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Florent Roques-Boizel represents the sixth generation of the Boizel family involved in the champagne business. He and his brother Lionel succeeded their parents Evelyne and Christophe at the helm of the house in 2019.
A charming, serene and joyful man, he lives his passion–champagne making–as the natural expression of his family, which is the heart, soul, and engine of Boizel. He explains how for them champagne is all about balance, and creaminess, the distinctive features of all their cuvées.
Boizel is still managed by the founding family. How is its identity reflected in your house?
Our family members are in direct control of the whole production process and handle the relations with our suppliers, which is a very important part of our job. We have six hectares of vineyard, and we work with winegrowers who have been supplying us grapes for decades and several generations.
The small size of our team allows us to have direct relations with our customers since most of our sales are B2C. And consumers today are looking for this connection and genuineness. We attract people who seek sincerity in wine, who understand that our house is not just a brand but a family. Our job is our passion and part of our family life, of our common project of work and life.
We attract people who seek sincerity in wine, who understand that our house is not just a brand but a family.
How do you define the style of Boizel champagnes?
The keywords for Brut Réserve, which best embodies our style, are balance and elegance. We don't want one element to dominate the others. And in the description of our style, two adjectives often stand out: creamy and smooth. At the time of tasting, the wine must be very harmonious, creamy, from the nose to the palate until the finish.
In the description of our style, two adjectives often stand out: creamy and smooth.
Brut Réserve was recently awarded 97 points by Decanter Magazine. Tell us about the composition of this cuvée.
Brut Réserve is built mainly around pinot noirs (55%) with structure and length. Chardonnays are also very present (30%) because there needs to be power but also elegance. The meuniers (15%) bring roundness and suppleness.
The main supply area is around Épernay, in the Côte des Blancs and particularly Chouilly, Avize, and Vertus for the chardonnays. Then the Marne Valley, in particular Cumières, Damery, Venteuil, and Passy-Grigny, for the meuniers. The pinots noirs come from the Montagne de Reims, mainly from the northern part between Mailly and Verzenay. It is the grape variety that we use the most in our blends. We also use a very small portion of pinots from the Aube where we have a vineyard in Les Riceys, where a large portion of the red wines that we use in our rosé champagnes come from.
What about reserve wines?
We like to use a high proportion of reserve wines in our blends, but we do not collect old wines. We keep them for two, three, sometimes four years to keep them very fresh. So in the current Brut Réserve, the base wines (2015) are accompanied by 30% of reserve wines from the two previous years (2014 and 2013). They are fermented in stainless steel vats, but from 2018 we include a small portion (2.5%) of reserve wines refined in oak casks.
Why the introduction of oak casks in your winery?
Oak brings a little more depth to the wine, texture, presence in the mouth, but without any change in the aromatic profile. To avoid woody notes, we carry out the first fermentation of second press juices in these casks for wines that we will not use since we only use first press juices in our champagnes.
We only use first press juices in our champagnes.
In casks we do part of the first fermentation and then at the time of bottling we put reserve wines in them for a few months until the next harvest. We also keep in oak blends of Brut Réserve from previous years to integrate them in the following years. This is relatively new at Boizel and allows us to keep on refining our style with small touches. But we also keep reserve wines separated as much as possible until blending, sometimes by combining similar crus, like Avize with Choully for example.
What is your approach to assemblage?
Assemblage is at the heart of our range of wines because we are convinced that the best champagnes are obtained by blending. The keywords when creating our blends are balance, finesse, elegance, harmony, with consistency between the nose and the mouth.
For this we always do blind tastings of the still wines, knowing only the grape variety, without differentiating between our vineyards and those of our partners, and without looking at the crus of origin because we do not want to be influenced by preconceptions, on grands crus for example.
We always do blind tastings of the still wines because we do not want to be influenced by preconceptions, on grands crus for example.
A current trend is that of mono-cru champagnes, without blending, which are pure expressions of their terroir. What's your opinion on these wines?
For me, terroir is the combination of soil, climate, and man. We cannot express just a place as the man is part of the wine with his choices in viticulture practices.
In the cellar, we respect what nature gives us, but human work has an impact; you can have a great vineyard and make bad wine. We use wines from different crus with different expressions, and our work makes them an interpretation of these crus. Champagne is always an author's interpretation, otherwise all champagnes would taste the same.
Blended champagne will always be more complete than non-blended, although in some years you can produce extraordinary wines from a single cru, but it's like a soloist versus an orchestra. Mono-cru champagnes are also very interesting in that they allow consumers to learn about specific crus.
Blended champagne will always be more complete than non-blended, although in some years you can produce extraordinary wines from a single cru, but it's like a soloist versus an orchestra.
We are experimenting in this direction to produce wines from our historic vineyards and crus. We have just bottled them [in 2020] but they will remain stylistic exercises to show our diversity and highlight our best parcels.
Brut Réserve remains our most important wine, and the most difficult and challenging to make. Consumers discover us with this champagne and are increasingly curious about the wines that compose it, their origin, their aging, and so on.
Your range of wines includes Ultime Extra Brut, which is actually a Brut Nature. What is your approach to dosage?
The balance of the wine is our priority and dictates all our decisions. Brut Réserve receives a dosage of around 8 g / l after a minimum of three years of aging in the bottle (the current 2015 blend was disgorged in 2019). Then we keep it after disgorging for at least six months and the ideal tasting time is perhaps between 12 and 18 months after disgorgement. But nothing prevents this champagne from aging longer. I see no need to reduce its dosage. Thirty or 40 years ago, beautiful vintage champagnes received a dosage at 12 or even 15 g / l and today they are sumptuous.
But we also wanted to include in our range a champagne without any dosage, while leaving us the option to add a very low dosage in years when it would be necessary to maintain the balance of the wine. In fact, in 10 years, this champagne has never needed dosage, also thanks to the use of a specific blend which is not the same as Brut Réserve, with a strict upstream selection for its long aging, which is six years minimum before disgorgement (current base is 2012, reserve wines are from 2009 and 2010).
The number of houses producing organic champagnes is small but is increasing. Will you do one?
Organic viticulture is a major subject nowadays, not only for consumers but for producers, to increase the quality of grapes and wines.
Champagne has always been the leader in the production of sparkling wines and we must also remain leaders in viticulture and things are moving very quickly in this direction. But there are major difficulties linked to our climate. We always strive to make the best wine possible and most years in our region this is not achievable with 100% organic practices. For example, the quantities of molecules that we use today against mildew are tiny compared to the past, but they can save a harvest. So I don't think that all of Champagne will be able to convert to organic viticulture but yes to more conscious and natural viticulture and in a few years we will have stopped using herbicides.
I don't think that all of Champagne will be able to convert to organic viticulture but yes to more conscious and natural viticulture.
At Boizel, therefore, we do not seek to produce a certified organic champagne but rather to be more reasonable in the amounts of treatments we use in our vineyards and those of our partners. It is much better that the whole Champagne region implements a more natural viticulture rather than a very small part of it is certified organic.
Champagne is under the increasing competition of other quality sparkling wines. How do you feel about the future of Champagne?
Champagne is one of the three most famous French words in the world. It is a product that symbolizes joy and celebration around the world, a tool that participates in moments of happiness and conviviality.
We, therefore, have a great chance but also a great responsibility to continue to defend the appellation, move it forward by seducing new generations, and developing the appetite for champagne in other parts of the world.
What does the word champagne means to you?
Elegance, sophistication, history, family, terroir, all together.
Champagne is elegance, sophistication, history, family, terroir, all together.
How would life be without champagne?
It would be a little less fun.
Do you drink champagne every day?
It's rare that I don't drink it 🙂


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Jeri Cartwright is Still Finding Fascinating Stories to Tell
by Natalie Hollingshead
UtahPulse.com 09/28/2008
At least a handful of names have been given to public relations practitioners throughout the history of the profession. Among the most notable (or perhaps notorious) are spokesperson, publicist, spinmeister and flak.
