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With the Bucs set to sign future Hall of Famer Tom Brady, Tampa Bay is addressing its biggest offseason question: quarterback. So how does one of the biggest acquisitions in NFL history affect the Bucs’ needs in next month’s draft? Even before the Brady agreement, offensive tackle was one of the Bucs’ top draft priorities. Adding a less than mobile quarterback who turns 43 in August only reinforces that need; the Bucs need someone new to help keep Brady upright. Most analysts think the draft, still scheduled for April 23-25, has four elite offensive tackle prospects: Georgia’s Andrew Thomas, Alabama’s Jedrick Wills, Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs and Louisville’s Mekhi Becton. All are among the draft’s top 17 overall prospects, according to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah. But how many of them — if any — will be available when the Bucs pick at No. 14? The Giants (fourth pick), Cardinals (eighth) and Browns (10th) could use an offensive tackle, too. It’s also possible the Bucs could fortify their defensive front in the first round with someone like South Carolina lineman Javon Kinlaw or LSU edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson. In that case, Tampa Bay could still pick up an offensive tackle on Day 2. Names you’ll hear would include Georgia’s Isaiah Wilson and Ben Bartch out of Division III Saint John’s (Minnesota). It wouldn’t be the first time the Bucs plucked a promising offensive lineman from the lower levels of the NCAA. Brady’s impending addition stresses the Bucs’ need to help him by bolstering a run game that ranked in the league’s bottom six last year in average yards per rush. Given how mid- or late-round running backs have had success in the league, it’s hard to see Tampa Bay drafting one in the first round. Instead, it seems more likely for the Bucs to pick one up on Day 2 or 3. If that’s the case, keep an eye on Florida State’s Cam Akers. Brady likes to throw to running backs, and Akers is a good receiver out of the backfield. That also describes LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire, if he’s available in the middle of the second round (pick No. 45). Though the Bucs have their quarterback of the present, they still need a quarterback of the future; Brady won’t be playing into his 50s (we think). It’s possible, then, that Tampa Bay could draft a promising quarterback on Day 2 or 3 to back up and learn from Brady. Potential matches would include Washington’s Jacob Eason and Georgia’s Jake Fromm, who supplanted Eason as the Bulldogs’ starter. Former Oklahoma and Alabama standout Jalen Hurts would be another interesting option, even if his skill set is very different from Brady’s. Stay updated on Tampa Bay’s sports scene Subscribe to our free Sports Today newsletter You’re all signed up! Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started.Explore all your options Regardless, Brady’s addition fills one void on the Bucs’ roster and reinforces other needs Tampa Bay should address in the draft.
Founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese in West-Berlin, Tangerine Dream was formative in the genre of electronic music. After Edgar Froese’s death in 2015, the band consists of Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane and Paul Frick. New Sessions Box Set released The Sessions Box Set: United Kingdom & Ireland 2022 (8 CD Set) After a long dry spell of deprivation of live concerts, Tangerine Dream could finally go on tour again in March 2022 in Ireland and the UK. The musically highly demanding live sessions have now been preserved for our TD friends in an exclusive box set. New Sessions Box Set Tangerine Dream - Itinerary: The Concert Memorabilia 1970-2014 This coffee-table book by Brad Duke is a painstakingly detailed and incredibly massive exhibit of Tangerine Dream's paper past. 'Itinerary' has a scope of about 452 pages, and contains over 1,100 images of TD's posters, tickets, passes, contracts, stage plots, telexes, etc. - all of which has been described by one of the world's leading collectors of music memorabilia to be 'the most astonishing collection of memorabilia by one band' he's ever seen! The Sessions VIII THE EP contains a real time composition from the TD line-up Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane, Paul Frick. As a ... Botanique Orangerie Session 2022 This session is a real time composition the band performed at Botanique Orangerie in Brussels/Belgium. (35 min) Silent Green Session 2022 This session is a real time composition the band performed at the Krake Festival in Berlin. (28 min) The Sessions Box Set The Sessions Box Set: United Kingdom & Ireland 2022 Live At Reims Cinema Opera 1975 During this famous concert, which features the iconic 1975 line-up of Edgar Froese, Chris Franke and Peter Baumann, ... La Divina Commedia Earbook (Box Set) In memory of Dante Alighieri (700th Anniversary of Death in 2021) and Edgar Froese (7th Anniversary of Death in 2022) ...
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In the United States the Solstice occurs on December 22nd at 12:30 AM EST. The Sun’s entry into Capricorn comes in the deep darkness of night with the Moon waning in Scorpio. There certainly seems to be ‘a chill in the collective air’ regarding a lack of warmth and light, thus the trine from Sun to Jupiter holds rays of hope that abundance is a strong potential if we will only perceive it anew and shift our consciousness away from what we don’t have to what we do. This is a Libra rising chart for Americans. Somewhere else on the globe a different sign will be rising as the Sun enters Capricorn. For this country, however, Venus in Aquarius sets the pace as ruler of the chart. She represents women and women’s issues, and all social factors relating to unions of partnership as well as children. She represents the arts with its entire plethora of artists, musicians, dancers, and entertainers and even sports where arenas for entertainment occur. She also presides over peace negotiations and diplomatic resolutions. Venus is very strong in this chart holding the apex of a T-square with Saturn and Jupiter, as well as sextiling the Moon and Uranus who are in trine with each other. She’s a wowie! She basically says we can pull together, we can organize; we can hold the tensions of opposition if we are willing to be tolerant and open-minded enough to realize that each individual is important within the embrace of the whole. We are each different but equal. That’s Venus in Aquarius. So American women are increasingly getting stronger in their voices and activism which is probably a good thing for this country, but this Venus embraces everyone and says let’s be creative, have fun, and stimulate each other for better things than beating up on each other. Let’s take advantage of Mars in the collective closet. Let’s make love, not war!! This chart is a tightly woven net-work of grace and grit all held together by the two extremes, Saturn and Jupiter. Good thing theSun sextiles Saturn and trines Jupiter. Sun in Capricorn is willing to work for a goal, an aspiration. Mercury in Sagittarius conjoining the North Node, rising ahead of the Sun, and finally direct after back-tracking retrograde this past month says “Stay focused on your goals, your aspirations, and don’t look back. Keep going forward.” The trines from Uranus in Aries to the Moon and Mercury indicate the rising tide of revolutionary spirit that Sun/Pluto squaring Uranus must harness for positive change rather than regressive control. We each have an opportunity to imprint this energy to release the past, which keeps us chained to oppressive patterns, and harness the energy for positive growth into a future where we all contribute productively to the whole and benefit from that whole. Pluto gives power to regeneration if we use it for that ends. Finally, this chart shows Neptune and Chiron still connected as a dream of potential healing linked with Jupiter, the Sun, and Saturn, yet squared by the Moon in Scorpio. Can a dream of unity inspire us to keep going and work for a better world, or will our fears of defeat and oppression hold us back? The choice is ours. This Winter Solstice gives us an amazing pattern to work with. Its basic statement is about integrating energies that can further transformation (Sun conjoining Pluto). The message of Capricorn is always about holding light during the darkest of times. So I’m encouraging all of you to gather together and bring in the light! Genevieve A. Vierling C.A.P.
Action • R • 2017 • 1 hr 45 min A nice action movie that you don't have to really concentrate for as the story is told through the action, a perfect lazy evening movie. Somehow worse than the original. So bad. It feels shameful to like this as much as I do, but goddamn is it fun to watch Grillo and Iko kill practical effect aliens. Got to see this sequel at long last, & I believe it's a trilogy very soon, so coolville, as this was far superior to the 1st one, big time! The first one was horrible and this one just ads salt to the wound Surprisingly fun alien invasion movie. Just turn your brain off and enjoy the action Run of the mill alien invasion movie. If you enjoyed the first one you might enjoy this but keep expectations low. If youre into mindless extraterrestrial action give it a watch. Worse than the first. Not good. I like Frank Grillo but this movie is ridiculous. Just silly. Very cheesy sci-fi. Watch it if you're into that. This is the rare occasion when the sequel is far superior to the original. When strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, people are drawn outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. Now the band of survivors must fight for their lives as the world unravels around them. Detective Mark Corley storms his way onto an alien spaceship to rescue his estranged son. When the ship crashes in Southeast Asia, he forges an alliance with a band of survivors to take back the planet once and for all. When a virus threatens to turn the now earth-dwelling friendly alien hybrids against humans, Captain Rose Corley must lead a team of elite mercenaries on a mission to the alien world in order to save what's left of humanity.
Hero HF 100 Insurance Hero HF 100 Insurance The Hero HF 100 is one of the most acclaimed and affordable commuter motorcycles available for sale in India. To cater to the demands of budget-constrained customers, the iconic two-wheeler brand tweaked its Deluxe series and launched the Hero HF 100 at a much cheaper price range. While the looks of the Hero HF 100 are very similar to the Hero HF Deluxe, the company has offloaded some features to make it a fuel-economical and budget-friendly motorcycle. Most of the cycle parts and mechanicals are also the same as HF Deluxe. The HF 100 is powered by a BS6-compliant 97.2cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. After you explore all the features of the Hero HF 100 and complete the paperwork for its purchase, it is time to buy bike insurance. Having an insurance policy ensures that you avoid the burden of unforeseen expenses in case of an accident or theft of the motorcycle. Tata AIG offers different types of bike insurance policies for complete protection against damages to the bike, the bike owner, and third party. These days, long-term two-wheeler insurance is a popular option. It eliminates the need to remember the renewal of your insurance policy every year as it allows you to insure your vehicle for two or three years by paying the premium in a single instalment. At Tata AIG General Insurance Company, you can select from comprehensive, standalone own-damage cover, and third-party bike insurance online, depending on your requirements. Furthermore, you can enhance your insurance coverage by opting for unique add-ons like zero depreciation, consumable expenses, roadside assistance, etc. Hero HF 100 Insurance Renewal/Purchase on Tata AIG Many bike owners think that the process of buying or renewing a Hero bike insurance is quite tedious. One must fill out long application forms and submit physical documents at an insurance provider’s office. However, that’s not the case with Tata AIG. Our process for Hero bike insurance renewal and purchase is online. You do not have to visit any branch office to fill out forms or submit documents. The steps to purchase or renew Hero bike insurance online at Tata AIG are as follows: Open the Tata AIG official website, and go to the Bike Insurance page. Provide your bike’s registration number and click on ‘Get Price’ for a new policy. If you are renewing your Tata AIG policy, click ‘Renew’ after entering the registration number. Using the drop-down menu, select an accurate Insured Declared Value (IDV) for your motorcycle. Note: Insured Declared Value or IDV is the present bike valuation in the market. It has a significant impact on the premium amount. Thus, it is vital to enter it correctly. Enter details of past claims, if any. Policyholders who have not filed any claims in the previous policy year are eligible for the benefits of a ‘No Claim Bonus.’ Select add-ons to enhance coverage of your comprehensive bike insurance policy. Note: Tata AIG offers a unique choice of seven add-ons. While these add-ons enhance coverage for additional protection, they also increase the premium. Thus, only pick necessary add-ons. The Hero Bike insurance sum insured and premium quote will appear on your screen. Pay with one of the accepted digital payment methods if the Hero HF 100 insurance price suits your budget. Once your payment is successful and your details are recorded with us, we will send your policy documents to your registered email address and WhatsApp Inbox. If you have any queries about buying or renewing bike insurance online, get in touch with Tata AIG’s customer support team. We will be happy to offer resolutions and make the journey smooth and convenient for you. Hero HF 100 Insurance Price - What is the Premium Amount? A major factor influencing the choice of a bike insurance policy is the premium. Many factors, such as the coverage and type of insurance policy, bike’s make and model, age of the two-wheeler, city of registration, and add-on covers, affect the cost of insurance for the bike. The engine type, cubic capacity, safety devices, age of the insured and driver record, and modifications of the bike also have an impact. For instance, a third-party insurance premium is lower than a comprehensive bike insurance premium. It is because the coverage provided in a third-party insurance policy is much lesser than a comprehensive bike insurance policy. Another factor affecting the premium amount is the Insured Declared Value (IDV). Therefore, ensure that you provide accurate information. To calculate IDV, you must subtract the two-wheeler’s depreciation cost from the vehicle’s listed market price. You can use Tata AIG’s bike IDV calculator for ease of calculation. If the IDV is higher, you will need to pay a higher premium amount. However, a lower IDV does not guarantee savings; it could also mean reduced insurance coverage. You can also use the online bike insurance premium calculator. Simply enter the two-wheeler’s registration number and press ‘Get Price.’ Select the coverage type, add-ons (in case of a comprehensive bike insurance policy), No Claim Bonus details and other information as required. Press the ‘Get Quote’ button to know how much you need to pay for the insurance policy. You can reduce add-ons if the premium amount is not satisfactory. Inclusions and Exclusions for Hero Bike Insurance |What is covered under Tata AIG’s Hero HF 100 bike insurance? |What is not covered under Tata AIG’s Hero HF 100 insurance? |The comprehensive two-wheeler insurance policy provides coverage in case the bike gets stolen or damaged beyond repair by reimbursing the bike’s current value. |Under the bike insurance policy, there is no coverage for costs related to general wear and tear, electrical/mechanical breakdown, and consequential loss due to the bike’s age. |Under the two-wheeler insurance policy, the policyholder is protected against losses arising due to accidental damages, man-made damages, natural disasters, fire, etc. |If the bike incurs damages during racing, speed testing, or reliability trials, the insurance policy does not offer any coverage. |The third-party and comprehensive insurance plans offer protection against third-party liabilities, including bodily damages suffered by third-party because of your vehicle, third-party property, and even the death of third-party persons. |If the rider causes damages to the bike while riding without a valid driving licence or a helmet, the two-wheeler insurance policy does not cover the losses. |The policyholder receives a Personal Accident Cover of ₹15 lakhs to meet emergency medical expenses for the treatment of injuries suffered in an accident. |There is no coverage for damages if the private bike is used commercially. The policy also does not cover losses if the driver was riding under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants. |With comprehensive insurance for the bike, you can pick from a choice of 7 unique add-ons to enhance the insurance coverage and offer protection under specific circumstances. |The two-wheeler insurance policy excludes coverage if the bike is used under restricted usage conditions, such as flood-prone areas. Add-on Bike Insurance Covers That You Should Consider Including to Your Policy Tata AIG offers a choice of unique add-ons to enhance the coverage of your comprehensive two-wheeler insurance plan. These additional riders ensure protection under specified circumstances. However, they are available for an additional cost. Thus, you must choose them wisely to avoid increasing your premium unnecessarily. Let’s briefly understand the benefits of each add-on. Your bike can break down in the middle of the road. What do you do? Don’t worry. The roadside assistance add-on ensures that breakdown assistance is sent to your location immediately to tackle many issues like mechanical/electrical repairs, dead batteries, flat tyres, etc. Emergency medical expenses: The emergency medical expenses add-on reimburses emergency medical expenses and ambulance costs for the damages suffered during an accident. You can avail of reimbursement for the medical expenses incurred for your or the pillion rider’s treatment at any hospital or nursing home. If you damage consumables in an accident, it leads to losses. With the consumables expenses add-on, you can get the costs of replenishment, replacement, and repair of consumables reimbursed. The consumables include bike screws, nuts/bolts, brake oil, gearbox oil, lubricants, washers, etc. Under a comprehensive bike insurance policy, you receive the Insured Declared Value (IDV) in case your bike is stolen or damaged beyond repair. The Insured Declared Value does not include the depreciation. With this add-on, you are reimbursed for the vehicle’s invoice cost. Additional personal accident cover for the owner-driver: This add-on safeguards you and your family against severe injuries suffered in an accident. If the owner-driver’s life is lost in the accident, the appointed beneficiary receives a personal accident cover of ₹15 lakhs. The reimbursement amount increases with this add-on. Additional third-party property damage cover: Third-party liabilities are covered under comprehensive bike insurance and third-party bike insurance plans. With this add-on, you can avail of additional cover for third-party liabilities. The NIL Depreciation or Zero Depreciation or Bumper-to-Bumper Cover helps you fight depreciation. When you file a bike insurance claim for the repair/replacement of your bike’s parts, the claim amount does not provide coverage for depreciation. However, with this add-on, depreciation is reimbursed. Why Choose Tata AIG for Your Hero Bike Insurance Renewal/Purchase? Riding the Hero HF 100 on Indian roads without valid bike insurance isn’t a good idea. The Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 makes it compulsory for bike riders to own a two-wheeler insurance policy, or else the traffic policy can levy hefty fines. Moreover, the policy is a financial safeguard as it protects the bike owner against damages suffered due to accidents, natural disasters, man-made damages, theft, etc. Most consumers perform thorough research before buying an insurance policy. It is vital to check various parameters, such as the company’s credibility, performance record, products, after-sales services, etc. At Tata AIG, we promise to help you buy or renew Hero bike insurance online conveniently. There are many benefits to purchasing from us. Easy purchase/renewal process: The Hero bike insurance renewal or purchase process is 100% online, which means you do not have to travel to any branch office, wait in queues, discuss with agents, or fill out application forms. You can do all of it on the website within 2 minutes. Pain-free claims process: Meeting with an unforeseen event isn’t pleasant. That’s why we make the claim initiation process as simple as it can get. In three simple steps, you can register your claims on our official website. Our team of over 650 claim experts looks into the details and verifies the claim instantly to help you enjoy the benefits of cashless claims or reimbursement settlements. Flexible plans and coverage: At Tata AIG, you can choose from three insurance plans - comprehensive, third-party, and standalone own-damage. Each plan offers different coverage inclusions and exclusions. With long-term two-wheeler insurance, you can secure your bike for two or three years. Tata AIG allows customers to customise plans as per their requirements. Apart from choosing the coverage type, they can select add-ons to enhance specific coverage. There are seven unique add-ons to ensure a 360-degree protection cover. In terms of claims, customers can opt for cashless and reimbursement claim settlement. Wide garage network: Our garage network is vast, with over 7500 garages spread out throughout the country. Visit any of our network garages for your bike repairs and avail yourself of the benefits of cashless claim settlement. Efficient customer support team: We take pride in the efficiency and promptness of our customer support team. We are available 24/7 to cater to the needs of our 5 crore happy customers. Get in touch with us on our toll-free number, 1800-266-7780, or send an email to [email protected]. High claim settlement ratio: In FY 2020-2021, Tata AIG’s claim settlement ratio was 98%. Thus, you can rest assured since the chances of receiving a claim are high. A Brief Overview of Hero HF 100 The Hero HF 100 is a revamped version of the Hero HF Deluxe. There is only one version with two colour options - Nexus Blue and Black with Red. The bike’s body is black coloured with red or nexus blue graphics on the panels. It has an air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine with a displacement of 97.2cc. It can generate a maximum power of 8.02 PS at 8,000 RPM and a peak torque of 8.05 Nm at 6000 RPM. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. It has telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers suspensions with 2.75-18 front tyres. The rear tyres have a swingarm with five-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers. There are drum brakes at the front and rear tyres. The clutch is a multi-plate wet type. The bike’s dimensions are 1965 mm long, 720 mm wide, and 1045 mm high. It has a ground clearance of 165 mm, with a wheelbase of 1235 mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 9.1 litres and a kerb weight of 110 kg. The Hero HF functions on a XSens with programmed FI technology. It is claimed to give a mileage of 83 kmpl. Its rugged tyres seem to be tubeless units. Hero HF 100 - Variants and Prices The Hero HF 100 is available in one variant only. It has an ex-showroom price of ₹56,968. There are two colour options - Nexus Blue and Black with Red. It is one of the most affordable commuter motorcycles from the iconic two-wheeler brand Hero MotoCorp. Unique Selling Points - Hero HF 100 Features Hero HF 100 has a single-cylinder 97.2cc air-cooled and fuel-injected engine capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 kmph in just 9 seconds. The front telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and rear swingarm with 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers make for a comfortable ride on all kinds of terrain. Hero’s XSens technology helps in improving the durability, performance, reliability, safety, and fuel economy of the bike. The system uses a total of nine sensors, including bank angle, throttle position, engine oil temperature, i3S, manifold absolute pressure, vehicle speed, oxygen, crank position, and intake air temperature sensors. The i3s or idle-start-stop system is Hero’s patented technology and works to save fuel and lower running costs. The tubular cradle frame helps in adding strength and rigidity. The side stand engine cut-off offers additional safety since the two-wheeler will not start till the stand is engaged. Hero MotoCorp offers India’s first 5-year warranty on Hero HF 100. Rivals of Hero HF 100 The Hero HF 100 is one of the most affordable bikes in India, guaranteeing fuel economy and more mileage. Its notable features include XSens programmed electronic fuel injection system with advanced sensor technology, all-weather easy start, better-pulling power in varying loads, side stand engine cut-off, and an engine cut-off at fall. Its rivals in the market are Honda CD 110 Dream Hero Super Splendor Hero Splendor Plus Bajaj CT 125X Bajaj Platina 110 Hero HF Deluxe Hero Glamour BS6 Disclaimer / TnC Your policy is subjected to terms and conditions & inclusions and exclusions mentioned in your policy wording. Please go through the documents carefully. How to Claim Hero Bike Insurance? How to Claim Hero Bike Insurance? Claiming your Hero two wheeler insurance is easy when the claim process is as swift and simple as the one Tata AIG offers online. Here are the steps you need to follow: - Visit the official Tata AIG website, go to the Claims page and click on “Initiate Claim”. - Log in with your registered mobile number and click Confirm to proceed. - Provide your Hero bike insurance policy number, the FIR details and other required details as mentioned on our online form. - Our surveyor will check the damages on your bike and it will be sent to the nearest network garage for repairs. - After this, we will initiate the claim settlement process. - Once this settlement is fulfilled, your repaired vehicle will be returned to you. For queries on the claim process or any other assistance, you can contact our support team and we will help you out! How To Renew Hero Bike Insurance? At Tata AIG, we can say that your Hero bike insurance renewal process will be quick and hassle-free when you follow our simple online process: Visit our official Tata AIG website, go to the Bike Insurance page. - Fill in your bike registration number on the calculator and click on “Renew”. - The necessary details will be fetched by the bike insurance calculator after which you can mention the other details as required. - If you have filed a claim previously, add the details. Otherwise, you can opt for the No Claim Bonus discount. At this step, you can also add or remove any add-on covers to your comprehensive bike insurance policy. - You will then be able to view your Hero bike insurance renewal price. Once you make the payment, the policy will be renewed. What is the price of a Hero bike? The price of a Hero bike will vary depending on the model and the variant. The lowest price for a Hero bike is ₹49800 for the Hero HF Deluxe while the most expensive model is the Hero Xtreme 200S, priced at ₹1.24 lakhs. How does the Zero Depreciation cover help my Hero bike insurance policy? The Tata AIG Depreciation Allowance, also known as Zero Depreciation or Nil Depreciation, helps you claim the full insurance amount on the total loss of your bike, without factoring in the depreciation charges, as per the terms and conditions of the insurance policy. The Depreciation Allowance is, however, an add-on cover that can be included in your comprehensive bike insurance policy for an extra premium charge. How soon should I complete my Hero insurance renewal to avail of the NCB? It is advisable to complete your Tata AIG Hero bike insurance renewal online at least a few days before the policy is about to expire. That way you can ensure you do not miss out on the protection or the No Claim Bonus discount on premiums offered by the Hero two wheeler insurance. However, if you forget to renew your Hero bike insurance on time, we offer you a grace period of 90 days during which you can easily renew your bike insurance policy online. But do note that after this grace period if the renewal is still not done, your policy will lapse and you will not be able to utilise the No Claim Bonus. Disclaimer: All the bike prices and other information listed above pertain to a specific city and vehicle model. Since this information is subject to change, it is advisable to check the latest information before purchasing a vehicle or an insurance policy. Which documents do I need to submit to buy Hero HF bike insurance? Many individuals struggle to understand the different terms and conditions of an insurance policy. At Tata AIG, we strive to make it easier for you and offer the answers to some frequently asked questions. If you’re still not satisfied and have doubts, feel free to reach out to our customer care. Tata AIG offers a paperless process for buying bike insurance online. You do not have to submit documents such as a PAN card, vehicle RC, etc., for renewal or purchase of Hero bike insurance. Simply enter your registration number and click on ‘Get Price’ or ‘Renew’, depending on whether you are a new or existing customer. You will receive the policy on your registered email address and WhatsApp messenger within a few minutes. How to calculate bike insurance premiums? Premium is an important factor in determining the new policy cost and Hero bike insurance renewal price. You can use the bike insurance premium calculator to estimate how much money you need to shell out for the bike insurance policy. A premium calculator is a nifty tool that helps determine the exact premium you need to pay for the two-wheeler policy of your choice. When you access the calculator, you need to enter the vehicle’s details like registration number, make, model, etc. Pick the add-ons you wish to purchase and opt for the No Claim Bonus (NCB), if applicable. Press ‘Get Price’. You will see the exact two-wheeler insurance premium enabling you to buy the policy that fits your budget perfectly. What happens if my insurance policy expires? A two-wheeler insurance policy is mandatory for driving on public roads in India. Thus, you should remember to renew it before its expiry. You have a grace period of 90 days for renewal after the expiry date. If you fail to renew the policy within the grace period, you may lose the benefits of the No Claim Bonus, resulting in a higher premium amount. Long-term two-wheeler insurance is a good option to avoid missing renewal dates. It allows you to buy insurance for two or three years. What is the difference between cashless and non-cashless claims or reimbursement in Hero HF 100 insurance? When you get your two-wheeler repaired from any of the network garages, we pay the garage directly for repair charges. It is known as a cashless claim. But if you utilise the services of a garage that is not included in our garage network, you have to pay the repair charges. After the repair service is completed, you can file a reimbursement claim. We will verify the bills and transfer the claim amount to your account. Is it possible to buy add-ons in the middle of the policy term? Yes. You have the option of buying add-ons as long as the policy is active. However, it will lead to an increase in Hero HF 100 insurance price. You can discuss the same with any of our representatives on our toll-free number, 1800-266-7780. Disclaimer: All the prices and other information listed above pertain to a specific city and vehicle model. Since this information is subject to change, it is advisable to check the latest information before purchasing a vehicle or an insurance policy.
