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UK energy trade bodies urge policy changes to modernise electricity network, as power demand spikes amid cold snap Six energy trade bodies have written to Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to address electricity network constraints hindering progress towards a modern, low-carbon energy system. Spearheaded by Regen’s chief executive Merlin Hyman, the letter to Shapps tells of increasing delays with connecting assets such as renewable generation, battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the network. These delays, it is argued, hinder the UK’s progress towards a net-zero energy system that is cost-effective and secure. The UK is notably aiming for 95% of electricity generation to be low-carbon by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035. At this point, unabated gas-fired power generation should be phased out. This will require a major scaling of renewables, nuclear and carbon capture. The UK is also set to see its electricity demand increasing as sectors like heat for buildings, heat for heavy industrial processes and transportation become electrified amid the low-carbon transition. The letter argues that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) now has a good opportunity to unblock electricity network constraints as it implements a new strategic framework for future-proofing electricity systems. As well as implementing this framework itself, it has worked with the National Grid Electricity System Operator to begin an updated review of commitments from networks to address connection-related issues. Regulator Ofgem should set requirements for transmission and distribution network operators to increase investment in simplifying the connections progress, the letter recommends. The letter also wants to see chief executives responding to these requirements with a collaborative plan. Signing the letter alongside Regen are representatives of Solar Energy UK, the Electricity Storage Network, Scottish Renewables, RenewableUK and the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) The letter was sent on Wednesday (14 December) and, subsequently, Refinitiv revealed that Thursday (15 December) is likely to mark the UK’s biggest daily energy demand for 2022. Refinitiv revealed its forecast for the day, which it is dubbing ‘Red Thursday’, entails demand for power being 10% higher than is usual for a Thursday in December. It is forecasting demand exceeding 38.9GWh per hour – a level of demand not seen since January 2019. Residential demand for gas will be the primary driver of this demand. “Office Christmas parties and other festive activity are unlikely to off-set the impact of increased homeworking due to the weather combined with industrial action on the railways,” Refinitiv added. It bears noting that the UK is currently experiencing colder weather than in January 2019. Met Office figures show that the average UK temperature that month was 3.7C. The daily average temperature forecast for this Thursday is -1C. “The combination of cold weather and low wind speeds is always bullish for gas usage,” Refinitiv’s director of gas research Wayne Bryan commented. “However, the record mild start to the winter heating season in October and November and unprecedented levels of US Liquified Natural Gas exports have put the UK and Europe in much better position storage-wise. This is especially important given the loss of Russian gas volumes, so the probability of gas shortages has weakened considerably.”
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Don’t judge a book by its cover.Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. These sayings are frequently used to get people to empathize with others. But, what does it really to mean to empathize with people, especially our students? I came across the topic of empathy after I began reading the book, “The Formative Five,” by Thomas R. Hoerr, and participating in a restorative justice activity at a professional development session. These resources really opened my mind, and I began to reflect on my own understanding of empathy and question whether I really empathize with others. I have a student—I’ll call her Kim—who just transferred into my English class mid-year. She always arrives late to class and struggles academically with completing assignments. In the beginning, I was frustrated that she wasn’t meeting my standards. But I never did try to communicate with her, I just assumed she was not motivated or passionate about her education. However, after reading the book and participating in the restorative justice session, [pullquote position="right"]I challenged myself to listen and understand.[/pullquote] Sitting down with Kim, I experienced a story that I never took into consideration. Kim is one of five children and has to help get her younger siblings ready for the day and school, making it difficult to get to school on time. Just being able to listen and understand, I was able to empathize with Kim, and we quickly developed a plan together to help her succeed. Empathy is different than its counterpart, sympathy. Sympathy means to just offer thoughts and support without really understanding or experiencing the situation. However, empathy works differently. Empathy means a person understands deeply the attitudes, thoughts and feelings, and has tremendous experience of the situation. Building empathy is not easy, but it’s a skill that our society and teachers and students need. As a teacher with 15 years of experience, I had to reflect back on times of my use and understanding of empathy. My students come from a variety of backgrounds and home-life situations. Had I stopped to listen, listen deeply and understand? In truth, I was surprised to realize that sometimes I was not empathic and relied on many assumptions. As an educator, I’ve realized that building empathy doesn’t mean simply assuming about our students, “Oh, they have issues or a hard home life.” We need to really place ourselves in their shoes and listen and understand, and only then can we really reach them and help them thrive in the classroom. Being a Role Model Not only does this act of empathy support the student’s learning, it also models for them a life skill. As educators, we have a great influence on our students. We are the consistent factor in many of our student’s lives. But, are we role-modeling the importance of empathy? Are we working the concept of empathy into our instruction? Hoerr’s book offers six steps that we, as educators, can use to support our students in building empathy: Listening: Paying attention to what is being said and how. Understanding: Gaining a cognitive grasp of the other’s point of view. Internalizing: Truly processing what we’ve heard and “being in the shoes of others.” Projecting: Considering what approach would help the other person in this situation. Planning: Developing an appropriate response based on empathy. Intervening: Executing the plan, making sure to be inclusive and collaborative. Each step Hoerr discusses provides tools to help students really strengthen the use of empathy in their lives. However, in order for our students to become better at empathizing, we need to develop the skill ourselves. We need to be role models who demonstrate the great practice of empathy. We need to model the values and skills, but we also need to be genuine in understanding and listening. We can no longer assume situations about our students, but we need to get to know them; we need to place ourselves in their shoes to truly understand and help them succeed in school and in life. As Hoerr states in his book: Our students need to know that we are all on the same journey—that although we are at different places and making progress at different speeds, we all aspire to the same goals. Teachers, I encourage you to reflect on your current level of empathizing. Do you really listen and understand? Remember, the next time you see a student struggling, ask yourself what is really going on. What happened the night before to the moment they arrived to the room? Stop. Listen. Understand. Troy Rivera teaches English at the high school level at University Schools in Greeley, Colorado. He has been teaching for over 15 years at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Troy is a fellow with America Achieves and TeachPlus/NEA, and his mission is to make all his students successful, lifelong learners. If you have a child with disabilities, you’re not alone: According to the latest data, over 7 million American schoolchildren — 14% of all students ages 3-21 — are classified as eligible for special... The fight for educational equity has never been just about schools. The real North Star for this work is providing opportunities for each child to thrive into adulthood. This means that our advocacy...
The proposed rules attached to new federal grants aimed at helping states collaborate in creating new assessments aligned with the common academic standards are likely to spur dramatic shifts in policies for English-language learners in school districts nationwide. U.S. Department of Education officials are poised to release a final notice of the requirements for the $10.3 million grant competition that will ultimately lead to the creation of a new generation of English-language-proficiency tests developed under the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Unlike regular English/language arts tests, which measure students’ mastery of skills typically taught in a mainstream English class, such as analyzing literature or applying reading strategies, English-proficiency tests measure progress of students in learning to speak, listen, read, and write in English. They are used to help determine whether students are ready to exit special programs for English learners. The draft notice for the competition published Jan. 7 in the Federal Register contained a number of requirements that could translate into an overhaul of ELL policy in quite a few states. It says that any consortium applying for a grant must have a minimum of 15 states, that scores from the new tests may be used to gauge the effectiveness of teachers and principals, and that participating states must decide on a “common” criteria for the definition of ELLs and when such students should exit special programs to learn the language. Among the 12 public comments filed in response to the notice are complaints about all of those proposed requirements, some from influential civil rights or advocacy groups. A ‘Seamless’ Effort A couple of commenters asserted as well that the winning groups of states should be required to collaborate with the two consortia that are developing the regular content tests in English/language arts and mathematics to align with the common-core standards. “It is important to ensure that the development of the new ELP assessment be directly embedded in the work of developing assessments for the [common-core standards], and that the state content assessments and the ELP assessment-development work be a seamless, integrated effort rather than the ELP development work being an addendum after the fact,” wrote eight researchers who are experts on ELLs in their comments about the notice. Those researchers included big names in the field such as Kenji Hakuta, an education professor at Stanford University, and Jennifer O’Day, a managing research scientist for the American Institutes for Research, who works out of an office in San Mateo, Calif. If the proposed rules stay intact, their level of prescription could lead to a huge impact in ELL policies in school districts and states across the country. Combined with earlier grants awarded to two consortia that are developing the regular content tests to align with common-core standards, which require that participating states come up with a common definition for ELLs and the same test accommodations for such students, they could arguably lead to more consistency across the country in how ELL students are taught. Currently, states vary widely in how they define ELLs and in the criteria they use for determining when students are ready to exit ELL programs. Arizona, for example, moves ELLs out of special programs to learn English when they obtain a particular score on the state’s English-proficiency test. California, on the other hand, permits school districts to set their own exit criteria, which may include teacher or parent judgment. ( “English-Language Learners,” March 15, 2011.) California will likely be a heavyweight in the national movement to create more consistency between states on policies for English-language learners if it carries through with its plan to participate in the grant competition. The state’s schools educate more than a quarter of the nation’s 5.3 million English-language learners. Deborah V.H. Sigman, the deputy state superintendent for the California Department of Education, said state officials are seriously considering joining other states to submit an application because creating a new ELP test only for California, as the state did with the California English Language Development Test, or CELDT, is costly. “Working with other states on these matters is a different approach than California has taken,” she said. “I would hate for us to not be part of the conversation.” She perceives that the variation in where school districts set the bar for students to exit special programs is a concern to federal officials. She speculates it’s one reason the proposed rules insist on a common definition for ELLs among the states that join together to develop the tests. Ms. Sigman said a loss of flexibility by school districts to decide when ELLs should move out of that status has pros and cons. “The local districts are probably in the best place to make decisions about individual kids. I hesitate to second-guess them.” But, she added, “having said that, I think we should take the opportunity to create an assessment that might make [such decisions] more consistent across districts, so that everyone is on the same page.” Not only is California the state with the most ELLs but it is home to Los Angeles Unified School District, the school district with the largest number of ELLs. About one-third, or 220,000, of the school system’s 678,000 students fall into that category. Judy Elliott, the district’s chief academic officer, said she supports California officials in their plan to join the “national movement” to create more consistency on ELL policy. She said she has faith that they will advocate for “multiple measures” in determining when ELLs should leave programs, and not go with a single measure, such as Arizona has done. The Los Angeles district uses teacher judgment in decisions to move ELLs out of special programs by factoring in students’ grades, as well as scores on the state’s regular English-content test and the CELDT. Also, the district seeks parental approval to move an ELL out of programs to learn the language. Several ELL experts who commented on the Jan. 7 grant-competition proposal highlighted the complexity of having states agree on a common definition for ELLs or common exit criteria. “Specifically, what is meant by the word ‘common?’ ” wrote H. Gary Cook, the research director for the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment consortium, which counts 24 states plus the District of Columbia as members. Those states use the English-proficiency test created by the consortium, but they don’t use the same definition or exit criteria for ELLs. “For example,” said Mr. Cook, “by common definition of [English-learner], does it mean that the consortium states will have the same home-language survey, the same placement tool, and the same screening procedures for [English-learners] in all schools and districts within consortium states?” Meanwhile, the two consortia creating regular content tests to align with the common-core standards are taking small steps to consider the needs of ELLs. Both consortia plan to use universal design principles to make test items accessible to ELLs and other students with special learning needs. Joe Willhoft, the executive director for the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium, said his group has been awarded a federal grant of $9.95 million in addition to its basic test-development grant to translate its math test into American Sign Language, Spanish, and three other languages yet to be determined. The other test-development consortium, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, was poised at press time to announce that several well-known ELL experts are serving on its technical working groups, according to Laura M. Slover, the senior vice president of Achieve Inc. and the project manager for her nonprofit’s work with the consortium. Neither Mr. Willhoft or Ms. Slover could point to substantial work yet by their member states to come up with a common definition for ELLs. A version of this article appeared in the April 06, 2011 edition of Education Week as Draft Rules Could Shift ELL Policies
2023 has been an exciting year working with sustainable golf developments. With more projects engaging, working in new locations, more certifications being achieved and in general more interest in sustainable golf and climate action throughout the entire golf industry. This continual and increased industry engagement emphasises how parts of the industry are feeling about this important topic and that they are willing to try and make a difference. Another point of note from 2023 was the launch of a Sustainable Golf Renovations guide and improved support for courses planning a renovation. This the latest in a series of Sustainable Golf guidelines produced by the development team. This improved support will help golf courses to carry out connected and sustainable renovations, whether a small upgrade or wholesale changes to the course and surrounding area. The team continued to work alongside the three major architect’s organizations (American Society of Golf Course Architects. (ASGCA); European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA); and Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA)) as they progress with their joint pledge to take climate action. For more information visit https://sustainable.golf/ Bognor Regis Golf Club Bognor Regis, England Designer: Gary Johnston, EIGCA, European Golf Design When the land that the original Bognor Regis Golf Club sat on was planned to be sold for housing, a new site was required where the course and club could be re-built and re-invented. When land was found, new permission was required. As the development was seeking to achieve GEO Certified® Development status we worked with the club and European Golf Design to help with the planning application. A very open, large, arable agricultural field greeted us at the site visit and the team were convinced that this project would have a number of positive impacts – and that this was a process that we wanted to assist in as much as we could. By creating a Sustainability Blueprint for the project, which set out the positive sustainability impacts and outputs from the designs, we were able to provide the local council with the assurances that the planned development of the golf course would be have a positive impact on the community, site and local wildlife population. As the planning permission process continues and wait for the development process to begin we have no doubt that this project has the potential to significantly boost the biodiversity levels and be able to address minor flooding issues around the area with its proposals. Designer: Ross McMurray, EIGCA, European Golf Design Similarly to the Bognor Regis project, Hulton Park is a development in England which is seeking GEO Certified® Development status. We have been involved here since 2016 in the early conceptual stages of the project and as such, have been involved throughout the planning application process. The project, designed by European Golf Design and owned by PEEL Holdings, has a primary ambitious objective to host a Ryder Cup in the future. Situated on a landscape of mixed woodland, recreational and livestock uses, the project looks to restore a historic designed landscape framework and weave a set of exciting ‘match play’ specialist golf holes throughout the property. Twinned with a best-in-class training academy and short course area, this will also significantly boost the golf offering for the aspiring golfer in Bolton and the North-West of England in the future. Having recently secured planning approval, focus in the team now switches to Ryder Cup hosting efforts. We have no doubt that this course has to potential to be one of the premier courses in the country.
Living and learning with people The Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg is a state-accredited university in church sponsorship. Through the education of social workers, social educators, religious educators, deacons, nursing staff and childhood educators, the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg assumes the social educational mandate with a special focus on the scientific further development and professional shaping of the social community. The specific profile of the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg is recognizable in its church-denominational connection. As a member of the "Diversity Charter", the university is internationally networked in the areas of inclusion and diversity. In dialogue with the students, teaching and research are carried out in a practical, cooperative and international manner under the motto "Living and learning together". We are open to people of different orientations and beliefs. Studying at the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg means: living and learning with an international perspective in the fields of social work, diaconia, education, nursing and religion. The Ludwigsburg campus offers the best study conditions for approximately 1300 students. The Reutlingen Campus, with 140 students in the Social Work program (B.A.), complements the program. A total of twelve Bachelor's and six Master's degree programs are offered. More than 40 professors and over 85 lecturers guarantee an excellent range of courses in a personal atmosphere and small learning groups at both campuses. The Studierendenwerke Stuttgart and Tübingen ensure good study conditions with their extensive offers, such as catering in the refectory, childcare and various counseling options. University life is enriched by university groups, the university community and sports activities. The interests of the students at the university are represented by the General Student Committee (AStA).
The Bank of Cyprus group is putting up for sale a total of 41 properties across Greece which in most cases are leased out to third parties and belong to the group’s subsidiary firm, Cyprus Leasing SA. Nonbinding offers are expected next week, while the final, binding bids will be submitted in May. Market officials estimate the combined value of the asset portfolio at no more than 50 million euros, but this is just an indicative sum and could differ greatly depending on the bids submitted in the tender process. These properties had not been included in the assets transferred from the Bank of Cyprus to Piraeus Bank in 2013, when the Greek lender absorbed the local operations of the troubled Cypriot bank. Now Bank of Cyprus is resorting to the sale of its assets abroad in order to improve its liquidity and repay its bailout loan.
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Improve server compute capacity with SmartNIC Accelerator Card With data centres becoming saturated with information, the need to offload the tasks from the host server's CPU becomes more crucial. Devices that can help accelerate intense workloads to avoid overload and increase data and signal processing capabilities become paramount. SmartNIC cards help in improving connectivity and communication between a computer and a network while enhancing the networking and processing power of the computer. They consist of multiple connected and configurable units that decide how to process and route data as they flow through the data centre. SmartNIC Storage Accelerator Card designed by iWave provides high-speed networking extension with Dual front panel QSFP DD Cages-2x 200GbE/4x 100Gbe Ethernet and high-performance storage extension with triple NVMe slots. The main components of the Network Interface Card include: The iWave NIC card includes a dual front panel QSFP-DD cage (200GbE/100GbE) and a single front panel QSFP-DD cage (40GbE/10GbE) to support high-performance I/O connectivity and lossless ethernet support. It has onboard 8GB 72bit DDR4 RAM with an error correction code for the processing system and 16GB 128bit RAM for programmable logic. two M.2 NVMe slots on the Smart NIC Carrier board allow for extended storage. Heterogeneous ARM+FPGA architecture The SmartNIC card is powered by ZU19/ZU17/ZU11 Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC System on Module, offering up to 1143K programmable logic cells. At the core, it has a Quad-core ARM Cortex A53 with a CPU running at 1.5GHz, a Dual Cortex R5 Real-Time processor running at 600MHz, and an ARM Mali 400MP2 Graphical Processing Unit, presenting a highly adaptive platform with high performance. The 3/4 Length PCIe Gen3 x16 Host Interface on the board connects the SmartNIC to the computer/server. Advantages of using an FPGA-based Network Interface Card - Reprogrammable FPGAs offer communication service providers unparalleled scalability, allowing them to manage large volumes of subscribers and devices without adding latency or power. - In SmartNICs, ARM and FPGA computing resources combine to deliver more energy-efficient performance. - FPGA SmartNICs provide a perfect balance for networking applications, with high performance on one hand and power efficiency on the other. Furthermore, they are very effective in reducing latency and can achieve latency of around one millisecond (ms). - Additionally, the FPGA can handle security functions such as encryption, ACL, and firewalls, which protect the CPU from malicious attacks. How to choose a NIC card: A NIC card should help you leverage the internet speeds offered by the service provider. For example, you can't achieve 10GB speed with a 10GB NIC if your device only supports 1GB. To avoid network-related delays and downtimes in servers or workstations, NIC cards with multiports are a great choice. It improves network redundancy. Supported connector types One must consider the type of connector the device supports when selecting a NIC card. For example, the device with RJ45 connector supports fibre optic NIC that uses SFP+ /QSFP+, and for the card with BNC connector, you require coaxial cables to achieve the connection Paying attention to bus types Servers and workstations commonly use PCI, PCI-X, or PCI-E bus cards. And PCIe is the latest standard and popular on computers and server motherboards. Compatibility with operating systems Network servers, PCs, and other hosts from different vendors support different operating systems. To ensure that the network interface works efficiently, it must be compatible with the operating system supported by the device. Why choose iWave iWave’s comprehensive system on module portfolio is built on Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs, enabling customers to accelerate their innovation and build end-to-end solutions faster. The system on module offers high scalability to the end applications in terms of logic density, transceiver lanes, and FPGA IOs. With strong architectural know-how, iWave assists customers with customisation services for hardware, software porting, and algorithm development, allowing them to get started quickly and deliver on time. iWave also supports customers with heat sinks, heat spreaders, and enclosures to take care of thermal characteristics and requirements.
If you and your spouse-to-be are intrigued by a trend-forward affair, why not consider modern invitations? Your invitation will set the tone for the big day. If you want to experiment with tradition or are holding your ceremony at a venue that features an of-the-moment decor theme, your invitations and stationery should also reflect that. Don't let your personality get in the way of your wedding invitations: modern wedding invitation design is all about putting your personality on full display and having fun doing it. Elegantweddinginvites' independent wedding invitation designers are well versed in the modern aesthetic. We're not just following trends, we're setting trends with our modern wedding invitation styles. From bold typography, playful color blocking, and geometric shapes, our style is as simple as it is bold. Modern wedding invitations take inspiration from forward-thinking graphic design. There is a modern invitation style that can suit any type of wedding, but all of Elegantweddinginvites’s modern invitation designs have a few things in common. They are bold, eye-catching, and a little bit playful. Our Favorite Modern Wedding Invitation Ideas 1.Design with foil: Foil-pressed accents are timeless pieces of wedding invitation design. For invitations with foil-pressed designs that are more modern, choose invitations that use it in unexpected (and often more casual) ways. Invites that are foil-pressed are available in a variety of colors such as gold, silver, bronze, and many more. Adding a bit of shine to your invitations with foil-pressed linework, bold-foiled shapes, and playful foiled typography is all a modern trend. 2. Geometric Shapes: Embrace bold checkerboard patterns and unexpected ways to use color or texture within the boundaries of geometric patterns are becoming a hallmark of modern graphic design. Choosing a design that plays with geometric shapes is a great alternative to traditional single-color backgrounds and gives a quirky touch to a more urban setting. 3. Abstract lines: Abstract lines are another way to add a modern touch to simpler invitations. You can choose designs that evoke the shape of rocks and agate stones or design ones that feature single-line illustrations for a more minimalist feel. 4. Chic typography: The modern wedding invitation styles tend to skip classic calligraphy and favor bold typography. There is also a version of this that works for every type of couple. If your vibe is chic, but fun, try to design your typography in unexpected ways - think about text that's arched or follows a curving line. For more formal couples, incorporating clean-cut typography and hand-lettered script can create a refined, dynamic vibe. 5. Sans serif font: San Serif fonts are a modern typography icon. This font family uses clean, crisp lines that are the same width throughout, which gives invitations a graphic and fresh feel. What's the bonus? The font style works particularly well in digital environments, so you can create a wedding website that looks just as good as your invitation. 5. Neutral colors: The modern design isn't just about bold and bright colors. If you prefer a more neutral palette, plan to use classic blacks and whites in unexpected ways. You can go for something artistic by using graphic black accents, noding to a black tie dress code with bold black bow tie elements, or keeping things simple with a rich black background. Arches: Arched accents are good for softer geometric designs. Depending on the style, invitations can be cut into an arch, fonts can appear, or images can be cropped into arch shapes. The best way to stand out from the crowd is with each one. The modern wedding invitation designers of Elegantweddinginvites prefer watercolor accents with free flowing linework. You can find styles using watercolor in unexpected ways: Think graphic single brush strokes, soft splotches in bold and complementary colors, and layered geometric patterns. Sage Green Wedding Invitations with RSVP Sage green is the color of the air in the shade of the leaves as the ground begins to warm in the springtime. This rich green was originally explored by the French in the 17th century and was a bright, happy shade of green. This color helps to lift the spirits and is perfect for spring and summer weddings. For those of you planning a green and eco-friendly wedding, we have the perfect sage green wedding invitations for you! It's stylish enough for your special day, yet still manages to fit into any green ambiance. What colors go well with sage green for wedding and invitation? - sage green and blush - sage green and emerald green - dusty rose and sage green - lavender and sage - navy blue and sage green - sage green and gold - sage and peach - sage green and ivory
It usually comes down to being clear about what IT you actually want and need, why you want it and having a tailored IT strategy and plan developed for your business that actually gets implemented! In the small business world, trying to wear too many business 'hats' (e.g. marketing superstar, finance guru, tech wizard etc) alongside working 'in' your business can be a recipe for disaster for you, your family and your business if you haven't got the 'tech' side of your business fully covered. - You have had to restart your computer for the third time today just to make it work... and it generally 'just behaves' quirky. - You have heard on the 'news' that another big business has been 'hacked' and you know that you should do something about 'cyber security' for your business but are not entirely sure what that 'really means' or what you should do! - You are a small business owner whose business is growing rapidly, and you just don't have the time or interest in understanding the latest in IT. - You are currently moving your business out of the 'garage aka home office' and not sure what IT set that you will need to keep you business safe. - You think that your computers have a mind of their own and are ganging up on you... you're sick of feeling frustrated with trying to get your IT systems to 'just' work you're feeling uncertain if your business is 'safe' from online fraudsters you're tired of trying to keep 'up to date' with the latest in IT and how that applies to your business Had a go at being your own business 'tech wizard' which left you feeling confused, frustrated and overwhelmed. Hired a IT professional when something in your IT system 'broke' and you felt overwhelmed with the the technical jargon they used. Or you never quite knew what you were paying for... Umm, I just needed to ensure the computers turn on for me and my staff right...? Have an IT system that 'just works' for your small business. Resulting in you no longer feeling like you are under attack from your computer... Speak to someone who can 'translate geek' into English for you. So you have a clear understanding of the best approach, equipment and tools to keep your business as safe as possible against cyber criminals. Be educated about what IT systems you actually need for your business. Supporting you to invest your time and money where it really matters for your business. "Chris Dixon-Hughes from Elevating IT & I have been working collaboratively for the last 3 years for all my computer needs… From recommending what laptop would be perfect for my business & personal needs to setting it up with the software security & ongoing support… When I started my business, I was not very computer savvy, and truth be known if things don’t work when I press the button, I still get frustrated & overwhelmed… I have been learning slowly from Chris how to do new things with my software…he is able to advise me & explain what I need in language I understand & is very patient… Chris has also helped me set up my website and maintained it for me… Whenever I have an issue, he is very responsive in a timely manner… I have already referred a few of my friends to Chris & Elevating IT, & would recommend his services to anyone… Chris’s authenticity & integrity shines through in every interaction I have with him… If you are after a genuine, knowledgeable & experienced IT guy, please don’t look any further, you have found him with Chris Dixon-Hughes from Elevating IT…" "AMAZING SERVICE!! Chris at Elevating I.T has been absolutely wonderful. We are so lucky to have found Chris and his company. He has made our life so much easier and less stressed. After our computer ‘died’ Chris managed to get all our information back, migrated it to a new computer and set up new security and other functions for us. He is always so helpful and responds to any queries as quickly as possible. Chris is very professional and doesn’t make you feel stupid when you don’t know something and he is very easygoing and good to talk with. Chris has helped us with all aspects of IT from new computers and laptops, to migrating information, to setting up email settings and to just about anything else we have needed. We are so fortunate to have Elevating IT and Chris involved with our businesses’ IT needs now and in the future. So good!" We will meet one-on-one to discuss and review your current and upcoming IT needs. (Up to two hours in duration) Here's some of the key areas we will review and chat about: - Security and monitoring of your business network - Keeping your data safe and backed up - Compliance requirements - And more... Based on the review, we will create an easy to understand action plan tailored for your business. Here's some of the key areas included in the action plan: - IT strengths for your business - Opportunities for improvement - Priority areas based on your identified business needs and why they are important - And more... We will then meet one-on-one again, to go through the action plan and key recommendations. (Up to one hour in duration) Here's what you're going to receive: - Education regarding any risk factors for your business in easy to understand language - Identification of any ways in which you could save money and time spent on your IT systems - Three key action steps to improve the performance and safety of IT systems - Question time to gain any clarity you need "Chris is patient with clients who are not tech savvy and gives you confidence to go forward." "Chris is amazing!!!! Very prompt and thorough and would recommend to any business or individual for all IT needs." 1 x Initial Tech Review Session A one-on-one session with an IT expert to review your businesses IT systems (up to 120 minutes in duration). (value = $600) 1 x Tech Action Plan A written action plan outlining you businesses IT next steps based on the findings from the review session. (value = $150) 1 x Tech Results Session A one-on-one session with an IT expert to review the results of your IT system evaluation (up to 60 minutes in duration). (value = $300) Hey there, I'm Chris. I am a self-confessed IT nerd since my family got our first computer (an IBM XT for those who speak geek in the 1980s). My passion for tech continued and I have been fortunate to turn my love of 'tinkering with computers' into a business, Elevating IT. Since 2015, I have provided IT support (both in person and remotely) to a multitude of business from mid-sized businesses with global domination plans (think teams of employees and multi-million dollar revenues through to one-man bands (like freelances, contractors, start-ups etc.). Over that time, I have worked with business owners from a variety of different industries including, engineering firms, accountants, media organisations, lawyers, financial planners, bookkeepers to name a few. I have a real passion for supporting small business in regional Australia, having spent my entire life living throughout regional NSW. When I am not working on my latest tech challenge for a client, I can be found hanging out with my wife and crazy critters (Piper, Puddy and Maddy). We know how hard it can be working 'in' your business for what at times feels like 24/7, 365 days a year adventure. Let alone, juggling the many different business hats you need to wear when working 'on' your business (e.g. marketing superstar, finance guru, IT wizard, the list is endless...) while still managing to spend time with your family, exercise, eat... you get the picture. Then repeat the same day tomorrow. Now, is the time to stop the merry go round. Get the support you deserve to get more time back in your day. The Tech Check gives you a way to gain the clarity you need about what the right IT support looks like for you and your business. I know it can be scary, but it's worthwhile. It's time to have the right support that you and your business deserve and most importantly ensure your IT simply 'just works'.