Although Jeri Cartwright, president of Cartwright Communications, has been in the industry long enough to recognize all those labels, she doesn't claim any as her own. "I consider myself a story broker," Cartwright said. "A story teller, a story gatherer, a story hunter — something like that."
The PR veteran's self-imposed titles aren't traditional, but neither is the way she runs her media relations firm.
"We usually do things completely different than the way they are being done in other PR shops," said Cartwright, winner of two Golden Spike awards for excellence in public relations. "We are very strategic. We pick and choose the clients we want, and we don't take on everyone. We don't fit with everyone."
Cartwright founded her firm in 1996 after a decade-long career in broadcast news. She worked as the evening anchor and reporter at KOLD TV (a CBS affiliate) in Tucson, Arizona, and as anchor, reporter and producer at KUTV (another CBS affiliate) in Salt Lake City.
The Utah native says she loved the creativity and excitement of broadcast news but decided to leave the profession after a 10-year career because of the stressful, 24-hour on-call environment.
"I'd say the biggest part of the decision was the burnout in broadcast television at the time," she said. "I started noticing that people in newsrooms, their families didn't get to see them. There were a lot of divorces happening, and I was being asked to do some things that I didn't feel right about."
Cartwright and her husband, at the time a radio disc jockey, decided to make career changes together and seized the opportunity to move back to the Beehive State. The public relations field was a natural choice for the businesswoman, given her skill set.
"It is just one heartbeat away from being in the media," she said. "In broadcast, I loved finding those unique stories, editing them, writing them up. I didn't want to get away from that. It was so creative."
By working in media relations, Cartwright still gets to be a reporter of sorts. Instead of working for big media, she is hired by clients to go into their companies and sniff out stories that people would like to read or watch. Cartwright looks for information about the company, but also searches for human interest stories that serve the greater good.
"Now, I find all of the great stories about my clients. I take them to a reporter, the reporter gets excited, I give them all of the information and then I get to walk away and they have to meet the deadline. I still get the jolt of creativity and excitement that I got in the newsroom but without the stress of the deadlines," she said.
She also uses her creativity to set her business apart from other media relations firm. Cartwright Communications is a virtual agency, with all contractors working out of their homes. Foregoing a brick-and-mortar headquarters has helped keep the company flexible and enabled Cartwright to "pick and choose" the clients that she wants.
"I've never been tempted to change it, it has been wonderful," she says.
Cartwright, who was selected in 2005 as one of "30 Women to Watch by Utah Business magazine, embraces unconventional ways of getting her clients' messages across.
In this day of e-mail and text messaging, Cartwright has been known to send a telegram. (Lest you think her antiquated, note the aforementioned telegram got immediate attention in the ABC newsroom).
When she served on the board of Salt Lake's Tracy Aviary, Cartwright helped devise an ingenious fundraising campaign to place plastic flamingos in people's yards. For a fee, the Aviary would remove the flamingos and allow you to pick the next person to get the flock.
Instead of sending out a traditional news release to announce the campaign, Cartwright had the lawns of then Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon's private residences littered with the pink birds (the gentlemen were dually warned). She then called the media to let them know of the bird attacks and "that got the fundraising started quite nicely."
"It used to be that media outlets would cover quite similarly the same story. Now, everyone is trying to have something no one else has. The broad strokes of a news release still has its place but not very often," Cartwright said. "The best stories are cultivated and thought about and put in a nice little basket and given to the reporter we think would like it best.
"It's more successful because we don't play favorites with reporters, we see which reporters like what types of stories and we go to the right ones."
Cartwright helped host the NBA All-Star Game and the U.S. Olympic Committee's Nagano Olympics media briefing event. One day prior to the start of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Cartwright helped Reebok host its annual Human Rights Awards at the city's Capitol Theatre. Desmond Tutu and Robert Redford presented at the awards, which Cartwright says were a highlight of her 12-year career.
"It was really empowering" to the young people who attended, Cartwright said. "I loved every minute of it."
Cartwright views herself as a resource for reporters, as well as an informant for her clients. Every morning, she scans hundreds of news clippings through an online service that includes major newspapers and blogs. Cartwright identifies the issues of the day both locally and nationally, then sends out the coverage to her clients via e-mail. If the issues have any tie-ins to the companies she represents "we'll start discussing if we should have a voice in it." She also monitors editorial calendars for dozens of publications, and subscribes to numerous online newsletters.
Cartwright and her contractors have been seriously monitoring online publications for the past several years, and the businesswoman has been experimenting with social media as much as possible, she says. Cartwright maintains two blogs: Media Relations and Executive Gems.
"Social media is the new frontier," she said. "I love it. I am concerned, though, because I have become addicted. I can't seem to stay away from the computer. The information comes at you so fast and furious, and it is so exciting to know something almost the moment it happens."
Article originally appeared at UtahPulse.com.

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Four Days to the Election, Netanyahu's Last-minute Surge Hinges on Millennial Apathy
His victory hangs on the fates of racist Otzma and leftist Labor - and on right-wingers coming out in droves while leftists go to the beach
Let us stipulate from the outset that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going to win Tuesday's election. This is conventional wisdom and the safest bet. It is based on extensive experience: If the race is close in the polls, you can usually wager your house that Netanyahu will emerge victorious.
This is doubly true for the September 17 ballot, because the almighty "trend" is going Netanyahu's way. He is inching ever closer to his coveted 61 member majority in the Knesset, one that would grant him immunity from prosecution in exchange for harsh right-wing policies that are likely to inflame the territories, alienate Israel's Arab majority, undermine Israeli democracy and widen the gap, perhaps irreversibly, between Israel and liberals, in general, and between Israel and American Jews, in particular.
>> Read more: Israelis vs. the Jews: The real voters who will decide Netanyahu's fate | Analysis ■ The nasty, racist campaign that will go down in Israel's history ■ The Israeli left is talking about Palestinians only in English | Opinion
The fate of two parties will determine whether Netanyahu will reach his target of 61 and possibly exceed it dramatically. The first is Otzma Yehudit, the Kahanist right wing party, which was hitherto given only a slim chance of passing the 3.25 percent threshold. But the party has been bolstered by Netanyahu's legitimization in advance of the previous April 9 election and by basking in the spotlight directed at it by both Netanyahu's Likud and Ayelet Shaked's Yamina, which tried to persuade prospective Otzma supporters that they'd be wasting their votes. The tactic has obviously backfired.
In addition to its own hard nucleus of die-hard Kahanists, in recent weeks Otzma has picked up additional support from disappointed fans of Moshe Feiglin, the libertarian radical right-winger who left the race after signing a deal with Netanyahu; from disappointed admirers of Netanyahu himself, who were taken aback by the video of Netanyahu being rushed off the stage in the face of a Gaza rocket attack this week and came to the conclusion that their "weak" prime minister needs to be bolstered from the far right; and by Shas supporters who share the party's odious right wing views but were hitherto fearful that it would fail to pass the threshold.
If Otzma does indeed pass the threshold and gain four seats in the upcoming 22nd Knesset, Netanyahu could come close to his 61-seat majority and possibly even surpass it. His win, however, could turn into a landslide if it is Labor, the second of the two pivotal parties, that fails to pass the threshold. The party has been hovering precipitously close to the 3.25 percent barrier and there is increasing concern that if center-left participation rates are significantly lower than in traditionally right-wing enclaves, Labor will falter and fall.
In such a scenario, Netanyahu will easily pick up his "Get out of jail free" card. He will also garner an unprecedented mandate, magnified by his ability to overcome his numerous handicaps, allowing him to act on his myriad grievances against the so-called "elites" and to have his way with Israeli democracy, media and the rule of law.
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Four days before Israelis head to the polls, voter participation is the name of the game, the unknown factor that could make a Netanyahu victory a virtual slam-dunk – or confound conventional wisdom and common expectations in both political camps. In the waning days of the campaign, the parties' main focus is thus on getting out the vote.
Netanyahu's right-wing bloc has a built-in advantage. In two of its most dependable electorates – ultra-Orthodox and settlement-supporting religious nationalists – voter participation traditionally reaches close to 90 percent. Given that both communities have been led to believe that losing the election would lead to disaster – the ultra-Orthodox are spooked by their newly militant adversary Avigdor Lieberman and the settlers by the prospect of a "leftist" government that would sell them out to the Palestinians – they are widely expected to rush to the polls in droves.