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MCA Notifies Norms w.r.t Processing of Forms by Central Processing Centre CPC | Specifies Their Jurisdiction - Blog|News|Company Law| - < 1 minute - By Taxmann - Last Updated on 18 February, 2024 Notification No. G.S.R 107(E), Dated: 14.02.2024 MCA has notified an amendment to the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2014. A new rule 10A has been inserted to the existing rules. The rule specifies the list of e-forms, applications and documents on which the Central Processing Centre (CPC) shall exercise jurisdiction. The timeline for processing of application has also been specified. Further, in case, multiple applications, e-forms, and documents are filed at the same time, then all such applications, E-forms and documents must be examined and decided by the Registrar of the CPC. The provisions shall be effective from 16.02.2024. Disclaimer: The content/information published on the website is only for general information of the user and shall not be construed as legal advice. While the Taxmann has exercised reasonable efforts to ensure the veracity of information/content published, Taxmann shall be under no liability in any manner whatsoever for incorrect information, if any. Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava. The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content: - The statutory material is obtained only from the authorized and reliable sources - All the latest developments in the judicial and legislative fields are covered - Prepare the analytical write-ups on current, controversial, and important issues to help the readers to understand the concept and its implications - Every content published by Taxmann is complete, accurate and lucid - All evidence-based statements are supported with proper reference to Section, Circular No., Notification No. or citations - The golden rules of grammar, style and consistency are thoroughly followed - Font and size that’s easy to read and remain consistent across all imprint and digital publications are applied
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Im looking to get a new pair of speakers, something in the $150 dollar range. The two sets im deciding between are the Klipsch Promedia 2.1, and the Altec-Lansing AD995 5.1. Both sets are THX certified, so im not too worried about the quality, thou ive never heard the AD995's, since they dont seem to be avaliable in any stores. My question is, has anyone heard the AD995's? I want something with a little power, and each system is 200 watts RMS, but the klipsch is only 2.1, where as the altec is 5.1. Obviously, the klipsch's are going to be more powerful per part, but I dont know if thats worth it over the 5.1s. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your vote ! Have a minute to tell us and other readers how this question helped you? We feature review like yours in our Recommended Review section. Hello Guys, Please let me know how to fix avast won’t open and other errors in Windows 10? I tried many times but failed. So Can anyone have any idea? Help me. Level 1116 Point Active 2 days ago You must have tried installing Avast antivirus on your Windows 10 computer and some users might even encounter serious issues with the Avast software Windows 10. One of the most annoying fact is, when Avast won’t open or when Avast does not recognize the Windows system files as part of the OS and tries to delete them. This article guides you on how to fix Avast issues in Windows 10 and which version of the antivirus should be installed. Even if Avast Antivirus is fully-compatible with Windows 10, there are a few errors that continuously occur. Here, you will understand the most common issues reported by users along with their corresponding fix. It is worth mentioning that certain times Avast Antivirus users experience BSOD errors while they install the latest Windows 10 version on their computer. This problem majorly occurs because of incompatibility issues between Avast drivers and specific CPU models. In order to avoid this problem, you can install the latest Avast version before updating your PC to the latest OS version. One of the frequent issues with Avast on Windows 10 system is when the Action Center fails to recognize Avast. When that happens, you will surely get some pop-up messages in the down right side of your screen saying that “Windows Defender and Avast Antivirus are both turned off,’ or ‘Windows did not find an antivirus program“. Fortunately, we have a solution for you. Firstly, we disable the Avast Antivirus and then enable it again. This way you can forcefully ask Windows 10 to recognize it using the given steps: These actions will help Windows 10 recognize Avast and then you won't find the above-mentioned messages anymore. But, still if Avast won’t open then you can try some more options. Here's what you need to do next: Few users also reported that installing Avast on Windows 10 causes black screen issues. Though its not a common issue, but you can surely try this undergiven solution: Uncertainly, Avast might also fail to update its virus definitions. This turns out to be a major issue as it leaves your computer vulnerable to the latest threats. As if you are unable to install the latest Avast updates, quickly follow the suggestions below: Update OS: By running outdated Windows versions, you are stoping other apps and programs to work properly. For this, navigate to Settings >> Update & Security >> Windows Updates >> Check for Updates. Disable firewall/ VPN temporarily: Eventually, your firewall prevents you from installing the latest software updates on your computer. For that, navigate to Start >> enter 'firewall’ >> click on ‘Windows Firewall’ >> click on the option ‘Turn Windows Firewall on and off’ >> Turn off firewall protection. Clean boot your system: With this solution, you can start Windows 10 using a minimal set of programs and drivers. Remember that software conflict might block Avast updates. To eliminate software conflicts, here are the steps to follow: Hope these solutions are able to resolve the "Avast won’t open" problem existing with the systems.
First, let me thanks all of you for following my articles! I had readers all over the world so far (China, France, Switzerland, Netherland, USA, UK, Canada, Amsterdam, Australia, Poland, India, Norway, Germany and Spain) Today I would like to introduce a new technology in the Cyber crime industry that put your company at high risks, let's start right away. I do not have real numbers but from my experience I can say that at least 75% of Cyber crime are digital crimes without any physical arm. Well, that was before this.... the USB killer already exist since February 2015 but was "only" capable to destroy computers and most of the time it only affected the USB card chipset. However, the creator of USB killer V2, a Russian hacker called Dark Purple (Hi buddy ;-) hope your doing well?) was not entirely satisfied and created a second version. This v2 is capable, by storing progressively energy, to deliver 220V through the USB port. It now can kill 100% of USB card and almost every time the motherboard as well. With the second version a Hong Kong company find nothing better than to sale this USB key... Officially for professional cyber security company... Not a single chance that pro company like mine by such device! To do what? destroy the computers/servers of our customers? The most concerning fact is that they sold all of them in a few days. (around thousands pieces) This USB killer will (normally) don't destroy your hard-disk but, seriously, most of big company process will not investigate so far. When they will discover that your computer totally burned to the ground, specially if it's a notebook or tablet, they will not take time to unplug HD and transfer data. Imagine I plug this USB Key into a SCADA system (System that monitor and control automatic machinery). It will be like killing the electronics of a train, at full speed! For some industries, only the time you will take to notice the attacks and start an emergency shut down of your machines will be far too late. Furthermore, the fun fact is that you have USB port E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E! In network devices, machines, car, automatic distributors, ATM, Phones (even IPhone you can have a lightning to USB connector), Entry door system, CCTV, ... This killing USB take only several second to charge and kill. IF by any chance your computer was lucky the first time, the USB will recharge again and again until it doesn't receive electricity anymore. (meaning your computer is dead) Firstly, they will have fun (yes, sadly to say that) or only to prove how vulnerable your IT is by just destroying 1 or 2 items. Secondly, it's also a very powerful way to proceed with industrial hijacking and there is plenty of way to achieve that with this small device. Thirdly, for technical reason that I will not explain here, crashing a computer or server can open breaches into your company' security. I do love this USB killer because, once again, it is a great example about how Cyber Security and Physical Security are 2 faces of the same coin!
Shut away in our houses, staring at our four walls once again – the prospect of more coronavirus restrictions means that it is Groundhog Day for the foreseeable future. Those nagging problems we felt with our homes earlier this year will remain the same and the garden doesn’t look so inviting in the autumn drizzle. This means that Lockdown 2.0 will pour fuel over the current red-hot property market, pushing house prices even higher. The reasons why demand soared once coronavirus restrictions were lifted will be felt even more and lead to an even more frenzied rush to buy a lockdown-ready home. The people buying and selling homes right now – in a recession, at the top of the market and with unemployment likely to soar – largely fall into two groups. There are those who really need to move, due to a different job, a growing family, a changed circumstance. And then there are those who are being led more by emotion. For them, the first lockdown had such a profound psychological impact that they felt they needed to move for a different lifestyle. They needed to find a home in the countryside to sit out any future lockdowns with far more space and fresh air. This is a perfectly legitimate reason to move – and Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday makes this moment a good one to take the plunge. This emotional lever has outweighed the economic worries that might have added more doubt and hesitation during normal times. Another lockdown could harden buyers’ resolve to move forcing them to offer that bit more over asking price to secure the deal. It could force others to throw caution to wind and start folding together boxes, getting ready for a countryside escape. The lockdown-rooted desire for more space has turbo-charged the property market, particularly in rural areas that are near links into cities, for when office life returns. These buyers are mostly at the top end of the market, equity rich and finding it easy to get lending. The property market’s “mini-boom” that has taken off since restrictions were lifted has masked a deepening wealth divide. The number of £1m-plus house sales agreed in August was more than double than in August 2019, according to data from property website Rightmove. This jump in sales outpaces the national average increase by 44 percentage points. And while the number of first-time buyers had been soaring, thanks to Government policies to increase home ownership, they have now been overtaken by wealthy upsizers for the first time in five years. Research by property website Zoopla found that first-time buyer demand has slumped to below the level seen at the beginning of February, as banks have withdrawn almost all low deposit mortgages, while demand from existing homeowners has jumped. These buyers are largely immune to lending constraints currently paralysing the market for first-time buyers: three quarters are over the age of 45 and half are mortgage-free. Those who were so scarred by the last lockdown that they took the first chance they could to move out of fear of another one will now be feeling pretty smug. And so the prospect of Lockdown 2.0, and a fear that this state of play might become more permanent, will inject another layer of frenzy into the market.
During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values. One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities. The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period. To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude. Brady Brings Power and Determination to the Dawgs! The Texas Dawgs 11U played their second tournament the weekend of February 22nd at Scrap Yards. The Dawgs drew a very talented group of teams in the tournament and fell in the tournament quarterfinals. For the weekend, Brady was 4-8 with a homerun, a double, 6 RBIs and 4 runs scored. His offensive performance was punctuated by a game trying 3-run homerun to dead center to tie the game at 5 against the Backyard Ballers. Brady also did some strong work on the mound after being inserted into the game after Alex was injured facing the first batter of the game. Brady completed 2 innings, allowed only 1 earned run and struck out 3. Brady provides the thunder on this 3 run homer to tie the game on February 22 at Scrap Yard Sports We also continue to see great effort and development behind the plate where he is continuing to hone his catching skills. Brady was awarded the belt, in part, for exhibiting excellence at the plate and on the mound, however, the award is more about his developing leadership and continued determination. Brady works hard every day whether at practice, lessons or just getting reps at home to be the best he can. Brady, you have always had the talent, but your desire to be in the moment and be the guy in pressure is growing. Keep it up, keep balling, leading and being a great teammate. Hunter H. Brings the Speed and Hustle to the Dawgs! The Texas Dawgs 12U team kicked off their season the weekend of February 22nd and while the team went 0-3, they showed great effort and heart the entire weekend. For the weekend Hunter H. was awarded the belt. Hunter played amazing defense for the team the entire weekend, including making some sparkling plays at 2b. Hunter also lead the team in runs scored and worked hard on the mound to keep the team in the game against Team Houston. Hunter H. provides the lightning wheels to earn a single on February 22 at Scrap Yard Sports Hunter exhibited a take charge attitude of the infield and exhibited great traits as a team leader the whole weekend. Hunter plays hard all the time and always hustles, so much so, that he had to be told by the umpire to stop chasing foul balls, that is HUSTLE!! Hunter with your attitude, work ethic and athletic ability, the sky is the limit for you. It's a blog, and we play baseball, so the blog is called the BaseBlog. Get it? Here's to Good Times!
By Richard Baker THEY were two AWB top guns who became the Howard Government's hired guns in Iraq. Trevor Flugge, the former AWB chairman, and Michael Long, AWB's global sales chief, were handpicked by the Government to represent Australia in senior roles with the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority that governed Iraq after Saddam Hussein's defeat in April 2003. Looking confident and full of bravado, the pair have been captured in a series of remarkable photographs documenting their time in Iraq. A bare-chested Mr Flugge is photographed toting a handgun. Mr Long, who the oil-for-food inquiry heard yesterday had called himself Agent Proton, poses with an M16 assault rifle. As Agent Proton, he secretly kept AWB informed of concerns being raised about kickbacks, the inquiry was told. In separate shots, Mr Long is seen reclining in an ornate chair and standing next to what appears to be sackfuls of cash loaded into the back of a van. Other photos obtained by The Age, believed to have been taken by Mr Long's camera, show Mr Flugge covered in what appears to be shaving cream. A bottle of vodka rests on a table nearby. Another shot shows hundreds of packets of US currency. Both men have been accused at the oil-for-food inquiry of having intimate knowledge of AWB's payment of $300 million to Saddam's regime. Documents before the inquiry show that Mr Flugge and Mr Long were part of an AWB delegation to Baghdad in August 2002 in an attempt to save Australia's wheat sales to Iraq, which were under threat because of the Howard Government's support for possible US-led military action. At that meeting, AWB officials agreed to pay a special $2 million payment to Saddam's regime to settle a dispute and allow some wheat exports to resume. This payment was made by inflating the price of wheat contracts administered by the United Nations' oil-for-food program. Mr Long, who has spent 3½ gruelling days in the witness box this week, has also admitted contracts for the sale of 1 million tonnes of wheat were false because the price had been inflated to recoup a debt for BHP Billiton affiliate Tigris Petroleum. Mr Flugge quit as AWB chairman in 2002 but was immediately hired by the company as a consultant because of his Iraq expertise. He has yet to face the inquiry but will do so before it is completed next month. It has been reported that Mr Flugge suggested to AWB directors that they buy a British company called Ronly, which is accused of helping AWB make illegal payments to Saddam's regime. His daughter, Felicity Flugge, worked for Ronly at the time of the proposed deal. He was appointed by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Trade Minister Mark Vaile in April 2003 to lead Australian agricultural advisers in the rebuilding of Iraq's agriculture ministry. Mr Long was seconded from AWB in May 2003 for five months to serve as a trade adviser in the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Applying for federal tax ID numbers is an important first step in starting a new business. When a business owner applies for a tax ID through IRS-EIN-Tax-ID, he or she must choose the type of entity the business is. The sole proprietor tax ID number is the obvious choice for self-employed people who have no employees besides themselves. It is also appropriate for people who are only employers in that they employ babysitters or housekeepers. When it comes to bigger companies, however, it is not always easy to choose an entity type. Here are some factors to consider when choosing to register as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). The IRS treats corporations as though they are completely separate entities from their owners and shareholders. The term “corporate personhood” means that corporations have rights and obligations just like people. They can owe money and be owed money, and they can be parties in lawsuits. This can be a problem when the corporation owns property. Both the corporation and its owners are responsible for paying taxes, leading to double taxation. The tax burden on corporation owners can get quite heavy. Limited Liability Company (LLC) A limited liability company (LLC) is not required to pay taxes on its income. The profits and losses of the LLC are figured in with the tax obligations of each of the owners of the LLC. While LLCs are an attractive choice for very small businesses, problems arise when the company gets bigger. Only a corporation can issue stock certificates to shareholders; an LLC cannot. Whether to register your business as a corporation or LLC depends on the size and goals of the company. To keep things simple for a small business, an LLC is the better choice. For a large, long-lasting company, registering as a corporation is better.
As the world’s premiere old-fogey commentator who’s perennially screaming “New York nightlife is dead!” — and who’s regularly been doing so since the mid-1980s — I thought it would be refreshing to hang up my Metamucil, take a step back and try for the opposite approach for a change. Surely not every single little thing in clubs used to be better — just the vast majority of things. So why not take a moment to reflect on the stuff that has actually improved NYC nightlife, despite the crackdowns, uptightness and lack of urgency. (Or maybe because of all that. No, really. Some good may well have come of the oppression, perversely enough. Let’s make lemonade!) Kindly read my Top 10 Reasons Why Nightlife Is Better Today, then head to the nearest bar and try to prove me right. If I’m wrong, we’ll go out for fiber supplements together. (1) Clubs are cleaned up, double carded, patrolled, cracked down and boring, but they’re probably safer, too. You’re way less likely to feel like you’re part of some hideous mass headline-in-the-making if you step into an NYC hotspot today. Of course, safety is not one of the top reasons people have ever gone to clubs, but I feel they need to go wild and embrace it. It’s better than standing on a crowded balcony that caves in on all your friends. (2) It’s harder than ever to get people to leave the house (and their technology) and actually go to a club, so the ones that show up there must really want to be there. Look around the dance floor and you’ll see swarms of folks who have kept their clubbing drive alive through sheer will and passion. It’s an inspiring sight … as long as you ignore the fact that they’re all on their cell phones. (3) Nightcrawlers have a life these days and generally feel they should get home at a reasonable hour, so their time spent at a club tends to be extra concentrated and fun. People go out knowing full well why they’re there and just how long they’re going to stay. And there isn’t that messy moment when they play the final song (anything from “The Last Dance” to “The Party’s Over”) and everyone wonders where the hell to go. They’re already gone. (4) Club people are way savvier than in the past, thanks to Facebook and every other online attraction out there. They don’t go “Whaaat?” when you bring up the latest gossip. They even know some politics here and there. They’ve heard of things, and as a result, they actually answer when you try to start a conversation! This is far more appealing than the self-involved stone faces that greeted you in the past. (5) Everyone knows that they can get laid on various sites and phone apps, so there isn’t that awful wondering that used to pervade clubs and make them like oversized prom nights from hell. You know, “Are they gonna hit on me?” or more likely, “Why aren’t they gonna hit on me?” The lack of sexual sparks in the air has definitely sanitized nightlife, but it’s also made it way less angst inducing. So relax and enjoy the complete absence of hormonal excitement. (6) There won’t be another Michael Alig. The club kid leader turned club kid killer was very much of his time, the product of an anything-goes environment filled with all sorts of wanton enablers and inducements. In 2016, people have learned their lesson, there are serious restrictions that put a damper on such reckless hedonism, and the mood just won’t foster depravity of that nature. Any new Michael Alig in the making would get fired and have to immediately sober up! (7) There’s so much more sobriety — or at least awareness of such a thing — than in the alleged golden days that I find it far less likely to run into drunken messes and drugged-out zombies. Clubbies are generally more controlled than in the ’80s, knowing they can’t throw their lives away on open bars, mainly because they have to get up and work the next day; and besides, they can’t even afford the tips. So again, while the sea of people toasting each other with energy drinks and cranberry spritzers might be dullsville, at least it isn’t dangerous. (8) There are more drag queens than ever, and they’re more polished than ever thanks to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and the fact that everybody wants to be on it. In the misty, water-colored ’80s, there were a handful of drag performers — all geniuses, mind you — but it was only once a year at the drag fest Wigstock that you saw armies of men in dresses. But now they’re everywhere, filling the city’s many gay bars with wit, sparkle and bitchery. And if it’s messy drag queens you crave, go to Brooklyn, where they’re keeping the ’80s alive with their wacky looks and swatches of facial hair. (9) DJs have even more past to play with. There are 30 more years to cull from than there were, you know, 30 years ago. DJs love playing old music — a few chords of “La Bamba” and a crowd will invariably go nuts — and in 2016, they have lots more nostalgia to dive into and pander with. I mean, back in the ’80s, we didn’t have ’90s music to look back on yet! (10) Since clubs are no longer the be-all of human existence in NYC, some people you see there are actually dressed down, unlike the old days, when you had to look like a Christmas tree every night or you didn’t get in. As a result, you can relax in simple slacks and a cardigan and not be hideously ostracized for doing so. And if you want to throw on a headdress, that’s an option too, but it’s no longer mandatory. As long as your face is contoured and doesn’t shine. BONUS REASON: When staffers evict you from a banquette in favor of people who will order bottle service — as has happened to me, the king of nightlife, many times in the last few humiliating years — at least you will be forced to go to another space in the club, far from the tacky credit-card bunch who live for overpriced booze. Believe me, they’re doing you a favor!
ROOSTER WITH RAZOR CLAWS KILLS OWNER ON THE WAY TO COCKFIGHT So I have to start talking about this story with a certain level of, well, incredulousness. I mean really, when’s the last time you heard about a rooster with razor blades on its claws. A razor clawed rooster? It sounds like something out of a Tarantino screenplay that never made the big screen. But should have. So here we go. A man in India, the 50-year-old Saripalli Chanavenkateshwaram Rao, died on the way to a cockfight. How? Well, his fighting razor clawed rooster killed him on the way to a cockfight. See? This is just totally ridiculous. I’d talk about Karma, but don’t want to ruin mine. ROOSTER TRIED TO ESCAPE, SLASHED OWNER ON NECK, KILLING HIM WITH LATER STROKE So how did this razor clawed rooster kill his owner, Rao? Well, they didn’t have a row, if that’s what you thought. The rooster slashed Rao’s neck with one of its razor claws on January 15th while they went to a cockfight. Medics quickly took him to a local hospital. But they later pronounced him dead. The cause? A massive stroke related to his injuries. Rao was a father to three children. Local police told media that Rao often frequented local cockfights. The rooster that killed him evidently tried to break free on the way to one. But different outlets report different facts. Another has him being 55 years old and that he suffered wounds to his stomach. COCKFIGHTS ILLEGAL IN INDIA, BUT TOO POPULAR TO STOP, EVEN WITH RAZOR CLAWS So what’s with these cockfights? Back in 2016, the High Court at Hyderabad ruled that they were illegal. But cockfights continue to be hugely popular in Andhra Pradesh. Last year, the area saw a big increase in cockfights. But technically, India as a whole has considered cockfights to be illegal since 1960. Yet it’s hard to be too surprised, since these continue today in the United States as well. But razor claws? I just don’t know what to make of that. But there’s no cock block for that, as Rao found out the hard way. I’d say more. But I’m chicken of coming back as a chicken.