Refining your marketing techniques is key for reaching your nonprofit fundraising goals, but organizations often put marketing on the back burner. With all the other tasks you may supervise in your leadership role, from managing volunteers to retaining the support of major donors, it’s common for marketing to take a back seat in your nonprofit’s overall strategy. Implementing a comprehensive communication plan to market your fundraising opportunities effectively will be the foundation of your organization’s success. After all, you won’t be able to gain new supporters if no one’s heard of your cause! Marketing for fundraising organizations doesn’t have to be an inconvenience. Create a clear-cut marketing strategy now to provide a blueprint for any future marketing efforts. Use these four methods to ensure your marketing plan is a success: - Take a multichannel marketing approach - Make sure your messaging prompts further engagement - Share compelling stories that demonstrate value - Invest in marketing software that enables the above strategies Your marketing plan will raise awareness of your cause among your target audience and expand your organization’s reach. This plan works in harmony with the rest of your organization’s strategy to ultimately allow you to carry out your mission more productively. Here’s how each of these methods contributes to your fundraising success: 1. Take a multichannel marketing approach To maximize the effectiveness of your outreach platforms, take a multichannel marketing approach. Multichannel marketing means reaching out to supporters through a range of communication methods. Certain audiences respond differently to different types of marketing messages—for example, older populations are most responsive to direct mail, while the younger crowd typically interacts more on social media—and a multichannel strategy gives you the best chance of reaching an audience across generations. Additionally, it can take 18-20 touchpoints to reach a donor for the first time, and using multiple marketing channels gives you the best chance of reaching your audience. To reflect the aforementioned varying demographic preferences, strike a balance between direct marketing and mass marketing. Direct marketing is marketing targeted toward individuals, and mass marketing is aimed at a wider audience. Direct marketing includes the basics like sending fundraising letters through the mail to supporters’ addresses, sending email messages, or making phone calls, while mass marketing includes wide-net approaches like social media posts, advertising spots, or billboards. Use the additional marketing techniques below to reinforce your fundraising message by playing to the strengths of each channel you invest in. In the next section, we’ll dive into using messaging tactics to promote further supporter engagement on each platform. 2. Use your messaging to encourage further engagement Ensure your fundraising and marketing appeals are crafted to encourage supporters to convert or complete another desired action. In each marketing channel, incorporate specific calls-to-action asking recipients to donate, volunteer, join your mailing list, or whatever action you want them to take. Specific actions you can take for both your direct and mass marketing campaigns include: - Send direct mail messages that are easy to read and get right to the point. Some direct mail platforms offer a direct mail template to input your organization’s appeal and call-to-action. In your direct mail materials, be precise about your fundraising request, provide multiple donation options (such as sending a donation back through the mail or contributing a gift on your website), and include your organization’s contact information. You don’t have endless room on your direct mail letters to share informations about your organization’s fundraiser, so be sure to keep it concise and easy to comprehend. - Craft emails with multiple points of interaction. With email marketing, you have the opportunity to provide a little more context for your request, but you should still keep your message brief. Make your appeal succinct and include your social media widgets and website link to provide opportunities for further engagement. Give recipients the ability to reply directly to your emails with any questions to address their concerns immediately. - Boost interaction with your audience on social media. Make posts interactive, such as by asking questions and running polls, because interactive posts achieve higher click-through rates (the click-through rate is the percentage of users who click on links in posts). Additionally, use relevant hashtags to amplify the reach of your posts, and always respond to messages and inquiries from your followers. If your followers are asking questions about your donation process or volunteer sign-up procedure, you want to give a response ASAP to convert them into engaged supporters. Providing subtle, but numerous, access points where your audience can learn more about your organization will encourage them to become more involved. Your donors will appreciate hearing about non-fundraising updates at your organization, too, so be sure to also send messages with information about your organization’s recent activities and how you’re working toward your mission. These updates help foster a greater connection with your audience as they become invested in your organization’s progress. 3. Share compelling stories that demonstrate value Effective storytelling can help supporters sympathize with your cause and lead more donors to support your fundraising efforts. Again, craft your stories to fit different audiences and platforms. For example, you can use a social media campaign to tell the history of your nonprofit through a series of posts or create a sequence of emails that include testimonials of several people your organization has assisted. Pair stories with data that demonstrates your organization’s impact. Hook the reader with a compelling narrative, then back it up concrete facts that communicate your organization’s impact. You can use your social media pages to solicit user-generated content, too. Ask supporters to share stories about their personal experiences with your cause and their connection to your organization. These are the most impactful stories because they come right from your supporters, in their own words. Lastly, you can assess the effectiveness of your messages with A/B testing. This guide to nonprofit digital campaigns explains that A/B testing consists of sending two different variations of the same message to see which yields the best results. You can A/B test the wording of your appeals in your direct mail materials or your email subject lines to see which version generates the most conversions. 4. Invest in the right marketing software Marketing software is an investment that has the potential to raise a great deal of funds for your organization when implemented correctly. Before investing in a software provider, do research to make sure it meets all your organization’s most important needs. For example, if your organization has a large Gen Z audience, the solution you choose should facilitate both traditional direct mailings and new outreach methods, such as social media platforms. To ensure you’re covering all marketing bases, here are the different types of software you’ll want to consider: - Direct mail marketing platform. Most individual donations in the United States still come from direct mail. When researching which direct mail marketing provider is right for your nonprofit, consider factors such as cost, the provider’s level of experience, any templates offered and the level of personalization included, and the provider’s willingness to answer questions and share knowledge. - Nonprofit CRM. Your CRM houses pertinent supporter information such as demographics, donor history, and contact information. The right nonprofit CRM will allow you to organize supporters into different segments to send out personalized marketing messages to each group. DNL OmniMedia’s guide to donor segmentation gives examples of how this contributes significantly to donor retention, as donors appreciate receiving only information that is relevant to them. - Email marketing software. More than half of the world’s population uses email, so it’s safe to say that this channel should also play a major role in your marketing strategy. Choose an email marketing platform that integrates with your CRM to seamlessly sync your supporter contact lists. Popular email options include Mailchimp and Constant Contact, but your CRM might also provide an email marketing tool. - Social media marketing software. Similarly, over half of the world’s population is on social media. If your nonprofit has resisted joining social media or deprioritized your social accounts, it’s time to get onboard with this digital marketing avenue. Software such as Hootsuite, Buffer, and Sprout Social allow users to create and schedule social media content in advance and use analytics to gauge the effectiveness of social campaigns. When searching for the right social media software for your organization, research pricing, read customer reviews, and request walk-throughs to get a full picture of each option before investing. The marketing software platforms above each play a different role in your marketing toolkit; for a robust fundraising strategy you’ll need the ability to do all as part of your multichannel approach. Each of these marketing tips can lead your fundraising organization on a path to greater community engagement. When you take your marketing strategy seriously, you set up your whole organization for success in the future. Do your research to figure how to make these strategies work for your organization. Best of luck!
Traits, Personality and Behavior If all you desire is a family pet, you will likely be happier with a Labrador or Golden Retriever. No matter how much exercise or training or dog sports or companionship you think you could give him, the Chessie is a hunting dog, pure and simple. Limiting a Chessie to life as a pet isn't going to make him, or ultimately you, very happy. That doesn't mean he can't also be a therapy dog or jogging buddy or family friend, just that hunting is his first love. If you are a serious waterfowler who can give the Chessie a hunting home, then he's your dog. And if he'll be living with you in your home after you return from a day of hunting, so much the better. For all his vaunted toughness, the Chessie loves his people and wants to be with them whenever possible. Other people and dogs hold little interest for him unless they are perceived as a threat. In the off-season, your Chessie will still need exercise and the mental stimulation provided by daily training and play. Plan to take him for a brisk walk, jog or hike of a mile, morning and evening, and schedule 20 minutes of training practice or work-related play such as a vigorous game of fetch --especially if it involves fetching from water. Like any dog, a Chessie who is underutilized and under-exercised will make his own entertainment, usually of a destructive or dangerous nature: chasing cars, bicyclists or joggers, for instance. The Chessie responds well to a trainer who is firm but kind and who respects the fact that this is a dog who doesn't need drill after drill to learn something well. When he's done, he's done, and woe betide the owner who fails to recognize that and tries to get in one last practice session. The wavy coat matches the fields in which the Chessie is usually found, coming in shades of brown. Like most water dogs, the Chesapeake has a harsh, oily outer coat that repels wetness. Beneath it is an insulating layer of fine, woolly hair to keep the dog warm. Dirt and debris should brush out easily. Give him a thorough freshwater rinse after he's been in saltwater or through slime in a pond or lake. Adding soap to that rinse can be done with less frequency, depending on your own tolerance for the oily smell of many retrievers. The undercoat sheds heavily in the spring, so be prepared to brush the dog more frequently during this time to keep loose hair from collecting on clothing and furniture. Keep the ears clean and dry, and trim the nails as needed. The good news about Chessies is that they are an uncommon breed, limited primarily to people who hunt and who may also show them. That means that there is not a split between hunting and conformation lines. In general, if you purchase your Chessie from a responsible breeder, you are sure to end up with a fine hunting dog. The bad news about Chessies is that they are an uncommon breed. You don't find them on every street corner, and you can expect to spend some months or even a year or more on a waiting list before a puppy is available. Health Issues Common to Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Chesapeakes are at risk for degenerative myelopathy, a form of progressive paralysis. While this disease is rare, it is incurable and crippling. Not every dog who tests positive for DM will go on to develop the disease, but breeders who have tested their stock for this condition are very likely to be among the most conscientious of breeders. The newly-available genetic screening test for this condition can be used to determine whether a puppy's parents are clear, carriers, or at risk; a puppy whose parents are clear -- neither carriers nor at risk -- will also be clear. A puppy from two carrier parents will be at risk, and a puppy with one carrier parent may be at risk. Even dogs who test as having two copies of the gene many never show symptoms of the disease, but knowing the status of your puppy's parents, and of your own dog, can help you watch for the early warning signs. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can also suffer from bloat and torsion, a condition in which the stomach twists on itself, cutting off blood flow. Bloat strikes very suddenly, and a dog who was fine one minute can be dead a few hours later. Watch for symptoms like restlessness and pacing, drooling, pale gums and lip licking, trying to throw up but without bringing anything up, and signs of pain. Bloat requires immediate veterinary surgery, and most dogs that have bloated once will bloat again. That means it's wise to opt for the procedure known as "stomach tacking," which will keep the stomach from twisting in the future. This procedure can also be done as a preventive measure. The Chesapeake's hanging ears are prone to ear infections, especially if they get wet when he swims. This can be exacerbated by their tendency to allergies, which can cause ear infections to become chronic. Left untreated, such infections can cause permanent damage to the ear canal and even destroy your dog's hearing. Always seek immediate veterinary care if your dog is pawing at his ears or shaking or tilting his head. Make sure to have your puppy's eyes examined once a year by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and seek veterinary care immediately at any signs of cloudiness, redness, itching or irritation of the eyes, or if the dog is squinting or pawing at them. 7 Tips to Bring Home a Healthy Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppy Don't ever, ever, ever buy a puppy from a pet store. You're more likely to get an unhealthy, unsocialized and difficult to house-train puppy and will be supporting the cruelty of high-volume puppy mills. Start your search for a good breeder on the website of the American Chesapeake Club, which offers a breeder referral service; choose one who is a member in good standing and has agreed to be bound by the club's Code of Ethics, which prohibits its members from selling puppies to pet stores. Ask your puppy's breeder to show you written documentation from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or the University of Pennsylvania (PennHip) that your puppy's parents' hips are free of dysplasia. OFA certification that the parents are free of elbow dysplasia is also required. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) documentation must also have been received within the previous year, to certify that the puppy's parents do not have any genetic vision or eye abnormalities. Do not purchase a puppy from a breeder who cannot provide you with written documentation that the parents were cleared of health problems that affect the breed. Having the dogs "vet checked" is not a substitute for genetic health testing, and any breeder who says her lines are free of all these problems, or that they're not a concern, is either lying or knows almost nothing about Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Look for your puppy elsewhere. Consider an adult dog from a shelter or a rescue group. Many of the health and behavior problems in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers aren't apparent in puppyhood, but by adopting an older dog, most of them can be ruled out. Puppy or adult, take your Chesapeake Bay Retriever to your veterinarian soon after adoption. Your veterinarian will be able to spot visible problems, and will work with you to set up a preventive regimen that will help you avoid many health issues. Make sure you have a good contract with the seller, shelter or rescue group that spells out responsibilities on both sides. In states with "puppy lemon laws," be sure you and the person you get the dog from both understand your rights and recourses. Pet Insurance for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Pet insurance for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers costs more than for mixed breed dogs. This is because Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are more likely than mixed breed dogs to make claims for hereditary conditions that are expensive to treat. Embrace dog insurance plans offer full coverage for all breed-specific conditions (excluding those that are pre-existing) to which Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are susceptible. The best time to get pet insurance for your Chesapeake Bay Retriever is when he's a healthy puppy. You can't predict what will happen in the future, and pet insurance is the one thing you can't get when you need it the most.
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Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support. How do you know Lula Bell Lewis? We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor Lula's memory. Coping with Grief We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Lula Bell Lewis November 19, 1947 ~ March 30, 2024 (age 76) 76 Years Old 8 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been shared with support of Lula's family - View on Tribute Wall Miss Lula Bell Lewis, affectionately known as “Buncie”, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on March 30, 2024 at Northwest Health of LaPorte, IN. “Buncie” was a guiding light whose loving presence and creative spirit illuminated the lives of many. She was born on November 19, 1947, City Terrell, Arkansas to parents Oscar Lewis and Altoria Lewis-Gerron. “Buncie” attended Michigan City Area Schools and graduated from Isaac E. High School. She later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Lula's journey through life was marked by a steady commitment to education, a profound intelligence, and an immeasurable capacity for love. She enjoyed word search puzzles, shopping, traveling and being with her family. Buncie's early years were shared with a large and vibrant family. Though she was preceded in death by her cherished mother, Altoria Gerron, her father, Oscar Lewis and seven siblings, Early B. Mabins, Odell Mabins, Wallace Lewis, Willie Mae Lewis, Charles Gerron, Marlon Hatchett, Angel Torrance, and Joy Marsh. Her legacy is carried forward by her adoring daughter, Lori (David) Marsh. Buncie's spirit also lives on through her five siblings, Annie L. Bridges, Katherine Jackson, Thomas (Cassandra) Foy, Bobbie Calhoun, and Irene Smith, a very niece that she reared as her very own, Sandra Lenoir; four grandchildren, CieAna, Brian, Nathan and Desmond; one great grandchild, Annelia; special friends, Lela McDonald, Debra McConnell, Gertrude Anderson, Renetta Augusta, Earnestine “Bonnie” Benard and Pepper Smith as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and colleagues who were fortunate to bask in her warmth and wisdom. For many years, Miss Lewis dedicated herself to nurturing young minds as a teacher at the Head Start Program in Michigan City. Her passion for educating children was the foundation of her life's work, and she touched countless lives with her innovative teaching methods and her ability to inspire a love of learning. “Buncie” believed that every child was a hidden gem, and she devoted herself to polishing their potential until they shone brightly. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Buncie was a pillar of strength and joy within her family. Her presence at family gatherings was as essential as the sun is to the sky – a source of light and life. Her laughter was infectious, her advice priceless, and her ability to make each family member feel uniquely loved was her greatest gift. She approached every aspect of life with a heart full of love, whether she was crafting lesson plans or spending time with loved ones. Her creativity was not confined to the classroom; it spilled over into her daily interactions, making even the simplest moments memorable. Her intelligence was not just academic but also emotional, allowing her to connect with others on a profound level. Lula's influence extended far beyond her immediate circle. Her involvement in various associations reflected her commitment to community and her belief in the power of collective action. She was a motivator, a mentor, and a friend to many, leading by example and encouraging others to reach their highest potential. Let us not dwell on the sorrow of her departure but rather celebrate the immeasurable impact she has left on this world. Her journey was one of purpose, her life was dedicated to the service of others. Miss Lula B. Lewis has completed her earthly chapter, but her story continues to inspire and guide us – a narrative of a life lived with passion, kindness, and brilliance. Her legacy will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of those she met.
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A slew of Russian missile and drone strikes have left millions across Ukraine without electricity, heating or water. Ukrainians are now preparing to endure a winter of power cuts that, for many, will prove deadly. Following numerous defeats on the battlefield in recent months, the Russian military has concentrated its attacks on Ukrainian power facilities, fuel storage depots and waterworks. Sites across the country, from the capital Kyiv to Odesa in the south and both west and east Ukraine, have been hit. In late November, Russian attacks cut off essential power to the country’s four nuclear power stations, forcing all four of them into high-risk mitigation procedures, but renewable energy and other forms of power generation have been affected widely too. An extremely bitter winter for Ukraine Russia’s widespread and intentional destruction of Ukraine’s electricity installations means that the national power company, Ukrenergo, cannot meet 50% of demand as things stand. Another power supplier, Yasno, says Ukrainians are likely to face power cuts until March. Already, some six million people have been left without electricity, according to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. To clarify, this means millions are without adequate heating, just as temperatures fall below zero in many parts of Ukraine. How well do you really know your competitors? Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge. Your download email will arrive shortly Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below formBy GlobalData A top Ukrainian official recently stated that Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure amount to genocide, adding that strikes on key facilities targeted “the full Ukrainian nation” and were an effort to force Kyiv to surrender. The term genocide refers to an effort to wipe out a group of people. Russia denies having any such aim, but tens of thousands of people across Ukraine are at real risk of freezing to death this winter. Editor’s note: The original version of article appeared on our sister site Investment Monitor.
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Abby De La Rosa is celebrating the start of something new. In an Instagram Reel posted Sept. 1, the 31-year-old revealed that Nick Cannon, recently bought her and their 14-month-old twins Zion and Zillion a brand-new home. "Here's to beautiful new beginnings," Abby wrote alongside the video featuring her sons walking through their new abode. "I'm so grateful - Thank you Dad - Zion & Zillion." As for Nick, he was more than happy to provide the home for his family. "You are more than welcome!!," the Wild N' Out star commented on her post. "It's the least I can do. Thank you for the unconditional love and the most precious gifts any human can ask for!! BEAUTIFUL New Beginnings!" Abby's recent post is just the latest proof that their co-parenting dynamic is nothing short of strong. In fact, after Nick announced on Aug. 24 that he and model Brittany Bell were expecting their third child together—and his ninth—Abby shared her light-hearted reaction to Nick's ever-expanding family tree. (Nick and Brittany are already parents to 5-year-old son Golden "Sagon" and 19-month-old daughter Powerful Queen.) "Ayeeee! Move over Kardashians," Abby wrote in an Aug. 25 Instagram Story. "Gen ‘C' taking over babyyyy." Nick also shares 11-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey and 1-month-old son Legend with Bre Tiesi. In December 2021, Nick revealed that his son Zen, who he shares with Alyssa Scott, passed away from brain cancer at 5-months-old. Meanwhile, Abby has also recently revealed she is expecting her third baby as well. Although the model announced her pregnancy in June, she did not disclose who the father of her baby is. Abby has since shared that her due date is in late October.
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Support epubBooks by making a small $2.99 PayPal donation purchase. This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows the grown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys (and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, Nat Blake; it is through his eyes that we first meet Plumfield’s lively residents and experience the cheerful confusion that reigns in the welcoming home. The sequel, Jo’s Boys, is also available. 417 pages with a reading time of ~6.50 hours (104446 words), and first published in 1871. This DRM-Free edition published by epubBooks, 2009. There are currently no other reviews for this book. “Please, sir, is this Plumfield?” asked a ragged boy of the man who opened the great gate at which the omnibus left him. “Yes. Who sent you?” “Mr. Laurence. I have got a letter for the lady.” “All right; go up to the house, and give it to her; she’ll see to you, little chap.” The man spoke pleasantly, and the boy went on, feeling much cheered by the words. Through the soft spring rain that fell on sprouting grass and budding trees, Nat saw a large square house before him a hospitable–looking house, with an old–fashioned porch, wide steps, and lights shining in many windows. Neither curtains nor shutters hid the cheerful glimmer; and, pausing a moment before he rang, Nat saw many little shadows dancing on the walls, heard the pleasant hum of young voices, and felt that it was hardly possible that the light and warmth and comfort within could be for a homeless “little chap” like him. “I hope the lady will see to me,” he thought, and gave a timid rap with the great bronze knocker, which was a jovial griffin’s head. A rosy–faced servant–maid opened the door, and smiled as she took the letter which he silently offered. 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A tall youth was practising on the flute in one corner, quite undisturbed by the racket all about him. Two or three others were jumping over the desks, pausing, now and then, to get their breath and laugh at the droll sketches of a little wag who was caricaturing the whole household on a blackboard. In the room on the left a long supper–table was seen, set forth with great pitchers of new milk, piles of brown and white bread, and perfect stacks of the shiny gingerbread so dear to boyish souls. A flavor of toast was in the air, also suggestions of baked apples, very tantalizing to one hungry little nose and stomach. The hall, however, presented the most inviting prospect of all, for a brisk game of tag was going on in the upper entry. 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At his call, the boy reading on the stairs looked up with a pair of big brown eyes, and after an instant’s pause, as if a little shy, he put the book under his arm, and came soberly down to greet the new–comer, who found something very attractive in the pleasant face of this slender, mild–eyed boy. “Have you seen Aunt Jo?” he asked, as if that was some sort of important ceremony. “I haven’t seen anybody yet but you boys; I’m waiting,” answered Nat. “Did Uncle Laurie send you?” proceeded Demi, politely, but gravely. “Mr. Laurence did.”
25 – 01 December 2013 Safe Work Australia has released its draft Code of Practice on Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying. The bullying guide will not have the same legal force as a code of practice, but it will set a national benchmark for managing workplace bullying. They also released a separate worker’s guide, which will influence employee expectations around how organisations should respond to bullying complaints. A NSW woman is alleging her employer would not let her come to work wearing a hijab. Ms El Hassan had been working for an accountancy firm for five years when she advised her employer she wanted to start wearing a headscarf. However, she was informed that she could not come into work wearing the hijab. The firm says it will not be making any comment on these allegations and the matter is expected to go to mediation next month. The only defence to discrimination on religious grounds is that the inherent requirements of the position require the discrimination to occur. It is difficult to see how this would apply to wearing a hijab. Attorney General George Brandis believes that certain provisions in the RDA are unfair and unduly restrict freedoms in expressing non-politically correct views. The new government’s action on the Act is taking place without talking to the people who are affected by hate speech, name-calling and vilification. The success of the provisions of the RDA includes making a statement on the behaviour we expect of all citizens and making sure that visible minorities can defend themselves, not with fists but with the law. Catherine Gillespie, Managing Director of Workplace Conflict Resolution, welcomed new guidelines issued by the FWC last week but said that the impact of the measures on business was still unknown. She said the legislation is well intentioned but, with much of the language open to interpretation, the way in which workers make use of new complaint channels will leave many businesses exposed. The Governor General Quentin Bryce has flagged her support for gay marriage. At the launch of Beyondblue’s guide for families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender diverse people she spoke of the dangers of discrimination against gay people. Her comments have drawn fire, with some arguing she overstepped her role by voicing her opinion on a sensitive political issue. Australia’s professional workers say a combination of office bullying, inability to use office technology and social media are key factors preventing them from being more productive. One in 10 professionals cite bullying from other colleagues or their managers as a top productivity killer. Office professional have on average, a daily-unrealised productivity capacity of 26%. Almost half of Australians say they use social media during work hours, of which one in six are diverted from work up to 10 times a day. The report also found that in the workplace bullying is often subtle and comes in the form of dismissive behaviour intended to intimidate colleagues, language which is aggressive and behaviour which demeans. In a claim before the Rockhampton Supreme Court an Indigenous woman alleges her co-workers subjected her to intimidating behaviour and bullying during her work at the site and is seeking $1 million in damages. Jellinbah Resources says it is committed to ensuring workers at its mines receive support in the face of bullying. The woman worked as a dump truck driver between 2010 and 2011. According to her claim she was often the brunt of racial taunts, sworn at and humiliated by other workers. In one instance she has alleged that co-workers threatened to push her truck off a steep embankment while she was in it. The woman is suing Jellinbah Resources and a contract company on the grounds of negligence and a breach of duty of care. She has been unable to return to the mining industry due to her psychiatric injuries. A café workers who was sexually harassed has been awarded more than $138 000 in damages. The woman’s boss has been found vicariously liable and ordered to pay the majority of her damages. He was also found to have victimised her because he fired her and failed to act on the sexual harassment. The Federal Circuit Court heard Mr Vekiarellis propositioned Ms Alexander at work and told her that if she had sex with him then she would get more shifts. He also touched her bottom, asked her about pornography and made inappropriate remarks about her clothing. Mr Capello, her employer, dismissed her when she complained and told her ‘just let it go, there are lots of other jobs out there.’ The court found Mr Capello liable because he was Vekiarelli’s employer and did nothing to stop the sexual harassment once told. A WA school was forced to apologise over a racial discrimination complaint lodged by a family whose child was told their hair was untidy. The child’s mother argued that because of her child’s mixed cultural heritage, the child had naturally curly hair. She pulled the child out of school before lodging the complaint with the Equal Opportunity Commission. The school apologised over the incident and agreed to change its hair policy. The incident is among a growing number of complaints lodged by young West Australians. November 26 marked the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce, which was established to rid the ADF of all forms of abuse. 2400 complaints were received and allegations dated back to the 1950s, ranging from workplace discrimination, harassment and bullying to the most serious cases of physical or sexual assault. The taskforce has provided counselling for 43 people and referred 18 cases to police for criminal investigation. The independent assessor has approved reparation payments totalling almost $7.37 million. By the end of the week all information and documentation will be collected from complainants. This will allow the taskforce to analyse the information to identify systemic issues. Baby boomers are more distracted at work by social media then Gen-Y. The survey found that of Australian workers who are unproductive, the biggest productivity killer cited by employees was not knowing how to use workplace technology. Each age group had different top reasons for lower productivity. 13.1% of Gen Y workers said bullying from a manager or a colleague, while 12.3% said they didn’t know how to use the technology they have. From Gen X 10.6% said they didn’t know how to use the technology and 8.9% said they were spending time organising their social calendar. For baby boomers 10.1% said organising their social calendar was the biggest productivity killer. Top 10 productivity killers: 1. Don’t know how to use the technology I have 3. Organising social calendar 4. Social media 5. Don’t like their job 6. Poor manager 7. Too qualified for the job 8. Too much work 9. Don’t know what they are supposed to be doing 10. Boring job The Christmas season is a good time for employers to start thinking about mental health in the workplace. Workers are often stressed about competing demands and employers should learn about the risks and protective factors relating to mental health and then apply that knowledge to the Christmas period. Employers should also consider that this is school holidays and for people with kids, juggling work can be stressful. Employers need to be more flexible around this time of the year. 3 Australia Post employees fired in 2010 for sending pornography at work have been reinstated by the FWC. This ruling follows an earlier ruling in September that found they had been unfairly dismissed from their positions, this was centred on the finding that there had been a culture of tolerating such behaviour in the past. The FWC also said that emailing pornography to a friend or willing recipient is ‘objectively a less serious breach of policy’ than emailing that material to an unwilling recipient in order to harass them. The manager of the 3 employees gave evidence saying he believed it extremely unlikely the three would bring porn to work again. The FWC held because of their misconduct they should not receive the bulk of their back pay. Australia Post has challenged the ruling in the Federal Court. 18 – 24 November 2013 The NSW Environment Protection Authority is riddled with workplace bullying according to a public sector report, although most incidences are going unreported. One staff member has complained of intimidation and physical violence by an EPA supervisor. The report found that almost a third of staff had witnessed bullying at work in the past 12 months. Six percent said they were currently experiencing this behaviour. However, only 3 complaints of bullying have been made against managers in the last 12 months. Two complaints were investigated and it was found that there was no evidence to support the allegations. Flexible working is no longer considered the key to gender equality in the workplace. A survey at the Diversity Council Australia’s Annual Debate found that 60% of the participants felt that getting more women into leadership positions was a higher priority. However, flexible working should not be ignored as a pathway to gender equality. Other important factors include addressing gender pay equity and sex-based harassment and discrimination. George Brandis, Australian Attorney-General, has been criticised for his proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). The AG wants to amend s18c, which makes it unlawful to publish material that offends or insults an individual or group because of race, nationality or ethnicity. It’s not clear yet exactly how the Act will be changed but it’s likely some of the more stringent aspects will be removed, making it more difficult to breach the RDA. A senior bureaucrat, who was reprimanded about his inappropriate use of state government email several years before, has been dismissed for accessing porn at work. The man, who is not named, sent an email of topless women to around 40 colleagues to wish them Merry Christmas. The man was counselled after this and assured his superiors that there would be no more inappropriate use of email. However, through 2010-2011 he sent and received almost 150 pornographic emails at work. More than 1000 explicit images were deemed to be at the serious end of the pornography spectrum. He was then dismissed in May 2012. He launched action over his ‘harsh, unjust or unreasonable’ sacking. IRC deputy president Karen Bartel ruled the sacking was within the range of reasonable responses. The gap between the number of working men and women is higher in WA than anywhere else in Australia. WA also has the biggest gap in labour force participation at 15.2%, compared with the national average of 12.1%. Although WA women have a slightly higher labour participation rate than the national average. WA’s mining heavy economy has been blamed for the gender wage gap, which sits around 26.9% (compared with the national average of 17.5%). The FWC has released documents on how it will handle its new anti-bullying jurisdiction. Justice Ross has said that the new jurisdiction is not an avenue to provide compensation to those who have been subjected to bullying and nor is it about penalizing employers. The FWC must start dealing with application within 14 days of filing in an effort to streamline the process. The Defence Department has won a costly victory in its war on the degradation of women with an air force bureaucrat sacked over email porn winning a five-figure compensation payout. Fair Work ordered the payout after finding the department was right to sack ‘Mr X’ but the process was harsh and unjust. Mr X told the tribunal about an established culture in the Defence Department of exchanging emails ranging from mildly humorous through to the more sexually explicit. Mr X was found to have sent an email to 15 of his colleagues, including a slideshow of a naked woman that was found to be ‘lewd, pornographic and demeaning of women’. It was clearly in breach of Defence policies. He was also found to have more material stored on his computer. Mission Australia has called for more investment in young women entering the workforce after COAG’s report showed women and girls lag behind their male counterparts after leaving school. The report shows that although girls generally outperform boys at school they are less likely to transition from school to full engagement in work and education. A COAG Reform Council report has found that women in the workplace are still at a disadvantage. Childcare costs act as a disincentive for women to work full-time and contribute to a gap in retirement savings worth about $207 000. The report also found that women under 30 also tend to have higher qualification than men of the same age. Women filled 3% of top-ranking chair and chief executive positions at ASX 500 companies, which means only 12 women held the role of chief executive at the top companies. Female directors on boards were better represented at 9.2%. The COAG Chairman said this reflected a bias against choosing women for roles. Victoria is the ‘worry state’ when it come to OSH issues, despite it having a lower rate of serious workplace injuries than other states. A survey found that 42% of Victorians were extremely concerned about injuring themselves at work. It is argued that this is a sign that public awareness campaigns have been effective. This concern is a positive thing as workplace issues at the forefront of people’s minds. WorkSafe has just launched a campaign urging Victorians to be safer at work as the festive season draws near. This is the most dangerous time of the year for workers as people become less focussed. Mariam El Hassan told her boss that from October she was going to start wearing the hijab to work. However, her request to wear the scarf was met with deferral and then refusal, with her boss saying ‘I’m not going to have you wearing that out the front.’ She was then told not to come to work on the day she had decided to start wearing the headscarf and was forced to resign. However, the employer’s lawyers said they had done what they could to accommodate Mrs El Hassan. Mrs El Hassan has lodged a complaint with Fair Work claiming the company discriminated against her and took adverse action, leading to her resignation. 11 – 17 November 2013 In northern Sweden a widow has taken a landmark case against her husband’s former employer claiming that his suicide was caused by bullying in the workplace. She said that his mood deteriorated after he got a new boss who she claims was not happy with her late husband’s work. Her husband was 53 when he took his own life. She took her case to the District Court and two bosses are now faced with a charge of a work environment crime. Taxpayers have paid out millions of dollars to bullied and harassed bureaucrats in the South Australian Education Department. Official figures show dozen of government officials have been awarded more than $6.56 million in Workers Compensation claims since 2010. Authorities said the payments were made to staff working within the bureaucracy who had suffered bullying or harassment from colleagues, students or parents. This week there has been discussion about whether the Bolt laws should be repealed. These laws make it unlawful to offend and insult people because of their race. However, this move has been criticised because it tells radicalised minorities in Australia that the right to vilify them is more important than their right to be protected from racist insults. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Annual Report pregnancy discrimination is now Australia’s number one complaint against employers. Sally Killoran has come forward and said she started being treated differently by co-workers as soon as she got married, let alone fell pregnant. She said that a year after she was married she went for an interview and the CEO commented on the fact that she was married, stating they expected a full three-year commitment. She said this was the case with several interviews she attended. This made her feel like having a child would render her career null and void. In the final days of the Labour government, a plea for an exemption to anti-discrimination laws was sought to let the federal government continue to use a wage assessment tool which discriminates against some people with an intellectual disability. The new federal government as continued to seek this exemption. Clive Palmer has been accused of mocking voters and belittling loyal managers at his resorts. A former bodyguard has come out and said that Mr Palmer had exploded with foul abuse at staff, falsely accused managers of being lazy and thieving and privately mocked voters. Flexible work is certainly important in creating more equal workplaces but it certainly isn’t the key to gender equality more broadly. In fact flexible work may actually lead to greater inequality in the workplace because the majority of employees who currently access flexible work arrangements are women and it could even reinforce the gap between men and women in the workplace. Flexible working can also mean career death when it is assumed to signal that an employee is not career focused and lacks commitment. However, there is a strong argument that if there is no equality in caring we won’t get equality in paid work. It is only if conditions are right that equality will occur and flexibility will then allow for a 50:50 split of parenting and work. A cultural difference has led to the operators of a Victorian discount retailer being fined more than $53,000 for cutting the hours of a pregnant employee. The pair from GV Bargains were fined a total of $40 920 and ordered to pay the employee $7197 for her economic and non-economic losses. This is the largest penalty achieved by the Fair Work Ombudsman. When the employee told her employer she was pregnant she was directed to take two weeks of unpaid leave and when she refused her hours were cut by half. When she asked for more hours she was instructed to look for another job. The employer said that it was tradition in China for women not to work when they’re pregnant and that she did not want the employee working in the store. It is unusual for someone to try and justify discrimination based on a cultural misunderstanding. Australians this year are more likely to report they are feeling stressed and anxious. Workplaces were a significant source of this stress, with many workers saying they did not feel supported in the workplace. Men were more likely to say this was the case than women. Working women were also significantly more likely than men to say their employers were supportive of family matters. There is a significant gender difference within the results when it came to causes of stress. For women the leading cause of stress was family issues. For men, the leading cause of stress was financial concerns. A recent Fair Work Commission highlighted the significant challenges and risks facing employers when seeking to terminate employees suffering from mental illness. The Commission found that a public hospital unfairly dismissed an employee from his audio-typist position on the basis of his mental illness. Contractor Downer EDI Mining has secured an exemption from anti-discrimination laws, which allows it to advertise for 50 women-only truck driving positions a year. By granting the exemption, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal is permitting the mining contractor to specifically recruit female entry-level operators. Downer EDI said they were trying to improve gender balance and break stereotypes around gender and occupation. Currently only 14% of the company’s workforce are women. It is hoped this will lift to 25% by 2020. 04 – 10 November 2013 The Business Council of Australia is pushing radical measures to promote women into senior executive jobs, including regular testing of chief executives and board members for unconscious gender bias and female only hiring short lists. The members of the business council have committed to having 50% of their senior roles filled by women in the next decade. The changes include promoting women earlier in their careers, expanding existing executive teams so women are included, and filling vacancies with interim appointments until a qualified woman is found. Senior leaders will be encouraged to share their results on their own unconscious bias and have their bonuses riding on their performance in achieving gender diversity. Although this is an interventionist approach Peter Wilson from Australian Human Resources Institute says it needs to be. It will be up to individual companies to decide if they will implement the measures. However companies that miss the 50% female target by 2023 would be given further resources rather than penalised. Employees who face the sack could exploit new laws to stop bullying by taking their manager to the national workplace umpire. The laws allow employees who believes they are being bullied by ‘repeated unreasonable behaviour’ to apply directly to the Fair Work Commission. The commission must then deal with the complaint within 2 weeks. Under existing laws, those who believe they are bullied at work must try to resolve the issue internally. Businesses believe that this current system is adequate. Pregnancy has overtaken disability as the top discrimination complaint in Australian workplaces. More people believe their family responsibilities see them treated differently by their bosses. It is the first time pregnancy has formed the majority of complaints. Workers made 235 complaints to the agency; 28% from pregnant women, 21 % from people with physical or mental disabilities and 11% from those who felt their family or carer responsibilities resulted in them being treated differently. Complaints included being sacked, passed over for promotion, denied training and receiving inappropriate comments after they revealed they were expecting. A NSW parliamentary inquiry into the bullying at Central Coast WorkCover is scheduled to take place this week. The committee has made 90 submissions partly public and almost all contain allegations of workplace bullying at WorkCover. One employee who worked at WorkCover said she was terrified to tell them that she was injured at work. She said that since being injured she has experienced increased bullying and discrimination a work. The Butler case made headlines in June when the NSW Industrial Relations Commission ordered WorkCover to re-employ Mr Butler after it dismissed him following a scurrilous and malicious campaign to persecute him. This follows a 2011 PriceWaterhouseCoopers report found 40% of WorkCover staff reported being bullied or harassed. Australian businesswomen have revealed that an extended break from work does not always have a negative impact on their future career. A survey of 115 state and territory finalists at the Telstra Business Women’s Awards found over half, 55% said that taking time out could be positive. They reported that it allows for time to reassess life goals and career goals, while 87% agreed that parental leave could be a catalyst for launching their own business. However despite this older issues remain prevalent. 89% of respondents say women face challenges when returning to work after a career break. 40% of women find it hard to return to the workforce. Unions are compiling a shame file of bosses who have mistreated pregnant staff. This includes a bakery worker who gave birth prematurely when forced into hard labour. She was made to scrub the floors and push heavy trolleys, despite three medical certificates requesting lighter duties. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick said that motherhood can still be a career killer for Australian women. The Unions will submit this file to the inquiry into discrimination against pregnant women. In 2011 Australians were outraged by reports that two young men in the ADFA had been involved in an incident where a man had secretly filmed himself having sex with a young woman and broadcast it via Skype. Last month these two men were sentenced to 12-month good behaviour bonds. Yesterday the sentence to a similar incident in the NSW police was handed does. An officer showed the ‘highlights’ reel from his secret camera hidden in an alarm clock. He filmed himself having sex with three women. He received 200 hours community service. This raises the question of what were the men who were watching this is the workplace thinking? None of the men in either instance stood up and said that this was unacceptable behaviour. The sentences of both these men suggest that we aren’t willing to put people in jail for this behaviour. Resource industry employer group AMMA has called on senior leaders in the mining, energy and allied construction sectors to support gender diversity. AMMA has launched a national education campaign to boost competitiveness and productivity. The campaign promotes top-down leadership focusing on gender diversity. The female army cadet who was filmed having sex without her knowledge is claiming Defence degraded her following the incident and hopes suing the department will force it to change its attitude towards women. Kate alleges Defence not only failed to support her but also actively tried to discredit her name, including most seriously by leaking her personal medical records to the press. Defence has vigorously denied these claims. She is expected to take her complaint to the Human Rights Commission within days in a bid to seek compensation. Kate said the recent sentencing of the offenders set a scary example and would deter other victims of sexual assault from coming forward. Some of Australia’s largest companies have agreed to step up pressure on their suppliers to improve their promotion of women as part of recommendations issued by the Male Champions of Change group. The report contained 12 recommendations. Elizabeth Broderick said that what is critical here is engaging leaders, people and suppliers who demonstrate and demand the inherent strength that comes from diverse teams. It engages leaders to make sure they consciously consider the best female talent for new roles as they arise. A Victorian small business has been ordered to pay a former employee for lost wages along with penalties after it refused to comply with a Fair Work Commission ruling. Ms Meadley, who claimed she had been fired from her role after she complained about a reduction in her shifts, originally brought the claim. Gippsland Waste said it had fired her for failing to attend a meeting about bullying allegations made against her. The fair work Commission said that the evidence did not support the complaint that Meadley had bullied two employees and that her termination had been unlawful. Due to an irreparable breakdown in the relationship she was not reinstated. New data reveals 74 incidents of workplace violence or serious injuries involving ACT emergency service workers over the past two years, including17 incidents over the past two financial years of workplace violence where a paramedic was assaulted verbally or physically. Paramedics were punched or kicked by patients. Injuries ranged from a cut finger to workplace bullying. But Ambulance Service acting deputy chief, Howard Wren, says ambulance staff are encouraged and supported to report incidents of verbal and physical abuse. He says the Ambulance Service does all it can to protect its workers, but unfortunately some workplace violence is inevitable and it is not only related to patients who are intoxicated or on drugs. Retired workers who are trying to re-enter the workforce find this is increasingly difficult. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show about one third of older people who have given up looking for work say it is because employers think they are too old. 68% of all age discrimination complaints to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in Australia are about employment. We lose over $10 billion a year by having people unemployed who could be employed were it not for age discrimination. Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner has described the prevalence of sexual harassment in rural Australia as ‘deeply troubling’ A recent survey found that 73% of rural women reported experiencing sexual harassment and 93% of women in agriculture have experienced workplace harassment. Ms Broderick said she was shocked at how high the figures were, although she did acknowledge that the sample size was relatively small. Ms Saunders who conducted the survey says the nature of harassment ranged from exposure to explicit pornography in tearooms, to groping by male co-workers and rape.
We would all ride our dream horse wouldn’t we? So, what would your dream horse look like? What would this dream horse be able to do? What would you like to feel confident doing with your dream horse? Be specific and let your imagination run wild. After all it is your wish list, your dream horse! What if I were to tell you that you could have this dream horse and he might even be the one you have right now? If you can dream it, clicker training can help you make it happen. Now, think about the horse you have. What would make this horse your dream horse (assuming he isn’t already)? And what would you change about his behaviour, to make you feel confident; doing anything you’d dream of doing with him? Most of us would say “I don’t like it when my horse …” When we look at behaviours most of us tend to focus on the things we don’t like. I want you to take all those don’t likes and rephrase then into positive statements for your wish list. “I’d love my horse to stand still when I get on” or “I’d love my horse to run to me from the far end of his pasture.” Clicker training is about developing a great relationship with your horse. If you have that great relationship your horse will be eager to come and play and learn with you. Clicker teaching (I like the word teaching these days more than training as I think it has more of the cooperative feel to the relationship that we want) helps you to think outside the box and be creative. I’m old and lazy, so I like to have my horses help me out as much as possible so I get creative. Here is a video of one of my students and her horse at the mounting block. They are not quite to the final stages of the dream horse at the mounting block image, but they are well on their way. With this video I wanted to show you some ‘out of the boxstall type thinking’ that goes along with clicker training. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a horse behave like Kathleen’s at the mounting block? My horse, Icaro, can be turned loose in the arena and when I go and stand on the mounting block he will come over and align himself with the mounting block until my outstretched hands touch the horn and cantle of the saddle. Why? Because that is a behaviour I want MY dream horse to do. You might want your dream horse to do different things than I want my dream horse to do and that is just fine. YOU are the one who needs to like what your horse does, no one else. And you are the one who needs to like the way you are teaching your horse. Lots of people do not understand the scientific basis for clicker training and will tell you that you will ruin your horse if you hand feed which can happen if you do not teach rules around food. I’ll leave you with the assignment of making up that dream list and hope you will join me next week when we will continue the journey to get you your dream horse. I’d love you to share some of the things on your dream horse wish list so that I can be sure to cover them in the weeks to come. My wish for you and your horse is that you have positive, fun interactions in the coming year, and for the rest of your relationship. Try clicker training and see where it takes you. It could be your best year ever. If the past year’s relationship hasn’t been so good what have you got to lose? If I can help you get there, by helping you make your wish list, or figuring out where to start, well that is one of the wishes on my list. Please e-mail me if you would like help. My wish is to help more people enjoy their relationship with their horse and for their horse to enjoy their relationship with their person. My wish is for everyone to smile, laugh and enjoy their horses half as much as I do each and every day. I wish you all the best for a ‘ven’ 2011. Check out the Poisoned Cue DVD with Jesus Rosales-Ruiz of the University of North Texas to learn about ven and punir and the poisoned cues that we all have. This is a very informative lecture for anyone, not just riders. Quite an eye opener! Put it on your wish list, too!
Learn more about living in our apartments near Olvera Street Located in the oldest and most historic area of downtown Los Angeles, Olvera Street is home to much of the city’s cultural and historic heritage. After being marked for demolition in the 1920s, this area of Los Angeles was revitalized by local residents and is now one of the city’s most popular and prominent Mexican marketplaces and cultural hubs. Nearly two million visitors stroll through Olvera Street every year. Olvera Street is home to 27 examples of 19th-century architecture, including Avila Adobe, the oldest existing residence in Los Angeles. The street was designated as a California State Historic Landmark in 1953. Unlike many parts of the city that have been modernized, Olvera Street maintains its roots as a quaint and diverse neighborhood. More of an alley than a street, Olvera is home to numerous shops, stalls, and sidewalk vendors. Many buildings maintain historical elements, and shopfronts feature vibrant colors that draw instant excitement and conversation from passersby. Today, Olvera Street is a living museum that pays homage to Old Mexico. Colorful pinatas, serapes, sombreros, and Mexican pottery hang from the exterior walls of shops, enticing visitors to step inside for a moment. Those living in apartments near Olvera Street are within steps of one of the most exciting and diverse areas of the city. With numerous street-side restaurants that offer authentic Mexican cuisine and live street shows, it’s hard to beat the vibe of this neighborhood. For apartments near Olvera Street, look no further than the communities offered by Equity. Los Angeles Apartments Learn more about all of our Los Angeles apartments. Equity has apartment communities in locations all over the Los Angeles area. We're committed to finding you a home that suits your needs. Whether you are looking for a micro-unit studio or a large 3 bedroom penthouse, we can help you find your perfect home. Take a look at the map above to see what we have to offer or browse through all of our Los Angeles apartment communities.
Happy Easter Sunday to you all. If you celebrate, that is. If you don’t, that’s cool, too. I realized this morning that there is really nothing to celebrate today without there being some little ones to hide eggs for and watch them have fun. I’m watching the Suns game and listening to Al McCoy on the computer as I type this. I can’t help but think that I really want to see the Suns play these Clippers in the playoffs, but I think the Suns are going to win this game. They have a six point lead as I type, no, make it four points. Back to Al, though. What a master of his craft. He has been a constant in my life and it is hard to fathom not hearing him calling games after this year. I’ve taken him for granted, to be sure, and if there are any future Suns fans in the family, I will hopefully be able to tell them about the great Al McCoy. I can remember watching Suns games on 13” black and white TVs as a kid when the Suns would do the occasional simulcast. Al would be calling the games on both TV and radio and describing the game so well. He seemed to live and breathe with the team, celebrating their success and feeling the disappointment along with the rest of us when they would inevitably lose. It would only be fitting for the Suns to get their first championship this year. Swisheroo for two, Al…more like swisheroo for 51. That’s how many years he has been the voice of the Suns. Absolutely the best! See you tomorrow. Stolen from the interwebs, here's Al in the 70s. GOAT!
Hello kind friends! Anna the websquid here, with an update on the site. In short, we are aware of the various issues afflicting the site, and I’m working on them as fast as I can. This is a part-time gig on my part, so the amount of time I have to work on issues is limited. But we know the captchas suck, we know about the mobile formatting issues, we know pages are loading slow, we know about the 502s. The best way to report site issues or complaints: check our issue tracker, and if you don’t see the issue there, you can send an email to [email protected]. (Alternately, if you’re the sort of person who githubs, feel free to open an issue directly on the issue tracker.) Some technical notes, for the curious: I’m currently prioritizing the latency/availability issues. Our current webhost is proving to be a bad fit for our needs in a number of ways, chief amongst them the difficulty in setting up meaningful monitoring metrics. As a result, we haven’t even been able to reliably identify where in the stack the latency issues are occurring, or whether the 502s are related to backend server latency. The 502s are being returned by hosting-service-provided Apache reverse proxy frontends, and our application server backend (running on gunicorn) doesn’t report any errors at all, except for the occasional “worker timeout” that doesn’t correlate with the periods in which the 502s spike. It’s a bad situation, and I’m digging us out of it. This will probably result in some brief downtime sometime this weekend while I migrate the site to a new hosting platform. Once we have the major operational issues under control, I’ll turn my focus onto the most painful user-visible site bugs. They’re all on my radar, I just have limited cycles to spend.
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by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations On May 11, 2012 we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Georgia and the Republic of Italy, which have flourished due to the longstanding and enduring historic ties closely bonding our two countries. Remarkably, initial diplomatic ties between our nations might date back to 144A.D. By then, the RomanEmperor Antonius Pius invited King Parsman of Iberia to Rome. On this occasion the King signed a treaty associating the Kingdom of Iberia to the Roman Empire and putting it under its protection. More recently, Italy was among the first countries to recognise the Democratic Republic of Georgia after its creation in 1918 and to appoint a Minister Plenipotentiary to Tbilisi. Since the early days, the historical record of our relations has grown and includes numerous prominent individuals of Georgian and Italian descent, who had lived and worked in our countries for the benefit of our nations. Perhaps, one of the most emotional episodes of our common history is related to the World War Two events and to those Georgian soldiers, who fought alongside the Italian partisans of the 118th Brigade Garibaldi. This story unfolded in 1944, when the altruistic self-sacrifice performed by a Georgian soldier and a partisan in the Italian Resistance Movement, Pore Mosulishvili, had proved to be a dramatic example of heroism, which saved the lives of all his brothers-in-arms. In recent years, the Italian Government and People stood behind Georgia in some of the most difficult moments of its history. The hospitality offered by Italian families to hundreds of internally displaced children since the nineties, the Italian direct involvement in the international mediation after the tragic events in August 2008, the humanitarian assistance provided by the Italian Government to cover the social and housing problems of IDPs and the quick deployment of a numerous Italian contingent within the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia are among the best examples of heartfelt sympathy which are highly commended by Georgia. However, it is not only our past, but also our common future that especially bonds us. Both nations share common values, such as respect for democracy, rule of law, human rights and fundamental political freedoms, including the freedom of religion. We welcome the progress attained in the euro-atlantic dialogue with Georgia. In particular, the finalization of the Association Agreement between Georgia and the EU would certainly pave the way for a comprehensive strengthening of the EU-Georgia relations leading to a process towards deeper political association and economic integration, which, in turn would be beneficial for Georgia’s prosperity, democratic consolidation and economic modernization. Moreover, the two nations share mutual respect for the fundamental principles of international law and a joint vision for regional peace and stability based on tolerance, mutual respect and dialogue. In view of this, Italy continues to firmly uphold Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in all relevant fora. We are extremely pleased that in the course of 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two states, we have witnessed both the dynamic development of our cooperation in all spheres of interest along with huge opportunities that remain yet untapped. Georgia and Italy continue to exert joint efforts towards fighting terrorism and securing peace and stability in the world through our valuable contribution to the ISAF operation in Afghanistan. Moreover, in the frames of our all-encompassing cooperation, we have been working successfully to strengthen the trade and economic relations, which are developing very intensively against the background of a number of reciprocal economic agreements that have been signed by the two countries. It is with great satisfaction that we underline that in 2011 our trade volume has peaked after a substantial increase, and that the number of visas issued to Georgian citizens has reached an all-time high during the same year. Hereby, we would like to especially point out our cooperation in the field of culture and education, which is strengthening and deepening on an annual basis. Bearing in mind the existing close historic, human, cultural, political and economic ties, and particularly noting our satisfaction with the current level of bilateral and multilateral relations, the sides reiterate their mutual desire to further diversify and expand their political and economic relations; further promote people-to-people contacts to the mutual benefit of their nations; and strengthen the joint contribution to the preservation of peace, stability and understanding in the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy
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Particle accelerator at Fermilab (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption Members of the international collaboration MINERvA, including University of Rochester researchers, used a particle accelerator at Fermilab—a portion of which is shown in a stylized image above—to create a beam of neutrinos to investigate the structure of protons. The work was part of the MINERvA experiment, a particle physics experiment to study neutrinos. Credit Reidar Hahn/Fermilab Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.
Besides Cal Kestis’ nifty traversal abilities, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor introduces the ability to ride animals to get around as you explore the galaxy, with some being key to progressing the campaign. You’ll first come across Nekko, avian-like creatures (i.e. Star Wars Chocobo!) on the planet of Koboh, except you’ll discover that you can’t ride them right away, at least not without taming them first. This guide will explain how you go about taming and riding animals, what kind of rideable animals are in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and what locations you can find them in. On this page: Animal locations in Star Wars Jedi Survivor There are three rideable animals in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and they feature in two of the six planets in the game. The Relter is a winged creature and the first animal you’ll be able to ride. These are found in Koboh and usually in very specific areas used for traversing by air, so they are also used quite specifically. The Nekko is an avian-like mount that’s also found in Koboh. You’ll be able to tame your first Nekko in an area called Nekko Pools, but you’ll also find many wandering around in the wild. They’re also the only animal that you can take to the stables in Rambler’s Reach to keep, so if there’s one of a certain colour you’re particularly fond of, be sure to bring it back to the stables. The Spamel is a tall camel-like creature with legs as long as an AT-AT, which makes it a very agile mount for riding across the desert of Jedha where it’s found. You’ll unlock it as part of the story when you first arrive on the planet of Jedha shortly after meeting up with Merrin. Need some assistance with Chamber puzzles? Check out our walkthroughs for the Chamber of Clarity, Chamber of Reason, and Chamber of Duality. We also have guides to help you learn how to get into the Forest Array and solve the Crypt of Uhrma puzzle. Want to travel in style? Then you can learn how to tame and ride animals. If you want to upgrade your weapons, we can show you how get the Quickdraw Blaster and the Crossguard Stance too. Upgrades like this may come in handy when you need a strategy for defeating the Rancor. How to tame and ride animals in Star Wars Jedi Survivor Although you can’t immediately tame a Nekko when you first arrive on Koboh, the good news is that the taming ability is unlocked as you progress through the story of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and it happens on the same planet. This happens as you reach an area in Koboh called the Forest Array. As you progress through this section, you’ll eventually encounter another animal called a Relter, a flying creature that you can also ride. Here you’ll be prompted to tame the Relter simply by pressing R1/RB. It’s the same button as using your Jedi mind powers basically but without an additional input. After this, you will be able to summon a Nekko or Spamel by just pressing R1/RB when one is near you. Then just approach the animal and click on the right stick to mount it and dismount by pressing Circle/B. Using a Relter is a slightly different process as you only have to tame the very first one. After that, you’ll find Relters floating at designated spots in Koboh. To ride one, you just have to stand beneath them and then jump to grab its talons and then it will take to the air. Relters are controlled more like gliders as they gradually descend the longer you’re riding on their talons. You can use the analogue stick to control them to glide across large parts of the map to areas that might be otherwise unreachable. There are also occasions where you will pass updrafts that increase your altitude. Nekko are useful for traversing up slippery inclines such as ones with water flowing down that Cal cannot traverse by himself. You can also use them to double jump, which Cal can use to get extra height to reach platforms he otherwise can’t reach himself. You can also fight when riding a Nekko, swinging your lightsaber with Square/X to cut down stormtroopers and other enemies. Once you unlock the blaster stance later in the game, you can also use it for ranged combat by pressing Triangle/Y. A Spamel is essential for crossing Jedha’s harsh desert, and you can click on the left stick so that it can sprint, a function that is unlocked as you progress in the story. Its size means it can also be handy in combat by running over enemies, although you can also press Square/X to make it trample anything nearby too! That’s all you need to know about taming and riding animals in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. While you won’t encounter them that much throughout your journey, their addition certainly adds variety on top of all the cool wall-running and air-dashing Cal will be doing. There’s plenty of fun ways of getting around in this galaxy!
A note from the editor: Jelly Deals is a deals site launched by our parent company, Gamer Network, with a mission to find the best bargains out there. Look out for the Jelly Deals roundup of reduced-price games and kit every Saturday on Eurogamer. It's that time of the week again - time to take a look back at the past week's worth of the best gaming deals and other such things. This time around, we've got everything from PC downloads to Bluetooth headphones, with a little bit of official Dark Souls jewellery thrown in for good measure. Yeah, you read that right. Right, let's go ahead and take a look at what's been on offer, shall we? As usual, we've got deals that'll work in the UK, deals that'll work in the US and some deals that will work in both the UK and US, as well as presumably many other places. Let's get started. UK & US Deals The latest game from The Fullbright Company, creators of the infamous Gone Home, is Tacoma. A narrative-driven sci-fi gem of a game that fleshes out its characters a bit more than the company's previous title. At the moment, buying a copy of Tacoma from GOG will get you a free bonus copy of similarly sci-fi themed title Event. Not a bad bundle if you fancy it. Wonder Boy was a lovely Sega Master System game that I spent a lot of time playing when I was but a lad. For one reason or another, it saw a remake this year in the form of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. As lovely as that is, what's even lovelier is the fact that there is a very limited boxed edition of the game up for grabs on PS4 right now. It'll cost you £19.36 / $24.99 over at Play-Asia and is region-free. Bundle Stars has begun its Summer Sale, which means there's a brand new slew of discounts on digital PC games. You can enter the code SUMMER10 at checkout to get an extra 10% off your purchase, too, which is a bit nice. Here are some of the highlights. - Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition for £3.19 / $3.99 / €3.99 - Alien Isolation Collection for £8.39 / $11.99 / €11.03 - XCOM 2 Deluxe Edition for £17.75 / $27.74 / €24.04 - Mortal Kombat XL for £7.49 / $9.99 / €9.99 - Quantum Break for £14.99 / $19.99 / €18.49 - Broken Age for £3.74 / $4.99 / €4.99 - Project Highrise for £8.99 / $11.99 / €11.99 - Darksiders Franchise Pack for £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 GOG's back with another weekly sale range. This time, the offers include the Delta Force franchise, Red Faction 1 & 2, Painkiller, Legend of Kay: Anniversary, both Full Spectrum Warrior games and, lest we forget everyone's favourite, deBlob. I suppose it was only a matter of time before things from the Dark Souls franchise found their way into our world, I just didn't expect it to necessarily be a set of rings first. If you've found yourself dying to own a real-life version of Havel's Ring, among others, you're now in luck. As long as you've got a bunch of money burning a hole in your account, it can be yours, thanks to First4Figures' official Dark Souls jewellery collection. In what must be one of the site's most confusingly named bundles to date, Humble is currently offering the Micro Jumbo Bundle. This one puts together a bunch of smaller indie titles and offers them up dirt cheap. Honestly, this bundle is worth grabbing for Pony Island and Devil Daggers, if nothing else. Hours of fun there for a handful of coins. Pay what you want: - Geometry Dash - Pony Island - Oh, Sir! The Insult Simulator - Space Pilgrim Episodes 1-4 Pay more than the average: - Who's Your Daddy? - Town of Salem - Hack_me 2 - Devil Daggers - Oh, Sir! The Hollywood Roast Those on the search for a quality gaming laptop may just want to check out this offer from GearBest. Using code MSI1252 at checkout, you can save over £150 / $250 on the cost of a 15.6-inch MSI gaming laptop that boasts a 1050Ti graphics card, 8GB RAM and an i7 processor. It also comes with free international shipping and a one-year international warranty, too, in case you were concerned. Last but not least for the worldwide deals, Humble is offering up a healthy dose of Final Fantasy games on PC with up to 50% off this weekend. The Final Fantasy Weekend sale ends, rather predictably, at the end of this weekend, so get in there and buy a fourth copy of Final Fantasy 7 while you can. The game isn't even out until the end of October, but Amazon UK is already offering up a decent price for Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch. Anyone can pre-order the boxed version of the game for £42 right now, while Amazon Prime members get an extra £2 off, bringing the cost down to £40 and making it the cheapest way to pick up this one at the moment. In popular culture, some things grow so popular that by the time they reach their zenith, it's hard to see anything but them wherever you look. Like Icarus flying a little too close to the sun, this is a bit of a double-edged sword. You'll be seeing the brand in everything imaginable, from T-shirts and video games to, as it turns out, Monopoly editions. It's a surefire way to celebrate something you love while also running the risk of burning out entirely on it. Either way, the inevitable Rick and Morty Monopoly Edition is being released later this year and we should have all seen this coming a long time ago. It's up for pre-order right now at Zavvi. Wubalubadubdub. Entering the conveniently rhyming promo code 'SENN10' during checkout at Zavvi will get you an extra £10 off the price of these Sennheiser HD471G closed over-ear headphones. That means you'll be paying just shy of £40, which is a bit of a steal for Sennheisers. If you'd prefer to go wireless entirely, Argos is offering up a set of Philips' extra luxurious Bluetooth headphones with noise-cancelling technology for half price this week. Head to the site and you can pick up a pair for £39.99 for a limited time. As Amazon moves away from producing the smaller variations of its Fire HD tablet computers, Tesco Direct is stepping in to offer up the remaining stock at a cut price. Head over to Tesco's eBay outlet and you can grab a brand new Fire HD 6-inch version for £37.50 while stock lasts. You'll get a year warranty with that, too. Over at SimplyGames this week, you can grab an Xbox One S 1TB console with a copy of Forza Horizon 3 on top for good measure, all for just under £230. That's a limited offer and it's an Xbox One S rather than the fancy new Xbox One X, of course, but it's not a bad price for what you're getting. We've already been over the whole 'Sennheiser make quite good audio equipment' stuff, so what you need to know about this PC gaming headset is that it's currently discounted by £79, it's 7.1 surround capable and it's very nice to look at as well. Movies are nice. If you're the type to like your general cinematic intake to be of the high-definition variety and you've got yourself some form of Blu-ray player to facilitate that, check out Zavvi's current range of Blu-rays on offer in a '5 for £30' bundle set. There's over 300 titles to pick from but just trust me and get Kubo and the Two Strings in your set. If you're in the market for an Xbox One and you're not particularly interested in waiting for the Xbox One X when it launches later this year, you may just want to head over to Amazon right now and grab this Xbox One S 500GB console which comes with four digital games for just under $250. Not a bad price on that bundle at all. Look what's back in the discount aisle - it's our friend, Mass Effect Andromeda. This time around, it's the Deluxe Edition of the game on both PS4 and Xbox One that's been slashed in price, down to $29.99 for the time being. - Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition on PS4 for $29.99 from Amazon US - Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition on Xbox One for $29.99 from Amazon US The spooky, largely narrative-driven and alarmingly difficult game that is Bethesda's Prey saw release mere months ago, but that doesn't stop it from being available to buy right now for only $24.99 on all three formats. If you've been even remotely curious on this one, there has quite literally never been a better time to give it a try. - Prey on PS4 for $24.99 using code EMCRJBR53 during checkout from NewEgg - Prey on Xbox One for $24.99 using code EMCRJBR53 during checkout from NewEgg - Prey on PC for $24.99 using code EMCRJBR53 during checkout from NewEgg With that, we're done for another week. Keep in mind that deals, prices and availability can change at the drop of a hat, so apologies if you miss out on something you wanted. I'll be over at Jelly Deals, scouring the world wide web for more deals. Feel free to visit, or follow us on Twitter and give us a like on Facebook. Did you know that Jelly Deals has launched a newsletter? Let us bring the best deals directly to you each day. Subscribe here, if that seems like your kind of thing.