The sense of existential threat should be even more acute for Israel's Arab minority, which has served as cannon fodder for the right-wing's arguably racist campaign against the dangers of a "leftist" government supported by perfidious Arabs. Contrary to religious Jews, however, the response of many Israeli Arabs isn't to make their mark by voting but to boycott the election altogether. In the April 9 ballot the Arab participation dipped below 50 percent and it's anyone's guess whether the number will remain about the same or even go down on Tuesday, lifting Netanyahu's chances of victory, or whether the Arabs will surprise everyone with a last minute surge that could bolster the prospects of his opponents.
But the most critical question is the participation rate of everyone else, i.e. secular and traditional Israeli Jews. The common assumption, possibly based on preconceived notions, is that younger liberal secular Jews, especially millenials, who mainly reside in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, will vote in far lower numbers. Hardly a day goes without a primetime interview with a latte-sipping, quinoa-consuming Tel Aviv beachgoer who says all politicians are the same and voting isn't worth the effort.
The only caveat to the assumption that center-left voters are more likely to stay home is the fact that it is widely shared. This has led parties from Benny Gantz's Kahol Lavan and leftwards to gear their final campaign messages to drumming up voter participation. It has also sparked a spontaneous grassroots campaign on social media by leftist voters beseeching their reluctant friends and relatives to come out and vote nonetheless, lest they be branded turncoats and traitors.
Pollsters and analysts concede, however, that they are having a hard time deciphering the voting intentions not only of left-leaning millenials but of non-Orthodox Israelis in general, including the masses of so-called "traditional voters," mainly but far from exclusively of North African voters, who are the mainframe of Likud support. There are numerous indications that this bloc is suffering from voter fatigue, general disillusionment with politics and a growing fear of the power that would be wielded by the coercive Orthodox in any narrow-right coalition headed by Netanyahu.
This is what is keeping the prime minister up at night: That despite pulling out all the stops and trying to inflame his "base" with blatantly racist campaign messages, too many traditional Likud voters, in cities such as Bat Yam and Be'er Sheva, simply won't be bothered. They'll take to the parks to mark the Election Day vacation, feast on the offerings of the Israeli barbecue dubbed "mangal" and then go home to sleep it off rather than head for the polls. Worse, they'll vote for his nemesis, Avigdor Lieberman.
Netanyahu is widely expected to deploy one of his staple inflammatory provocations on Election Day, a la his 2015 "Arabs flocking to the polls," in order to snap his voters out of their lethargy and corral to the voting booths. There is already widespread apprehension that these elections could be marred by gangs of roaming right-wing ruffians who will spark mayhem in the polling places, especially in the Arab sector, in order to alarm Likud voters that Netanyahu's warning against the Arabs and left "stealing the election" is coming true.
All of which means that it ain't over till its over. Netanyahu may seem like he's heading for certain victory but a potentially catastrophic defeat is hardly out of the question either.
Thus, the election will apparently be decided by those who feel a greater danger to their continued happiness and wellbeing. Objectively speaking, it is the left that faces the greater risk. Ironically, though, it is the right that feels more victimized. Which means that come what may, when election results start coming on Tuesday night, everyone will be biting their nails, and Netanyahu, whose very freedom depends on the election results, most of all.


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It has been 18 months since we launched our first job board developed using Wix Editor elements and Corvid which was known as Wix Code at that time. Ever since then we have been approached by several entrepreneurs and businesses with the goal of developing a job board for their business. In this process, we gained valuable information and insight on how the online recruitment process works, what are the needs of a recruiter versus the needs of an applicant. This vastly helped us in developing what we consider is the best job board custom developed using Corvid on Wix.com yet.
A custom developed job board for your own business comes with its own advantages. You can host it under your brand name using it directly on your website such as mysite.com/jobs or host it under a sub-domain jobs.mysite.com which not only saves a monthly subscription to a third party recruitment platform but it also boosts your own brand at the same time.
Crypto Jobs Base, is what we have named the engine (source code) developed by us that powers wix's biggest job board.
At its core, it is a Multi-recruiter platform developed on a monthly paid membership business model. Recruiters can sign up to create their own employer's profile by selecting any one of the three available paid plans. Each paid plan will give the recruiter access to different features. For demonstration purposes we have a total of 3 plans.
- Basic: This plan allows you to post up-to 4 jobs at any given time
- Pro: This plan allows you to post unlimited jobs.
- Enterprise: This plan allows you to post unlimited jobs and gives you access to the talent's database where you can see profiles of registered job seekers, their experience, contact details, skills and you can also shortlist candidates who are saved to your dashboard to view later.
Without taking too much time to dive into details we would like to showcase the Top 3 Features of this job board engine.
Ability For Recruiter To Post & Promote
After a recruiter has registered to the job board they can start posting jobs. The best part, it doesn't end there. The recruiter can choose to promote their job which makes it appear on the top of the main job board by paying a daily fee. This means an additional source of revenue for the owner of the job board. The recruiter can also choose to promote their own profile which will appear on the homepage of the website itself. The visitors can click on the recruiter card on the homepage to view their profile and see if any open job is available or not.
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From jobs expiring once their set deadline has passed, to the expiry of the promoted status once the number of days paid for is over. Everything is automated so that as the owner of a business you can concentrate on administrative and marketing tasks without worrying about technical details.
Not only this, recruiters can manage their own billing plan. If they signed up for a 'Pro' plan but need access to the features offered in the 'Enterprise' plan they can choose to upgrade with a few clicks. Same goes if they need to update their Credit Card with which they signed up. Even cancellation is just 3 clicks (literally) away from their dashboard.
Their payment receipts (PDF & Web) are automatically generated on their Billing area after each payment and they also receive an email when the charge occurs. So basically you are free to fly off to Italy and taste wines from their famous vineyards while the job board keeps bringing you a steady flow of revenue.
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Whenever a job receives an application, of-course the recruiter will get an automated notification (sms or email) but we have developed an algorithm which calculates a relevance score for each application and gives the applicant a score and places the application in a zone from one of the fours zones below.
- Red: Application not of much relevance to the job
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The relevance score is based on a number of factors such as the skills asked for in a job versus the skills of the applicant, location, experience, etc. This is an evolving algorithm and we will keep working on it and rolling out updates to each job board developed under this engine.
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Sam Staley: Sports stadium subsidies drain economy
Some Florida state legislators were miffed when state economists failed last January to rank four professional sports projects to help them decide which ones to subsidize. Their criticism is misplaced, and in fact puts state employees in a professionally compromising position.
In January, the legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research published a report that demonstrated the analytical futility of ranking these projects. After reviewing eight professional sports venues, staff economists concluded that these projects returned less in tax revenue than the subsidies the state doled out. For every dollar the state spent in tax incentives, the state received just 30 cents for a Return on Investment (ROI) of 0.30.
Some have claimed that this is evidence that sports stadiums have a positive impact on Florida's economy, but this is the wrong way to interpret these number. Professional sports franchises are privately owned, for-profit businesses that exist for the benefit of their owners. They are not essential public services such as schools, police or roads. The only rational justification for subsidizing for-profit businesses is because they generate tax revenue and add to the public treasury, not drain them. This occurs when a ROI is greater than 1.0.
The low return from public spending on professional sports franchises is no surprise to economists who have studied this issue for decades. Independent academic studies have consistently failed to find any economic development benefits justifying public subsidies. The reasons are pretty straightforward--dollars spent on sports events substitute for dollars spent on other entertainment within the region. Even the EDR report notes that just 10 percent of attendees at professional sports events are out-of-town visitors.
The big winners from these subsidies are the owners of the sports franchises. In a study of professional baseball teams over a 50 year period, FSU economist Christopher Clapp found that public financing of stadiums enhanced the profits of the private owners but did not improve the quality of the facility or boost team performance.