Walking the Sorrento PeninsulaA tour of Marina del Cantone, Bay of Ieranto, and Punta Campanella, Italy Because of the spread of the new coronavirus, since the end of February we have been in lockdown at our home in Italy’s Campania region. Recently, Italy has slowly begun to open up restrictions on personal movement. We took advantage of this new freedom, and complete lack of crowds, to get outside and do some walking and hiking on the nearby Amalfi Coast. Usually, April through June we are traveling throughout Europe leading our small-group tours. Instead, Suzy and I spent a weekend walking the Sorrento Peninsula. This is the second half of our weekend. If you missed the first part, please check out our day walking The Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast. Marina del Cantone We couldn’t have picked a better place to relax by the sea and stage our hikes on the Sorrento Peninsula than Marina del Cantone. A small, seasonal enclave nestled on the south western tip of the Sorrento Peninsula. There, steep limestone cliffs rise up from the cobalt sea and leave just enough room for a small, grey-stoned, beach. The area supports a handful each of hotels, restaurants, and tourist shops. We chose the family-owned and operated Hotel Lo Scoglio. Of course the fact that it was one of the few hotels open in the area certainly narrowed the choices. Our south-facing room was roomy and comfortable. We had a large terrace with a view of the sea and overlooking the colorful lido umbrellas. We couldn’t have been more pleased. Located on the beach with a restaurant reaching over the sea, the Lo Scoglio was quiet and picturesque. Normally, at this time of year the location would have been a bustling hub of holiday fun-makers. However, during our stay – as Italy is only beginning to come out of COVID-19 restrictions – we were one of only two occupied rooms. The day began beautifully and by mid-morning locals were beginning to trickle onto the beach and claim lido chairs for their day on the beach. Certainly it seemed like a worthy endeavor, but we were still eager to explore the nearby walking trails. After so many weeks of being restricted to the house, I was ready to be out in the sunshine. From the hotel it was an easy few steps to the sea. It was so inviting we had to at least get our feet in the water. Walking the Sorrento Peninsula to the Bay of Ieranto After breakfast we walked to the nearby Ieranto Bay, a secluded walk-in only beach sheltered by high cliffs and a view to Capri. The walk is a 5km out-and-back from the village of Nerano. Nerano and the trailhead is about a 20 minute walk up a steep, winding road from Marina del Cantone. On the path, we found it was marked fairly well and in good condition. We thought it would be a nice easy start after the previous day’s adventures. There is a short, steep section at the beginning and then the walking levels off, offering beautiful views of the coast and our little village of Marina del Cantone in particular. Continuing on, the cerulean blues of the Bay of Ieranto come into view and the island of Capri just beyond. As the trail begins to descend toward the bay, the path splits. First, to the left the trail is well maintained and meanders left toward the ruins of Torre di Montalto. From there, it loops down to the Bay of Ieranto. Alternatively, to the right a steep path descends directly down to Capitiello Beach and the bay. We did this as a loop and took the steep descent first. A word to the wise – unless one is ready for very steep, uneven, and narrow steps – this way is not recommended. It would be less harrowing and more satisfying to simply take the other way as an out and back. Eitherway, when walking the Sorrento Peninsula, the views were spectacular and the beach charming. A few sunbathers had packed towels down with them and were already enjoying the late morning warmth with a swim in the clear blue water. Around the Bay of Ieranto We explored the area a bit. There, a small center managed by the Italian Hiking Club held a commanding view of the area. The rustic building was surrounded by a small garden and a terraced lemon grove. An older gentleman came onto the terrace and gave us a friendly wave. We stopped and chatted for a bit. We could see another man not far from us trimming lemon trees. An ancient cistern reflecting the sky held water and tadpoles. Young sprouts were merrily pushing their way toward the sun in the neat furrows of dark earth. We surveyed the scene appreciatively. It almost seemed too perfect. From Nerano to Marina del Cantone After the walk, we stopped into a little market in Nerano. There, we picked up things for lunch – fresh baked ciabatta, buffalo mozzarella just delivered from the cheesemaker and local tomatoes. Then we walked back down the hill to Marina del Cantone. As we walked, we could see the number of cars parked on the side of the road had greatly increased. By the time we arrived at the beach, traffic backed up to get into a small parking lot. There were several beach-side restaurants open for lunch and the area was beginning to buzz with day-trippers arriving from Naples and beyond. While we were away the lido chairs filled. Most of the sunbathers were wearing masks as the coronavirus recommendations suggested. Others did not. We grabbed a couple of spritz from the hotel bar and set up a sea view picnic on our terrace. Finally, summer seemed to have arrived in this little corner of Italy. Walking the Sorrento Peninsula to Punta Campanella After a leisurely lunch, sunbathing and nap it was time for more exploration. About a 15 minute drive from Marina del Cantone is the town of Termini, the westernmost town on the Sorrento Peninsula. Santa Croce Square in Termini is the beginning of a walk to the very tip: Punta Campanella. It is about 3 km from Termini to the point. We parked in the square and stopped into a bar for a caffè and to confirm our directions with the barista. From where we stood sipping our coffee we surveyed the square. The parking lot was mostly full and several small groups of people were in the piazza. Swapping gossip and laughing, they enjoyed the panoramic view which overlooked the steep rural valley backed by the aquamarine sea. The market was bustling with locals stopping in for necessities and visitors like ourselves stocking up on snacks and water. In front of the market an older man wearing long shorts and bright yellow rubber work boots stood at the back of his car. His trunk was open with a cooler inside. We watched as he did a brisk business selling fresh fish from this cooler. His customers walked past us, their night’s meal in a plastic bag clutched under their arm like the french hold a baguette. A day in the life. On the Path to Punta Campanella The first part of the walk was on a paved road that meandered through a residential area. It soon changed to terraced lemon and olive groves.The way became very narrow and changed from pavement to cobblestone with low walls on both sides. As we walked it felt as though we were stepping back through time. Still, Italians being the amazing drivers they are, some made their way down this narrow road in their FIAT Puntos or similar, searching for a hoped for parking space along the way. Most found it was already too late. No spaces were available and they would make their way back up the narrow road. In this case, it was fascinating to watch the animated, drawn out negotiation of who would backup, and how, when two cars going in different directions met along the way. We were glad we had parked up in the piazza. Walking Through History The cobbled path we walked had a history thousands of years old. Over 3000 years ago, the peninsula was a Greek territory and the Temple of Athena commanded the point. In the Odyssey, the great poem written by Homer, it is said that Ulysses met the Sirens here. In Roman times, the path and destination were the same, but the Roman goddess Minerva was worshipped here. Throughout history, sailors would pour wine into the sea to honor the goddess, whichever one she may be, as they rounded this point to assure protection and safe passage. The cobblestones became more rugged and the path more travel-worn, but we still made good time, enjoying the expansive view and greeting the occasional passerby. To our left, steep cliffs rose toward Mount San Costanzo. On our right lie the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius rising proudly above. We passed the beautiful Cala Mitigliano, a sheltered cove where only last season we stopped for a swim with a group on the way back from Capri. As we walked on, the island of Capri came into view. The day was clear and bright. A “nook and cranny day” we like to say because so much detail could be seen even at a distance. At Punta Campanella The point itself is an exposed promontory with wonderful views all around. There, we found the remains of an old watchtower. Built in the 1300’s it was from here that soldiers would sound a bell if pirates were sighted. The alarm, the first of a series of bells stationed throughout the region, would warn the entire coast of impending invaders. Thus the area became known as Punta Campanella (Bell Point). The tower as well as the ruins of the temple of Minerva and a small beach are accessible from the path. From the point we could look east toward the beautiful Bay of Ieranto, where we had walked that morning. The return to Termini took a bit longer than the way out, as it was all uphill. Fortunately, the sun was beginning to sink low, and a cool afternoon breeze kept the path from getting too hot. As we approached Termini we happened upon a small bar that had tables, chairs, and umbrellas set out along the road. We were ready for a snack, and the small hospitality was welcome. We ordered lemon granitas. A cross between sorbet and shaved ice, and made completely by hand, granita sounded like the perfect refreshing treat. Lemons and amazing views are what this region is known for. We enjoyed both as we savored spoonfuls of the icy, tart dessert and gazed over the hillside we had just walked to the sea beyond. The shadows grew long against the hillside and the sun began to grow low on the horizon. After Walking the Sorrento Peninsula On a previous road trip to this area, we happened through the village of Termini just as the sun was setting. Truly a breathtaking sight, we both exclaimed, “Whoa!” when we turned into the piazza to see the red, glowing orb of the sun, massive as it sank behind Capri. At that time, we were unable to stop and enjoy the spectacle. However, today would be different.This was the main reason we returned to this area for an overnight stay. Basically, we wanted to catch that incredible sunset. On our previous trip here, it was February and the sun set in the southwest. Now, in early June, the sunset was more directly west. It would not set behind Capri and could not be seen from the piazza as we had planned. We had not anticipated this. Although a little disappointed to not catch the drama of that particular view, we were undaunted. At the market where we had seen the man selling fish from his car earlier in the day, we stopped in to ask the best place to watch the sunset. The produce vendor was happy to suggest a nearby restaurant with a terrace that also served aperitivo. Perfetto! Sunset in Termini Following the directions given, we drove about a kilometer out of town to find this place. The sky was turning bronze and golden as the sun approached the horizon. We passed a couple of parked cars and people on the side of the road. They too were there for sundown. We found the recommended restaurant, but it was closed. Rats, but no time to complain. We turned the car around and parked. Nearby, a wide stone wall offered a place to sit and a clear view over the terraced lemon groves. The hillsides glowed a rosy pink, reflecting the sun’s warming hue. We admired the oranges and reds that colored the evening sky, framing the sun as it took its bow. Slowly the sun disappeared, bringing the day to a close, and welcoming a new one in some far off place across the world. Want to know more? Be the first to know about new travel adventures, tips, and tours. Sign up for our newsletter below! Join Our Newsletter Don't Miss a Step! 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Neve Campell announced that she will return for ‘Scream 7’, posting a photo of her script on Instagram along with the news that ‘Scream’ creator Kevin Williamson will direct the script from Guy Busick. Christopher Landon was originally hired to direct the seventh Scream in the film’s franchise, but during development, Scream and Scream VI star Melissa Barrera was fired by Spyglass Entertainment for comments about the Israel-Hamas war. In addition, Jenna Ortega left the seventh film reportedly due to scheduling conflicts, prior to Barrera’s firing; after which Landon announced his departure as director in December. Campbell posted on her social media: “Hi All. I’m so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies. My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned. I’m very happy and proud to say I’ve been asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled!!! Well actually I could. While I’ve been so incredibly lucky to make these films with both the master of horror Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented Matt and Tyler team, I’ve dreamt for many years of how amazing it would be to make one of these movies with Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now it’s happening, Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! This was his baby and it’s his brilliant mind that dreamt up this world. Kevin is not just an inspiration as an artist but has been a dear friend for many years. To the amazing Scream fans, I hope you are as excited as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson” Campbell played Sidney Prescott in the first five films of the ‘Scream” franchise, but declined to be involved in ‘Scream VI’, telling People at the time that the offer for her to appear in the film was below fair market for a franchise star in a sixth installment: “I honestly don’t believe that if I were a man and had done five installments of a huge blockbuster franchise over 25 years, that the number that I was offered would be the number that would be offered to a man.” Editorial credit: Markus Wissmann / Shutterstock.com
David Ross McCord (born 18 March 1844 in Montreal, Quebec; died 12 April 1930 in Guelph, Ontario), lawyer, alderman, military officer, collector and museum founder. McCord amassed a collection of roughly 15,000 artifacts related to Indigenous peoples and Canadian history and culture, which he presented to McGill University in 1919. The collection was made accessible to the public with the opening of the McCord National Museum in 1921 (now part of the McCord Stewart Museum in Montreal). The McCords of Montreal David Ross McCord was the fourth of six children of John Samuel McCord (1801–65), a judge and art collector, and Anne Ross (1807–70), a watercolour artist. The McCords and the Rosses were among the most prominent Anglo-Canadian families in 19th-century Montreal. McCord’s great-grandfather John McCord was a Protestant Ulster Scots merchant who immigrated to Quebec from County Antrim (now part of Northern Ireland) in the 1760s, after the fall of Quebec City to the British in 1759. (See Battle of the Plains of Abraham.) John McCord sold alcohol to British garrison troops in Quebec, then opened a store on La Fabrique street, supplying the inhabitants of Quebec City with clothing, food, drink and hardware. John’s fifth son, Thomas McCord, became a substantial landowner in Quebec, and both of his sons, John Samuel and William King, served as judges on the Superior Court of Lower Canada. Education and Career David Ross McCord’s parents encouraged their children to pursue a wide range of interests, including science, languages, classical civilizations and art. Both McCord and his mother received drawing lessons from Montreal-based artist James D. Duncan. McCord received his secondary education at the High School of Montreal, then attended McGill College (now McGill University), earning a bachelor of arts degree in 1863 and master of arts and bachelor of civil law degrees in 1867. After articling with the firm of Charles-André Leblanc and Francis Cassidy, McCord was called to the bar in 1868 and maintained a private practice, becoming Queen’s Counsel in 1895. McCord also served as a lieutenant in the reserves. He was the alderman for Montreal’s Centre Ward from 1874 to 1882, advocating for improved living conditions for the city’s inhabitants. On 21 August 1878, David Ross McCord married Letitia Caroline Chambers (c. 1841–1928), head nurse of Montreal’s Civic Hospital. McCord and Chambers met through his work as an alderman seeking to improve public health and sanitation. Chambers was also a poet, whose work was published in the 1901 collection Poems and Songs on the South African War. The couple settled at Temple Grove, a house on the south side of Mount Royal commissioned by McCord’s father. They did not have any children. From the 1880s, the McCords increasingly focused their attention on collecting objects related to Canadian history. Around 1900, David Ross McCord relinquished his law practice and focused on collecting, supported by rental income from the McCord family landholdings, mortgaging properties and selling land to developers. McCord recognized the cultural significance of Indigenous peoples as one of the founding nations of Canada. He was concerned about the removal of Indigenous artifacts from Canada to American museums and wrote to a donor to the original McCord Museum in 1919, “I will also make [the museum] as Indian as I possibly can — a museum of the original owners of the land.” In 2021, however, the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts concluded that McCord’s “collection decontextualized Indigenous objects, silencing their voices from their intended cultural meanings and traditions.” McCord studied the work of both English-Canadian and French-Canadian historians and was especially interested in the impact of New France, the British Empire and the city of Montreal on Canadian history. The best-known artifacts in the McCord collection include an early-19th-century headdress reputed to have been worn by Shawnee military leader Tecumseh during the War of 1812, George Townshend’s watercolour portrait of General James Wolfe and 31 watercolours by William George Richardson Hind painted during an 1862 expedition to British Columbia. David Ross McCord suffered a stroke in 1908. By 1914, his collection had outgrown his home at Temple Grove. With the assistance of fellow lawyer William Douw Lighthall and McGill University librarian Charles Henry Gould, McCord arranged for his collection to be acquired by McGill University, with an endowment to support the opening of a museum of Canadian history. In 1919, McCord wrote a letter to Lady Laurier, wife of former prime minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier, requesting artifacts from Laurier’s political career for the museum. McCord explained his vision for a national museum of Canadian history, writing, “I have created and continue to create a national museum in the true and widest sense of the word. McGill [University] has come forward to help achieve this most desirable objective, hitherto neglected in Canada.” McCord believed that the museum had the potential to bring together the histories of English Canadians and French Canadians to create a unified national narrative. “You will see that I am pursuing the same policy and teaching the same principles as those to which your marital partner dedicated his life — the union of the two races.” McCord couldn’t attend the opening of the McCord National Museum on 13 October 1921 because of his health, but he played a key role in curating the museum’s first permanent exhibitions. From 1921 until his death in 1930, McCord held the title of curator, but his arteriosclerosis prevented him from assuming an active role in the museum’s operations. He died of myocardial failure in 1930. After David Ross McCord’s death, McGill University closed the McCord Museum as a cost-saving measure during the Great Depression. While artifacts were loaned to other museums, the McCord Museum itself was not reopened to the public until 1971. In 1987, the museum received a donation from the McConnell Foundation and became independent of the university — a process that sparked some controversy as McCord had donated his original collection to McGill University. In 1992, McCord and his family were the subject of an exhibition at the McCord Museum that emphasized their impact on the development of Montreal and their preservation of historical artifacts significant to Canadian history. The present-day McCord Stewart Museum, comprising collections from the original McCord National Museum, Stewart Museum and Fashion Museum, is one of the largest museums in Canada devoted to social history.
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It took much longer than originally anticipated, but John Groce has finally recruited another lead guard to Champaign. During an announcement ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, 2016 point guard Te'Jon Lucas committed to the Fighting Illini over Southern Cal and Old Dominion; he became the first member of Illinois' recruiting class in the process. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am Proud to say I have officially Committed to the University of Illinois <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FightingIllini?src=hash">#FightingIllini</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/illinoisCommit?src=hash">#illinoisCommit</a></p>— Te'Jon Lucas (@too_smoove23) <a href="https://twitter.com/too_smoove23/status/644306289074565124">September 17, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The Milwaukee, WI native is ranked as the No. 196 player in 247Sports' composite rankings; Scout, however, has Lucas pegged as the No. 118 overall prospect, which puts him in four-star territory. Apart from his final list of three schools, the 6'1 guard also received interest from Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Texas, Butler, California, and Memphis throughout the process. Lucas had a big Summer on the AAU circuit. After turning heads throughout the NY2LA Summer Jam, Lucas was invited to attend the NBA Top 100 camp in Charlottesville, VA; it was around this time when the Illini offered him a scholarship. Lucas eventually took an unofficial visit to Champaign on August 7th and that was followed up with an in-home visit from John Groce on September 9th. Lucas may not be the most flashy addition, but that shouldn't take anything away from his potential impact on the program. Illinois has been the victim of far too many heartbreaking recruitments over the past four years, particularly when going after point guards (i.e. Demetrius Jackson, Quinten Snider, Jawun Evans, and Jalen Brunson). But, finally, the Illini have managed to fill their No. 1 need with a Big Ten-caliber player. Right now, Lucas' biggest asset is his elite court vision and decision making; recruiting analyst Cory Evans even went as far as saying that he's "one of the top five passing point guards in the class of 2016." You can probably toss his athleticism into that conversation as well (don't see guys at his height dunking too often). Lucas' jump shot doesn't appear to be the most consistent aspect of his game, but it's improving and it'll give the Illini a much needed scoring threat from the position. But here's the other thing -- Lucas is very young compared to other players in this class (think Malcolm Hill). He's just starting to turn a corner in his development and, honestly, it's almost unfair to already be projecting his talent two, three years down the road. So there's some definite upside, but with that could come some more immediate concerns about getting acclimated to the physicality at the next level. I'm still not 100% sold that Lucas will come in and be the starter from Day 1. There's a chance he could be going up against two seniors in Tracy Abrams and Jaylon Tate and they'll have a sizable head start on the job. But I do believe Lucas will be the most talented option the moment he reports to campus. Either way, Lucas can be inserted into a lineup that will already feature Malcolm Hill (senior), Kendrick Nunn (senior), Leron Black (junior), and Jalen Coleman-Lands (sophomore/redshirt freshman). The Illini still, obviously, need to find themselves another big man, but that's one talented group of players. 2016 Recruiting Impact Illinois has two remaining scholarships for the 2016 recruiting class. That figure could increase to three if Tracy Abrams doesn't come back to play for a sixth year. Lucas is a great start to the group, but there's still plenty of work to be done. Four-star small forward Xavier Sneed (Florissant, MO) took an official visit to Illinois the weekend of August 29th. There's no public timetable for a decision, but he's expected to announce shortly after wrapping up his upcoming visit to Xavier. The addition of Lucas will presumably make Illinois a more attractive destination for Sneed. However a commitment from Sneed -- or any other wing for that matter -- still wouldn't solve Illinois' impending frontcourt problems. The big men most commonly associated with the Illini are four-star center James Banks (IN) and three-star power forward Clevon Brown (TX). Of those two, Brown appears to be the most likely to eventually suit up for the Orange and Blue, but it's going to be an uphill battle as the Illini got involved relatively late. The good news is that John Groce and Dustin Ford traveled to Texas on September 10th to conduct an in-home visit with the big man, so there definitely appears to be at least some mutual interest. If things down pan out with Brown, look for the coaching staff to target at least one fifth year transfer at the position next offseason. But none of that matters right now because Illinois just landed a pure point guard for the first time since October 4th, 2012. Assuming his original plans hold up, Lucas will be in Champaign for his official visit this weekend -- that's your first opportunity to see the newest Illini.
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Penn confirmed that in-person classes will resume on Jan. 24, citing the decreasing campus COVID-19 positivity rate. In an email sent to the Penn community on Thursday morning, Penn President Amy Gutmann, Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein, Senior Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli, and Executive Vice President for the Health System J. Larry Jameson pointed to indicators that the peak of the Omicron variant has passed, following a surge of cases in the region. Nearly half of all undergraduate students have already participated in gateway testing, according to the email. Starting Feb. 1, fully vaccinated undergraduate and graduate students must be tested at least once every other week — a continuation of the fall semester policy. Administrators reiterated that all members of the Penn community should take a pre-arrival COVID-19 test before coming back to campus. Additionally, administrators wrote in the email that the community should continue to use PennOpen Pass daily, and report any positive COVID-19 test received over winter break in the program. Those who tested positive over the break will be exempt from the testing requirement for 90 days after the date of the test. Penn recently modified its isolation policy to match the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's five-day isolation recommendation followed by five days of masking. While Harvard University recently ended university-provided isolation housing, Penn will continue to provide it for now — administrators wrote in the email that they are in the process of identifying more potential places to house students who need to isolate. However, the email wrote that in the event that the University runs out of isolation capacity, students may be required to isolate in place. Despite a declining positivity rate, the number of students in isolation continues to rise. Keeping in line with the University's new requirement of double-masking or using a KN95 or N95 mask, the email wrote that surgical masks will be made widely available across campus. As of Jan. 20, indoor gatherings hosted by student organizations or individuals are still not permitted.
The following was published exclusively on The Foggiest Idea on March 29th, 2019. Want to support The Foggiest Idea’s award-winning coverage of the issues that matter? Click here. By Richard Murdocco In 1961, John F. Kennedy was president, a gallon of gas cost $0.31, and the Berlin Wall was going up. Meanwhile, on Long Island, Smithtown was developing rapidly and looking to chart its own future. Then a frontier of rural and suburban life, the township was putting the finishing touches on its first comprehensive plan in an effort to curb its own explosive growth. What it crafted still remains formally in place. A document intended to shape the future of Smithtown is now 58 years old. For perspective, the best comprehensive plans for any given area usually have a shelf life of only 20 to 30 years, depending on the ambition of the policymakers and the quality of the planning. So now, with the help of a private consultant, a dash of public input, and the backing of political leaders, Smithtown is going all-in to finally update its comprehensive plan. But there’s a catch: The town is doing all this for the second time in just a few years. In 2015, Smithtown planners polished off a massive draft that went nowhere because the town board declined to formally adopt it. At this point, nobody can deny that an update is critically overdue. As other municipalities have worked to move forward, Smithtown has lagged behind. Their woefully ineffective approach has made them far less competitive than other towns on the Island, and political leaders are fed up with the economic stagnation. The existing plan may have something to do with it. Its ambitions may have looked great—a half-century ago. There’s a proposal for a bridge across the Nissequogue River and for other roadways that were never built. It refers to schools and community facilities that have long since closed or been demolished. It has other elements that are simply not feasible. As the decades wore on, Smithtown only became more reactionary in its approach towards development. Dr. Lee Koppelman, a former regional planner for Nassau and Suffolk counties who is now the executive director of the Center for Regional Policy Studies at Stony Brook University, says the town’s push to update its strategic roadmap is caused by the pressing need to meet these overdue demands as well as the new political winds blowing in the township. Long Island’s longest serving town supervisor, Pat Vecchio, was finally voted out in 2017. He’d been in office for 40 years. “Demographic change certainly has had an impact,” the veteran planner told The Foggiest Idea. “You had a supervisor for life, and if three people in a civic group opposed something, he opposed it as well.” As he sees it, political change was a long time coming. “Planning, is a continuous process,” said Koppelman. “If you don’t keep it up to date, it’s useless. The town finally realized they need to get into the 21st century.” To find out why the 2015 document was never adopted, a look at the builders’ tepid response after this new plan’s debut may offer some insight. For these special interests, the proposal simply wasn’t ambitious or development-friendly enough. Backers of the document had simply argued that the town has no room left to grow. Enough already. “Led by a supervisor who’s held the top office since 1978,” Long Island Business News’ David Winzelberg wrote in June 2015, “Smithtown seems content to hold onto its status quo: a bedroom community of little diversity, inadequate infrastructure and underperforming business districts.” Winzelberg condemned the document in no uncertain terms: “an uninspiring land-use plan that calls multifamily housing an ‘unwanted’ use, putting it in the same category as strip clubs and garbage plants.” Clearly, Winzelberg was merely echoing the tone of his sources—both business groups and developers—who reportedly felt that the proposed road map “falls woefully short of properly addressing downtown development and the area’s increasing exodus of young people. The draft plan from the town’s planning department asserts that the intensity and scale, of uses like multifamily rental housing, which other municipalities are creating to help retain young talent, should be controlled. ” Perhaps what really did that plan in was the unflattering truth it spoke. Regarding multifamily housing, the darling of builders and business interests alike for the last 20 or so years, the 2015 document stated that such land uses “tend to be unwanted by residents and surrounding property owners.” In a sense, the 2015 document and its conservative, maintain-the-status-quo findings represented the old guard of Smithtown’s politics. Vecchio’s firm grip on the town finally loosened after he lost an achingly close Republican primary contest to Town Councilman Edward Wehrheim, now the current supervisor. By that point, the writing was on the wall for both Vecchio and his overall approach to development. As Newsday wrote, “Discontent grew among many Republicans who became frustrated as villages from Mineola to Patchogue added chic shops and apartments while some Smithtown storefronts went dark.” Vecchio—and the 2015 draft plan that captured his outmoded philosophy on growth—was out. After more than 50 years, the new ways are finally in. “Over his 40 years, he did a good job of keeping Smithtown fiscally healthy,” Wehrheim said about his predecessor. “I think the last five years or so, there was more emphasis on keeping that bond rating high and having no debt, and we didn’t do much investing in the municipality.” Consequently, in October 2018, the town board approved a $490,000 contract to start work on the latest plan by using Melville-based H2M architects+engineers. When the contract was finalized, politicos cheered. “It will illustrate to us the needs of the community,” Town Supervisor Edward Wehrheim told Newsday. “This will give us a good road map on where we should concentrate funding and the most economic way to spend it.” Peter Hans, Smithtown’s planning director, is happy to see things finally moving ahead. “I do not know why our plan waited so long for an update,” he told TFI. Hans said that the latest iteration would incorporate relevant recommendations from the aborted 2015 effort. Hans, who took over as head of the department after a unanimous vote by the Town Board in August 2018, is no stranger to Smithtown’s cautious ways. The longtime planner grew up in St. James, first started working in the planning department in 1992 as an intern, and lives in Nesconset. “The town became too busy reacting to the day-to-day applications,” Hans said. “Some felt that there wasn’t a need for a plan as the town was fairly developed and changes weren’t needed.” The price of a new plan may have been a factor as well. “After 40 years, Smithtown elected a new Town Supervisor and the new administration has pledged that it is time that a new plan be developed,” Hans said. “Political pressure to update the plan probably also contributed to this update as it was a regular campaign issue.” He said he welcomed the support his planning department has received. So far, three community workshops have been productive, Hans told TFI, as residents and businesses call for more open space, traffic improvements, and the like. “The areas of town are different from one another,” he noted, “and we would expect the issues in Kings Park and St. James to be vastly different from those of Nesconset, Hauppauge and Commack.” According to Hans, the consensus from residents was that Main Street in Smithtown needs sewers, while Nesconset area sought to alleviate traffic, create a more downtown-esque area for their hamlet, as well as having the town purchase more open space and recreational areas. In Hauppauge, many of the businesses in the sprawling industrial park requested fitness trails and increased services, while some mentioned workforce housing. On that particular request, both the Hauppauge Industrial Association, a lobbying group for the industrial park’s tenants, and the Regional Plan Association, a non-profit planning advocacy group based in Manhattan, are completing a strategic road map that would eventually be incorporated into the town’s master plan. As of now, St. James and Kings Park, two areas targeted by New York State for sewer funding, are next on the docket for public sessions. Will this document surpass the 2015 effort? Time will tell. Asked about the merits of Smithtown’s latest effort, Koppelman said with a laugh, “It depends on what they include in the update. I’m just glad they’re finally talking about it!” After more than half a century, maybe Smithtown will finally get it right. It’s about time. Richard Murdocco is an award-winning columnist and adjunct professor in Stony Brook University’s public policy graduate program. He regularly writes and speaks about Long Island’s real estate development issues. You can email Murdocco at [email protected].
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Matthew Dunn draws a veil over the final weekend of Premier League action and assesses what needs to happen at each of Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool after the 2020/21 season. It was an awesome final display of superiority against Everton and a thoroughly-deserved third title win in four years. The bulk of Pep Guardiola’s players are going to mature rather than age and their big miss in terms of stellar names will be Sergio Aguero, who hardly played this season. That is the frightening thing. Add a world-class No 9 into a side already scoring goals and nobody will be able to touch City next season right from the get-go. Liverpool should make bid for ideal £30m-rated Wijnaldum replacement His rant about the Premier League not looking after their Europa League final chances by refusing to move the entire final day fixtures was straight out of the maestro’s playbook. In fairness, though, by signing Edinson Cavani he sharpened United’s attack for the run-in and bought time to strengthen the squad around him. If Paul Pogba can be persuaded to fully commit to the project, a top class centre-back would also allow Dean Henderson to develop right at the back, while a rejuvenated Jesse Lingard could keep Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood on their toes. Investment around the squad this summer could see them ready to snatch the final piece of the jigsaw next season when the No 9 merry-go-round has run its course this summer. Sorry, Jurgen Klopp, but having built one championship-winning side, the proof of your greatness has to be building another. This needs to be a summer of change at Anfield – otherwise things could quickly become stale. Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez will be like two new signings in themselves, and at least their back-ups now have a little more experience. Gini Wijnaldum is the one Klopp needs most urgently to replace. Thiago Alcantara could yet work in the set-up but he needs a high-energy foil. Yves Bissouma at Brighton has many of those qualities. But mainly Klopp needs to reinvent his front line. Mo Salah could be part of it, coming in off the right, but a more conspicuous No 9 to ease some of the pressure is a must.
