours a week, on average.
This could be because "divers" assume that they are smart enough as is and can keep their high school study habits. They got comfortable in high school study methods and don't strive to go farther than that.
manage chaos and temptation.
College is an environment where everything can move seemingly quick around you, giving you a limited time to catch your bearings. If you manage to control this chaos you can find yourself thriving where others are failing. A reason many people fail with this is that they give into temptations that they otherwise wouldn't. They see life moving so quickly before there eyes that they make decisions that their old selves would deem irrational. Giving into these temptations could hurt your chances at future success in and out of college.
For instance, the study found some evidence that divers were more likely to spend time working outside jobs during the school year, which hints at financial stress as a complicating circumstance in their lives.
Students success in college in correction with their previous financial status has always been something that has drawn my attention. Someone who is under the constant pressure of paying for their loans and working jobs to alleviate it would have a much different college experience than the normal student. All of this said, at the end of the day the students are required to take the same exams and be judged on the same guidelines. This common grading can show why students in financial stress struggle to stay on top of their grades. Another way of looking at it could be that these students could have a burning desire to get out of their situation and use academic success as a way to get out of it. At the end of the day you never know what your peers are going through and how much they have to deal with outside of their studies.
divers were less likely to describe themselves as organized or detail-oriented,
As I continue to learn and develop as a college student I have been introduced to how much more effective one can be if they are properly organized. In college you are given a syllabus and are it is up to you to plan your time accordingly in order to get all of your assignments completed. Proper organization allows you to have a complete understanding of whats due and when. This understanding will allow you to effectively study and get all of your assignments done with a fair amount of time to review them.
being passionate and hard-working — is an important trait that predicts student achievement.
We strongly agree that being hard-working in school is far more important than just being intelligent in the books. We think this is extremely important because we have seen students/people that don't contain much intelligence; yet they're working hard to find the resources in order to help them succeed in something they might need. This connects to doing well in college because there's more resources and you don't only just have to be smart.
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The researchers emphasize that these are only correlations. Although they controlled for some aspects of students' backgrounds, such as the education levels of their parents, it's possible that other factors are responsible as well.
Although correlation does not imply causality, even with the concept of experiment that shows the difference between those who are considered "thrivers," and those who are considered "divers," there is still a plethora of factors that affect the outcome of the experiment. Due to this, a variety of people actually identify with both the "thriver" and the "diver" which in statistical data would be an error, where in fact a "diver" has the traits of a "thriver," but in the experiment are identified as the latter, or vice versa. Each of these categories, do however seem to stereotype different types of students, those who fail, and those who achieve; and something that the experiment does seem to reveal however, is that such traits are based on the study habits of the students, whether one strives to focus and not procrastinate versus one who constantly procrastinates and is easily distracted. However, given the number of factors that disrupt such an experiment, the study is inconclusive, but essentially is a step in the right direction to understand why students succumb to the pressures of college.
They focused on two kinds of students. The "thrivers" were those who did much better in college than their high school grades would have predicted. The "divers" were those who did much worse. Mostly, these students were neither superstars in high school nor delinquents — they all got fairly good, respectable grades. But upon arriving at college, the thrivers averaged A's, while the divers averaged F's.
In the article "Why students who do well in high school bomb in college," by Jeff Guo, he discusses why high school students do so well in high school, but once entering into college they end up bombing it. The article discusses predictions on how college students can work hard to succeed. Studying and having personality traits that are positive help obtain success. Hard work and determination are needed to succeed in college and many students lack these qualities. Often times, it is the students who only apply minimal effort to their school work that have the least satisfactory grades and test scores. Perhaps the issue is that in high school, the curriculum and hours of study needed are much less invasive than that necessary for college. Students who have always been at the top of their high school find it much harder to adapt and reestablish themselves in the larger college setting, filled with new competitors and an often times an intimidating new environment. Because college can be so much different from the high school environment, what truly sets the "thrivers" from the "divers" is their basic ability to adapt their mindset to the new challenges that accompany college success. As the article states, although personality traits are only correlations to these two, this can tie into the idea that personal motivation and other factors can contribute to the overall success of a student. The article does, however, state that personality traits such as, agreeableness, openness to new ideas, and emotional stability does not determine if a student falls under the category thrivers or divers but instead it determines their work study habits.
But that does not mean that high school grades are good predictors.
In high school, the main priority was to do the work and achieve the best grade by any means possible. Due to this, many people didn't truly learned the material, but merely memorized in time for the next test; this enhanced the ability to breeze through busy work but allowed no room for creative thinking. Usually those with higher confidence tend to slack, believing they don't have to try; those with higher confidence also tend to be those with higher socioeconomic statuses. Furthermore, those who are well off can focus their time and effort solely on their studies whereas those who are struggling are forced to acquire a job and split their time.