Subsidies for professional sports may have been justified in a bygone era when the state was struggling for private business investment and had few resources at its disposal. As the state was building its brand around entertainment and recreation, policymakers could rationalize subsidizing these venues if done strategically. Now, as the nation's third largest state generating economic output worth $800 million, subsidies to these businesses are difficult to justify on objective economic grounds.
Asking state economists to rank the professional sports projects perpetuates the illusion that these projects are legitimate economic development projects. They aren't. At best they represent corporate welfare. At worst, they create the perception of crony capitalism where private interests use their political connections to secure private benefits at the expense of the taxpayer.
In this case, staff economists have done a commendable job in bringing to light the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of these programs and the hollow benefits of these programs.
Samuel R. Staley is Director of the DeVoe L. Moore Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University.


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THERE ARE LESS than three weeks to go until Tough Mudder arrives in Ireland for the first time.
With that in mind, here's a suggested training schedule for the event, which takes place at Punchestown Racecourse on 4 and 5 October, from personal trainer Pat Divilly.
Training three weeks out (to be done three times over a week):
- Begin with a warm up
- 5km run to start: Go at your own pace and to be done on soft ground
- Plank and leg raises: 30 seconds of each repeated for 4 sets of each
- Five-minute circuit: One-minute squats, one-minute push ups, one-minute lunges, one-minute plank push ups, one-minute burpees
- Pull Ups: 5 sets of 5 or 3 x 60-second hold.
- Ice bath: For two minutes
- And to finish… a full body stretch and some foam rolling
For more information, visit the Pat Divilly Facebook page. To register for Tough Mudder, go here. We'll have an updated training schedule for you next week.
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Medical Requirements
Apply for a Class 2 medical certificate
To apply for a Class 2 medical certificate, you need to have a medical examination by an Aeromedical Examiner (AME). If you meet the medical requirements the AME will issue your certificate.
To book your examination, you need to make an appointment directly with an AME. Use our AME search to find one near you. An AME is a specially qualified doctor able to issue EU medical certificates to pilots. Only one EU medical certificate can be held at a time and you can only apply for a license from the aviation authority in the state that holds your medical records.
Medical history
If you are aware of any personal or family medical history you should mention it when you book your AME appointment. Your AME will then be able to tell you whether you will need to bring along any additional information or reports to the appointment.
What to take to your AME appointment
If you wear glasses or contact lenses you will need to take them and your most recent optician's report along to the examination. You will be asked to provide a sample of urine, so ideally you should arrive at the examination with a full bladder. Your AME will be able to help you with any additional individual preparations you need to make before your appointment.
What to expect at your examination
At the examination you will need to complete the medical certificate application form. This is a signed declaration containing the following:
- Facts about your medical history, including family history
- Whether you have had a medical examination before, by whom and the result
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Your AME may ask you to complete the form in advance of your appointment.
A first-time examination with an AME can take several hours. The exam consists of two (2) parts, a medical and an assessment of your mental health.
The medical examination will contain some or all the following:
- Medical history
- Eyesight
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- Hearing
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Lung function tests
- Urine test
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A medical certificate can be issued by your AME on the same day as the examination if all the requirements are met. If the requirements are not met or further investigations are necessary then a decision on your fitness for a medical certificate will take longer.
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WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Group Kaitu, LLC and Darkside Productions, Inc. v. Savy Women, Inc.
Case No. D2005-0675
1. The Parties
The Complainants are Group Kaitu, LLC and Darkside Productions, Inc., Oakland, California, United States of America (collectively, "Complainants"), represented by Gavin Law Offices, PLC, United States of America.
The Respondent is Savy Women, Inc., Cathedral City, California, United States of America.
2. The Domain Names and Registrar
The disputed domain names <eros-carolinas.com>, <eros-honolulu.com>, <eros-international.com>, <eros-lingerie.com>, <eros-memphis.com>, <eros-monterey.com>, <eros-pismobeach.com>, <eros-riverside.com>, <eros-temecula.com>, <eros-temecula.net> (the "Domain Names") are registered with Go Daddy Software.
3. Procedural History
The Complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") on June 24, 2005. On June 27, 2005, the Center transmitted by email to Go Daddy Software a request for registrar verification in connection with the Domain Names at issue. On June 27, 2005, Go Daddy Software transmitted by email to the Center its verification response confirming that the Respondent is listed as the registrant and providing the contact details for the administrative and technical contact. The Center verified that the Complaint satisfied the formal requirements of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Policy"), the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Rules"), and the WIPO Supplemental Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Supplemental Rules").
In accordance with the Rules, paragraphs 2(a) and 4(a), the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the proceedings commenced on July 4, 2005. In accordance with the Rules, paragraph 5(a), the due date for Response was July 24, 2005. The Respondent did not submit any response. Accordingly, the Center notified the Respondent's default on August 5, 2005.
The Center appointed Harrie R. Samaras as the sole panelist in this matter on August 17, 2005. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with the Rules, paragraph 7.
4. Factual Background
Complainants are two related entities based in Oakland, California, which between them own (KAITU) and/or use under license the following marks and domain names (collectively, "the Marks"):
EROS GUIDE (U.S. Registration No. 2,549,369) (registered March 19, 2002) (claiming a date of first use in commerce of August, 1997), for dissemination of advertising for the goods and services of others via the global computer network;
EROS (U.S. Registration No. 2,793,831) (registered December 16, 2003) (claiming date of first use in commerce of August, 1997), for an online portal linked to other related and unrelated Web sites in the field of adult-themed services and entertainment; and
EROS (U.S. Registration No. 2,794,843) (registered December 16, 2003) (claiming a date of first use in commerce of November 2002) for providing dissemination of advertising for the goods and services of others via the global computer network; providing online database, directory; and search engine services to facilitate access to adult-themed products and services via the global computer network; providing online shopping service featuring the retail and wholesale distribution of adult-themed products and services via the global computer network.
Complainants claim that the EROS GUIDE and EROS marks are internationally known marks in the field of providing Internet guides or directories to adult entertainers and related adult-themed goods and services. And they further claim that millions of dollars have been invested to publicize and use those Marks.
Furthermore, in providing geographically focused online directories of services providers, Kaitu owns and licenses to Darkside domain names predominantly featuring "eros" modified by a geographic location. Currently, Kaitu owns well over 2,200 of such domain names containing the EROS mark, some of which date back to as early as 1994. Each such domain name is the Internet address for and directs users to a Web site which features information relating to, inter alia, Darkside's guides and links to providers of adult-themed services who are physically located in the particular geographic region and city referenced in the domain name. For example, <eros-miami.com> resolves to a Web site that is "the ultimate guide to Miami erotic entertainment." Since registering their domain names, Complainants have continuously operated their business from them.
Since 1997, Darkside has expanded its product and service offerings under the EROS brand to include the online sale of various adult-themed products such as lingerie, videos, toys, contraceptives, herbal supplements, and gag gifts, all as evidenced by its U.S. Registration No. 2,794,843 (see above). Through its various EROS and EROS GUIDE Web sites, Darkside now also offers an online magazine, online adult classified advertisements, and an online adult superstore selling various products.
Complainants' registered marks and domain names will be collectively referred to as "the Marks and domain names."
Respondent registered the Domain Names in February 2004.
5. Parties' Contentions
A. Complainant
The Respondent's Domain Names are identical and/or confusingly similar to various trademarks in which the Complainants have rights. The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the Domain Names. The Domain Names were registered and are being used in bad faith.
B. Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainants' contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
Where a party fails to present evidence in its control, the panel may draw adverse inferences regarding those facts. Mary-Lynn Mondich and American Vintage Wine Biscuits, Inc. v. Shane Brown, doing business as Big Daddy's Antiques, WIPO Case No. D2000-0004 (February 16, 2000). Insofar as Respondent has defaulted, it is therefore appropriate to accept the facts asserted by Complainants and to draw adverse inferences of fact against Respondent. Nonetheless, paragraph 4(a) of the Policy requires that the Complainants must prove each of the following three elements to obtain an order that the Domain Names should be cancelled or transferred:
(i) the domain name registered by the Respondent is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights; and
(ii) the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name; and
(iii) the domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
Complainants have established rights in the Marks and domain names both from actual use and registration on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Those registrations are entitled to a presumption of validity, which Respondent has not rebutted. Spencer Douglass, MGA v. Bail Yes Bonding, WIPO Case No. D2004-0261 (June 1, 2004); Olymp Bezner GmbH & Co. KG v. Olympus Access Service, WIPO Case No. D2003-0958 (February 17, 2003); Backstreet Productions, Inc. v. John Zuccarini, CupcakeParty, Cupcake Real Video, Cupcake-Show and Cupcakes-First Patrol, WIPO Case No. D2001-0654 (August 24, 2001).
Regarding confusing similarity, it is well settled that the use of lower case letter format and the addition of the gTLD ".com" are not significant in determining whether the Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to the mark at issue. CBS Broadcasting Inc. v. Worldwide Webs, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2000-0834 (September 4, 2000). The only difference between nine of the Domain Names and the Marks is Respondent's addition of a non-distinctive geographic identifier to the EROS mark. See Darkside Productions Inc & Group Kaitu, LLC v. Eros International Corporation, WIPO Case No. D2003-0065 (March 10, 2003) (finding competitor's registration and use of various geographically modified versions of EROS to have been confusingly similar to Complainants Marks); see also Yahoo! Inc. v. Eitan Zviely, et al., WIPO Case No. D2000-0273 (June 14, 2000) (finding that the combination of Complainant's mark YAHOO with a number of generic words such as city names or single and two letter abbreviations for country names, gave rise to a domain name which was confusingly similar to the registered mark of the Complainant). The confusing similarity extends to the parties domain names as well (Darkside owns <eros-carolina.com>; Respondent is holding <eros-carolinas.com>). Moreover, Respondent has added to the confusion here because in registering nine Domain Names with geographic locations, Respondent copied Complainants' business theme of using geographic identifiers alongside the EROS mark.
The only difference between the Domain Name <eros-lingerie.com> and the EROS mark consists of Respondent's addition of the generic term "lingerie" to the EROS mark. It is well settled that the mere addition of a common word to a well-known trademark causes confusion to a substantial percentage of Internet users. See Geoffrey, Inc. v. Alexandras, National Arbitration Forum (NAF) Case No. FA99064 (October 2, 2001)(<sex-toysrus.com> confusingly similar to TOYS 'R US); and Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG v. Gary Charles Brown, a k a Gary Brown, a k a Charlie Brown, a k a Gary Charlie Brown, WIPO Case No. D2001-0919 (September 15, 2001) (<porscheimporter.com> and <porscheimporters.com> confusingly similar to PORSCHE). Furthermore, as noted above, insofar as Darkside sells lingerie online under its EROS mark and Kaitu owns a federal registration for the EROS mark for such goods, confusion is likely.
For the foregoing reasons, the Panel finds that Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i) has been satisfied.
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
Kaitu has never granted Respondent any rights to Complainants' Marks and domain names. Insofar as Complainants have made a prima facie showing that Respondent lacks rights to the Domain Names (Spencer Douglass, MGA v. Bail Yes Bonding, WIPO Case No. D2004-0261 (June 1, 2004)), this shifts the burden to Respondent to show by concrete evidence that it has rights or legitimate interests in the Domain Names. See, e.g., Document Technologies, Inc. v. International Electronic Communications Inc., WIPO Case No. D2000-0270 (June 6, 2000). Pursuant to paragraph 4(c) of the Policy, Respondent may satisfy its burden by demonstrating any of the following: (i) before any notice of the dispute, Respondent's use of, or demonstrable preparations to use, the domain name or a name corresponding to the domain name in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services; or (ii) Respondent (as an individual, business, or other organization) has been commonly known by the domain name, even if it has acquired no trademark or service mark rights; or (iii) Respondent is making a legitimate noncommercial or fair use of the domain name, without intent for commercial gain to misleadingly divert consumers or to tarnish the trademark or service mark at issue. Respondent has failed to provide the Panel with evidence to demonstrate any rights or legitimate interests in the Domain Names. The only evidence of record indicates otherwise.
It is undisputed that Respondent is not generally known by any of the Domain Names. Respondent registered the Domain Names in February 2004, long after Complainants acquired rights in the Marks. The only evidence of record indicates that Respondent is neither using the Domain Names in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services, nor is Respondent making a legitimate non-commercial or fair use of such names. Since registering the ten Domain Names over eighteen months ago, there is no evidence that Respondent has used any of them in connection with an active Web site. Rather, each of the Domain Names resolves to a holding page parked through the GoDaddy.com registrar which advertises GoDaddy's products and services. Such use is not a bona fide use of the Domain Names. DigiPoll Ltd. v. Raj Kumar, WIPO Case No. D2004-0939 (February 3, 2005); Red Nacional De Los Ferrocarriles Espanoles v. Ox90, WIPO Case No. D2001-0981 (November 21, 2001); Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. v. Polanski, WIPO Case No. D2001-0959 (September 21, 2001).
For the foregoing reasons, the Panel finds that Policy, paragraph 4(a)(ii) has been satisfied.
C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith
Paragraph 4(b) of the Policy states nonexclusive circumstances which, if found, shall be evidence of the registration and use of a domain name in bad faith:
(i) circumstances indicating that the respondent has registered or has acquired the domain name primarily for the purpose of selling, renting, or otherwise transferring the domain name registration to the complainant who is the owner of the trademark or service mark or to a competitor of the complainant, for valuable consideration in excess of the respondent's documented out-of-pocket costs directly related to the domain name; or
(ii) the respondent has registered the domain name in order to prevent the owner of the trademark or service mark from reflecting the mark in a corresponding domain name, provided that the respondent have engaged in a pattern of such conduct; or
(iii) the respondent has registered the domain name primarily for the purpose of disrupting the business of a competitor; or
(iv) by using the domain name, the respondent has intentionally attempted to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to the respondent's website or other on-line location, by creating a likelihood of confusion with the complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of the respondent's website or location or of a product or service on the respondent's website or location.
Respondent has not contested Complainants' rights in or registrations of the Marks and domain names. Insofar as Respondent is a person and/or business located in the United States at the time the Domain Names were registered, it was on notice of Complainants' rights and registrations regarding the Marks. See Bloomberg L.P. v. Boo Design Services a/k/a BNY Bulletin Board, NAF Case No. FA97043 (May 17, 2001) (by legal presumption, respondent was on constructive notice of complainant's rights in the trademark comprising the domain name registered by respondent due to complainant's federal registration of trademark). Furthermore, the particular selection of the Domain Names registered indicates that when registering the Domain Names, Respondent was aware of Complainants' rights in the Marks and their use of the Marks in their business. Nine of the Domain Names use the Mark EROS plus a geographic location (e.g., <eros-honolulu.com> and <eros-carolinas.com>). As mentioned earlier, Complainants use the exact theme in promoting their business (e.g., <eros-orlando.com> and <eros-carolina.com>). Similarly, the one Domain Name registration that uses EROS without a geographic location (<eros-lingerie.com>), uses a word which describes one of the kinds of products Complainants sell under the EROS mark. And that domain name is similar to at least one of Complainants' domain names (<erosfetishwear.com>) in that both use a descriptor that indicates products sold by Complainants. Accordingly, the Panel concludes that Respondent registered the Domain Names in bad faith.