Emergency services are tackling a large fire reported in the early hours of Friday morning at Mountsorrel, near Loughborough. Leicestershire Fire Control confirmed they were “receiving large amounts of calls” concerning the blaze in Wood Lane. They then warned all local residents and those travelling through the area to avoid Wood Lane in the stretch between Mountsorrel and Quorn. They described the incident as a “large fire”, adding: “The Police and Fire Service are in process of closing the road.” Initial footage posted to social media appears to show the quarry located in the area as the source of the fire. Heavy black smoke can be seen rising into the sky from the area in multiple shots of the scene. Traffic monitoring software Inrix reported that Wood Lane was closed to traffic in both directions shortly after 8.15am. MORE TO FOLLOW…
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Super Tuesday: It sounds like a sales event at Canadian Tire. Some American commentators, noting that so many of next week's American political tests are in states where Southeastern Conference college football teams are located, have dubbed it the SEC Primary. But by any name, what voters in a dozen states will do on March 1 will have significant bearing on the 2016 race for the White House. Since 1988, Super Tuesday has been the most consequential date in American presidential-nomination politics. For Democrats this year, it is the moment when former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton hopes to show that she is a national contender with broad appeal rather than a one-theme candidate with narrow ideological allure. But for Republicans, Super Tuesday could be far more important: the defining moment for the entire nomination struggle. The historical irony is that Super Tuesday was created not to shape the Republican presidential contest but to give form to Democratic presidential races. Its prominence dates to 1988, when the Democrats were in retreat after losing four of the five previous presidential elections, and when party leaders noted that the fifth was won by a Democratic presidential candidate – Jimmy Carter. The former Georgia governor, who spoke with a distinct Southern accent and, despite a Naval Academy pedigree, had an unmistakable Southern identity. Frantic that the region, once known as the Solid South for its century-long tradition of siding with the Democrats, was slipping into Republican hands, party leaders loaded up Super Tuesday with Southern states. Their calculation was that the outsized influence of the Old Confederacy would prompt the party to nominate a candidate who would appeal to the region and would have a moderate outlook. This was one of those best-laid plans that went awry. In Super Tuesday, 1988, the vote was split among multiple candidates and the nomination eventually went to a liberal Democrat from the Northeast, Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. Now, Super Tuesday has the potential to shape or – and this is the desperate hope of Donald Trump's four remaining rivals – to reshape the Republican race. About one-quarter of the convention delegates required to capture the GOP nomination are at stake in Tuesday's primaries and caucuses. And Mr. Trump will be riding a jolt of momentum from the surprise endorsement Friday by Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey, a one-time Republican presidential candidate himself, as he faces Super Tuesday tests in a broad assortment of states. Mr. Christie and Mr. Trump cited a heretofore unknown long friendship the two said they shared, but it was clear that their shared contempt for Senator Marco Rubio was the principal motivation. Mr. Christie described Mr. Rubio's comportment at this week's debate as "desperate" and dismissed him for running what he called a "losing campaign." The tests Mr. Trump faces range from Massachusetts in the East, which has a tradition of moderate Republican governors as antidote to its deeply liberal Democrats in the Kennedy mould; to the border state of Virginia, which may be changing from Republican red to Democratic blue; to the Deep South states of Alabama, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, which have shed their decades-long Democratic pasts and now are populated with devoutly conservative Republicans. (These three states account for a 3-0 Republican advantage in governor's chairs, a 6-0 Republican advantage in Senate seats and a 15-1 Republican advantage in House of Representative seats.) These contests, too, provide a broad test of Mr. Rubio's theory that he's the most electable Republican, and that he's the best (and last) chance to prevent Mr. Trump from winning the party's nomination. The pitch from the Florida senator is that he's less alienating than Mr. Trump, whose argot is the incendiary, the insurrectionary and the insult, and more reasonable than Senator Ted Cruz, who among the remaining candidates leans farthest to the right. But perhaps most important is that the Super Tuesday contests include Texas. The state produced the last two Republican presidents, George H.W. Bush and his son, George W. Bush, both with the whiff of Establishment mannerisms (think J. Crew suits and tennis-club backhands) and impeccable Establishment credentials (prep-school social customs from Phillips Andover in Massachusetts, university degrees from Yale in Connecticut and the telling tendency, rooted in their coastal Maine retreat, to use the word "summer" as a verb). Now, Texas is represented in the Senate by Mr. Cruz, who marks a sharp departure from tradition. He's an Alberta-born Cuban-American, fortified with degrees from Princeton and Harvard, a fervent believer in a strict interpretation of the 1789 Constitution and the consensus choice as the most unpopular among his Senate colleagues. With his rough style and inability to forge political alliances, he lacks the political élan of the Bushes or even the Hill Country style of fellow Texan Lyndon Johnson, who was smooth but smarmy. As Mr. Trump repeatedly points out, Mr. Cruz was not born in Texas. But both of the Bushes were born in New England, and besides, Texas is full of immigrants, as Mr. Trump, who wants to build a wall there, understands well. But why the emphasis on Texas? That's the place where Mr. Cruz and Mr. Trump go face-to-face in competition for the 155 convention delegates at stake – about an eighth of those required to win the Republican presidential nomination. Mr. Cruz has long counted the Lone Star State as a dependable redoubt. In Thursday night's debate, Mr. Trump boasted of being ahead in Mr. Cruz's home state, though most polls show Mr. Cruz with a sure but not substantial lead, and the Real Clear Politics average of recent polls shows Mr. Cruz leading by 7.2 percentage points. Both Mr. Cruz and Mr. Trump know that a Cruz defeat in Texas would be a devastating blow, which is why Alamo and "last stand" metaphors are flying around Texas like so many cackling geese. Thursday night's televised debate at the University of Houston left Governor John Kasich of Ohio and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson of Maryland as afterthoughts, perhaps because, in the Super Tuesday contests, that's exactly what they are. Dr. Carson even begged his rivals to attack him so he would have the right to respond to them and thus have some television time. But Dr. Carson, once considered a formidable force, is now a blip in the polls and has no prospect of winning any state and little prospect of winning any delegates. Mr. Kasich ordinarily might be considered a threat to win Massachusetts, where governors from Francis Sargent (in office 1969-1975) to William Weld (1991-1997) to current chief executive Charlie Baker (elected 2014) had political profiles almost identical to that of Mr. Kasich, who in fact already has been endorsed by Mr. Weld. The Boston Globe, the most prominent news outlet in the state, endorsed Mr. Kasich in January for the primary in neighbouring New Hampshire, where the Globe circulates, but the newspaper is reviled among conservatives as the foundation stone of the liberal establishment. Mr. Trump holds a commanding lead in the state, with an advantage of 21 points in one recent poll and 34 in another. Increasingly, Republicans – some in hope, others in horror – believe that Mr. Trump cannot be stopped in his drive to the nomination at the party's midsummer convention in Cleveland. Perhaps in truth, but more likely as a political gambit, Mr. Rubio's camp indicated this week that it is preparing for a brokered convention, where backroom deals would break a deadlock among delegates. This is itself a Republican tradition, for the phrase "smoke-filled room" dates to the notion that the 1920 GOP nomination was delivered to Warren Harding amid the smoky environs of a fourth-floor room at Chicago's Blackstone Hotel. But when the smoke clears from Super Tuesday, it may be apparent that the Republican presidential nomination is all but determined, and that no additional smoke alarms need be ordered on the shores of Lake Erie in July. Super Tuesday 2016 has the potential of clearing the way to a presidential nomination, just as the Democratic architects of the event hoped it would. David Shribman is executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of U.S. politics.
Green Living: What We Eat Matters May 29, 2023 Greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprints … In today’s world, we’re well aware of the environmental impact caused by our modern lifestyle. And while some may argue that much of the responsibility falls on the shoulders of large corporations and policy implementation to create change, as stewards of our earth, many of us still want to know what we can personally do to help. You already reduce, reuse, and recycle—is there more? Indeed, there is, and you can start right now. “Eat Local” has become a catchy phrase lately, and for a good reason—sourcing food from regional farms supports the local economy and protects green space. While food transport accounts for a relatively small percentage of the average household’s yearly greenhouse gas emissions, buying local produce can reduce that percentage even further (and your taste buds will thank you, too). When you’re eating locally, you’re eating food that’s fresher, in season, and has not lost valuable nutrition during the transport process from faraway farms to your community grocery store. If I haven’t already lost you with that subheading, there’s more you can (and dare I say should?) do than eat local. When it comes to living sustainably, what you eat may be more important than where your food is from. Here’s why. Agriculture and deforestation account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions—a large part of which is to support the beef industry. Not only do we lose trees to make space to raise cows for meat, but those cows also produce a greenhouse gas called methane. Now I know what many of you are thinking – and no, you don’t necessarily need to become a vegan to save the world. According to many experts, you can make a difference simply by cutting red meat and dairy from your diet just one day per week. This creates a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that is equal to a diet with zero food miles! By making just a few changes in the food we eat and where we get it, we can bring new meaning to sustainable, “green living” and collectively bring about positive environmental change. The Hickman is a senior living community located in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Guided by Quaker principles and traditions that value all life and welcome diversity. The Hickman offers individualized care allowing older adults the opportunity to enjoy a productive life and to explore the richness of all of life’s possibilities.
The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Feb. 4, 2019 Noisy Monday in women's soccer, a bunch of must-read links and a conversation with Caitlin Murray about her book! Editor’s note: Welcome back! If you are here, you are one of our early birds/early adopters enjoying a free trial through April 28, or you have already made the commitment to funding this daily, vital commitment to women’s sports coverage and insider information from those who cover the sport. Your money goes toward the time and energy we spend every day to fix a playing field tilted against women’s sports coverage. For those of you enjoying our daily output, I’d encourage you to sign up today to make sure you continue receiving our full complement of insider info, exclusive interviews and comprehensive links. It works out to around 14 cents a day on a $50 annual membership, 17 cents a day at $5 a month. Thank you all for being part of the future in women’s sports media.) Apologies for the late Soccer Monday. It seems like there’s a lot going on today and I wanted to get it in. My Associated Press colleague, international soccer writer Rob Harris, broke the news this morning that referees for the Women’s World Cup this summer are getting VAR training over the next two weeks. The training has been going on at “seminars and matches in Qatar ensures the 27 referees and 47 assistant referees will gain the necessary experience that allows FIFA executives at a meeting in Miami in March to approve the use of the technology for the World Cup.” So that’s the rub: FIFA officials still have to approve it. One other side note: The VAR training involved male referees who have experience from the men’s World Cup. Traditionally Women’s World Cup officiating crews have been female. But even U.S. coach Jill Ellis has suggested that male refs would be fine if it means VAR for this summer’s event. I’m, as they say, cautiously optimistic. Now that the VAR training sessions are out there, how can they NOT have it? I mean, they’ve already got experience implementing it on a big stage for the men’s World Cup. From a purely PR aspect, it would look bad for FIFA officials to vote against VAR less than a year after the organization released its global strategy for women’s soccer with the intention of growing the game. Let’s face it, a Women’s World Cup without VAR at this point would be silly. Kind of like holding the Women’s World Cup on artificial turf. I guess we’ll see. OK, one other item from late last week that I want to touch on: The Reign are moving to Tacoma. While I hate to see them out of Seattle I like the fact that now I’m 30 miles (and a lot less traffic) closer. The benefits are clear: Real grass! There’s also investment of Mikal Thomsen, owner of the Triple-A baseball Rainiers, and the family of Sounders majority owner Adrian Hanauer. Check out the links for some great contributions on the topic. I’m hoping a stadium comes sooner rather than later. One last note, but it’s an important one. Shireen Ahmed (@_shireenahmed_) has a change.org petition in support of the Afghanistan women’s team, urging that FIFA and the AFC hold the Afghanistan federation accountable for its actions. It’s here! This Week in Women’s Soccer Remember: first, the underlined words are the links. Second. CLICK these, even if you’ve already read them. Clicks=Attention from editors, producers and webmasters. Oh and if you want to push out stuff you’ve written or read, email me! [email protected]. First off, AP’s breaking story from Rob Harris on VAR for the Women’s World Cup from this morning is here. If there’s only one thing you read this week (except for the AP stuff of course), read this from The Guardian’s Donald McRae on Lisa Fallon. More evidence women’s soccer has grown: A match in Spain attracts more than 48K. AP’s Tim Booth wrote about the Reign’s move to Tacoma. The Equalizer looks at what the move means for the NWSL’s independent teams. Chelsey Bush from The Equalizer looks at why there aren’t more women coaching in the NWSL. The following is some great content on the move courtesy of the Royal Guard’s Jocelyne Houghton! Thank you so much for contributing! Reign FC move to Tacoma for 2019 season, and beyond: https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/30/18203332/seattle-reign-fc-tacoma-2019 Open Letter to Fans and Supporters of the Seattle Reign FC from the owners: https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/30/18203707/reign-owners-open-letter Coming to a better understanding of why the Reign left Seattle for Tacoma: https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/2/1/18207415/reign-tacoma-explainer New ownership partners: https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/31/18202877/reign-fc-ownership Coffee & Valkyries podcast chats with RFC owners Bill & Teresa Predmore: https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/30/18203230/coffee-valkyries-episode-20-seattle-reign-podcast-bill-teresa-predmore Seattle Times editorial: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/reign-fc-move-is-good-for-the-region/ Tweet of the Week! PS: We’re still waiting to see what this is all about. The Five at the IX This is a personal one. My friend Caitlin Murray has a book on the USWNT coming out. She’s been super secretive about the book, so it was great of her to answer a handful of questions for the IX. ANNIE: How did the book originate? Was there a certain story you wanted to tell? CAITLIN: I had always wanted to tell the story of the U.S. women’s national team. I knew it was a story of women proving naysayers wrong and defying the odds, both on and off the field. That was the story I wanted to tell – I knew it would be a really empowering message in a time where these kinds of stories need to be told. The more I worked on the book and the deeper I dug, the more I realized that the USWNT’s story is impressive and inspiring in ways that people might not know. My editor at Abrams Books wanted a book that could be timed to come out before the 2019 Women’s World Cup and gave me free rein to take on this project, so it worked out. ANNIE: Is this your first book? How is the writing process different from your work for The Athletic, The Guardian or previous media companies? CAITLIN: This is my first book and the final manuscript I turned in was around 125,000 words, which is equivalent in length to about 100 or so articles. But it’s not like writing 100 articles – with a book, there is so much more prep work and research that needs to be done before the writing begins, during the writing process and for revisions. I didn’t want the book to feel like a text book or a news article. I wanted it to be a story with characters and scenes and stories, and even though the book covers a huge span of time, I wanted it to flow and feel connected. So, planning that and filling it in took more time and made the process more challenging than simply writing an article. ANNIE: How many people did you interview? Anybody turn you down? Did anyone agree to speak to you that surprised you? CAITLIN: All in all, I conducted around 100 interviews specifically for the book, and I was able to tap into unused portions of interviews I did for articles during the time I was writing the book, or interviews I had done before I wrote the book. So, there was a lot of source material – my transcript of the interviews I used to write the book was longer than the book manuscript itself. Some people wouldn’t speak on the record but offered insight on background that was really helpful to building out the story. Some people did turn me down, but I was lucky that most people agreed to speak with me and were very gracious in taking the time to share their memories and insights. I was really grateful that a lot of people were willing to speak to me for the book that aren’t always necessarily in the media. In addition to speaking to many players across all eras of the team, I was able to talk to all the previous heads of U.S. Soccer, head coaches, team lawyers and others. Some interviews were harder to get than others but that’s always the case. ANNIE: Without giving the big stuff away are there any interesting anecdotes you could tease? CAITLIN: The team obviously got a lot of attention when players filed a wage discrimination complaint in 2016 and started fighting for equal pay. I go into a lot of details of how that came together, which I found quite interesting, but what I think a lot of fans may not realize is that the team had been sticking up for itself in similar ways long before that. In 1999, for instance, Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy sat in a room with their bosses and threatened to never play soccer again, and they meant it – they weren’t going to back down because they believed they were fighting for what was fair. It was pretty incredible determination. Similar stories cropped up repeatedly over the team’s existence and there are a lot of anecdotes that really made me realize how much these women were willing to put on the line to stand up for themselves. The behind-the-scenes of the launch of the NWSL was also interesting. It got much closer than I realized to never happening, for several reasons. But I can’t give too much away until the book comes out on April 2. ANNIE: Since you’re now an expert on the USWNT, where would you put their chances of winning the World Cup? What teams are you going to be interested in seeing? CAITLIN: I’ll be honest: I didn’t think the USWNT’s chances were very good in 2015, and then they went on to win the World Cup and proved me wrong. To be fair, they looked pretty poor through the first few rounds of the 2015 tournament – they really didn’t start to look dominant until the quarterfinal game against China, and then from that point on they were thrilling to watch. That is even discussed in my book, how the players knew they were struggling early on. But that change of fortune in 2015 is indicative of how hard it is to predict World Cups – there’s a lot of luck is involved, and a lot of twists and turns. I do think this USWNT is more talented than the one that won in 2015 and they can go all the way, but I’d argue the rest of the world is better too. I really think this World Cup will be ripe for some first-timers in the final. I was pretty high on Australia’s chances until they fired their coach, Alen Stajcic, recently. The players don’t seem to know why he was fired and it sounds like a bit of a mess. France should be the favorites – they have the talent to do it and they are the hosts. But my worry with France is that they’ve always been very talented but have always crumbled under the pressure in big tournaments. Will hosting make the World Cup more comfortable for them, or will it just add more pressure? I also think England has been on an upward trajectory and in 2015 I felt they were a cycle away from being title contenders. None of those teams – Australia, France or England – have ever made it to a major tournament final, so I’m interested to see how they do. But, hey, maybe it’ll just be one of the powerhouses again and either the U.S. or Germany will win. The reason World Cups are fun is that you just never know.
Today sees the release of the new James Bond novel – Solo – by William Boyd. It is a special year for Bond books, as 2013 is the 60th Anniversary of the original publication of Casino Royale in 1953. I got the chance to go along to The Dorchester for the launch yesterday to hear a little more about the book and even pose a question to the author himself. The location was no accident: Solo opens with Bond celebrating his 45th birthday with breakfast at The Dorchester, consisting of bacon and scrambled eggs (more on that in another article). William Boyd’s association with Bond and Fleming goes back to his childhood when, at boarding school, he and his fellow classmates used to read aloud From Russia, With Love after lights-out – seen at the time as an act of rebellion. In preparation for writing Solo, the author studied Fleming’s life (Boyd had already featured Fleming as a character in an earlier book, Any Human Heart) and re-read all of the Bond books. The result is that the Bond in Solo seems to be a combination of both literary Bond and real-life Fleming (as many would argue Fleming’s Bond was), with a dash of Boyd’s own personality and experience for good measure. In true Fleming style, Boyd has incorporated some of his own thoughts and recipes for food and drink items in the book. At the launch, Boyd read a little from the new book and then took some questions. I was interested to hear that one of the main locations for Solo, the country of ‘Zanzarim’, is fictitious, but, as such, gives the author a little more scope for fantasy. This is in a similar vain to Charles Dickens’ Coketown in the book Hard Times. Boyd also stated that he thought that Bond “wants a relationship, not just sex” and that, despite modern views on smoking and drinking, Solo was “un-sanitized”. I had the chance, as “Drinks Correspondent for The James Bond Dossier”, to ask William Boyd a question of my own: DTS: Brands and drinking styles have changed since the 1960s; so, when writing Solo, did you also look at 1960s drinking, or did you just rely on the information from Fleming’s books? WB: You quarry your own imagination and I grew up in Africa and there were very heavy drinkers in Africa in my childhood. My father, for example (as a doctor, for heaven’s sake), would come from his clinic in Africa and have two very large pink gins before lunch. I didn’t think there was anything out of the ordinary in that, but then he’d drink whisky in the evening. So I remember how people drank then and, of course, I’ve written many novels mainly set in the 20th century, so I’m very familiar with the habits and customs and things that passed for normal. So it was a question of research and, in a way, everything you need is in the Fleming novels: there is an incredible, rich-seamed mine; so, if you ask what whisky does Bond like to drink, it’s Dimple Haig. I don’t know if that brand still exists, but I remember Dimple Haig in shops in Africa. It was that combination of going back to the source and using your own imagination. After the launch, William Boyd signed the first seven copies of Solo (001-007), which were then dispatched in seven vintage Jensen FF Cars (Bond’s new motor in the book) to Heathrow Airport to be flown to key international locations by British Airways (whose precursor, B.O.A.C., was often used by Bond). All of the locations have significance to the world of James Bond: 001 – Amsterdam: home of the publisher who first translated James Bond into another language; 002 – Edinburgh: reflecting the Scottish roots of both Bond and Boyd; 003 – Zurich: Bond’s mother was Swiss; 004 – Los Angeles: visited by Fleming in ‘Thrilling Cities’; 005 – Delhi: Fleming spent time here during the Second World War in 1944; 006 – Cape Town: reflecting Boyd’s long association with Africa and how it features in the book; 007 – Sydney: Fleming visited Sydney following his trip to Delhi. I’ve read the book now in its entirety and I won’t give away any spoilers; I’ll simply say that, personally, I really enjoyed it and the reason why was the Bond/Fleming/Boyd mix for 007 – it was classic, but, at the same time, felt original. Could Solo pass as a long-lost Fleming manuscript? Not quite, but it isn’t very far off. Photos copyright David T Smith. Please do not reproduce without written permission. Free monthly newsletter Get the latest on Bond 26 and other James Bond news by email. No thanks, I'm not interested in news about 007
In the first century BCE, the Hasmonean King of Judea, Alexander Jannaeus was conducting sacrifices in the Temple of Jerusalem during Succot. But some of his subjects were less than convinced about his High Priestly credentials and they conveyed disapproval in a novel form of protest: they pelted him with etrogs. Judaism has “a rich history of rifts,” observes Professor Martin Goodman in A History of Judaism, published this week. But while there may have been controversy and confrontation down the ages, that is not the central theme of his 650-page book. “It is easy to write a story of conflicts,” says the 64-year-old president of the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, “but that would be terribly misleading”. Rather he is at pains to point out that different types of Judaism have co-existed since Temple times and while they may have disagreed, they often have found ways to rub along with one another. “It seemed to me much more interesting to write about the extraordinary amount of variety within Judaism at all times and the way in which they relate,” he explains. Sometimes there could be conflict, but sometimes an “extraordinary acceptance”. Over the past couple of millennia, competing groups of Jews have chosen to leave it to heaven to decide who was right rather than literally fight to resolve their differences. “If you compare it to a history of Islam or Christianity, where indeed you end up with physical warfare, these things don’t happen among Jews — they just shout at each other.” While there have been many histories of Jews — the second part of Simon Schama’s trilogy being the latest — there have been far fewer on the history of Judaism itself, where the primary emphasis is on religious change and development. It was his own experience of teaching for 40 years that prompted him to write it. He found it hard to recommend to his students a book that offered a broad introduction to Judaism. Many introductions to Judaism “jump too fast” from the Bible to the modern era, which is confusing because, as he writes, the Judaism of today “bears little resemblance to the religion ascribed to Moses in the Bible from which it purports to derive”. “For a lot of Christians,” Prof Goodman says, “Judaism is the Old Testament. They know intellectually there’s been 2,000 years since Jesus and something might have changed — but quite what those changes are, they don’t know.” It is only the second book he has written for general readers rather than academics — the previous one being Rome and Jerusalem, a study of an ancient clash of civilisations. It has taken him 10 years to write, involving many conversations with experts outside his own specialist area — Judaism in Roman times. He actually began life as a classicist but while he pursued Latin and Greek as an Oxford student, privately he was cultivating his Jewish studies. His father’s father, Paul Goodman, who was secretary of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Congregation in London, actually wrote a history of the Jews himself. Although his family were occasional attendees at Bevis Marks, Prof Goodman became more observant in his teens. He went to the Hebrew University for a gap year with four other Oxbridge students but as the entrance exams were in December, they had missed the Hebrew language classes in autumn, so instead they were packed off to ulpan. Although he never went to yeshivah, he studied rabbinic texts with personal tutors “for religious reasons”. His thesis and the subject of his first book was about understanding social history through the use of mishnaic texts. “It is terribly tempting to think the history of Judaism is the history of those texts that happen to survive,” he says. “But most Jews didn’t write anything.” Instead, the historian may have to reconstruct what Jewish life was like from fragments or references by outsiders. His picture of the ancient Jewish world, particularly during the classical era from the Roman occupation to the emergence of the rabbinic movement, is more complex than often thought. Not only were there Pharisees, Saducees and Essenes, but other groups as well. The Yachad (“community”) who produced some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, he argues, were not Essenes, as often believed. The rabbis who laid the foundations of the Talmud were an elite group of scholars, not Pharisees. Despite the later dominance of rabbinic Judaism, a group like the Karaites (who reject the Oral Law) still endured. “It is amazing that Maimonides on the one hand sees Karaites as minim, heretics, in some of his theological writings but on the other hand, representing the Karaites to the Islamic rulers. They both are and are not part of his flock. “There are remarkable marriage documents where there is a Karaite marrying a Rabbanite and they agree to keep each other’s festivals. “It must have made an exhausting time round about Pesach if your calendar is different!” While that was one example of tolerance, another was the acceptance of Chasidism in eastern Europe despite the antagonism that greeted it from some prominent rabbis in the 18th century. A dispute may break out and “then a generation later, people can’t quite remember what it was they were arguing about”. In the latter chapters, he deals with a growing multiplicity of Judaisms, not only Reform, Liberal or Conservative but Reconstructionist, Renewal and the Secular Humanistic Judaism of Rabbi Sherwin Wine, who started his non-theist movement in Michigan in the mid-60s. Prof Goodman was impressed by Wine’s bravery in talking about “there being no God where he was in the middle of that bit of America”. In the final pages, he sounds a cautionary note, wondering if religious differences in Israel could spill over into violence. But then he says he almost fell into the kind of trap he wanted to avoid, highlighting clashes between religious and secular. He made last-minute revisions to include more about the masorti, “traditional” Jews from North Africa and the Middle East who are committed to Judaism but “don’t make a fuss about it, so they miss the headlines”. While “one doesn’t write history in order to influence the present,” he says, if there were such an intent, it would be “to encourage awareness that toleration of difference has been part of the history of Judaism for two millennia; that disputes for the sake of heaven don’t mean that you don’t express your disagreement with others but they also mean you don’t cut off the other side”. And if we have seen “increasing intolerance” in some areas of Jewish life, then as the book shows, “it isn’t necessary”. A History of Judaism is published by Allen Lane, £30
If You Want to Age Gracefully, Do Weights By Tom Herrin Many of us have plenty of concerns about our health as we grow older. It is natural because we fear that we may experience what we have seen in others, and it may not have been pleasant. Aging is something that we must all deal with if we live long enough, and we probably would like to do that. Our body goes through some natural processes that can cause us to see some things that may not make us so happy. While we will have some of it, there are things we can do to slow it down in many cases. Weight training is one of those things that has received attention for good reason. It can help many of us to maintain good health as we age and be able to continue to do the things we enjoy. Protect Mental Your Health A common problem for many older adults is the possibility of declining mental health. We have all seen the stereotypical older person who is suffering from dementia. There are times in which it may be inevitable, but much of the time, we may be able to do things to help. Weight training has shown some promise in this area, according to studies. They show a significant improvement in memory and less depression. They also indicated that general cognitive functions may be improved. Strengthen the Heart and Circulatory System We all know that exercise is good for the heart. Weight training may go a step further. It may help to lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, and lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides. These are big because anytime we can reduce the work of the heart in pumping blood through the bloodstream, we can save wear on it. Improving the health of the heart is a plus. Strengthen the Bones It is known that weight-bearing exercises can help to improve strength and density of bones. Various issues causing bones to weaken are increasingly common today. In addition to this, weight training is also helpful in dealing with arthritis. Even though the sound of it may tend to cause people to think there is no way they would try it, weight training can help to improve mobility and reduce pain from arthritis. I can say this is true from personal experience. It is definitely worth giving this a try.. To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Evans, Ga.