An Intensive 5-day Training Course Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) - Format: Classroom - Duration: 5 days - Language: English - Accredited: CPE, KHDA Certified training courses This highly participative Layers of Protection Analysis training course combines both qualitative and quantitative elements of hazard evaluation and risk assessment to analyze and judge the adequacy of existing or proposed safeguards against process deviations and accident scenarios. It uses an order of magnitude approach to quantify the likelihood of causes, likelihood of failure of Independent Protection Layers (IPLs), and estimate the consequences for chosen accident scenarios. These approximations are used to estimate the risk of a scenario. A key to the success of Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is its rules for judging if protection layers are truly independent. Because of these rules, LOPA helps the analysts make consistent judgments of if the risk of a scenario is “as low as reasonably practical (ALARP)”. The training course contents are based and taught on the guidelines from the AIChE / HSE. The training course covers all aspects of how to apply this very useful technique not only in the selection and analysis of Safety Integrated Systems but also for other applications within an organization such as Capital Improvement Planning, Management of Change, Risk Based maintenance programs, Incident Investigations etc. - When and how to use LOPA - How to identify which scenarios from a HAZOP or other qualitative analysis could benefit from LOPA - How to systematically create risk scenarios for new processes or for existing processes under change - How to establish risk acceptance (risk tolerance) criteria for use within your company (this is also called development of ALARP criteria) and how to depict this in a Risk Matrix or in a formula - How to calculate “as-is” risk for a cause-consequence pair: - How to estimate the frequency of the initiating event - How to determine the consequence for the scenario (unmitigated) - Understand what is meant by “independence” and “uniqueness” with respect to the safeguard layers (IPLs) - How to calculate the value of each IPL - How to determine the risk of a LOPA scenario and how to determine how much further risk reduction (if any) is necessary - How to use LOPA to determine the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) necessary for an instrument IPL (to comply with the requirements of IEC 61508/61511 for safety instrumented systems) - How to document LOPA - How other companies worldwide use LOPA to: - Decide which PHA / HAZOP recommendations to reject and which to accept - Focus limited resources within mechanical integrity departments and operations on what is critical to manage risk to ALARP - Avoid wasting resources on the added cost and unproductive sophistication that often occurs when they instead quantify risk using QRA methods such as fault tree and event tree analysis WHO SHOULD ATTEND? - Professionals and leaders who wish to learn more about strategies for improving Process Safety Management and the use of the various Layers of Protection to improve the Safety Integrated Systems and Process Safety of their operations - Professionals and leaders within an organization responsible for Capital Improvement Planning, Management of Change, Risk Based maintenance programs, Incident Investigations, Emergency planning and response, Facility siting and or design - Personnel moving into roles that are participating or are responsible for the Safety Integrated Systems and Process Safety of their operations or Capital Improvement Planning, Management of Change, Risk Based maintenance programs, Incident Investigations, Emergency planning and response, Facility siting and or design The EuroMaTech training course will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video materials, activities and case studies. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating the principles of Layers of Protection Analysis to the particular needs of their workplace. This Layers of Protection Analysis training course covers essential skills such as understanding the principles of Process Safety Management, the developing and analysis of Layers of Protection, determine the safety integrity levels required and developing and implementing Safety Integrated Systems. Day 1 : Introduction to Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) - Learning objectives and goals of using the LOPA technique - What is LOPA? How is LOPA applied? - Terminology and definitions - Where does LOPA fit into Process Safety and the other Process hazard Assessment methods? - How to Implement LOPA - Introduction to Reliability Technology - Reliability of components, series and parallel systems - Types of maintenance and inspection regimes Day 2 : Identification of Initiating Events - Hazard & Operability ‘HAZOP’ Study - HAZOP Workshop - Risk Assessment & Risk Management - Analysis of Major Accidents in relation to LOPA: - Piper Alpha - BP Texas Refinery Explosion Day 3 : Estimating the Consequences and Severity - Estimating the Consequences and Severity - Mechanics of Fire, Explosion and Toxic Releases - Consequence evaluation approaches for LOPA - Developing Scenarios - Selecting candidate scenarios from qualitative (brainstorming) hazard evaluations - Scenarios from design questions and from incidents - Deciding on the right cause-consequence pair to define each scenario - Identifying Independent Protection Layers - Definition and Purpose of an IPL - IPL Rules - LOPA IPL Assessment - Examples of IPL’s - Preventive IPL vs Mitigating IPL - Continuing Examples - Protective Systems Design and Reliability - The concept of Fractional Dead Time ‘FDT’ - High Integrity Protective Systems - Selection of Safety Integrity Levels ‘SIL’ - Using LOPA to make risk decisions - Comparing Calculated risk to Scenario Risk Tolerance - Expert Judgement - Using Cost / Benefit Comparisons - Comparison of risk decision approaches - Cumulative Risk Criteria vs. Scenario Criteria - Continuing Examples Day 4 : Implementing LOPA - Is the company ready for LOPA? - What is the current foundation for risk assessment - What data is required? - Will IPL’s remain in place? - How are risk tolerance criteria established? - When is LOPA used? - The Bow-Tie Model - Discussion: Typical implementation tasks and implementation barriers Day 5 : Using LOPA for other applications - Mechanical Integrity Programs / Risk based inspection / Risk based Maintenance Programs - Risk based Operator Training - Emergency Response Planning - Credible design basis for Overpressure Protection - Evaluating Facility Siting Risks - Evaluate the need for Emergency Isolation Valves - Evaluate taking a safety system out of service - Incident Investigations - Incidents and Failure Root-causes - Programme Evaluation and General Discussion Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE. The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider. Taught by our team of highly qualified trainers, our KHDA approved training courses will provide you with an enriching learning experience and practical knowledge that will help you future-proof your career and support professional development within your organisation.
Best securities restructuring house \|2009 Awards for Excellence GOLDMAN SACHS: The concept of restructuring may have changed but Goldman remains the market leader Also shortlisted in this category: Until the crisis hit, the concept of restructuring had largely been limited to discrete corporate entities. That has all changed. Any institution claiming to have a holistic practice in debt restructuring must now incorporate approaches that can efficiently deal with products such as structured investment vehicles (SIVs) and also securities – especially, but not only, securitizations.
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Read the comments of our experts regarding the future development of Brexit, EU enlargement or climate change combat. We've gathered answers from Christian Kvorning Lassen, Vít Havelka, Kateřina Davidová and Louis Cox-Brusseau. You can read the whole publication via PDF button on the right side next to the article. The 12-13th December EUCO was largely defined by the climate neutrality pledge for 2050 by all Member States sans Poland, even though the lack of heightened 2030 ambitions and strategy mars the overall impression as this is direly needed to achieve the net-zero objective. However, the MFF is in a state of disarray with the upcoming Croatian Presidency leaving little grounds for optimism. Corollary to this, the Conference on the Future of Europe, slated for 2020-2022, still looks largely conceptual and will require the Croatian Presidency to drive the process – an important task resting on a shaky foundation barring immediate progress. EU Enlargement was not on the agenda despite having first been torpedoed by France and subsequently inundated with several non-paper reform proposals, leaving the Western Balkans stranded in an untenable limbo. While WTO paralysis was acknowledged, permanent solutions are not expected to be found for the foreseeable future, despite it being fertile ground for EU (and transatlantic) engagement. Criticism aside, this EUCO was redeemed through the important climate neutrality pledge. While lack of heightened ambitions and tangible actions in other areas are lamentable, today marked a direly needed victory for the climate. The December European Council discussed the latest Finnish proposal of the upcoming MFF 2021-2027, not being able to reach any agreement. The draft was predominantly criticized by the “Friends of Cohesion” group that aims at maximizing allocations into Cohesion Policy. In this respect the Finnish document was perceived as a setback from the original Commission´s proposal. The only tangible result of the yesterday meeting was an agreement on climate neutrality as the one of the priorities of the future MFF. Overall, the negotiations are in disarray and will very likely slip into the second half of 2020 as the Croatian Presidency is not expected to bring any breakthrough proposal. We might witness similar situation to the Constitutional Treaty negotiations, when the final wording was agreed during the German presidency. This will however leave very little time to implement fully the new MFF as it will enter in force at the beginning of 2021. After months of uncertainty and a nail-biting sequence of negotiations, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 (with the exception of Poland, which did not commit to the goal at this time, but which is expected to do so at the Council meeting in June 2020). Agreeing to the climate neutrality is a significant step forward, which will help put climate change into the centre of all future EU policies and investments. It is clear that the issue of financing the transition to net-zero emissions economy will play a key role in the negotiations of the upcoming months, with focus now moving to the announced Just Transition Mechanism, which should help those countries and regions that will find it the most costly to reduce their emissions. The Council’s endorsement of the climate neutrality goal has also opened door to the renegotiation of EU’s 2030 emissions target, which is currently at 40% (compared to 1990 levels) and which needs to be updated to 65 %, should the EU stand a chance of achieving the net-zero objective. This meeting of the EU’s leaders came at an auspicious time in European external relations. With the recent NATO summit on 3-4 November in London addressing the issues of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, internal dissent over NATO unity and tensions with Turkey, and the 9th November Normandy format meeting on Ukraine, this EUCO meeting came at an opportune time for European leaders to consider and consolidate their position on security and defence issues. By and large, the Council conclusions reflected cautious commitment to a continuation of existing mechanisms, with little in the way of new developments. Regarding EU-Russia relations, European sanctions on Russia were renewed for a further six months, and the minimal progress made under the Normandy format talks recognised by both Macron and Merkel. With continued divisions in the Franco-German relationship over European security policy, and an emergent diplomatic fracas between Germany and Russia over the alleged murder of a Georgian citizen in Berlin, it was perhaps unrealistic to expect much in the way of progressive policy declarations on Russia from this Council meeting. Insofar as the Turkish issue is concerned, however, the Council took a more stringent line, with support for Greece and Cyprus over their ongoing disputes with Turkey concerning the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions, and particularly strong condemnation of Turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is, however, particularly noticeable that Turkey’s operation in north-eastern Syria did not receive attention. Against a backdrop of great potential change on the Eastern Neighbourhood with the conflict in Ukraine, the looming advent of Brexit and ongoing tensions with Turkey, it is perhaps disappointing that this European Council did not make more strident, progressive commitments to dealing with future issues; it is not, however, entirely surprising, given the uncertain future the EU faces in the next five years. Many in the UK may have expected Thursday’s general election to return a close final result, with some even expecting or hoping for a hung parliament akin to the 2017 election. The reality was very different. The Conservative Party under Boris Johnson won its greatest victory since the days of Margaret Thatcher, with a majority of just under 80 seats – a historic outcome that has already been hailed in British media as an ironclad mandate from the electorate to deliver Brexit. Whether or not the result ought to be interpreted on a single-issue basis, the European Council meeting took a largely pragmatic response to the election’s outcome: it can now be said with certainty that the United Kingdom will depart the European Union on 31st January 2020, and above all the leaders of the European Union welcome the clarity and certainty such a result provides, ending three years of chaos, uncertainty and often frustrating negotiations. Continuing the (mostly) close cohesion that has characterised the European response to Brexit, the Council welcomed the Commission’s decision to reappoint Michel Barnier as Brexit negotiator, to move toward a clear and ratified trade deal during 2020, with the stated intention of maintaining “as close as possible” a future relationship with the UK at all levels. #EUCO #EUCO 2019 #Commentary Expertise: Migration/European migration crisis, EU foreign policy, Scandinavian politics, populism, EU enlargement policy Expertise: EU institutional relations with member states, europeisation, transformation role of EU Expertise: EU climate and energy policy, environmental protection Expertise: Security and defence, euroscepticism, FDIs, V4, Brexit
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Starting Oct. 10, Halloween in Chautauqua County will have some extra scares this year to benefit local causes. Three haunted house attractions have joined forces this season to offer the community a Fright Nights discounted combination pass for entrance into all three haunted houses – Terror Within the Walls in Jamestown, The Haunting at the Mall in Lakewood and Town of Terror at the Children’s Safety Village in Ashville. Fright Nights was established this year after many discussions and ideas were brought up last year from the three haunted house directors, LeAnne Samuelson, Scott Mekus and Terri Kindberg. “After we brought the idea to the table, it was definitely a hands-down ‘Yes’ decision by all three parties involved,” said Mekus, director of The Haunting at the Mall. “With proceeds benefiting National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., Chautauqua County Humane Society and Children’s Safety Village, we knew that all the hard work going into this community project is well worth it.” Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. marks the opening of all three Fright Nights haunted house attractions in the local area. Each haunt has different dates and times. The cost of the combo pass is $21 and it is available for purchase at Don’s Car Wash, The Cherry Lounge, event locations and online at www.townofterror.net. Tickets must be handed in at each haunted house and the organizers are not responsible for lost tickets. For more information on Fright Nights, visit www.southerntierfrightnights.com. Terror Within the Walls, under the direction of Halloween enthusiast Samuelson, will also return to Jamestown this fall. It boasts a haunted house attraction for a great cause beginning Oct. 10. Terror Within the Walls is a local haunted house attraction that benefits various causes and organizations. The organizers’ goal is to provide safe, fun, fright-filled evenings for the community as well as support and donations to charities. Through the dedication of the people involved, Terror Within the Walls was able to grant a local wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2009. In 2010 and 2011 it made donations to Hospice Chautauqua County and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Western New York, as well as Make-A-Wish Foundation again in 2013. This October, Terror Within the Walls will be presenting a brand-new attraction – Into the Darkness. It is a ghost-hunting experience. Visitors will enter into total darkness with only the ghost detection light to guide them. “I absolutely love Halloween, putting on haunted houses and all the frights that come with it,” Samuelson said. “I’m looking forward to this year’s Into the Darkness ghost hunting theme.” The dates are Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 and 31, and Nov. 1 from 7:30-11 p.m. at the Pintagro Building (above the Babalu Cafe) located at 14-16 E. Second St. in Jamestown. The cost is $10 per person with proceeds benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. The Haunting at the Mall, under the direction of Mekus of Eventz by Scott, makes its second-year debut starting Oct. 10 at the Chautauqua Mall. The exterior entrance to the second-floor haunt is behind JCPenney with parking just past the salon entrance. The dates of the “Fear Revisited” haunted house are scheduled for Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 and 31, and Nov. 1 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The indoor haunted house, featuring over 20 rooms of acting scenes, mazes and scares on the unknown second floor of the mall, was introduced to the community in 2013 by Mekus’ childhood memories of St. John’s haunted house in Dunkirk. “I always loved going to and eventually helping out at the popular St. John’s haunted house on Central Avenue where I grew up in Dunkirk,” Mekus said. “The room-by-room acting scenes were very creative and I remember one year waiting outside to get in through the metal cellar doors which was so creepy as a kid. I wanted to bring this back to Jamestown where I live since the haunted house no longer exists there.” The cost is $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Chautauqua Mall’s Top It! Pizza and Bounce A Lot, Second Chances Thrift Stores and Century21 Turner Brokers. A special discounted haunt ($5 per person) for the younger children will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m. during the trick-or-treat event at the Chautauqua Mall. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Chautauqua County Humane Society in Jamestown. Last year, $1,085 was donated to the animal shelter on behalf of Eventz by Scott. For more information on the event or to volunteer at the haunted house, contact Mekus at 720-0564, smekus@eventzbyscott or on Facebook at The Haunting at the Mall. The Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village is hosting the third annual Town of Terror at 2695 Route 394 in Ashville, next to the Hewes Education Center-BOCES. It will be held Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 10-25 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Halloween event is sponsored by Cummins, Tim Hortons, Wegmans and JS Auto Supply. This miniature village, normally a training grounds for safety education classes for children, has been overtaken by creatures of the night. Those who love Halloween and would like to be a part of the Town of Terror are encouraged to form a team and use creativity to decorate the most terrifying, haunted building in the village. All guests who come through the haunted village will vote on their favorite, most terrifying building at the end of their tour. The team with the most votes at the end of the contest wins $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place, which may be kept or donated to their favorite charity. Those participating can encourage co-workers, family and friends to come and vote for their building. “The Town of Terror gets scarier and scarier each year.” says Terri Kindberg, executive director of the Safety Village. “We assure guests will receive a spine-tingling tour through our haunted village where they will hear dark, eerie, screams of terror coming from somewhere unknown.” It is not recommended for those under 12 or for the faint of heart. “It is exciting to watch the village unfold into a haunted playground where creatures are around every corner,” Kindberg said. “We can barely wait to have the community be part of the fun. This fundraiser will help us to continue offering hands-on safety classes for children in our community in the areas of fire, traffic and bicycle safety, as well as the new classes offered this year for first aid, CPR and AED training. These classes are so important for the children and may one day, save their lives.” This event takes more than 75 volunteers each night to fill in all the roles to make it possible. Volunteers include members of the RSVP and Foster Grandparents programs, volunteers from the Cassadaga Job Corp., students and faculty from JCC, organizations such as the Kiwanis Club, Rotary, Lions Club, the American Legions, and members of the Club Associates. In addition, students from several area high schools are volunteering, not only to assist the Children’s Safety Village, but are receiving community service hours, as well. To volunteer to be part of this event, contact Terri Kindberg at 499-8138 or [email protected]. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Safety Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children in our community. The Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village is located in Ashville. It is a nonprofit organization which was formed in 1996. The DFT Communications Educational Facility, where classes are held, is surrounded by a child-sized village, complete with a business district, paved roads, street signs, sidewalks and everything you would find in an actual village. The purpose of the Safety Village is to educate children, primarily in the areas of traffic, bike, fire and water safety. The Safety Village is sustained through fundraising efforts, grants and donations. All donations are tax-deductible. Original article by The Post-Journal.
Associate Coverage: Teresa and Alton’s Wedding at the Acadian Ballroom July 28, 2009 Teresa and Alton’s wedding was held at one of our favorite venues, the Acadian Ballroom. Their ceremony was in the center of the ballroom with a stunning array of beautiful flowers from Event Floral that amplified the natural style of the ballroom itself. Once the ceremony was over the party began, big time! Cocktail hour, Dinner, and Dancing. The works! (Guests and family can view the whole set of pictures here) Evrim Icoz is a Portland Wedding Photographer and is one of Pacific Northwest's most award winning wedding photographers. He has a dramatic and artistic style, and is fond of story telling with candid images.
February 26, 2015. 7:00 pm Directions: Circle the most correct answer. - Minnesota Avenue: - Was the location of this week’s trail - Provided opportunity for urban shiggy - Somehow still offered interaction with strippers - Exists, apparently - Penis Fly Trap, Dial F, Sorest Rump, Roll Over Bitch, and Colliteral Damage were: - The hares - The hairs - Mostly too drunk to read maps - Approximately 1/4 of the whole pack - Having zero virgins at Minnesota Avenue in February was: - Quick, someone get me a thesaurus… - Welcome Homo was our: - Superhero in bright yellow tights - Sacrificial lamb through shiggy - Only evidence to date of literacy among Carolina Trash - DC Eagle: - Hosted our on-after - Is a gay biker bar - Provided shelter from the authorities - Gave us free beer!! (!!!) - The weather: - Was a balmy 33 degrees - Holy shit, it was above freezing! - Actually allowed for distinguishing the male and female forms under fewer layers - Removed that element of surprise, though… A small but fearless pack ventured east of the river to explore territory formerly known only to Lewis and Clark. Following turkeys, eagles, and only a little bit of blood, we were rewarded with refreshments next to a power station and an abandoned version of Pee Wee’s playhouse. Angry strippers threatened to ruin our merriment, but Just Dwayne, the awesome manager of DC Eagle took us in and gave us free beer. Really, free beer! We’re on a hot streak, folks! Kindergarten Cock circled the troops indoors for a surprisingly rambunctious circle, and I accidentally dressed like Spock, which was technically too soon to be considered too soon. Violations! - Dr. Toolittle kindly offered to eat my cheese. Lucky for her, I’m on antibiotics so there’s plenty of cheese to go around! - Speaking of cheese, Whoregon Trail was concerned with a general lack of cream cheese in her life, but didn’t want to tell her significant other for fear of “waking up to a surprise.” I don’t want to find out what a bagel and a schmear means in her house. - Geriatric Mandering admitted she could “find redeeming qualities in Hitler.” She is clearly an avid supporter of the arts. - The hares were violated for leaving so little flour that the pack had to follow their footsteps in the snow. There were never points at which there was only one set of footprints, though, because Jesus can’t go hashing. - Colitteral Damage emerged from the woods after emptying her bladder and announced she was the new version of the princess and the pee, and finally - A homeless gentleman asked Roll Over Bitch to stop hitting on Dr. Toolittle, and hence became the first person ever impressed by R. O. B’s game. And although we finally had conditions appropriate for a naming, we had no justs. We settled for hanging out with Just Dwayne and our free beverages. Come back to us, justs! We miss puns. I mean, you. We miss you. On- Totally kidding about that yeast infection- On –Red, White, and Poo
London, England, Jul 8, 2023 / 08:01 am (CNA). A historic prayer book belonging to the priest who protected King Charles II and helped save his life has gone on public display at one of England’s famous stately homes. Father John Huddleston’s personal missal, which is almost 400 years old, is now on display at Moseley Old Hall, Wolverhampton, which is situated in the West Midlands region of the country. Moseley Old Hall, where the Roman Missal of Fr. John Huddleston went on display. Photo courtesy of the National Trust Following the Battle of Worcester in 1651 in which the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell defeated the Royalists, the defeated monarch sought refuge at the home of the Catholic Whitgreave Family, where the Benedictine priest also resided, dressed as a servant. Huddleston agreed to hide Charles II in his first-floor room, which featured a trap door beneath the floor of the cupboard where a priest hole was accessible. Charles II was able to hide there when soldiers turned up at the house, looking for the king. Opening page of the “Missale Romanum,” a 400 year old missal belonging to Fr John Huddleston, who protected King Charles II. Photo courtesy of the National Trust The historic missal was purchased by the conservation charity National Trust at auction due to a substantial donation from a volunteer and the support of the organization Friends of the National Libraries. It is believed that the “Missale Romanum,” published in Paris in 1623, might have been instrumental in bringing about the king’s deathbed conversion to Catholicism in 1685. Inscriptions and annotations made by Fr. Huddleston in his Roman Missal. Photo courtesy of National Trust Once the monarchy was finally restored in 1660, Charles made Huddleston chaplain to his mother, Queen Henrietta Maria, and to his wife, Catherine of Braganza. On his deathbed at Whitehall Palace in 1685, Charles asked for Huddleston, who heard the king’s confession, gave him holy Communion, and finally received him into the Catholic Church. It is alleged that the Duke of York later commented that the priest had twice saved the king’s life — first his body, then his soul. Sarah Kay, Cultural Heritage curator, said: “We’re delighted to have secured this important book which is central to the story of Moseley. If we hadn’t acquired it, it is likely to have gone into private hands and not been accessible by the public. Displaying and interpreting the missal will provide a compelling focus and renewed impetus for telling the story of Charles II’s remarkable escape.” The altar in the Attic Chapel at Moseley Old Hall. Photo courtesy of the National Trust Tim Pye, national curator, said: “The Huddleston Missal is a wonderful acquisition for Moseley Old Hall. Not only is the 1623 edition of the ‘Missale Romanum’ a rare book — just one other complete copy is recorded in U.K. libraries — it is also crucial for our understanding of how Roman Catholic books were used and circulated at a time when it was dangerous to be anything other than Anglican. “The way in which Huddleston has inscribed and annotated his missal highlights just how precious and personal this book would have been to him.”
After indications earlier this year that Apple might be interested in cryptocurrency, a company exec this week confirmed the company is indeed interested in digital money, as it has "interesting long-term potential." Senior Reporter, Computerworld \| SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 After announcing support for digital signatures and public and private encryption keys, which could be used to represent cryptocurrencies, an Apple executive on Thursday made it clear the company is watching blockchain-based digital currencies. This past spring, Apple announced CryptoKit for iOS 13, which will allow developers to easily create hashes for digital signatures and public and private keys that can be stored and managed by Apple’s Secure Enclave. Those keys, which can represent cryptocurrencies, can then be exchanged by iPhone owners as a form of payment through an app. At the time of its release, Apple did not return a request for comment on CryptoKit and whether it is part of a plan to introduce a cryptocurrency wallet. On Thursday, however, Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay, told CNN: "We’re watching cryptocurrency. We think it’s interesting. We think it has interesting long-term potential." Bailey’s comments came during a private event in San Francisco. If Apple is going down the cryptocurrency path, it would be following HTC and Samsung, who’ve announced plans to create native cold storage wallets on their smartphones. HTC last year announced that its Exodus 1 smartphone would be able to natively store bitcoin or Ether cryptocurrencies; Samsung is making a big push for the same feature on its flagship Galaxy 10 phone, expected to arrive in February. Jack Gold, principal analyst with J. Gold Associates, said he doesn’t expect Apple to roll out cryptocurrency technology "right now." Instead, he expects the company to make sure Apple Pay is working properly and gains marketshare before jumping on a new payment method with "lots of risk" – including potential pitfalls from regulators in the U.S. and Europe. "I’d guess that Apple will react to what others are doing in cryptocurrency…, but only after time to evaluate how successful [they are] and what problems arose," Gold said. "Apple is very good at fixing any perceived problems in technologies and presenting them to end users, but generally does not lead the marketplace, only getting on board after a market is established." A study from Juniper Research found that the number of people using digital wallets for all types of currencies is expected to increase from 2.3 billion this year to nearly 4 billion – or 50% of the world’s population – by 2024. This, in turn, will push wallet transaction values up by more than 80% to more than $9 trillion a year. The study indicated the increases would be driven by a greater volume of transactions conducted via stored credentials, like those of a crypto wallet. Cryptocurrency as a form of payment for services or products has attracted some of the largest names in financial services and social media. For example, earlier this year, JP Morgan Chase announced plans to launch what is considered to be the first cryptocurrency backed by a major bank, a move that could legitimize blockchain as a vehicle for fiat cryptocurrencies. JPM Coin, as the bank is calling its new cryptocoin, is considered fiat currency because it’s backed by U.S. dollars in accounts designated at JPMorgan Chase N.A. In June, after months of speculation, Facebook announced plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and digital wallet, something experts said should be a clarion call to commercial banks: if you don’t begin to explore blockchain technology, tech companies could eat your lunch. Clifford Rossi, a finance professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, said Facebook’s entry into the banking marketplace puts added pressure on commercial banks at a time when they are already scrambling to learn how to compete against nimbler, tech-savvy fintech companies. Apple launched its mobile payments platform, Apple Pay, in 2014; it processes about one billion transactions a month, according to some reports. And with its entry into the credit card industry this year with its new Apple Card, the company has firmly planted a flag in the fintech market. Gartner Research Vice President Annette Zimmermann said offering a cryptocurrency is just another way for Apple "to keep people in their ecosystem and to differentiate via keeping your data private. "Just like with the Apple Card, that has generally the main function of keeping people in the Apple ecosystem. You have to own an iPhone in order to use an Apple Card. And the company has followed the path of trying to differentiate with safeguarding their users privacy in several areas," Zimmermann said. This story, "Apple exec confirms cryptocurrency is on company radar" was originally published by Computerworld.