Furthermore, Respondent has used the Domain Names in bad faith. As discussed above, Respondent does not have any legitimate rights or interests in the ten Domain Names. Indeed, Respondent registered the Domain Names primarily for the purpose of selling, renting, or otherwise transferring them to Complainants or others for valuable consideration in excess of the documented out-of-pocket costs directly related to the Domain Names. It is undisputed that after receiving Complainants' cease and desist letter, Respondent did not stop using the Domain Names or transfer them, as requested by Complainants. The letter prompted follow up communications (oral and written) between Respondent and Complainants which centered on Complainants' possible purchase of one or more of the Domain Names. It is undisputed that Respondent advised that it had been offered US$50,000 by a third party to sell the <eros-carolinas.com> domain name. In an e-mail with the "subject" heading "RE:Eros Domains for Sale," Respondent commented that "my decision to contact you first was because YOU were such a gentleman on the phone when we had discussed my .com's before and as well I don't like the way the front man for the other adult site made his approach." Respondent went on to say that it does "believe in fair and decent dealing's." When Complainants hesitated to match the US$50,000 offer that Respondent allegedly received, Respondent commented that it is "…aware of the net profit a site can make once up and going [and that it] check[s] site searches dailey [sic] and know who's looking for what where and when [sic] so please don't take my easy going nature as any type of weakness or that I'm unknowledgeable…."
Whether it would be Complainants or another buyer, Respondent was looking to sell the Domain Names. The US$50,000 discussed is well in excess of any out-of-pocket costs spent by Respondent to register the single Domain Name under discussion or even the sum to register all ten. Respondent did not appear to be a stranger to the world of online adult-themed entertainment services providers. Where, as here, a Respondent knows of the renown of the Complainant's trademarks, a finding of opportunistic bad faith is in order. See Boiron S.A. v. José Antonio Paya Serer, WIPO Case No. D2001-0118 (May 2, 2001).
For the foregoing reasons, the Panel finds that Policy, paragraph 4(a)(iii) has been satisfied.
7. Decision
For all the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the Domain Names <eros-carolinas.com>, <eros-honolulu.com>, <eros-international.com>, <eros-lingerie.com>, <eros-memphis.com>, <eros-monterey.com>, <eros-pismobeach.com>, <eros-riverside.com>, <eros-temecula.com>, <eros-temecula.net> be transferred to the Complainants.
Harrie R. Samaras
Sole Panelist
Date: August 27, 2005


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Néstor V. Torres1, Eberhard O. Voit2, Carlos Glez-Alcón3, Felipe Rodriguez1
1Grupo Tecnología Bioquimíca y Control Metabólico, Departamento de Bioquintica y Biologia Molecular, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de La Laguna, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Espana.
2Department of Biometry and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425-2503, USA.
3Departamento de Estadistíca, Investigación Operativa y Computacíon. Facultad de Materemáticas, Universidad de La Laguna, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Espana
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"As the first truck stop owner in the country to offer only biodiesel blends, Carl is truly a pioneer," Jobe said. "As a business owner he was willing to risk losing customers by saying, 'If you don't like biodiesel, you can go on down the road.' Carl's Corner is incorporated as a town, and Carl is the mayor. Between Mayor Cornelius, Willie Nelson, XM radio and biodiesel, it is easy to see that there is something very special going on down here in this little corner of the world. The truckers are not going on down the road. They have heard about biodiesel on XM radio and are coming from all over the country to use this American-grown fuel, and they are proud of it. And I am proud of them for supporting Carl, and for supporting biodiesel."
During the event, NBB presented Cornelius with the Biodiesel Pioneer Award for his commitment to bringing biodiesel to truckers.
Nelson started his company, the Willie Nelson Biodiesel Co., with partners Cornelius and Distribution Drive to improve air quality and help America's family farmers find new uses for their products. Both Nelson and fellow artist Neil Young use biodiesel in their tour buses and personal vehicles.
Nelson has been opening other biodiesel truck stops throughout the South and Southeast, and the company expects its growth will include truck stops carrying the B20 along the East Coast from Miami to Rochester, N.Y.


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Meuble is the brainchild of five young design enthusiasts who, with a view to exporting Indian Handcrafted Wooden Furniture from India, launched a trendy design studio in 2016.
Renowned now for being a progressive manufacturer of furniture products made out of natural materials like Sheesham wood, Acacia wood, Mango wood, Teak wood, reclaimed wood it also specializes in knock down furniture. Their product range also includes Antique Reproduction, Wooden Dining Sets, Gift Items and many other appealing items for Home Décor as well.
The studio, at Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel is a perfect blend of commercial, home and restaurant decor offering chic and edgy artifacts. Situated inside a loft, Meuble India is a 3,000 sq.ft studio housing artifacts and furniture that has been manufactured by the founders themselves with designs inspired by the current style trend.
The furniture is a fun mix of classic and contemporary designs giving it an edgy and unique look. Ranging from quirky décor for your living space to chic and vintage furniture for your office, this store promises to meet your art cravings. In addition to this, Meuble also offers to let you customize your own furniture to meet your demands. Meuble India is a luxurious interior store that believes in "Furnishing Excellence". The brand has flexible EMI schemes on their furniture and artifacts making buying furniture so simple!
The experience at Meuble India does not end here; the studio has an in-store café for you to sip on your cappuccino while reading your favorite novel. With co-working spaces booming up these days, the multifaceted studio also comprises of an area which has its doors open to people looking out for an inspiring working environment. At just Rs. 1000/- per day Meuble India offers a private desk section inside the store, a couch corner for meetings, free Wi-Fi connection and access to Meuble Café at discounted rates.
Meuble is truly a studio which brings to you art and leisure all under one roof.


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The Solar Trade Association has delivered a 200,000+ petition with Greenpeace to the Chancellor asking him to drop the business rate hike for self-consumption of rooftop solar power in today's Budget (8 March).
Solar is being taxed under Plant and Machinery at levels which do not accurately reflect installation costs today and which do not reflect increased property rental values.
The STA knows of no other sector facing such an extreme rate rise of up to 800%.
Scottish solar power providers are facing similarly huge business rates rises, but are holding their political fire pending clarification of the UK position, which is has an influence on the Scottish Assessors.
The STA has been pressing the Government for over nine months to drop the business rate hike for rooftop solar power, with widespread support including from the Shadow Chancellor, the Federation for Small Businesses and major UK NGOs.
There are around 44,000 microgenerators in the UK who currently pay no business rates on their solar and who face a nasty shock with the rate rise, which could constitute a significant proportion of their overall rate rises.
The rate rises come when rooftop solar deployment is at a near six year low, further threatening the industry.
Meanwhile, large scale solar has been prevented from competing with other technologies for support under the LCF since the abandonment of auctioning for 'established' technologies by the Conservative Government, following Manifesto commitments not to support onshore wind.
As a result, all of the cheapest renewables have been cut out of the energy market, increasing the costs of decarbonisation for consumers.
The Treasury will make a statement on the future of the LCF today but it is not known whether this will seek to reform shortcomings in the LCF accounting methodology, or whether it will announce further LCF funds post 2020.
The STA is seeking an early solution that enables solar power – the UK's most popular energy source – to access the wholesale market again. Solar power was responsible for only 6% of the LCF overspend according to National Audit Office analysis, yet it has borne the brunt of damaging policy changes.
Similarly for VAT – the industry is still awaiting a definitive statement to confirm the domestic solar VAT will remain at 5% and the STA is also seeking clarity on the VAT treatment of storage.


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A brand new appliance brought with it a brand new warning for parents after a near-tragic accident prompted one mother to share her story.
Lindsey Mclver took to Facebook despite the "inevitable online mom-shaming" to prevent what happened to her three-year-old daughter from happening to anyone else.
On July 8, Mclver explained that she and her husband bought a new, front-loading washing machine. She said that her kids were instructed not to touch it.
However, kids will be kids.
A few days later, Mclver and her husband were woken by their four-year-old son in a panic.
"Early Tuesday morning we were woken up by our four-year-old son who was crying so hard he could barely talk. As I was trying to understand what he was saying, my husband flew out of bed and down the stairs. It was then that the realization hit. He had said: Kloe. Inside. Washer," Mclver described.
Their daughter was locked inside the washer as it was filling with water.
"She was screaming but you couldn't hear her," said Mclver.
Luckily, they were able to stop the washer and unlock the door quickly. The girl wasn't hurt outside of a few bumps, according to Mclver.
The machine had yet to be used for laundry purposes, so Mclver hadn't studied up on all of its settings. However, after the horrific accident, she learned there are child safety features to prevent this type of incident, and now wants other parents to be as aware.