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Democratic Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into a law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs, rolling back the state’s first-in-the-nation experiment with the decriminalization of hard drugs. The new law, House Bill 4002, makes personal use possession a misdemeanor punishable by a jail sentence of up to six months beginning Sept. 1, as well as encourages law enforcement agencies to use deflection programs for addiction and mental health treatment as an alternative to criminal penalties. “Success of this policy framework hinges on the ability of implementing partners to commit to deep coordination at all levels,” Kotek wrote in her Monday signing letter. “Courts, Oregon State Police, local law enforcement, defense attorneys, district attorneys, and local behavioral health providers are all critical to these conversations and necessary partners to achieve the vision for this legislation.” Oregon state House Minority Leader Jeff Helfrich (R) said after Kotek signed the new law that it showed how his party “stood united and forced Democrats” to bring back criminal penalties. In 2021, Oregon became the first state in the nation to decriminalize the possession of most hard drugs — including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine — after voters approved “Measure 110” in 2020. According to state data, unintentional opioid overdose deaths in Oregon increased from 280 in 2019 to 956 in 2022. In February, Gov. Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a joint emergency declaration over the fentanyl crisis. The Maine State Legislature recently took up for consideration a bill similar to Oregon’s Measure 110, LD 1975, that would have decriminalized the possession of all scheduled drugs in the state. Like Oregon, Maine has experienced a years-long upward trend in overdose deaths, about 80 percent of which are attributed to fentanyl, according to state data. Last week, during a work session on LD 1975, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to replace the bill with a proposal for a task force to study decriminalization. Gov. Mills announced in her January State of the State Address that she plans to use $750,000 in existing state funding to add nine new substance use recovery coaches to a statewide team, and will use $1.25 million in federal funds to increase the distribution of naloxone (equivalent to over-the-counter Narcan). Additionally, Mills said she plans to dedicate $4 million in her forthcoming supplemental budget proposal to expand Medication Assisted Treatment in the state’s county jails.
Automotive supplier, Gestamp, has joined forces with In-Comm Training to boost its learning and development offer and support employee retention. Gestamp, which manufactures metal components for use in car body structures, has invested in a dedicated training centre at its plant in Four Ashes in Wolverhampton. The six classrooms are being used to deliver Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeships for a minimum of 60 existing team members every year, as well as a host of other development activities designed to increase the skills base of its 650-strong workforce. The Gestamp Training Centre (GTC) took twelve months to develop and houses two In-Comm Training experts, as well as Gestamp training specialists to oversee the Level 2 course that combines theory with significant practical training on the shopfloor. Recruited from all production areas within the business, staff undertake a ten week programme of training before completing an improvement project on the shopfloor and an endpoint assessment. This project has been supported by the West Midlands Combined Authority, allowing Gestamp access to unspent levy funding by other organisations to use the apprenticeship model to develop existing staff and new recruits. “We’ve transitioned and recruited up to 650 staff to our new Four Ashes manufacturing facility and, now this is complete, the next step was to get the Training Centre up and running,” pointed out Philip Carr, Learning and Development Manager at Gestamp. “In-Comm Training has been supporting us with apprenticeships and upskilling courses for more than a decade, so are the perfect partner to team up with to make this a reality. In the first few weeks of the centre being open we’ve delivered over 1,000 hours of training!” He continued: “Together, we’ve developed the dedicated learning space to support delivery of a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship. Sixty of our employees are on the first cohort and we want to do the same number every year for the next four – meaning we’ll support nearly 250 people through this qualification alone. This is in addition to the 40 employees that are already enrolled on other Level 2 to 6 apprenticeships. “In addition to boosting the skills within the business, we also want to give employees an incentive to stay with us. The current labour market is so competitive and ‘retention’ is just as big as recruitment for us.” Gestamp invested more than £50m in the purpose built facility in Four Ashes, a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant which produces hot and cold stampings to all of the major automotive brands. The company also invests heavily in its people and, in addition to the GTC, is working with In-Comm Training to deliver apprenticeships in toolmaking, robotics, skilled maintenance and continuous improvement. Bekki Phillips, Chief Operating Officer at In-Comm Training, added her support: “This is another fantastic example of how we are taking an employer-led approach to bridging the skills gap in industry. “It’s more than just delivering courses; it’s about working with manufacturers to identify current and future issues then creating innovative solutions that provide both short and long-term answers. “This is what we’ve done with the GTC. It gives Philip and the team a home that they can call their own and, importantly, has opened up the ability to upskill nearly 250 people between now and 2027. There’s also a big focus on retention and giving individuals more reasons to stay and grow within the business.” Gestamp’s Training Centre is the latest in a long line of major milestones for In-Comm Training and follows on from the launch of its £3m Technical Academy in Telford and the £1m Precision Tooling Academy at its HQ in the Black Country. The latter is a UK first and provides a live commercial tool room for global projects and a professional training ground for the toolmakers and designers of the future. For more stories on People & Skills click here.
Midfielder Andy Rinomhota was your pick of the Millers players for the Mattress Online Man of the Match award from Saturday’s solid 0-0 draw with Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship. The on loan Cardiff City man was a presence across the pitch throughout the afternoon, which was no more noticeable than early on in the clash when he curled a sumptuous strike towards goal which agonisingly cannoned off the upright and away from danger. Rinomhota, who is set to jet off to join his international teammates with Zimbabwe this week, was a one of a number of players who turned in an energetic, battling performance and earns the Mattress Online Man of the Match award with 46.1% of the 380 votes cast. His nomination came alongside those of defender Sean Morrison, Cafu and Ollie Rathbone, the former finishing second in votes cast in the poll. Hello. We're Mattress Online and we're in the business of helping people feel comfy. We're the UK's leading online mattress retailer and Online Bed Retailer of the Year 2021-2022. Since 2003 we've been on a mission to help everyone sleep better, so you could say we know a thing or two about your sleep. There's lots to feel comfy about with Mattress Online. With a simple buying process, all-around convenience and years of sleep expertise, we're here to help with whatever you need. Every mattress comes with Free Next Day Delivery - so you can enjoy better sleep as soon as tomorrow. You can choose your delivery date if you prefer, and we can collect your old mattress too. Simple. The next opportunity to vote for your Rotherham United Mattress Online Man of the Match will be after the international break when the Millers make the Good Friday trip to face Preston North End at Deepdale.
Russia claims to be defending its national interests in its so-called sphere of influence in Eastern Europe and expects the world to accept this as natural order of things. This policy denies the fundamental rights and wishes of the Ukrainian nation and people to determine their own affairs. This is precisely what is wrong with the state of the world. It is a place where the USA, Russia and China reserve the right to dictate the affairs of countries in respective (and extensive) “their backyards.” It is a world where the national interests of big powers matter and wellbeing and desires of smaller nations and peoples to live in peace, dignity and safety do not. I do not support any of the major powers, or their “right” to interfere, intervene and dominate smaller countries bordering them or in their region. It is wrong for the USA to treat small countries in Latin America, the Pacific, Middle East and elsewhere in this way, or China to do this in East Asia. And that goes for Russia in eastern Europe and central Asia. The policies practised by powerful nations has been the cause of far too much suffering, millions of deaths and enormous economic, social and environmental destruction. Ukraine is totally justified in defending its independence. And it has every right to make new friends and alliances to balance its chances of survival living next to Russia. It took a brave and principled stance for world peace by getting rid of its nuclear weapons. It was given guarantees by the world community that in doing so its territorial integrity would be respected. The world needs to therefore stand up for Ukraine. We should not allow any of the big powers or their military blocs to continue to bully other countries. We need things to change, to find a better way to solve the world’s problems.
Beautiful children’s book about a trans teddy takes world by storm The new children’s book which explores issues faced by transgender people has garnered international praise. “When we were growing up Tina was so much fun, she was such an involved, happy, really down to earth dad,” she said. The story explores the dynamics of friendship, as Tilly comes out to the people around her. The Australian author said she wrote the book for her young son Errol, as she felt that there was a lack of representation of trans parents and characters in children’s literature. Jessica, a first-time author, teamed up with illustrator Dougal MacPherson to help bring the story to life, before they decided to self publish their book through crowdfunding. ‘Introducing Teddy’ struck a chord with the public who pledged more than $20,000 on Kickstarter – double what Jessica and Dougal were hoping to raise. The project has since received international media attention and will now be published globally by independent publishing house Bloomsbury in June 2016. “What’s really nice with little kids is when you read them a story that reflects your family, you know that they’re able to identify themselves in that story,” Jessica said. Despite the book’s success, Jessica says she was terrified of showing Tina the book for the first time. “Tina has been there for me so much while I’ve been writing this book,” she explained. “I was really nervous of showing her the draft of the text the first time because I thought I want to get this right.” However, Tina revealed that she couldn’t be happier with her daughter’s work. “I just cried happy tears,” Tina said. “It was wonderful, such a wonderful thing and such a beautiful positive book. “It’s a book about difference and about accepting difference and I was so proud of her when I saw it and it’s illustration is beautiful and the story is really appealing.” Tina also believes that the book has a strong message about being proud of and accepting ones identity. “I think at some point you need to be honest with yourself and acknowledge the things that you hide or you feel shame about and just come out and be who you are and stand up and be proud,” she said.
Decriminalization of infanticide seems to be the next frontier in pro-abortion advocacy, both nationally and internationally. The Center for Reproductive Rights, a United States-based organization, and its main affiliate in El Salvador, the Agrupación Ciudadana por la Despenalización del Aborto Terapéutico, Ético y Eugenésico [Citizens’ Group for Decriminalization of Therapeutic, Ethical and Eugenic Abortion], have advocated the release of at least twenty-three women who were convicted of criminal homicide by a court of law in El Salvador after they killed their newborn children. The group of female inmates is called “the 17+” (“las 17+”) in media campaigns, an emblematic number alluding to the organizations’ defense of more than seventeen women accused and convicted for infanticide. As of early 2020, litigation has resulted in the release of at least nine convicts either on parole or commutation (pardon or clemency granted by the country’s president), and the reversal of five convictions. This makes for a total of at least fourteen released inmates, all of whom had been serving prison sentences for criminal homicide of their own biological children shortly after birth. Potential grounds for defense such as insanity, diminished mental capacity, or extreme emotional disturbance were taken into account by Salvadoran courts. In almost every instance, courts gave perpetrators the minimum sentence established for criminal homicide. The newborn children victimized in these crimes suffered unspeakable violence. Babies killed by the 17+ inmates were beaten, stabbed, strangled, and drowned in toilets and septic tanks. Their bodies were disposed of in a degrading and inhumane manner and found rotting among human waste, in plastic bags or cardboard boxes; some bodies were abandoned in fields and partially eaten away by wild animals. VIDA SV, a pro-life organization from El Salvador, has published trial court documents that contain more details about each case’s facts, photographic evidence, trial, conviction, and appeals in Salvadoran courts (discretion advised). Start your day with Public DiscourseSign up and get our daily essays sent straight to your inbox. In the case of the 17+, pro-abortion advocacy for impunity for infanticide is not openly presented as such; it is styled as a fight for decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador and Latin America. The facts of each case, corroborated by scientific and documentary evidence as well as witnesses’ testimony, all of which are known to the Center for Reproductive Rights and its affiliate, have in every instance been deliberately distorted to conceal or minimize the death of a newborn child at the hands of his or her mother. The aggravated homicide of newborn infants have been mischaracterized as “abortion,” “miscarriage” or “obstetric emergency.” Zeal for any cause, including the cause of abortion rights, does not give one a license to lie. Salvadoran criminal law does not penalize spontaneous abortion or involuntary miscarriage, that is, the involuntary death of an unborn child. Neither does it penalize obstetric emergencies. In fact, in 2007, El Salvador’s Supreme Court interpreted its Criminal Code as containing a “necessity” defense (estado de necesidad) for abortion where the mother’s life is endangered by carrying the pregnancy to term. El Salvador’s criminal statutes, like those of at least twenty-three other Latin American countries, do punish elective abortion. The law, however, does not seem to be enforced against women, since official reports indicate that no women are currently imprisoned for induced abortion in El Salvador, even in the rare event of a conviction. Pro-abortion organizations promoting “the 17+” and “Manuela” litigation are claiming infanticide convicts are women incarcerated for having abortions, miscarriages, or obstetric emergencies. In an era of “fake news,” the campaign for the release of “the 17+” women convicted of infanticide is a perfect illustration of mass dissemination of false information. Public statements against El Salvador’s ban that demand freedom for the 17+ inmates were issued by United Nations human-rights bodies and Hollywood actresses, such as Alyssa Milano, Sarah Hyland, and Padma Lakshmi. European and Canadian ambassadors broke diplomatic rules by sponsoring pro-abortion advocacy events about the 17+ women, and some of them even made appearances at trial hearings. Similarly, in November 2019, U.S. Democratic congresswomen Stephanie Howse, Merika Coleman, Cindy Polo, Raquel Teran, and Nikema Williams traveled to El Salvador and photographed themselves with thirteen inmates, condemning El Salvador for their incarceration. According to pro-abortion advocates involved in the campaign, female perpetrators of infanticide, not their children, are victims of human rights violations. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), an agency that recently lost funds from the U.S. government for pressuring Latin American pro-life countries to decriminalize abortion, held public hearings and repeatedly urged El Salvador to review the convictions of the 17+ women imprisoned for criminal homicide of their own children, and to eventually release them. The IACHR also filed suit against El Salvador before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights for the conviction of one of the women, “Manuela” (a pseudonym), convicted in 2008. The IACHR asserted that Manuela’s allegedly wrongful conviction, like those of “the 17+”, was caused by El Salvador’s full ban on voluntary abortion. It remained silent about any violations of children’s rights. The campaign against El Salvador goes beyond the infamous Virginia bill allowing the killing of abortion survivors (“post-natal abortion”), or the Dutch Groningen Protocol allowing the killing of severely disabled newborn children (neonatal euthanasia). Instead, it proposes the application of a “gender perspective” to criminal prosecution, according to which the perpetrator’s female gender would lower the criminal degree, reduce penalties, or eliminate the crime altogether for a crime against a very young child. It is unclear whether the litigation will actually lead to decriminalization of abortion or impunity for infanticide in El Salvador, which, despite its poverty and multiple political problems, has had one of the strongest pro-life legal traditions in Latin America. The litigation, however, seems already to have desensitized public opinion somewhat to the killing of unborn and newly born children. Several government officials, including a supreme court judge, have actively supported the campaign and advocated tolerance of infanticide and decriminalization of abortion. If anything, the macabre proposal to tolerate infanticide, in the name of abortion rights, has shown the world the infanticidal logic of abortion and a darker side of the international pro-abortion movement, which seems to be radicalizing to previously unimaginable lengths. The treatment of abortion and infanticide as equivalents, on the part of pro-abortion organizations involved in this litigation, is obviously meant to deceive the public; but it also seems to be based on equal disregard for the life of the unborn and the newly born child. The argument that gender alone justifies the deliberate killing of one’s own child in both situations is also very telling. It seems to confirm what pro-lifers have known all along, namely, that abortion and infanticide are not that different after all.
These days, radiators are fabulous. If you’ve got an eye for interior design, you’ve got another element to play with in the room. And because modern homes are so well insulated, you no longer have to put the radiator in the coldest part of the room – you can place it wherever you think it’ll look best (including the middle of the room if that’s what you want), or on the wall as a work of art in itself. Do the groundwork first Before you start planning your grand design, you need to consult your plumber to talk about what’s possible, i.e. where you’re planning to place your radiators and where the pipes will need to go. Modern radiators are very efficient so you’ll probably get away with smaller models than your old ones. Use our simple heat calculator to get a rough guide to the output you’ll need for each room, but always ask your plumber or heating engineer for their opinion as they’ll also take into account features such as your property’s age and other elements that might make an impact to the heat output you’ll need. If you’re planning a major renovation of your room, ask us to provide accurate pipe centre measurements for the radiator/s you’ve chosen, so you can go ahead and have your pipework installed and floor laid, ready to connect the radiators later. When you’re thinking about the height and width of your new radiators, don’t forget to think about the depth too. Radiators can be slim or chunky which will have an effect on the surrounding space. Choose the best material Radiators come in a range of different materials which makes their style more flexible and gives you a huge amount of options about the best one to match your interior: Aluminium radiators are lightweight, easy to install, are quick to heat up (though are conversely quick to cool down), and are very efficient. Cast iron radiators are popular because of their Victorian design. They take a while to heat up, but once they do, they retain the heat very well. They’re also very good at spreading the heat around the room, making them ideal for older, less well-insulated houses. Stainless steel is a material used in contemporary styles because it’s good for making different shapes as well as being very efficient. Highly polished steel is used to create mirror radiators which are becoming more and more popular. Glass is proving to be a great material for radiator design, combining colours that don’t degrade with heat or light, as well as a range of styles and finishes. There are designer radiators to match virtually any interior design idea. Once you know where you can place them and what size they’ll need to be, you can have fun choosing not only the most efficient models but also the designs you like best. Whether your scheme is contemporary, vintage, funky, quirky or jaw-droppingly amazing, your new radiator will be an integral part of the personality of the room. Visit one of our radiator showrooms in St Albans, Bristol, Leamington Spa, Brighton, Clapham or Islington to get lots of ideas about beautiful ways of adding warmth to your home.
One of life’s simplest pleasures is cultivating our surroundings with the little things that inspire us. Many of us have our own collections of special items that we consider to be exquisite or rare, and certainly of great personal interest. I have a fondness for vintage sewing tools, which I’ve written about before. My son, Brian Hart Hoffman, has a broad and remarkable collection of new and vintage coupe cocktail glasses. His passion for these glasses began several years ago, and ever since then I’ve kept an eye out for vintage coupe glasses during my antiquing travels. His collection now includes dozens of gorgeous coupes, both old and new, domestic and imported. In honor of the storied glass that has fascinated tastemakers for hundreds of years, Brian has recently published his first book, The Coupe, which is available for pre-order now. Many of the glasses I’ve given him over the years are featured in its pages. I sat down with Brian to ask a few questions about the book and about coupe collecting in general. Many of his responses could apply to any vintage glassware collection. I hope you enjoy! Phyllis: What inspired you to write The Coupe?: Brian: I have a collection of some great cocktail books on my shelf at home, and I was always turning their pages looking for recipes that can be served in coupe glasses. That’s when I realized that no one had ever written a book inspired by a specific piece of glassware – and for me, it had to be about THE COUPE! Phyllis: Do you have any advice for starting a coupe collection?: Brian: First and foremost, buy what you love! Purchase a variety of sizes and silhouettes. Coupes are available in many styles, ranging from glasses with statuesque stems to chunky cut glass. Phyllis: Where can we find them?: Brian: I’m always on the lookout at antiques stores, junk shops, flea markets, online auctions, and traditional retailers. Phyllis: What if we can’t find a complete matching set?: Brian: Don’t feel confined to using a matching set when entertaining. I like to serve cocktails in an assortment of styles! Phyllis: What if you’re not much of a drinker but you just love the look of this classic glass?: Brian: Larger coupes are great for serving elegant desserts that are easy to prepare ahead. The Coupe has a dedicated section of dessert recipes that are perfect for Coupe glasses. They range from a beautiful Rosemary Pear Sorbet to a decadent Salted Butterscotch Pudding. Phyllis: What’s the average price range for vintage glasses? Brian: There’s really no rule of thumb. Many great glasses can be scored for a few dollars or less. Set a maximum price for what you want to pay, and have fun collecting. Phyllis: Is there anything in particular we should look for when buying vintage glasses? Brian: Be sure to carefully inspect each coupe for chips and cracks, and don’t let a little dust or dirt scare you! Do you have any vintage collections?
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The Costa Brava Tour is the perfect getaway from the city. ‘Costa Brava’ is the name given to the rugged coastline that runs along the northern part of Catalonia’s Mediterranean coast. This 100-mile stretch of coast is made up of rocky coastlines, hidden coves, and quaint fishing villages. It is a place where the beauty of nature and the history and tradition of the people combine to offer visitors a glimpse into a different era and a different way of life. It’s proximity to Barcelona has long made the region popular both with locals and visitors alike. The blend of the rustic elegance, magnificent scenery and, naturally, the beaches themselves can awaken the inner artist of anyone. Optionals to include in the Costa Brava Tour We recommend extending the 5-hour tour to an 8-hour tour. Here is a list of other activities and sites we could add into your day trip in order to have an unforgettable day: - Enjoy a paella lunch by the sea. After a great walk, just imagine yourself sitting right in front of the beach, great views, relaxed while you eat a delicious paella. Isn’t that tempting? Costa Brava is one of the best places to enjoy a paella. We know the best restaurants to have the best paella you have ever tried, only using local and fresh products. The fresher the better a paella is! - Visit a fish market. For centuries the fish market was the mall of local town. So why not share in that experience? While fishing may no longer be the primary activity, you can still find great fish markets stocked daily by local fishermen. What a way to step back in the quaint traditions of yesteryear. We can even share with you helpful tips and even a traditional fish recipe. - Enjoy a Hiking Tour in Costa Brava. What better way to spend beach time than a walk along the beach? How about a walk along pristine tiny coves, stunning cliffs and into a tucked away village! With an optional stop to take a dip at some secluded beach. And do not fear, we offer a range of options. This includes a gentle shorter walk for those who just want spectacular views. It also includes challenging hikes that take you to places otherwise inaccessible. All with your driver waiting for you at the end!
Tragic story behind Sheffield's famous Park Hill "I love you" graffiti bridge revealed The lover's plea was scrawled high above the city in 2001 - and now the heartbreaking story behind the infamous graffiti has been uncovered. The daubed message, which now forms part of an art installation at the redeveloped Park Hill flats overlooking the city, was originally written in 2001. The "I Love You Will U Marry Me" message has now been immortalised in neon by developers Urban Splash - although the full message actually read "Clare Middleton I Love You Will U Marry Me." A man called Jason, who has not been named in full, has come forward to claim writing the message in April 2001. He had been dating Clare for over a year before making the very public show of proposing to her, despite being scared of heights and planned to show her the artwork from the Roxy nightclub, then the Odeon cinema, opposite. "I took her there, she thought she was going to see a film and I said 'I've got something to show you' and I told her to look up and she read it," he said. "She said 'yeh'. She thought I was mad." However, events did not end up running smoothly and the pair did not marry, splitting up three months later. Ms Middleton, who has since died of cancer, was going to marry Jason, according to her mother. "At the time she was in love with him," she said. "But things went wrong. She did get married in the end but not to Jason. "He was obsessed. He used to follow her around town saying, Clare will you marry me, she kept saying 'no'. In 2010, writer Frances Byrnes decided to investigate the graffiti and asked film-maker Penny Woolcock to join forces and work on a documentary for Radio 4. The Star issued an appeal for people with information to come forward and gradually the pair were able to piece together the story. Wrote Frances: "We met Jackie, Clare’s half-sister. She says Clare loved the proposal, “Best thing anyone’s ever done for her.” Clare was living alone with her two boys, a toddler and a baby, when she met Jason." The story reveals that Clare had problems with drugs and social services over her children and flitted from romance to romance attracting "bad boys." It also reveals that Jason was abused in children’s homes, both physically and sexually and his own children were taken into care. The report added: "Jackie was clubbing with Clare one night when a friend came and said, “Your Clare’s doubled over.” Jackie found her in pain and bleeding. It was cancer." She died in 2007. Added Frances: "The whole city sees the bridge when we look up. It lives with us in myriad ways. Travellers see it, glowing blue at night behind the railway station. Young people see a love story. To Jackie, “It’s bittersweet. Clare was proud of the bridge to the day she passed away, but to me it’s a ghost that will live on the skyline of Sheffield for ever.”
Semi finals of the Club Fours were played on Tuesday 6th September. Two close matches led to the following two teams making the finals: Vicki's team of Pat Black, Joyce Gordon, Di McBryde & Vicki Bartrop Judy's team of Sue Byrne, Jen Cox, Judy Lonsdale & Judy Milton The final was played on Thursday 8th September. Vicki's team all played brilliantly and certainly deserved their win. There was only one small hiccup when the opponents got a "5" and scores drew even. Ultimately, it was a convincing win to Vicki's team. It was an excellent game!