So it would be a mistake to judge the students at the University of Toronto study too harshly. Although some are hobbled by their problems with procrastination and disorganization, these same students clearly have potential. They made it through high school just fine, after all, but it seems that college demands far more of one's ability to manage chaos and temptation.
This article is very circular; it does not conclude upon many ideas. This quote showcases that the singular study on the topic should be taken with a grain of salt, because it is still a very unexplored topic. This also contradicts the earlier statements of the article by saying that the biggest apparent factor is the ability for someone to manage their own temptation/distraction. These are independent traits and might or might not be affected by things like, high school grades, economic status, childhood environment. This article only speaks about one study that had one trial at one location, and according to the widely believed laws of science research, no major conclusions can be made off of it because it has not been tested with a variety of variables. Especially with fields such as psychology, it is important to test many different aspects over time. This phenomena could only be located at University of Toronto, but we have no way of knowing until this study is done with a slightly different set of variables.
Other personality traits, such as agreeableness (being kind and empathetic toward others), openness to new ideas (being imaginative and curious) or emotional stability (not being anxious or easily upset), did not appear to matter much in determining whether people were thrivers or divers. Instead, the traits related to work-study habits seemed to be the most predictive. The researchers emphasize that these are only correlations. Although they controlled for some aspects of students' backgrounds, such as the education levels of their parents, it's possible that other factors are responsible as well
Group: One main difference between a thriver and a diver is the study skills and habits they had in high school. Thrivers try to focus more on understanding the concept, creating good study habits and organization skills. Divers mostly focus on passing, memorizing only the necessary information the day before the test. Divers probably never developed good study habits or organization skills in high school, so once they reached college, they struggled with understanding the material and dedicating time to study. The more people study and the more prepared they are, the more eager they are to learn new concepts faster. It's all about wanting to succeed in school. A positive attitude helps students learn more, as well. There are, of course, many things that are accounted for when assessing and predicting success. People are all different and are motivated differently. There are things that happen that can change the person and their goals. Other than study habits, it depends on the person's ambitions and how bad they want to be educationally successful. How ambitious they are depends on many factors such as mindset, their background/ where they come from, grit, their goals, and many more.
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They focused on two kinds of students. The "thrivers" were those who did much better in college than their high school grades would have predicted. The "divers" were those who did much worse.
This is an interesting quote because it shows how personality and traits of a person actually affects the potential of their effort into college courses. A student's personality plays an important role in how they do in college or academics because whether they are enthusiastic or depressed will show in their study habits as well as test scores. When it comes to academics, many people will think it may come natural rather than utilizing the cognitive skills, which is believed to be a skill that applies. However, cognition is an important asset - there is more that contributes into this criteria of education. Although, what draws the line to being fully considered as a thriver student or a diver student. Can someone(a student)be considered both?
For instance, the study found some evidence that divers were more likely to spend time working outside jobs during the school year, which hints at financial stress as a complicating circumstance in their lives.
When people start college, they not only start another level of education, but a step into the actual world as well. Parents sometimes don't financially help their children anymore because they're considered adults at this point. Most students never needed to support themselves, so on top of school, jobs, living on their own, this could be a bit of a culture shock for them, which could be overwhelming, extremely stressful, and cause their school work to plummet.
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To me, these are lame ideas. I mean, fine. But what about looking at the institutional barriers that contribute to students failing out? What about dealing with the real costs of college to relieve pressure on students who have to work long hours on top of studying? This article seems to blame students for not doing well. In some cases, I get that-- but in others, students struggling with economic pressures, mental illness, addiction, racism, transfer bureaucracies, and stale curricula shouldn't really shoulder all of the blame.
impulsive choice is often the more rational choice in the context of their lives.
If a kid doesn't have access to enough food or to any fun food, I bet that kid eats a marshmallow. And they would be smart to eat it.
students who come from stressful, low-income environments might have a particularly hard time developing gritty characteristics.
I doubt "grit" is something anyone is born with. So how does it emerge in some people and not others, and why doesn't this article seem to care about the social and economic forces that shape students?
hints at financial stress as a complicating circumstance in their lives.
Yes, I think that the study seems to totally ignore all of the factors that students face. By looking at "personality" traits, it seems to forget that institutions and socioeconomic reality affect how students perform.
Standardized test scores factor in, as does socioeconomic status
Seems weird to name these two things as if they are equivalent. The first is a metric while the second is a characteristic. In other words, test scores aren't a thing on their own, but they are a reflection of many things, one of which is actually socioeconomic status...