"I want to encourage anybody who has this type of front loading washing machine and small children, or even grandkids who visit, to lock the door with a child safety lock and always keep the child lock setting on!" she said.
Her post has gone viral, garnering hundreds of thousands of shares and nearly 60,000 comments.
Among the thousands of comments are kind words of empathy, understanding, and gratitude. The mom fearful of mom-shaming is instead being celebrated for her bravery and for sharing her story on a platform ripe with keyboard warriors constantly prepared to unleash fury.
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I may not understand why you taped yourself but it was so wrong of us to make fun of you in the most intimate act of your private life, the most vulnerable and sensitive time no one had any business judging or watching. But nevertheless, perhaps nobody told you that for women having sex is a crime. The world can forgive a man for 100 infidelities but won't forgive a woman for one.
From the time we are young our parents parade strange warnings in front of us, their warnings traumatize our little ears. They make our brains freeze for years. But even with this advice somehow at 16 years old, a girl happens to have sex while still in school and the consequences are far worse(that used to be the sex tape of my years played out live) . A bulging stomach, with a strange thing stretching within your body, hormonal change and perforated esteem coupled with a group of teenagers and probably class teachers making fun of you.
An example of failure you become and in some schools you are expelled pronto, like a leper. You in most cases have no one to turn to for moral support, suicidal becomes the new identity of your emotional life and before you get a grip on that, a child is born who becomes one of you and part of you.
That is the demise of a woman having sex at the wrong time and on a sex tape. We have built a critical society that is so blind to the emotional struggles going on within the victim of the sex scandal. Year in, year out our society is evolving into a more critical one. We crucify women for having sex and it is becoming a global trend. It's a yardstick on to which we judge their capability to perform at work.
Having sex in public doesn't in anyway correlate with how well a woman will handle her work. But the society we live in (have created) is the kind that allows men to have several sexual partners but excludes women from work who have sex tapes.
The worst case of all since the sex tape mania, the media doesn't give a hoot about the men that have sex with the woman. It only happened in the strange case of Robina Sanyu Mweruka. But in previous cases the headlines jumped out,
Nasta (Anastasia Mukyala) the girl in the sex tape, The UCU sex tape actress. The UCU sextape actress's mother has passed on. Seriously!! Why not the father? Then it moved on to Desire and now its Mweruka.
No one gives a care about the men, it's like they don't matter. In a man's world sex is a normal thing whether on a tape or in real life. When a man commits adultery, it's all about the woman he did it with. Even when he cheats on his girlfriend it's still about the woman he cheated with.
And we the women, jump out in judgment, name calling, that prostitute, that adulteress, that slut, that woman and the most un classy one, that gold digger…it may interest you to know that all those archetypes represent a woman with a name and family that cares and loves them regardless of what mistakes they make.
This should be the time for us to stand up and support our sisters by not re-sharing the sex tapes on whatsapp and facebook and which ever platform is available. For us women sex is an intimate thing and I wouldn't want to share myself intimately and worry about getting an orgasm at the same time a hidden camera.
I don't want to have sex with someone and get scared they could jeopardize my career because apparently having sex for us as women is a first class ticket to unemployment. If you don't believe me, read on and see what 24 year old Monica Lewinsky's decision did to 40 year old Monica Lewinsky.
In 1998, when news of my affair with Bill Clinton broke, I was arguably the most humiliated person in the world. Thanks to the Drudge Report, I was also possibly the first person whose global humiliation was driven by the Internet.
That fateful day, I got a call—from the doorman of the apartment building where I was staying. They've appeared: the paparazzi, like swallows, are on the sidewalk outside, pacing and circling and pacing some more. "My heart sinks. I know what this means. Whatever day I've planned has been jettisoned. To leave the house—and risk a photo—only ensures that the story will stay alive" said Monica In Vanity fair Magazine.
She mustered up courage and tried public appearances. She tried being reclusive. She tried leaving the country, and she tried finding a job. But the epic humiliation of 1998, had changed the course of her stars even after 10 years of self-imposed reticence the situation is still the same.
For several years she tried her hand in the fashion-accessory business and became involved in various media projects, including the HBO documentary. Then she lay low for the most part. (The last major interview I granted was 10 years ago.) After all, not lying low had exposed her to criticism for trying to "capitalize" on her "notoriety."
"Apparently, others talking about me is O.K.; me speaking out for myself is not" she said. I turned down offers that would have earned me more than $10 million, because they didn't feel like the right thing to do. Over time, the media circus quieted down, but it never quite moved on, even as I attempted to move on.
Meanwhile, I watched my friends' lives move forward. Marriages. Kids. Degrees. (Second marriages. More kids. More degrees.) I decided to turn over a new leaf and attend grad school.
After grad school I moved between London, Los Angeles, New York, and Portland, Oregon, interviewing for a variety of jobs that fell under the umbrella of "creative communication" and "branding," with an emphasis on charity campaigns. Yet, because of what potential employers so tactfully referred to as my "history," I was never "quite right" for the position.
In some cases, I was right for all the wrong reasons, as in "Of course, your job would require you to attend our events." And, of course, these would be events at which press would be in attendance.
In one promising job interview that took place during the run-up to the 2008 primary season, the conversation took an interesting turn. "So here's the thing, Monica," the interviewer said.
"You're clearly a bright young woman and affable, but for us—and probably any other organization that relies on grants and other government funding—it's risky. We would first need a Letter of Indemnification from the Clintons. After all, there is a 25 percent chance that Mrs. Clinton will be the next president." I gave a fake smile and said, "I understand."
Another job interview, this one typical: walked into the stark, terminally cool reception area of a hip-yet-prestigious advertising agency in Los Angeles, my hometown. As always, I put on my best "I'm friendly, not a diva" smile. "Hi. Monica Lewinsky here to see So-and-So."
The twenty something receptionist pushed her black-rimmed hipster frames up her nose. "Monica who?"
Before I could answer, another twenty something, in skinny jeans, plaid shirt, and bow tie, rushed over and interrupted: " Ms. Lewinsky." Like a maître d', he continued, "Pleasure to have you here. I'll let So-and-So know you've arrived. Soy latte? Green tea? Filtered water?"
I found myself sitting at a small round table, face-to-face with So-and-So, the agency's head of strategy and planning. We talked. She kept wincing. This was not going well. I tried to keep myself from getting flustered. Now she was not only wincing but also clearing her throat. Was that perspiration on her brow? It hit me: she was nervous, in full-tic mode.
I've had to become adept at handling any number of reactions in social situations and job interviews. I get it: it must be disconcerting to sit across from "That Woman." Needless to say, I didn't get the position.
I eventually came to realize that traditional employment might not be an option for me. I've managed to get by (barely, at times) with my own projects, usually with start-ups that I have participated in, or with loans from friends and family.
In another job interview I was asked, "If you were a brand, which brand would you be?" Let me tell you, when you're Monica Lewinsky, that is one loaded question.
After all, my public humiliation had been the result of my involvement with a world-renowned public figure—that is, a consequence of my own poor choices.
Not a day goes by when a man doesn't want to date me for all the wrong reasons and for 16 years, I have made sure I hold out on them until they walk away.
It's just so frustrating how people can take what would have been a private, intimate and vulnerable moment of your life and use it as a basis onto which they can judge the entire aspects of your life.
That said, I really want to say I sympathize with you and I hope Monica's experience will help you understand what just one sex scandal can do to a young girl's career or a woman's career.


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A truck was seen burning on the Accra-Tema Motorway earlier today.
Snippets of the incident from social media show the vehicle in flames as passersby stand helplessly.
In subsequent videos, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were seen attempting to douse the inferno.
It is not clear yet what caused the accident which has slowed the pace of traffic on the stretch.
A Truck is currently burning on the Tema to Accra bound side of the Motorway causing huge vehicular traffic #UTVNews pic.twitter.com/VXRpkERh5y
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) September 23, 2022
Vehicles that got to the scene on their commute meandered their ways around it.