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“Buyers can bid on prospects and broodmares by some of the leading stallions in the performance and Barrel Racing industries in the Utah State University Annual Production Sale,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC that is providing the bidding platform for the auction. Prospects for Reining, Cow Horse, Cutting and Ranch events are sired by Hickory Holly Time, HF Mobster, WR This Cats Smart, CD Lights, Sixes Pick, Renoboom and Justa Cowboy Drifter. The horses include some horses that have been started under saddle in the USU Equine program and very well bred yearlings. Barrel Racing enthusiasts will find an outstanding 3 in 1 broodmare package in the auction. It is Ms Jessie Perry, a daughter of a Leading Racing sire, Mr Jess Perry. She sells with a filly at side by a Leading Barrel Racing sire, Streak Of Fling, and is bred to the popular Barrel Racing stallion, Slick By Design. Two performance broodmares are offered. Micro Chic is a daughter of Hall Of Fame Reining and Cow Horse sire, Smart Chic Olena, that sells bred to the top Cutting sire, Dual Smart Rey. Unos Surprise is a daughter of notable Reining sire, Jerry Lees Surprise, that is bred to RS Lights Are On, a son of Lenas Wright On. BIDDING OPENS on Saturday morning, April 21 and the first horse will close on Tuesday, April 24, beginning at 7:00 PM MOUNTAIN time. To View the Internet Auction Catalog go to: https://internethorseauctions.com/auction.php?aucid=287 Bidders can view information on the horses, view the Terms and Conditions for the auction, find links to the Utah State University Equine program website and get contact information for University staff. Radiographs are available, on request, for the prospects. More information including Black Type pedigrees can be found on the Utah State University Equine program website: https://advs.usu.edu/equine/horse-sale/sale-horses To obtain more information about bidding on horses in the Utah State University Annual Production Sale contact Professional Horse Services, LLC, by email [email protected] call 855-272-3905. You can alsogo to https://prohorseservices.com/
BREAKING: NFF Says Austin Eguavoen Is Not Super Eagles New Head Coach—-The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the purported appointment of former Nigeria international, Austin Eguavoen, as an interim manager of the Super Eagles after Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro stepped down at the weekend as ‘a joke taken too far’. Though Eguavoen has been the NFF’s Technical Director since 2020, he was appointed the Super Eagles manager on an interim basis for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, following the departure of German coach Gernot Rohr. He later returned to his Technical Director’s job after the Super Eagles crashed out of the AFCON 2021 following an agonising defeat to Tunisia in the round of sixteen. Following the exit of Peseiro at the weekend, there has been overflowing news in a section of the main media and social media that Eguavoen has been mandated by the NFF to step in as the interim manager of the Super Eagles. While Enyimba International coach, Finidi George, who was Peseiro’s assistant to the recently concluded AFCON in Cote d’Ivore, will serve as Eguavoen’s assistant until the NFF names a substantive manager for the Super Eagles ahead of upcoming international engagements, including the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup double-header against South Africa in June 2024. But a decent source at the NFF yesterday dismissed with a wave of the hand the purported Eguavoen’s link to the Super Eagles job, adding that the former national team captain is not even being considered to take over on an interim basis. “There’s nothing for Eguavoen as far as I know, and, in fact, nobody ever mentioned him in any capacity for the Super Eagles,” the source said, adding that those thrusting Eguavoen forward for the job are only jokers. “I think those guys are just joking. Nobody has mentioned Eguavoen as Super Eagles’ interim manager.” Incidentally, some callers on the Lagos-based Sports radio station, Brila FM, have kicked against the possible return of Eguavoen as the Super Eagles manager; they described him as a misfit for what is regarded as one of the most high profile coaching jobs in the world. “Please, tell the Nigeria Football Federation not to appoint Eguavoen as Super Eagles coach; we no go to the World Cup again because that Baba don’t know anything o. He is not a better coach o and we no go gree NFF o,” an angry caller said yesterday. Another said:“ Who did this to Nigeria? Has Eguavoen forced himself upon us? I think we have to blame the NFF, who don’t know what they are doing. The NFF has not come out with any categorical statement after Peseiro ‘s contract expired. I think it’s the prerogative of Eguavoen to step in as an interim coach since he’s the Technical Director of the NFF, but all we want now is for the NFF to do the right thing.”
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Hydrogen fuel company ULEMCo has completed its first hydrogen dual-fuel conversion in which hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is used on the vehicle rather than diesel, opening the possibility for carbon-negative transport. The conversion of the truck – a waste collection vehicle run by Keenan Recyling – shows that hydrogen dual-fuel can work with diesel or HVO, giving the opportunity to address both direct tailpipe CO2 emission reduction from the hydrogen – typically 30% – along with the use of a sustainable fuel that can avoid up to 90% of net CO2 emissions. HVO is an alternative to regular diesel and is produced from waste material such as recycled vegetable oil. It can be sustainable if it is produced from a waste-derived feedstock that does not contribute to deforestation. Combining this with hydrogen, which is a zero-carbon fuel, it opens the possibility of negative carbon solutions. The waste truck will go into operation at the end of this month in Aberdeen where there is an existing hydrogen refuelling infrastructure supplied by electrolytic production, which produces ‘green’ hydrogen, and is the most sustainable method of production. “Hydrogen is recognised as an important part of the solution to decarbonise the UK economy in the transport and construction sectors where electrification is difficult to achieve”, said Amanda Lyne, managing director of ULEMCo. “We are looking forward to seeing yet another customer make use of hydrogen in a real-world application, and actually save significant carbon emissions now”. Grant Keenan, managing director at Keenan Recycling, added: “We believe this is the first HVO/hydrogen dual-fuel truck operating in the UK. Following the Aberdeen trial, we plan to include hydrogen increasingly in our transport road map.”
Joi, Octombrie 31, 2019 In early 2019 the Email Administrators Control Panel introduced an improved Multi-Factor Authentication experience. It’s easier than ever to set up MFA on your and your administrator login and doing so will greatly reduce the chance of compromise. If you do not want to enter a code on every login, you can remember your device, and you won't even know the extra layer of protection is there. We take protecting our platform and your email accounts very seriously. Thexyz will start requiring a form of MFA in the first quarter of 2020. If you do not want to use SMS, we have a TOTP option. We recommend Authy, a free authenticator that you can use from any device, including your desktop, laptop, or mobile phone. You can also use it across multiple devices for the same account. For help enabling 2FA and MFA to secure your logins, please see our guide on enabling two-factor authentication.
ACORD Corp., an insurance data standards group, says it has data supporting the idea that life insurers that try to do something new with technology tend to offer shareholders better value than life insurers that simply try to use technology to run their companies better. ACORD tried to measure the impact of five different technology strategies by developing a “total shareholder return ” index, then looking to see how the insurers with each type of strategy did. The life insurers with ah “ Innovation” tech strategy did the best: They had a total shareholder return index of 137.1. The life insurers with an “Operational Excellence” tech strategy had a total shareholder return index of just 45. (Related: ACORD Sets Benefits Enrollment Standard) Insurers that used technology mainly to increase “Customer Intimacy” had a shareholder return index of 95.6, and companies that chose a “Product Leadership” strategy had a shareholder return index of 54.2. Insurers with a mixed strategy had a shareholder return index of 106.3. Nuts and Bolts
Moving into a property that is a blank canvas can be jarring at first, but the journey to making the home your own will be a joy. Before you get stuck in, follow this guide to decorating new build homes to avoid potential pitfalls and enhance your interior design decisions. Analyse the property When you are choosing your new build home, analyse the property. Look at the layout to assess the size of the rooms and identify any in-built storage. This will help to inform your decisions when you come to decorate and furnish the house further down the line. Some new build property developers allow buyers to personalise their fittings and fixtures. This might include the countertop materials, the shape of your sinks, and the colour of your carpets. Let the house settle Once you have moved in, let the house settle before you start decorating. The drying out process for new build homes can take up to a year as there is emulsion paint sitting on top of fresh plaster. During this time, minor shrinkage may occur which causes small cracks to appear in the walls. It is therefore best to wait twelve months before applying wallpaper or paint. The same is true of new woodwork. This will absorb a lot of paint and stain if not totally dry. Figure out your style The secret to good interior design is to have consistency across all of your spaces. This means that you need to figure out your style before you start decorating each room. Browse different interior design options online to get an idea of what you like and dislike. For example, are you drawn to the clean lines of minimalism, the rawness of industrial architecture, or the rich colours and varied textiles of bohemian style? Once you have identified your key preferences, make sure that these act as the foundations for your decoration in each room of the property. Choose the furniture The main focus of any room is the furniture. This means that it should be prioritised when you decorate your house. Beds are the most important consideration. Think about the size and height of the base and the comfort and coolness of the mattress. Underbed storage options may prove useful, especially in children’s bedrooms. Other key pieces of furniture include sofas and armchairs and a dining table set or breakfast stools for the bar. If you will be working from home, don’t forget to include a desk and suitable chair. Develop your lighting Lighting is one of the most important elements of home design. This is because it has the power to influence the eye and set a specific mood. Use these ideas for lighting in every room of the house to take your interiors to the next level. Upgrading the lighting in your living area is particularly important to ensure warmth and cosiness, especially in the winter months. This will involve adding lamps which create a soft glow and add more depth and dimension to the space. You could also make overhead lighting dimmable rather than leaving it as a one-size-fits-all solution.© Copyright 2023 Antonia, All rights Reserved. Written For: Tidylife
On September 21, 2018, Magento released the beta version of Magento 2.3.0 with the promise of delivering more “engaging and innovative shopping experiences” than its previous versions. From the official Magento 2.3.0 beta release note, we can see there are numerous bug fixes and new functionalities, but the most outstanding ones that we have waited for a long are PWA studio, Multi-source inventory, Page Builder, Magento Payments, and Magento Sales & Ad Channels. Let’s discover now! Magento 2 Progressive Web App (PWA) Studio One of the most impressive things on Magento 2.3.0 is the presence of PWA Studio. This is a powerful combination of tools to facilitate the process of developing, deploying, and maintaining the latest technology – Progressive Web Application. As you might know, there has been a significant increase in the number of customers using their smartphones or tablets for online shopping. However, the conversion rates from those accesses are lower than from the traditional method of shopping on desktops or laptops. The reason for this contradiction is that most e-commerce stores cannot provide a good shopping experience on mobile browsers. Fortunately, now we have PWA to deal with that. By delivering an amazing app-like experience for the purchasers, PWA can make a huge improvement in mobile performance and help to boost conversion rates and customer satisfaction as a result. Moreover, PWA comes packed with a lot of useful features such as push notification, fast page load, offline mode, add to the home screen, and so on. Find more about PWA’s specialties here. Apart from it, in order to use the tools provided by the Magento PWA Studio, you need to have knowledge about service worker, GraphQL, application shell, component data binding, CSS modules, client state, reducers, and actions, loading and offline states, container extensibility, root components and routing, critical path, and performance patterns. Magento 2 Multi-source Inventory (MSI) The second big functionality of Magento 2.3.0 is MSI, which gives the store owners an ability to effectively manage their physical inventory regardless of the different locations (sources) – directly from the website admin panel. To be more specific: - Merchants can assign their products to various sources, and then, track inventory at every location as well as check quantity by source. - Those sources can be grouped into stocks so as to create inventory pools defined for several sites. - There is an API for source operations, allowing the managers to customize inventory actions or automatically carry out similar actions on the third-party order management system. - The admin can set priority rules for all locations and control the inventory sources in an automated way. - Eventually, MSI contributes to enhancing conversion rates by saving inventory reservations for high-performing checkouts. Magento 2 Page Builder It is true to say that most Magento store owners don’t have a technical background so it’s hard for them when producing new content on the website without the help of developers. That’s why Magento has added the Page Builder function on Magento 2.3.0. Thanks to the associated drag-and-drop editing tools and the intuitive interface, the merchants now can be able to prepare their content at ease and review it carefully before publishing. In addition, the Page Builder allows the admin to create complicated content and leverage APIs to render content across multiple third-party platforms. Magento 2 Payments Payment and Checkout is the most fundamental process of a Magento e-commerce store. Owing to Magento Payments, the stores can raise their conversion rates and streamline the payment operations by: - Integrating Braintree, PayPal, and Signifyd fraud protection technologies to streamline the payments and risk management process. - Providing an array of payment methods, both local and regional ones. - Automatically synchronizing payments and order details on Magento backend - Making the processed volumes, payment balance transparent, and making a report on transaction details. - Magento 2 Sales & Advertising Channels It’s worth noting that Magento Payments will be available in the first quarter of 2019. Building customer trust is key to the success of Magento stores. Hence, Magento offers Two-factor Authentication (2FA) and Google ReCaptcha, which will help to minimize the threats of stolen admin passwords and attacks by bots. The Two-factor authentication allows the admin to apply varied authentication methods besides using just a username and password. At the same time, Google ReCaptcha will restraint the number of bot invasions, for example, fake registration and hacked passwords. Should We Upgrade To Magento 2.3.0? Yes, why not. But now you had better wait for the official release of Magento 2.3.0 rather than use its unstable beta version. Until that, there will be a lot of bugs and issues reported by the Magento community so let’s wait.
In March, as schools were closing to slow the spread of COVID-19, a new website was launched called Eldera. Eldera was designed to help people make connections even while practicing social distancing. It pairs kids with adults 60 and over for tutoring and conversation. “We’re building what we call a virtual village,” Dana Griffin, one of Eldera’s founders, told TIME for Kids. “Each and every connection brings so much joy to the kids and to the elders.” To learn more about Eldera, TFK Kid Reporter Nora Wilson-Hartgrove registered for the service and did a session. She writes about her experience below. As of May 4, 72% of students around the world were out of school because of COVID-19. That means many of us are dealing with remote learning, and that we probably have some extra time on our hands. Eldera is a new service offering help during this difficult time. The website matches kids with elders. These volunteers are 60 years old and over. Once a kid and an elder have been paired, Eldera brings them together over Zoom. It gives them a chance to connect. Kids can choose to be tutored in math or reading, to have the elder tell them stories, or just to have a conversation. With my dad’s help, I signed up so I could learn firsthand about Eldera and write about it for TIME for Kids. The first step is to ask a parent to register with their name and email address. Then Eldera asks your parent some questions about what you’re interested in and when you’re available. Before long, your parent gets an email telling her or him about the elder you’ve been matched with. All the elders are vetted by Eldera to make sure the process is safe. Then the Eldera team schedules your first session and sends a link to a virtual meeting room. When I met my elder partner, Jackie, we had a great time. She told me two stories, and we had a nice conversation. We talked about how stories can seem silly and distracting. But they can also remind us of how people have made it through hard times in the past. I would recommend Eldera to kids and adults who love to interact with people and need something to look forward to right now. It’s a fun way to interact with new people. After six weeks at home, Eldera was like a quarantine escape for me! We asked our team of TFK Kid Reporters for their perspective on the coronavirus pandemic. Here, TFK Kid Reporter Nora Wilson-Hartgrove, from Durham, North Carolina, shares her thoughts. I live in a hospitality house, where people used to come and…
‘It’s a calling’, says officer who put 31 rapists behind bars Sgt Nombi Peter resonates with victims of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and always goes beyond the call of duty to catch rapists. Peter is a detective attached to the Mangaung family violence, child protection and sexual offences (FCS) unit in the Free State. She also forms part of the Mangaung district serial rape task team. Peter joined Mangaung FCS in 2018. “Being an FCS investigator is my calling. I go beyond my desk and office hours to catch rapists,” she said. Her childhood dream of becoming a police officer came true when she was enlisted in the service 14 years ago as a student constable. She holds a degree in forensic investigation (2022), a diploma in policing (2016) and has completed internal courses. Her investigations have to date led to five life terms and 305 years in prison for 31 rapists. Recent career highlights include the sentencing of a 28-year-old rapist to 20 years’ imprisonment by the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court in October for raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused was found guilty of rape, kidnapping and assault . He attacked the victim in Phase Six informal settlement in Mangaung in March 2021 and forcefully dragged her into his shack where he repeatedly raped her until he let her go the next day. The rapist threatened the victim by saying he would kill her if she disclosed the incident to anyone. Police were alerted a month later when the victim fell ill at school and it was discovered she was pregnant and told her mother what had happened. Peter, who was assigned the case, commenced with her investigation and the rapist was arrested that same day and appeared before court where he was granted bail. However, the rapist, a Lesotho national, contravened his bail conditions and failed to appear in court. Through information Peter rearrested the rapist in Phomolong earlier this year and he remained in custody until he was sentenced. Together with her team, Peter conducts campaigns within the communities they serve to create awareness on topics including domestic violence, types of abuse, how to apply for a protection order and what to do when you are a rape victim. “I urge community members to report crime to their nearest police station for investigations to start immediately.” Would you like to comment on this article? Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
'The DA needs to decide whether that's a fight it wants or not': Mmusi Maimane “I am going to continue the fight that I have put forward and the DA needs to decide whether that's a fight it wants or not.” These are the words of DA leader Mmusi Maimane, who has called for investigations into allegations about his house in Cape Town and a luxury car that was reportedly donated by former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. On Sunday, Rapport newspaper alleged that he received a Toyota Fortuner from Jooste. However, Maimane denied the allegation, saying it was a “smear campaign” against him. The smear campaign continues. These are gutless individuals who will not be named and instead spread lies about me and my family.— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) September 29, 2019 I have always sought to build a South Africa for All. I remain committed to that vision, regardless of how uncomfortable it may make others feel. Speaking on eNCA, he dismissed both claims, saying he will continue fighting to prove his innocence. “The political fight in this country is way, way, way too important. It can never be surrendered to a few people. “We must always continue ... in the country when people oppose you, they can use whatever means and they can run whatever campaign, but it is too important a struggle to surrender ... I will continue to fight for it.” DA acting federal chair Thomas Walters told Business Day on Tuesday that the party's internal finance committee, tasked with the probe, will do a fact check regarding Maimane's resources and if there is anything to report, it will go to the party’s federal executive. Walters said he feels the allegations come from “anonymous leaks” aimed at painting a particular picture of Maimane, adding that getting facts is the best way to handle the situation. Listen to the latest episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly Will the DA’s identity crisis dethrone Maimane?
The first picture appears to be similar to a 25%. Front of house? The second picture with 2 shades pulled down should get 25%, especially if facing West. The third picture should get 45%. The compromise is lesser privacy, while providing greater incoming light (already shaded from patio overhead). Small samples provided by the dealer don't give you a good sense of what the film will look like once installed. There is too much light streaming in around the sample (when taped to the glass), making the film look darker than what it will look like installed. The best and most accurate way to see what it will look like, viewing out, is to use the sample as quasi-sunglasses by wrapping it around your face and eyes (to the point of no light leaking in). Now, look toward the window(s). Viola`, there's your tinted view. As to the tax benefit, do check with a pro tax person just in case they no longer have that program. I've been retired for almost a decade now. Wow thank you for the comment about the tax advantage. I'll definitely have this noted for my taxes. And thank you for the recommendation for Madico Optivision. For $47 more, I would not mind going with them after what you said. On that Madico proposal, I've been going back and forth about the Front Bedroom. These windows NEED to have a mirror like finish and I'm between the 25 and 35. The 25 is definitely very mirrorlike, but I'm afraid it might be too much for a set of windows facing the street, so possibly the 35 would be better? What are your thoughts? Attaching a picture of the front windows that currently have this Kespen tint I bought off Amazon. Which of the 25 or 35 would be closest to this finish? I'm okay with doing 25 on the Master Bedroom though since it's in the back of the house and facing West. I don't have any neighbors directly behind me due to it being a greenspace where a pipeline runs underground. I've had the samples up and keep going back to look at them, but it's sometimes hard to tell. I don't have a sample of the 45 for the living room, but I think that's as high as it goes, so I'm fine with 45 to allow max amount of natural light through. A simple google ask tells you it residential installs of film are not taxable; labor and material. If they are collecting tax, they're in for a world of hurt, if discovered. There's also this: For solar films, the tax advantages are even greater. The US Department of Energy allows you to claim up to 30% of the cost, including installation fees. You may want to ask your tax prep person about this. My choice of the three films for the home would be Madico. Why? They've had a solid product for as long as my career goes back. They are also one of the founders of the window film industry (mid to late 50's last century, along with 3M and LLumar), whereby the other two came along years later; SolarGard then Suntek, respectively. I used to sell SolarGard and got away from them when they had a rash of failures in the late 80's, moving to LLumar/Vista. Suntek is owned by Eastman Chemical, who also owns many other brands and is known for producing components other brands will buy and use. Suntek was bought by Eastman about ten years ago to work as an entry level product (lower cost product) in comparison to their LLumar, Vista, Huper Optiks, V-kool brands for residential/commercial glass. Eastman Chem is the fifth generation owner of the film plant in Henry Co. Virginia. Thanks. I am slightly leaning towards the Suntek now due to the installer dropping the price a bit for me. He's willing to do $1,365 plus tax. Or if I pay cash, then tax will be excluded. Slate and Optivision installer says there's no sales tax because "Residential is non-taxable in Texas because the film is considered a home improvement" Like with most things- Pick your favorite most experienced installer and go with his/her recommendation. An excellent installer is more important than splitting hairs over specific film 👍 However, in the same breath, I will tell you I am only familiar with one of those films (so I am not 100% sure if the three are equal enough for that analogy), the SunTek SYDS. We used SunTek for nearly a decade. I liked the SYDS film a lot, used it often, never had a single complaint or failure to this day. I personally have not one bad word to say about SYDS. Does anyone have any issues or complaints regarding these tints? Which one is better? I've gotten quotes from different installers for the same amount of panes and price is roughly the same. I'm in Houston, TX. Mixed reviews about Suntek is throwing me off, but many people in my neighborhood as well as our surrounding area have used this installer. A neighbor showed me pics of her recent install and it didn't look bad. The installer quoting Solar Gard and Madico is part of a larger national chain, so they have access to a lot of different films. 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Tiny Revolutions №30: Trust the Process eaters of the snacks FTW 🍟🍿🥜 Hi, I’m Sara, and this is Tiny Revolutions, a weekly dispatch of personal writing and links about the art of becoming who you are. Reply anytime, I love to hear from you. David Wojnarowicz, Untitled, 1988-1989 After I wrote last week’s missive about how I found my life’s work, which was kind of a cathartic experience, a funny thing happened: I freaked out. I had that initial great feeling that comes after you finally get something off your chest, and then Monday morning, this was me: It’s not surprising in hindsight. I said something out loud that I’d only ever thought before. Which means I’d made it real. I’m still moving through it, but suffice it to say last week was not my most productive week. So what did I do? Well, a lot of nothing, to be honest. I slowed it down, way down. Took some walks, wrote in my journal, listened to music, tried to appreciate where I was. Took my own advice and did my best to just be. Which is incredibly difficult, of course. Especially during those times when you need it the most — when you feel like you need to have all the answers so you can get going goddamn it. So all that is to say that I don’t have much to say to you this week beyond this: trust the process. Here are some things I found worth sharing this week. “The researchers found that the presence of talented storytellers was associated with greater cooperation amongst tribe members. Storytelling seemed to set expectations of how everybody was supposed to act, which resulted in more cooperation.” “The researchers did something clever: they asked tribe members who they’d most like to live with. Those viewed as skilled storytellers were twice as likely to be nominated than their less-skilled counterparts. Storytelling ability was more predictive than fishing & hunting skills, medicinal knowledge, and reputation & status.” Ha! This is extra hilarious to me because the most widely-read thing I’ve ever published was an essay on Salon.com about productivity and burnout. Here’s me talking about identifying with my mom, an excellent storyteller from a family of excellent storytellers: “I sometimes wonder how her people survived evolution. I don't wonder this about my father. He comes from tough, wiry and determined folk. They are survivors. Hunters and gatherers. But my mother's lot is sedentary. She and her siblings enjoy sitting around my grandmother's living room in Kentucky, eating potato chips and telling stories, happy to be near each other and jawing away a few hours. These are round people. People who know their baked goods. What role could these people have filled in a primitive society? Eaters of the snacks? Reluctant doers of the laundry? Let's say they served as the bards, people who kept the oral traditions alive and provided levity necessary to keep their fellow humans going when times were tough. Which makes it even more remarkable that they made it to 2011. They couldn't rustle up a meal in a barren forest; they had to play the emotional cards necessary to live off the people who did.” Looks like Stew found the answer. Thank you, Stew! (By the way, Stew writes a great newsletter for “ambitious, curious” people that I highly recommend. You can subscribe here.) Something to think about: This reminded me of a great quote from Andrew Carnegie: “As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.” Perhaps humans aren’t the only beings who get sick of themselves? A Tiny Assignment Surprise! In keeping with this issue’s theme, there’s no homework this week. In the words of the great Wooderson, just keep L-I-V-I-N. p.s. Share this with someone who’ll appreciate it! That helps me a lot.