For a country with a few gambling options, a prestigious horse racing event is always a welcome treat. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy that prohibits the gambling except for the government-sponsored National Lottery and horse racing. Horse racing may not be as popular as the National Lottery because of its common association with the elite of Thailand. Probably because the events are held in the prestigious membership sports clubs. Still, these racecourses are open to the public for betting even though they are club members. These public races are held every second Sunday, alternating between The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) and The Royal Turf Club (RTC). Thailand is a vibrant country with amazing beaches but what most do not know is that the country also boasts of a gambling treasure. In fact, horse racing events have won the hearts of the high-so and the royalty. Horse racing in Thailand has a rich history. It was in 1890 when Franking Hurst, an English man submitted a request to lease a Sra Pratum land where he can host occasional races including horse racing and cycle racing. The development was known as the Royal Racing Course, but the operations did not last long. The re-introduction of horse racing to Thailand happened when King Rama V returned from his European state visit in 1897. His Majesty fell in love with horse racing and the king’s civil servants and students were the ones who spearheaded a horse racing event to show their allegiance and support. The event gave birth to the rising popularity of Western-style horse racing, particularly among the elite. The Royal Bangkok Sports Club became the country’s first racecourse because the king wanted to promote high-quality breeding and horse racing in his country and at the same time providing a great sports venues for locals and expats living in Thailand. Located on the premier spot on Henri Dunant Road, the Royal Bangkok Sports Club hosts public horse racing events every other Sunday. The club also accepts and serves as a horse training and testing centre. Thailand hosts 26 horse races annually. This includes four premier celebration cups including the Ram Rakop Cup, Royal Derby Cup, Chairman’s Cup, and the Phraya Pradipatpubal Cup. The country also serves as host to three major competitions including the Chakri Cup held every April, followed by the Queen’s Cup every August, and the finale event of the year, The King’s Cup held every December. Where To See Horse-Racing in Thailand A highly prestigious sports club established in 1901, Royal Bangkok Sports Club is a favourite among the elite. Non-members pay an admission fee of 100 baht. While this sports club is not as glamorous as the Royal Ascot, the grandstand is booming with excitement. The Thai clientele sure knows how to have fun at any horse race event. Royal Turf Club of Thailand Address: Phitsanulok Road, Duan Chitralada Sub-District, Dusit Telephone Number: +66 (0)2 628 1810-5 An exclusive club in Thailand, Royal Turf Club is only a short driving distance from Bangkok. Many punters love placing a wager on horse races in this venue because they commonly have highly favourable betting odds. This particular club will no longer host horse races as the Crown Property Bureau (CPB) who owns the land that the lease for horse races will be terminated. It is believed that the venue will become a public park to honour the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Nong Ho Horse Track (Chiang Mai) Address: Chiang Mai-Fang Rd (107 Hwy/Chotana Road) Tumbol Changphueak Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai 50300 Telephone Number: +66 53 221 974 This up and coming horse racing facility is located near the Rama IX Lake. Horse race events are held every Saturday afternoon. It has a low admission rate but betting can get quite expensive. Most races start at 4 in the afternoon but since the racecourse is not as popular yet, schedules of races often start late. Winning the Race Some follow their gut feel while others are more superstitious when they choose a horse to bet on. Whatever they follow, it is important that they follow these simple tips so they can truly enjoy horse racing. Polish Handicapping Skills. Handicapping is how one determines which horse has the highest probability of winning a race. It is more of a creative processing rather than systematic computation. To be good at it, punters must study the Daily Racing Form (DRF). This form contains figures and statistics, once decoded, can give punters a good edge on which horses will do well. Study the Beyer Speed Figures. One of the figures to look at are the Beyer numbers, which are the starting point in the handicapping process. These are the bold numbers at the middle of each DRF. It indicated a horse’s previous performances. Most punters use the horse that has the highest last-race Beyer to help them eliminate the horses that did not ever run close to this figure. The two numbers in the Beyer figures represent pace and speed. Pace Projections. It is determined by studying the past performances. Those who have mastered the skills of handicapping estimate the pace of the existing race and decide on which of the horses will be able to take advantage of it. The first bold number is the pace and states if the horse prefers to lead early or not. Speed Projections. Entirely different from pace, speed is the second bold number on the Beyer figure. It shows the ability of the horse to pass other horses as they approach the finish line. It should be noted that speed does not mean consistency, which is possible with pace. Consider Race Distance. One of the biggest factors bettors should consider when betting is the distance. There are horses that can get tired at around six furlongs, they wouldn’t last long in races that have twelve furlongs. Monitor the Track and Weather. Also known as track bias, weather and track changes can change the race entirely. Wise bettors often take into consideration bias in the racing surface when they decide on which horse to bet on. Each horse has a preferred surface – dirt or turf. It is important to know a horse performance on the race track. Weather should also be considered when betting. A little rain can turn dirt into a muddy pit and bettors should know if a particular horse has performed well in this kind of weather and track. Account Form Cycles. Handicappers should take into consideration the consistency of a particular horse. Not all last races represent the true ability of a horse. Some horses have poor statistics because of a bias in the previous race while other horses are known to improve or regress on race day. So it is wise to consider the consistency of a particular horse. Analyze the Horse’s Post Position. When looking at the statistics, carefully note the previous races of the horse. From there, a horse’s past post position can be seen. Oftentimes, sprint races with only one turn favour the outside posts, while route races with two turns at longer distances usually favour the inside post position. Consider your horse’s post position and correlate it with the current race. Bettors also use this information to compare with other horses. Thailand Horse Racing Facts How much does it cost to enjoy a horse race in Thailand? Visitors must pay an admission fee. For Royal Bangkok Sports Club, the entrance fee is 50 baht for grandstand, 100 baht for grandstand behind the winning post, 600 baht for Club House, and 1,600 baht for winning posts room. The Nong Ho Horse Track charges 20 baht for the open stands and 100 baht for air-conditioned stands. Race programmes are also available for purchase, with the Thai version a lot cheaper for 10 baht while the English version going for as much as 100 baht. Expats and beginners are highly advised to secure the English version, which contains a short introduction and explanation of the Thailand betting system. Bets start at a minimum of 50 baht, but bigger bets are also welcome. Is there a dress code to follow? There are no existing dress codes to follow in attending horse race events in Thailand. It is, in fact, common to find spectators wearing flip-flops, short-sleeved shirts, and typical casual dresses. Although those who want to access the air-conditioned stands must follow a smart casual dress code, at least. Men are also expected to wear collared shirts and women are best to dress conservatively in a knee-length dress, if possible. What is the crowd like? Many of the Thai people who are horse racing betting enthusiasts are middle-aged or older man. Visitors can see their seriousness and excitement as they cheer on top of their lungs for their favourite horses to reach the finish line.
This post contains affiliate links. As the workforce becomes increasingly automated and artificial intelligence handles more technical and routine tasks, the most valuable and distinctly “human” capabilities are taking center stage. Chief among them is emotional intelligence (EQ) – the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ emotions, to discriminate among them, and to use this emotional data to guide thinking and behavior. While cognitive intelligence (IQ) remains important, decades of research shows that emotional intelligence is the critical factor that sets star performers apart. People with high EQ are more adept at navigating workplace dynamics, communicating effectively, making sound decisions, and cultivating strong relationships – skills that can’t be replicated by machines. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore why emotional intelligence is so vital, dig into the core competencies, and provide a roadmap for purposefully developing your EQ to gain an unfair professional advantage. Mastering emotional intelligence for workplace success requires: 1) Deeply understanding EQ’s impact on performance, collaboration and leadership; 2) Committing to ongoing self-evaluation and strengthening self-awareness; 3) Studying proven EQ frameworks like self-management, social awareness and relationship skills; 4) Deliberate practice applying EQ in real workplace scenarios; 5) Embracing challenges that pressure-test emotional mastery; 6) Coaching others on EQ as a mastery consolidation. With diligence across this iterative cycle of learning and application, professionals can elevate their “human skills” to thrive amid AI-driven workforce shifts that make EQ increasingly vital. The Case for Emotional Intelligence at Work Before we define EQ in-depth, let’s look at some of the powerful impacts it has in organizational contexts: - Better Job Performance Employees with high EQ are more productive, create better teamwork experiences, have higher-quality work relationships, negotiate more effectively, and display more leadership potential. One study found that 90% of top performers scored high in EQ capabilities. - Effective Leadership EQ allows leaders to inspire and motivate rather than simply dictate. They’re more adept at reading situations, influential communication, conflict resolution, change management, and driving organizational engagement/performance. - Improved Decision Making Being aware of how emotions shape perception helps EQ individuals make more rational, intentional decisions rather than being hijacked by bias, impulse or pressure. - Enhanced Collaboration High EQ individuals foster more trust, psychological safety and communication within teams. This unlocks more innovation, idea flow and productive disagreement. - Customer-Centric Focus Employees skilled in empathy can better understand customer needs, provide thoughtful service experiences and build lasting, profitable relationships. - Personal Well-Being EQ skills like self-awareness, self-regulation and social skills lead to lower stress, more life satisfaction, and stronger support systems. Clearly, emotional intelligence skills play a pivotal role in optimizing human performance and output across professional contexts. Those who invest in developing this capability gain significant strategic advantages. Understanding Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Emotional intelligence (EQ), also known as emotional quotient, refers to a person’s ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions—both their own and those of others. It plays a crucial role in interpersonal communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and overall effectiveness in the business world. Here are the key components of emotional intelligence: - Self-awareness: Recognizing and understanding your own emotions without being overly influenced by them. - Self-regulation: Adapting your behavior to different situations and effectively managing your emotions. - Motivation: Internal drive that propels you toward your goals. - Empathy: Sensitivity to the feelings and emotions of others. - Social skills: The ability to navigate social interactions effectively. Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Workplace Success? - Predictor of Success: Research shows that EQ is a critical predictor of success in life. People with high emotional intelligence tend to outperform their peers with high IQs. In fact, a 40-year study by the University of California at Berkeley found that EI was 400% more powerful than IQ in predicting success in various fields. - Workplace Benefits: - Higher Earnings: Individuals with high EQ earn an average of $29,000 more annually than those with low EQ. Each percentage-point increase in EQ adds $1300 to an individual’s annual salary. - Job Satisfaction: High EQ correlates with job satisfaction and overall well-being. - Interpersonal Functioning: EQ influences how well employees interact with colleagues, manage stress, and handle conflict. - Leadership Abilities: Successful leaders exhibit emotional intelligence, not just intellectual prowess. Learn practical strategies for enhancing your emotional intelligence with Emotional Intelligence 2.0, this book [ncludes a self-assessment and actionable steps to improve your EQ. The EQ Model and Competencies So what exactly is emotional intelligence composed of? The most robust model breaks it down into two overarching categories with four sub-domains: - Emotional self-awareness: Reading your bodily feelings and emotional tendencies, as well as their impacts - Accurate self-assessment: Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values and drivers clearly - Emotional self-control: Monitoring and regulating your impulses, moods and reactions effectively - Motivation: Using your deepest emotional preferences to move and guide yourself toward your goals and outcomes - Empathy: Sensing others’ emotions, resonating with their perspectives and cultivating rapport - Organizational awareness: Reading emotional currents and power dynamics within groups - Influential communication: Sending clear, convincing and impactful messages - Building bonds: Nurturing productive relationships, managing conflict and finding common ground - Leadership: Inspiring others, catalyzing change and developing talent Each sub-domain represents capabilities that, when developed holistically through intentional practice, propel individual and organizational success. Explore the impact of emotional intelligence on personal and professional success. Learn how to develop your EQ skills and apply them in various aspects of your life with The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success, buy now on Amazon. The Emotional Intelligence Development Process Unlike IQ which is predominantly innate and fixed by adulthood, emotional intelligence is considered a highly flexible capability that can be improved over time through effort and dedication. Here is a proven process for systematically strengthening your EQ: 1. Self-Evaluation and Feedback Start by measuring your current emotional intelligence through self-assessments, 360 tools that gather confidential feedback from others, and introspection exercises. Identify EQ strengths to leverage and opportunities for growth. 2. Build Foundational Self-Awareness Focus initially on enhancing your self-awareness through mindfulness, stress management, journaling, and techniques like meditation to stay connected to your internal emotional state. This self-awareness forms the basis for stronger self-management and social skills. 3. Learn EQ Models and Applications Study the psychological models behind emotional intelligence as well as how they apply specifically to workplace contexts. Books, online courses and in-person training programs provide frameworks for purposefully building capabilities. 4. Seek Real-World Practice Like most skills, emotional intelligence requires experiential practice. Identify areas like workplace interactions, projects, or personal situations that allow you to repeatedly apply your self-management, social awareness and relationship skills in low-risk scenarios. Track your growth through reflection and feedback. 5. Take the Heat As your EQ develops, add more complexity by purposefully exposing yourself to high-stakes, stressful or adverse situations. These intense moments provide invaluable practice for regulating intense emotions and consciously deploying your capabilities under pressure. 6. Coach and Mentor Others After mastering self-awareness and self-regulation, turn your focus externally to coaching and developing others’ emotional intelligence. This solidifies your own knowledge and perspective by putting it into action. Bringing It All Together Successfully applying emotional intelligence requires harmonizing all the competencies across self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills simultaneously. It also requires incredible self-discipline, commitment to deliberate practice, and openness to continual growth. Those able to master emotional intelligence separate themselves from the pack and become uniquely impactful leaders, teammates and organizational architects. But the investment of persevering through the challenges of EQ development yields immense dividends in the form of more effective communication, decision making, teamwork and overall personal/leadership success. The Criticality of EQ in an AI-Powered World While AI and machine learning are rapidly proliferating, automating many tasks and job functions, human emotional intelligence remains an enduring bastion that technology cannot easily replicate. EQ capabilities are unique to human brains and deeply embedded in our lived experiences, relationships and culture. As automation absorbs more standardized and programmable work activities, the biggest opportunities will emerge around creativity, critical thinking, social interaction and emotional labor. This is the unique domain where humans can still outperform machines. Moreover, as our interactions with technology become more ubiquitous, a high degree of EQ is required to mitigate ethical risks and ensure human values like empathy, trust and emotional wellness are preserved in human-AI collaboration models. Thus developing exceptional emotional intelligence will be one of the core differentiating capabilities for thriving professionals in the future of work. EQ represents perhaps the last bastion of distinctly human skills that cannot be fully replicated by artificial intelligence. Applications Across Work Contexts While vital across all professional domains, emotional intelligence skills are particularly pivotal in certain workplace contexts like: - Leadership Development: A well-developed EQ is considered a foundational requirement for leadership excellence, as it enables motivation, influence, conflict management, change facilitation and team cohesion. - Customer Experience (CX) & Service Roles: Emotional awareness and empathy lie at the heart of delivering tailored experiences and lasting customer loyalty. - Sales and Negotiations: Emotional intelligence leads to higher social/influence capability, reading situations and being more persuasive. - Human Resources and People Management: From coaching to conflict resolution, talent acquisition to organizational development, EQ reigns supreme. - Healthcare and Caregiving Professions: The ability to empathize and connect emotionally is vital when dealing with physical and emotional vulnerability. - Change Management and Organizational Transformation: EQ enables leaders to navigate the human factors during periods of turbulence and transition. By prioritizing and systematically improving emotional intelligence, you become better equipped to thrive in these realms where social skills, teamwork and motivation are paramount. Cultivating EQ Across the Organization While individuals can independently develop emotional intelligence, companies are increasingly recognizing it as an essential organizational capability. Organizations with higher collective EQ levels reap benefits like: - Stronger employee engagement, fulfillment and retention - More cohesive teams with higher trust and psychological safety - Improved customer loyalty and brand reputation - Superior leadership pipeline and succession strength - Higher ethics, values resonance and social responsibility - Greater resilience and adaptability in the face of disruption Fostering organizational EQ involves embedding emotional intelligence into talent management practices like assessments, training programs, leadership development, coaching and recognition/incentives. It also necessitates cultivating cultural norms that value empathy, self-awareness and emotional skills as true differentiators of individual and company performance. Collectively, these investments allow companies to build distinctive emotional intelligence advantages that are difficult for competitors to replicate. Effective communication is a key aspect of emotional intelligence. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High provides practical techniques for handling difficult conversations in the workplace. The Path of Perpetual EQ Mastery The road to emotional intelligence mastery is a perpetual one – it’s a capability that requires continuous self-awareness, growth and practice across infinite interpersonal situations. It’s also a journey of authentically embracing both the light and dark aspects of human nature within yourself and others. But those willing to do the deep inner work around emotional intelligence transformation unlock profound personal and professional rewards. They become empowered catalysts for bringing more consciousness, humanity and heart to organizations and society. In an AI-driven future, emotional intelligence represents the last bastion of distinctly human skills that drive outstanding workplace performance, impact and organizational sustainability. By prioritizing and systematically improving this oft-neglected capability, you’ll access profound growth opportunities and competitive advantages that create permanent separation from the pack.
Portmeirion: Inside stunning village in North Wales As the weather gets warmer most people will be searching for their next holiday, and you may not even have to book a trip abroad if you would like to experience “a slice of Italy.” Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, a famous architect, designed and constructed this beautiful village for 50 years between 1925 and 1975 to pay tribute to his love of the fishing village Portofino in Italy. It has been named the number-one spot to visit by Hand Luggage Only, who described Portmeirion as the most “beautiful” and “special” place in Britain. They said: “Perched on the Welsh coastline, this gorgeous Italian-esque place is easily one of the most beautiful towns in the UK. “I promise you’ll literally feel like you’ve found a slice of Italy nestled within the hills of Wales. It really is a special place.” Portmeirion has also been voted one of the “most romantic” places in Britain by book publishers Mills & Boon as well as being on of the top “Instagrammable” landmarks in the country by the art gallery Singulart. Not only is the village surrounded by woodland and sandy beaches to enjoy but there is plenty to do once you have travelled to this quaint little village. One of the major attractions is to take a spectacular tour to explore the village's eccentric architecture as there are many statues, arches, and colourful buildings which each have a unique story. You can have fun taking a buggy tour to explore the village and there is also a forest trail for anyone who wishes to explore Portmeirion’s natural beauty and takes lots of pictures. The UK's most beautiful village named and only 468 people live there [REVEAL] Inside Spain's 'narco village' where homes have pools and escape tunnels [INSIGHT] The beautiful European seaside village boasting stunning vistas but few tourists [LATEST] For music lovers, Portmeirion has also become famous for being the filming location of some of Britain’s most famous music videos by bands such as Iron Maidan, Supergrass plus Siouxsie and the Banshees. Many people will also recognise Portmeirion as being where Prisoner, the iconic 1960s television series was also filmed. The village has a convention weekend for dedicated fans as well as featuring the world’s only Prisoner shop. The village has glowing reviews on Trip Advisor, where one enthusiastic traveller described Portmeirion as “Heaven in Wales.” They said: "Fantastic Service, Exquisite Food and a Gorgeous Scenery! The place is simply magical! Although the three-hour drive was not ideal, once we arrived it was all worth it. I highly recommend a visit to this place" Another reviewer said the village was like having a “little Italy in Wales” while also describing it as “quirky” yet “stunning.” They wrote: “Lots of beautiful buildings and architecture. The Portmerion hotel overlooks the bay which is absolutely delightful. stayed in the anchor apartment which was lovely. looking forward to visiting again."
Feature Articles – Viracocha’s voyage Macchu Picchu, Nazca, Tiahuanaco… Though the major monuments of Peru are mapped and known – though the jungle continues to surrender some of its secrets even today – so far these spell-binding monuments have largely been looked upon in isolation, without trying to interlock the various monuments with each other – let alone possible interoperability. by Philip Coppens For many years, the monuments of Egypt were often interpreted within a narrow context. To some extent, the possibility of links between Egypt and Sumer/Babylonia, though geographically close, is still frowned upon as “unwise” to venture into. The same previously applied to the megalithic monuments of Western Europe. However, in recent decades, major inroads have been made to understand those stone monuments within their landscape, and that global picture within the framework of the myths – often creation myths – of the people or their ancestors who built those monuments. However, Peru was largely left outside of the framework and thus was only quoted by the likes of Erich von Däniken or Graham Hancock, who included the monuments of Peru as examples of ancient high engineering precision. However, such isolated attention also meant that the monuments were not explained, and thus understanding did not occur. In recent years, several archaeologists and other researchers have focused their attention on Peru, in an effort to interpret its monuments within its proper context. The official history of the Incas is extremely sad: most were wiped out by a relatively small Spanish army who were uninterested in mapping their civilisation. Though the gold of the Egyptian past has often been removed from Egypt, at least it has been largely preserved; the fate of the Inca gold was that it was melted, before being shipped to Spain, where it was intercepted by English pirates… Though the Inca civilisation is merely several hundreds years old, we are thus faced with an equal problem to that of the ancient Egyptian civilisation: that it is impossible to interrogate directly or have a large database at our disposal to learn about this culture. The Spanish called the Inca culture “diabolical” and until recently, it was deemed to be “primitive”. The Western mind was incapable of understanding why a civilisation would practice human sacrifice. The Inca civilisation was often not included in school curriculi in Western Europe. Over the past forty years, that veil of ignorance is slowly being lifted, specifically because of the enormous interest created by Erich von Däniken et al. Though his suggestions as to what the Inca monuments might be, it is a fact that his “outlandish” suggestions generated an interest in the monuments and offered scientists the possibility (if not funding) to analyse the monuments in greater detail. Performing the function of a catalyst is no mean feat… Von Däniken posed the central question as it stood in the 1960s: if the Inca were primitive or stupid, how had they been able to create their often complex buildings, such as Sacsayhuaman or Ollantaytambo. If indeed stupid, who aided them? If no-one can be identified, do we need to look towards extraterrestrial beings? Since then, the questions are still posed, but the circumstances are vastly different then they were. It is now clear that the Inca were not stupid. It is furthermore clear that the Inca built upon centuries of knowledge available to their predecessors, present across the continent they united. They were the last indigenous group of rulers who had toiled the land for hundreds of generations, if not thousands of years. Nevertheless, the question of “what” their civilisation represented is still largely unanswered. The main part of answering this question has been carried by Peruvian archaeologists, as well as a certain amount of visiting scientists. This has resulted in a radically new approach and interpretation towards what the backbone of the Inca culture was about. Two key people in this quest are Fernando and Edgar Elorrieta Salazar. The main interest of the Inca civilisation is the “Sacred Valley”, which stretches from Cuczo, the “navel” of the Inca world to Macchu Picchu, the best known Inca structure that was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Practically, the valley continues south of Cuczo, towards Lake Titicaca. Situated at an altitude of 4 kilometres, the lake is the highest navigable lake in the world. It was on an island in this lake, the Island of the Sun, that the Inca legends state that the creator god, Viracocha, appeared on Earth. It is from here that Viracocha’s voyage began. Amidst spectacular scenery, the valley descends to 3400 metres in Cuczo and 2800 metres in Macchu Picchu. Though the rivers will contribute to the Amazon river, it is said that Viracocha continued on his path, walking SE/NW, until he reached the Pacific Ocean. The legend of Viracocha and how he “walked” the sacred valley brings us face to face with the enigmas of the Incan civilisation: Tiahuanaco, Cuczo and Sacsayhuaman, Ollantaytambo and Macchu Picchu. Several books about each topic have appeared, but few books have tried to interpret the various sites as a whole. This latter approach is important, as rather than a segmented view of the Inca civilisation, it would present a global view of the exploits of Viracocha – a view that would be based on Inca mythology, and not just scientific analysis of the individual site. The building work of the centres in the Sacred Valley is thus a transformation in stone of the “Holy Road” travelled by the Creator Deity. The recent importance of Macchu Picchu has inverted the importance of this “path”. The Salazar brothers clearly identify that Ollantaytambo was much more important. Though at first apparently much less impressive than Macchu Picchu, its siting within the landscape is nevertheless complex – and contains more symbolic detail than eg Macchu Picchu. Research has identified that the Inca civilisation had specific preferences of alignments to mountain tops, evidence of which can be found in Macchu Picchu. At Ollantaytambo, similar evidence can be identified, but the detail is more specific. Both sites are orientated towards a mountain, but at Ollantaytambo, the profile of a human being, identified with Viracocha, can clearly be distinguished. The Salazar brothers have furthermore identified that the temple at Ollantaytambo is aligned to certain notches in that hill, the alignment of which is with important sunrise events in the calendar. The stone face of Viracocha towering over Ollantaytambo is part of the Inca legend; his presence shows that the creator god was still present, “looking”, “watching over” his people. There are more such alignments: the Salazar brothers identified that in the valley below Ollantaytambo, the first beam of the sunrise falls on the so-called Pacaritanpu, the House of Dawn, where the gods became “God”. This structure is hardly identifiable, unless it is looked upon with the “right eyes”. At first, there appears to be nothing but a cultivated field. Though dating from the Inca time period, it is hardly recognisable as important. But a second glance will reveal that the entire field portrays a gigantic pyramid; the position where the sunbeam hits the ground has been clearly and uniquely marked by a structure. Such subliminal images in the Inca structures are not unique. Elsewhere, the Inca’s have incorporated the same technique, often in city planning. The Salazar brothers have identified various animal forms in the hills and designs of Macchu Picchu, depending on the point of view from where the monument is observed. The design of the capital Cuczo is equally ingeniously created to form the image of a puma, the “royal animal”. Many of these constructions were a mixture of natural shapes, augmented – “stressed” – by human intervention, often by creating fields. The notion that sacred geography underlines Inca city planning is not a new observation. The Jesuit Father Bernabe Cobo, in his book The History of the New World (1653), wrote about ceques in Cuczo. These were lines on which wak’as – shrines – were placed and which were venerated by local people. Ceques had been described as sacred pathways. Cobo described how ceques radiated outwards from the Temple of the Sun at the centre of the old Inca capital. These were invisible lines, being only apparent in the alignments of the wak’as. The ceques radiated out between two lines at right angles, which divided the city into four and extended out into the Inca Empire. Each ceque was in the care of a family. Wak’as mostly took the form of stones, springs, hills, or stones on hills. Offerings were made, often in the form of human sacrifice, usually of small children. These ceremonies began in Cuczo and culminated in a sacrifice at specially designated sites often located near the summits of holy mountains. The Pyramid of Dawn (left) which is difficult to discern, unless one makes a careful analysis of the organisation of the fields, which form the shape of a pyramid. One of the rectangular fields on the right hand side of the pyramid is the location where the first beam of sunlight on June 21 falls (see above), proving that the entire structure is a complex engineering feature that expresses the Inca creation legends. Beyond the “Sacred Path” is an even deeper message. Modern research suggests that the Sacred Valley of the Vilcamayu and Urubamba rivers symbolised the Milky Way. Identifying rivers with constellations, specifically the Milky Way, is nothing new. Other examples are the Nile, as well as the Po in Italy and the Rhône in France. John Major Jenkins is one of several researchers – and a growing number at that – who have analysed the astronomical components of the Central and Southern American cultures. Jenkins argue that archaeologists need to do more than merely make high level statements such as the notion that the Inca civilisation practiced solar worship. Why did they have a sun cult? What religious message was introduced within this notion? Jenkins believes that the answer can be found in the belief that the Galactic Centre, the centre of the Milky Way, is the origin, or goal, of the soul’s travel, a type of star gate into another dimension – God. This knowledge was incorporated into the calendar of the Maya. The same knowledge was depicted on the landscape of Peru. Cuzco, the capital, the “navel of the world”, is situated between two rivers. This corresponds with the dark “gate” north of Sagittarius, the “gate” to this other dimension. But more intriguing is that within this interpretation, Lake Titicaca is the location of the Galactic Centre. There is therefore a consistency between what Jenkins has identified as the core belief of the Maya and the geographical mapping of the Inca civilisation. These radical interpretations that are being put forward will no doubt require time before they will be accepted by each and all. Still, they sit within a worldwide phenomenon, of creator beings walking the land, sculpting it as they go, turning into rocks, etc. The phenomenon is well-known with the Aboriginals and their Songlines in Australia. It will take even longer before their influence and novel approach is adapted and adopted by archaeologists and researchers trying to identify other ancient or enigmatic civilisations. Meanwhile, several tourists continue to walk the Sacred Path of Viracocha: many travel from Tiahuanaco, to Cuczo, onward to Ollantaytambo and finally Macchu Picchu. The path is a natural way of moving about the country and has been walked for hundreds of generations, from the earliest farmers to the Inca kings… It is an opportunity for every man to walk in the footsteps of Viracocha – God. This article originally appeared in Frontier Magazine 10.5 (October/November 2004).
The importance of Google authorship and tips on setting it up Get helpful updates in your inbox We respect your privacy and will not share your email or crowd your inbox I’m sure everyone has noticed the thumbnails of authors popping up all over Google search nowadays. This is part of Google Authorship – a concept developed by Google to improve search quality and reward trustworthy, genuine content. What is Google Authorship? Along with a photo, these ‘rich snippets’ also include a byline and the number of Google+ circles the author is a part of – taken directly from their Google+ profile. But these snippets aren’t just to put a face to a name/article, they are much more important than that. Google encourages rich snippets that ‘present users with more information about the content that exists on a page so that they can better decide which result is most relevant for their query…and this may result in additional traffic to your site.” Yep – you read that correctly. Google just gave you tips to boost your traffic. We aren’t saying that Google authorship is a surefire way to increase traffic to your site, but taking advantage of Google’s authorship concept can improve your visibility and increase your click thru rates considerably – and who doesn’t want that? An eye-tracking study conducted by LookTracker showed that authorship search results received the majority of visitors’ attention, even if they weren’t in the top few positions. Top organic results continued to get significant viewership, even without authorship – but importantly, lower-ranked results that implemented authorship were able to draw a disproportionate amount of attention in comparison to surrounding results without it. Matthew Campion, LookTracker This means that Google authorship is especially important for lower ranked sites. If higher click thru rates and higher visibility aren’t enough of an incentive, here’s a few more: - Protect yourself from plagiarism - Build trust - Establish authority in your space - Build your reputation - Gives you an advantage over those who don’t use it So while authorship snippets may not be the be-all, end-all of engaging visitors (you should still write great content, provide enticing titles, and have compelling meta-descriptions), they can definitely help attract wanted attention. In the competitive search engine environment, any boost you can give yourself should be pounced on. How to set up Google authorship I didn’t want to talk the talk without walking the walk, so I went ahead and signed up for Google Authorship myself. Here are Google’s instructions. I also laid out the steps below. Step 1: Create a Google Plus account if you don’t already have one. Step 2: Upload a profile photo with a recognizable head shot. If you want to get fancy, here’s some tips on choosing the perfect profile picture. Step 3: Make sure that your byline name matches the name on your Google+ profile. Step 4: This is where things get a bit tricky. Option 1: Verify you have an email address on the same domain as your content. If you don’t, use Option 2. Option 2: Link your content to your Google+ profile You’re going to need to do a few things. - Create a link to your Google+ profile from your webpage, like this: My Google+ profile URL is: https://www.google.com/+PiperLofrano (Go to ‘About’ on your Google+ page and copy the URL from the ‘Links’ area). Replace [profile_url] with your Google+ URL, like this: If your link is missing the ?rel=author parameter, Google WILL NOT be able to associate your content with your Google+ profile. - Add reciprocal link back from your Google+ profile to your site We use WordPress for our blog, so I added the link in my bio area. Now my blog profile looks like this, with a link to my Google+ page: Now, when my posts are in the search results, I have a rich snippet with my Google+ profile picture, the number of circles I am in, and a byline. Using Google Webmaster Tools to Track Author Stats This blog post wouldn’t be complete without some reference to data, so here you go. You can use Google Webmaster Tools to track your ‘Author Stats’. Sign in, and select ‘Author Stats’ under the ‘Labs’ category. I literally just enabled my Authorship, so don’t laugh at my low numbers! I am currently the author of three pages, with 30 impressions, with an 11% click thru rate – I’ll take it! As you can see, setting up Google Authorship is simple. Within five minutes you can establish yourself as the author of the content, an expert in the space, and improve your visibility and click thru rate. If you haven’t already taken advantage of this simple yet effective way of improving your site, I suggest you do so right away. Any opportunity you have to rank higher is well worth trying. The amount of time and effort it takes to set up is minimal, and the upside is huge. If you don’t believe me, take it from Google’s Eric Shmidt: Within search results, information tied to verified online profiles will be ranked higher than content without such verification, which will result in most users naturally clicking on the top (verified) results. Eric Shmidt, Google Checkout this popular and trending content See how Flickify can become the ultimate SEO hack for sites missing out on rankings because of a lack of video. Ezoic announces an industry-first edge content delivery network for websites and creators; bringing the fastest pages on the web to Ezoic publishers. Ezoic recently announced a higher level designed for publishers that have reached that ultimate stage of growth. See what it means for Ezoic users.