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I love Bob's Burgers, always have. This television show captures a very realistic depiction of humanity in a very funny and sometimes heartwarming way. The characters are good people, but they make plenty of mistakes and regularly display the kinds of flaws that a real person has. Like materialism and a touch of greed! This clip is of one of my favorite original songs from the show. Bob, a lower middle class fry cook, waxes poetic about the tangible life improvements he could afford if they sell a local fairground to real estate developers, even though it's contrary to the wishes of his children. The truth is, nice things are nice…
Now that Halloween is over, the season materialism is upon us! I definitely participate in this for better or for worse. I often have to remind myself that it isn't the stuff we own, but how we make others feel that they remember. One loophole in guilt free shopping is gift giving. Personally, I love buying things for others and seeing their reactions (I will be doing a comprehensive holiday gift guide post soon). So if you need to get your shopping itch scratched, my suggestion is to focus on other people as opposed to just yourself. If you do shop for yourself, which is totally okay (so I tell myself every time my wallet opens), we need to at the very least recognize that a new cashmere sweater is nice and feels great, but it doesn't make you a better or worse person! Keeping up with the Jones' is a real affliction and my own goal is to remember that owning something in order to compete with others takes the joy out of owning it anyway.
Speaking of gifts, the best gift I've received in a long time was this from my little "nieces", which they generously purchased using a gift certificate they won in a contest. It was so touching! Let's all make that the goal this year. When gift giving or purchasing, let's infuse more meaning behind it, deal?
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Tomasz Zbroja made a strong impression on his FIA European Rally Championship when he placed fourth in the highly competitive ERC3 category on PZM 76th Rally Poland.
Zbroja, the Polish championship 2WD frontrunner, was heading for third in class in his GO+Cars GO+Eauto Rally Team Citroën DS3 R3T when a puncture on the penultimate stage dropped him to fourth in the final classification.
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Since completing her masters degree in 2011 Kerris Cooper has been working as a researcher at the LSE. First as a qualitative analyst on the Reading the Riots research project with Professor Tim Newburn and the Guardian newspaper, and then as a researcher at CASE with Dr Kitty Stewart. Her work at CASE has focused on the effect of income on children's and adults' outcomes across a range of different domains, including mental and physical health, education and relationships.
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The National Living Wage and falling earnings inequality
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Kerris Cooper and Abigail McKnight
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Physical safety and Security: Policies, spending and outcomes 2015-2020
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Kerris Cooper and Nicola Lacey
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What does Brexit mean for social policy in the UK? An exploration of the potential consequences of the 2016 referendum for public services, inequalities and social rights
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Kitty Stewart, Kerris Cooper and Isabel Shutes
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City-region devolution in England
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19 June 2018
Kerris Cooper and Abigail McKnight
A summary of the output of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion: The work programme of the Centre includes monitoring social spending, policies and outcomes in the UK, international comparisons of poverty and of t... Read more...
Does money in adulthood affect adult outcomes?
09 December 2015
Kerris Cooper and Kitty Stewart
There is ample evidence that adults with lower incomes tend to have worse outcomes including worse health, lower life expectancy and lower subjective wellbeing than individuals with more. But is money in adulthood itself... Read more...
Does money affect children's outcomes?
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Kerris Cooper and Kitty Stewart
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Game of Thrones prequel adds new cast and director
HBO has found their director for the pilot of the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel as Brit S.J. Clarkson has been added to the project, as well as eight new cast members!
If like me, you're super excited for the last season of Game of Thrones but also don't want it to end, then fear not, as this is the next project from George R.R. Martin as he teams up with Kingsman screenwriter Goldman. The prequel will be set thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones in the era known as the "Age of Heroes."
Clarkson has directed a number of television show episodes including Jessica Jones, The Defenders, Life on Mars and Orange is the New Black.
The newly-announced series regulars include Naomi Ackie (Yardie), Denise Gough (Colette), Jamie Campbell Bower (Twilight & Mortal Instruments), Sheila Atim (Twelfth Night), Ivanno Jeremiah (Humans & Black Mirror), Georgie Henley (The Chronicles of Narnia), Alex Sharp (To the Bone) and Toby Regbo (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald). They'll join previously announced cast members Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse.
Here's the plot synopsis: "the drama chronicles the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: from the horrifying secrets of Westeros' history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend … it's not the story we think we know."
Jane Goodman will serve as showrunner and will executive produce alongside Martin, James Farrel, Jim Danger Gray, Vince Gerardis and Daniel Zelman. Chris Symes is co-executive producer.
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text: Simon82895 Posted April 23, 2008 Simon, age 48 from Central New Jersey. A few years ago I made a lame attempt at quitting smoking. To keep my hands busy I learned to crochet and knit. The quitting smoking has been off and on for the most part, actually downright diffucult. I got sober back in August of 1995 hence my username. The date I quit drinking. In my area I am known as that guy that crochets at AA meetings. At least I'm not known as the guy who doesn't remember what he did the night before anymore. I came upon this forum doing a goolge for crochet forums and like what I see. I will try to take pictures of some of the stuff I've made and post them. I suck at reading patterns but I'm still learning. I learned how to make a granny square recently and am going nuts with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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