For couples who have just a few days to enjoy the long-awaited honeymoon trip and are looking for a romantic beach destination in Brazil, we have to recommend the charming Paraty. A charming colonial town in Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by the lush Atlantic Forest and a crystalline emerald green sea, which create an indescribable setting. The delicious tropical climate of Paraty and the intimate retreats, give light to a super romantic atmosphere, for an unforgettable honeymoon trip. It is an excellent travel option for those who reside in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, as the arrival by car is smooth, as the road bordering the sea is an omen of the wonderful surprise to be found. The charming Paraty exudes pure Brazilian colonial history. Its original streets, covered with irregular stones, bear witness to times gone by, with an intoxicating sequence of white facades with doors and windows colored in a yellow, red, green and turquoise watercolor. Considered a National Historic Landmark, the city of Paraty still preserves its natural and architectural charms from the 18th and 19th centuries. Paraty is known for its beauty – in its area are the Serra da Bocaina National Park, the Environmental Protection Area Cairuçú. The city was founded in 1667 around the Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, its patron saint. Its charming and preserved historic center is considered by UNESCO as the “most harmonious colonial architectural ensemble” in Brazil and considered a National Heritage listed by IPHAN. The buildings of its mansions and churches reflect a style of the period and the Masonic symbols that adorn its walls take us on a journey through time. Its streets are protected by chains that prevent the passage of cars, preserving even more the colonial charm. The city center is full of attractions for shopping, accommodation, art galleries, restaurants and a lot of culture with the busy events and festivals that have already become part of Paraty’s life. FLIP (Paraty International Literary Festival) is the most anticipated and famous of them. But it is always good to keep an eye on the city’s calendar, which still receives the Foco (International Photography Festival) in September; the Bourbon (International Jazz Festival), in May; the Mimo – in October; the sacred Feast of the Divine, between May and June; and, in February, a traditional carnival. Its paradisiacal beaches and islands are far away and the best way to visit them is by boat or car. The highlights are: Praia Vermelha, Ilha Comprida, Praia da Lula, Ilha do Pelado, Praia Grande de Cajaíba, Saco do Mamanguá, Pouso da Cajaíba Beach, Martim de Sá, Ponta Negra, Antigos and Antiguinhos, Ilha do Araújo, Ilha dos Meros, Prainha, Jabaquara, São Gonçalo, Barra do Corumbê, Batanguera and many others. Pousada do Sandi The inn is located in a listed building, with 18th century architecture. Here the modern and the colonial mix with a lot of elegance. In their apartments or in common areas, the couple will find spaces created to feel happy! The owner, Sandra Foz, is responsible for every detail that is in the inn. She opted for a tropical decor, with works by local artists, along with a cinematic decor (due to the family’s connection with this branch), with cinema memorabilia, including a beautiful 35mm projector, original handwritten letters from Rita Hayworth to Jack Warner and Alfred Hitchcock memorabilia, as well as classic posters, which you can see around the inn. Undoubtedly, the decor is one of the great differentials of Sandi Inn! The rooms are approximately 15m² (Standard) to 48m² (Suite). All rooms have air conditioning, king size bed (double room), 100% cotton Trousseau sheets – 300 threads and Goose Down pillows – pillow menu in the Suites. The inn offers: private parking, outdoor garden, high-end restaurant, Captain’s bar (English Pub), dry and steam sauna, gym and a modern spa with various types of treatment. Come and experience a tropical dream! In the quietest part of the historic center of Paraty, in front of the port pier, Turquoise House was conceived as a true guest house. There are only nine suites, which guarantees an intimate atmosphere. Inaugurated in 2008, it occupies a restored mansion that faithfully recreates the facade of the historic 18th century townhouse. Wide windows and balconies bring into the house the scenarios that make Paraty one of the most charming cities in Brazil. In addition to the typical charm of the period’s architecture, all the comforts of contemporary hospitality are added, such as Egyptian cotton sheets and wi-fi internet in all spaces, as well as treats that are the face of Casa Turquesa, such as the customized Havaianas that all lovers receive as a gift – to feel even more comfortable, upon arrival. Warm colors and natural materials such as wood and stone bring warmth to the spaces of Casa Turquesa. The inn includes a large living room, a boutique and a library – with a fireplace to warm the atmosphere on the coldest days. Outside, the patio is surrounded by a green garden dotted with orchids, and brings together the swimming pool with hydromassage, a bar, and a graceful gazebo perfect for having a drink or having a massage. With attentive staff and personalized service, Casa Turquesa is ideal for a unique experience of true luxury: the guarantee of a honeymoon free from any worries. The welcoming and refined atmosphere of Literary Inn – Paraty is perfect for romance. Located in the historic center of the city, surrounded by cultural wealth and natural exuberance, Pousada Literária occupies a colonial house that has been completely restored. The Inn was designed by the Jacobsen Arquitetura office, to be an environment that reflects the Paraty tradition in the arts and culture and offer all the refinement and comfort to the couple. The 23 accommodations are spacious and cozy, offering high quality cotton towels and bathrobes, Natura amenities, as well as 600 thread count sheets. The Master Suites also offer two rooms and a bathtub with hydromassage. The service is impeccable. And the Inn also offers a private pool, reading room, lounge and there are also bikes available to stroll around and a schooner Maria Panela, exclusive for the guests of the inn. For couples who do not dispense with nightlife, the inn allows them to sleep without a time to wake up … this is because breakfast can be served at any time … everything so that the couple does not have to leave the bed so soon!
San Pablo de Buceite Apartment For Sale. This 3 bed, 1 bath apartment has never been lived in. Bought as an investment at the height of the property market. The owners are now divesting and offering it for far less than they paid. There is a lift and also a staircase leading to this second floor property. The front is west facing – onto the street. Consists of all exterior rooms – except the bathroom. The sitting – dining room is large, sunny and bright and the 3 bedrooms are doubles. Neither the bathroom nor kitchen has any fixtures or fittings. There are preinstalled air conditioning vents throughout. Brand new property, never lived in. New properties attract 10% Property Tax. Resales only 8%, so you save 2% tax but will be the first to live there. In addition, there is an underground parking place, N0. 18, measuring 26 m2 of which 14.5 m2 is usable. IBI is approximately 200€ per annum and the Community of Owners fees approximately 310€ per annum. Location San Pablo de Buceite This is a small, friendly village where mainly Spanish is spoken. Nestled between Gaucin and Jimena de la Frontera. A typical white village of relatively modern creation – stemming back to the last half of twentieth century. Each Christmas the villagers recycle plastic bottles and create a christmas tree and decorations that looks lovely and attempts to make something positive from the plastic crisis. The property is ideally located within walking distance of everything from health centre and pharmacy to supermarket and primary school for family and near cafes and bars for socialising. The church is also within walking distance.
Many of us take pride in having a green, healthy lawn in front or in back of our house. But keeping the grass greener on your side of the fence takes a lot of work and know-how. Over the years, our experts have written a number of lawn care articles on Tom's Guide, and we've gathered them all here in one place to make it easier to find the help you're looking for. Our how-tos and tips cover everything from knowing the right time to plant grass seed — and the right type of seed to use — to watering your lawn efficiently, mowing to get the best results and how to get rid of weeds without resorting to harsh chemicals. 7 of the best grass types to grow — and which to get Want to know which grass type to grow? Here, we cover 7 of the best options, including warm-season grasses, cool-season grasses and ... Grass seed vs sod — what's best for your lawn? Is it better to plant grass seed or lay sod? Here, we break down the pros and cons of each. 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Here, we cover what you need to do step-by-step to get your grass looking thick and full. 5 ways to get rid of moss in your lawn and keep it green If your lush lawn has unsightly moss growing in it, here’s how to get rid of moss in just five easy ways. 7 ways to revive a dried lawn and make it green again Here' s how to revive a dried lawn and turn your brown grass green again How to aerate a lawn and when you should do it Want to know how to aerate a lawn? Here, we cover what you need to do and when you need to do it to get the best grass possible. How to make your grass greener in 8 easy steps Want to know how to make grass greener? It’s a simple process and here we take you through what to do step-by-step. How to dethatch a lawn for healthier grass Want to know how to dethatch a lawn? Here, we take you through what you need to do and when you need to do it. Bug and weed removal How to get rid of lawn grubs for a pest-free backyard If nasty grubs have taken over your backyard, here’s how to get rid of lawn grubs once and for all. How to get rid of dandelions without ruining your lawn If you want to know how to get rid of dandelions, here's how to banish these pesky plants once and for all. 7 ways to kill weeds naturally — no chemicals required Here’s how you can kill weeds in your lawn and yard without chemicals How to get rid of crabgrass without damaging your lawn Knowing how to get rid of crabgrass can keep your lawn looking neat and tidy. Here, we breakdown how to deal with this weed. 7 ways to get rid of mushrooms in your yard Don’t let fungi ruin your landscaped lawn; use these easy ways to get rid of mushrooms in your yard. 9 things to consider before using pesticide in your yard Pesticides should be handled with great care. Here are nine things to consider before using it. How much should you water your lawn to keep it green Find out how much should you water your lawn for greener results 7 mistakes to avoid when you water your lawn Make any one of these mistakes when watering your lawn, and you could be doing your yard more harm than good. 7 signs you're overwatering your yard Are you guilty of overwatering your yard? Here are seven signs that your grass is drowning. How to fix a waterlogged lawn for a healthy yard If you’ve ever wondered how to fix a waterlogged lawn, follow these top tips to help your garden thrive. How often should you fertilize your lawn and when to do it How often should you fertilize your lawn for the best results? Here's the answer 5 mistakes you make when applying fertilizer to your yard Are you guilty of making any of these mistakes when applying fertilizer? How to put lime on your lawn and when to do it If you want greener grass all year round, here’s how to put lime on your lawn for the best-looking backyard. Mowing the lawn tips How often should you mow the lawn? We asked the experts The general rule of thumb is to never cut more than one-third the height of the grass, and it's better for the health of a lawn to leave grass a ... 7 lawnmower mistakes you're probably making right now If you want to spruce up your lawn, make sure you don’t make any of these common lawnmower mistakes. How to stripe your lawn and make it look bigger If you’ve always wanted a striped lawn, follow these three steps and have the best backyard in the neighborhood. No Mow May — 7 reasons to stop mowing your lawn Want to know more about No Mow May? We look into the benefits of letting your grass grow, and why it’s important. 9 ways to get the most out of your lawn mower Want to get more out of your lawn mower? We’ve pulled together nine tips and tricks to improve your lawn mower’s performance. 7 signs that you're cutting your grass too short Many of us are guilty of cutting our grass too short. Here’s how you can tell and why you should stop. 9 ways you can reuse grass clippings after mowing Get the most out of your leftover grass with these clever ways you can reuse your clippings in your yard. How to sharpen lawn mower blades in 9 simple steps Want to know how to sharpen lawn mower blades? Here, we cover what you need to do to get your mower working as good as new. When should you stop mowing your lawn for the winter? Get your garden winter-ready, and find out when you should stop mowing your lawn for the colder months ahead. Robot lawn mowers — 5 reasons to buy and 5 reasons to skip We’ve found the pros and cons of buying a robot lawn mower How to store a lawn mower and protect it through the winter We'll cover storage for all types, so follow the steps below and store your lawnmower correctly over winter. More from Tom's Guide Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. 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New Ways of Thinking Over the past several years, Neil Harker, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Lacombe, Alta., has been investigating integrated weed management systems (IWM), with a focus on wild oat management and control. April 6, 2018 By Donna Fleury An early study, Test 42, compared ways of managing wild oat using crop rotation (barley-canola-barley-peas compared to continuous barley), lower herbicide rates, competitive crop cultivars and higher seeding rates. The results showed that diverse crop rotations provided better wild oat control, and required less herbicides if cultural controls such as competitive seeding rates and cultivars were included. Test 43 followed, incorporating more diverse rotations with various annuals, perennials (alfalfa), winter annuals and early cut silage, comparing competitive seeding rates, with and without herbicides, for wild oat control. The study found that early cut barley silage, or two years of an increased seeding rate of cereals with no herbicide could control wild oat as good as or better than a canola-wheat rotation with 100 per cent herbicide rates. “Building on Neil’s successful research results, we launched Test 44 in 2016 to look at multiple weed species and various harvest weed seed control methods as part of an integrated weed management system,” explains Breanne Tidemann, research scientist with AAFC. “We are expanding on Test 43, to determine if chaff collection integrated with other non-chemical weed control methods can provide broadleaf and grass control equivalent to typical 100 per cent herbicide application systems. Chaff collection is being added to simulate harvest weed seed control or moving those weeds out of the crop at the harvest timing.” The project includes a large treatment list, comparing various diversified spring annuals (fababean/pea, wheat/barley, canola), winter cereals (winter wheat, winter triticale, fall rye), perennials (alfalfa) and early cut barley silage rotations using increased seeding rates (1.5 or 2 times recommended rates), with and without herbicides, and incorporating chaff collection. These rotations are being compared to a canola-wheat-canola rotation with 100 per cent herbicides or no herbicides and chaff collection. “This is a large six-site study across Western Canada comparing all of the same treatments,” Harker says. “The sites include Lacombe, Lethbridge and Beaverlodge in Alberta, Saskatoon and Scott in Saskatchewan, and the University of Manitoba. In 2016, all of the plots were seeded to wheat using increased seeding rates and no herbicides. The various rotation treatments were implemented in 2017 at the various locations, with two more years of rotations, followed by a final year of wheat across all of the plots to be able to analyze comparisons across all treatments for changes in weeds.” “For the project, we have expanded the weed spectrum beyond wild oat to look at multiple weed species at the various locations,” Tidemann adds. “All sites include a common grass and broadleaf weed, wild oat and wild buckwheat, but then each site selected other problematic weeds to add to their study. For example, in Lacombe we have included cleavers, while Lethbridge has included kochia. There is some flexibility of weed spectrums to be most reflective of each of the six locations.” Across all sites, chaff will be collected at harvest using the best method at each location, depending on equipment available. “The objective with chaff collection and removal from the plots is reducing the seed bank,” Tidemann says. “This could be accomplished through chaff collection or other harvest weed seed control methods such as the Harrington Seed Destructor, Seed Terminator or other options. We will be focusing on the changes in weed populations over the duration of the project. We are also going to be testing the chaff for feed quality to see if there are opportunities for feeding the different types of chaff to livestock.” The overall goal of integrated weed management systems, such as Test 44, is the implementation of multiple tools to reduce herbicide inputs, environmental impact, and selection pressure for weed resistance. “Although in the short-term the shorter canola-wheat rotations may seem to be more profitable, over the long-term diverse rotations and integrated crop management are necessary to reduce herbicide expenditures, reduce selection pressure for weed resistance, and to continue more sustainable cropping systems and rotations,” Harker says. “Implementing novel, integrated weed management systems can help mitigate herbicide resistance risk, extend the use of important weed control tools and maximize profitability.” Further research results will be available over the next few years.
TP wallet has been displayed in packaging 1. In some cases, the transaction is rejected.When blockchain network traffic is large.3 Display.Choose a high reputation, leading to prolonging your transaction waiting time. 2. Increasing the cost of miners can increase the priority of being packed by the transaction by miners: query the transaction status confirmation.If your transaction has been displayed for a long time as "packing", the following methods may help solve this waiting. 3. If your transaction is displayed for a long time as "packing" and it cannot be solved because the cost of miners is too low or the transaction does not meet the requirements of the blockchain: confirmation.2. If the cost of the transaction is too low or there are other abnormalities. 4. Detailed information related to transaction shows before the transaction.Confirm the reason. 5. In some cases: blockchain confirmation time, network congestion is one of the more common reasons.If you are not packaged by the miners during the validity period, they can help you check the transaction status: increase the cost of miners, and the transaction may be refused to pack into the blockchain for waiting for other errors or abnormal conditions, such as confirming that the cost of miners’ costs is increased.Seeking their help and guidance: packaging.The transaction shows that there may be many reasons for "packaging" for a long time. TP wallet has been waiting for confirmation 1, 2: Some transactions may have a valid period display, choose a reliable wallet.1 Packing.Sometimes the transaction may be displayed as "packaging".Understand the requirements of the blockchain: Through the blockchain browser or other similar tools, you can try to increase the trading miners’ cost display. Properly increasing the cost of the transaction can increase the priority of the transaction. 2. Users evaluate good wallets.Select low peak periods for transactions: low miners cost wallet.Avoid the transaction for a long time display as "packing" display. 3. When using a specific blockchain for transactions.Check the congestion of the current blockchain network: always.2 Wallets, if you choose the cost of miners with low cost.As a result, the waiting time is shortened, which means that the transaction is waiting for being packaged by the miners into the wallet in the blockchain. 4. You can contact the support team of the wallet. Waiting for confirmation and waiting. Some blockchain may take longer to confirm the transaction: this can help you understand the progress of the transaction.Miners may prefer to pack higher transactions: This may take a few minutes to a few hours to display, and there may be the following reasons.This may be due to network errors. 5. Increase the possibility of being packaged by miners.The transaction will be regarded as invalid: it can help you better confirm the transaction planning, you can contact factors such as the support team wallet, miners’ costs and other factors of the wallet.You can query the status and confirmation of the transaction.
Megadrought is renewing debates about how to manage water in the arid American West AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Parts of the West got much-needed rain and snow this week, but it comes as the region experiences one of its driest periods in a thousand years. The drought, amplified by climate change, is renewing debates about how to manage water in the arid West. NPR's Nathan Rott takes a look at one debate playing out on the Utah-Arizona border over what some see as America's lost national park. (SOUNDBITE OF BUCKET DROPPING) NATHAN ROTT, BYLINE: It's a quiet day at the Bullfrog Marina on Lake Powell. No families coming or going from the hundreds of moored houseboats, no jet skis roaring between the steep, rust-colored rock walls. Just quiet. ROSS DOMBROWSKI: It's sad. It's very sad. ROTT: Ross Dombrowski owns one of those houseboats - not that he feels comfortable using it, with the lake's waters currently at an all-time low. He says it's too dangerous. There are new hazards everywhere. DOMBROWSKI: Behind my houseboat, there used to be zero rock, and now it's 30 feet tall. ROTT: The rock is? DOMBROWSKI: The rock is 30 feet tall, so that goes to show you how low we got. ROTT: Water levels on Lake Powell, one of the largest reservoirs in the country, are down more than 150 feet from full pool, the term water managers use for filled. Rock spires, canyons, bridges and arches - the sorts of awe-inspiring formations you'd see at Grand Canyon or Arches National Park - are emerging from its turquoise waters, which is what we're here to see. Only our guide isn't exactly sad to see the reservoir drop. ERIC BALKEN: I can't believe there's nobody here. ROTT: Eric Balken is the director of the Glen Canyon Institute, a nonprofit that wants to see the area below the reservoir surface restored. It's not exactly a popular opinion among Lake Powell's faithful. The reservoir is one of the busiest tourist attractions in the country. BALKEN: People are like, oh, this place is so beautiful. And, like, if you were to build a dam in the Grand Canyon like the bureau wanted to, you know, that would be a beautiful reservoir, too. And it would also be a crime against nature. ROTT: A crime against nature. Balken thinks that's what happened here at Glen Canyon. And he's not alone in that sentiment. But to understand why, we've got to step away from the boat real quick and jump back in time with a little help from the bureau Balken just mentioned, the Bureau of Reclamation. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: The date was February 20, 1959. A place - a remote corner of a Navajo Indian reservation in northern Arizona. ROTT: Back then, there was no Lake Powell, only a muddy Colorado river, cutting deep through an almost Martian landscape, a place novelist Edward Abbey once described as a portion of Earth's original paradise. KEN SLEIGHT: It was just an amazing place. ROTT: Ken Sleight was a close friend of Abbey's and a river runner on the Colorado. Now 92, he says Glen Canyon was home. SLEIGHT: You come to love it even more than anything. But they ruined it all when they put the water in there. ROTT: It took a decade of blasting... (SOUNDBITE OF EXPLOSION) ROTT: ...Digging and pouring concrete to build the Glen Canyon Dam. The goal, similar to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead just down river, was to provide water storage along the Colorado and to generate electricity. The dam was finished in 1966. Glen Canyon was drowned. Then, two decades ago, scientists say the megadrought began. And in recent years, water levels really dropped. BALKEN: Holy moly. ROTT: Boating into a side canyon of the Colorado with Eric Balken, we approach one of the largest natural bridges in the world - a thick span of red sandstone over placid waters. BALKEN: The last time this span was out, Neil Armstrong hadn't walked on the moon yet. ROTT: We putter in slowly. Reflected sunlight glimmers on the underside of the bridge like a kaleidoscope. We are going to fit, right? BALKEN: Yeah. Oh, my God. ROTT: We make it through, navigating upstream past the bone-white tops of dead trees until the reservoir ends in a narrow canyon. (SOUNDBITE OF STUMBLING AND LAUGHTER) ROTT: We hit shore, anchor up and begin hiking. (SOUNDBITE OF FOOTSTEPS) ROTT: Before the drought, this whole area was under water. A white bathtub ring stains the rock more than a hundred feet overhead. BALKEN: Oh, my god, this is so cool. This is totally different than the last time I was here. ROTT: Near the reservoir's edge, the ground is kind of soupy. (SOUNDBITE OF FOOTSTEPS IN MUD) ROTT: And there's not much vegetation, just red rock. But as you move up canyon, a creek starts to take shape. (SOUNDBITE OF WATER RUNNING DOWNSTREAM) ROTT: And the hike turns more into wading. (SOUNDBITE OF WADING THROUGH WATER) ROTT: Sprouting willows and cottonwoods, along with invasive species, line the shores about hip height. And songbirds trail against the canyon's edge. (SOUNDBITE OF BIRDS SINGING) ROTT: Amidst the occasional historical artifact. BALKEN: Pull-tab beer can. ROTT: Maybe a mile up the creek, the vegetation starts to grow so thick that wading turns into bushwhacking. (SOUNDBITE OF VEGETATION RUSTLING) BALKEN: I mean, we're walking through, like, 15-foot-high willow bushes here. ROTT: The point of this whole venture, what Balken wants us to see, is that Glen Canyon is recovering. The longer an area has been out of the water, the greater the recovery. BALKEN: I just want to bring, like, every water manager and everybody that's negotiating the future management of Lake Powell and Lake Mead. And I want them to come in and experience this and just know that when you're talking about refilling Lake Powell Reservoir, potentially, you're talking about re-drowning this place. ROTT: Balken and the Glen Canyon Institute are advocating for a new approach called Fill Mead First. As in, the next time we get a big snow year, instead of filling up Lake Mead and Lake Powell equally - which has been the policy since Glen Canyon Dam's construction - water managers should fill Mead first, flooding Glen Canyon and filling Lake Powell only if necessary. Hence, the unpopularity with some of Lake Powell's half-billion-dollar tourism industry. But Balken says now is the time to talk about it. BALKEN: This place is changing. And it deserves updated management. ROTT: For a long time, Balken says he felt like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills. BALKEN: People just said we were crazy. And, like, look at - it's happening, you know? ROTT: The reservoir is fading away. And with climate change, it's hard to see a scenario where it's full again. Jack Schmidt is a watershed scientist at Utah State University. JACK SCHMIDT: Everyone understands that we're in a new normal. ROTT: He says the whole debate about Glen Canyon is secondary to the bigger issue on the Colorado, which is that we're overdrawing from a shrinking checking account. SCHMIDT: It doesn't matter whether water is stored in Powell, in Mead, 50/50. It doesn't matter for solving the problem of the imbalance of the checking account. That problem can only be solved by reducing consumptive use. ROTT: The seven states and Native American tribes that depend on the Colorado River are renegotiating its management now. And Schmidt isn't sure that the Fill Mead First proposal will find its way to the bargaining table. But he agrees, it's a good time to have the conversation. (SOUNDBITE OF FOOTSTEPS) ROTT: Back in Bullfrog, up shore from the marina and floating houseboats, Mark Edwards and Steve Thompson are preparing for a day of bass fishing. And they're also game to have that conversation. They love Lake Powell. And Edwards says he doesn't think it's practical to have it go away completely. MARK EDWARDS: I've floated all these rivers in the West. I mean, I would have loved to have been down here before they put the lake in. And I would have fought against it. But it's too late now. ROTT: Too late to get rid of the dam, even if there's not much water behind it. Nathan Rott, NPR News, Glen Canyon. (SOUNDBITE OF LEAVV'S "LIGHTHOUSE") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
We were asked to “present” what we do and how we do what we do at a recent event hosted by the CIPD. A room full of industry professionals scrutinising what we do at close quarters. Alot of our teaching and training is about coping with performance pressure and dealing with the concept of being observed by client or peer – so if we can’t walk our talk what are we doing trading, selling our teaching. Mel and I ran three exercises that bought to light how “tough” and sometimes “rigid” corporate messages can be bought to life with fun and humour. There is always the fear and resistance to “getting involved” and playing. But true to form as in alot of our work the moment people realise they can gain insight through what they are “enabled” to observe in each other the pressure of speaking out and doing is removed. I recently was link’d into a brilliant TED talk by Brian Goldman www.ted.com many of you may well have seen it. he speaks out boldly and courageously against a practice that we all have a hunch may well be taking place. The detail is extraordinary – what drew me in was the moment he connects and understands the enablement that “change” can bring and by speaking out and identifying what words he needs to say and practice his considerable pressure is removed. May we all find the grace to spot those moments and have the same courage.