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With Lisa Lichtig and Patrick Hanaway (Accepting New Clients) “Traditional healing sets things into motion to bring about balance. Traditional healing connects us to the sacredness of our lives and the world we live in which feed the roots of health and wellness.” As Mara’akame or medicine people trained and initiated in the Wixárika (Huichol) shamanic tradition we offer traditional healing and counsel to people who long for reconnection, balance and alleviation of suffering in their lives. This approach can be helpful when the root cause of illness goes beyond the mere physical or lifestyle factors. This traditional healing is ancient yet can be of benefit and accessible to modern people of ALL faiths, religions and belief systems. We are also ordained to lead rituals and ceremonies that offer transformation and reconnection with ourselves, each other and the divine natural world we are part of yet so easily feel separated from. To Learn More about our work – Click Here To Learn More about the Wixárika Tradition – Click Here To Schedule a Healing Treatment or if you have questions: Note: We do not offer physician services during traditional healing treatments. Prior to your first appointment click to read and sign this agreement. What is Traditional Healing? The term ‘shaman’ can easily be over-used, feared or revered and misunderstood. We hear about tea shamans, food shamans, and those who treat people using shamanic tools after taking a weekend workshop! It is no wonder that some look upon this designation with skepticism and concern. There are obviously many different spiritual healing approaches available nowadays. We carry medicine rooted in the Huichol shamanic tradition which requires a ‘calling’, as well as a teacher, apprenticeship, intact ancestral tradition, initiation, and community. This type of healing work is potent and powerful. Guided by the laws of and relationship with nature as Divine expression and force, shamanism is an ancient healing tradition and way of life. You might say it is offers a perspective that we are spiritual beings having a human experience and that this world is made of many spiritual beings in various forms such as plants, animals, rocks, clouds all interacting and influencing each other. From this perspective, we can learn to inhabit life with balance and walk the earth humbly with gentleness and respect, honesty and love for all beings and situations. Who can benefit from traditional healing? Just about anyone can benefit – the only prerequisite is an openness and longing for help. People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. You won’t be asked to adopt a particular belief or profess any religious or spiritual affiliation. Traditional healing is beneficial for those who feel stuck or disconnected in their lives, as well as those who are going through a life transition or looking for perspective and support – physically, mentally, emotionally. Sometimes particular experiences, memories and traumas can prevent other healing modalities or conventional medicine from being effective; or maybe an additional ingredient is needed to augment these approaches. This type of healing can help set things into motion, bring balance as well as address challenging situations. Traditional healing can also help maintain wellness and flow in our lives. While we work with people of all stages of life and circumstances, Lisa has a particular gift helping people who are pregnant or parenting and looking for support to engage those experiences more fully or navigating pregnancy loss. Traditional healing is particularly beneficial for those who long to - feel more ease and connection. - find direction. - know themself better. - have healthy relationships. - become unstuck from patterns that do not contribute to health and wellbeing. - navigate life transitions. - make good decisions. - find perspective or support – physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. - experience deeper meaning and purpose. - get along better with life. - be authentic. What is involved? - It is ideal to see you in person at our home office, outside around a special fire or inside if the temperatures are below freezing. Other arrangements can be made to be seen in your home or hospital if needed. - Lisa also see’s people by phone and video conference for spiritual counsel and coaching (the fee is the same). - Instructions for some simple preparation and driving directions are sent via email once you’ve confirmed your appointment. - Appointments are 45 – 60 minutes. - The cost is $150/appointment, unless other arrangements are made – payment by check, cash, venmo, paypal to Your Healing Roots. - Follow- up sessions are determined individually; weekly, monthly, seasonally. It depends upon where a person is in life and the situation being addressed. What happens in a healing session? Sometimes there is talking, sometimes silence. Counsel or guidance may be offered. A limpia (deep cleaning) may be done with our special feathers or other tools from our medicine bag. There may be simple assignments to help things move. The nature of the interaction is clarified through listening and connecting. To Schedule a Healing Treatment or if you have further questions: - Please email [email protected] or - Schedule online directly with Lisa via calendly. - Prior to your first appointment click to read and sign this agreement. It would be our honor and joy to offer you this opportunity for healing. Note: We do not offer physician services during traditional healing treatments. After a ‘Heart Connecting’ Vision Quest in 2002, I was invited to learn the healing traditions and pilgrimage path of the Huichol people of the Western Sierra Madres in Central Mexico through the lineage of my teacher, Waviekame Eliot Cowan. In 2009, I was initiated as a Mara‘akame (shaman) in the Huichol tradition through the elder oversight of Tsaurirrikame (elder shaman) Don Jose Sandoval and later inducted into the Sacred Fire Healing Ministry In 1998, I began training in Plant Spirit Medicine as a student of Eliot Cowan. Training included aspects of Classical Five Element Chinese Medicine, Plant Spirit Medicine healing approaches, plant studies and spiritual work building relationship nature and my own inner healing. I completed the training in 1999 and have offered plant spirit medicine for over 20 years. (This medicine does not involve the ingestion of sacred psychoactive plants.) In 2000, I was called to begin a long and rigorous shamanic apprenticeship in the Huichol lineage also under the guidance of Eliot Cowan, now a Tsaurririkame (elder shaman) in the Huichol Tradition. In 2014, I became initiated as a Mara’akame (traditional medicine person or shaman) in the Huichol Tradition by Attending Shaman, Tsaurririkame Don Jose Sandoval at La Laguna in Santa Maria Del Oro, Nayarit, Mexico. In September 2015, I was inducted into the Sacred Fire Healing Ministry and authorized by the Temple of Sacred Fire to work as a Mara’akame. This means that I have made a lifetime comittment to assume the responsibilities of a tradition holder of this lineage for the benefit of helping others. Licensure and Affiliation While we are trained and licensed medical doctors, we offer additional traditional healing services outside of our licensure as physicians. As initiated Mara’akate (traditional healers or shamans), we are trained through the Blue Deer Seminary, initiated in the traditional ways, and authorized through the Temple of Sacred Fire Healing to offer shamanic healing, spiritual counsel, life transition ceremonies and rituals, spiritual community service and teaching within a strict code of standards and ethics outlined by the Seminary. The Temple of Sacred Fire Healing is dedicated to preserving and offering traditional medicine ways. They seek to train, initiate and induct a lineage of lay spiritual healers and clerics who are deeply rooted in tradition and embody spiritual and personal values necessary to preserve and offer traditional healing for this and generations to come. Our promise is to maintain the highest regard for spiritual integrity, accountability and respect for the Huichol tradition and teachings. Ethical conduct is paramount to this path which promotes and maintains balance. - We foster a living conversation with the Natural World as an Eternally Divine manifestation. - We offer healing, counsel and leadership from the place of that conversation. - We attend to and maintain correct relationship with our elders, colleagues and community. - We recognize the importance of respectful, humane relationships and understand being a Mara’akame is a life long commitment to offer a ministry that serves the needs of community. We look forward to serving you!
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Subscribe to receive top agriculture news Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters May 24, 2013 The Nebraska Corn Board has selected five college students as interns starting this summer. Four of the five interns will be hosted by national cooperators of NCB: National Corn Growers Association in St. Louis, Mo., and Washington, D.C.; the U.S. Grains Council in Washington, D.C.; and the U.S. Meat Export Federation in Denver, Colo. The internship program in the NCB office in Lincoln is a year-long internship and has been engaging students for over 25 years. NEW INTERNS: From left, Mark Jagels, Corn Board member from Davenport; Lauren Ibach; Casey Campbell; Jon Holzfaster, Corn Board member from Paxton; Kyle McGinn; Michael Chao; and Alan Tieman, Corn Board member from Seward. Not pictured is Bryce Vaughn. "The cooperators of the Corn Board are very pleased with the college student interns that come out of Nebraska, which is why they are requested year after year," says Don Hutchens, executive director for the Nebraska Corn Board. "Our board has observed the educational and career advantages that internships provide and consider internships as an investment into Nebraska's agricultural future. Plus, it is great work experience for these Nebraska students." The NCB office in Lincoln welcomed Lauren Ibach of Sumner for a year-long internship. Lauren will be a junior in agriculture education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As part of her internship, she will oversee crop progress report placement, contribute to communication and outreach programs and help with education and promotion activities. The National Corn Growers Association office in Washington, D.C. will host Kyle McGinn of Lincoln as their summer intern supported by a partnership between NCB and NCGA. McGinn is a student in at the University of Nebraska-College of Law. He will be involved with a variety of agricultural issues related to environmental regulations, transportation, free trade agreements, biotechnology, ethanol and energy. The National Corn Growers Association headquarters office in St. Louis, Mo, will host Casey Campbell of Santa Fe, N.M. as its summer intern supported by a partnership between NCB and NCGA. Campbell will be a junior in agricultural education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She will be assisting with membership and communication programs, as well as participating in committee meetings. The U.S. Grains Council will host Bryce Vaughn of Alliance as its summer intern supported by a partnership between NCB and USGC. Vaughn is a senior in agriculture economics with a focus in public policy and a minor in international studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He will be working with policy, assisting with international trade teams and helping to develop promotions and international relations. The U.S. Meat Export Federation will host Michael Chao of Lincoln as its summer intern supported by a partnership between NCB and USMEF. Chao is a graduate student in meat science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He will be assisting with beef and pork specific projects, as well as promotions and international relationship opportunities. The Nebraska Corn Board's market development, research, promotion and education programs are funded and managed by Nebraska corn farmers. Producers invest at a rate of 1/2 of a cent per bushel of corn sold. You May Also Like Current Conditions for Enter a zip code to see the weather conditions for a different location.
Subscribe to receive top agriculture news Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters March 20, 2018 You’ve heard it so often, it’s a mantra: Start clean! For Arkansas consultant Bob Griffin, that means burndown and at-planting herbicide applications are critical. His cotton growers normally burndown in March so they can start planting in April, preferably April 25 through May 10. “We want to apply our burndown a month before planting,” says Griffin, whose area encompasses central eastern Arkansas. “The earlier we burndown, the smaller weeds will be. But, there is a balancing act — we don’t want to burndown too early, like in February, and come April, we have new weeds. We normally burndown with Roundup, dicamba, and FirstShot, rehip 10 to 14 days later, and later apply our at-planting herbicides.” The at-planting application is Griffin’s second punch to make sure fields are totally clean. His growers normally apply Gramoxone with their pre-emerge residual herbicide, usually diuron or Cotoran, to control glyphosate-resistant pigweeds and other weeds. “In Arkansas this year, we can’t apply dicamba during the season, but we still have LibertyLink and Enlist cotton technologies,” he says. “But, no matter which cotton technology trait you use, you have to be clean at planting.” Getting a good start includes completely servicing the planter before hitting the field, Griffin says. “Make sure the settings are correct, and worn parts are replaced. Start clean — and plant correctly.” This year, variety selection will be more important than ever before, especially with regard to controlling weeds and diseases, says west Texas consultant Mark Scott. “We’ll match individual varieties with individual fields, based on local yield data. And, we’ll look hard at technology traits for weed control, and genetics for disease control.” Some isolated areas have volunteer dicamba cotton problems, he says. “But, up toward Lubbock we don’t have any volunteer problems. Not many things can control volunteer cotton. In some places, we can cultivate and spray Gramoxone for control. In other areas, we have several strip-tilled fields that can’t really be tilled until the cover crop gets bigger; otherwise, growers will lose the benefits of the cover crop.” Scott’s growers try to start with a stale seedbed. On most of their minimum-till, they will burndown with 2,4-D and Roundup to terminate a cover crop of wheat, rye, or oats. “Volunteer cotton often lies dormant until you pre-water your planted cotton to get it up, and then here comes some of the volunteer,” he says. “We spray Gramoxone and Caparol at planting. Gramoxone does a good job on volunteer cotton, if you get it small enough — two-leaf cotton. Another option to consider is going in with an Enlist variety where you previously grew a dicamba variety. “On all of our fields, we use preplant incorporated herbicides. We use yellows and then whites, like Caparol or Direx, at planting, depending on the soil type. Then when cotton is small, we come over the top with Warrant or Dual. If it’s dicamba cotton, we later use dicamba and use a hooded sprayer later in the season.” Potential disease problems are another factor that Scott’s growers consider in variety selection. “In 2017, bacterial blight cleaned us in some fields. Alternaria leaf spot completely defoliated several fields. We urge growers to select cotton varieties that have maturity and genetics that will help keep them ahead of diseases.” South Carolina consultant Tom Smith agrees that variety selection is one of the most important decisions cotton growers will make in 2018. He urges them to choose the best varieties that match the soils and yield goals for their farms. “Growers can base their decisions on data from state OVT, local company trials, and on-farm experience,” he says. “Making the wrong decision in variety selection can mean the loss of 200 pounds to 400 pounds of lint per acre. In addition to choosing the best genetics for your farm, choose the trait technology for weed and insect management that best fits your needs.” Smith’s growers planted most of their cotton acreage to dicamba varieties in 2017. “Some area growers also are looking at 2,4-D varieties; several Phytogen varieties have performed very well in university trials, such as PHY 430 W3FE and PHY 440 W3FE. “Additionally, Liberty offers an insurance spray in both dicamba and 2,4-D varieties. We have versatility in our cotton technology traits that enable us to do a fantastic job of controlling resistant Palmer amaranth and other weeds. Treat small pigweeds, around 4 inches or less, for best results.” Smith reminds growers to participate in the mandatory training that South Carolina requires this year — they must go through auxin (2,4-D and dicamba) training in order to be able to purchase or apply the products. In addition to choosing varieties that best fit individual fields, he urges growers to implement solid burndown and pre-emerge programs. “Our burndown normally is comprised of Roundup, 2,4-D, and a residual. We want to get our burndown out two to three weeks before planting; we try to start the last week of April.” Using optimum seeding rates will help growers this year, Smith says. He generally recommends planting 2.5 to 3 seed per row foot. “We also need a seed treatment for early-season insects, diseases, and nematodes. And we have the option of applying AgLogic 15G (aldicarb nematicide/insecticide) in-furrow. We were very pleased with its performance in 2017.” You May Also Like Current Conditions for Enter a zip code to see the weather conditions for a different location.
Subscribe to receive top agriculture news Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters July 25, 2011 Trade officials meeting in Geneva indicated they see little chance that World Trade Organization (WTO) members will reach an agreement on a “deliverables” package for the December ministerial conference. The deliverables package — also referred to as “Doha Lite” — is intended to rebuild confidence in the Doha round. The goal is to conclude an agreement that can be adopted at the WTO's Dec. 15-17 ministerial conference in Geneva. David Shark, U.S. deputy ambassador to the WTO, said efforts among key WTO members to construct a “deliverables package” are failing. WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy will now have to decide what to do because a growing number of WTO members believe the idea of a deliverables package should be dropped. Lamy is due to meet with key WTO members on today to discuss options for moving forward before briefing the WTO membership as a whole on July 26. WTO members generally agree that a deliverables package should focus on issues of interest to least developed countries (LDCs) but have been unable to agree on a package. Negotiators have been discussing a package that includes duty-free/quota free (DFQF) market access for LDC exports, a waiver from any market access commitments under a future Doha Round services agreement, and a “step forward” on addressing cotton subsidies. However, key members are divided on what should be covered in the talks. The cotton issue reportedly has been one of the most divisive. The United States argues that any agreement on reducing cotton subsidies must include commitments by China and also must address other trade-distorting policies, most notably China's 40 percent import tariff on cotton. China so far has been silent on what concessions, if any, it is prepared to make on cotton subsidies and tariffs. Trade officials are pessimistic about the prospects of restarting the Doha negotiations in the near-term. Reports indicate that several “soft landing” scenarios for Doha have been suggested, including the idea of “stop and reboot” floated by former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab. While many officials in Geneva are currently pessimistic about the prospects for the Doha Round ever concluding successfully, no WTO member has proposed that the organization admit defeat and give up on the talks, now in their 10th year. “I can predict with certainty that members will not declare (Doha) dead at the ministerial,” Shark said. “But we don't know where we go from there, we won't know if Doha is really dead or not, only time will tell. We only know that it's not working now.” You May Also Like Current Conditions for Enter a zip code to see the weather conditions for a different location.
Subscribe to receive top agriculture news Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters July 31, 2003 At the time, the buyers – Carwell Elevator, Inc., of Cherry Valley and Poinsett Rice and Grain, Inc., of Waldenburg – were pleased because the Supreme Court had found in their favor, overruling several of Circuit Court Judge Collins Kilgore’s findings in the process. The two companies were also much closer to recouping nearly $600,000 in check-off funds they’d paid to the Rice Research and Promotion Board (RRPB) between 1996 and 1999. For the rest of the rice industry the ruling was a cause for alarm. And still is. As the case is now back in Judge Kilgore’s court, it has become apparent that fall-out from the decision could affect any link on the rice food chain. Here’s why: in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court not only ruled in Carwell and Poinsett’s favor, it also made the case a class-action suit. Now, potentially any first-point rice buyer can get their 1996-1999 assessments back. In a mid-1990s referendum, those in the rice industry were asked to vote on a rice tax. Still called a “check-off” (although it no longer fit the legal definition) the tax required $.0135-per-bushel from both farmers and first-point buyers. It passed and the voluntary rice check-off was no more. As a first-point buyer, Gulf Rice Arkansas, Inc., balked at paying the new tax and filed a lawsuit. Gulf’s argument involved unfair taxation. “We didn’t even get to vote,” says Roger Gilmore, vice president of operations at Gulf. “We just got a letter saying, ‘You will begin paying this amount.’ Well, that’s not right.” It’s fundamentally unfair to have one group of people voting on the rights of another, says Gulf attorney David Fuqua. “Would the folks on the west side of town want the folks from the east side to be voting on the taxes they’ll pay? No. And it turned out that there’s no way this election could be fair to millers…the election was fundamentally unfair.” Gulf attorneys filed a summary judgment motion in Kilgore’s Little Rock court and claimed the referendum was a violation of due process principles under the federal constitution. Eventually, Judge Kilgore agreed declaring the assessment unconstitutional. His decision was appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court by the RRPB. The board lost the appeal. During the pending litigation, Gulf Rice continued to pay the assessments. Wisely, the RRPB had set the funds aside, says Fuqua. “So once the highest court ruled on it, the board went ahead and paid the money back.” At the end of the Gulf litigation in 1999, the Arkansas legislature quickly passed a new “check-off” law replacing the one brought in through referendum. Once signed into law, the millers’ window of recoup opportunity was held to between 1996 and 1999. Having seen Gulf win its case, Carwell and Poinsett (which share some ownership) filed their own suit in February 2000. Seeking refunds of $134,000 and $445,000 respectively, the two said that since, under the Gulf case, the check-off law was found to be illegal, a class action should have been declared. Judge Kilgore said Carwell and Poinsett were incorrect as the Supreme Court decision only addressed Gulf’s concerns. Further, he said, the companies had no right to a refund because too much time had lapsed. This time, it was the mills turn to appeal to the state Supreme Court. In March, the court’s rulings were released. “The Supreme Court said the case needed to go back to (Judge Kilgore’s) court for further review,” said Todd Williams, Jonesboro-based attorney for Carwell and Poinsett. “It isn’t entirely decided how this will be dealt with. I don’t think there’s anything left to try, but Judge Kilgore has some decisions to make about how to proceed. I’d think there will be small legal steps taken over the next few weeks, and this will be ready for resolution before the end of the year.” Regardless, the Supreme Court let the class-action genie out of the bottle. “The Supreme Court said this is now a class action,” says Williams. “To what extent there are other (first-point) rice buyers out there wanting their assessments back too, I have no idea.” Fuqua says if other first point buyers ask for refunds, “this will definitely present a significant issue for (the RRPB) as to how to pay. Significant? There’s no doubt about that.” It’s telling that in a May 2002 filing (made to the Supreme Court while representing the RRPB in the Carwell/Poinsett case), Arkansas Assistant Attorney General Arnold Jochums argued that Kilgore’s dismissal of the suit was proper because, “there is no fund from which a refund might be made.” While citing case law, Jochums says it is “undisputed” that funds collected “have been expended…Therefore, there are no ‘funds that rightfully belong to’ the appellants that could be refunded.” While the Supreme Court ultimately rejected Jochum’s argument, the fact that he made it is unsettling to many. “What happens if all the millers want their money back? It could get ugly really quick,” says Fuqua. “The Supreme Court said this was a class action and told (Judge Kilgore) to get the process started. It’s cut and dried and unless someone has a very novel approach that I’ve never seen, this is a class action all the way. The Supreme Court sent the case back down for the specific purpose of administering a class action.” And when talking about first-point buyers, don’t forget that seed companies must be considered as well. “Any seed company that bought rice seed seems to be eligible for getting their check-off dollars back too,” says Gilmore. “And seed companies handle a tremendous amount of rice.” The belief that there is currently no money set aside to pay the first-point buyers back, led the Arkansas Rice Growers Association (ARGA) to file an intervention in the case on July 10. Using delineations made in the check-off law – growers responsible for research, millers for promotion --as their rationale, ARGA says any repayments to mills should be made at the expense of promotion and not research. “We’re intervening to protect the money that rice producers pay into research,” says John Alter, a rice producer from Dewitt and vice president of ARGA. “Any refunds made stemming from this class-action suit should be made from the promotion side of the ledger. Any refunds will have to come from future collections and we don’t want research damaged in any way.” ARGA, says Alter, neither agrees nor disagrees with the Carwell/Poinsett suit. “We’re talking about millions of dollars that the promotion board would have to pay out. Now, unless the membership in the two huge cooperatives stand up and raise hell, the co-ops won’t ask for their funds back. But even then – if it’s only independents -- big money might have to be paid back.” The Rice Research and Promotion Board is scheduled to meet Aug. 6 and, among other business, will discuss the checkoff issue. Since the board has yet to meet on the subject, George Dunklin (current RRPB vice chairman who will be named chairman on Aug. 6) says he speaks only for himself. “My initial reaction is I’m very surprised by these first-point buyers asking for their money back based on what happened seven years ago,” he said. “In my opinion, for a company to take advantage of this against the industry they represent and support would be very shortsighted. “The buyers of rice, along with the farmers, knew about this check-off collection. The money, as was decreed by law, was to be spent promoting rice here and around the world,” said Dunklin, who farms near Dewitt. “That’s exactly what was done with the funds. To go back and make this ruling into a windfall for these companies is indefensible.” Does Dunklin take issue with the Supreme Court’s ruling? “I disagree with it, but I also don’t see how the first point buyers can go back and ask for their money back. If it were me, it would be hard to reconcile that…I want to make sure the farmers know how I feel about rice buyers potentially asking for their money back.” The big co-ops, the big mills and seed companies aren’t likely to join a class action, says Dunklin. “But that still leaves a number of buyers who could be eligible for a refund. And the money that would be paid back would come out of future promotion dollars. We’re (currently) experiencing a nice price rebound that could be jeopardized (as a result).” While Carwell and Poinsett asked for the state Supreme Court to order a refund be made to them, the court instead put the burden of refunds back on the Circuit Court. The last sentences of the majority opinion read, “A decision on a refund must first be decided in the trial court. This case is remanded for the trial court to require proper notice and proceed with an illegal-exaction class suit.” First-point buyers should soon be getting an invitation to litigate. You May Also Like Current Conditions for Enter a zip code to see the weather conditions for a different location.
Subscribe to receive top agriculture news Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters Commodity demand helped power 2011 U.S. crop protection sales to an 8.3 percent increase.Weed resistance continued to be a concern within the U.S. crop protection industry. The challenge of controlling herbicide resistant weeds has increased significantly and growers are relying to a greater extent on pre-emergent herbicides. July 9, 2012 Strong commodity demand helped power 2011 U.S. crop protection sales to an 8.3 percent increase over the previous year, resulting in a $7.1 billion market, according to Kline's imminent Crop Protection Manufacturers Report: A Strategic Market Analysis of the U.S. Crop Protection Industry. While sales for generic manufacturers increased 7.6 percent in 2011, their market share fell slightly as major research-based manufacturers pursued aggressive marketing strategies. Both generic and major research manufacturers are introducing new products containing multiple modes of action, which are pulling prices up and placing pressure on off-patent brands containing straight active ingredients. The start of the 2011 year was defined by low crop inventories along with high soft commodity prices, which drove planted acres of major crops by almost 7 million acres over 2010. A cold, wet spring delayed planting schedules for most growers in the United States, which contributed to increased sales of seed treatment. Despite the unfavorable weather, corn planted acres exceeded 90 million acres for the second time in history. All segments of the crop protection industry saw increased sales over 2010, with seed treatment and fungicide segments seeing double-digit percentage gains. High commodity prices and profit per acres potential drove fungicide applications during the year. Fungicides are primarily a crop-driven market that drives yield; during increased wealth and economic conditions, the industry generally sees more fungicide usage. Growers tend to be more willing to invest in their crops and apply fungicides even in situations with less disease pressure. Weed resistance continued to be a concern within the U.S. crop protection industry. The challenge of controlling herbicide resistant weeds has increased significantly and growers are relying to a greater extent on pre-emergent herbicides. The magnitude of the problem is reflected by over 20 herbicide mechanisms of action and the utilization of these herbicides resulting in the evolution of weeds that no longer respond to those herbicides. Moreover, the number of glyphosate resistant weeds in the United States went from zero in 1996 to eleven in 2011. Consequently, the industry has seen an increase in pre-emergent herbicide use, especially in soybeans where many growers have previously been reluctant to invest in the additional outlay. Although Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) traits in corn have increased the convenience of insect control for growers, there is an increasing number of reports of corn rootworm (CRW) seed trait performance failures. Growers are looking at new and different solutions to control corn rootworms and other secondary pests. As a result, ag retailers have seen an increased interest in soil insecticides as a tool for corn production and economic returns. Every grower wants to maximize yield on every acre they plant and corn soil insecticides target a second line of defense for possible CRW trait performance failures within Bt-resistance corn. Kline's Crop Protection Manufacturers Report: A Strategic Market Analysis of the U.S. Crop Protection Industry covers the 2011 marketing year for manufacturers in the U.S. crop protection industry. The study provides reliable company and chemical product sales information along with a strategic assessment of the impact of trends shaping the industry. You May Also Like Current Conditions for Enter a zip code to see the weather conditions for a different location.
Subscribe to receive top agriculture news Be informed daily with these free e-newsletters April 28, 2016 Agency delays in processing visas for workers who tend and harvest America's food crops are fast approaching crisis proportions. This all but guarantee that crops will rot in the field on many farms this year, said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall April 21. Communications with state Farm Bureaus across the nation have revealed worker shortages in more than 20 states. "Many farmer members have called us and state Farm Bureaus asking for help," Duvall said. "They face serious hurdles in getting visas for workers in time to tend and harvest this year's crops. Paperwork delays have created a backlog of 30 days or more in processing H-2A applications at both the Department of Labor and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services." Farmers depend on the H-2A agricultural visa program to fill gaps in the nation's ag labor system, but, Duvall said, the program is far from perfect. Processing and procedural delays, such as the government's use of U.S. mail instead of electronic communications, are leading to losses from unharvested crops. Duvall and a group of other farmers and policymakers made his case on a conference call for the media. Also joining him were Gary Black, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; and farmers Bill Brim from Georgia, Carlos Castaneda from California and Jen Costanza from Michigan. Each of the farmers described the challenges they face with securing adequate workers to tend and harvest this year's crops. Duvall said the Labor Department too often fails to comply with rules that require it to respond to farmers' requests before crews are needed. "Crops can't wait on paperwork," Duvall said. "DOL is routinely failing to approve applications 30 days prior to the day farmers need workers. That delay, coupled with delays occurring at USCIS, places farmers in an impossible situation. We've heard from members who are already missing their window of opportunity to harvest. They are already facing lost revenue." Duvall repeated AFBF's call for Congress to pass responsible immigration reform that provides farmers access to a legal and stable workforce. He also outlined possible solutions to the challenge, including modernizing agency H-2A approval procedures. He said DOL and USCIS both rely on sending documents to farmers by regular mail, which he called "unacceptable in 2016." You May Also Like Current Conditions for Enter a zip code to see the weather conditions for a different location.
Solotel manages risk and compliance with enableHR. Prominent hospitality group, Solotel, has transformed the management of its employees by using enableHR to resolve its HR/IR compliance risk across its 19 hotels and restaurants. Previously, the group operations manager had to physically visit sites to assist venue managers with managing their employees, now with enableHR, the 19 sites in the Solotel group can be managed remotely, freeing up the operations manager to focus on higher level support for managers. enableHR, with its web based architecture, provides venue managers with an easy to use solution that allows them to manage employees through al stages of their employment lifecycle and workplace health and safety incidents. Swift expansion requires flexible approach Solotel has been operating bars and pubs for 24 years and possesses a diverse portfolio of hospitality venues committed to providing high quality hospitality and service. Solotel creates unique establishments that cater to different markets, localities and customers, including the spectacularly stylish Opera Bar, the Parisian styled Quay Bar and the Eastern Suburbs institution, The Golden Sheaf. Previously, Operations Managers physically visited individual hotels to deal with any HR issues that arose. It means visiting sites at all hours of the day and night and on weekends. With 19 venues across Sydney and in Brisbane, physically visiting each site became impractical and very expensive. The group sought help from enableHR to come up with an easy to use, compliant solution. enableHR developed a customised Solotel solution covering every facet of employee management. It gives venue management a framework in which to manage the recruiting, induction, performance management, counselling, termination and workplace health and safety challenges facing the group. With template driven Q&A wizards and easy to follow workflows and checklists, venue managers have the tools and support required to take on their new responsibilities. Managing compliance risks By installing enableHR, Solotel is able to manage all of its sites from one of the venues, the head office, iPad or home computer. The cloud based platform provides a real time solution, so a head office manager can see how any of the venue managers are performing at any time. The reporting functionality allows the group to plan for future management training on difficulties currently faced by managers and employees alike. The electronic profiles for each employee allow all documents, notes, workflows and WHS incidents relating to that employee to be stored in one location, assisting Solotel in meeting its record keeping obligations. ‘With a workforce in excess of 1,200 employees and a high seasonal turnover in casual employment, we are now able to ensure that employee records are properly maintained,’Ms Brennan says. ‘If there are any requests from government agencies or past employees for information, this is easily accessible in enableHR.’