I run into an accident scene where an articulated truck burnt to scrap on the motorway despite the arrival Ghana Fire Service and the MTTU is also here as measure to control traffic on the road. @kodwoboateng @TDzineku pic.twitter.com/qyWVCQOjaC
— Yaw Amankwah Acheampong-Mensah (@YawAmankwahAM) September 23, 2022


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From the American News Trade Journal, September 1934: "William Godwin, Inc., has organized a subsidiary to be known as Arcadia House Publications, which will publish good clean romances especially designed for the circulating library. The books will bear the Arcadia House imprint, but the publishing, advertising, distribution and billing will be handled by William Godwin."
When Godwin went out of business, circa 1937, Arcadia House was purchased by Alex Hillman and Sam Curl. No crime fiction was published by this imprint until 1939. After the partnership ended in 1939, Curl went into business for himself; he retained the Arcadia imprint, using it primarily for westerns and romances.
Sam Curl continued the line until early 1948, when he went bankrupt and sold Arcadia House to Nat Wartels, the owner of Phoenix Press. In 1952 Wartels merged AH with PP and went on publishing mysteries, westerns, and romances under the Arcadia name into the 60s. (Just why he, Wartels, chose to continue with the AH rather than PP imprint is unclear, though it may be because the books he published under the AH name had better sales.)
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1942 No known publications.
Note: Covers for Arcadia House mysteries that appeared between 1952 and 1967 may appear here at a later date. A full listing of these titles can be found in Murder at 3 Cents a Day.
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I prefer to paint "alla prima" — all at once, but recently I have been making changes to paintings without altering the basic structure.
The painting above was repainted in the top third to change the color relationships between the background, objects, and cloth. The glass felt too close to the edge so it was removed. I liked the glass and the first egg, but they were sacrificed for to see if the the color and atmosphere could be better. The first photograph was made before the new camera arrived with its more complex light meter. The tablecloth is unchanged in the painting.
The background in the painting below was originally a flat black. I repainted it to give it for less contrast. The tomatoes, bag, and knife were mostly untouched, only appearing to be different due to photography.
Repainting sometimes improves, sometimes takes away; it can be hard to tell which one is better. Lately when I am asked how my work is going my response it, 'It's two steps forward, two steps back.'
ABOVE: Wrapped Bagel and Egg, oil on panel, 10 x 10 inches (25 x 25 cm), 2011 — originally published 08/9/2010 below
Tomato and Knife, oil on panel, 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm), 2011 — originally published 06/30/2010


text: Congratulations to Rick and Betty on the birth of their baby girl Olivia. After receiving a call from the new mom and dad on how they wanted photos of their precious baby girl, we couldn't help but drop everything and be there to capture this amazing moment. Happy birthday baby Olivia, and welcome to the Impact Images family.


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Over the course of its 105-year history, the Copa America has witnessed plenty of unexpected results, surprise moments, and unforeseen eliminations. Ahead of this year's tournament, here is a runthrough of the biggest shocks in Copa America history, and the occasions when teams most firmly defied the odds and pre-match expectations.
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Bolivia lift the trophy on home soil
When Bolivia hosted the South American Championship (as the tournament was known then) for the first time in 1963, they were not featured among the pre-tournament frontrunners. Competitors included Brazil, who had won back-to-back World Cups in 1958 and 1962, and Argentina, champions of three of the previous five editions. Bolivia's 4-4 draw with Ecuador in their opening match was then responsible for lowering expectations further.
However, they then preceded to win each of their remaining five games to top the group and thus win the tournament. Highlights included an 88th-minute winner in a 3-2 victory over Argentina and a spectacular nine-goal thriller against Brazil to conclude the tournament, which they edged 5-4 to confirm their status as champions. 1963 remains the first and only time that Bolivia have won this competition, progressing beyond the group stage on just three occasions since.
The US humble Argentina in 1995
Ahead of their final group stage match at the 1995 Copa America, defending champions Argentina were in a comfortable position. Convincing wins over Bolivia and Chile meant that they required just a point against the unfancied United States to top Group C, and presumably secure a quarter-final opponent down the less challenging end of the spectrum.
Instead, the US, who had lost 1-0 to Bolivia three days before, capitalised on lacklustre defending to beat Argentina 3-0 and win the group themselves. Goals from Frank Klopas, Alexi Lalas, and Eric Wynalda condemned Argentina to the embarrassing loss, which was then compounded by the fact that they were drawn against Brazil in the quarter-finals, who eliminated them on penalties.
Peru beat Argentina in 1997
Argentina's attempts to avoid Copa America shocks didn't fare much better two years later. Daniel Passarella's team navigated Group A unbeaten and while conceding a solitary goal in the process, and they were rewarded with a quarter-final tie against Peru, who had progressed from the group stage on only the second occasion in the last six tournaments.
Argentina's tournament then abruptly ended, as Eddy Carazas and Martin Hidalgo established a 2-0 lead for Peru and the favourites were unable to find an equaliser after Marcelo Gallardo's penalty. Peru celebrated an unexpected 2-1 win and as if to exhibit the extent to which they had exceeded expectations, they were promptly thrashed 7-0 by Brazil in the semi-finals.
A tournament of shocks in 2001
The entirety of the 2001 Copa America was borderline impossible to call. After it was controversially confirmed that the tournament would be staged at just seven days' notice, it produced a flurry of unforeseen results.
In the group stage, Costa Rica and Honduras – neither of whom were in the top 45 of the FIFA World Rankings – unexpectedly took the top two spots in Group C, and the latter also went on to stun Brazil 2-0 in the quarter-finals.
Elsewhere, Mexico dispatched both Chile and Uruguay to ensure the final featured a non-CONEMBOL team for only the second ever time. In the final they met hosts Colombia, who triumphed 1-0 to win their first ever Copa America, impressively without conceding a single goal in the process. It is fair to say that there hasn't been such a wildly unpredictable edition of the tournament since.
Mexico spoil Brazil's 2007 opener
After what was broadly deemed an underwhelming campaign at the 2006 World Cup, Brazil were expected to return to winning ways at the following year's Copa America and were duly installed as pre-tournament favourites. Their Group B opener against a Mexico team who had recently slumped to 20th in the FIFA World Rankings was considered to be a great opportunity to get their competition off to the perfect start.
However, a Brazil side featuring the likes of Robinho, Maicon, and Gilberto Silva lost 2-0 on the night, as they were unable to respond to first-half goals by Nery Castillo and Roman Morales. Mexico held on to be the beneficiaries of an opening match victory, although Brazil did ultimately win the tournament, suggesting that this particular shock spurred them into action.
A quartet of quarter-final suprises
Unprecedentedly, all four quarter-finals at the 2011 Copa America were won by the underdog. In usual fashion, Brazil and Argentina led the betting market with Chile and Colombia also expected to challenge, but none of the four teams were able to progress to the semi-finals.
Instead, Paraguay held Brazil to a goalless draw before edging them on penalties and Uruguay matched the feat by beating Argentina 5-4 on spot kicks. Peru downed Colombia 2-0 with two late extra-time goals and Venezuela's Gabriel Cichero netted an 80th-minute winner to eliminate Chile.
Uruguay went on to lift the trophy, a further shock in itself given the team were outside the top 20 of the FIFA World Rankings just three years earlier.
Brazil suffer a group stage exit
When Brazil arrived at the 2016 Copa America Centenario with a talent-stacked squad including Phillipe Coutinho, Alisson, and Casemiro, a group containing Ecuador, Haiti, and Peru seemed easily manageable. A few eyebrows were raised when they turned in a sluggish 0-0 draw against Ecuador in their opening match, but they responded by demolishing Haiti 7-1.
That meant a point against Peru would be enough to secure a quarter-final spot, and there was little to suggest that would be beyond reach. However, their plans were thwarted when Peru forward Raul Ruidiaz scored the only goal of the game in controversial fashion, as replays appeared to show him guiding the ball into the net via his arm.
The result allowed Peru to leapfrog Brazil in the final standings, while Ecuador's 4-0 win against Haiti meant that Brazil's four points was only enough for third and they would not feature in the Copa America knockout stages for the first time in 29 years.
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