Call for Reviews: Your Favorite Spring Gear As winter begins its transition to spring, Trailspace community members are headed outdoors in a wide variety of conditions. You can help them, and expand the outdoor community’s collective knowledge, by reviewing your most versatile shoulder-season equipment and clothing. What gear did you rely on to get outside safely and comfortably last spring? The Best Down Jackets Members of the Trailspace community share their top picks for toasty down jackets for all conditions. Call for Reviews: Your Favorite Winter Gear As the days get shorter, Trailspace community members are increasingly looking for winter gear advice. You can help them, and expand the outdoor community’s collective knowledge, by reviewing your cold-weather equipment and clothing. What gear did you rely on to get outside safely and comfortably last winter? Short Days, Bright Lights Autumn can be a great time to get outside, but shorter daylight hours can often put a pinch on outdoor activities. Trailspace members share their top picks for headlamps, flashlights, and lanterns that can help you beat back the dark and make the most of every day. Shout it Out for Your Favorite Gear Give a shout-out to your gear and help others get outside, simply by sharing a review. Whether on an epic thru hike or a quiet morning paddle, telling people how your gear fared helps others of all experience levels and backgrounds access the outdoors safely. The Best Vests for Fall Adventures Handle autumn's cooler and variable weather in comfort and style with one of these top vests, as reviewed and rated by the Trailspace community. Top-Reviewed Boots and Shoes for Hiking, Backpacking, and More Reviewed and rated by the Trailspace community The Best Tents and Shelters for Camping and Backpacking The Best Packs for Every Trip Reviewed and rated by the Trailspace community Fall Hiking & Camping Gear What gear is keeping you warm and comfortable outdoors this fall? Spread the word and help others get outside safely with a review of it. Or need some new gear for your next outdoor adventure? Check out other users' reviews and compare prices first. 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winners Bicycling with monarchs. Skiing across Northwest Canada. The packraft handbook. Working in a fire lookout tower. The 2021 National Outdoor Book Award winners have been announced. Find a new read for yourself or a friend. How to Build a Community Gear Lending Library If folks in your community lack the gear to go hiking or camping, consider starting a gear lending library. We got advice from the experts on gearing one up for long-term success. How to Get Outside and Recreate Responsibly this Winter Whether we're expert skiers, avid winter campers, or new trail runners, it's in our best interests to help mountains and trails stay open, and to keep our communities safe. To recreate responsibly, consider the following before heading out this winter. Gear Libraries Increase Outdoor Access, Equity, and Adventure The cost of outdoor equipment is one of the top reasons people say they don't get outside. Gear libraries that share tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and skills help make the outdoors more accessible and equitable for all. The Outdoor Guide to Wearing Face Masks Hiking, Running, on the Trail Face masks are the surprise essential gear trend of 2020, and outdoor brands have stepped up with a variety of options, whether we're prepping for a trip to the store or a trip to the mountains. From high-tech performance masks to made in America to ones that give back, check out our guide. How to Gain Outdoor Skills through Online Education During COVID-19 While many outdoor trips and trainings have been cancelled due to the coronavirus, here are resources for online outdoor instruction—trip prep, navigation, LNT, survival, photography, avalanche awareness, knots, and more—that you can access anywhere, anytime. The Privilege of Nature: Diversity, Inclusivity, and Being an Outdoor Ally For many, the outdoors is a refuge. I'd like to think that on the trail and in the mountains I escape politics and worldly concerns, and we're all equal. But that's untrue, naive, and privileged. As my country confronts its racism, I'm also doing so personally and professionally, and I encourage our outdoor community to do the same. How to Support the Great Outdoors while Stuck Indoors: Become an Outdoor Advocate Despite the pandemic shutdown, we can remain connected to the outdoors we love to hike, run, ski, climb, and paddle. Here are some ways to get involved, stay engaged, and become an outdoor advocate, even if you're stuck inside. Outdoors in the Time of the Coronavirus Amid the more immediate and severe concerns about public health during COVID-19, you may be wondering if you can still go outside. We've compiled some recommendations and updates on getting outdoors, plus effects on the outdoor industry, including Trailspace. Packs to Potty Trowels: Presenting the Top 16 Gear Reviews of 2019 From the expected—trail footwear, packs, shelters, and a quilt—to the not-so-expected—corn chowder, an umbrella, bungees, and a potty trowel—here are our Top 16 gear reviews of 2019. Outdoor Insiders' Top 10 Tips for Standout Gear Reviews What makes a product review valuable and trustworthy? We've been asking community members, reviewers, and outdoor industry professionals to share their insights. Here's what we learned. Lighten Up: Illumination is Outdoor Essential #4 Illumination is #4 on the 10 Essentials list. We talked to experts from Black Diamond, Ledlenser, and Petzl to learn more about headlamp technology and what to consider when selecting your backcountry illumination. A Brief History of Outdoor Insulation: Essential #3 To celebrate extra clothing (#3 of the 10 Essentials), we looked at the origins of some classic outdoor insulation: wool and polypro baselayers, down and synthetic jackets, and ever-popular fleece. Sun Protection is an Outdoor Essential Year Round Sun protection isn't just for sunny hikes or summer swims. And effective sun protection means more than slapping on some sunscreen. So, as part of our Year of Essential Outdoor Gear, we're taking a look at Essential #2, sun protection. How Trailspace Members Rate Their Navigation Gear A detailed topo map and compass have topped the 10 Essentials list for decades. But we wondered: What navigation gear is tops among our community members? Arc'teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag Offers Multiple Deployments Pete Hill, Senior Designer at Arc'teryx, showed us the company's new Voltair avalanche airbag for backcountry skiers and snowboarders while at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2016. Fuel, Flames, and Water: More Gear From Outdoor Retailer We're going elemental today from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. These new gear highlights from Primus, Snow Peak, BioLite, and SteriPen all involve water or flames and fuel. Backcountry Skis, Shells, Boots at Outdoor Retailer New and updated backcountry ski gear is in abundance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. We share a few ski and alpine highlights from Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Gregory, and Osprey. Black Diamond Debuts 25% Lighter Camalot Ultralights For many rock climbers, Black Diamond's Camalot is the standard camming device. Come spring you'll be able to get one that's 25 percent lighter. Fishing Kayak, Ti Ax, Fast Inflatable: Demo Day Videos A fishing kayak, a titanium ax head, and a fast inflatable pad: as promised here are three product videos from the Open Air Demo at Outdoor Retailer. Gear to Paddle, Cut, Cook, Capture, Eat, and Sleep Paddlers had a myriad of options to get them on the water at Outdoor Retailer's Open Air Demo. But there was also a range of trail gear on hand. Check out our daily highlights. Titanium-Infused Garments, Retro Rain Gear, LED Tents Sierra Designs celebrates 50 years with its decidedly retro Elite Cagoule and Rain Chaps. Big Agnes shows off mtnGLO tents with integrated LEDs. And Vargo Outdoors embeds titanium into its performance apparel. MSR Solo Stove, Tough Tufto Pants, UTMB Ultra Pack A solo stove from Mountain Safety Research, bomb-proof scrambling pants from Bergans of Norway, and a super-niche ultra running pack from CamelBak: new gear was practically popping out of the booths on the second day of Outdoor Retailer. Black Diamond and P-Tec: Lights and Lightweight Poles Black Diamond and Princeton Tec showed off new charging and waterproof lights. Plus, a pair of super-light trekking poles from Black Diamond highlighted Day 1 at Outdoor Retailer. Outdoor Retailer Demo Day: Novel Bars, Paddling Solo A few standouts from Outdoor Retailer's Demo Day included energy bars with interesting ingredients, plus an Old Town canoe built for one. It's Time for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market! Trailspace is at Outdoor Retailer. Stay tuned for recaps on the backcountry gear, apparel, and footwear coming your way in 2015. And follow our coverage here, on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and YouTube. Full Gear Coverage from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2014 In January, Trailspace was on the scene at Outdoor Retailer, where the latest gear, apparel, and footwear for winter 2014-15 was announced. Here's our coverage recap. Black Diamond Introduces First Jet-Fan Avy Airbags Black Diamond has entered the avalanche airbag market with a new technology that uses one of the oldest methods of moving air—a fan. Plus, backcountry leaders on safety gear and responsibility. BioLite Turns Stoves into Generators and Powers Group Gadgets BioLite, which makes camp stoves that charge electronics, has two new power products: a BaseCamp stove for groups and a Packable Generator that works with any stove. Arc'teryx Hybrid Shells, Vapur After Hours: OR Day 4 Arc'teryx designs hybrid shell jackets and pants for backcountry skiers and climbers. Vapur brings the After Hours beverages. Join us for Day 4 of Outdoor Retailer. BD Apparel, Easton Snowshoes, Bergans Ski Touring: OR Day 3 Black Diamond's women's apparel, ski touring from Bergans, composite molded snowshoes from Easton, alpine packs from Lowe Alpine, down hoodies from Rab, fast jackets from Salomon, and a waterproof, ice-gripping Vibram FiveFingers running shoe. One-Piece Jacket, Dial-a-Headlamp, Electrifying Gloves: OR Day 3 A jacket made from one sheet of North Face waterproof-breathable fabric, a Princeton Tec headlamp that switches modes with a dial, and new Outdoor Research gloves that include electric heat. Join us for Day 3 of Outdoor Retailer. Touchy Headlamp, Performance Down, Spiky Shoes: OR Day 2 A swipe-to-shine Nite Ize headlamp, down-synthetic PrimaLoft blends, spiky IceBug running shoes, and CamelBak packs. Join us for more from Day 2 of Outdoor Retailer. Winter Packs, Trail Runners, American Made: OR Day 2 Packs for backcountry skiing, rando, summit pushes, and expeditions. Nano skis and winter trail runners and hikers. American-made bars for dogs, fine mountain wear, and merino wool socks: Day 2 of Outdoor Retailer. Origami Stove, Rocket Snowshoes, Toasty Rain Coats: OR Day 1 An origami-inspired stove, a snow saw with built-in avalanche hazard analysis tools, a carbon fiber snowshoe that weighs less than a paperback, and insulated down-filled rain jackets: more action from Day 1 of Outdoor Retailer. Cooking without Fire, Lightest Ski Helmet: OR Day 1 Cooking without fire, the lightest snow sport helmet, an AT boot that automatically switches from walk to ski mode, a new packraft, plus insulation and footwear. Check out some highlights from Day 1 of Outdoor Retailer. Outdoor Retailer Demo Day: A Winter Wonderland of Gear Outdoor Retailer's Demo Day was packed with winter gear, including a hybrid touring snowshoe/ski, a ski for your fat bike, and new shovels from MSR. 4 Ways to Give Great Gear The holidays are an ideal opportunity to share the gift of outdoor recreation with friends and loved ones. 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Spot on from Mick. Original quote: "Whenapoet - Second runner in the race for us - fairly closely-matched with our other runner too. The more experienced of the pair with 9 runs but is also yet to get a win. Gone well the last twice though with a third and second but is also having his first run on the fibresand. Stays further than this 1m trip though so that will help on the surface, as will Theo's 5lb claim. We might have the Palmer horse to beat but the horse is well and decent claims if repeating his Boxing Day second. Of our two just edges it." Written by Trainers Quotes The Daily Sports is a fully digital sports news source. Yet we have a big, dedicated team of professional sports wariters, who attend the biggest live sports events in US and around the world.
Winter is fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and soon enough, millions of Americans will be flocking to airports in hopes of catching a flight to somewhere warm. Look no further than the Caribbean, especially now that most travel restrictions have been lifted from this region of the World. As of November 1st, 2022, there are no pre-arrival testing or entry requirements for guests traveling to Anguilla from the United States, making this the perfect getaway if you’re looking for an exclusive tropical escape. Only sixteen miles long and three miles wide, Anguilla is but a drop in the Caribbean Ocean, but don’t let this tiny island fool you! Anguilla is known for being one of the most tranquil locales around. Many celebrities visit the island to “disappear”, disconnecting and leaving the world behind. This laid-back little island – a British Overseas Territory in the shining Caribbean – lays claim to some of the best beaches in the entire world! While getting to Anguilla may seem a bit complicated at first, it’s very much part of the adventure of enjoying a remote luxury vacation. While some guests chose to fly into the Anguilla Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) on smaller jets or chartered planes, most visitors to the island fly into the Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten (SXM) and take a motorboat to Anguilla (testing/entry requirements have also been dropped for St. Maarten). The short 20–30-minute ride to Anguilla can be on a shared or private sea shuttle, which is easily arranged through the five-star Four Seasons Anguilla concierge, the premier five-star property in the region. The perfect indulgent island retreat awaits you at the Four Seasons Anguilla. Tucked away on an illustrious bay, the whitewashed retreat is as relaxing as it is stylish. The Four Seasons Anguilla has an unmistakable sense of place where guests can rejoice in complete privacy yet enjoy unlimited access to the resort’s plethora of pleasures. The contemporary, open-air design throughout the property offers lavish spaces featuring endless recreational activities and opulent amenities to rest, relax, reconnect, rejuvenate, and, ultimately, celebrate. The first thing you’ll notice upon arrival to the hotel is the stunning panoramic views afforded by the hotel’s prime beachfront location, stretching from the impressive bluff it sits on to the pearly white sugar sands below. You’ll find yourself surrounded by immaculate grounds as you gaze out to the surrounding turquoise waters of the sea below. Boasting a mile-long stretch of super soft beach, and beautiful rooms that fringe the shores with their private terraces and balconies, you’ll very quickly slip into island life here. The Four Seasons Anguilla is comprised of an impressive 188 comfy guest rooms, suites, residences, and villas. Featuring beautifully appointed marble bathrooms, serene outdoor spaces, personal plunge pools, private sun decks, deep soaking tubs, and four-poster King beds, you can expect nothing but the best when you’re bunkered in. It’s not just the Four Seasons Anguilla’s breathtaking setting and impeccable rooms that have stolen our hearts, it’s the resort’s attentive and thoughtful staff that make your stray truly unique and one to remember. The Four Seasons Anguilla personnel are warm and welcoming, providing you with unrivaled service. Escapism at its finest. Dining on the day’s freshest catch and/or sampling sundowners at one of the charming beach bars are just some of the exceptional culinary experiences you’ll be sure to enjoy at the Four Seasons Anguilla. The hotel’s signature restaurant, SALT, is perched atop a clifftop bluff, offering a modern take on Caribbean cuisine, with breathtaking views of Meads and Barnes Bay below (open for both breakfast and dinner; making a dinner reservation is recommended). Bamboo Grill is a beachfront restaurant serving both breakfast and lunch, providing vast blue water bay views with locally inspired plates (the lobster egg Benedict for breakfast is a must-have!). Half Shell is the resort’s hidden treasure, nestled on the Barnes Bay beach, where guests can enjoy fresh tacos and frothy and fruity cocktails (don’t leave without trying the Dean Supreme). Lastly, Sunset Lounge is an open-air pavilion featuring a variety of Asian-inspired offerings and small bites to share, often surrounded by live music and the best sunset seats in the house. With an excess of culinary choices, there’s really no need to leave this utopia. The property is also home to a very impressive Kids Club and tons of on-site activities ranging from tennis and basketball to rock climbing and a wide array of water sports (paddleboarding, best-in-class snorkeling spots, kayaking, and taking out the hobby cat are just a few of the many options). Outdoor fitness classes are also available and can be pre-booked through the hotel’s bespoke Conciergerie. If you prefer zen over scoring ten, the Four Seasons Anguilla’s two-story spa with an outdoor infinity pool and tranquility area is a must-visit spot. The luxury waterfront spa features indoor and outdoor treatment areas, overlooking the turquoise sea below. Whichever way you choose to spend your day, one thing is guaranteed; you’ll have not a care in the world. Anguilla – in all its compact, rum-scented glory – is the ultimate island getaway. From its rich coral reefs and islets, vast blue skies, to soaking up the sun and sand, it’s unparalleled beauty and luxury all around. So come, drop your bags in one of the many lavish Four Seasons Anguilla accommodations, and set sail into a sun-drenched getaway. A true breath of fresh air; the Four Seasons Anguilla is the ultimate in luxury! This November, Four Seasons Anguilla and pioneering wellness brand THE WELL are partnering to host Recharge & Reconnect, a four-day holistic wellness retreat led by best-selling author Reshma Saujani and transformative mind coach Manjit Devgun. This curated retreat taking place at the Resort between November 17th – 20th is designed to help let go of past experiences, and create space for new energy and creativity to flourish. Retreat guests will benefit from a dedicated program that incorporates daily movement, meditation and breathwork, along with manifesting workshops, in the most beautiful of settings, that will leave them feeling recharged and inspired to reach their full potential. Image Source: USA Today
The rhetorical apprehension of a specific strangeness In the chronicle Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge, Jorge Luis Borges wrote about “a certain Chinese encyclopaedia” in which he catalogued species and different shapes in a random and subjective way. Every one of those shapes could assume a meaning or a substance created ad hoc for the situation that could basically be used for all things in the universe according to the level of interest and imagination of the readers. This apparent disorder or non-rigorous cataloguing made the coexistence of a great number of realities possible and found a place capable of welcoming objects and ideas. In a simple exercise of comparison and analogy – conditio sine qua non for all sorts of intellectual production -, “that” Chinese encyclopaedia seemed to be the most suitable in order to explain the ideas that underlie and materialise in the exhibition Extravaganza. A certain strangeness that is present in the artworks, the obsession with the obscene and nonsense, the refusal of logical rules, several etcetera (as Borges would say), the abstractions, the taste for the absurd, the chaos, the incongruence and all kinds of paradox, are assembled in an irreverent and discontinuous fashion, in an ingenious, ambiguous and redundant exhibition design, with several white walls. A softly announced feeling of surprise surrounds the exhibition: the artworks don’t belong to the same genre or a specific geographical area, or even the same historical period. The artists are sometimes anonymous, unknown or working under pseudonyms. Almost illiterate, without artistic or literary training, they are, however, capable of bringing a great spiritual and creative emotion through drawings and portraits of never seen before landscapes, hard to catalogue physiognomies, the obsessive repetition mixed with autofiction and possibly the promise of another identity. And here the artist’s biography helps contextualise and better understand – in case some find it necessary – the artworks: all of them, to a greater or lesser extent, had complex lives, irreparable losses, accidents, went through deprivations, were persecuted and cast aside, had multidimensional and extra-terrestrial experiences. Through a creativity that is free from reason it is possible that they have found the access keys to the beyond and, perhaps, had the possibility to create other connections with body and mind. All these suppositions are possible, at least I like to think that. However, what is favoured in Extravaganza is the pars destruens of the Treger/Saint Silvestre collection, in other words, the analysis of the relation between the idea of beauty and harmony that is done through a set of artworks whose common denominator is a non-linear speculative dynamic; an erratic or rapidly changing situation, unusual, bizarre. An extravagating that replaces ratio and norms with intuition and the visionary, that combines brilliance and revelry, dementia and insanity with contradictory and anomalous situations. More information about the exhibition:
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Post date: Nov 20, 2015 12:0:30 PM The Thomas Point Park Campout this past weekend was a great success. The weather, except for the wind on Saturday, was outstanding with clear skies and visibility for miles. Situated where it is, the park provided excellent views of the bay, bay bridges and boats on the water. The campsite was clean and primitive (no potable water, but we had plenty). The actual point of the peninsula provided an expansive view of the bay to the south. Some of the scouts took the opportunity to work on their advancement, some went fishing, (one rockfish was caught and returned to the bay to grow a little bigger). and some just enjoyed the day. Saturday evening the sky was brilliant with stars and the constellation Orion was prominent on the horizon, providing notice of the coming of winter with his appearance. Definitely a place for a return visit or two. TROOP LEADERSHIP COUNCIL The TLC is the Troop's planning and operational council. It is made up of the scouts holding leadership positions in the Troop. BSA units strive to maintain a youth leader process and the TLC provides the forum to execute that leadership. It is chaired by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and assisted by the ASPL. The group meets once a month on a Tuesday evening from seven to nine PM. Part of the role of the council is to plan meetings, campouts and activities. Membership includes Patrol Leaders, Instructors, the Quartermaster, Scribe, Den Chiefs, Chaplain's Aide and OA representative. The Scoutmaster sits as an advisor to the group. The second meeting of the council was held last night and the group came away with a number of action items which included the development of a communication process for the council. and the adoption of a meeting plan structure. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday Dec 1st at 7 PM in the Lyon Center, All scouts holding leadership positions are expected to attend. TROOP MEETING THURSDAY NOV 19TH, 7 TO 9 PM, SJB LYON CENTER. NO MEETING NOV 26TH, THANKSGIVING TROOP LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY DEC 1ST, 7 TO 9 PM, SJB LYON CENTER TROOP MEETING THURSDAY DEC 3RD, 7 TO 9 PM, SJB LYON CENTER TROOP MEETING THURSDAY DEC 10TH, 7 TO 9 PM , SJB LYON CENTER TROOP CAMPOUT SATURDAY/SUNDAY DEC 12, 13, TROOP HOLIDAY PARTY THURSDAY DEC 17TH, SJB LYON CENTER, 7 to 9 PM The original troop schedule published in September had the Party on Tuesday Dec 15th to avoid any conflicts with the other organizations in the church. There are no conflicts so we will go withDecember 17th as our Christmas/Holiday party. It will be a Pot luck dinner. (More to Come) Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
Fronting Phuket’s longest stretch of sand, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao will feature 30-suite and 70-villa resort on eight acres of Phuket’s northwestern coastline overlooking the sky-blue Andaman Sea. Slated to open in December, the resort on Mai Khao Beach is close to an array of attractions such as Sirinat National Park, Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, and Wat Phra Thong temple. Phuket International Airport is a 15-minute drive. Authorities plan to open Thailand to fully vaccinated tourists from countries deemed low-risk from November 1. The contemporary, light-filled and spacious Mediterranean-inspired accommodations comprise 30 one-bedroom suites and 70 one-bedroom villas that each caters for up to two adults and two children. All feature outdoor bathtubs, open-air showers and vast outdoor terraces. The 78sqm suites are complemented by cabanas and the 85sqm one-bedroom villas have private plunge pools. Fifteen “wellness villas” feature an open-air Vitamin C shower, daily massage, ultrasonic essential oil diffuser, GermGuardian air purifier, Tempur-Pedic pillows, fit ball and yoga mat. The resort will explore a diverse culinary landscape from four outlets including Gaia Beach Club, Gaia serving Mediterranean and fusion cuisine, elegant all-day dining restaurant SASA specialising in Southeast Asian cuisine, and Elyxr Café offering freshly squeezed juices and locally brewed liquors. At 300sqm, Meliá’s signature YHI Spa is home to five treatment rooms. In addition to its extensive menu of massages, facials, body scrubs and wraps, spa therapists also provide poolside and in-villa treatments. The fitness center is equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, and weights machines. The kids club Kidsdom has workshops to keep youngsters entertained. An idyllic venue for weddings and events, the resort’s conference facilities include a grand ballroom and two additional multi-function rooms. The resort’s event planners offer customized catering and mini mindfulness sessions.
- machine diagnostics - SW control - backup of the original SW - individual adjustment of your machine - two years on the control unit and software - lifetime warranty on software |Engine Performance (Specific) |+ 26 PS |+ 100 Nm Software modification can be detected only within a few brands by an authorized dealer. Mostly, they onlu can find out the chase of data entry in the ECM. By automatic transmissions, we recommend to ask your dealer for software calibration before the modification. The transmission software itself is not modified, the shifting style will be set up in the ECM. Usually, it takes between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the brand and the model of the vehicle. TruckEcoPower software modifications must not have a negative effect on lifetime of any engine components, we try to leverage on running at lower RPM and on work cycle reduction. Manufacturers produce vehicles with an „universal software“. Mostly, They do the same modifications, however, they upcharge models within the range. In addition, they keep certain reserves in the parameters, which we can evaluate and use to your advantage Every vehicle and every driver is different, our guarantee in the case of software modification is 5%. In the long run, we observe an average decrease of around 8% based on our customers‘ feedback, with the exception of a 15% decrease for vehicles with high tonnage. No, you do not need to change oil more frequently. We recommend to change the oil more frequently just in case you use the vehicle more dynamicly or under the bigger load after the modification. We try to stay focused on aftermarket vehicles that are out of warranty. However, the delaer has no capabilitu to detect the modification. Within our Lifetime Warranty, we can easily detune your vehicle before a dealer inspection and then tune it again with no additional charge. We mainly focus on torque improvement. Usually, it can be increased by 100-400 Lb/Ft, 35 – 120 HP, all depending on vehicle brand and model, technical condition, mileage and type of transmission. In this case, we offer a lifetime software guarantee for all our customers, i.e. if your dealer reflashes the ECM, after a mutual agreement, we will retune the ECM back again. No charge for retune will be applied. Yes, we do. The company has a long history in software modification. The tune does not involve any mechanical interference in the engine. We offer SW modification, namely reprogramming of EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), that is an electronic memory block with a serial program in ECU (Electronic Control Unit). The advantage is that the reprogrammed ECU “is aware“ of its reprogramming, thus CAN bus communication is not affected. Therefore, for instance, if on-line fuel consumption was monitored, it did not compromise the real data. SW modifications optimally adjust injection parameters, air-fuel ratio, injection duration, fuel amount and also the torque limiter. Using such SW modifications, the performance of turbo diesel engines can be increased by 5-30% and torque by 5-25%. Also the torque curve has a better performance in the low- to mid-speed range. The reduction in fuel consumption can be up to 5-18%. Nothing is free, except for our special offer – 30 Day Trial Period. Our goal is a satisfied customer and that is why we want you to try our service and see how it works for you and what efficiencies it brings to your operations. We would like to be able to save you some fuel in the long run, and in the first month since the software on your vehicle has been modified, a decrease in fuel costs can be quantified. Please contact us to find out the price of the software modification. 30 Days Free testing
When an individual experiences an acquired brain injury, there are many things that you should be aware of with regard to the symptoms. At TryMunity, we want you to recognize that the most familiar acquired brain injury symptoms. We recognize that the following symptoms often result in changes that make life difficult for everyone involved. With the support of our community, we hope that you can benefit from the experiences of others who have dealt with similar issues. As for acquired brain injury symptoms, it is important to recognize that all traumatic brain injuries are considered acquired brain injuries, so the symptoms that are present may vary widely from person to person. In many cases, one of the more readily apparent symptoms is a change in personality. These changes may be slight and may not even be perceptible to most, but close friends and family members often see that clear mental changes have taken place. This may be the direct result of the brain injury, or it may simply arise as a result of the changes to the individual’s other functions. Increased Mental and Physical Fatigue A great deal of those who suffer from an acquired brain injury, or ABI, will experience increased mental or physical fatigue. This may result in changes to their attention span and their ability to complete certain tasks that may have been easy before the onset of the injury and the associated acquired brain injury symptoms. Reduced Speed in Processing Information One of the other symptoms associated with an acquired brain injury is a reduced ability to process information. This may mean that it simply takes longer to process the information, or it may be that a great deal of information seems overwhelming. If you know someone who is dealing with these symptoms and you would like the support of the TryMunity community, please feel free to join us so that we can offer whatever help we can.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says its chief ethics and compliance officer is aware of allegations made against Gianni Infantino, after a sports management company called for the organisation to suspend the FIFA President over alleged breaches of the Olympic Charter. Swiss sports management company Sport 7 reportedly lodged the complaint to the IOC regarding Infantino. Swiss lawyer and Sport 7 principal partner Philippe Renz wrote to the IOC to request Infantino’s suspension. Renz argues that, in particular, “the management of FIFA and its President are violating a whole host of provisions protecting sport, its integrity and that of the athletes” regarding transfer regulations. The IOC confirmed it was aware of the complaint. “The IOC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer is aware of the allegations, but cannot make any further comments at this stage,” the IOC said in a statement. Renz called for the IOC to “immediately open an investigation […] with a view to his exclusion from the IOC, and that it suspend him provisionally in the meantime, as Articles 3.8 and 59 of the Olympic Charter provide for the possibility,” according to French newspaper Le Monde. “This file is a real crash test for the IOC “Either it takes its responsibilities to ensure that FIFA also respects the principles of governance that it imposes on other international sports federations, or it fails, and then, it is the Swiss law of the association, which is far too incomplete, which will have to be thoroughly revised.” FIFA reportedly declined to react immediately to the allegations. Infantino, who is currently in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus last week, became a member of the IOC in January. He is currently the subject of a criminal investigation in Switzerland, with proceedings opened against the FIFA President in July over his relationship with Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber. The case centres on undocumented meetings that Lauber and Infantino are alleged to have held in 2016 and 2017. Infantino has insisted his innocence, saying the meetings “were in no way secret and most certainly not illegal”. FIFA’s Ethics Commission has also cleared the organisation’s leader after opening and then closing an investigation. (Insidethegames) Read our ePaper. Fast. Factual. Free. Sign up and stay up to date with Barbados'
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