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About the Artist Hetty Haxworth has been printmaking for the last 25 years since leaving The Glasgow School of Art and has exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. Her work has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, The Scottish Society of Artists and selected touring shows to Ohio, Australia, LA, Denmark and Brussels. She now lives and works from a studio in rural Aberdeenshire, Scotland. My prints document the movement of light over the local landscape, capturing a moment in colour. For my print ‘Red Intersection’, the ploughed fields provide a colourful patchwork and framing this scene are the man-made structures, the rigid lines of fences and the cattle barns, turning the landscape into a geometric study. Many of my recent prints are inspired by reflections on a lake. When the lake froze over, a small oval was kept from freezing by the birds who swam round and round in circles and this everchanging shape informed the smaller monoprints in this show. I live in rural Aberdeenshire and the weather has a huge effect on the terrain. Some days the fields and stretches of water are lit up by a shaft of bright light and the tones of the colours change completely. When I return to my studio each day, I turn my memory of the composition into a collage or drawing and then eventually into a print. I love the immediacy of making a monoprint. I like the vibrancy of the oil based ink, building up texture and often adjusting colours by overprinting extra tones to make the hues vibrate against each other. Usually, only at the end, when it is all printed, does the effect reveal itself. For me the simplicity of the work comes from a direct feeling, a response to a moment.
Apple says Facebook will not be able to distribute an app for iPhones through which it paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use. After closing door for Facebook’s data collecting app, Apple has not let the social media giant sidestep Apple’s app store and its tighter rules on privacy. The tech blog TechCrunch reported late Tuesday that Facebook was paying people about USD 20 a month to install and use the Facebook Research app. But Facebook says the data collection is being done with permission. And the company has a history of defining “permission” loosely and obscuring what data it collects. “I don’t think they make it very clear to users precisely what level of access they were granting when they gave permission,” mobile app security researcher Will Strafach said Wednesday. “There is simply no way the users understood this.” He said Facebook’s claim that users understood the scope of data collection was “muddying the waters.” Facebook clarifies that only 5 percent of the app users are teens and the teens have parental permission. Anyways, the revelation is yet another dark spot on Facebook’s track record on privacy and could invite further regulatory scrutiny. And it has been only a few weeks after court documents revealed that Facebook allowed children to rack up huge bills on digital games and that it had rejected recommendations for addressing the issue on the fear of hurting revenue growth. As of now, the app is available for Android phones. But, it is not available on Google’s Play Store. Google had not given any comment on this. Apple alleged that Facebook was distributing Facebook Research through an internal-distribution mechanism meant for company employees, not outsiders. Apple has taken away that capability. As per the TechCrunch, Google was using the same privileged access to Apple’s mobile operating system for a market-research app, Screenwise Meter. However, Google had disabled the app on Apple devices and apologized for its “mistake.” As per Google, it had always been “upfront with users” about how it used data collected by the app, which offered users points that could be used for gift cards once accumulated. Unlike Facebook Research app, Google said it’s Screenwise Meter app never asked users to let the company circumvent network encryption, meaning it is far less intrusive. Facebook is still allowed to distribute apps through Apple’s app store, though such apps are reviewed by Apple ahead of time. And Apple’s move Wednesday limits Facebook’s ability to test those apps — including core apps such as Facebook and Instagram — before they are released through the app store. Facebook previously had to pull an app called Onavo Protect out of Apple’s app store owing to stricter requirements. But Strafach, who dismantled the Facebook Research app on TechCrunch’s behalf, told that the app was mostly Onavo repackaged and rebranded, as the two apps shared about 98 percent of their codes. As of Wednesday, a disclosure form on Betabound, one of the services that distributed Facebook Research, announced that by installing Facebook Research, they are allowing Facebook to collect a wide range of data. The data collected by the app includes, information on apps users have installed, when they use them and what they do on them. Along with these data, data is also collected on how other people interact with users and their content within those apps, according to the disclosure. Betabound also warned that Facebook through the app might have taken information even when the app or web browser is encrypted. Strafach said digital identities like emails, social media activities, private messages and just about anything else could be intercepted. As per him, the only data safe from snooping are from services, such as Signal and Apple’s iMessage that fully encrypt messages before transmission, a method known as end-to-end encryption. Strafach, who is CEO of Guardian Mobile Firewall, said he was shocked to be aware that Facebook was caught red-handed violating Apple’s trust. He said such traffic-capturing tools are only supposed to be used for trusted partners to use internally. Instead, he said Facebook was scooping up and storing all incoming and outgoing data traffic from unaware and misinformed members of the public — in an app geared toward teenagers. “This is very flagrantly not allowed,” Strafach said. “It’s mind-blowing how defiant Facebook was acting.”
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Music Hall's roof will be 'naked' no more after latest restorations Cranes are returning several 4-foot-tall finials to the roof line of Music Hall, one of the final elements of the iconic building to be restored to its original Hannaford design. 143-year-old Music Hall restoration project underway Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark in Cincinnati, is undergoing a facelift. And when you are working to restore pieces of a building that is over a century old, it takes some special skills and precision. ArtsConnect project is turning trash into art One man's trash is another man's treasure is an old saying proving true for the latest ArtsConnect project through the Pomerene Center for the Arts. Detritus is focused on turning recycling materials into works of art with one piece being installed May 8 at the artPARK on Main Street. Guest artist Jamie Payne has been working with about 25 students at Coshocton High School. Kitchen Convos Ep. 41: 2017 Cincinnati Food & Wine Classic Luis Laya and James Payne of Fire Lab are the designers and master builders of Cincinnati Food + Wine Classic’s Live Fire Grill Pavilion. Hear their fascinating and unique story of how their desire to build a local community around the tradition of open fire cooking began with a challenge from their colleagues at Rookwood Pottery. How Artists Can Help Remake a Town M.L.K Jr. boulevard in Covington is big, six-lanes-across big. Even so, the grand opening last September of the newly rehabbed Hellmann lumber mill—now artists’ studios, community meeting rooms, and CGN’s offices—was impossible to miss. After all, where there’s smoke, there’s fire. That day, the fire was built to roast pigs, okra, and corn dumplings—on special grills hand-forged by Fire Lab, a previous CGN grant recipient—for the kind of diverse, dynamic crowd civic organizations strive to attract and very seldom do. University of Cincinnati professors challenged wood sculpting students to cut the cord "We were donated this 200-year-old piece of white oak, a cross cut out of it, and that just seemed to be the perfect shape and size," Payne said. "The class hollowed out the center of the wood with a bonfire."
The 23.2 acre Centralia Battlefield is three miles southeast of Centralia on Rangeline Rd. The Centralia Battlefield is an important educational tool. From history leasons for school children to re-enactments and archaeological surveys, the battlefield is a lifesize classroom. Located on the Battlefield is a monument describing the events of September 27 donated by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. A monument honoring those Union Soldiers that died was donated by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The Battlefield is open to the public and contains a picnic area and two Civil War Markers.
Chester County, South Carolina sheriff Alex “Big A” Underwood and two of his subordinates were indicated on Tuesday related to an alleged conspiracy to cover up an unlawful arrest and the excessive use of force against a detained individual. Also indicted were Chester County chief deputy Robert Sprouse and lieutenant Johnny Ricardo Neal, Jr. Per statute, Underwood is automatically suspended from office pending the resolution of the charges against him, meaning that for the second time in as many months South Carolina governor Henry McMaster was called upon to appoint an interim sheriff. He wasted little time in doing so, too, naming Donald “Max” Dorsey – a captain in the narcotics division of the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) – to fill the post “until Underwood is acquitted, convicted, the indictment is otherwise disposed of, or until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the next general election.” Incidentally, Underwood is also facing scrutiny for allegedly misappropriating public funds. In mid-March of this year, we exclusively reported that the 55-year-old sheriff was at the heart of a federal investigation – one quickly approaching a point of “critical mass.” “Underwood’s lavish spending fits squarely into a deeper story about misbehaving sheriffs,” Bartelme and Cranney noted, referring to his office as a “portrait of excess.” In a surprise twist, though, the charges announced by federal authorities on Tuesday had nothing to do with the mismanagement of public funds. Instead, all eight counts against Underwood, Sprouse and Neal were related to an incident that took place last fall. (Click to view) “Today, we announce the worst kind of charges: Allegations of wrongdoing on the part of law enforcement,” said U.S. attorney Sherri Lydon (above), whose office will prosecute the three law men. “Those who swear to protect and uphold the law, while at the same time using their positions of power to hide their own violations of the law, will be held accountable. The American system of government depends on those in power obeying the rules and ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and equally.” The indictments in this case were unsealed eight days after a joint federal-state raid on the Chester County, S.C. sheriff’s office – and one day after this news outlet reported that cell phones from Underwood and his subordinates were seized during that raid. According to Lydon’s office, the charges in question stem from the November 18, 2018 arrest of an individual who is identified in the indictment as “K.S.” Authorities claim Underwood and his deputies accosted and injured “K.S.” after he used his cell phone “to live-stream … law enforcement activity.” Specifically, “K.S.” was allegedly knocked to the ground while restrained in handcuffs, “injuring (his) head and elbow.” Underwood, Sprouse and Neal were also accused of illegally obtaining evidence and fabricating statements in official incident reports related to the arrest and illegal detention of “K.S.” – and of tampering with evidence and making false statements to agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) when questioned about their actions.[su_dominion_video_scb] Specifically, Underwood, Sprouse and Neal were each charged with one count of conspiracy – which carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. Underwood was also charged with deprivation of rights for allegedly incarcerating “K.S.” without probable cause, resulting in him being “detained in jail for three nights.” That charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison. Neal was also charged with one count of deprivation of rights for the alleged physical assault on “K.S.” Underwood and Sprouse were further charged with one count apiece of tampering related to their alleged seizure of a cell phone belonging to “K.S.” – which authorities claim they attempted “to alter, destroy, or conceal … with the intent to impair its integrity or availability for use in the federal case involving the deprivation of K.S.’s rights.” That count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. Neal and Sprouse were further charged with falsifying records in connection with the case, specifically “creating a false incident report indicating that K.S. repeatedly left his yard to enter the roadway and that K.S. directed profane language toward them – when in fact K.S. did neither – and caused that report to go to the FBI.” That count also carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a fine of $250,000. Additionally, Underwood and Sprouse were charged with falsifying records related to a disciplinary report that allegedly attempted to shift the blame for the seizure of the cell phone – and causing that report to go to the FBI. That count also carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a fine of $250,000. (Click to view) (Via: Chester County Sheriff) Finally, Underwood and Sprouse were charged with one count apiece of making false statements to the FBI. In fact, the indictment alleges Underwood lied to investigators on May 3 (last Friday) about his knowledge of the events related to the arrest of “K.S.” Lying to the FBI carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. For those of you keeping track, Underwood is facing 51 years behind bars and $1 million in fines – while Neal is facing 26 years and $500,000 in fines. Sprouse is facing 70 years and $1.25 million in fines. As with anyone accused of committing any crime, Underwood, Sprouse and Neal are considered innocent until proven guilty by our criminal justice system – or until such time as they may wish to enter a plea in connection with any of the charges filed against them. Underwood is no stranger to scandal. In 2014, he was accused of threatening local leaders over a funding dispute. Two years later, he was implicated in an alleged affair with a local cheerleading coach. South Carolina sheriffs are obviously no stranger to scandal, either, as regular readers of this news are by now well aware. This is the second major law enforcement corruption case Lydon has announced this year. A little over a month ago, her office announced multiple indictments in connection with law enforcement officers in Orangeburg County, S.C. who allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for their participation in a host of criminal activities – including obtaining visas to help undocumented aliens remain in the United States illegally. Meanwhile in February Lydon announced a guilty plea related to federal charges her office brought against former S.C. fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson, who admitted using taxpayer funds “to cover personal and non-office related expenses.” “We will never shy away from bringing these types of cases,” Lydon said. “We will work day in and day out to make sure our citizens in Chester and across South Carolina can have confidence in their public servants, their government, and certainly their police officers.” Here are the federal indictments … WANNA SOUND OFF? Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our stories? Please feel free to submit your own letter to the editor (or guest column) via-email HERE. Got a tip for us? CLICK HERE. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? CLICK HERE. Want to support what we’re doing? SUBSCRIBE HERE.
We’re just a little south of Peachland, a little ways north of Summerland on Hwy 97 at the historic Greata Ranch site. It’s quiet out here. Serene. A peaceful oasis on a bench above Okanagan Lake with some incredible views. And, of course, there's all this wine to try too.Some History Fruit of one kind or another has grown here since 1901. Our family first came to this quiet site south of Peachland, north of Summerland in the 1940s, and it was memories of peaches tasted here that led us to a 1994 purchase of what was then an abandoned orchard. We trucked away load after load of things like old tires and broken refrigerators, eventually planted vines, and re-established this land’s proud agricultural tradition.The Family It’s the defining quality of our site: our wines profile as cool climate, but it’s anything but cool around our Okanagan lakeside vineyard during the growing season. While temperatures will hit 35°C peak summer, the moderating effect of the lake to our east, and shade from the mountain to our west, allow our vines to retain the freshness and acidity of cool climate wines – an especially important characteristic in making sparkling wine. You can’t rush sparkling wine. Well, you can, but we choose not to. We make sparkling wine with estate-grown grapes using the Traditional Method developed in the Champagne region of France. It can take us up to three years, sometimes longer, to release a vintage, but it’s worth every extra day.The Sparkle
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Greater Than, a global provider of driver crash probability and climate impact data insights, is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Since its inception in 2004, the AI has been trained with real claims data, fuel, and energy consumption from over 106 countries and 1,600 cities, building a database of over 7 billion unique DriverDNAs (ways to drive a vehicle). This extensive level of training enables the AI to rapidly predict crash probability and climate impact independent of vehicle type and location, making it the global benchmark for measuring driver influence on safety and sustainability. Companies globally use Greater Than’s AI insights to quantify, compare, and mitigate risk and climate impact across an entire fleet or driving population. Over the last year, the company’s growth has been further enhanced by the increased focus on Environmental, Social & Governance reporting, particularly the mobility requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). “This is such an exciting milestone for the Greater Than team! Twenty years of hard work, passion, and extensive training has resulted in an AI unlike anything else on the market,” said Liselott Johansson, CEO of Greater Than. “While many other AI companies are still in the early stages, our AI is so mature that it now requires minimal data points to generate quality outputs, ensuring a reliable, cost-effective solution for companies globally wishing to measure, mitigate or report on driver risk or climate impact.” The AI was born in 2004 after a chance meeting late the previous year between co-founders Sten Forseke and Anders Lindelöf. Sten, the founder of a company that designed and manufactured electronic systems and telematics for automotive OEMs, recognized that “traditional” telematics parameters – while good for some aspects of fleet management – had no direct correlation with crash risk, or fuel consumption. He approached Anders, an inventor and problem solver, who used an early form of AI called FASILL (fuzzy logic) to gradually train an algorithm with more and more criteria. Over the years, Greater Than’s AI has developed into a patented, award-winning solution used by organizations the world over. The AI has received extensive validation including: - Endorsement by the Swedish Energy Agency - Support from the European Commission’s European Union funding for research and innovation - An award from the WWF Climate Solver for its potential to influence global CO2 savings using the GHG protocol In addition, the AI is used by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in its FIA Smart Driving Challenge, a worldwide challenge rewarding smart, safe, and eco-friendly driving, that was showcased during the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference, COP28. Greater Than makes its AI insights easily accessible to companies, requiring only 1km of GPS driving data to get started. This can be shared via an API connection, such as dashcam, connected vehicle, telematics device etc., or via a smartphone app. Its SaaS products can be used in any country, meaning customers with global operations can seamlessly measure driver impact in different countries, with harmonized data across vehicle types and geographical region.
A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold. Memorable, crazy movie I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me. One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want. If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed. It is a Mix-up of science-fiction themes with a variation of the biblical Arche Noah story (Noah's ark). Someone pointed out the similarities to Scientology myths. It is not a bad movie per se. But it is also not a good one. Without the story, it is still just average, sometimes whiny and unreasonable, acting. But the story has holes too. - An apocalypse is coming and the main character fiends out he knows it. And then only the chosen ones get rescued. Okay. Alright. If you're really bored and want something creepy - watch it. Otherwise, use your time for more interesting and demanding flicks. Knowing is a strange film to review. On the one hand it contains some genuinely creepy scenes including a plane crash that is convincing and a scene in the woods that is eerie but the story about a professor who goes out to prevent catastrophes based on a list contained in an unearthed time capsule falls flat. This is probably the film when Nicholas Cage started going nuts and acting in every film that was probably thrown his way, though this cannot be faulted at the film. Alex Proyas could have done a better job but it is a decent effort containing some great isolated sequences. Knowing, in short, is about professor John (Nicolas Cage), an intelligent chap who cleverly decodes a message that was unearthed in a time capsule buried 50-years ago at his young son's school.Still interested? Ok, read on. Inside of this time capsule are things like futuristic drawings and trinkets from 1959, left by school children of the day. In 2009, a new batch of children at the school open the capsule and, one by one, reach in and pull out a treasure. John's almost-as-clever son, Caleb (Chandler Canterbury), picks out a rather boring piece of paper filled only with numbers. It's almost befitting though. After all, the kid is very smart and has a future as an astrophysicist it seems. But he is a kid, man, and he notices that his classmates each got something cool, like hand drawn, colorful pictures imagining what life would be like in 2009 (think spaceships and jet packs). Like, where's the fun in a plain piece of paper full of stupid numbers?Enter Dad, M.I.T. scholar John, who's a big fan of numbers. He finds Caleb's discovery rather fascinating, and, in fact, has uncovered something that no one else cares enough to believe. These numbers, when one looks close enough, each mean something significant. When properly sequenced, they foretell horrible disasters, past, present, and future. Life altering disasters!Knowing, IMHO, isn't as great as some popular critics have called it. It's, meh, ok. I'm not a critic, I'm just a fan who opines. I like the idea behind Knowing, but I think Nick Cage sort of overacts a wee bit. He's been guilty of it a few times in other movies, too. Maybe that's what he's going for here with his character, but it doesn't really work for me. There's no need to scream at everyone (sure, I get it, people just don't believe him when he predicts disasters). Also, I found the script a little predictable, and believe me the irony is not lost on me.One thing that is really cool in this film is the disasters we get to see. I must admit, even now, watching this film again 9-years later I find some of the CGI impressive. Sure, I did say "wow" a few times, and not like a "this is lame" kind of wow, either. It's good to watch once, then put it away for a few years and watch again. That's what I did, and now it's filed away - probably for another 9 years or so. This movie was very disappointing. I like Nic Cage as an actor and expected more from the movie he played in. I watched the whole movie and felt like my time could have been better spent. I felt like different aspects of it didn't make sense. The aliens resembled zombies from a horror movie. Where they supposed to be friendly and care about our civilization? Then why were they so creepy. What is with the black rocks? What did they represent? Were the children supposed to fend for themselves after the aliens left them on a planet? Were they supposed to grow up and start a new colony? What's with the tree at the end? Is it supposed to represent something from the bible? This movie left more questions then answers. I like answers.
Ever wanted to enjoy a cup of coffee in Luke's Diner from Gilmore Girls? Or a piece of pie from the café in Twin Peaks? You're not alone. If pop culture and food go together for you like coffee and Friends or pizza and the Ninja Turtles, then you best get yourself to New York and these iconic eateries. Monk’s Café from Seinfeld The iconic show about nothing spent a lot of time doing just that at Monk’s Café. While the inside of the café is actually a set in Hollywood, the shot of the outside of the café, known in real life as Tom’s Restaurant, can be seen in New York’s Morningside Heights. Where to find it: 2880 Broadway, New York What to order: A piece of pie and a coffee Katz’s Delicatessen from When Harry Met Sally Katz’s Deli was famous long before it became the site of the iconic ‘I’ll have what she’s having' line. In fact, the kosher-style eaterie has lived in Manhattan’s Lower East Side for over 128 years, with its pastrami on rye sandwiches and hot dogs drawing in crowds of tourists, actors and celebrities alike. The deli is so popular that it serves 15,000 pounds of pastrami and 8,000 pounds of corned beef each week. Oh, and they also have a sign inside pointing to the exact seat Sally sat in for that famous scene. Where to find it: 205 E Houston St, New York What to order: Katz’s pastrami hot sandwich Holsten’s from The Sopranos If you’re a fan of The Sopranos, then you’ll want to make the journey out to New Jersey to sit in one of the red leather benches at Holsten’s, the famed setting of the very last Sopranos scene. The iconic store dates all the way back to 1939 when it was known as Strubbe’s Ice Cream parlour, while today it’s famed for its ice cream, onion rings and the ‘reserved for the Soprano family’ sign that sits above one of the booths. Where to find it: 1063 Broad St, Bloomfield, New Jersey What to order: The onion rings MacLaren’s Pub from How I Met Your Mother A friendly Irish neighbourhood pub in Hell’s Kitchen is the inspiration behind the beloved MacLaren’s Pub in How I Met Your Mother. The real pub's name is McGee’s and it was once the favourite watering hole of the show’s creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, who used to drink there while working for Letterman on The Late Show. The pub features many of the hallmarks of the show’s MacLaren’s Pub, including a full-wall mural, and also offers a How I Met Your Mother themed food and cocktail menu every Monday. Where to find it: 240 W 55th St, New York What to order: The TedMosbyIsAJerk.com chicken jerk wrap Joe’s Pizza from Spider-Man 2 The Greenwich Village hallmark has been serving up authentic no-frills New York pizza slices since 1975. The pizzeria’s cult status was further cemented in 2004 though when Joe’s Pizza enjoyed a starring role in Spider-Man 2 with Peter Parker working there as a pizza delivery boy. But Joe’s Pizza isn’t just worth visiting for the photo op – the pizza is said to be among the best in the city, with numerous rave reviews and the ringing endorsement of Ben Affleck. Where to find it: 7 Carmine St, New York What to order: A slice of fresh mozzarella pizza Magnolia Bakery from Sex and the City “I have a crush,” admits Carrie to Miranda, while sitting outside of the little-known Magnolia Bakery and biting into a miniature icing-topped cupcake. And just like that, that simple small scene spawned the beginning of the cupcake trend of the noughties, cementing Magnolia Bakery’s cult status as the bakery to visit. Since the,n Magnolia has expanded its Bleeker Street location to nine store locations in the USA, 16 international locations and also offers nationwide shipping. Where to find it: 401 Bleecker Street and W 11th Street, New York Serendipity 3 from Serendipity Serendipity 3 was founded in 1954 in Little Italy by three friends and is said to be New York’s first coffee house boutique. Soon after its opening, the café and it’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate quickly became a hit. Andy Warhol, before he was a household name, was an early regular. And then of course, the café enjoyed a notable starring role in the romantic comedy Serendipity starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. Its popularity has since sky-rocketed with Serendipity 3 opening up a second location at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and holding a Guiness World Record for the Golden Opulence Sundae, priced at US$1,000. Where to find it: 225 East 60th Street, New York What to order: the famous Frrozen Hot Chocolate
FLJC AND TRULIEVE TO HOST COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FLJC and Trulieve to Host Community Legal Clinic in Hillsborough County Legal aid organization will be providing free services to the Tampa Bay community on April 2, 2022 from 10am to 4pm at Temple Terrace United Methodist Church. Tampa, FL (March 28, 2022) – Following the overwhelming success of their last clinic in St. Petersburg on February 26, 2022, Florida Justice Center and Trulieve announced today another free legal event in Tampa Bay, this time in Tampa on April 2nd. Open to the public, the purpose of this event is to help individuals overcome legal barriers, with a focus on those who have had criminal justice system involvement. Approximately 1 in 3 adults have an arrest record. Tens of thousands of people from Tampa cannot vote because of outstanding fines and fees. Over 85,000 people in Hillsborough County currently have a suspended driver license. FLJC aims to address these issues with a free community legal clinic at Temple Terrace United Methodist Church at 5030 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617 from 10am to 4pm on April 2, 2022. The event will offer a wide variety of FREE services to help individuals with a multitude of barriers to success. Community members will be provided free legal assistance with issues such as: - Reinstating suspended driver licenses - Arrest record sealing and expungement - Assistance with fines and fees - Clemency (including pardons, ability to hold public office, and restoration of firearms rights) - Early termination of probation - Technical probation violations - Voting rights restoration - Voter registration - …and more! “We are excited to continue our partnership with Trulieve to help underserved neighborhoods gain access to justice. We know that the war on drugs has decimated communities of color and exacerbated already difficult financial situations. Florida Justice Center is here to help give those residents a second chance,” said FLJC Executive Director Jonathan Bleiweiss. Community members are welcome to walk-in at any time during the event to meet with a lawyer or can pre-register and learn more at www.FLJC.org/Hills Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. operating in 11 states, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com. ABOUT FLORIDA JUSTICE CENTER Florida Justice Center is the first and only nonprofit legal aid organization authorized by the Florida Supreme Court to provide criminal legal assistance. FLJC is dedicated to reducing incarceration rates in Florida using a holistic approach that combines legal and reentry social services. Helping thousands of people a year, FLJC’s growth is limitless. 3469 N Dixie Hwy Oakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 758-7555 x601
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FluidSolids is a platform that enables radical implementation of the circular economy by offering sustainable solutions that are both ecological and economical. FluidSolids technologies make it possible to utilize your own waste streams as a source to produce biocomposite materials. By replacing traditional, petrol-based polymers with biodegradable FluidSolids composites, your company’s environmental impact is drastically reduced. Additionally, there is a whole new world of business opportunities to be captured using previously unvalued natural resources. Waste to Value Biocomposites made from haselnut shells “Evaluating the total environmental impact, our study shows that FluidSolids biocomposites perform significantly better in comparison with standard plastics, as well as wood plastic composites.”
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She is the first Irish Female Artist to hit #1 on Spotify Ireland Top 50. Dublin DJ Jazzy has hit #1 in the Official Irish singles chart with her debut single “Giving Me”, the first female Irish Artist to hit #1 in 14 years. After spending six weeks in the Top 10 in the singles chart, “Giving Me” climbs one place to claim this week’s biggest song in Ireland, denying Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s Miracle (2) an 8th week at the top of the chart. Jazzy’s incredible chart position marks the first time an Irish female act has topped the Official Irish Singles Chart as a lead Artist in over 14 years - since Julie Anne Dineen’s Do You Believe in March 2009. As announced last week, Jazzy is also the first Irish Female Artist to hit #1 on the Spotify Ireland Top 50 Chart since the streaming service was launched in Ireland in 2012. It also continues to hold the #1 spot across the Irish Homegrown chart, Shazam and Soundcloud. “Giving Me” has been streamed in Ireland over 2.2 million times and is certified PLATINUM. Arriving on the solo stage with a bold statement, Irish-Jamaican newcomer Jazzy’s debut single “Giving Me” is a club-ready slice of Irish house with lyrics that see Jazzy relinquishing the responsibility for the hurt experienced from a past relationship and getting back out on the town after having healed from all “the sunshine in the rain”. The tracks accompanying visuals reflect the light-hearted sentiment of the confident dance record and showcases further why Jazzy is well on a trajectory to be one of the most exciting new voices in the dance world. Jazzy will also play at FM104's 'The Gig' on June 5th at the 3Olympia in aid of Childline by ISPCC.
Who We Are Focus Property Investments (FPI) is a UK-based property investment firm that serves and supports investors in building an attractive and cash-generating property investment portfolio. We specialise in sourcing, acquiring, developing and project managing real estate assets with strong returns across key locations in the UK. FPI also acts as an official sourcing and acquisition manager for wealth managers and family offices. Through our extensive network within the country, we are able identify suitable investment opportunities that fit your criteria. We aim to achieve the best value at acquisition, with a medium- to long-term view of retention and completion of the asset. Our leadership team has over 50 years of experience and knowledge in real estate investment and development and have been at the forefront of the London and UK property industry. Over this period, we have established strong and extensive links with industry professionals including solicitors, surveyors, financial institutions, tax advisors, architects, builders, planning consultants, and agents. These relationships enable us to act swiftly and decisively, so that we can capitalize on the opportunities when they arise. Our ‘can-do’ attitude is why our clients and partners love working with us. OUR MISSION AND VISION To empower individuals to reach their financial goals and achieve stable, risk-adjusted cash returns through investment in UK residential and commercial property. We seek to facilitate and provide clarity to the otherwise opaque property investment process. We are also determined to help channel capital to build and refurbish homes, alleviating the growing housing crisis across the country. Integrity & Transparency A key to any successful business relationship is trust. This is paramount for us, and we are committed to ensuring that all investors have clear and transparent oversight of the investment process. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and seek to provide the best service and investment outcome for our clients. This extends to the partners and associates that we work with. We are committed to serving our clients and helping them achieve their financial goals.
Foley is pleased to announce that Partner Jill Nicholson, chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy Practice, has been named to the Top 100 Restructuring & Turnaround Professionals list for the second consecutive year by Global M&A Network. The highly competitive annual listing recognizes 100 leading lawyers, investment bankers and consultants in the restructuring, distressed M&A and turnaround communities. Foley also received the “Cross Border Special Situation M&A Deal” award for the firm’s representation of AgFeed Industries Inc. in connection with the sale of its Chinese operations to Ningbo Tech Bank. The transaction team was led by Selig Sacks, Zhu Julie Lee, Mark T. Plichta and Michael J. Small.
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5 Ingredients: Mix-and-Match Quesadillas Yes, quesadillas are tortillas and cheese, but they can be so much more! With fresh ingredients and just enough flavorful cheese, this Mexican favorite makes a delicious and healthy meal. Fire up any of these 5-ingredient combos for an easy Cinco de Mayo spread or a quick weeknight dinner. Use 6-inch tortillas (about 130 calories each) for the perfect one-serving quesadilla Add-Ins: 2 ounces cooked chicken breast & 2 tablespoons sliced, pickled jalapenos Toppings: 2 tablespoons salsa mixed with 2 tablespoons diced fresh pineapple Add-Ins: 2 tablespoons each corn kernels (fresh or frozen) & diced tomato Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Top tortilla with cheese and remaining ingredients, fold in half. Spray skillet with nonstick spray. Place folded tortilla in pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden. Slice and serve. Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »
Arsenal claimed a dramatic 2-1 win against Burnley to move up to second in the Premier League on Sunday. Sanchez struck from the spot eight minutes into stoppage time to earn the Gunners all three points at the Emirates. The goal came just moments after Andre Gray thought he had snatched a draw for Burnley with a penalty of his own. Arsene Wenger was sent to the stands for his complaints after Burnley's penalty had been given - and was shown on television appearing to shove the fourth offcial. The Arsenal boss was quizzed on that moment after the game in his press conference - as well as Granit Xhaka's sending off which came just after Shkodran Mustafi had given the hosts a 60th minute lead. Here's what Wenger had to say to the press. On the game and result I felt it was an intense game. We played against a team who made the game very uncomfortable for us. We had to be patient and not make any defensive mistakes. We did that quite well, but once we were 1-0 up we made it even more complicated by going down to 10 men. Then of course it was a bit on the edge but they didn’t create chances, not many anyway. But they did look dangerous on set pieces and long balls. It was frustrating to concede the penalty. Coquelin says he didn’t touch him, but I haven’t seen it. In the end though we still got an unlikely win. When you are 10 against 11 with two minutes to go, it’s difficult to win the game but we are a team who keeps going no matter what happens and that is a good quality. On the Burnley penalty I saw it but it didn’t look a penalty to me. But maybe it was one, I don’t know. On the Arsenal penalty I saw our penalty on television. I think it was a penalty and a red card. On Xhaka’s red card? I have to look at it again, but the noises I get is that it was a red card. He has to control his game and learn not to punish the team with his lack of control in his tackling. We don't encourage our midfielders to go down, we want them to stand up and not make those kind of fouls. If it’s a bad tackle it’s a red card. On getting sent to the stands I regret everything. I should have shut up and gone inside and gone home basically. I apologise. Look, it was nothing bad. I said something that you hear every day in football. Nine times out of 10 you are not sent to the stands for that. But I should have shut up completely. I was quite calm in the whole game, more so than usual, until the last few minutes. On Sanchez's chipped penalty It was too cool. He was in fact not the first penalty taker today, it was Giroud. But as long as you score you just have to accept it and say well done. On taking advantage of the slip-ups by Arsenal's rivals It was an important game, but not a decisive game. I think at the moment what is important is to build a run, to have a consistency in our results. That is more important than to look at the table. Now we are in a position where we have to build up a run, every win of course helps create confidence and belief.
The primary purpose of life insurance is to provide a death benefit that can take care of your loved ones financially. A bonus is that life insurance death benefits aren’t typically taxed. Since coverage amounts can be very high—into the millions—it’s a major advantage that the life insurance payout is paid tax-free. But there are some aspects to life insurance that won’t get past the taxman. Is a Life Insurance Payout Taxable? Life insurance death benefit payouts are usually not taxable. That means beneficiaries will receive the money without a tax burden hanging over their heads. However, there are certain situations where a life insurance death benefit may be taxable. Here’s a look at when to prepare for a tax bill. You Are a Life Insurance Beneficiary Who Receives Interest on a Death Benefit Most life insurance payouts are made in one lump sum right after the death of the insured person. But if a beneficiary chooses to delay the payout or take the payout in installments, interest may accrue. In that case, the interest paid to the beneficiary may be taxed. The Life Insurance Payout Goes Into a Taxable Estate Most life insurance payouts are made tax-free directly to life insurance beneficiaries. But if a beneficiary was not named, or is already deceased, where does the life insurance death benefit go? It goes into the estate of the insured person and can be taxable along with the rest of the estate. This could create a significant tax bill, especially considering both federal and state estate taxes may be applied. While federal estate taxes will not tax the first $12.92 million per individual as of 2023, state estate taxes can have significantly lower exemption levels. Another possible unhappy scenario is that an estate is below the exemption level but a large life insurance payout to the estate pushes it above the exemption threshold into taxable territory. This is avoidable by naming both primary and contingent life insurance beneficiaries and keeping those selections up to date. The Life Insurance Policy Involves Three Different People Life insurance death benefits can become a taxable gift in a situation where three people serve three different roles in connection with the life insurance policy. The positions include: - The policy owner. This is the person who purchased the policy and is ultimately responsible for paying the premiums. - The insured. This person’s life is covered by the life insurance policy. - The beneficiary. This person receives the death benefit when the insured person dies. For example, say a husband purchases a life insurance policy for his wife, and their son will be paid the death benefit. Suppose the wife (the insured) dies and the son (the beneficiary) receives the death benefit. In that case, the IRS considers the life insurance payout a gift from the husband (the policy owner) to the son. This is sometimes referred to as the “Goodman triangle” or “Goodman rule,” named after a decades-old court case regarding this issue (Goodman v. Commissioner of the IRS). If this triangle exists, the policy owner may have to pay gift tax for the life insurance payout that exceeds federal gift tax exemption limits. In 2023, the annual gift exclusion is $17,000 per individual and the lifetime limit (known as a basic exclusion) is $12.92 million per individual. To avoid tax implications from the Goodman triangle, limit insurance policy involvement to only two people: a policyholder who is also the insured and the beneficiary. A remedy to the example above is for the wife to be the policy owner and insured, maintaining the son as the beneficiary. Is the Cash Value in a Life Insurance Policy Taxable? One of the reasons to buy cash value life insurance is to have access to the money that builds up within the policy. When you pay premiums, the payments generally go to three places: cash value, the cost to insure you and policy fees and charges. Money within the cash value account grows tax-free, based on the interest or investment gains it earns (depending on the policy). But once you withdraw the money, you could face a tax bill. Money that’s withdrawn from cash value is generally made up of two parts: \|Types of money \|Money that came from your premium payments \|This component of a withdrawal isn’t taxable. In the life insurance industry, this part is called the “policy basis.” \|Money that came from interest or investment gains \|This portion is subject to income taxes if you withdraw it. Your life insurance company will be able to tell you what amount in a withdrawal is “above basis” and taxable. If your life insurance policy is a “modified endowment contract,” or MEC, different tax rules apply and it’s best to consult a financial professional to understand tax implications. Here are situations where cash value may be taxable. You Surrender the Life Insurance Policy There can be times when a policy owner no longer wants or needs the life insurance policy. You can take the surrender value of the life insurance policy and the insurer will terminate the coverage. The amount you receive is your cash value minus any surrender charge. You can generally expect to get a surrender charge within the first 10 or 20 years of owning the policy, and over time the surrender charge phases out. You won’t be taxed on the entire surrender value, though. You’ll be taxed on the amount you received minus the policy basis, or the total premium payment you made on the policy. This taxable amount reflects the investment gains that you took out. Say the premiums you’ve paid over many years add up to $38,000 and your total cash value is $45,000. The portion of the payout that would be taxed is $7,000, representing the investment gains. You Took Out a Policy Loan and the Life Insurance Ends If you have a policy with cash value and take a life insurance policy loan against it, the loan isn’t taxable—as long as the policy is in force. But if the policy terminates before you’ve paid the loan back, you could get a tax bill. For example, the coverage terminates if you surrender the policy or it lapses. The taxable amount is based on the amount of the loan that exceeds your policy basis. Policy basis is the portion you’ve paid in premiums. Amounts “above basis” are based on interest or investment gains on cash value. One way to access all your cash value and avoid taxes is to withdraw the amount that’s your policy basis—this is not taxable. Then access the rest of the cash value with a loan—also not taxable. If you die with a loan against the policy, the death benefit is reduced by the outstanding loan amount. You Sell the Life Insurance Policy There’s a market for existing life insurance policies, especially cash value life insurance policies that insure people who are terminally ill or have short life expectancies. Transactions involving terminally ill policy owners are called “viatical settlements.” These involve an investor, such as a company specializing in buying policies, paying you money for the policy, becoming the policy owner and then making the life insurance claim when you pass away. Viatical settlements are typically used as a way for patients to get money for medical bills, especially when selling a life insurance policy will mean getting more money than simply surrendering it for the cash value. Fortunately, the IRS doesn’t treat any portion of what you receive for a viatical settlement as taxable. Under IRS code 101(g)(2), an amount paid by a viatical settlement provider is treated like a payment of the death benefit—and death benefit payouts are not taxable. A life settlement is a similar transaction but involves a policy owner who is not terminally ill. In these cases, the IRS does not see the proceeds as a payment of death benefit. A portion of what you receive can be taxable. Compare Life Insurance Companies Compare Policies With 8 Leading Insurers Summary: When Is Life Insurance Taxable? \|What part could be taxable? \|You withdraw money from cash value \|Any amount you receive above “policy basis” \|You surrender a policy for cash \|Any amount you receive above “policy basis” \|You take a loan against the cash value \|None, as long as the policy remains in-force \|You sell the policy through a viatical settlement \|You’re a beneficiary who receives a life insurance payout plus interest \|The interest amount \|The life insurance payout goes into your estate \|Any amount of the estate that’s subject to state or federal estate taxes. \|You sell your life insurance in a viatical settlement \|Policy basis is the money that you’ve paid in premiums. Viatical settlements are transactions involving terminally ill policyowners. Life Insurance Taxes FAQ Are life insurance premiums taxable? The life insurance premiums you pay are not taxable. They are also not deductible on your tax return. Do you pay inheritance tax on life insurance? There is no inheritance tax on life insurance. Life insurance death benefits are paid tax-free to your life insurance beneficiaries. Is there a penalty for cashing out a life insurance policy? If you surrender a cash value life insurance policy, the only “penalty” is that you may have to pay a surrender fee. The life insurance company will deduct the surrender fee when it sends you the money. Check your policy to find out the fee, or ask your life insurance agent. Surrendering a policy ends the life insurance coverage. A portion of the money you receive may be taxable if it includes investment gains. Are life insurance dividends taxable? Life insurance dividends are considered refunds of your premium and are generally not taxable. However, interest earned on the dividends can be taxed as ordinary income. For instance, if the dividends are held in an interest-bearing account, the interest accrued can be taxed. Also, if you receive more in dividends than what you’ve paid in premiums for the life insurance policy, the excess dividend amount is considered taxable income. Is group term life insurance taxable? The death benefit from a group term life insurance is not normally taxable, but the premiums paid for the life insurance policy may be. If your employer subsidizes some or all of the cost of your group life insurance policy and your death benefit is worth $50,000 or less, the premiums aren’t taxable. If the death benefit is more than $50,000, the premiums paid by the employer are considered part of your compensation and are subject to income tax on the portion of the premium that goes towards the extra coverage. Your tax obligations are based on the cost of the group life coverage in excess of $50,000. Your employer should include the cost of that coverage in your reported wages. It will appear on your paystubs and your annual W-2 (in box 12 under code C).
Magnussen to return to McLaren fold and make IndyCar debut this weekend Former Haas and McLaren F1 driver Kevin Magnussen is set for a return to the McLaren fold, as he will deputise for the injured Felix Rosenqvist and make his IndyCar debut this weekend. Magnussen, who scored a podium for McLaren in the 2014 Australian GP, left Formula 1 at the end of last season and moved Stateside to compete in sports cars, while then-team mate Romain Grosjean moved to IndyCar after Haas decided to recruit rookies Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin for 2021 and beyond. Now, Grosjean and Magnussen will race in the same field once again as regular Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar racer Felix Rosenqvist was injured in a crash at the previous round and cannot compete in this weekend’s race at Road America. McLaren’s ties between IndyCar and F1 were strengthened ever since Fernando Alonso sported papaya in the 2017 Indy 500, before the Woking team made a full-time entry into the series in 2020 with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, even fielding their ex-F1 racer Juan Pablo Montoya at Indianapolis this season. Moreover, Patricio O’Ward has been promised a McLaren F1 test at the end of the season after winning his maiden IndyCar race for the team. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE TECH WEEKLY: The incredibly intricate cooling details so crucial to the Red Bull RB20’s concept FACTS AND STATS: Tsunoda makes his point at home as Verstappen matches Schumacher’s Suzuka hat-trick BEYOND THE GRID LEGENDS: Juan Pablo Montoya’s race for the 2003 championship What the teams said – Race day in Japan
Q: Graeme, thanks for standing in for John Booth who is still in Japan. Is there anything you would like to tell us? Graeme Lowdon: It’s been an incredibly difficult week for Formula One but it’s been an incredibly difficult week for our team. As you know, my team mate Jules Bianchi had a terrible accident in Suzuka. He’s in hospital there. He’s in a critical condition and the thoughts of everybody in the team, and I know much wider than that, are with Jules at this moment and also with his family. It has been a really difficult time for the team, but I have to say we have been helped enormously by the Formula One family. I think it would have been really difficult for us to get through this week without the help of some very key people. I’d like to personally thanks Marco Mattiacci for his support and kindness, not just in his role at Ferrari, but personally as well. He was at the hospital immediately afterwards and I know provided an awful lot of comfort to those that were there. The Ferrari team also arranged for Professor Alessandro Frati to be present and I know that gave an awful lot of comfort to us, to the people that were there at the hospital and the family. So from our team to the Ferrari team we really want to offer a lot of thanks, it really made a difference. Also at the hospital was Professor Gerard Saillant from the FIA and I think we have to thank Jean Todt for arranging that. I think that was extremely helpful as well and certainly provided support to us. I know Jules is very close with his management team - Alessandro Bravi and Nicolas Todt - and I think they did an exceptional job looking after their driver. It’s been a very, very difficult time but it’s also been a time that has reminded us of just how much support there is for people within this sport, looking at the wider picture and the fans. Jules is an exceptional Formula One driver but he is also an exceptional human being. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t like him. You wouldn’t wish that accident on anybody. Certainly Jules has so many friends that it has really hit home very hard to a lot of people. Our priority from this point onwards is obviously to Jules and his family and we want to provide them with the maximum amount of support at what is really a very, very difficult time. From our point of view both myself and John Booth, and as you mentioned John is the team principal and the team principal is the most important person in the team and he has remained in Japan to offer what support he can, None of us are medical people - we can’t help in that area - but we can provide another form of support, which we hope helps at a really difficult time. From a team point of view we want to thank everyone who has provided support, especially the fans. Q: Thank you very much, Graeme, thank you. In fact, I’d like to ask all of you for your feelings and thoughts on last weekend. Marco, as you’ve obviously been a great support to Graeme and the Marussia team perhaps you would start? Marco Mattiacci: It has been and it still is an extremely painful week for all of us on Formula One, but specifically for all of us at Ferrari, because Jules is a Ferrari driver, he’s part of the Ferrari family and he is one of us. So we are extremely in pain at the moment. We have been trying to stay as close as we can to the family and we will keep doing this. To go to this weekend, we do it with a lot of pain but we are here to race, having Jules in our hearts. That’s, at the moment, what I have to say. Eric Boullier: It has been an extremely painful week. Someone from the F1 community got injured and on top of that he’s French and I’m French so I have known him for a long time, so I’m very sensitive about what happened and followed it very closely. All in McLaren we are very concerned and we pray for him and I think all our thoughts today are with him and his family, which I think are gathered around him now. Monisha Kaltenborn: For all of us it’s been emotionally a very difficult week. Particular regarding Jules, we’ve known him also for quite a while. It’s simply these kind of tragic incidents that really get you out of balance and you just can’t go to business as usual and our thoughts, our prayers are all with him and it’ll take a while until you really can realise what’s happened. We spoke also to Adrian about the situation and it’s also very tough for him - standing right there. So it’s not easy. Franz Tost: Yeah, the team is still shocked about everything, because Jules was many times with us, he is a very close friend of Jean-Eric Vergne and of course it’s a very difficult time and our thoughts are with Jules and the family and I hope that he recovers. Q: And Christian. Christian Horner: Yeah, at times like this everything else becomes unimportant. Even though we are competitors on track when somebody gets injured the immediate priority has to go to the wellbeing of that individual. It was a shocking accident. One could say he was unlucky or not, that’s irrelevant at the end of the day. I have to say I know the effect it has had within our team with our drivers. I can only imagine… or I can’t even begin to imagine what Graeme and John have had to deal with this week. When you have a team-mate in as serious difficult as Jules appears to be in it’s very tough. I think the support that everybody had offered through Marussia, through Ferrari, to the family and close friends and relatives of Jules has been absolutely first rate. Obviously our thoughts and prayers are with him and hopefully for there to be some positive news in the coming days. Q: Graeme it must have been a difficult decision to decide to even run one car here? GL: It was a difficult decision. The main thing we wanted to do was to do something useful and supportive as much as we can for Jules and for Jules’ family - that was our primary objective. Also we’re lying ninth in the FIA World Championship at the moment and that’s a very important position for us and we’re largely in that position because of Jules and therefore… you know he’s a racing driver and he would want us to so the best we can. We thought that the right thing to do was to come here, take part in the event but as a mark of support to Jules and as a mark of respect to his mum and dad and to Jules’ family we would withdraw the second car. It’s fully scrutineered, it’s there, it’s ready to go, it’s in the garage. It’s got Jules’ race number on it. We found that was something that we could do. Also it’s been useful for the people in our team as well. They want to do an expression of support for Jules so I hope people understand what we’ve done and why we’ve done it and even if it makes a small difference it makes a difference in the right place. I have to say as well we did seek opinion from a lot of people to ensure we made the right decision. On a personal note I cannot speak to highly of the support that our team and myself have had from Bernie Ecclestone. Right from the accident occurring… in these situations, which are incredibly difficult, it’s incredibly reassuring to know that people care and if I could sum up the support we’ve had from Bernie, it’s that he cares. That has been extremely valuable and extremely helpful. Q: Turning to this weekend, can I ask the rest of you for your and your drivers’ impressions of the Sochi Autodrom circuit, with particular emphasis on the Russian drivers when we come to Sauber and Toro Rosso? MM: Looking to what recently happened in FP2, we were quite surprised by the dynamics of the circuit and the reaction of our car. We have definitely seen which tyre got longer in order to work properly and again it’s a circuit where the power unit is very important as is the traction. Overall, very impressed by the infrastructure, by the facilities but again, tomorrow we’re going to have a very interesting qualifying because, looking to the tyre that gets a little bit longer, I would say longer than expected to work, so tomorrow will see something interesting, and as well, on Sunday. But again, point number one for us now we’re here is Jules, so that can be considered important but at the same time very much to what is happening to our team at the moment. EB: Well, I came here three years ago for an F1 demo and I was absolutely astonished last night when I came to see how it had changed. They have clearly built amazing facilities and all the complex around, from the Olympics Games and the F1 is absolutely amazing. It’s true that, as Marco said, we can’t maybe enjoy it as much as it deserves because obviously part of our head is maybe busy thinking of what happened last week but we have to give credit to the promoter and the organisers of the Grand Prix. The facilities and the track and everything is absolutely outstanding. CH: It’s good to be here, it’s a good circuit, probably a few too less corners for our liking but I think what’s been created here is fantastic. I think the paddock has a great atmosphere. I’ve got the feeling that it’s the kind of circuit that’s going to produce good racing and from what we’ve seen today, I think tyre degradation looks like it’s going to be pretty low so it’s going to be an interesting Sunday. MK: Sergey did a good job today. It’s been nearly half a year since he sat in the car when he did his super licence in Bahrain so what was interesting to see was how he actually could adjust to the car and he built up his performance very steadily throughout the session so we’re actually quite happy and satisfied with the work he did. FT: I must say thank you very much to Putin and to Bernie Ecclestone that they realised that we have a race here in Russia because the Russian market is very important for the future, although we know there are currently some political sanctions but earlier or later they will be stopped. Russia is a country for the future, therefore I think it’s very important to be here. Congratulation also for this fantastic facility and for this beautiful infrastructure. Daniil Kvyat is quite happy with the track, he likes it, he was also fast today. I think we have a good possibility here to be with him in Qualifying Three and to score points. I am expecting that we will have interesting race. QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Q: (Vladimir Rogovets - Sb Belarus Segondnya) My question to all participants: I remember how much you were asked about participation in the Grand Prix of Russia. Today you are here, I think it’s very good for Formula One but you can see the situation is completely different than what you told some of my colleagues. What do you think: why would the mass media make a very negative image of Russia? Who and why is used? MM: It’s a question to the wrong audience. We are team principals, not media moguls so what this theme that the press or someone else takes, to be honest, is not my job or our job to reply. I think we’re here at a very difficult moment, trying to put in place a decent race. That’s it. About the media spin, I couldn’t care less. Q: (Andrea Cremonesi, La Gazzetta dello Sport) A question for Graeme. We would like to know what you find analysing the telemetry of the car so you can explain to us what happened exactly before the accident because we couldn’t see anything about it. GL: I can’t really go into the detail. I think something as important as this accident requires looking at thoroughly. One of the great things about Formula One cars is there’s an incredible amount of data available to allow us to analyse things and learn things. I think in an accident like this, there is very little point looking backwards. It’s very easy to have the benefit of hindsight. It’s so much more important and valuable to look forwards. I think there’s an awful lot of information to be looked at. We have some very, very clever people. There’s an awful lot of working groups in the FIA and I’m sure there’s an awful lot that can be looked at and learned. I think that’s really the key thing. Q: (Dieter Rencken - Racing Lines) Question to Christian. Yesterday it was confirmed that Mercedes will now be supplying Lotus. That means that Renault, your engine supplier, will only be supplying three teams next year: yourselves, your sister team Toro Rosso and Caterham - which is supplied with rear end technology by Red Bull Technologies in any event. Does this mean the Renault Formula One operation will become more and more Red Bull-centric? Do you see that as positive, or do you see it from a perspective where Red Bull will have one less car and therefore less data etcetera? CH: I think that, as far as Red Bull’s concerned, it will make little difference but as far as Renault’s concerned, it allows them to focus fully on one solution: on Red Bull Racing. Obviously there’s some challenges ahead, it’s been a disastrous year for Renault this year and they’re working extremely hard to close that gap to the Mercedes. The problem is it’s a little bit of a moving target because one minute we agree something then suddenly people can’t remember what they’ve agreed and they change their mind, so we’ve got a bit going on at the moment. Obviously Renault are working extremely hard to narrow that gap to Mercedes, as I’m sure Ferrari are and Honda will be when they enter the sport. But, as we can see from the performance over the last few weeks, it’s still quite a gap to reduce and so a concentrated and focussed effort behind one team can only be a positive thing for Red Bull. Q: (Dieter Rencken - Racing Lines) The obvious follow-up question to what you’ve said Christian, but also to Marco. You’re obviously, I assume, talking about the engine unfreeze and the development and progress on that. Where do we stand at the moment? Will it actually be unfrozen for next year or will this year’s regulations be carried through. CH: In Singapore the teams unanimously agreed on a position and then, I think, subsequently from that meeting, Mercedes changed their position. We’ve subsequently had a strategy meeting and it’s been voted on a majority basis for that to go through to the Formula One Commission for in-season upgrades to be allowed. We’ll see what the outcome of the Formula Commission vote is. FIA are in support, FOM are in support. Obviously the non-Mercedes teams are in support - so we’ll see what that holds in approximately a month’s time. Q: Marco, anything to add to that? MM: Just the word: thinking of frozen engines - this is not Formula One. Y’know? To talk about frozen engines. So I agree with Christian, now today we have the majority of the votes to move ahead on the idea to unfreeze the engine. Let’s see what’s going to happen during the F1 Commission. Q: (Elena Ivlieva - Russian Television Channel 1) I’d like to ask Monisha, tell me please, how do you feel in that’s man’s society, in this man’s fairy tale? MK: Looking around here, actually quite comfortable. Of course you see that it’s not the typical area where women really work but it’s changing, it’s changing very rapidly, which is good. There were already a couple of women working in Formula One but you never really got to see them. It’s not as bad as maybe people want to make it look like. Nobody is really nasty to women in there. You’re just judged by what you do and what you achieve. So, I don’t think being a woman is any hindrance to a woman here. Q: (John Burns - New York Times) One of our colleagues here has raised the very difficult question of media approach to Russia - which I have to say does not reflect what I read in the Western press at all - on the basis of that observation I’d like to ask you what I hope is a slightly more modulated question about whether to race or not to race. It’s quite plain that there were very heavy considerations in favour of racing, and anybody who suggests otherwise is not, to my mind, being very intelligent. At the same time, there is clearly a question ‘does sport have a conscience?’ Can people like you allow yourselves to engage in a debate? I’m not asking you to justify racing here or to join those like Ari Vatanen who felt otherwise but I would be interested in hearing one, or perhaps several of you, discuss the question of how you go about resolving these issues that inevitably arise - and not only here. We had the issue in Bahrain, the issue will arise again elsewhere. I’d be interested to know how this plays out in your mind. I’m not asking you to justify racing - I think that would be foolish - I’m just asking you to what degree you can afford to address these issues among yourselves or address them in front of us. I hope that’s an intelligent way of approaching this… CH: As I’ve said before, Formula One is a sport and we are all sporting teams. When we enter the World Championship, there’s a calendar and obviously that calendar is put together by the promoter and approved by the FIA, controlled by Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt accordingly. I think that we have to place our faith in their judgement. We are sporting teams, competing in a sport that is popular throughout the world, and wherever we’ve raced, we’ve always been extremely well received and welcomed and we do our best to put on a good show. Sport can be a fantastic unifier and we see ourselves not in any way political, but purely as a sporting team, coming here to do the very best job that we possibly can. FT: Nowadays the big events always are being criticised, whether it’s the Olympic Games or the football World Cup or Formula One. There are always negative critics. I think it’s simply unjustified. We should be concentrated to do our job. We do Formula One. We are responsible for entertainment. People want to see Sunday afternoon an interesting race and we are not - and we should not be - involved on the political side. Because once we are being taken into this corner, we can’t race anywhere. Because there are problems in Arabia, there are problems maybe in Brazil, there are problems in Europe as well. There are problems in China, there are problems in Russia. To be honest, I don’t care about this. The only thing I’m interested in is that we have a fast car. The rest is politics. We are here for doing sport, for bringing entertainment and that’s it. Q: (Haoran Zhou - F1 Express) A question to Graeme. Can you tell us about Max’s weekend so far? The best you can do trackside for Jules is perhaps to put on a good performance and maintain ninth place in the Constructors’ Championship. Tell us about Max’s weekend so far. GL: You’re right. Max has got a tough job actually this weekend. We try to build our teams around drivers and it’s normal for a driver to have a team-mate to push against and to learn from and to race against and for the team to act in that way. It’s also just a normal feel, y’know, as you go in the garage or anything else like that. So we recognize that we’ve made a situation for Max where he has a lot of extra things to think about - but we hope that as well we’ll try to defend out position in the championship. Max knows how important that is and I think - well I know - he wants to demonstrate himself support for the work that the team’s done and that Jules has done as well. Of course the whole focus of the team for us this weekend is Max. It’s been said before, our job is racing. We’ve got a race to do and we’ve got a championship to take part in. I know Max is very focused on that and I know he’s very, very keen to play his role within the team. Hopefully we’ll have a good race weekend. Q: (Manuel Franco Peral - Diario AS) For Franz Tost. Any news about your second driver for next year? Obviously Carlos Sainz is an option for Toro Rosso. FT: There are also other drivers. We have Jean-Eric Vergne, which is an experienced driver, we have Carlos Sainz Jr which is currently leading the 3.5litre Renault championship, then we have Pierre Gasly, we have [Alex] Lynn. Fortunately Red Bull has a lot of very fast, high skilled drivers in the driver pool and within the next weeks, Red Bull will decide who will get this seat. Q: (Silvia Renée Arias- Parabrisas Magazine) I would like to know if, after the accident, did the team managers meet, for talking about safety - or do you expect to meet? Is it necessary or not? GL: That happens in the normal course of business for all the right reasons I think. We shouldn’t be complacent enough to wait for an accident to discuss things and the way the sport works. I know that everybody sees us every one or two weeks racing against each other but, as Christian’s quite rightly said, there’s a huge amount of work that goes on between the teams in a cooperative fashion. We all want the same things in the sport and there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes and there are forums for this kind of thing to take place and for learning to happen. Everyone’s concerned when they see something like this but there’s a shared goal amongst everybody in Formula One to improve things all the time. Q: (Arianna Ravelli - Corriere Della Sera) Question to Mattiacci. What will change for Ferrari and for you personally with [Sergio] Marchionne as president? And maybe if you think you will receive more support from the shareholders than before? MM: Ferrari is a precious asset of the Group so has always received the utmost support from the Group and the shareholders, so it will be like this in the future as well. At the moment I don’t see change. Q: (Dieter Rencken - Racing Lines) Christian and Marco, returning back to the question of engine freezes and unfreezes, setting aside whether they are or aren’t Formula One, you said that the Strategy Group had voted, then it was going to the Formula One Commission. Surely that requires unanimity for next year, or not? CH: I think the process for change for next year - you know better than anyone, Dieter, having gone into the Commission - it does require unanimity for that to be implemented for next season. Q: (Andrea Cremonesi - La Gazzette dello Sport) A question for everybody: we talked a lot last week about the necessity to have the safety car on the track when there is a tractor on the track? What is your personal opinion; do you feel that you just have to change the procedure about the safety car in this case, and for Mr Mattiacci, how long do we have to wait until we have some more updates about the drive line-up for next year please? MM: On the first topic, these two things are quite challenging but anyway... On the first topic, I think there is an investigation going on, to understand exactly what happened. I think it would be a mistake to start to give today suggestions to reason with if? What? I think what I can say is that in the last 20 years, how the FIA dramatically improved circuit safety and I think with the utmost attention in making sure that we will have all the utmost understanding for that, so what kind of measures for sure will be taken to avoid it in the future. But to start now, to guess what could be done or what could be improved, I don’t think we have enough elements to make that kind of suggestion. Q: Regarding your driver line-up? MM: I don’t have any update, any news, any announcement to be made. Q: Any knowledge of when we might hear? MM: I don’t have any news, any update, any announcement to be made. Q: Does anyone have any further comment on safety cars? FT: First of all, Charlie Whiting and his team have done a really good job in Suzuka with the safety car and generally to run this race under these really difficult circumstances. The accident will be analysed, it has to be found out why the accident happened because it’s not normal that a car which comes off the track goes under a recovery vehicle and lifts it up. It means there must be a tremendous speed behind this, as to why this happened, because there were double waved yellow (flags). And the next point is that maybe what we could do in the short term is if there is a double waved yellow, that the drivers have to go with reduced speed of course but with the pit limiter and then they are all with a very slow speed then they have all the same speed. That means they have no advantage and disadvantage and I think what we also should take into consideration that the recovery vehicle would be mounted with a skirt around it so that it’s not possible for a car if it spins off to slide below such vehicle. The rest we will see. I think tomorrow there is a team managers’ meeting where they will all sit together and they will discuss what could be done in the future to prevent such accidents.
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